A/N: Taking it out of POV this chapter. Introducing a few new faces to our story.

Also, caught a flub in the last chapter. Forgot in this story Harry and Ginny are not together. Whoops! That's what happens when you write multiple fics at once! Fixed it though. Lol

Xenophyllius Lovegood

Beloved Father, Fierce Friend, Believer in the Unbelievable - A Memoriam

My father. My best friend. My mentor. Gone from this world. As you may or may not have heard, after a long battle, my father passed from this world onto to the world of the great unknown. He loved all of his readers. Appreciated every last one of you. He would have wanted me to tell you that.

What lies ahead for our beloved magazine? How do we go on without him? I do not know the answer to these questions, but what I do know is this; we shall continue the search for the unknown. Along with my partner, I will continue the work my father and mother (finally reunited in death) began 23 years ago.

Now, without further ado, our latest issue awaits! Go forth, great reader! We've exploring to do!

Luna Ophelia Lovegood

Editor-in-Chief ~ The Quibbler

"Beautiful," Draco commented as he handed the magazine back to Hermione. They had just settled Scorpius for his nap. It was a nice, quiet Saturday off for them. Jasper was handling the shoppe while Hermione and Draco spent the day with Scorpius. They had no real plans. Just a quiet day at home and a walk later and park playtime after Scorp's nap.

"Oh! Did I tell you that I ran into Susan Bones and Megan Jones yesterday? Well, they actually came into Bibliophile. You remember them?" At Draco's arch of his eyebrow, she could tell he didn't. "They were in our year. Hufflepuff? Susan was the first to be sorted. She's about my height and red hair. Megan's aunt is Gwenog Jones. Her father is Gwenog's youngest brother."

"Honestly, love? The only Hufflepuff I think I have ever spoken to was Hannah Abbott, well and Professor Sprout." He chuckled.

"Well, either way, I extended them an invite to the wedding. Susan is actually dating someone you know funny enough." He waited and she smirked, "Terence Higgs?"

"Well, well, well. Higgs you say? You know, he was a bit put out when I won the Seeker position in my second year. And NOT because my father bought the team brooms." He pouted then smiled at her In jest. "He complained until my sixth year after he retook the position when, well, I was no longer playing." He shrugged. She could tell he was thinking about what he was forced into doing that year and opted to change the subject.

"Well, either way, Megan is single and I was thinking we might be able to set her up with Blaise." Draco rolled his eyes at his fiancé.

"We are not playing matchmaker love. No, let things happen naturally. Besides, how do you know she'd even be his type?" Hermione giggled.

"Does he even have a type?" They both laughed and continued their talk.

"Terence? I'm back!" Susan shouted as she entered the two bedroom flat she shared with her boyfriend. She was just bending over to set her bags down when he came up behind her.

"Mmm." He squeezed her around her waist and nuzzled into her neck. "Missed you." He kissed her neck then released her. "How was your little sleepover with the Megster?" Susan told him about lunch then running into Hermione Granger yesterday.

"So her and Malfoy? I knew he had the hots for her! We used to taunt him. Of course he would always call her that foul word, but I knew. I'm glad I finally got you to notice me. My shy little Badger." Susan giggled.

"How was I supposed to know you were serious with your flirty smiles. I thought you were just trying to intimidate me." He hugged her closer. She looked up into his eyes and smirked, "So you'll go with me to their wedding?" He kissed her nose and nodded.

"Yes, even though I still think he's a prat, I'll go. Did you tell her about our little pumpkin?" They settled their hands on Susan's abdomen and smiled at each other.

"No, I told you. I'm not telling anyone until I'm out of the first trimester. I don't want to jinx it." Terence nodded then captured her lips into a soft kiss.

"Okay. Let's go cuddle and finish that book." Then settled onto the sofa and read the rest of the afternoon. They had found out two weeks ago that Susan was pregnant. It was their second pregnancy. She had miscarried last year at 10 weeks, so she was pretty scared.

Terence wanted to marry her but her father refused to give his blessing. Until that day, he would wait. He'd wait an eternity for her. He'd first noticed her his third year. With Quidditch no longer being part of his routine, he studied more and one day she caught his eye.

Susan was talking to a group of friends and had giggled, and it was the sweetest sound his ears ever heard. He watched them and one by one they trickled out until it was just her and a boy sitting at the table. Finally, she looked up and caught him staring and he smiled. She looked behind her thinking he was smiling at someone else. He couldn't help but chuckle at that.

It took until the following year for him to pluck up the courage to talk to her. She always thought he wasn't serious. It had taken all year for her to get comfortable around him, and then he took her to the Yule Ball his fifth year where they shared their first dance and later that night there first kiss. They dated in secret until he finished school and then the war separated them for a year.

Terence and his family were not supporters of Voldemort but they did not fight in the war either. His father had the family moved to Germany where his family was originally from. It broke his heart. He wanted to take Susan with him, but his family refused. It was at least six months after the war ended when his father allowed Terence to return to England. Just in time for Christmas, Terence arrived at the Bones townhouse asking for her hand. He was refused. Her father did not trust him. He'd left her. His father's cowardice forced him away, but in the end, Terence was an adult and could have stayed.

Upon Susan's completion of Hogwarts, Terence asked her father again but was denied. They moved in together against her father's wishes. He hadn't forgiven them yet, but it did not deter Terence from asking every six months for her father's blessing.

As they lay in bed that night, a thought occurred to him, "You know? In two more months it will be time for me to ask for your hand again." He pulled her closer and slid his hand around her tummy, lightly stroking her soft skin.

"Mmhmm and?" Susan mumbled almost asleep.

"Can't really say no, know that you're having our baby, can he?" He said with a sly grin she could feel against her hair.

"Oh, very cunning in deed." She giggled as he kissed her shoulder.

"Slytherin, baby."

Theo, Blaise and Draco were out for the night. "Blaise, Granger wants to fix you up with a Hufflepuff." Draco announced just as Blaise took a drink which he then proceeded to choke on.

"What! Who?" Theo and Draco both laughed at their friends excitement.

"She was in our year. Megan Jones. Apparently she is Gwenog Jones' niece." Theo clapped.

"Yes! I remember her. Very nice! Dark hair, light eyes, very pretty back then. She was best friends with that Bones girl. You know the one Higgs took to the Yule Ball and was so obsessed with." Theo exclaimed and Draco nodded.

"That's the one. Granger says they are still together. Invited them to the wedding and everything. I hardly remember anyone." Draco snorted in his mug of stout.

Blaise remembered her, but vaguely. "Hell, I'm up for it. Tell her to give her my info and firecall me soon. I need a good shag." They had a few more drinks and shared a couple cigars.

"Luna is planning a small excursion for the week after your wedding. We'll be gone for about three months or so. Some new creature found in Bora Bora. I'm thinking about asking her to marry me while there. It's supposed to be fucking gorgeous there; thinking I'll have a quaint picnic setup on the beach maybe. What do ya think?" Theo said as they were walking to the Floos of the bar they were at.

Blaise felt himself pale. His Luna. He still loved her, but at the same time knew that this lifetime was not theirs. Draco could read Blaise's feelings like a book. "That's, uh, that's great, Theo. Truly." He managed a sincere enough smile for the both of them earning a grateful smile back from the wizard. They said their farewells and left to their separate homes.

Megan was surprised when she received an Iwl from Hermione Granger. They were mere acquaintances, but Susan was good friends with the Gryffindor, so she agreed to lunch with the witch. She was always so busy with her job as a Healer that she didn't have much time for socialising, but once a month, she was granted a full weekend off. Not to say she never had time off. No, but one day a week wasn't enough to meet with friends or even meet a person to spend her time with romantically speaking. Her last relationship ended when the Healer she was dating left St Mungo's to work at a hospital in Wales. Jeremy was fun and outgoing, but that was about it. She never saw a future with him.

Megan Floo'd to the Leaky Cauldron then exited into Diagon to meet Hermione at Corner's Cafe. It was a little bistro run by the sister of Michael Corner, their old classmate. As she exited the Leaky, she ran into a hard body. "Oh, excuse me, Miss." The deep voice apologised as he stepped back. He was handsome. Familiar. "Didn't we go to school together?" He added when he must've noticed the familiar face as well.

"Um. I think so. Hogwarts class of 1999?" She inquired and he smiled.

"Yes. I'm sorry but I can't happen to remember your name." He admitted sheepishly; the look making him endearing.

"Oh, sorry," she put her hand out, "Megan, Megan Jones. Hufflepuff." She smiled up at the tall wizard. Gods! He must be over 182cm. She noticed his eyebrows furrow and he looked around as if searching for someone.

"Blaise. Zabini. Slytherin. And what brings you to Diagon on this fine Saturday?" He asked with a sly grin.

"I'm actually meeting someone for lunch. Hermione Granger. In fact," Megan looked at her wrist watch, "bugger! I'm late. It was nice to see you again, Blaise. Gotta run!" He watched as she ran across the street to the cafe there. Blaise smiled after her.

"Yes, Miss Jones. I believe we'll be seeing each other very soon." Blaise said to himself, still feeling the warmth from her being so close.

"Again!" Scorpius giggled. Jasper threw him into the pool as Narcissa laughed at their antics. One thing she would miss about the townhouse her and her son shared would be seeing her grandson every day. She was moving in with Jasper this afternoon after Draco finished with some errands.

"Alright buddy, grandpa is getting tired. Not as young as I look." She laughed at the Muggle man she was falling in love with. If you would have told her ten years ago that she would be in s committed relationship and living with a Muggle, Hermione Granger's father at that, she'd have admitted you to the Janus Thickey Ward.

"Okay you two. Time for lunch." Narcissa announced as the tray of sandwiches and chips appeared. Scorpius and Jasper walked over and she charmed them dry.

"Thanks, love!" Jasper kissed the top of her head. "Such a nifty trick." He helped Scorpius into his booster chair then sat next to Narcissa. "Just think, next weekend you can come stay overnight with me and Grandmom. I'll have your bedroom setup and we can watch the telly and go to the park. It'll be grand!" Scorpius nodded his head excitedly.

"That would be awesome." He'd really grown so fast in the six months he'd known the child. He was so articulate and intelligent. Like his father and soon to be mother. Jasper took his girlfriend's hand in his. She smiled at him and he pulled her chair closer. He couldn't get over the witch and how fast he had fallen for her.

"Draco should be home soon and I believe Hermione is meeting us later. She had a lunch date with an old classmate from Hogwarts. She said something about takeaway for dinner tonight after we get settled." Narcissa looked at him and shook her head in disbelief. "I still cannot believe I am doing this. Moving in with you. My boyfriend! It's so surreal." Jasper looked and saw Scorpius too enthralled with his lunch to care so he captured her lips in a kiss.

"I love you." He simply said. She smiled, blushing prettily.

"And I love you. I never thought I'd find love. Not in this lifetime." She nuzzled her head against his shoulder. She was content. Happy.

Hermione checked her watch. Megan was late. She hoped nothing had happened to her. She looked out the window then noticed them across the street. Smiling at what she saw, she instantly relaxed. Kismet! Oh it was a beautiful thing!

Watching the Hufflepuff run towards the cafe with a smile on her face told Hermione one thing. She'd have zero problem with hooking her up with Blaise. The door to the cafe opened and Megan saw her Hermione.

"Sorry I was late. I ran into someone and we got to talking." She explained.

"Not a problem. How are you?" Hermione greeted her with a hug. They sat back down at their table. "I ordered us mimosas. I hope that's okay." They recounted their Hogwarts days and spoke of the last few years.

Megan told her about her Healer's duties and that she was looking forward to starting in Pediatrics next week. "Oh, how lovely. Our son will be turning three soon. Hopefully we won't have to see you at the hospital, but it is comforting to know he'd be in good hands." Hermione smirked, "Speaking of which, I'd love for you to meet a friend of ours. He's a business owner and single, very handsome and intelligent, and so great with Scorp and a big part of our family."

"Oh? Did we go to school with him?" Megan asked, looking interested. "I don't get to date much with my schedule." She chuckled, "If I seem desperate, it's not that I actually am." They both laughed at that.

"He did actually. He's one of Draco's best mates, Blaise Zabini." Hermione watched as Megan blushed. "What's got you all pink, Megan? Something to share?" She knew what. She'd watched them interact in the street earlier.

"Oh, I ran into him actually, just before I arrived."

"And? What did you think?" Hermione asked with rapt attention. She watched as Megan smirked.

"I think he looked good enough to eat."

Later that day, Hermione told Draco about lunch and giving Megan Blaise's Floo address. "Love, I thought we had agreed to no matchmaking." He teased. Hermione stuck her tongue out at him. "Hey, I've got better uses for that tongue of yours." He whispered as Scorpius played with some Quidditch figurines that his dad had charmed to fly around. His fiancé feigned being appalled by his naughty words.

"Mr. Malfoy, behave." They cuddled as they waited for dinner to be finished. "Oh, before I forget, Harry is throwing a party for us next Friday. He really wanted to do something for a little pre-wedding fun. He's sent invites out to all of our friends." She watched as Draco looked contemplative. "What?"

Draco sighed, "It's just, I never thought I'd appreciate something that Potter did. I've got to get used liking the guy, you know?" Hermione smiled up at him then he kissed the tip of her nose.

After dinner, the couple put their son to bed. As they lay in bed they both thought about the same thing. Their wedding was fast approaching. Three more weeks and they would be wed; a proper family. "Granger?"

"Hmm?" She looked over to see him smirking.

"How many children do you want?" Draco pulled her closer. Hermione rubbed her butt against his crotch.

"Why? You eager to get started?" He huffed out a laugh.

"Maybe. Would that be okay with you? Or did you want to wait a while?" Draco wanted a lot of children to fill their home with laughter and even more love. He wanted to be surrounded with positive energy and not the darkness that filled his childhood.

Hermione turned in his arms to face Draco. Seeing the wistful look in his eyes, she placed her hand upon his cheek so that he looked directly into her own eyes. "I love Scorpius. He's our child no matter who gave birth to him. I don't want you to think that any of that matters to me, but yes. I do want us to have at least one child that shares both our DNA. If we are blessed with just that, I'll be perfectly happy, but if you want five? I'll do that too."

She watched his face light up, "My love, if I have my way, we'll give the Weasley's a run for their money." They laughed together and got some "practice" in that night.

The night of Hermione and Draco's engagement party at Harry's place had finally arrived. Jasper and Narcissa took Scorpius for a sleepover at their cottage so the couple could enjoy some adult beverages. Hermione had done a pregnancy test charm that morning and was good to imbibe. As they entered the front door of Grimmauld Place, Hermione was amazed. It was full of faces she hadn't seen in years.

Dean and Seamus were the first to greet them. Afterwards, it was like a class reunion. Draco was surprised by how many Slytherin had actually shown up. Daphne and Astoria Greengrass, Gregory Goyle, Tracey Davis, and even Millicent Bulstrode, but the biggest surprise was Pansy Parkinson.

"Drake, darling!" Pansy greeted him with a kiss to both cheeks, "And Granger, my my, you look absolutely stunning in that dress." She greeted Hermione in the same way. "Say, is Potter single because I'd like to be reintroduced to that wizard. Auror training does a body good, mmm?"

To say Draco was stunned by his old friend's behaviour would be an understatement. Sure they occasionally Owl'd each other over the years to keep in touch, but he never realised how much she changed. The witch he knew was pompous, bitchy, and would never think to compliment a Gryffindor, especially Hermione whom she was always so jealous of.

"Please call me Hermione, Pansy. We're not school children anymore. You look amazing, how have you been? What are you doing these days?" Draco wanted to chuckle when he noticed she didn't answer the question of Potter's relationship status.

"Your name is too long, so I'm gonna just call you H if you don't mind." Hermione nodded and smiled at the witch. "I am currently living in Quebec working at a Muggle law firm there, but recently made the decision to move back when my mother asked me last month. She's not doing so well since my father passed this past Christmas. My brother Basil was staying with her while he finished up at Hogwarts, but when he graduates in June, he's gotten a position at Weasley's brothers Dragon Preserve in Romania and is moving there."

The couple were amazed. Pansy was a Muggle lawyer. In Canada. Pansy Parkinson? They couldn't get over it. "You work with Muggles?" Draco couldn't stop the question from leaving his mouth.

"I thought I told you that in one of my letters? No?" Draco shook his head still looking at his friend, dumbfounded. "Well, either way, I am now going to be working with the Ministry instead. Actually got the Owl offering me the job this morning. I cannot wait for this wedding! You know this arsehole took me to the Yule Ball our fourth year and just stared at you all night. One dance. That's all I got." She laughed boisterously and they couldn't help but join her infectious laughter.

"Hey! You're hogging the guests of honour Pans!" They turned to see Blaise with Megan Jones on his arm smiling. They had gone out for dinner this past weekend and hit it off just as Hermione thought they would. "Come here and gives me a squeeze, witch!" Pansy hugged Blaise then kissed his cheek. Blaise introduced Megan to Pansy then they started talking, so Draco and Hermione made their escape.

Neville and Hannah Longbottom arrived last since she had to wait for her husband to leave Hogwarts were here was the Herbology Professor. "Sorry we're late. Feels odd not working the bar." Hannah said as she greeted Hermione and Draco with hugs. "Not that I don't mind getting off my feet with this little one constantly sitting on my bladder." She said as she patted her belly.

Dinner was great, catered by Theo's restaurant. Everyone got along surprisingly well. It was nice not having school rivalry getting in the way. Ron and Katie were sharing news about Ginny. "They offered her the Captain position now that Hertz is retiring. She'll be the youngest Captain in league history." Conversations wee happening all around the table. Hermione noticed a private one in particular and whispered in her fiancé's ear.

"Look at her flirting with Harry. What's she saying that has him bright red?" Draco couldn't help but laugh.

"She's very direct if you haven't noticed. Knowing Pans, she's probably offering her services in a not so subtle way." When Harry choked on his drink, they knew that was exactly what she was saying. Colour her surprised when she saw Pansy get up and disappear from the dining room before Harry disappeared a moment later.

Pansy walked up the stairs and into the first bedroom at the top of the stairs. It was massive and tastefully decorated with pale blue walls and cream coloured furnishings. She smiled to herself when she thought back to her conversation with Harry Potter.

"You look good, Potter. Hermione says your an Auror now?" He nodded as he took a bite of the roasted chicken on his plate. "Seeing anyone? I noticed the girl Weasley isn't around."

Harry shook his head, "No, Ginny and I broke things off when she started playing for the Harpies. I just finished training, so I didn't have time for dating."

"How about it then, Potter? Want a good fuck?" Harry turned bright red and Pansy giggled. "Oh, am I being too direct? That happens a lot. You see," she looked around then leaned in closer, "I always get what I want and I want to take you into one of these bedrooms, tear off your clothes, and have you buried inside of me."

She got up, winked at him, then disappeared into the hallway and up the stairs.

She heard someone walking up the steps and her heart started to race. Harry quickly came into the room, shut the door and silenced the room. They met halfway and started kissing eagerly. "You're so fucking hot!" She heard him say in between kisses. He hitched her leg up to his waist and his fingers slid into her panties. "Fuck, your so wet already." Pansy moaned into his ear then nibbled his earlobe.

"Tear my panties off. Now Potter!" He did as she asked, tossing them to the floor then lifting her into his arms and placing her on his bed.

Pansy flicked her wand and their clothing disappeared. "Fuck, you're perfect." Harry said in almost a whisper before disappearing between her legs. Pansy couldn't believe this was actually happening. He was doing things with his tongue and his mouth that had her toes curling.

"Oh Harry!" Harry heard Pansy scream his given name for the first time and in that moment, never wanted another living soul besides her to say it. He felt her tugging his hair so he kissed his way up her body until he was hovering over her. She pulled him down to kiss him, tasting herself on his tongue. "I want to feel you buried inside of me, Harry. Please!" She urged.

He wet the tip of his penis with her juices, playing with her clit before slamming into her. They both groaned in relief. "Fuck, you're tight." He muttered before pulling out and slamming back in causing her to gasp at the intrusion. "You okay?" He asked and watched as she nodded while biting her bottom lip.

"I'm okay. It's just been a while and you're a lot bigger than I've ever had." This inflated his ego 1000% and had him grinning down at her.

"I'll slow down." She smiled up at him and he dipped his head down to kiss her reverently. "You're beautiful, Pansy. So sexy. So delicious." Harry Potter, smooth talker during sex, who'd have guessed, thought Pansy as she felt the tug in her abdomen telling her she was going to orgasm again. She was panting and gasping between moans, scratching her nails down his back and he loved every minute of it.

Afterwards, they lay in bed for a bit. "Wonder if anyone noticed we disappeared?" Pansy asked the giggled.

"No bloody clue, but I do know one thing." Pansy raised her eyebrows in question. "I'm really glad I threw Hermione and Malfoy's engagement party." He kissed her forehead. "Can I escort you next Saturday? Maybe take you to dinner this week? I don't think I can wait a whole week to see you again."

Pansy kissed him sweetly, "I think you've got yourself a date, Potter." As they dressed and freshened up before rejoining the party, Harry knew. After years of being single, he finally found a witch worth his time and attention. And who would have ever thought it'd be Pansy Parkinson!

A/N: Okay, next chapter is the wedding!