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Hey guys! So sorry for the incredibly long delay! Things got busy and before I knew it, over a year had passed since I had posted something. So, so, so sorry! But here's the next chapter!

I'm currently writing the next chapter, hopefully I can knock out the last couple chapters soon! I'm going to be working on a sequel. However, I do NOT know when I'll be posting it. I've got about a million things going on right now, with only a little time to work on my own writing. But I promise, I'll let you guys know when the sequel is going to be posted. :)

Here's the next chapter! Hope you guys enjoy! Sorry for any mistakes, I don't edit these chapters. I just write them and then post them. :)

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Friday,

March 10, 2006.

My worries over the introduction to the Clan were pointless. Everything went off without a hitch last weekend. We arrived early in the morning, went over everything and Dray showed me around. Then at ten in the morning everyone arrived and gathered in the main hall. The introduction was made and then we got to meet everyone. They were all respectful and friendly. I thought that at the very least I would feel uncomfortable, but I wasn't. I felt welcome and entirely comfortable the entire time. It was my first time around the Clan, same as Scorp. And I had never been to Norway before. I have to say, it's probably the most beautiful place I've ever seen. After it was done, Scorp went down for a nap and Mitzi watched him while we all ate. The food was amazing. Cissa assured me that we would have it made at the Manor, it was to die for. When we arrived home the next day, Dray seemed to be in a rather good mood. He was elated that I enjoyed the trip so much. I know how much it means to him that I am comfortable within the Lycan community. My worry affected him more than he let on.

There is still a lot that I need to learn about the Lycan lifestyle. And it will take time to learn and understand it all. Which I am not concerned about. However, being with the Clan, being in Norway, experiencing the lifestyle and customs of the Lycan community, it all helped me come to a rather important decision. One that I can say with one hundred percent certainty I am happy and comfortable with. I know that Dray is worried about how it will change my life, and how I will deal with that change. But he shouldn't be. If one would look back at the last two years of my life, the number of changes are staggering. And yet despite all the change, I've handled it rather well. Sure there were times when it was excruciatingly hard. Times when throwing in the towel and running did come to mind. But running isn't the way to deal with anything. You can only run so long before you will have to face whatever it is you're running from. And even if I had genuinely wanted to run, I could never leave Draco. I love him far too much to ever do that. Staying the course and dealing with it was the only option for me, the only thing that I wanted to do. So I did. I don't regret a single second of any of it. So, no matter what lies ahead in life, I will handle it and get through it. Just as I have always done. My life may be crazy and different. But there isn't any other way that I would have it. I want this, all of it. And I want it with Draco. So really, at the end of the day, it was the easiest decision to make.

I walked up to Dray's study and found him scribbling something down fervently. His brow was furrowed and his jaw was set. He's been incredibly focused on work lately, but hasn't said why. Cissa said that she overheard him talking to Scorp about work the other day, but couldn't tell what it was. Only that it sounded good. She also said that Scorp seemed interested in what he was saying, but he is only a month and nine days old. He probably had gas. I sighed slightly and walked into his study and it wasn't until I was standing behind him with my arms wrapped around his broad shoulders that he acknowledged my presence. Reaching his hand up to give my forearm a squeeze.

"Hey, love." He said before going back to the paperwork he was working on. I kissed his neck and then scanned my eyes over the files and parchment on his desk.

"What's got you writing like a madman?" I said leaning my chin on his shoulder. He sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

"We are working on a new contract with the Ministry but they are swamping us with legal documents. Father and I have divided the workload, with Theo helping on the Ministry's end. But it's still a lot to go over. However, if we do get this contract it opens the doors for contracts with other Ministries. That would boost our credibility immensely. For generations to come." He said before leaning back into the chair and into me. I smiled slightly and then gave his shoulders a squeeze.

"I'm sure it will work out. Besides, if it doesn't, you could always retire early and be a house husband and stay at home father. You'd be great at that." He chuckled and then kissed my cheek.

"I'm sure you'd like the normal hours too. Speaking of being a father, where's Scorp?" I chuckled and then moved to sit on his lap, his arms going around my waist and mine around his neck.

"Lucius is playing with him in the nursery. If someone told me at Hogwarts that Lucius Malfoy was excellent with babies, I would have them committed to St. Mungo's. Because they would clearly be a danger to society." He laughed and squeezed me to him.

"I think he's trying to makeup for the years that he let a psycho into our home and treated me like shit. When I was little he was a great father, something I forgot about until I saw him humming a tune while rocking a sleeping baby boy the other day. I always thought that he had either hated me or had lost faith in me. I never understood why or how he could have treated his own child that way, why he would allow so much darkness into our lives. And I don't think that I would have if I didn't become a father. He was scared, more than scared. And fear makes some people do horrible things, things that they normally wouldn't do. Things that they would later regret. I think that's what happened. He was afraid. So, he did the easiest thing that he could do. Which wasn't the right thing to do. Now, he regrets it. With Scorpius, I think he sees a way to right his wrongs. He couldn't do it right with me, so now he wants to do it right with Scorpius." He said looking at the doorway. I sighed and leaned my head against his.

"I agree. I have a feeling he is going to be the most protective grandfather the world has ever seen." He chuckled and I felt him smirk.

"Add to that, he's a Malfoy. He is going to be more terrifying than Voldemort ever was." He said with a chuckle. I just smiled and rolled my eyes, despite knowing that he was right. Lucius Malfoy was going to be a very scary grandfather if someone dared to disrespect or hurt Scorpius. I sighed and my mind went to what I had been thinking of earlier. He could sense the shift in my emotions and gave me a squeeze.

"What's on your mind, love?" I shook my head and then leaned back, looking him in the eyes.

"We will talk about it later tonight. But right now, you've got work to do and I've got a baby to feed. By the way, Cissa will not be home for dinner. She said that she and Larissa were going to dinner and drinks." I said and he nodded.

"Sounds good. Wouldn't want to keep the little man waiting. But tonight, I get to take a shot at those puppies." He said smirking and winking. I just laughed and rolled my eyes. I kissed him, stood up, and swayed my hips as I walked towards the doors.

"Only if you behave, Malfoy!" I said in a sing-song voice before turning, winking at him, and then walking out of the study. I made my way to the nursery and found Lucius on the floor with Scorp. He noticed me, smiled, stood up with Scorp in tow, and handed him to me. Scorp was definitely a mummy's boy, but I could tell that he had a soft spot for his grandfather. Even Cissa was surprised at how much Scorp loved his grandfather. She liked to say that Scorp, Dray, and Lucius were going to be a hell of a trio, at least once Scorp grew up. I was just hoping he didn't grow up too fast.

(A/N.)

Little Scorp is the gem of the Malfoy Clan! You know he's going to have them all wrapped around his little finger! :)

- Hermione meets the Clans.

- The Lycan community meets Mrs. Hermione Malfoy for the first time.

- Draco and Hermione have a talk.

- Hermione has made her decision.

- Little Scorpius spends some time with Grandpa Lucius.

Will Scorpius get his own article in Wizarding Magazines?

How will the Wizarding World react to the littlest Malfoy?

What decision has Hermione made?

Will there be more danger to come?

Find out soon! :)

Review and stay tuned!:)

~Cass~ :)