Companion to Harry Potter and the Unprecedented Situations
Disclaimer: I am not J.K Rowling, nor do I own the Harry Potter characters or franchise.
Warning: Story contains Lemons, carnage, and mature language.
Beta: The reason Lily has a life in my story, Stephanie O. I will be sure to thank her for her brilliance more often!
Chapter Eight
Sixth Year
Decisions and Reactions
Scorpius POV:
Slipping through the passageway with Lily in tow, we carefully check for witnesses before entering the corridor. Lily laughs breathless with relief when the coast is clear, her face glowing with contentment as she draws me towards her. Grasping her face tenderly, I trace her chin with my fingertips and she closes her eyes, her body pressing into mine with lust as her lips part. Leaning forward, I kiss her softly, my lips brushing hers with featherlike strokes. She pants lightly, and I avoid her advances on deepening the kiss teasingly. I still find it hard to believe I managed to father triplets, but my fingers move down her neck and shoulders, past her waist, and on her flat stomach tenderly.
Lily smiles against my lips, her teeth nip lightly as she speaks. "December, Scorp, we will have bundles of unexpected joy around Christmas. It's amazing how fast things will go, but I don't regret anything, do you?" Her voice is a whisper as she speaks, and I stroke her torso unconscientiously as I think.
I do regret that we're so young and having to go through this. Lily is as wild and carefree as any creature and I hope through time she will still see the children as gifts instead of a mistake. I sincerely hope they take after her as werewolves, so she won't fear that she is a bad mother whenever she has to leave monthly for her change. Albus and Teddy never developed the Werewolf trait, so I am fairly certain it is only born females that inherit the gene.
"No Lily, I don't regret you or the babies… it's just a lot to take in. I won't turn seventeen until the end of next month, and considering I'll be a father shortly after makes me nervous. What if I raise them like my dad raised me? He loves me, but his expectations are unrealistic. I have no job to rely on to support you and them… and you're still considered young despite your accelerated maturity and growth. You will be a mother before you're fifteen Lils… I wish you didn't have to grow up so fast." This is everything that I thought when I first saw the projection, and I hope she doesn't think I'm a bad person for thinking these things.
Lily seems unbothered, her lips press tenderly against mine as she smiles lightly. "I'm sure Freddy and Teddy will allow you to work at the shop and you can be home schooled through Hogwarts the remainder of this year with me. Next year the babies will be bigger, and we can return for a proper education. Headmistress McGonagall doesn't strike me as an insensible woman, and me staying here through an erratic pregnancy is dangerous for my health and the babies'. Not only that, but it is a liability the school doesn't wish for I'm sure. I couldn't be any happier than to be a mother to our children, my age is just an annoying hindrance. I want to be Mrs. Lily Luna Potter- Malfoy before December, so my pregnancy is less… improper for the public eye. Our families' names shouldn't be tarnished because of our irresponsibility. I am positive you won't be an insensitive or unfair father, because you're absolutely unique for a pure blood and Malfoy. You're a "Blood Traitor" by choice, and you're brave. I haven't ever heard of a Malfoy quite like you." Lily teases before continuing.
"I love you, my worried prat of a mate." Lily giggles, and my brow raises speechless as I kiss her passionately, her words dancing in my head like a well liked song. "I love you too, Lils." I assure her. "So… you're planning on marrying me soon?" I smile against her lips, my heart racing erratically. I could picture Lily in a white dress and round with my children as her father gives her away.
"We are already bonded; I don't see why waiting is necessary. Would you marry me tomorrow if given the chance?" Lily pulls away slightly to watch me as I consider such madness.
"No. I wouldn't feel right if you couldn't have that big wedding you nagged me and Hugo about when you were a small girl." I lean forward and kiss her chin as she shivers happily.
"You would help make that happen? It's got to be soon, Scorpius… three months is very short to plan a wedding and the birth of our newborns. Our parents still need to find out about everything, too." Lily sighs, and I take her left hand, my throat constricting nervously as I kneel on one knee.
"Lily Luna Potter, I have no ring but the bond running through my soul and into yours will have to be enough for now. I promise to provide for, love, and protect you and our children if you accept my proposal and become my bride. I will do my best to keep you happy and safe these next couple of months. Give me your hand in marriage?" My voice is stronger than I feel, and Lily nods enthusiastically, her chocolate eyes bright.
"YES!" She shouts, ecstatic, kneeling on the ground and pulling my face towards hers. My lips brush in rhythm with hers, and she cuddles to me happily. I only hope our families are as enthusiastic about our engagement.
Ten Minutes Later
Lily's POV:
"This is a very unique situation you both placed yourselves in voluntarily. The fact that you are both responsible enough to go see a healer about this, despite skipping school to do so, is honorable. I can't bring myself to punish you both for being so mature about the situation, so I decided to invite your parents to discuss your future here at Hogwarts. I feel that if I leave you both unpunished, however, the students here will feel as if they can disobey rules without consequence. Therefore, I strip you both from your quidditch positions this year, and Scorpius' title as prefect. I would expel you both if you were troublemaking fools, but you normally are well behaved." McGonagall watched us with a hard and disappointed look, but we stood tall with determination. Scorpius unpinned his badge, handing it over without remorse.
"Professor, may I suggest something?" I wondered, holding Scorpius hand firmly as my gaze stayed true to McGonagall's. She nodded; her face lightened enough to look intrigued.
"Can we be home schooled? If you can send the assessments and tests by owl for us to do away from school, it could help keep everything under control. It would be a huge liability if I remained here while pregnant, and the rapid growth of the triplets can mean anything concerning my safety and their health. Scorpius wishes to balance work and school to support us, and this seems like a fair solution. We would both return for our seventh year." I attempted to sound sincere and she seemed to like my idea quite a bit as she nodded.
"Fair idea, we shall see what your parents think on it." The headmistress seemed appeased, her eyes drifting toward the door as my father burst in. He looks at us both disappointed as he joins our group. "Where were you both today? Why is a meeting being called with the Malfoys and me?" Daddy's green eyes narrow as he observes us, and Scorpius holds my hand tighter reassuringly.
"We have a few announcements to make once my parents join us." Scorpius looks a bit stressed as he watches the fire-place for his parents, and my father growls, annoyed. Headmistress taps her fingers impatiently on her desk as the room quiets. The fireplace sparks green, and my god parents emerge, Astoria holds my three year old god-sister to her side as the baby sleeps. Draco guides her into the room with his hand, his thinning scalp gleaming from the firelight as they step out.
"What is the problem?" Draco wonders, and Astoria watches me with a thoughtful expression. Daddy nods in agreement, his glasses tilting further down his nose as he looks at Draco.
Headmistress McGonagall holds up the letter Nikki sent, her eyes flickering between us all silently as she catches our attention. "Lily and Scorpius have something to share."
I swallow; my fingers tighten around Scorpius' as my available hand automatically inches towards my stomach. Astoria notices, and her eyes shoot up to my face in shock and excitement.
"We are expecting triplets in three months," I exclaim, and Draco shoots Scorpius a confused and disappointed expression. Daddy and Astoria look at us confused. "I'm not fully human, as you all know, so my decisions are permanent in many ways. Last night we bonded, and today we were told that I look two months pregnant. I have three months with my accelerated pregnancy to get prepared for our Christmas bundles of joy," I explain. "In the past forty eight hours we have made a lot of unexpected and surprising decisions, but we feel it is right for our relationship to take such dramatic steps. We are keeping the triplets, and we are engaged to be married before they arrive. We don't want to dishonor our families." Looking at my father, I can tell he is upset. His shoulders stiffen as he stands taller and looks at me with calculating emerald eyes. I briefly hope one of our babies share his eyes.
"I know this is a lot to take in, and all I ask for is support with our decisions while we try our best to maintain the situation. Scorpius and I decided that we will be homeschooled this year, so he can work and help raise the babies after they are born. I don't know how my pregnancy will turn out, so for safety reasons I figured if I remained at home studying there would be a smaller chance of endangerment to me or the babies. If everything goes without any serious complications, we may return earlier than the next year to Hogwarts, unless the headmistress decides otherwise." I take a deep breath, watching Draco and Scorpius stare at each other expressionless. Daddy is huffing with anger next to me, as Astoria looks at me admiringly. Headmistress is thoughtful as she speaks, her voice raised with determination.
"You and Scorpius are two of the brightest students we have, of course we would like for you to return in a timely manner if possible. I'm sure that we can rearrange Scorpius' schedule so he can work while attending school and I already know about the forest home that accommodates your family near the grounds. When the three months pass, I expect you to return to Hogwarts for your education if the situation permits it. I am positive that you can find some sort of caregiver for them once they are born while you attend classes. I give permission for them to have school work sent to them for the three months required, with your permission of course." She addresses our parents, her withered face showing her weariness.
"No. My son will remain in school. I see no reason for him to leave. I will help Lily as much as I can but Scorpius is more helpful if he remains here for an honest education while working. I helped raise Lily just as much as Harry, Ginny and Astoria, and I want to help our kids with their decision. As much as I dislike his promiscuous ways, Scorpius knows that I expect him to do what is right and take responsibility for his actions. When Lily gives birth I will help her find a respectable nanny so she can continue her education properly. I'm positive Astoria agrees with me when I say that Malfoys take responsibility for their families and I consider Lily just as much as my child as I consider Narcissa and Scorpius to be." Draco spoke lowly, his face set stubbornly as he sneered at his eldest son.
Astoria nodded in agreement, pulling their fair haired daughter Narcissa closer to her chest as she smiled lightly. "Nothing will stop my love for Lily and Scorpius, and I will do my best to help Lily with my grandchildren. It is… scandalous… but as long as they marry before the birthing I will have no qualms about their relationship. Scorpius will remain in Hogwarts while Lily stays home for the time being, I think she is right about the possible dangers of remaining on the grounds in such a delicate situation."
Scorpius looks quite upset about his parents' decision, and he releases my hand to hold my waist tenderly, pulling my body against his chest as he traces my hips with his fingertips. "I have every intention of making Lily happy, so if she wants me gone the majority of the pregnancy, for school and work, I will agree to the change. I will make time for her and the babies though, and I expect that wish to be respected. The wedding will be around my birthday." Scorpius looks at me curiously, and I nod in agreement.
"School and work are important, so Scorpius attending classes and working will not be a burden. Daddy, are you okay with us living in the forest home?" My father looks upset but reserved, his green eyes settle on my brown hues as he sighs. "I will gift you the house as a wedding gift, but for Headmistress McGonagall's sake I suggest we continue the conversation another time." His eyes shift over to her willowy form and she smirks, amused.
"Now that the situation is cared for, I suggest you both go pack your things. I will send Lily all of her assignments daily, and I expect them to be completed within a reasonable time frame. Scorpius, you are required to attend all your classes on time, and once you find a job I will rearrange your schedule to accommodate the hours you are required to work." Headmistress looks at the clock on her wall, her breath hitching sleepily.
"Thank you, Minerva" Daddy, Draco and Astoria praise, and she nods accepting their words. Scorpius and I thank her before we are excused from her office.
Leaving our parents behind, we exit the stairway and pass the gargoyle, my eyes flutter tiredly. Scorpius supports me as we shuffle silently through the corridors towards the Gryffindor portrait. I briefly wonder how Alex, Justin, and Hugo will take our news, as Scorpius mutters the password to the Fat Lady. She happily lets us through, and exhausted I follow Scorpius into the Prefects' bedroom for his last night with the privileges. Cuddling with my fiancé fully clothed, I fall into a dreamless deep sleep.