Chapter 2
"I can't believe I ran into Lucius Malfoy and almost yelled at him Claudia exclaimed to herself. "Mom what happened her daughter? Asked seeing the distraught look on her mother's face. "I bumped into your father in Diagon Alley. "Really? Alexa asked excitedly. How did he look? "The same as always with that annoying cane in his hand. There was then a knock on the door interrupting their conversation. Alexa quickly went to answer it. Lucius looked at the young girl confused. "Is your mother home? She smiled then shouted "Mom! Dad's here to see you. She smiled then left the room. Once he entered he immediately asked "what did she mean when she referred to me as dad? Claudia sighed in annoyance. "Are you really that dumb Lucius? She's your daughter; I gave birth to her a few months after we left Hogwarts. "Why wasn't I told before this? "I wanted to tell you but I didn't want to upset Narcissa. You had just gotten married and yet your ex- girlfriend gave birth to YOUR child. I don't think she would have been impressed. Eventually so much timed passed that I forgot about you completely and me and Rodtimer raised her together. "Rodtimer knew but didn't tell me? If he wasn't already dead I'd kill him myself. Immediately after he said it Lucius regretted it. Claudia slapped him hard across the face. "Never say that to me again. I loved my brother deeply and still miss him to this day. Lucius bowed. "I apologize, that was out of line for me to say that. "Why are you here anyway Lucius? Surely you didn't just come here to insult my dead brother's memory? "No as a matter of fact I didn't. I wanted to see how you had been doing since the war had ended. "I've been good actually. Shortly after the war ended I inherited the family fortune and me and Alexa moved here while she finishes Hogwarts. What year is she in? Lucius asked. "She'll be in her final year this year then she's going to play Quidditch at the pro level. "She must be very good to play at the pro level Lucius said impressed. Claudia beamed at this comment. "Yes, she plays really well, she must have learned that from you because I don't play real well. "Her and my son both picked up that skill from me, although Draco is nowhere near as good as I was. "You have a son Claudia asked? When did this happen? "About a year after Narcissa and I married, he goes to Hogwarts as well. I lost contact with him after the war due to the death of his mother. Claudia gasped at this news. "Lucius I am so sorry for your loss. Looks like we were both victims of the war she said sadly. "That's what you get for switching sides at the last minute Lucius said gravely. You switched sides? Claudia asked incredulously. "I thought you were his right hand man? What happened? "I'm sure you heard about my arrest a few years ago? She nodded. Shortly after this incident Draco was forced to become a death eater because of my failure, he was then given the task of killing Dumbledore. When he failed to do so Snape did instead and they went on the run. The next time I saw my son was at the school where the war was taking place, Narcissa saw a curse being aimed his way and quickly jumped in front of him to block it and she died instantly. To this day Draco still hasn't forgiven himself for her death. Claudia had tears in her eyes after hearing this story. "That is such a sad story Lucius, I don't know how you've coped but you're much stronger than I would be. I was a wreck after Rodtimer's death, if it wasn't for Alexa I don't know how I would have gotten through it. "You could have come to me Lucius told her quietly. "I'm no longer a part of your life Lucius it would be rude of me to intrude on yours. Lucius shook his head then spoke "you're wrong you're still a part of my life Claudia and always will be. "How? She asked quietly. We haven't been together in years. "Alexa is the reason you and I will be together no matter what. I think we should tell her she has a brother I'm sure she would be happy to have a sibling. Claudia looked hesitant about this idea. "I don't think it's a good idea Lucius. From an early age I vowed to protect Alexa from the darker things in life and that includes you and your son. "Claudia how many times do I have to tell you I'm not evil anymore? I switched sides because I realized what I was doing was wrong and I wanted my son to have a normal life. "That's my point, Alexa has always had a normal life and I think her finding out she has a brother would only complicate things Claudia reasoned lamely. Lucius slowly approached her and raised a hand. Claudia flinched even though Lucius had never hurt her before when they were together. "There's no reason to be afraid Claudia, I would never hurt you Lucius said quietly. He then carefully brushed her hair out of her face and tenderly stroked her cheek. Feeling safe Claudia leaned into his touch and sighed contentedly. "You win, I'll tell Alexa about her brother. He placed a kiss on each of her cheeks then stepped back. "Thank you. He then apparated away. Once he was gone Claudia went to find Alexa to tell her the truth about the brother she never knew she had.
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