Hermione and Draco were panicked about their missing son. They weren't even sure where to start looking.
"Call the muggle police," Hermione told Draco. "They can look for him."
Draco sighed. "I'll call them, but I have a feeling wherever Scorpius has gone off to. It's decidedly not muggle."
Draco was right. But they had to do something. Hermione was heading towards the kitchen phone when an owl swooped in through the window.
"That's Potter's owl." Draco spat Harry's last name like he sometimes would. Old habits. Draco quickly untied the letter and read it aloud.
"Scorpius is safe with me. Found him in the Leaky Cauldron trying to get a job. Bringing him home.
Love,
Harry"
Hermione slumped down on a kitchen chair, filled with relief about her son, so thankful Harry had been in the Leaky Cauldron at the time. Who knows what would've happened if Harry hadn't been there.
About thirty minutes later, Harry and Scorpius arrived. Scorpius still had a scowl across his face as Harry's hands were on his shoulders. He guided him into the house.
"Sorry," he said quietly. "I shouldn't have run away."
"No you shouldn't have. We're very upset with you," Hermione said harshly and then pulled Scorpius into a hug.
"Your mother's right. You're in a lot of trouble, son," added Draco, but quickly hugged Scorpius. "We are happy you're safe though. You could've been killed. It's a good thing Harry was there."
"I know," muttered Scorpius. "I'm sorry."
"Go to your room now. We'll talk about it in a little while." Scorpius glanced at Harry before pounding up the staircase.
"Thanks, Potter." Draco grinned as he shook Harry's hand.
"No problem," said Harry. "I feel so sorry for Scorpius. It must be really hard, but for what it's worth, I think you're doing the right thing. That kid is too smart and too talented to spend the rest of his life cleaning up after patrons in the Leaky Cauldron. Anyway, I've got to get back to work."
"Thanks again, Harry." Hermione gave him a hug.
"Goodbye," said Harry as he left.
"Let's go talk to Scorpius," said Draco. "We'll both try to be more sensitive this time."
Their second talk with Scorpius went much better than the first. He still wasn't in love with the idea of living like a muggle, but he had accepted it. As happy as Draco and Hermione were with his turn of events, they were facing the ever-impossible task of finding a muggle job with nearly zero muggle experience. Draco didn't particularly want to work at a fast food joint like he did during his year of hiding in the muggle world. They were about to give up hope when Draco received an owl from one of Lucius's old contacts. He gave it to Hermione after he read it.
"Dear Mr. Draco Malfoy,
I work for the Department of Magic in the US. I relocated here several years ago and spent many years working with your father. I heard that you are looking for a job in the muggle world. I'd be happy to offer you a job at the DOM, but since it seems you are not interested in a magical career, my sister married a muggle-born and her father owns a company that manufactures airplanes for the military. They are looking for a new PR director. As you have years of experience in the field and my sister's father-in-law owes me a favor and I owe Lucius Malfoy a favor, the job is yours, if you accept. The firm is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Please owl your response and I will get you the muggle contacts you need.
Sincerely,
Franklin Huddle"
Hermione sat down on the couch next to Draco, her heart pounding. She wanted to live in the muggle world, but had never considered moving outside of Britain. She'd certainly never make Brynn and Luc leave Hogwarts. (She was sure McGonagall would understand and let them stay). Still, the US was a long way away.
"You think I should take it?" asked Draco.
Something deep inside her was telling her the answer. A weird calmness settled over Hermione. "Yes," she said. It was the right decision. Draco reached out and took Hermione's hand. They stared out the window.
The Malfoys were moving to America.
Thanks to everyone who has been reading so far. I hope you're enjoying our Malfoys getting thrown into another wacky adventure. I love reviews so if you have time, let me know what you think.
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