You sat in your room and couldn't stop thinking about the conversation between your parents. The door opened and your dad walked in. You gave him a small smile.

'Can we talk?' He asked.

You nodded and sat up a bit. You dad sat down next you and sighed.

'Do you think that I'm a bad father?' He asked you.

'Of course not... you're only a bit angry sometimes.' You spoke honestly.

'I know... that's what I wanted to talk to you about. You have to hear me out. You deserve the truth. Please me talk first before you interrupt me.'

You nodded.

'When I was at Hogwarts Tom Riddle, also known as Voldermort, was in my class. He was in my house. He was a strange boy, but I was his only friend. He was interested in magic... The dark stuff. I first thought that it was amazing, but then he got more interested in dark magic then in the normal magic which schools teach you. He got so into it and he started practicing dark spells and he made his own dangerous spells. I don't know what happened but before I knew it I was all in the dark side or the evil side of magic. Dumbledor saw this and came towards me. He offered me help so I could become myself again. It worked and I slowly started getting back. Unfortunately, Tom found out. He told me that he would once become a great wizard. That everyone would once know his name and that he would come back to me to make sure everyone would know my name as well. Well he kept that promise. When you were 3 years old, a few months before the Harry Potter incedent... He came to our house. We were a happy family and nothing seemed wrong. He came to our door. I immediately recognised him. He said: "do you remember me Y/D/N?" And at that point your mother came in. You learned how to walk and she held you hand while walking towards me, asking me who was there. I was so proud of you, it was the first time you walked that far. Tom noticed that as well. "What's her name?" He immediately asked. "Y/N Y/L, Y/M/N... you remember Tom Riddle, right?" He told me that he was the Dark Lord.  No one until then knew who the dark Lord was, they only knew the name dark Lord of Lord Voldemort. I was shocked. "I told you everyone would know who I am one day. So now I came back for you. We have someone to eliminate: Harry, James and Lilly Potter. Will you be by my side? Like we always were?" I refused. But Tom had different plans. "You really think that you have a choice?! You know Lucius Malfoy right? He's part of my group. I call them: death eaters and I want you to be a part of it as well." I told him that I had a family, a daughter to take care of. I couldn't become evil, not again. "Y/D/N, I need you by my side. You know as much as I do about dark magic. I need you, your wife... and your daughter. So let me make this easier, I will kill your daughter and wife if that would convince you." I couldn't believe it. He would kill you and you mother. I had to become a death eater. I told him that I would join him if he promised that you and your mother would be safe. "I promise, I'll see you around. Try to contact Lucius. You two might like each other." He smiled and he left. Then a few months later the mark appeared and the dark Lord disappeared. I became good friends with Lucius who was proud to be a death eater. We pretended to be proud as well. When you were 8 things started to become dangerous. The death eaters became active. Planning on bringing the dark Lord back. We didn't want you to get involved at such a young age. So we decided to leave you to our house elfs. It was difficult... but we had to. When you were almost ready to become a death eater, we came back. We tried to look proud... my past wasn't supposed to haunt me like this... I'm so sorry. I had no choice.'

You looked at him... what a story.

'Dad... I didn't know. I would have understand. You could have told me. I care about you. Of course you're not a terrible dad. I love you.' You spoke and you hugged him.

'I locked you up in your room because Voldemort was staying at our house. I didn't want you to meet him yet... I got angry at Draco because you're growing up so fast. I just want to protect you.' You saw tears in his eyes. 'I ruined everything for you and your mother... I'm so sorry. I should have never looked into dark magic at Hogwarts. I shouldn't have left you alone when your were 9... I'm such an idiot.'

A tear rolled down his cheek. You wiped it away.

'You're not dad... you just made a few stupid mistake. Just like when I thought Pansy wasn't there and I got dressed in my room. Pansy walked in and saw my mark and I'm so sorry.'

Your dad looked at you.

'It's okay... you seem to be doing fine. If anything happens, make sure to tell me. I'll come over in a matter of seconds.'

'Wait until my father hears about this.'

That made you grin. Your father just looked at you in confusion.

'Draco always says that... never mind.' You grinned.

You kissed his cheek and he got up.

'Please Y/N... get that I still have to pretend that I love to be a death eater. I have to still be a terrible person. Just not to you.'

'Sure dad. I love you.' You smiled.

He smiled back and walked towards the door.

'Y/N... don't tell this to Draco, please.'

'I won't dad.' You smiled.

'Oh and... This Christmas well be celebrating with just the three of us.' He smiled.

'Really? nice dad. See you later.' You smiled.

He walked out. You were so happy that he shared his story. You got him way better now. You hoped that things would be going better with him now. You got up and walked downstairs. You wondered around the house and saw your mother in the kitchen.

'Mom... I talked to dad.'

'Yes... I heard! I'm happy that he told you.' She smiled at you.

You walked towards her and gave her a hug.

'I'm sorry for being so mean to you two...'

'It's fine Y/N, you didn't know.' She spoke before hugging you back.

'Things are going to change around the house. No more hard working, lack of emotions and shouting. Your dad is going to feel a lot better.' Your mother smiled.

'Yes... I hope so. I'm going to decorate the tree!' You smiled while running towards the living room.

Your dad was already there with some stuff.

'May I help?' You asked.

'Of course honey!' He grinned.

You grabbed a silver bauble. You hung it in the tree.

'Watch out with those glass once.' Your dad smiled while decorating the tree with lights.

Your carefully grabbed some glass baubles and placed them carefully in the tree. Your mother walked in and smiled.

'Need some help?' You mother asked with a smile.

'Join in!' You grinned while helping your dad with the lights.

You mother walked out and came back with presents. She smiled at you and placed them underneath the tree.

'Mom! You're making me all curious!' you spoke enthusiastically.

'Just a few more days!' She smiled.

You looked through the box of decorations and grabbed some socks which you could attach to the fireplace. You finished that your dad cleaned the boxes up.

'We're all ready to celebrate!' Your dad smiled.

He looked truly happy... you were happy that you made up and understood what happened and why he was like that. You felt like a huge worry just disappeared. You smiled and looked around the living room.

'This was fun.' You grinned. 'I love you guys... I hope you know that.' You finished.

'Of course we do... We wished it would have all gone a bit differently. The things we told you about us being proud to be the monsters we are, isn't true. I hope you know that.' Your mother smiled.

'I know. We'll figure this out together. I know we can get through this... hopefully Draco feels the same.'

'Draco is a good boy... He will. He might be all into this now but as soon as things are going to get really hard, he'll see that he isn't like this.' Your dad answered.

'Yeah... I think so to. He has been busy trying to protect me at school. I'm sure he'll turn out fine, just like I will.'
'In the end... I just hope Harry is strong enough to take Voldemort down once and for all... With as less damage as possible.' Your mother sighed.

'Let's pray for that.' You smiled.

It was quiet for a while.

'Who's hungry? Let's get some dinner.' Your mother smile and you all walked towards the kitchen.