The Unexpected

Chapter One

Draco laid in bed with red rimmed, puffy eyes staring at the ceiling. Today was the funeral for his wife, Astoria Malfoy. He looked over at the clock, 5:30AM. He didn't really get any sleep having fallen asleep at 2:00AM. But then again, he didn't get much sleep these days. He rolled over to face the last place he saw Astoria alive when she laid next to him in their bed. He sat up, deciding he should get in a shower before Scorpius woke up. He stepped into the shower, letting the warm water flow over his body allowing him to relax. He struggled with mourning the death of his wife and trying to help Scorpius.

After he finished with his shower he got dressed. The clock read 6:30, so he decided to go wake up Scorpius. When he got to his sons' door he heard muffled sobs coming from within. He knocked "Son, Can I come in?" He heard sniffs before he heard "Yeah.". Draco opened the door to see Scorpius sitting on his bed, his knees pulled to his chest.

"I miss her Dad"

"I know, so do I son" Draco said, pulling his son into a hug.

Both sat, mourning the loss of Astoria Malfoy, loving wife and Mother.

Astoria's funeral was beautiful. Draco, Scorpius and Narcissa sat in the front row. Draco was dressed in a black suit, with an emerald green tie. He remembered is was Astoria's favorite. Scorpius as dressed much like his father, except he had a grey tie that matched his eyes. The minister of magic, Hermione Granger-Weasley, spoke about how great a loss this was, how much she was loved by her husband and son and how much the magical world would miss such a wonderful witch. Draco met Hermione's eyes, full of sorrow as he made his way to the front to speak. At the end when people were heading out, the golden trio walking up to pay their respects. Harry was first in front of Draco after putting flowers on the casket.

"I am so sorry for your loss Draco"

Draco nodded as he shook Harrys hand and hugged Ginny.

"If you need anything just ask. Scorpius can stay over anytime." Ginny said as she stepped back.

"Thank you"

Ron was next

"I am sorry for your loss"

Draco shook his hand.

"Thank you for coming"

Hermione stepped up after Ron and pulled Draco in for a hug.

"I am so sorry Draco. She was a wonderful person who will be dearly missed."

She pulled back from the hug and looked at Draco. "I know you will have many people to help you out, but if you need anything just ask. I mean it"

"Thank you, Hermione. You have no idea how much this means to me"

They all smiled sadly and turned to walk away.

Draco walked to the casket

"You will be loved and missed. Always."