Draco grew concerned, Harianna had taken quite some time to get ready ... he had known most females liked to pay attention to detail when dressing for a formal occasion, he just did not think that she was one to fuss in the same way. It didn't help matters that she had looked rather pale, though Harianna had not felt warm to the touch ... so he didn't think she was coming down with anything.

'Ria, I'm going to see Teddy off,' Draco shouted through her bedroom door ... though now days it was more their bedroom then Harianna's.

He didn't have to wait too long for the reply that was shouted back, ''Kay.'

Draco headed down the stairs, Teddy looked up as soon as he entered the living room; disappointment plagued his face.

'She's not seeing me off is she.'

'I'm not sure she heard me ... I don't think she's feeling very well - but you know what your godmother is like ...' Draco added the last bit for reassurance as Teddy gave a frantic look towards the ceiling.

'She's not ... ill ... is she?'

Draco assumed by ill Teddy meant in a serious manner, not the usual type of illness. 'I don't think it's anything serious ... but if she doesn't feel better, I'll make sure that she gets herself checked over.'

Teddy settled but the concerned glances did not falter. Draco couldn't blame him, but he did wonder if he should have told him. It was clearly obvious that Ria hardly ever felt unwell.

The flames in the fireplace flashed green, and seconds later Bill Weasley appeared into the room.

'Draco,' Bill nodded, then looked at Teddy, 'Right ... so the girls have decided we are going to have a camp out under the stars, you up for that?'

'Yeah ... sounds alright ..' Teddy said in a small voice. Bill clearly surprised by his behaviour exchanged a look with Draco. All was answered as the door opened, and Harianna stood in the doorway looking pale though elegant in a dark green dress.

'Draco ... oh Bill -'

She was cut off as Teddy rushed to her and hugged her tightly, Harianna blinked down at him as she returned the hug. 'What's up with you, you don't usually hug me this hard?'

Teddy looked up at her, 'I ... I just want you to get better.'

Harianna closed her eyes and sighed, 'Teddy I'm fine ... my stomach has been a little upset ... nothing serious.' she crouched down to his level, 'you know I would speak to you if it was serious ... I wouldn't keep something like that from you. Now, are you ready to go?'

'Yeah ... Bill says we're going to camp out under the stars...'

'Well ... you'll have to tell me about any constellations you see.'

'I didn't mean for him to worry,' Draco said as they stepped through into event hall.

'I know ... don't worry,' Harianna said, looking around rather nervously, 'Right ... I should find the Minister ... and I'm going to kill him - I can't believe he's making me do this.'

'Making a speech can't be so bad ... I've heard a few of the ones you've made in the past. And he's not making you do anything ... you agreed to do it.'

'Point ... but in the past ... I've had Hermione to check it over ... Kingsley bloody owes me for this.' Harianna said, 'and I'm terrible at dancing formally ... see you later.'

Harianna kissed his cheek and made her way through the crowd. Draco went in search for Weasley.

Finding Weasley proved harder than he assumed it would be, his partner usually stood out with his tallness and flaming red hair. So instead of roaming through the crowd, Draco wondered to the edge of the Hall, if Weasley was going to be anywhere ... he would be near the beverage and buffet tables. Draco wasn't wrong.

'Ria?' Weasley said.

'With the Minister ... ' Draco replied, 'I'd figured I might find you here.'

'Yeah ... well,' Weasley shrugged, glancing along the table, 'best place to be, and we'll be the first to know ... should something happen.'

So that had been his plan.

Silence greeted the Hall as the Minister and Harianna stepped up towards a platform. The Ministry thanked them all for coming, and gave a speech of his own in regards to the event and introduced Harianna.

'Not that she ever needs one,' Draco muttered into Weasley's ear.

'You're telling me.'

As soon as Harianna started speaking, Draco's and Weasley's watch went off.

'He's not here ...' Draco said without looking up, turning the message off, 'he just used tonight as a distraction ...'

'We best wait for Ria,' Weasley gestured to the platform, 'she would have heard the watches in this silence ... come on we'll meet her at the bottom of the platform steps ..'

This had to be the most violent scene Draco had come across. Blood stained the entire bed and victim, and parts of the victim had been severed and had been cast aside. Harianna had taken one look at the body and run out of them room, one hand clutching her stomach the other held over her mouth.

Weasley looked green in the face, as usual, shaking his head, and paled eyes widening at the wall that was behind them. Draco turned, their killer had left another message.

I know who you are James Evans; you're next.

Draco was suddenly glad that Harianna had run out of the room after taking two steps into it, their killer had taken his mother, he was not going to let them take Harianna.

How had their killer found out, Harianna had left no trail. Draco had only figured it out by chance.

Harianna was standing just outside the door, looking incredibly pale.

'Ria,' Draco pressed a hand to her shoulder, 'come on I'm taking you to a Healer ... no arguments.'

The Apparition was of no help to Harianna, she retched as soon as they touched the ground. Draco steered her into Saint Mungo's, filled in the forms and waited for a Healer.

'Any word?'

Draco's eyes looked up from the floor, Weasley had turned up hours later.

'Only just been seen,' Draco replied, 'there was an emergency rushed in and with no visible signs of a serious illness ... sorry I left you to sort out logging the crime scene.'

'Forget it ... I asked Clare to run for potions in the system ... but Potions work fast .. we'll see,' Weasley said, 'Have you told her ... about the message.'

Draco shook his head.

'Auror Malfoy ... you can see her now.' a Healer called, and indicated to a nearby door, 'Miss Potter is in the far end bed on the right.'

'Thanks,' Draco said. There had been no point in asking what was wrong with Harianna, he knew he wouldn't have gotten an answer out of a Healer.

Draco and Weasley walked along the ward and pulled back the curtains, Harianna at least had regained her complexion.

'So did they say -'

Draco had not expected the punch to his nose.

'What was that for,' Draco hissed.

'I knew I should have hexed your balls off when I had the chance!' Harianna snarled.

'Mate,' Weasley said cautiously, 'care to elaborate?'

It was Draco's turn to pale and feel slightly faint, for he had not suspected Harianna to say; 'I'm pregnant, Ron ... about six weeks - Draco got me pregnant.'

The next thing Draco knew Harianna broke down in tears, Weasley awkwardly gave her a supportive hug, and patted her head, repeating the words; "it's going to be fine ... you'll see " over and over again. Draco couldn't help feel as though he had clearly missed something.