LILLIANS POV

     As soon as all of the Death Eaters were either killed, knocked out, or fled, I looked over at Gell- Father. Damn, that's going to take a while to get used to.

     "Later is officially here. Start talking."

     He didn't look surprised by my demand, but he had a small smile fighting to take place.

     "You don't beat around the bush do you? You're just like your Mother in that sense. I'll start from the beginning. I met Bloom in Hogwarts. I was a year ahead of her. I think I was in my sixth year? Anyways, we had the same friend group and ended up becoming friends.

     After a while, I started liking your mom. We ended up dating the rest of sixth year, and all of seventh year. When she graduated, we broke up. She wanted to travel, and live in different magical cultures.

     A couple years later, we run into each other, I think at a tea shop. We started talking, mostly catching up, and reminiscing about our Hogwarts days. I was going to ask for a date, but she beat me to it.

     Later, we got married. On our wedding day, Bloom found out that she was with child. We were so excited to be parents, but so nervous. I was only 22, and she was 21.

     After the long 9 months, you were finally born. Your Mother was a complete sobbing mess. At first I was laughing, but then I saw you, and started crying also. Before you accuse us, they weren't tears of sadness. They were tears of pure happiness.

     Lillian, you were the most beautiful baby I've seen. We couldn't agree on a name, so we made a deal. She'd name your first name, I'd get the middle name, but we both agreed to have your last name as Grindelwald. Your full name isn't Lillian Smith. It's Lillian Rose Grindelwald.

     We were blessed to get 2 years with you. One day, I took you to visit some family friends with me. I got a feeling that something wasn't right, so I asked my friend if she could look after you got a bit. She agreed, and I immediately left to go find Bloom.

     I arrived at our house too late. Voldemort had already gotten to her. I didn't want to admit it to myself. In the hopes of getting revenge, I went to go find him. I ended up finding some of his Death Eaters instead.

     I was so angry, that want I wasn't fully aware of my actions. I did stuff that I'm ashamed of. The Ministry ended up finding out about it. From my past, I already had a colorful track record, but I didn't care.

     I cared that my Wife was murdered. I cared that my Daughter wouldn't grow up with her Mother. I cared that my Daughter wouldn't have her Father either. I came back to my friends house, and immediately took you into my arms.

     I started to panic. I didn't know what the ministry would do, so I started to see if anyone was trying to have a child. I finally ended up with the Smiths. When I was talking to them, they seemed like they would name amazing parents. They didn't seem like they would hurt you. If I'd known, you wouldn't have been with them.

     I was heartbroken to give you too them, but I thought I was doing the right thing. After I left, the Ministry quickly found me. I got a trial, but it was very short. I was sent to Azkaban for life.

     One night, I heard hundreds of alarms going off. They were signalling that a bunch on inmates were escaping. That's the night that Bellatrix, and a bunch of other Death Eaters were set free. A young man, I think you call him Mattheo, came to my cell.

     He knew who I was, and knew what I'd done in my past. He asked if I wanted to join the Death Eater ranks. I told him to go to hell with that idea. The only reason why I would want to be set free was to see you. I didn't know he was able to use legilimency, and I was rusty on keeping my walls up.

     When he was digging through my mind, I guess he came across the name Lillian. He said that he knew you, and that you were also a Death Eater. I was so mad when I heard him say that, but I had to keep in mind that you didn't know about Bloom.

     Mattheo offered to set me free and help me reunite with you. I took his offer, and he started filling me in on what he knew about you. He said that he thought that Veronica and Nicholas beat you, but you never really opened up to him, and that you only really opened up to Draco, Enzo, and Theo.

     He let me out, and introduced me to you inner circle of friends. They all ended up agreeing to help me. We originally agreed that I would meet you even you went to Hogwarts, but they told me you've never been. That your been homeschooled without being able to use magic.

     Fast forward to today. I was in the garden the whole time, trying to get the courage to talk to you. I heard you talk with Nicholas, and the entire thing with Veronica. I was proud that you took a stand for yourself. Then you came into the garden. I thought for a short while, that as soon as you saw me, you would know I was your Father.

     But then you started trying to make small talk with no recognition in your eyes. That killed me a little bit. I tried to pay it cool, that it didn't really bother me, but I was just lying to myself. Then everyone came into the garden after you, and I was about to tell you I was your Father. Then all of this happened.

     So there you have it. That's the story. If you don't want me in your life that's completely fine. I understand. Just please tell me now."

     By the time Father is finished talking, I'm crying. I don't know what to say. I slowly walk over towards him, and find that he's also crying. I give him a hug that neither he or I was expecting.

     He returns the hug, and we just stand there, crying. After a while, we stop hugging and I take a couple steps back. I look at him and give him my answer.

I don't think that the back story is very good, but let me know what you think of it. Ok m sorry for not posting this yesterday. I had a migraine, and I wasn't feeling good. Please let me know what you thought of this chapter. What do you think Lillians answer is going to be? Love you all💚🤍