Draco looked down at Scorpius. The Hogwarts Express would be leaving soon. It was shocking at how similar the pair looked.
"Now, Scorpius, you listen to me. You behave at school. Treat that Potter kid with respect and do NOT be mean to the Weasley girl." Draco said sternly.
"But Dad, Granddad says that her mother is a mu-"
"Don't you dare say mudblood, Scorpius. She is a muggle-born witch and if the girl is anything like her mother you better get your head down and study. You be nice to her." Draco could hear Hermione amongst the crowds.
"Ron, for heaven's sake! Don't try and turn them against each other before they've even started school." Draco chuckled slightly. Asteria kissed Scorpius on the forehead before standing up and taking Draco's arm.
"Better get on. Nearly eleven." Scorpius started to climb aboard just as Albus was. Albus was Harry's second child and Scorpius overheard him talking to him. Rose burst past, just finished saying goodbye to her parents, dragging Albus along with he. Scorpius chuckled. He liked her.
"Remember what I said. Nice!" Draco called out as the train began to leave. The station was left filled with parents some with tears in their eyes. Draco could see Harry and his wife Ginny talking. Ron wasn't far off either. Glancing around he caught a glimpse of those gleaming brown eyes. Quickly he drew back to look at the direction of the train. A slight smile on his face. He knew everything would be okay. He was slightly shaken at how remarkable Hermione's daughter resembled her. The same rosy cheeks. "Go on, Asteria. I'll be there in a moment. I just have to do something."
Asteria looked worried for a moment but followed her husband's wishes. Off she walked back through the stone wall to Kings Cross. Draco stared down the tracks.
Hermione was standing with Ronald and soon they were joined by Harry and Ginny. Hugo and Lily came running up. Grinning away.
"How about we all go to dinner? The six of us. You like that kids?" Hugo and Lily nodded. They were excited to see each other again. They liked being cousins.
"Sure, you go ahead. I just have to do something here. One of the girl's from the Department. I won't be long." Hermione kissed Ronald on the cheek and from the corner of her eye watched them go through the wall. Slowly she walked up behind Draco. "They'll be fine, Draco. If they are anything like us arguments are sure to happen. If Ronald's got anything to do with it." She muttered the last bit under her breath. Draco spun around and looked at Hermione. The smile still on his face.
"She looks like you. Has the same beautiful rosy cheeks." Draco choked on the last sentence. Their last encounter still stung in his memory. Hermione hung her head slightly with a smile.
"Same mind too. Intelligent thing. Though...she had beautifully gray eyes." Draco looked up. Gray eyes? Hermione's were brown though and if he remembered Weasley's were blue. "Just like her father's.."
Draco couldn't breathe properly. Hermione's eyes met his and she let out a gentle smile.
"Does that mean I'm?" Hermione nodded lightly. Draco thought for a moment, smile on his face. "What is her name?"
"Rose. I was...inspired." Draco remembered the single pink rose he had left on Hermione's desk twelve years ago. "It has been a long time, Draco."
"Very long, Hermione. I-"
"No, don't say it. Don't want this becoming even more awkward do we?" Draco agreed with her. Last thing they wanted was Ronald or Asteria coming back or someone they knew watching and telling them. "I have to go now, Draco. They are waiting for me. Asteria must be waiting for you. He looks like you by the way."
"Yeah, he does. Better go, hey?" Draco held out his hand, Hermione shook it. Her skin still felt silky smooth against his. As they let go Draco smiled. "I never stopped. I still..."
"As do I." Bowing to her as she left Draco saw her leave the platform. She had stolen one last look before she left. Draco stared at the exit for a moment before he collected himself. Rearranging his dark coat and unbuttoning the top buttons so his throat had room to breathe properly. Draco hoped that Scorpius and Rose would get on at school. He had just gained a daughter he never knew about. It felt oddly good. As Draco made his way to meet Asteria many thoughts rushed through his head. The only time he would see Hermione and Rose again would be every term at Platform 9 and 3/4's. Sad as it was he knew it was for the best. Although he still longed for her. Remembering his childhood words. He knew. In a hoarse, quiet voice he spoke only to himself.
"As for me..I hope it's Granger."