A/N This is just a filler chapter guys
Shrugging out of his Fathers hold Draco stormed into the Manor with a face full of thunder. How dare anyone deny him to follow his mate and claim Hermione as his own.
"Draco … What's the matter?" His mother asked as she entered the hallway with a sleeping Scorpius in her arms. Silently he stepped forward and took his son from his Mother's arms and took them both to his room without another look at his parents.
"Lucius care to explain what I have missed?" Lucius rubbed the back of his tension fuelled neck and closed the Manor door.
"Come to the parlour my love it is a tad chilly standing here" Forever the gentleman he offered her his arm and escorted her into the parlour.
"I believe it must be something to do with the bond. He was being questioned one minute and sleeping blissfully the next." He helped his wife to sit whilst he fussed with pillow fluffing to keep her comfy.
"Lucius do behave" Cissy slapped his hands away and got comfy by herself.
"So what happens now?" Lucius asked the all in important question.
"We have just over 2 years until he turns 30, not a lot of time I know but this cannot be rushed with everything that has gone off this weekend. We cannot expect Hermione to come teach the children any time soon that's for sure and …"
"I thought that was just a façade whilst Ms Greengrass was around" Lucius poured himself and Cissy a warm drink before shooing the tea tray away.
"Oh give over Lucius, Of course it was but it was something she enjoyed, something she loved and was passionate about so of course it is in her nature to continue doing so"
"I saw a real life vampire when you left Cissy" Narcissa raised an eyebrow silently asking questions. Of course she, too, grew up with stories of the supernatural. Vampires, Werewolves', shape shifters. You take it with a pinch of salt when you realise your witch I might add.
"He held Astoria by the throat" Cissy picked up a biscuit and placed it by her coffee cup.
"How unfortunate" Lucius sneered obviously thinking along the same lines.
"What was this vampire there for anyway?" Lucius shook his head.
"Do you know what, I haven't got a clue, he came and asked Imelda how Hermione was, Imelda gave him a few rude words in return and sent him on his way"
"How … interesting" Cissy conceded, Why in Merlin would a vampire want to require about Hermione's health she didn't know.
"So what happened to Ms Greengrass?" Cissy was silently, but gruesomely hoping the vampire would have ripped her to shreds.
"Not quite sure on that one, the vampire took her with him so I didn't see my love" Cissy nodded before taking a bit of the biscuit.
"Did you find out why she had an adoption process started up for our Grandson" Lucius shook his head once again.
"I'm afraid I do not, maybe Hermione or Draco can tell us when they come around"
"You have no answers this evening do you Lord Malfoy?" Cissy playfully teased.
"I'll show you what I have answers for you delectable witch" A fearful growl erupted from Lucius's throat as he pounced onto Cissy.
"Grandfather what are you doing to Grandma?" A blushed filled Lucius turned his head to the right to see his Grandson sleepily rubbing his eyes and holding his stuffed Dragon Hermione had given him. Merlin that seemed only yesterday since she had come back into their lives.
"Can you not sleep my darling?" Narcissa roughly shoved her husband back up into a sitting position before lovingly reached out to Scorpius It always had been like this, If Draco had had a bad dream or needed some 'mummy cuddles' He was shoved out of the way for a while.
"No Grandma, Daddy is moving a lot in his sleep" Lucius rolled his eyes and jumped to his feet with the sour look his wife shot him. Winking at Scorp he turned in a 360 degree circle in apparition. True to the little boy's words, Draco was sleeping rather restless now he was in his own bed.
"Dragon" Lucius started softly as he shook him gently to try and stir him awake.
"Dray come on son wake up" Lucius raised his volume and put more force into shaking him awake.
"Draco Lucius Malfoy, wake the hell up now" Lucius roared as he dragged the duvet from his son's body becoming rather inpatient by the second.
"Eh … wha … what's up Father?" Draco sat and rubbed his eyes and blinked a few times.
"You woke Scorpius up with your tossing and turning" Sighing he swung his legs from the bed and followed his Father's lead down the stairs.
"Care to tell me what the nightmare was about" Running his thin fingers through his blonde hair Draco sighed a bit reluctant to tell his Father his true dream.
"Come on, I won't bite … this time" Lucius smirked and stood at the bottom of the stairs.
"It was about Hermione, I was scared of losing her. I was so frightened for her life tonight Father it really freaked me out, I haven't felt this way about anyone and now she knows I have pushed her away … I have been a fool Father" Draco let his head fall down in disappointment.
"I dare say you have son, but there isn't a lot you can do now is there … look you try and go get some sleep and we'll keep an eye on Scorp, You are feeling all that Hermione is at the moment through the bond which can only mean one thing" Draco raised an eyebrow at his cryptic meaning.
"It means she has fully accepted you and the bond … try doing the same son" With that Lucius walked into the Parlour leaving Draco alone and dumbfounded in the hallway.
Just like Hermione, Draco slept for a full 24 hours leaving Scorpius in the care of his Grandparents. Not that they minded of course. It was a windy afternoon and they were in the process of getting Scorpius ready to visit the local park with a muggle kite.
Cissy was in the nursery with Scorpius just adjusting his scarf and hat as Binky came shakily in the room.
"What is it Binky?" Cissy stared down at the shaking house elf.
"Mistress, there is a human drinker in the parlour, Binky was scared for your health Mistress as the Master has just left for town" Cissy silently cursed Lucius; he wanted to surprise Scorp by coming home with the kite and not adventuring into town as a trio.
"Ok, Binky I need you stay close to me just in case I need you to take Master Scorpius. Do you understand Binky?"
"Oh yes Mistress, Binky is to keep Master Scorpius safe Mistress" Nodding at the elf she picked her Grandson up into her arms and ventured for the Parlour.
"May I help you Sir" Narcissa closed the door behind herself and the house elf.
"You needn't keep your elf magic by you Lady Malfoy. I mean no harm to you or the child" Keeping a straight face came second nature to herself after being married to Lucius for Merlin knows how many years.
"I don't mean to be impolite but I do need to be going, so if you could wrap this up and tell me what it is you have come for?"
"Ah yes, forgive me, where are my manners?" Scorp peered under his fringe at the pale interesting person.
"I am King Vladimir Count of the Vampire world, I am Princess Hermione Granger's Paternal Grandfather and I have come to formally invite you, Lord Malfoy and Master Draco Malfoy to the hearing of one Astoria Greengrass for abduction of our Princess."
Narcissa might have actually laughed if she didn't think he wasn't being serious.
"Is my Hermione a real Princess Grandma?" Cissy patted the little boys head gently.
"You came all the way from your castle just to tell us of Astoria's court hearing. Why not Adrian Pucey's hearing? What about him?"
Vladimir's eyes turned pure black in hatred of the name before they returned to their normal red blood lust.
"Unfortunately for Adrian Pucey he was dead before I arrived on the scene, no torture method you … humans use would have been acceptable to what I would use for the low life piece of …"
Narcissa immediately covered up Scorp's ears just in case a vile word came from the Vampires mouth. Vladimir for the first time noticed there was a young child in the room, he felt a little sheepish if he was honest. A child shouldn't have to hear such words from any adult's mouth.
"I will bid you farewell Lady Malfoy, Thank you for your kind hospitality" Vladimir rose from the sofa and gave a quick nod to Cissy before staring at Scorpius with an nonchalant expression.
"You're a human but mini … you're a teacup human" A broad smile appeared on the vampires face before leaving in what one could assume as apparition.
"Grandma what did he want?" Cissy frowned slightly.
"To tell you the truth my darling I am slightly confused myself" Cissy stood a few seconds, letting her breathing returns to normal. It wasn't until she looked around the parlour room that she noted a bright red envelope addressed to Lord and Lady Malfoy.
"Accio letter" Cissy whispered, Scorp watched in awe as the envelope flew from the coffee table up into her hands.
"What is that you have their dear" Cissy knew Lucius had arrived in the room long before he let on, she could feel his magic whenever he was nearby. Sliding a finger under the lip of the envelope she carefully opened the letter and read the parchment quickly.
"Details of Astoria's court hearing … oh my all this sounds silly in my head" Lucius immediately scooped Scorp from her arms and helped her to the sofa.
"What does my love?"
"Well just two minutes ago I was talking to King Vladimir of the Vampire world, they are trialling Astoria because apparently he is Hermione's Grandfather, Making her Princess Hermione … Tell me I have finally gone mental" Cissy looked pleading at her husband.
"Don't be silly my love. Come we promised Scorpius a trip to the park"
"But Lucius …" Cissy tried to intervene.
"No my darling, we will speak of this no more in front of delicate ears" Her eyes scattered to Scorpius watching them intently.
"Of course, come on dear" Cissy took a few minutes where she left off with Scorpius making sure he was warm enough to brave the chilly winds.
The three Malfoy's enjoyed an afternoon at the park, With Scorpius delighted in the muggle toy called a kite. Of course Lucius used a bit of magic when the wind became too strong for the kite to fly. After dinner and bath Cissy tucked Scorpius into his bed before checking in on her still sleeping son.
"Come to bed my love the bond has made him too physically tired" Planting a kiss on Draco's forehead she joined her husband on the route to their bedroom.
"Scorpius seemed to have a delightful afternoon dear" Lucius kissed down his wife's neck only half taking in what she was saying.
"I have a feeling Hermione will be with us tomorrow" Sighing Lucius pulled back from trying to get his wife in the mood this evening. It just wasn't going to work.
"She may do darling but I am sure Severus will warn us ahead of time" Nodding she went back to unpinning her hair for bed.
"Are You still feeling uneasy about Vladimir being here?" Lucius groaned into his hands.
"You was alone in the same room with a vampire whom came when I wasn't here, I can't help but think if things had gotten out of control you both could have been hurt. It hurts my pride to know I couldn't be here to help you." Gently placing her white hair comb on her vanity she joined her husband on the edge of their bed.
Lucius woke up to a constant scratching and pecking at the window. Groaning he ripped the sheets from his body and stormed over to the window to let the bloody bird in. Noir flew in gracefully either not knowing she had woken Lucius up way too early or either didn't care. Lucius would bet his whole fortune on the latter.
"Cissy, darling wake up" He shook his wife gently from her slumber.
"What is it darling? What time are we on?" Lucius smiled at his sleepy witch.
"It's early my love, I have just received news from Severus and Hermione is coming in for work" Smiling Cissy herself removed the duvet from around her to sit up in a comfortable position.
"Well we better get ready and wake Scorpius"
"Do we ask her straight out about her vampire heritage?" Lucius asked as he watched Scorpius run ahead to the floo room.
"Possibly, do we ask over breakfast or after schooling? How does one breach a subject so delicate as this?" Lucius didn't answer as he heard his Grandson delight in Hermione's company.
"Miss Granger how nice to see you" Hermione nodded in return if not a bit stiff.
"Hermione" Draco immediately sat up, his breathing erratic as the bond noticed Hermione's presence. Pulling on a black shirt from his draws he raced to see his witch.
"Miss Granger, will you join us for coffee?" Narcissa hooked her arm in Hermione's and led the three of them into the dining room whilst Lucius stayed slightly behind.
"Son don't act irrationally, she will probably not want you near her" Draco groaned like a teenager as he kicked invisible dirt on the floor.
"But …"
"No but's Draco. Hermione needs her time so bloody well give her it, if there is one thing you need to listen to then it is this. Now go back upstairs and smarten yourself up. Your back at work today"
"Hermione …" Hermione buttered Scorpius's toast and cut it into squares before scooping some sugar into her cup.
"Cissy, I wish not to discuss anything in front of Scorpius" Knowing when to back out of a conversation Cissy returned to her mail.
Lucius and Draco had come in a little later fully suited and booted for work. Lucius sat with Narcissa whilst Draco sat next to Scorpious. The dining room was quiet and filled with an awkward silence.
"That's us off to work" Lucius rose from his spot at the table to kiss Cissy on her cheek and to mess Scorpius's blonde hair up, earning a sweet chuckle in return.
"Draco kissed his Mother and Son on their cheeks. But when he came to Hermione he wasn't what sure what to do. His body … the bond was shouting at him to claim her as his. Instead he laid his hand softly and briefly on her shoulder before joining his Father in the floo room.