I'm Only Human

(Intro)

Disclaimer: I do not or will not own any of the Harry Potter characters mentioned in this story. Because if I did Draco would be an exhausted wizard. However Vanessa is mine.

Authors Note: Please reviews are greatly appreciated. This is my first story I have published and hopefully I will gain a following. So...with that said ENJOY!

Draco POV

My mother, father and I sat in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and watched while the others celebrated. We were so unsure of our place in those celebrations. We had defected from the Dark Lord at the last minute and were eventually pardoned for our crimes. But the so-called "good side" would probably never trust us. I don't blame them, especially Potter and his friends. I was cruel to them; Scarhead, Weasel, and Mudblood Granger. To me, it seemed as though the Wizarding World would never be the same. Well at least for families like mine. The order of the world had shifted. I looked to my mother and father's faces and they were cold and still like stone. Deep in my heart I was sure they felt the same way.

"Come Draco. Let's go back to the manor." My father said

We got up and left the school grounds to apparate. A few days later I was applying for jobs all over England but no one wanted to hire me because I was a "Malfoy". The influence my family had was shit now. I would always be Draco, son of Lucius Malfoy former Death Eater. I would always be in a cloud of suspicion. I sighed frustrated and apparated back to the manor. Once I was home, I went straight up to my room. I threw myself on the bed and began to mull things over. Things would never be the same no one would ever believe that we truly defected. No one said anything of course because Potter pardoned us. But no matter what, it wouldn't be the same. No lavish parties, no respect, and no power. I would always be hated. I got up and paced my room. I could not live my life that way. I only did what I had to! Fuck! My life was so fucked up! So I decided that the only thing I could do at this point would be to leave it all behind. I needed to go somewhere I wouldn't be recognized. I would probably have to live life as a muggle. Ha! Wouldn't that be a sight? A Malfoy living as a muggle, Wouldn't that be grand! No muggle would no who I was or what I had done. But if I were to stay here in England or Europe, for that matter, I would run into witches and wizards who knew me. America! That place was notorious for being mainly muggle. I would go there! Now the big task would be breaking the news to my parents. I walked down to the sitting room where my parents were having tea. I came into the doorway and cleared my throat.

"Come, Draco." My mum said. I came and sat down.

"Mum, dad. There is something I would very much like to discuss with you"

My parents put their cups down and had full attention on me.

"Well…with everything that has happened. I'd like to leave for awhile."

My father stared at me with his steely eyes.

"And where may I ask you plan on going?"

"America, sir."

"But that country is all muggle. You wouldn't be with anyone of your own kind"

"Are you sure, Draco?" my mum asked with concern.

"Yes. I need to escape for a while. I'll live as a muggle if I have to but I need to leave this place."

My father pursed his lips while he was deep in thought. I didn't know what to expect next. I was a nervous wreck.

"Very well, my son. I understand. I will provide you with all the necessary funding. But please don't become too attached the Muggle World. You are a Malfoy after all, and my only heir."

"Please don't stay away too long. Owl us as often as you can and don't hesitate to come home. Just please keep in touch" My mum said and pulled me into a hug.

I left the room after the chat with my parents and went to pack. A few days later, I made my way through a muggle airport, thank merlin my mother gave me some books about muggles because I would have bloody lost living the way they do. I got on the airplane and made my way to a new life.

3 months later.

I spent some time living in New York City. Why muggles call it the "Big Apple" is beyond me. I lived among them but I didn't really interact with them unless I really had to. None really interested me. I actually adjusted to this new life surprisingly well. I only used magic when I was at my temporary home. Speaking of home, I'd owl my parents every couple of weeks. I'd always received one back inquiring when I would be coming home. My answer would always be, "I'm not sure yet." So after a few months of living in the "Big Apple," I felt it was time to move on. I grew tired of the climate that reminded me so much of my home. I decided on Los Angeles. People always say the sun is always shining there.

So here I am a few weeks later, enjoying the sun on my skin and the sand between my toes. It was definitely a nice change. I looked around the beach and saw all the women around. For being muggles, they were certainly something to behold, in their skimpy bikinis. I'd probably fuck one, if I weren't a Malfoy. I can live among them but I actually couldn't bring myself to actually interact with them especially at that level. I shrugged it off and continued walking down the beach. I was deep in my thoughts when I bumped into someone. I looked up about to apologize when I froze. Standing in front of me was a woman, wearing a green bikini. She had to be about my age, maybe a little bit older. She stood at about 5'8" and had a body that was thin but had curves in the right places. She had medium length black hair with purple hair. She had chocolate brown eyes and light skin with a slight tan to it. I noticed that she had a few tattoos, but one in particular caught my eye. It was black and green dragon on her right side of her rib cage. I couldn't help myself but stare. Emotions I've never felt before started to brew in the pit of my stomach. She looked up at me and smiled.

"I'm sorry about that."

"No…No it's my fault." I ran my hands through my hair not knowing what to do. Here I am actually apologizing to a muggle. My thoughts were broken when she spoke.

"You're not from around here are you?" she said pointing out my obvious foreign accent.

"No…Actually I'm on holiday from London. My name is Draco Malfoy." I said extending my hand. She shook my hand.

"Nice to meet you, ummm Draco…. that means Dragon doesn't it?" I nodded in response. "Awesome my name is Vanessa Chance"

"Your name means star right?" I asked

"Yep. Well umm…nice meeting you."

"Yeah…sorry again I guess goodbye."

"Sure. Enjoy your vacation." She smiled and I smirked.

"I will, thank you."

We regretfully parted and I secretly watched her as she walked away. I don't know what that was all about I never thought I'd sound like bumbling baboon in front of someone. Too bad she wasn't like me because she was truly breathtaking. She could put a bloody Veela to shame. I would have liked to take her home and release the inner dragon. I laughed at the thought and shook my head. It was ridiculous having those thoughts. But deep down in my heart I wanted to see her again.