Conociendo a los padres

With Parvati, everything had been easy. They shared a bond like twins that others simply couldn't understand. In fact, it was Parvati herself who, with total naturalness, had asked the question years earlier, not long after Padma had discovered it for herself. Padma confirmed it, Parvati nodded and that was all. It didn't change their relationship in any way, something Padma appreciated. Her parents were another story. She thought her mother would accept it without much fuss, but her father was very old-fashioned about most things and feared he would disapprove. So she had avoided telling them for years, always dodging any questions about potential suitors. Besides, she hadn't experienced anything more than a few innocent and experimental kisses with her roommate Lisa Turpin, so it wasn't like she had witches in her life to talk about. At least that was the case until she met Daphne Greengrass. They had spent years together at Hogwarts without even speaking, which wasn't unusual since most Slytherins tended not to mingle with any of the other houses. Then Professor Vector paired them for a massive project in sixth year that would take all year to complete, and they had to talk regularly out of necessity. At first it was uncomfortable, since they said few things that didn't directly relate to the project. But as time passed, they gradually felt more comfortable with each other and began to share more about themselves. The more she knew Daphne, the more she liked her. When Christmas vacation was approaching, she felt a great attraction to the beautiful blonde. Luckily for Padma, the attraction was mutual. The day before they left for Christmas, Daphne took her to the small and cozy corner of the library that they had come to consider their own and confessed that she liked her. The Slytherin had been nervous, but Padma quickly calmed her fears by pulling her close and giving her an enthusiastic kiss. They reluctantly separated when they heard the footsteps of Madam Pince, but shared whispered promises to write each other during the holidays. The time they spent apart did not cool down the attraction between them, but rather strengthened it. It was not just a physical attraction or a fleeting whim. They took their relationship very seriously and on Valentine's Day, Padma told her that she loved her. Daphne smiled with that dazzling smile that always made Padma's heart race, told her she loved her too, and kissed her with more passion than ever. Their relationship only grew stronger and Daphne decided they should meet their respective families during the summer holidays. Padma had already told Parvati months earlier; her sister and girlfriend were actually very good friends by now. Still, she was worried about her father's reaction. But Daphne had insisted, especially after Hogwarts was attacked and Dumbledore was assassinated. The war was undoubtedly upon them and who knew how much time they had left for each other. Whether it was one year or a hundred, Daphne didn't want to hide who she was or whom she loved. It had been hard for Padma to argue against so much passion, so she accepted with hesitation. Today was the day and despite Daphne and Parvati's repeated promises that everything would be fine, Padma was very nervous as she waited for her girlfriend to arrive. She paced back and forth near the fire, ignoring her sister's attempts to calm her down. Daphne entered the room, punctual as always. Immediately, she noticed how nervous Padma was and hastened to hug her. Everything will be fine, Pad. I promise. Padma shuddered when her girlfriend whispered in her ear. You don't know my father. in the arms of Daphne she helped calm down a little. She returned the hug, wrapping her arms around the curvaceous body of the Slytherin and giving her a strong squeeze. —No, I don't know, but if it helped you raise me, it can't be that bad. —A compliment, but there was also truth in his words. He was a good man, which is why Padma feared his reaction so much. It would be devastating for her if this hurt her relationship with her father. —Let's get this over with —said Padma with a sigh. Although she wanted to stay where she was for the rest of the day, she broke the hug and turned around to walk towards the living room where her parents and sister were waiting. Before she could take a single step, Daphne extended her hand to shake hers. —Hey —said Daphne, and she turned her head to look at her. Once she had her attention, Daphne dedicated that dazzling smile to her again. —Whatever happens, you and I are in this together. That thought gave her strength. What did she have to fear really when she had this incredible girl by her side? Although it might take some time, her parents would come around eventually. How could they not once they saw how much she and Daphne loved each other? —You're right —she gave Daphne a kiss that, although brief, was full of emotion. Her girlfriend seemed dazed when the Ravenclaw stepped back. I hope for more of that later, she said. Padma laughed and nodded. —You can have all the kisses you want afterwards —promised. She entered the living room with confidence, holding Daphne's hand. Parvati smiled at both of them and waved to her guest, who returned the greeting. Padma didn't notice; her attention was focused solely on her parents, who got up from the sofa to greet them. —Mother, father, I'd like you to also meet Daphne Greengrass. My girlfriend. —She didn't hesitate a bit and her voice was full of pride. Her mother smiled at both of them and took a step forward to shake Daphne's hand and welcome her with a home. If it surprised him that the 'pretender' his daughter promised to introduce them to was a girl, he did a fantastic job of hiding it. However, it wasn't his mother's reaction that worried him. The patriarch of Patil didn't reveal anything on his face as he slowly approached the couple. Daphne stayed where she was, with her head held high, but Padma made a face when her girlfriend squeezed her hand tightly. She extended her hand towards Daphne and Padma traced the palms with her fingertips to console her for a moment before letting go. 'Hello, Miss Greengrass. I trust my daughter's judgment very much, so if she cares enough about you to bring you home to meet us, you must be a very special witch. It's a pleasure to meet you.'