A/N: Okay, so I really did plan on this chapter having the first task, but it took on a mind of it's own. I am actually really happy with this chapter. I hope you guys like it. Let me know!

Ch. 11 Fights and Forgiveness

Lily sought out Kevin the next day. She wanted to be honest with him. She didn't know how he would react. Lily waited outside of the Great Hall before breakfast in hopes to catch Kevin before he went in. Luck was on Lily's side because not twenty minutes later Kevin came walking down the corridor.

"Kevin, I wanted to know if we could talk in private?" Kevin nodded and Lily led him in outside. The weather had yet to turn frigidly cold. The two of them sat down on a bench. "I know we haven't talked in awhile and I'm sorry I haven't come to talk to you sooner—,"

"No, Lily, I should be the one to apologize. My pride got in the way. I should never have insulted your friend. I don't know him very well." Kevin was sincere about apologizing to Lily, however he still didn't trust Scorpius and he was about to find out he had good reason to.

"Kevin, before you say too much I need to tell you what happened last night." Lily paused and swallowed hard. "Last night while I was helping Scorpius with the Tournament and he…okay, I really don't know how to tell you this so don't get mad? Okay?" Kevin nodded again. Lily had to admit he was calmer than she had anticipated however she hadn't really told him what happened. And her next sentence was said in one breath. "Ok, well, you see I had gotten a boggart to use and his worst fear turns out to be me basically dying and that led to him telling me he does actually like me and turns out I might like him too. But I like you as well. He said he was going to fight for me and I don't really know where this puts us." Lily breathed again, loudly. She didn't have the nerve to look at Kevin.

"So, what I got from that long winded speech was that you like me and you like Scorpius and you're going to have a competition between the two of us for who wins? Ha, I mean, that's ridiculous, Lily." Kevin then stood up and paced in front of the bench. "How am I supposed to handle this news? Am I supposed to be happy that you like Scorpius? Am I supposed to like the fact that some other dude I just met wants to date my girlfriend, if you even are my girlfriend anymore? I did not sign up for this. I thought coming over to Hogwarts would be fun. Instead it's been a nightmare." Lily began to sob. She couldn't control her emotions any longer.

"What are you trying to say, Kevin? Is this over? Are you not even going to fight for us?" Lily barely got the last sentence out.

Kevin stopped in his tracks. He fumed with anger. "I think I'm saying we need to take a break. I can't do this drama while I also try to focus on the Triwizard Tournament. What you choose to do, or who you choose to do, on this break is up to you."

That last part sent Lily off. She wiped her tears away and stood up. Despite being tiny, Lily gave off an intimidating air. "I don't like what you're trying to insinuate, my dear Kevin, but I will not stand to be insulted by you. I can't believe I wasted these past few months on you. Good luck with the Tournament. I hope Scorpius wipes the floor with you." For the second time in two weeks, Lily stormed away from Kevin. Hopefully, this would be the last time.

Lily ran to the Gryffindor common room. She held the tears until she gave the password. Lily stumbled through the portrait hole and found herself in a pair of strong arms. "Whoa, Lils, where are you going so fast?"

"Oh, Al, I've just had the worst morning in the history of women." Lily cried into her brother's arms. It felt comforting.

"Alright, who do I need to pound on and beat to a bloody pulp? Are you okay, Lils?"

"Kevin and I just broke up. It was stupid. I told him…" Lily trailed off. She didn't know how to tell her brother that his best mate had announced his feelings towards her last night. For all Lily knew, Al had no idea. And she wasn't sure how he would react.

But Al finished her sentence, "You told him about what happened with Scor last night and I'm guessing he had a fit?" Lily was surprised.

"H-h-how did you know? Are you okay with it?"

"I've known longer than you. However, I only confronted Scor about his feelings this past summer. I'm surprised you didn't know. He's been mad about you for awhile now."

"And you're okay with that?"

"Yes, but can we continue this conversation on the way to the Great Hall to eat breakfast? Great!" They both made their way back out of the portrait hole. "I was a little apprehensive at first. Scor's my best mate and you are my little sister, it's a tough thing to accept. But after I let it sink it, I knew there was nobody better for you. I know everything about him and he knows I would knock the living pumpkin juice out of him. How do you feel about it?"

"I'm not entirely positive yet, but I would say Scor is definitely attractive. He has that certain, how do I say—,"

"Lils, never mind. I don't want to know. It's too weird. Instead, let's eat."

Scorpius Malfoy was nervous. And as his father would tell him, 'Malfoys are never nervous or intimidated.' However, Draco never had to face the Triwizard Tournament. The first task was set to start in one hour. Scorpius had not talked to Lily since the night her told her everything. His schedule had been filled with the Tournament and interviews. He barely had time for schoolwork.

Scorpius sat on a bench in what was the Quidditch locker room putting on his uniform. As he was pulling his shirt over his head, the door opened. He thought it would be another Tournament official, instead in walked his own mother and father. The latter he was surprised to see.

"Oh, darling, you look so handsome in your outfit. Are you nervous," Astoria Malfoy walked straight to her son and enveloped him in a warm hug.

"It's not an outfit, Mum. It is a uniform. And I'm quite nervous. What if I get hurt?"

"Nonsense, Sweetheart, you will be wonderful. You are strong, smart and cunning." Astoria gave Scor another hug.

Then his father chimed in, "And most importantly, you are a Malfoy. We are phenomenal at everything we do." Draco actually gave Scorpius a smile. That was something Scorpius had not expected.

"Honey, your father would like to speak with you a moment and I'm going to step outside. I saw Ginny Potter here and I'm going to catch up with her. You boys behave." Scorpius had not expected that. It had been years since he was alone with his father. He had always depended on Mr. Potter for fatherly guidance.

"And what would you like to talk about, Father?" Scorpius didn't have the patience for a lecture on upholding the family name.

Draco sat on one of the long team benches and ran a hand through his hair. It took a courage Draco did not always use too often. "I wanted to apologize for my behavior while you have been a student at Hogwarts. I realize I haven't been the Father you needed or wanted. You see, I didn't have a good example. And when I was younger I had promised myself I would never treat you as my father treated me. And instead of being involved and caring, I stole myself away and chose to not involve myself in your life. I am gravely sorry for that mistake. It is worse than being a Death Eater." Draco paused. He wasn't sure what Scorpius was thinking. "When you wrote your mother about being the Champion in the Triwizard Tournament I was incredibly proud. And I wanted to share your happiness over being chosen, but I didn't feel it was appropriate to write all of this to you in a letter. I wanted to tell you in person. I love you, Scorpius Malfoy. I love your mother and I love our family. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to admit those things to you. I don't expect you to forgive me for my actions, nor do I believe we will become fast friends. However I do hope we can work on our relationship. If that's okay with you, son?"

Scorpius was stunned. He never imagined his father to show this vulnerable side. Draco always appeared stoic and regal. Scorpius thought this looked like the man he dreamed his father to be and in another moment of surprise Scorpius walked to his father and hugged him. It was an awkward hug, but a hug either way. "Thank you, Father. It truly helps to know you support me. And I believe we can work on this relationship, one step at a time."

"Good luck today, Scorpius. I wish you the best. You are brave and cunning. You may have been sorted into Gryffindor, but you come from a family of Slytherins." Draco made to get up and leave, but had forgotten one thing. "Scorpius, have you asked out the Potter girl yet?"

"Wait, h-h-ow did you know about that?" Stunned no longer seemed to be the appropriate word to describe these last fifteen minutes.

"I may have been absent the last six years, but I do read the letters you write to your mother. And you talk about Lily very often. So much so that I even know her first name. How is that situation?" Draco smiled at his son.

"I'm working on it. And you are okay with my feelings for a Potter?"

"If I can learn to be okay with my only son being a Gryffindor and being best friends with Harry Potter's son, then what is one more Potter to add to the mix?" Scorpius sighed with relief. His father's opinion wouldn't sway his feelings, but it was one less obstacle to overcome should he and Lily date. Draco added one last thought, "And at least she's not a Weasley." Draco laughed and departed the room in search of his wife.

"What is going on in my life?" Scorpius said out loud.

"Ah, talking to yourself. That's has to be the first sign of a nervous Triwizard Champion and I should know." Scorpius looked up to find Harry Potter had walked into the room.

"Hello, Mr. Potter. It is wonderful to see you. Did you have to come to the Tournament as a past winner?" Harry smiled and sat down. He gestured for Scorpius to join him.

"Well, if you can keep a secret I'll let you know that I am another official for the Tournament. When Headmaster McGonagall told me they were introducing the Triwizard Tournament again I told the Minister that I wanted to be involved. From my experience I definitely wanted the Head of the Auror Department to serve as a judge. And as both the Head of the Aurors and father to children attending Hogwarts, no one was going to stop me. But I came in here to check on how you were doing? The whole family, and I mean extended Weasley family including Ron and George, send their best to you. Ginny also wanted me to tell you that no matter how well you do in the Tournament she expects to see you for every holiday. No exceptions." Harry squeezed Scor's arm in a reassuring gesture. "Really, how are you doing?"

"To say I'm nervous would be the understatement of the year. I know I can compete with anyone, but I'm afraid of getting hurt. The last time they held this Tournament a man died and you nearly too. You were Harry freaking Potter and I'm just Scorpius."

"Scor, I understand your reservations, but I did just tell you that I'm involved. I will not let anything happen to you. I know my wife and your mother would serve me up to a dragon if I didn't keep you safe. Do not worry too much about that. And last time this Tournament was held, Voldemort returned. I can absolutely, 100% without a doubt confirm to you that will not happen. Lucky for you, I can personally confirm that for you. That is the only perk of being Harry Potter. And one of the biggest perks of being just Harry means I get to know wonderful men like you."

"Thank you, Mr. Potter."

"Now, you put all your worries away and looked forward to beating the snot out of those other schools. I'll see you out there." Harry left to join the Minister and other officials.

Scorpius had only two minutes of silence before one last person came to see him and it was the person he wanted to see most. "Lily, finally. I've already seen my mother and father and then your father as well. Did you know he was here?"

"I knew he was coming, but I didn't know he would be involved. They just announced him as an official. The crowd went wild and I know my dad loved that. Ha, but Scor, how are you doing?"

"Ugh, I'm sorry, Lils, but if one more person asks me that I'm going to explode. Ask me something else. Or tell me something not related to the Tournament."

"I do have something to tell you, but it is kind of connected to the Tournament. After that night, I decided to talk to Kevin about everything. Needless to say, he did not take it well. He told me he wanted to take a break. He then insinuated that I would run straight into your arms without a second thought of him. I don't know if he is right, but he acted like a right jerk and I want you to give him everything you've got. You need to beat him, Scor. And it's purely selfish for me to ask you that."

"Lily, if he hurt you, then I will make it my life's mission to see him beat at everything he does. He lost the best girl in the world. And however awful that is for him, it's the best for me." Lily ran over to Scor and returned his kiss on the cheek.

"Good luck, Scor. Knock 'em dead." The two were interrupted by Headmaster McGonagall telling Scorpius they were ready to start the first task.

"Thanks, Lils!" Scorpius now had the greatest luck in the word, Lily Potter.

A/N: As you can see I can only do the first task next. I do apologize, but I really thought the time with Draco was nice. Draco has always been a character I have a sweet spot for and not just because I think Tom Felton is a cutie. But Draco just seemed to fall into circumstances that were out of his control and for so long he just let that control him in return.