"Fa-fa-father…. What are you doing here?" Draco tried to regain himself , clutching his pale fist into a ball.
"I heard of your…exploits and have come to see for myself is the rumours are true." Lucius replied haughtily, unaware of his son's uneasiness.
In his head, Draco tried to think of a good cover story to keep Lucius far away from the truth and his unborn grandchild.
"Well there's a mud blood claiming to be with child. my child in fact! Another phoney, I didn't up to now know who the girl even was!" Draco tried to laugh it off, ease the tension that was building up.
"Funny that, Camilla Potswold tells me its your roommate, the head girl . DiNicola I think her name is?"
"Yes, but I barely speak to her , she seems to have a fixation on me. How's mother? I hope all is fine, really father there was no need to come here!" he spoke faster now, almost nervously, to the point where it seemed like he had something to hide.#
"I must speak to Dumbledore about this. She obviously has a mental disturbance, stupid muggle whore." with his cane, he pushed his son out of the way and strode towards Dumbledore's office.,
"Mr. Malfoy stop!" that voice came from the other end of the corridor. That Italian tinged voice that had muttered blessings and curses upon him.
What was she thinking? She was putting her and the baby's life at risk. If Lucius found out that Draco was the father, then would make sure that his bloodline wasn't diluted, by killing the baby and its mother. Slowly, Lucius turned around, from his snow white hair to his shiny black shoes, and faced Aryanna, a look of contempt on his lined face. "And who are you?" but before she could even answer, his eyes went to her bump." You're Aryanna DiNicola , that girl whose been harassing my son about that bastard inside you!" suddenly his face turned from calm amusement to pure rage, and Draco instinctively moved in front of Aryanna , protecting his offspring. But with her slender arms she pushed Draco to one side, firmly yet softly. "I can do this, I can make him understand amore." she whispered into her lover's ear. Taking one step forward and a deep breath, she straightened herself and was by now at nose level with Lucius, though he was taller than her, it was obvious to anyone that it was she who radiated power and strength. "Mr Malfoy , I have not harassing your son, I don't know what this puta has told you, but Draco and I are very much in love , and I am with his child. I do not give two bananas about you and your pureblood line, but I still want you to be apart of our baby's life as it's grandfather, and if you want that too you must accept our relationship and be happy with and for us. If not, leave me and my family alone."
"What a passionate speech Miss DiNicola, but I know that no son of mine would lower himself to a filthy mud blood such as yourself , he himself just told me of your fixation with him, and I will not have you disrupt his learning like this , so I suggest you drop this silly little act and get on with your life , do you understand?" he sneered at her, and faced Draco , "Draco tell this girl to leave you alone, or there will be consequences." he told his son sharply.
Aryanna had by now gone back to Draco's side, and was squeezing his hand, comforting him as his pure blood raced through her baby's veins. "Its okay, its me and you amore, us against the world. We're invincible" she told him softly in his ear, stroking his chiselled cheekbone.
"No father, what she's saying is true. It all started as an accident but I have come to realise that I love this baby and this girl. She has been there for me in my darkest hours, and I for her. She makes me happy father, when with her I'm a whole different person, and I lied to you earlier because I thought you would disapprove and take matters into your own hands, but I don't care anymore because I have all I need right here beside me."
"Draco , I order you to come here to me, and leave this filthy tramp to her own devices. She's probably spiked your drink with a love potion!" the elder Malfoy's face was now a mask of twisted fury , and he seemed ready to kill at the snap of a finger. "Listen carefully now. Its me and your destiny ,your inheritance and your life or her and her mongrel , a shack , with nobody else. Which is it to be?" he demanded, already knowing the answer…or so he thought.
Draco clenched his teeth, and faced up to his father, gray eyes opposite gray eyes, and said "Her father. It will always be her."
Lucius's face turned a deathly pale, but seconds later he regained himself, "You have brought this upon yourself. You are no longer under my protection. You are not safe, any of you."
With that he turned around, his black robe swishing against the tiled floor, and walked quickly to the entrance.
That was the last time Draco ever saw his father again.
2 Months Later
Since Lucius's visit, Draco and Aryanna were more on guard , and Aryanna's bump had grown, she was due to find out the gender later that day, and had even started thinking of names for her bambino. "Hmm amore what should we call it? Maybe Raphaelo if it's a ragazzo? Lessandra maybe if it's a beautiful girl? Mio Dio , so many names!" she was excited, and had that pre natal glow , she had already taken advantage of the weekends in Hogsmeade, buying baby clothes and toys. But there was still a dark cloud looming above them, as they obviously couldn't live at Hogwarts with a baby, they would have to drop out, and find somewhere to live , with no money and nobody to support them. They had agreed to go and talk to Dumbledore about it that day, and as they made their was down the moving staircases, Aryanna saw Camilla Potswold. Pregnant or not, she would sort her out good and proper!
"Hey you, you puta! You think you can do that? Spoil a relationship with your snaky tongue? I swear on my baby that you will get what is coming to you!" and with that, Aryanna slapped Camilla for the second time, only this time there was a huge bump between them.
Clutching her now pink cheek, Camilla smirked at Aryanna, sneering "Do you really think he finds you attractive now that you're as huge as an elephant? What would he want with a little tramp like you? Its only a matter of time before he leaves you and your bastard for something….classier." The topaz eyes met the muddy brown eyes, and Aryanna simply laughed. She laughed and howled and giggled and snickered as confusion crept upon Camilla's face. "Ah you are pathetic, you little girl. Classier? Wearing diamonds and pearls and having a long name does not make you classier than me. Class is about how a woman holds herself, not how many men hold her!" Then Aryanna spat at Camilla's feet, and simply walked on with Draco in tow.
"Ary , that was amazing! You know what she said wasn't true!" Draco hugged her and her bump, reassuring her that he still found her attractive. "Amore I was simply giving her a piece of my mind, and saliva. And don't worry, her words didn't even register" Aryanna shrugged. But Draco didn't see the pain in her eyes.
They reached the gargoyle, where Draco muttered "Chocolate Frogs" and hand in hand the stepped into Dumbledore's office. The room was filled with objects from all over the world, amazing artefacts and sculptures. Around the room were paintings of the past headmasters , all muttering to each other and eyeing Aryanna and her bump.
"Mr Malfoy, Miss DiNicola please, sit down" the headmaster told them. "I'm assuming you're here to ask me about accommodation for you and your child?" It was like he was a mind reader of some kind!
"Yes professor , and we also wanted to ask you if we are to continue our education or leave it when we leave the premises" Draco told the man humbly.
"Well, as your situation is unique and unheard of, there is no back up plan. However, you two are the brightest students of your generation, and I for one would hate to lose you. So this is my proposition. I shall allow you to live in the Head's dormitory like before, but your child will have its own room , and a nanny will look after it as you continue your studies here at Hogwarts. When you graduate, a you are no longer under our care and supervision, and yes Mr Malfoy I do know of your unfortunate -situation with your father, so you will be given a job at the Ministry of Magic , and you will then be able to provide for your family." Dumbledore gently explained this to the couple in front of him, whose faces lit up with relief , as their future was certain. But Aryanna's smile did not quite meet her eyes.
"Miss DiNicola is there a problem? The wizened headmaster noticed her uneasiness ,
"Not really professore , but if Draco is to work, then I am to stay at home and simply look after the child? I am young and I wish to see the world before I settle down, and I wish to work as well, this is the 21st century! I have a lot of pride professore!" Aryanna exclaimed, she was breathing heavily now, and holding her tummy.
"Ary, you have to make some sacrifices for the greater good, or how is our child going to live happily?" Draco furrowed his brow , and looked at Aryanna straight in the eye.
She ran out, huffing, and Draco ran after her. Was she serious? He had given up his family, his friends and his whole life and here she was complaining about travelling the world. There was so much time to do that after the child had grown , why was she being so selfish? Now that he came to think of it, Aryanna only ever did anything as long as it benefited her in some way. The selfless one and the selfish one.