Riddle Me This

Chapter 77

Catherine's POV

After the girls were gone, Draco moved and sat next to me on the loveseat.

"I sent Mother a letter this morning telling her about the engagement." Draco said, handing me the flowers. I smiled as I held them.

"And you're bribing me with flowers in the hopes that the engagement party will be at the Manor?" I asked. Draco frowned and pouted slightly.

"I just bought you flowers because I haven't in awhile." Draco explained. I smiled a little more.

"That's sweet." I said, kissing his cheek gently. "But we're still not having the party at the Manor. " Draco pouted a little more. I giggled. "Come with me." I said, standing and heading to the kitchen, putting the flowers in a vase and heading to the china cabinet. I knocked three times on the left side, and then traced an 'S'. The china cabinet scooted to the side to reveal the dining room.

"I'm impressed." Draco said as he walked in, looking around.

"Good enough for an engagement party?" I asked as I leaned against the table. It was one of the rooms I never touched. Silver marble with white veins covered the floor and ceiling, connected with white painted walls with a dark mahogany dining table that could sit ten. Draco smirked at me as he kissed me gently.

"I think it is." Draco agreed. I smiled as I pulled him into a snog.

Within the week, a date for an engagement party and invitations were sent out. The next month, my house was filled with happy laughter. Andromeda had come with Teddy, and was sitting in the living room, talking to Molly. When Draco asked why I had invited Molly, I explained that it was only fair since we were at her house, and I thought it'd be a good way to show he wasn't still a complete prat and could behave himself considering I had at least one of her children over frequently for tea.

A knock on the door called me away, and when I opened the door, I was nearly tackled by Narcissa.

"Narcissa!" I said happily, noticing a suitcase at her side. "You're staying?" I asked. She pulled back and looked a little confused.

"Draco didn't tell you?" She asked. I bit my lip a little as I looked back into the house.

"Draco and I don't live together yet." I admitted. Narcissa looked embarrassed briefly. "But you can always stay here if you'd like. I have no problem with that." Narcissa smiled softly.

"Thank you, Catherine." I nodded and showed her to the room she could use before heading downstairs with her. As we were passing the sitting room, Teddy ran out, and on his heels was Andromeda. She caught sight of her sister, and after getting a hold on her grandson, stood there, and looked highly uncomfortable.

"Cissy." Andromeda said with a nod. Narcissa smiled gently.

"Dromie." Narcissa looked down to Teddy and smiled. "And who's this?" She asked gently.

"My grandson. Edward. He's Dora's little one." Andromeda explained. Narcissa looked slightly uncomfortable, but kept the small smile.

"He's beautiful." Narcissa said. I just stood there, looking between the two, before taking Teddy and stepping away.

"You two do your sister bonding stuff with Molly as peace keeper." I lifted Teddy above my head with a smile. "We're going to go find Harry." Teddy squealed happily as we headed to the dining room. When I entered, Draco turned and smiled at me.

"Stealing babies now, Cat?" Ginny teased. I stuck my tongue out at her.

"No. I'm taking him out of the line of fire. Sorry to say that your mother is playing peace keeper between Narcissa and Andromeda." I then turned to Draco with a glare. "Though, this happened after I so lovingly showed my future mother-in-law to the room she could use while she visited since her son couldn't be bothered to tell her our living situation." I said as I hipped Teddy. Draco flinched a little.