My Daughter (Dramione)

Chapter 10 (Updated)

"Master Draco." The small house elf bowed. "What can Trinkey do for Master?"

"Please fetch my coat and a pair of gloves from my quarters," Draco instructed.

The small house elf nodded and disappeared and returned after a few seconds. The small elf handed the thick black coat and black leather gloves to her master. Draco thanked the faithful house elf before dismissing her to continue her duties.

"I did not know you have a house elf inside the castle," Alicia spoke after Draco wore his gloves.

"Well, Trinkey was a house elf back in Malfoy Manor, but after the war, we set them free. Despite being free Trinkey is very loyal and still loves to serve the Malfoy line." Draco explained.

"Shall we?" He asked and offered his arm for Alicia to hold.

"Sir, we can't apparate," Alicia informed remembering the anti-apparition charm around the castle and grounds.

"Don't worry." Draco chuckled and nudge Alicia to hold his arm. "I had to ask permission and the Headmistress was happy to approve."

Alicia smiled and took Draco's arm and told him the location.

"Hold on tight," Draco said.

In an instant, they were like inside a tight tube, but it was possible for everything to twist, turn and stretch. Draco was used to such use of transportation, but Alicia was not. She remembered hating the mode of transportation due to the after-effects of its use.

When they landed, Alicia immediately found an alley and began to vomit the contents of her brunch. Despite bringing out all the contents of her stomach she still felt as if thousands punched her stomach.

"First time?" Draco asked when Alicia returned to his side. He offered her a bottle of water.

"No, but I do despise the experience." Alicia gulped the contents of the bottle to diminish the taste to bile from her mouth.

Draco laughed and studied the area where they landed. "Godric's Hollow." He said. "You live here?"

"No, sir," Alicia answered. "I live with the Weasleys in the Burrow. Uncle Harry wanted Mum to stay here since it is closer to Uncle Harry's parents." Alicia explained as they walked towards a flower shop around the corner.

"I see." Draco nodded.

Alicia smiled and opened the door of the small flower shop. As they entered the shop she was greeted by a familiar warm and motherly voice.

"Is that Alicia Granger I see?" A woman stepped out of the counter and scanned her new costumers. 

Alicia giggled and enveloped the middle-aged woman in a warm hug. "It's good to see you, Mrs. Fillins. How are you?"

"Oh, my dear." Mrs. Fillin's kissed her cheek. "I have been well and you?"

"Never better." Alicia smiled and returned the light peck on the cheek. "I have missed you so much, nanny."

Mrs. Matilda Fillins was once Alicia's nanny and Hermione's faithful caretaker when she was bedridden during pregnancy. Once Alicia was born she offered to care for her when the Potters were busy eradicating the remaining members of Voldemort's movement.

Ever since the battle of Hogwarts and the death of the Dark Lord, everything was expected to fall into place, but sadly it began to get worse. The office of the Minister of Magic was constantly fought over and the power vacuum in the Ministry threw everything into chaos.

Mrs. Fillins eventually became Alicia's first teacher. She had taught Alicia how to read, write and draw.

"It looks like you've brought a friend." Mrs. Fillins noticed the sound of the bells ring as the door opened. "You never bring a fri-" Mrs. Fillins' eyes widened when she saw who entered her flower shop.

"Mrs. Fillins, this is Professor Malfoy, he's the Potions Master in Hogwarts." Alicia excitedly introduced as she gestured to the man standing beside her.

"Hello, Mrs. Fillins." Draco greeted with a warm smile.

"How are you, Draco?" the flower shop owner greeted with a tone of familiarity which Alicia noticed.

"I am well." He answered. "How about you? It has been 15 years?" He said unsure of the time passed.

"Indeed, my boy. Indeed." Mrs. Fillins nodded and faced Alicia who was curiously watching their interaction. "I assume you are looking for flowers for your mum?"

"Yes and for Uncle Harry's parents," Alicia replied with a giggle and immediately ran towards the flower displays.

"I have the perfect flowers for Hermione. Wait right here." the shopkeeper disappeared through the back door behind the counter.

As they waited for the shopkeeper to return Alicia faced her curious looking professor. Since she had noticed the familiarity her curiosity kicked in.

"Professor, I was not aware you know Mrs. Fillins."

"It has been years since I last saw her, but she is an old family friend," Draco explained. Alicia knew better not to pry.

The back door opened and revealed Mrs. Fillins appeared holding three bouquets of flowers.

"For Lily and James." She handed the usual white lilies and clumps of white primroses.

"You always have the most beautiful flowers." Alicia smiled and inhale the sweet scent of the flowers.

"Thank you, sweetheart. Remember these?" Mrs. Fillins showed her the next bouquet.

Alicia placed the bouquets of flowers on the counter and pulled a flower from the bouquet Mrs. Fillins was showing.

She studied the beautiful magenta colored flora and tried to recall where she saw the flower.

"Of course!" Alicia exclaimed. These were the flowers that Alicia and Mrs. Fillins bred last year. "The Hermiones!"

"Yes." Mrs. Fillins nodded. "Those just bloomed recently. The cold weather does wonders for that particular flower."

"Mom would love these." Alicia sighed as she smelled the flowers. It reminded her of Hermione. She still had the bottle of her mother's perfume in her room in the burrow. It was Ginny's gift to her on her eleventh birthday.

Draco almost froze when he got a whiff of the scent. He never thought he could actually smell it again after years. The scent brought him comfort and warmth. Hermione was his sanctuary and her scent alone brought back many memories of their time together.

Alicia rummaged inside her purse to pull out a couple of galleons for the flowers. Mrs. Fillins raised her hand to stop Alicia from placing the money on the counter.

"Oh no, dear." She spoke sweetly and tucked a strand on Alicia's cheek. "Consider them as a gift. I have a feeling today is a beginning of a story. Say hello to Hermione for me."

"Of course, nanny and Thank you." Alicia gave her nanny one last hug before Mrs. Fillins disappeared in the back door.