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*walks slowly closer, watching her and then smiles gently* And why are you breaking fathers?

Oh I didn't break him. He broke himself. I didn't do anything except talk to a boy.

*smirks* Yes, that would do it. *kneels to meet her eyes* You are a little young, sweetheart, to be breaking hearts already. *touches his heart* I shall have to guard mine. Now, who are you talking to to upset your father so?

*smiles*
A boy in my brother's house at Hogwarts. His name is Scorpius and I haven't broken his heart at all. We just had a pleasant talk about school and quidditch. Dad can be a little bit high strung sometimes.

*blinks, and there's the softest of smiles that graces his face* Dear dear girl. Who is your father?

I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself. I really have much nicer manners.

*holds out hand*

I'm Lily Potter.

*takes the hand offered and kisses it very gently* Lucius Malfoy, at your pleasure. *continues to smile* With that smile, I imagine you can be as cruel as you want but still be cherished.

You're Scorpius'... father?

I try not to be cruel. I'm really very nice most of the time

Grandfather. I'm afraid. I'm older then I look. The hair is...misleading. *winks* As am I.

Grandfather? ~~Wow~~ *blushes* I mean... it's very nice to meet you.

*smiles at her blush, touches her cheek with his finger lightly, touching a dimple* The pleasure is all mine, Miss Potter.

Oh yeah, the hair is completely misleading, only that it's not receeding like your dear darling Draco's. *scowls* Stay away from my daughter.

*gets off his knees, watching Ginny* I was merely introducing myself to the young lady. *holds up his hand* We were having a conversation.

You should know better than to speak to my child. Especially since I take after my mother.

Now now, there's no need to threaten. It's so...common. *does not smile, just bows his head a little at her* Surely there's no harm in...talking. *looks at her* What is it you don't want your daughter to hear?

I don't want her tainted with that pureblood ideology you're so fond of. *glares at him*

I introduced myself Mum. Really. This is Scorpius' grandfather

I seem to be stepping in it all over today.

*does smile for her* You've done nothing, sweetheart. Your mother is just paranoid. She's afraid I'll tell you how perfect you are, Princess and how very carefully you should guard that royal blood. *looks over at Ginny* I assure you, I am on my best behavior.

Your best behavior is rarely on par with what the best should be, Malfoy. *glares at him and puts a hand on Lily's shoulder* You didn't do anything wrong, Lils, he came to speak with you.

Again, I merely wanted to speak with such a charming child. *watching her* Miss Lily Potter didn't mind, did you? *turns his attention to the child, soothing smile* And I said nothing to upset you, did I?

I'm not upset. I don't think anyone has to be upset. *looks up at her Mum* Right?

No, sweetie, you don't need to be upset. *she on the other hand, does* Mr. Malfoy and I have a bit of past business that's never been cleared up.

Lucius, please! *and at this, bows a little but keeps his eyes trained on her should she try and pull a wand* The time for formalities can wait. Please, call me Lucius. We're all...being civil here. *warning tone* Aren't we?

I've never heard of a Malfoy being civil to a Weasley, much less a Potter, Lucius. *narrows her eyes*

*mumbles*

Scorpius was very nice to me and I'm a Weasley/Potter

I'm guessing it's not the point and I'll be quiet now.

People change. *looks over at Lily, he's very mindful to stay composed and sweet* Or is that a pleasure left only to the downtrodden and...common.

You've changed? *scoffs* Sorry if I don't believe that, perhaps it's because *stops because Lily is right there... swallows* Maybe things in the past aren't always forgotten.

You would be a fool to forget them. Adapt then. Is that a better word, more suited to my former villainy? I've...adapted to this new world.

Adaptation is good. Right Mum?

*smiles at her* You adapt or die. Remember that.

Adapt all you want, but that's not going to change what you did. I won't take out my disgust for you on your grandson, because I, unlike some people, don't take out my aggressions on children, Lucius, but you will stay away from my daughter and my sons.

*blinks, and his control disappears for a moment, eyes flash dangerously* ...children? When have I attacked children? *his smile returns* No. I won't. She's met my grandson, and I fully encourage this relationship.

*is terribly pissed off, but is trying to keep it in check for Lily's sake* Did you not consider Harry and I children when we were at Hogwarts? Luna? Neville? Ron and Hermione? *pauses and looks absolutely livid* Don't you remember Riddle's diary? The Ministry? I can think of more examples if you wish my daughter to see just how ruthless you are, but I hope you don't.

Oh. that. *does not shrug but looks away dismissively* I've never hidden what I was from my children and I see no point in hiding from yours. While you may not believe I've changed, and indeed, you are welcome to tell them whatever else you care to invent, I assure you I am not the man who did those things.

That? THAT?! *she's past livid now, incensed is better, she glares at him and it's obvious* That almost killed me. *takes a deep breath* I don't need to invent thing when you're involved, I have enough nightmares thank you.

*lowers her voice so Lily can't hear* Stay away from my daughter or I will make you regret it.

*tugs on Ginny's sleeve*

Please Mum. I'm very sorry. We should go.

My dear, dear woman. You can't make me regret. Anything. *turns on his heels, smiling at Lily* It was a pleasure talking to you, my sweet. I hope to see you again in more...relaxed circumstances.

I like to think I'd guard my blood no matter what type it was.

*his smile widens* See! Out of the mouth of babes!