Dark Secrets

Epilogue:

***15 Years Later***

"Scorpius! Elizabeth! William! Hurry up, we're going to be late for the train!" I called to my children upstairs.

I was about ready to rally them all my hand when Draco stopped me. "I'll get them, you just sit down for a minute."

I huffed in annoyance. "Just because I'm eight months pregnant, doesn't mean I can't walk up a flight of stairs."

"I'm sure you can, but like you said, we're running late."

I went to smack him, but he danced out of the way and dashed up the stairs.

"Bastard," I muttered.

Once Draco had rounded up all the kids we all apparated to King's Cross Station. We stuffed all of Scorpius's stuff on the trolley and headed towards Platform 9 ¾. Once we got to the Platform, however, Scorpius paused.

"Do you want me to go with you?" I asked, looking down at Scorpius who was gripping the trolley tightly.

He nodded and I smiled, relishing this moment because I knew once his friends were in sight, he would pretend he wasn't a mama's boy. Draco had the seven-year-old twins, who adored him.

I grabbed the other side of the trolley and together we dashed into the wall. Shortly after, Draco followed with the twins to tow.

"I see Albus!" Scorpius said and dashed over to where the Potter family was.

The twins dashed after Scorpius and Draco stayed behind to walk with me. Harry and Ginny smiled when they saw us all.

"Hey, guys. How's everything?" Harry smiled, pulling me into a side hug.

"Good, I'm just over the whole pregnant thing."

Ginny laughed. "Last one then?"

I said "Definitely" at the same time Draco said, "We'll see."

Draco nudged me playfully. "I don't know if you'll be able to control yourself around me."

I scoffed. "Pah-lease, you know for a fact that you were the first to initiate anything, which resulted in our children."

Ginny and Harry laughed while the kids just looked at us in confusion.

"You two haven't changed." Harry grinned.

"Hey strangers!" Someone called behind us.

I turned around to see Blaise and Reyna walk through the Platform with their 11-year-old daughter, Annabelle.

Annabelle dashed over and pulled Scorpius in a hug. Scorpius's face turned a bright shade of red but he hugged her back. The kids have been super close since birth, but I'm starting to think that Scorpius is developing a little crush for his best friend.

Reyna pulled me into a hug and grinned. "How's you and the baby?"

"Hanging in there. How're things with you?"

"Great, we've finally settled into the new house and will obviously be visiting you two way too often," Reyna said.

I laughed. "Sounds about right."

Off the left, I could make out the Weasley family making their way over to us.

"Hey, everyone." Ron grinned.

We continued to make small talk until the train whistled, signaling it was time to board the train. I leaned over and brought Scorpius into a tight hug.

"Good luck, dear. And remember to write, wouldn't want to send you a Howler the first week of school."

"Mum" Scorpius whined and I ruffled his hair.

"Okay, okay. But don't forget to be yourself and remember your father and I are only an owl flight away."

"I know" Scorpius smiled and I kissed his head.

"I love you."

"Love you too, mum and dad" Scorpius gave Draco a quick hug before following his friends onto the train.

Draco wrapped his arm around my waist and kissed my cheek.

"He'll be fine, you know."

"I know. I mean, he's obviously got the best possible genetics."

Draco laughed. "Obviously. Now, all we have to worry about is how our daughter will turn out." Draco said, placing his hand on my stomach.

"We've got nothing to worry about with her. I've got a feeling she's going to be a lot like you. Self-sufficient and stubborn. Two qualities that will take her far in life."

"And I'm sure she'll have your brain."

"And for her sake, hopefully, my hair."

"Hey! You love my hair!"

I laughed. "I do, but I like mine better."

"Mine's a statement."

"Sweetie, not all statements are good."

"I would get mad at you, but I know you'll pull the pregnant card."

"Damn right I will, I only have a month or so left. I've got to use it while I can. Now, just wave at your son."

The train started down the Platform and we all waved as our kids left to start their own Hogwarts journey. One, I hoped, would be a lot less painful but would still bring them to their no doubt, bright future.