Title: Breaking the News Rating: PG-13 Word Count: 504 Notes/Warning: Written for lj dramoinedrabble 2009 Valentines

Challenge: As long as we have each other. We have each other. Moulin Rouge Draco and Hermione had decided to inform Rose, Scorpius, and Hugo that they were dating during Hogwarts' first Hogsmeade weekend. Therefore, they arranged to meet their children at The Three

Broomsticks at 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Feeling nervous about Roses and Hugos reactions, Hermione had insisted on getting to the pub an hour early so they could get a table near the rear of the establishment just in case someone started a scene. Although Draco had teased Hermione about coddling her kids, hed not made a fuss over arriving early. As he and Hermione walked into The Three Broomsticks, however, both of them froze upon catching sight of a young couple snogging in a dark corner. Is that Rose and Scorpius?

They are barely sixteen! Did his hand just go up her shirt? Godric H. Gryffindor! Dont they realize that they are in public? Ive never been so embarrassed in my life! You take care of Rose and Ill talk to Scorpius. Hermione nodded and marched determinately toward the writhing couple. Rose Weasley, you come with me right this instant! Scorpius Malfoy, Ive never been more

disappointed in you. Mum! Dad! The young couple broke apart looking guilty. Stand up now, young lady. We are going to discuss your behavior somewhere private. Gather your things, Scorpius. We are returning to Hogwarts immediately. Rose began to cry. I love him, Mum! And nothing you can say is going to make me drop him!

Hermione glanced toward Draco, barely refraining from rolling her eyes. He smirked in return, before grabbing Scorpius by the arm and pulling him toward the entrance of the pub. Dont worry, Rose, Scorpius called out to her. As long as we have each other, we have each other! Merlins pants, son, Draco barked, as he yanked him outside. If you are going to spout off romantic drivel, at least make sure it isnt complete nonsense. 0-0-0 Five hours later, Draco and Hermione sat in a much calmer pub sipping butterbeer.

Rose took the news of our dating much better than I thought she would, Hermione told him. Same with Scorpius, Draco admitted. However, I believe his relief that I wasnt going to try and force him to stop dating Rose, lessened the blow of our annoucement. Hermione nodded. Yes. That seemed to be the case with Rose, too. All in al , I think we handled the situation amazingly well. Definitely, she agreed, raising her bottled and clinking it against his. In fact, we did so well, that I believe we

deserve some sort of reward for being such understanding and considerate parents. What kind of reward would you like? Hermione asked him, looking suspicious. Draco grinned. Its been a long time since Ive snogged a beautiful girl in public, he told her, waggling his eyebrows. Hermione giggled and leaned towards him, almost feeling sixteen again. Okay, she whispered against his lips. As long as my Mum and Dad dont find out. And with that, Draco Malfoy crushed Hermione to him in a passionate kiss,

taking his time to slowly push his hand up the back of her shirt.