Undeniable Truths

59~ The Malfoys

"Mione... it's your turn..."

"It's Selene, she won't stop crying if I get her, therefore it's your turn." Hermione grumbles into her pillow.

I roll out of bed and pull on my sweat pants, "It's too early for this."

"She's your daughter, love."

I groggily stumble into the twins' room, "What's wrong, my princess? With all that crying you're going to wake up your brother." I lean in and pick her up  "Shhh, it's okay, daddy's here." As soon as I lay her on my chest she settles right down and stops crying. "And you wonder why mommy thinks I'm your favorite. "

I make my way over to the rocking chair and sit down. I look down at the beautiful baby girl in my arms. She looks just like her mother except with platinum blonde hair that almost looks white. I'm not  going to lie, the moment I saw her I was putty in her hands.  She's perfect. She's only two weeks old and I can't imagine my life without her or Scorpius.

"Go back to sleep, princess. Do you need daddy to sing for you?" I stroke her soft hair and sing, "She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes. She can ruin your faith with her casual lies. And she only reveals what she wants you to see. She hides like a child but she's always a woman to me." I glance towards the door and see my beautiful wife smiling at me. "What're you doing, love? Go back to bed, I've got them."

"I know you do, I just love watching my sexy husband be a wonderful father. Is that so bad?" She winks at me and makes her way over to the crib to check on Scorpius.

Hermione bends down and whispers something to him and I can't help but be grateful for the life that I have now. I have three beautiful children, the best wife in the world, and I can be who I really am now. No more disguises. I wouldn't give up this life for anything.

I get up and walk Selene over to the crib and lay her next to her brother. "I love you, Mione. I don't think I've told you that enough."

"I love you too, Dray," she kisses my cheek. "Come back to bed while they sleep."

"Yes, love."

*+*+*

"We are not buying them brooms, Draco."

"Why not? They'd be so cute, they'd love them. We can even get Selene a pink one."

Hermione puts a hand on her hip, "They're turning one, they can barely walk, they don't need to be flying around the house."

"Fine," I pout and set the brooms back down. "So what're you thinking we get them?"

"I have no idea..." she looks around the toy store, "Dont let me forget, we have to pick up Rose before the party and she's staying the weekend. Lyra is going with Avery Friday and won't be back until the following Friday."

"Alright."

Hermione looks over at me, "What's wrong, dear?"

"I can't believe they're already one. It seems like yesterday they were born. Maybe we could just buy them a potion that will make them stay this little. That'd be great." I glance around for an associate to ask.

"Dray, we can't make them stay little forever. As much as I'd love to keep my babies babies, we can't. That's not a think and they deserve to have a childhood, experience Hogwarts, date people..."

"Selene isn't allowed to date until she's 50. I've already decided that."

"Draco..." she shoots warningly. "Anyways, don't you want to see who they grow up to be? They could be scholars, or quidditch players, or aurors, or teachers. They'll be great, but if we keep them babies, they'll never have that chance."

"I suppose..." I pick up a stuffed animal unicorn and dragon, "How about these?"

*+*+*

"I can't do this, Draco!"

"What, it's too hard to have three infants in the house, so you're just going to leave?"

"It's too hard having you in the house, Draco! You're never home, and when you are, you're too busy with the kids to pay any attention to your wife. I can't take it," Hermione snaps.

"Well, I' m sorry that I'm off at work because someone has to pay the bills around here.I'm sorry that I want to spend time with my children when I'm home because I miss so much while I'm at work," I snap back.

"I just want my husband back, Draco. We used to have fun, go to dinner, talk about stuff. Now, it's all about the kids and how they're doing. What about me, Draco? Have you ever thought about how I'm doing while I'm at home with three children by myself?" Hermione walks into the bedroom and slams the door. As soon as the door is shut the twins start screaming.

"Great, now you've woken up the twins. Nice going, Mione..."

The door slams open, "Dont you dare put that on me."

"Who slammed the door? Who's the one that started yelling? Who's the one stomping around like they have something to be mad about?" I snap.

"Get out."

"You can't kick me out of my own house, that's not how this works."

"I said, GET OUT!"

*+*+*

"Daddy, do you think we'll be in Slytherin like you?" Selene asks over the breakfast table.

"And Neville too! It would suck having to play against him on the pitch," Scorpius adds.

"Why don't you want to be in Gryffindor? We all know that's the better house," Mione chimes in as she sets down another plate of waffles.

I playfully elbow my wife, "Everyone knows that Slytherin is the best house, there's no argument against it. We're a Slytherin house now. You're surrounded by Malfoys, and Malfoys are always in Slytherin."

"Hey, I'm a Ravenclaw," Lyra reminds.

"Gross, I look awful in red. Not too bad in blue though." Selene bats her eyes, "Right daddy?"

"Of course, Princess. Anyways, you guys can be in whatever house, as long as you're happy," I state with a smile.

Scorpius folds his arms over his chest, "I won't be happy unless I'm in Slytherin, it's just un-Malfoy to be in any other house."

"Hey!" Mione and Lyra exclaim at the same time.

I shrug my shoulders, "He's kinda got a point." I wink at my son.