It's enough to surprise Cepheus, too, and he begins to fuss a bit. Meanwhile, Rachel says, "Tummy smaller."

It takes a moment, but when Mia realizes what she's talking about, she gives her a full laugh.

"Yes, my tummy is smaller now, isn't it? My baby's here."

She lets Rachel peek into the pram just as two people that Scorpius can safely assume are Lemia and Mel come to the doorframe.

"It looks like the party's moved here," Mel says. "Is my Rachel being a handful?"

"Not at all."

And before she forgets, Mia gestures with a free hand and goes, "Mother, Master Mel, this is Scorpius Malfoy, a cousin of Draco's."

"Well, any family to Draco is family to me," Lemia says, brushing back some wisps of blonde hair before offering Scorpius her hand.