Severus had been reluctant to leave at first Lucius had been right that Severus was too noble for his own good and would stay longer. He knew there was a lot left in the UK for him to complete but he came. He knew the longer he waited the more risk he put the others in and he was right when he had Draco in his arms. It was more then a promise to Narcissa to keep her son safe but it was part. Narcissa was an amazing woman who spied on her own husband to save lives. She had known Lucius would not think twice to kill their son if he knew Draco was not loyal. She trusted Severus with her very life which her son was to her.
Draco had been adjusting as best as he could and becoming friends of sorts with the others. It had been hard as he knew what his dad did to Harry and George. Neither blamed him and had done all they could to make him feel at home here. Severus knew Remus had as well but he was busy trying to help Harry and George to heal.
Severus turned to the boys "I am going into Melbourne to meet with a contact of Xeno's. I thought you may want to come."
Remus saw Harry go pale "I will take you into the regular sector of the city. There isn't much of a magic one in Melbourne and you have done well in town."
They got Harry to go into town twice since the first go. He hadn't had a run in and he had actually gone off a bit on his own. Melbourne was an actual city though and did have some other magical people in it. Severus was meeting with an apothecary whose wife was a mid wife. The man was too old to brew enough potions for his shop and Severus may soon have work. He may have been Lord Prince but he would go mad not working. Draco would help in the lab as he loved. This was their new life and the sooner they put down some roots the easier they would settle in.
George made an excuse he wanted to work on a product and Fred opted to stay with him. Harry was convinced to come with Remus and Draco if they stayed away from magic. Draco had a rough few days after learning about Blaise and he could use this.
Draco was a bit surprised when they went to the zoo "I guess I have never been to one before."
Remus took the boys in "In mid week I just knew it wouldn't be busy. Melbourne is close so when you boys are more comfortable we can do more."
Harry remembered the one time he had been to the zoo and the incident with the boa. It may have been an odd choice but the zoo was kind of cool. Remus was happy to see both boys smiling and they even had lunch there. They had some time before they were to meet Severus and they had seen the gift shop. They laughed to think of souvenirs but decided they needed color for their new house. They thought to get something for the twins.
Harry got something for the twins and himself but his eyes stopped on an origami animal book. Harry shook his head. "Stop it."
Remus called from the front with Draco "Come on. We need to meet your Uncle for dinner."
As Harry went to join them a man walked up and picked up the book. A memory of a paper butterfly brought a smile to his lips. He waited until the three were gone and went up to pay for the book and the other item he chose.
He shook his head when the shop keeper asked if it was for a kid back home. "No A reminder for someone special."
Hermione waited as Lucius held his little meeting. She knew Ron was a fool and thought they would marry one day. She knew even after the war her blood would hold her back. She knew she would have to marry into money and power. Lucius offered her it all and she just had to give him a son. She had no plans to be married to him for too long just until she had all she wanted out of him.
Lucius was still trying to track down his former son. She knew she should be appalled and turn him in but she wouldn't. She wasn't foolish enough to believe he had been a spy but like Cornelius went along. As soon as she had a son she could claim his fortune with she would see he met his end.
She went into his office as he finished with the man he thought was his bank flunky. "I thought you were meant to be at your bachelor party?"
Lucius pulled her in "I am on my way out. To think tomorrow you will be my wife."
It had been all she could to keep him from her bed so long. She would have to sleep with him till she got pregnant. There could be no doubt the child was his. She had a spell to convince the fool she was a virgin and a blood potion just in case. The bastard would have his lovers and her future husband would never be far.
Lucius looked up from nuzzling her neck to his flunky "I expect results when we get back from our honeymoon."
The man nodded "I am sure you will be satisfied."
Lucius soon left and Hermione went to her rooms to change for her own party. Two years at the most and Lucius would be in prison or dead. As the grieving widow she would claim his fortune in the child's name and marry her lover. His child would either be an obedient pawn or have an accident. Hermione knew her blood status would have always kept her back but as the widowed Lady Malfoy she would have it all.
Her lover came in behind her and kissed the back of her neck. "I can't wait till that old turn coat knows I have been fuckin his wife in his bed."
