WHO: Draco Malfoy & Astoria Greengrass
WHAT: Draco is filling Astoria in on some shared history (post Daphne/Astoria's meeting)
WHERE: The community garden
WHEN: Tuesday afternoon
RATING: PG
Draco figured he could escape telling Astoria about their shared future, but then he felt guilty about wanting to foist everything onto Daphne. He felt even guiltier when he saw how upset Scorpius was about the whole thing. He could only imagine how Cressida felt too. He didn't want to overwhelm Astoria, but he couldn't stand seeing his children hurt. Even before the magic messed with his age, Draco wanted nothing more than to protect both children. Now that he had the benefit of extra memories? The need just intensified. Still, how was he supposed to go about telling Astoria they'd marry some day? They weren't those people yet. At home, he was just starting to open up to her in letters. She was a brilliant friend, but still Daphne's little sister. And in her time? Draco could only imagine what she might think of
him. Regardless, he couldn't put the meeting off. It wasn't fair to her or the children.
He stopped at the bakery where he picked up cold drinks and assorted treats. Startling news always went better with sweets, right? He took up residence on one of the stone benches near the back so they'd have some privacy. "Astoria!" He called when he spotted her. He stood up quickly and flashed a smile. "Hullo."