The next morning Hermione tiredly got up and took a cold shower to wake her up. She towel dried her hair as she did light makeup and changed. Once her hair was dry she straightened it so it wasn't so frizzy. She walked over to Scorpius's room and woke him up. "Wake up, Scorp."
"Why?" He whined.
"Because everyone thinks we're missing. You don't want to worry them, do you?" Hermione asked.
"No," he grumbled as he got up. He walked to the bathroom while rubbing his eyes as Hermione went downstairs to start breakfast. She mixed pancake batter and cracked eggs at the same time. She went back and forth from flipping pancakes and scrambling eggs. Once they were finished, Scorpius came downstairs with red puffy eyes from crying. He sniffed and lazily buttoned the wrong buttons on his shirt. Hermione got down on her knees in front of him and redid them. "I know you miss her, honey, and I'm so sorry you had to lose her at such a young age, but you'll see her again one day," Hermione spoke calmly. "You'll get to see Teddy and Victorie today," she attempted to cheer him up, "and Grandma Cissy, and Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny. And Uncle Theo and Aunt Pansy. And Aunt Luna"
"Will Uncle Blaise and Aunt Astoria be there too?" He asked hopefully.
"I'll owl them and ask them to come, ok bud?" Hermione smiled.
"Ok," he smiled weakly back.
"Here, have some breakfast," she spoke as she lifted him up into the bar stool before scooping him some food. As he ate she owled everyone.
Dear Narcissa,
It's come to my attention the Wizarding World has deemed Scorpius and I missing. That is false. He and I went on a short trip to America to clear our heads. We will be dropping by Malfoy Manor later to see everyone if that's alright with you. I will explain more and answer questions then.
Love,
Hermione.
Dear Harry and Ginny,
Scorpius and I are not missing. We were just on a short trip in America. We will be at Malfoy Manor for lunch to say hello to everyone. I hope to see you then.
Love,
Hermione
Dear Theo and Pansy,
Scorpius and I are fine. We've been in America and are back now. We'll be at lunch at Malfoy Manor today to catch up. Hope to see you there.
- Hermione
Dear Blaise,
I hope this finds you well. I'm not sure if in Spain you heard that the Ministry of Magic assumed Scorpius and I's disappearance. He and I went to America where I found Draco. He told me you knew where he was but I'm not angry at you for not telling me. Unfortunately, rather than come back with Scorpius and me he chose to stay there. However, we will be at Malfoy Manor this afternoon for lunch. Scorpius is very upset about leaving a little girl he met there and wishes your presence along with everyone else's today at lunch. I hope you and Astoria can make it.
- Hermione
Dear Luna,
Scorpius and I are fine. We've been in America for a short trip. I don't really understand why the Ministry assumed we were missing, but we will be at Malfoy Manor for lunch and hope you'll come and join us to catch up.
- Hermione
She sent the letters as soon as she wrote each one. She then began to quickly do the dishes and laundry. Scorpius sat on the couch and played with something around his neck. "What's that, honey?" Hermione asked.
