I do not own Harry Potter, or it's characters. This is merely a work of fanfiction.

This chapter is short, but I really liked it as a stopping point. There will be a lot in the Epilogue, including the triplets soulmates.

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"Did you have any trouble at Gringotts?" Holly asked Lord Black as she bounced Lyra and Scorpius in her arms.

"Of course not. They're not going to tell Lord Black no." Regulus boasted.

Holly shook her head at the wizard, "Well I'm glad there was no trouble."

Regulus held out his arms for Lyra, and Holly passed her over. Regulus bounced her gently with a wistful smile on his face.

"What's that look?" Draco asked.

"Bill and I signed up to be foster parents. I know we're old-"

"You're not old!" Holly protested.

"Right, well we're older than you two. Luna is grown, with children of her own. Helping with the twins is nice, but it's not the same. I just don't know if we'll get the chance. Obviously we don't want children to be in danger. It will be incredibly traumatic for them to be taken from their families, but on the other hand, if we can give them a better life..."

"Then you have a duty to," Holly finished.

"Exactly."

Draco bounced Sirius as he sent a silent prayer to Mother Magic that his godfather would get the chance to raise another child.

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Draco heard one of the triplets cry, and got out of bed to comfort them. He picked up Scorpius, and upon finding his diaper dry, decided to make him a bottle. He sat down in the chair near the crib and held it steady as Scorpius drank happily.

"I love you Scorp," he whispered as he watched his son drink.

He was tired. He was still playing Seeker, and taking classes, but he knew Holly was even more so. She had the triplets with her most of the time. Even with all the help in the world, it was still a lot to manage, and she liked to do as much as she could herself.

Holly began to stir in her sleep and looked around. Her eyes lit on Draco in the chair with little Scorpius in his arms. Draco smiled at her sleepily, and returned his eyes to Scorpius.

Holly laid back down and snuggled against the pillow, enjoying the last few moments of silence before the other babies woke up in search of their playmate.

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Hermione and Holly sat across from each other in the Hufflepuff Common Room. A few energetic First and Second Years were taking turns trying to entertain the babies as they did their tummy time on the carpet in the middle of the sitting area.

"Do you think you'll be ready to return to our lessons soon?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, I think so. I have an idea for a new research topic."

"What's that?"

Holly watched the babies where they played. A Hufflepuff with blonde braids was making a flower dance in front of their faces, keeping them occupied. She smiled at the girl before she answered Hermione's question.

"Doesn't it seem odd to you that men can't have children? I mean, on their own. You would think that magic would have found a way by now."

Surprise filled Hermione's features. "You want to create a men's fertility potion?"

"I want to try, at the very least. We're not Healers, but we are two of the most powerful women in our generation. We're both mothers. We know what it is to create life. I want that option for our children, and our friends."

Hermione looked at her children. Every time Helena or Henry tried to get close to Lyra, Scorpius or Sirius' magic would start to spark off them in a luminescent green. Lyra blew bubbles with her spit in an attempt to calm her brothers down.

"They're just like you," Hermione giggled.

Holly blushed as she looked at them. Henry budged back a little bit on his chubby arms, away from Lyra. Sirius and Scorpius' magic settled once they saw he was backing away. They turned their attention to some bubbles a First Year had blown their way instead.

"It's not going to be as simple as the women's fertility potion," Hermoine noted. "It could take years and years."

"We have time," Holly mused.

Hermione nodded. "Let's do it Hols. It's worth a try."

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Holly walked the halls, enjoying the peace and quiet. She had just a few moments until she was expected in the Potions classroom. She passed a group of girls that giggled at her. She paused and looked at them appraisingly.

"Is there something I can help you with?" She asked.

They paled at being addressed by her, but a rather brave Ravenclaw stepped forward. "Where are your children? Or have you left them to be raised by house elves?"

Holly took a step forward, and the girl shrank back instinctively. "The Heirs of Slytherin have a father, Lord Slytherin. He can take care of them. Even if he couldn't, their Godparents are Lord Gryffindor and his future wife. Their Grandparents are Lord and Lady Malfoy. They are all capable of watching sleeping babies. Are your families so unsupportive that you find it baffling that a mother could leave her children for a mere ten hours a week?"

The girls all looked nervously at each other, avoiding her gaze. "That's what I thought. Get to class before I report you to a Professor."

The girls scampered off and Holly watched them go with a small smirk. She turned on her heels and continued her walk to the Potions classroom. One day, perhaps not too far in the future, they would get it.

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As the weeks passed, Cissa and Lady Longbottom began to plan Neville and Ginny's bonding in earnest. Plans were made to accommodate all of the student body the day before the train left for London, so that all could be present.

Blaise busied himself with preparing everyone's gowns, and dress robes. One afternoon, Blaise pulled Ginny to Holly's private quarters for her first of many fittings.

"Oh Gin, you look marvelous. This beading is immaculate!"

"Thank you Hols. Mum did it."

Cissa beamed from where she kneeled by the hem, inspecting a crystal. "It was an honor to bead your gown, dear. You look other-worldly.

"Thank you mum."

Holly smiled as she watched Cissa inspect the beadwork, making sure everything was perfect. She couldn't deny that her sister looked absolutely radiant. Every bead glistened in the candlelight.

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Draco rolled his shoulders as he entered the Slytherin Common Room. It had been a long day. He had gone to Malfoy Enterprises early this morning, before the sun rose, for a Board Meeting. Then he had classes all day. Finally he was returning to the Slytherin Common Room.

The sound of a wailing baby caught his attention, and he hurried towards where Holly was sitting with the triplets. They were sprawled on one of the carpets in the middle of the room. He scooped up Sirius who was crying wildly and sat down beside Holly.

"What happened here?" He asked Sirius in a look of mock consternation.

Holly pushed a stray hair back into her braids and huffed out in frustration. "Nothing happened. Siri just refused to go down for his last nap, so he's cranky."

"Aww," Draco cooed, cuddling Sirius close. Sirius' eyes immediately started to close as he rested his head against Draco's chest. "Did you miss Papa? You have to be good for your Mum. There's three of you, and just one of her."

Holly smiled softly at them. Scorpius and Lyra were still happily doing their tummy time, watching an enchanted Snitch as it flew in front of them. Holly leaned back against the couch and rubbed at her eyes, thankful that it was almost the triplets bedtime.

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It was the last Quidditch game of the season, and Holly was determined to see Draco and Ginny play. She had to skip almost all of the games this year, but this was Draco's last game as a Hogwarts student.

Lord Black and Lucius had altered one of the Quidditch boxes, turning it into an enclosed space that heating and cooling charms could be placed on, so the children would be comfortable.

"This is lovely Papa," Luna complimented.

"Thank you dear," Regulus beamed. "It was actually quite easy to do. I'm surprised no one did it before we did."

Holly held Lyra facing out towards the pitch as the players took the field. She, Scorpius, and Sirius squealed with joy when Draco flew by, close enough for them to see his pale blonde hair.

"Merlin, you're Quidditch mad already." Holly mumbled as the triplets watched the game with wide eyes. "I think this is the longest I've ever seen them pay attention to something."

Cissa laughed from behind her and Holly couldn't help but smile. It was so nice to be here with all of her friends and their children, watching her husband's Quidditch game.

"He's seen it," Cedric observed after only half an hour.

Holly searched for Draco in the sky, and sure enough he was pushed against his broom, zooming after a blur of gold. He wrapped his hand around the Snitch and raised it triumphantly. The triplets laughed wildly, as if they knew exactly what he had accomplished.

Draco entered the box a moment later and pulled Holly into a kiss. Cissa and Lucius scooped up the triplets with an indulgent chuckle.

"Allright babies, let's get going. Draco and Holly, we'll watch them so you can celebrate. We'll be at the Hogsmeade cottage if you need us!"

Draco waved them off as he continued to kiss his wife, uncaring who saw him. He felt triumphant. He finally had everything he wanted. He had beat Gryffindor, he had the witch of his dreams, and three perfect babies.

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Draco swallowed a sip of his firewhiskey, and looked across the sitting area at Marcus. He had a haughty smirk on his face, as he sat with his arm around Pansy.

"Why do you look so pleased with yourself?"

Holly nudged him with her elbow, but he continued to look at them shrewdly. He just knew something was off with them. Marcus looked down at Pansy, and she nodded.

"We just found out Pansy is pregnant."

Holly launched herself off of the sofa with truly impressive speed to pull Pany into her arms for a hug. They were speaking in such a high, rushed tone, that Draco gave up trying to understand their conversation.

"Congratulations," he told Marcus. "But you know you still have to live here, or in Hogsmeade, since your Holly's guard? Unless you've found something more interesting to do?"

Marcus scoffed, "Guarding Holly and the triplets is probably the most interesting job there is. Scorpius and Sirius are gonna be little scamps. Besides, Pansy will be with her whenever she's not working on Potions with Hermione."

Draco nodded as he took another sip of his drink. "I'm glad you're staying."

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Draco kissed up the line of Holly's neck, and ground his hips against hers. He lifted her up into his arms, and pressed her harder against the walls of the Ministry hallway.

"We're supposed to be going to the Wizengamot," Holly mumbled.

"They can wait. When was the last time we were alone?"

Holly moaned in his ear as he nipped her collar bone with his teeth. She was trying to think straight. It was the Spring session of the Wizengamot. They were already nearly late.

"I just love you done up like this," Draco whispered. "You look like a queen. I love when you put them in their place, remind them who you are. The witch that killed Dumbledore, the woman that restored the Olde Ways. Fuck Hols, please."

Surely they could wait a few more minutes. She allowed her head to lull back in pleasure as Draco maneuvered their bodies and pulled up the layers of her skirt. She dug her nails into his shoulders through the fabric of his robes.

"Don't finish inside me! I want to be in Ginny's bonding."

Draco groaned in frustration. "Fine. But can we stop with that after her bonding?"

"Yes. I promise."

Draco smiled and returned his attention to the pursuit of pleasure.

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"You couldn't wait two hours?" Neville jeered.

The girls walked ahead of them. Ginny had a few things she wanted to pick up for their bonding in London before they headed back to the castle. Draco and Holly had appeared in the Wizengamot chambers ten minutes late, with goofy grins on their faces.

"Not with the triplets. We're hardly ever alone. Plus Hols in that dress? No, I'm a man who takes an opportunity when I see it."

"I'm scarred for life," Neville bemoaned.

"Sorry Nev."

Neville's cheeks pinked as he watched the girls enter the Brown family's boutique in front of them. Draco and Neville waited outside the shop, enjoying the quiet. Draco broke the silence after a moment, remembering the talk Cedric and Zach had with him before his own bonding.

"Nev, you've got to be careful with Ginny. Unless you want your own triplets or twins, you need to use the charm and the potion. Just one won't do it."

"We'll be careful," Neville assured. "I'd like to finish my apprenticeship first. Plus. Gin will be done with school by then. We'll stay at Hogwarts for a few years at least."

"Aww Nev, would you miss us?"

"Of course not," he lied with a small smirk.

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Beltane came and went, and the early summer descended upon the castle. Students traded in their heavy cloaks for light breathable fabrics. Winter gloves were packed away and gave way to pastel gloves with scalloped hems.

NEWT's were rapidly approaching, driving the oldest students into a studying frenzy. The children of the Heirs were shepherded to the Hogsmeade homes in an attempt to give the other students a chance to focus on exams without the distraction of wailing babes.

Hermione and Holly spent much of their time together, passing the days as well as they were able until the boys returned from their classes. It was only a couple of weeks, but they seemed to drag by.

Hermione placed Helena on a changing table in the corner of the nursery, and prepared to change her into a playdress, now that her nap was over.

"Can you bring me a diaper?"

"Just a minute," Holly replied.

She sat down Lyra in the enclosed play area, grabbed a diaper from a shelf, and brought it to Hermione. Holly felt the wards shift, and knew Draco and Zach had returned. Though Draco still acted as if he disliked Zach, they were quickly becoming good friends.

"We're home!" Draco called.

"In the nursery!" Holly returned.

Draco and Zach entered a moment later, stripping off their school robes and throwing them on a chair in the corner. Draco kissed Holly quickly before climbing over the partition of the play area and sitting amongst the children. The triplets giggled and scooted towards him with determination as Zach greeted Henry.

"How do you think it went?" Hermione asked as she picked up Helena from the changing table.

"We killed it, obviously." Draco sneered.

Hermione laughed in disbelief and looked at Zach. "How did it actually go?"

"Pretty well, actually. I think we all did well, though Pansy threw up during the last exam. She had to leave before it was over."

"Well that can't be helped," Holly noted. "Morning sickness is awful."

"It was only History of Magic anyways," Zach noted. "It was the last exam of the day, and we're done after today."

"What do you want to bet she pukes at graduation?"

Holly threw a baby onesie at Draco's head, and he caught it with a smirk.

"You shouldn't bet on our friend's misery!"

"Yes dear," he cooed as he held up Lyra to defend him with her innocent pout. Holly turned her back as Zach whispered, "Five galleons."

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Draco bumped shoulders with Zach, who sighed and slipped five galleons into his outstretched palm.

"Bastard," Zach whispered.

"Not quite, little badger. My parents were bonded."

Zach couldn't help the loud laugh that escaped at that. Hermione fixed him with a reproachful look from across the tent.

They were greeting parents and distinguished guests at this after graduation reception, but it was difficult to take seriously. The sun was bright and The Black Lake was calling his name. Their parents had helpfully taken the babies so they could attend to their duties.

Neville snuck up behind them, and wedged his way between them. He nodded politely at people that passed, shaking hands and giving the appropriate responses when necessary.

"Do you think your parents would mind terribly if we skived off the rest of today? I am getting bonded tomorrow. I just want to go swimming and have a bit of fun, without the babies, as much as I love them."

Draco looked at Zach, who shrugged. "I don't think they'd mind too much. Cissa would probably take them for a whole week if we asked."

"Too true," Draco noted. "Let me send an elf to ask, but I think we should be fine. They were going to watch them tonight anyway."

A few minutes passed while they waited for Trixie to return. They greeted and smiled hopefully as the line dwindled down and the girls rejoined them. Trixie returned a moment later.

"Mistress, Lord Black, and Lady Smith said they would be happy to watch the babies for the rest of the day. They also said if they being left with the babes, they not be accepting criticism for how much they be buying for them during that time."

Draco laughed uproariously, "Only mother. They'll have all new wardrobes, and a pony each, by the time we get back."

"At the rate they grow, they could probably use it," Holly laughed.

The rest of their friends joined them as the lines died down and parents filed their way towards Hogsmeade. Blaise threw an arm around Holly's shoulders. Daphne beamed at Holly from Viktor's side.

"No babies today?" Blaise asked.

"They're with their grandparents for the day, in Hogsmeade. Though I wouldn't be surprised if they took them to London to shop. Either way, we're all child free today."

"So....party?" Theo posed.

"Party," Ginny confirmed with a wicked smile.

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Ginny rolled over in bed, to find Holly waiting for her.

"Go away," she grumbled. "It's too early."

"No can do, sissy. You're getting bonded today, and I've got to help you get ready."

Ginny pushed herself up, and wiped her eyes tiredly as Holly handed her a Hangover Potion. Ginny threw it back in one shot, and smiled as it soothed the ache in her head.

"Alright then. What's first?"

"Shower. Then we'll get ready in my quarters. Mums already down there with the triplets."