Title: Finding Out

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, JK Rowling does. She is so inspiring!

Author's Note: A random story idea that just popped into my head. Since I rediscovered Harry Potter last September, I found out that Narcissa is my favorite character. There should be more Narcissa stories coming when my time permits me to write.

Narcissa sighed.

Normally she wouldn't sigh that loud due to her proper upbringing as a lady. But those days were long gone. It had now been seven years since the end of the Second Wizarding War. With Lucius in Azkaban for life and Draco starting his life with Astoria she was on her own. She had been lucky not to receive anytime in Azkaban due to the positive testimony from Harry Potter. After it was all over, she had gone to thank him but couldn't find him. She had gone to talk to his friends. While Ron still gave her the cold shoulder (not that she would blame him), Hermione was nice enough to let her know that he had gone traveling and wasn't sure where he was or when he would be back.

So, the next several years had passed by albeit slowly. She had divorced Lucius after he was sentenced, but all the money didn't make her happy like it once did. Yes, she did donate to various charity and shop but there is only so much she could buy for herself. She did, however, with Draco's blessing gave the Malfoy Manor to the Ministry for a good cause. With the money she got from the divorce she got a smaller manor in Hertfordshire and brought the remaining of their house elves with her. From there she did something different, she got to know the elves and made sure they were paid.

However, for the duration of that time, one thing had been bugging her: how she had been single for way too long. She had been in the library reading when she heard her elbow wrinkle paper she looked down and saw the personal section of the newspaper that was opened right in front of her. Now Narcissa had been loyal and faithful to Lucius dating had been hard. Andromeda had tried to help her by setting her up on blind dates. But those the dates never worked out, either she was stood up, the guy was weak or too overconfident.

She looked over the ads and thought, what have I got to lose?

She jotted down the possible details she wanted to include.

When she was done reading it over, she thought, good thing I have a disposable email address to use.

This was the other thing Narcissa began to learn to use, computer. Astoria got Draco to learn who in turn took the time to teach her how to use it. Most everything was easy to learn except for typing.

Satisfied with what she read she calls the paper, The Daily Prophet and eventually dictated and the person in charge who then told her it would be printed in two days.

What Narcissa didn't know was that move was about to change her life.

-x-

A few days later as Harry was getting settled back in from his travels and the first thing on his mind was sleep. The travels were fine but the jet lag got to him. After he had sufficient amount of sleep he downstairs to the lobby to get his mail.

As he took the elevator back up to the seventh floor he perused his pile of mail, junk, junk, bill, bill, bill, letter from a friend aboard, and The Daily Prophet.

Harry usually didn't get the paper but recently had gotten a free subscription trial to the paper. and decided to use it. He had heard that Rita Skeeter had moved on and started her own paper. The Daily Prophet was now run by staff who had more common sense.

Once he was back upstairs, he got the bills paid so it would be one less thing to worry about. Then after reading the letter from his friend, he looked through the newspaper and flipped to comics and caught up on news.

Suddenly for some reason, he was compelled to read the personals when normally he would skip that section. He had the only relationship with a Greek woman who ended their relationship when he said he was going back to England and she didn't want to leave her home country.

While he continued to debate with himself, he thought if I do skim through the personal section what is the harm in that?

After scanning for about twenty minutes Harry almost gave up when an ad caught his attention.

SWF, 50, seeking SM of either pure-blood or half-blood. Must be not younger than 25. Looking for companionship that could lead to something more. Love an adventure and would like to try new things. If this is you please send an email to AriesATyopmaiDOTcom.

What got Harry's attention the most was "love an adventure and would like to try new things". He let his mind wander a little, it is not every day that I find some in a personal ad.

As soon the thought passed he went to his laptop and opened up his laptop and logged on as alter ego identity and began typing away. Harry read it once over and when he was satisfied he pressed send and hoped for the best

-x-

Narcissa was at home reading in her library when she heard her computer beep.

When she checked to see that she got another message in her disposable email. Ever since she had placed the personal ad she had been inundated with reply after reply; for some reason, none of the guys interested her but when she saw a message from a hi731 that got her attention.

She opened the message hoping it will lead her somewhere.

Greetings my lady Aries,

Your ad caught my eye and thought I would email you. I am Hayden Innes. I am 25, SWM who is half-blood. I am also one for adventures, being and trying new things. Send a reply if I am the guy you are seeking. Can't wait to hear from you.

Smiles,

Hayden Innes

Narcissa couldn't help but smile at the email, Hayden? Hmmm from the mood of the email of it he sounds like a decent guy. Well, he does sound like someone I would want to be with.

With her mind made up, she hit reply and sent a message back to Hayden.

-x-

Over the next two weeks, Narcissa acted as Aries exchanged messages with Hayden and it seemed to be working out well.

Harry felt comfortable enough to ask Aries on a date; only he hadn't made the connection it was someone he already knew.

As Narcissa was in her library she heard the computer. She knew immediately who it was; she pulled it out and read it quickly.

Greetings my lady Aries,

Since getting to know you better I was wondering if you would like to go out with me? We can keep it simple and casual for the first date? I will come to pick you up. Let me know.

Smiles,

Hayden

After reading the message Narcissa grinned, it is about time.

She quickly typed a reply and sent it.

Hayden,

I would love to go on a date with you. Just name the day. I can't wait to meet you. I live at…

With anticipation,

Aries

It didn't take long for Narcissa to get a response.

my lady Aries,

How about I pick you up at 7:30 pm and we can go to a new fancy French restaurant?

Looking forward to meeting you,

Hayden

Narcissa took a deep breath…she was four days away from meeting for her date and she knew to look forward to it would make the week go much slower. Letting out a sigh, Narcissa turned off the computer and went back to her day. It was going to be a long rest of the week waiting for this date to come.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading Chapter 1 of "Finding Out". Reviews are appreciated!