Okay, I know this is crazy late, and I want to both apologize and explain. I lost the notebook that the story was written in, and I just found it today. I'm terribly sorry about the delay, and I'll make sure I know where it is from now on.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. I own the plot of this story, and only the original characters.

Warning: Some spanking and talk of pregnancy.

On to the tale!

Jayne took a deep breath to gather her strength and knocked on the door.

The door opened to reveal James holding a two year old boy, Jacen, his son. James and Lily had had another set of twins once they got back. Jacen and Jillianne Potter were their second set of twins, followed by another child, a boy, they named Christopher, and called Kit.

"Jaynie, come in," he said, pushing the door and pulling a piece of ribbon out of Jillianne's mouth and setting Jacen down while trying to distract him with a stuffed fox.

"Is Mum 'ere?" Jayne asked, sitting down and smiled at Jillianne as she dragged her doll to her by the brown hair.

"Yeah, Lils! Jaynie's here!" he called.

Lily entered and smiled.

"What do you need, dear?"

"I 'ave somezing to tell you," Jayne said. This wasn't the first time she'd sat here and talked to them. When she'd had her first baby, she'd been pregnant when they returned. (Author's Note: I will explain more on this later.)

"Alright," Lily said, sitting by James.

"What's wrong?" James asked, noting the upset look in his daughter's face.

"Well…zis iz 'ard for me," she started, and then blurted out, "I'm pregnant."

James and Lily blinked.

"What?" James asked.

"I'm going to 'ave a baby," Jayne said softly.

"Are you sure?" Lily asked, putted a hand on her daughter's hair.

"Yes. I saw Madame Pomfrey today."

"Who's the father?" James asked, while Lily hugged their daughter.

"…Draco," Jayne said, with hesitation.

James said and said, "Well…what's done is done."

Jayne nodded sadly.

"I'm sorry."

"You have no reason to be sorry," Lily said, firmly.

"I got pregnant in school too. I lost the baby, but we'll do everything to help you," she added.

"Yes. It's strange yes, but, Jaynie, things happen," James said.

"Zank you. I was terrified zat you'd be furious."

"Never," Lily said as James hugged her.

They heard a crash and James sighed and said, "Just don't have a beast. Jacen! Got out of that!"

He went to the boy and pulled him out of the potted plant he'd knocked over and cleaned it with his wand.

Jayne had to laugh and said, "I won't."

…….Little dots……..

After Dinner, Lucius turned to his son and said, "Draco, after breakfast tomorrow, I have to go."

"No, Papa! Can't you stay?" Draco whined.

"Draco, no I can not."

"Papa, I want to go with you!" Draco demanded.

"Stop it! Draco, you will remain with your godfather," Lucius said, in a warning tone, drinking some tea.

"No!" Draco cried throwing down his toy.

Lucius stood and grabbed his son's arm, pulling him over his knees and swatting him several times, before stopping and saying to the crying child, "Draco, you know better then that."

Draco cried over his father's lap and nodded, wiping his face.

Lucius pulled him off his lap and hugged him.

"Draco, you're alright. Stop crying."

"I'm sorry, Papa," Draco said, holding his robes.

Lucius rubbed the boys back and said to Severus, "Did he not have a nap today?"

"He slept for a while, but he had a nightmare, and he awoke."

Lucius nodded and said, "Dragon, I think it's time for bed."

"No, Papa!" Draco said, pulling away and rubbing his silver eyes.

"Yes, son."

Draco let out a sob as Lucius picked him up and carried him to his room.

Lucius changed him into small green pajamas and tucked him into bed.

"Go to sleep, Dragon," he said, smoothing the blanket.

Draco shifted, sore from the spankings and said, "I'm not tired, Papa. Really."

"Hush son. Sleep."

"No, Papa, I'm not tired," Draco protested.

"Draco, do as you're told," Lucius said, softly.

"But, I can't sleep if I'm not tired," Draco complained.

"Draco, you will be punished if you keep whining," Lucius warned.

Draco whimpered and said, "Papa, will you stay tomorrow?"

"I can't, Dragon. I have business to attend to," Lucius said, regretfully, brushing his fingers through his son's silky hair.

Draco scowled and said, "I hate your business."

"Dragon, I know. Now, sleep," Lucius said, standing.

"No, Papa! Don't go!"

"I'll just be in here. Go to sleep," Lucius said, closing the door.

He walked over to a chair from across Severus and sank into it, saying, "I'd forgotten what a pain he was at seven."

"Yes, nice little reminder, isn't it?" Severus said, offering the man some tea.

"Oh, yes. I really do thank you for caring for him."

"This is hardly the first time," Severus said, blowing steam from his tea.

"I know. I'd say he could stay with my father, but he's not exactly understanding. And Draco's a beast at seven."

"I know. You're father is still strict? Even with Draco?"

"Especially with Draco. He thinks I'm too soft with him."

"That's hardly the truth," Severus said, brows raised.

"I know. But, you must remember who we're speaking of."

Severus nodded.

They sat in silence for a moment before Lucius said, "No one was very injured?"

"Only Draco's backside," Severus said with a wry smiled.

"Yes, and he deserved it. I've never minded you punishing him."

"Good, because I do," Severus said, pouring more tea.

"As do I. Though, I do remember hating being spanked at his proper age, but it usually keeps him in line for quite some time."

"Probably the reason why your father did it. I do it because if he acts like a child, I'll treat him as such," Severus said.

"You sound like my father…and me too, I suppose," Lucius said, softly, "Any news of the Potter girl? I told him to break up with her."

"I don't honestly know. She did look pale today, but I would be too, if the one I was in love with was a child."

"Love? You think it's so serious?" Lucius asked, tone mild.

"Not so much love, more lust."

"How do you know that?

"Kids talk," Severus said, avoiding the subject.

"I see…and you believe the children?"

"Not always, but Draco does seem to care deeply for her. I honestly think you're mistaken in your wish for them to separate," Severus said.

"Draco needs to think of her safety, not just his own wants," Lucius said, more to himself then his long-time friend.

"Lucius, sometimes what you want is what you'll protect most."

"And sometimes, the thing you most wish for, can never be touched," Lucius snapped.

"Lucius, Draco will do as you say. I'll see to it," Severus said in a defeated tone.

"Thank you, my friend," Lucius said, sipping the lukewarm tea.

Severus nodded and said, "Could you watch him for a day, so that I might work in peace on the antidote?"

"What day? I'll be sure to be free."

"Tomorrow?" Severus suggested.

"I can't. I have too much to do. I'll clear the day after," Lucius said, setting down his teacup.

"Very well. You didn't happen to bring his inhaler did you?"

"I did. He's seven, and he had a nasty attack at that age, and it could happen now."

"Yes, it's very possible," Severus acknowledged.

"Let's just hope it doesn't happen," he finished.

"More tea?" he added.

"No thank you. I should check on him."

"No, he's alright. Lucius, you must realize you can't keep him indoors all the time. He'll find ways around you, like you did your father."

"I know…but…he's my child, and he's…naïve to what the world truly is."

"He's smarter then you credit him. You've seen his marks."

"Yes, mostly E's and A's," Lucius said.

"What? He's gotten straight E's," Severus said in surprise.

"They've never been all E's," Lucius said, his eyes narrowed.

"Yes, my friend. I'll find his school record," Severus said, standing to retrieve the file. He returned and handed it to Lucius.

Lucius opened if and read it.

Severus was right, it read all E's.

"He's been changing his grades," he said in a dull voice.

"What child would want to make themselves seem dumber?" Severus said.

"Apparently, mine," Lucius said.

"When he's fixed-"

"I'll talk to him," Lucius cut his friend off.

"Yes, but he might lie."

"Veritasium…no…I won't sink to Narcissa's level," Lucius said, quietly.

"Good plan. I believe his nightmare was about her," Severus said in a soft tone.

"Probably. I was so blind! How could I not have sensed it?! It was so obvious!" Lucius said, voice filled with self-hate.

Severus shook his head, "No, Lucius! It's not your fault!"

"Severus, do you not notice how he acts when you get angry with him?" Lucius demanded.

"Lucius," Severus said, softly, "He'll be fine. Talk to him."

"How? He thinks I don't care that his mother beat him! Or…to his de-aged self, beats!"

"He thinks you don't know. Lucius, don't blame yourself," Severus pleaded.

"How can I not? I'm his father. I was supposed to protect him."

"Lucius, you didn't know," Severus said.

"No. I didn't want to know. Severus, my son needed me all those years…and I failed him."

"No you didn't. Draco adores you. You're his hero, Lucius."

"But the question is, do I deserve such a title?"

"Yes," Severus said in a low whisper.

And that's all for this chapter. Reviews, anyone?

Like I said earlier, Jayne's other child WILL be explained, and I haven't introduced him yet, but should be very soon. So, bear with me. Thanks!