Author's note: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters are places that you know of.

Title: The Settlement

Summary: When the Malfoy's help pay for care at St. Mungo's for a seven Wealsey children, after the war. They all signed a contract. Now, two years later, its time to pay up, but not in galleons…. Post Hogwarts!

Rating: T

I'm winging it, like I do most of the time. So here you go…

"Arthur, Arthur, Arthur….. You knew of this deadline two years ago to this day, the time is now…." Lucius Malfoy stated with his slimy tone.

"I-I know, I know. I'm sorry, I'm g-grateful for what you did, but I-I can't-"

"Fine then, if you can't pay in galleons, then there are other ways to pay…."

"How?"

"Well the only way I can think of is getting your beautiful daughter, to marry my son…."

Arthur was silent, shocked and confused by this other way of "Paying the Malfoy's back"

"Isn't there another way?"

"No, its either this or you handing me three thousand galleons, by the end of the day. Your choice must be made now."

Molly and Ginny weren't going to like this, "Deal"

Meanwhile, Ginny was cooking in the kitchen with her mum, actually it was her night to cook, but her mum helped her anyway. Dad flooed in earlier, saying that we were having a few important guests for dinner and it was only going to be the three of them, along with their guests. Later Mum told Ginny to go to her room, so she could speak to Dad, alone.

She seemed upset afterward, trying to contain her tears. She asked what was wrong, but all she said was, "Hurry up settings; they'll be here any minute." Ginny quickly finished and set the table for six, as she was told to. She didn't exactly have much time to change into something more formal, so she lightly curled her hair, and put on a plaid shirt, leaving it unbuttoned like a jacket, over her white camisole and jeans. She put on some light makeup, and walked downstairs. There by the door was Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco Malfoy.

"Well hello there Ginevra, it most certainly has been awhile." Lucius said walking towards her. "It has been, Mr. Malfoy. I'm sorry to say that I am not as pleased to see your, as you are of me. Still having a fascinated over…" "Ginny don't you dare finish that sentence!" Molly Weasley screeched. "They're the ones who paid for your care at St. Mungo's, after the Lestranges attacked you with five splitting charms, not to mention your broken collar bone." Lucius walked over to his son, "However, Ginevra, your brothers' injuries were much worse. And the over all expenses, need to be paid. Care to explain Arthur?" He smirked over by them. Mrs. Weasley took her daughter's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Ginny, I could never thank the Malfoy's enough for what they did for us. We were given two years to pay up, and we can't come up with the money now…" He turned his sad eyes over to his wife.

"Ginny, the only other option, was giving you up, to marry Draco Malfoy-

"What?!"

Ginny gasped in disbelief.

"Aren't there any other options?"

Please let there be! I don't want to lose my home, but I don't want to marry Malfoy!

"No, the decision has been made already. We'll discuss things over dinner, which your mother tells me that you prepared for us. It'll be good to see how well you cook for my son." Mrs. Weasley and Ginny walked arm in arm to the kitchen, with the Malfoy's following behind them. Mr. Wealsey was flooing Bill, to inform all the other boys. They all sat down while Ginny began to serve them, Lemon Chicken. The whole time, Draco intently stared at her. He most certainly had changed since school. His hair was a very white blonde, long and sleek, in a low ponytail. His eyes were a silvery-blue, and his complexion was as pale as always.

"Aren't you going to eat anything dear?" Narcissa politely asked Ginny, "I must say you're terribly thin." Ginny did eat, only when she was hungry. And although she was small, she was stronger than the average girl. "I'm fine, I'm just not that hungry….." "Alright, well why don't you go pack, and we'll discuss things when you're done?" Lucius suggested. Ginny nodded and walked upstairs. In her room, all the tears that she had been holding before, slowly but heavily let out. She laid on her bed, taking in the smell of lilacs he mum always washes them with.

She pulled her trunk out of her closet, and accioed all her clothes, most of her books, and her pillow, as a reminder of her house. She wrote a long note to her parents:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I'm disappointed that I'm marrying Draco Malfoy, but I will do it for the sake of my family. I'm thankful for what they have done, but I still despise them as much as I did 3 years ago. Please do not change this room, I would like to come and visit often, so keep it the way it is. Tell the boys not to worry about me, I can handle myself. Please do not let them barge in trying to kill the Malfoy's, even if I want them too. I expect no wedding, since I do not like or love him, just paperwork is fine by me. Daddy, I wish you would have told me about the debt, I could have gotten a job and paid it off for you all, and then I wouldn't be writing this right now. I guess this situation has a plus side. I'm 21 years old, I'm single (or I was), with no job, living with my parents. Now I find myself engaged, of all things.

Please don't worry I'll be ok, Love,

Ginny

When she was done, she took her sketch book off her desk, and walked back downstairs. Mrs. Weasley and Narcissa were busy, cleaning the dishes by hand and the men were looking over the contract. "What do you mean they must have at least five children?" Mr. Weasley was outraged. "Well everyone knows the Weasley's are extremely fertile, and the Malfoy family name needs to grow. You already signed it." "Yes, but it would have been better, if you had let me read it over first!" Ginny quietly walked over to help her mother and Narcissa clean the rest of the kitchen. After a while, they called Ginny over to sign and she read the most influencing details on the contract.

1. The pair must produce at least five heirs during their marriage.

2. Both are required to share one room, while living at Malfoy Manor. But while at the apartment of Draconis Malfoy, they're allowed to share a room once a week.

3. Ginevra Weasley is required to cook and clean while Draconis Malfoy is at work. Dinner should be made at the apartment at 5:30pm; punishment will be enforced if late.

4. One of the five heirs must be named Draconis Lucius Malfoy the 2nd, we are trying to start a family name chain.

5. Ginevra is not allowed to maintain a job of any kind and she may visit her family on Sunday evenings.

Although Ginny wanted to scream her refusal, she didn't. What the use of it? They already won, why make it harder? So she signed her name, and initialed every paragraph. "Well, that's settled then… I believe we should all get going."

And that is the first Chapter! My internet was done for five days! So that's why!! Stay tuned for more stories and Chapters!!!!

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