Title: The Malfoy Secret

Author: Olga LaLa

Disclamer: Not mine! JKR is the luckiest woman in the world to own Draco Malfoy and Co.

The Malfoy Secret

The war was over, making Harry Potter the victor. Yes, many lives have been lost, but even more lives remained intact.

During the war, many wizarding families changed their beliefs. Some families from the light side, like the Abbots and the Changs, were too angry or not so trusting of the-boy-who-lived, began to support the dark lord and his death eaters in hope of surviving the war. And some families, from the dark side, switched their own allegiance to support Potter and his righteous followers. The Malfoys were one of those families.

While Narcissa was tucked away in safety, Lucius and Draco Malfoy stood side by side, into all hours of the night, with the order of the phoenix. Naturally, the Malfoys were questioned as to why they switched sides and what benefit that switch play for them. After months of correct information and the capture of hundreds of death eaters, the order concluded that no matter what reasons the Malfoys had for switching sides, they all agreed that they were more than welcome for making that switch.

Lucius presented the order with maps, designs, battle plans, graphs, numbers of recruits fighting against them and much more information that was necessary to have an upper hand in this war.

The war had ended a month before students were to start another year at Hogwarts. Slowly and steadily, the wizarding world coped for the loss of so many but also rejoiced the survivals of the Great War. Merrily, wizards and witches worked side by side to rebuild the broken streets and stores, homes and parks, creating a brighter future for the growing generation.

It was September 1st, and the platform 9 ¾ was packed with excited students and sad parents. Hogwarts had reopened and happily anticipated the return of its students if the gaily tooting of Hogwarts Express had anything to go by.

Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy stood tall and proud as wizarding families, that passed them by warmly greeted them. Their support in the war spread like wildfire, giving them back all the superiority and respect that the Malfoy family had so long ago.

Narcissa turned to look at her son, whom was the spitting image of his father, and gently patted his pale cheek in loving care. Draco was to start his seventh and final year. "I am going to miss you terribly, my sweet." She whispered gently. "Please stay safe."

Taking his mother's hand, Draco placed a gentle kiss before squeezing it gently. "Do not worry mother," he answered back softly. "It's not good for your health."

"He is right, darling." Lucius said quietly behind her as he placed his hands on Narcissa's shoulders and gently squeezed them in support. "He will be safe in Hogwarts, so try not to worry for him."

"I know," she whispered back weakly. "It's just I can't help but be afraid that he will be rejected." Turning her body to face her husband's, Narcissa's eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "I won't be able to survive if anything would happen to Draco."

"Draco will be fine." Lucius assured again. "Beside, after all that we have done to support the light, it should be a tad easier for him to win the witch over. She has a good head on her shoulders and should understand Draco's situation."

"But they are not even friends, Lucius." Narcissa looked at her son in concern.

"We aren't enemies either, mother." Draco sighed.

After a moment of silence, Lucius discretely pointed. "Speaking of the devil…"

Draco's heart skipped three beats even before his eyes saw the vision of loveliness. Hermione Granger. She was standing with her best friends, laughing happily. Instinctively, Draco took a step forward and only stopping when he felt the head of his father's cane on his right shoulder.

"Control yourself, Draco." Commanded Lucius.

Taking in a few ragged breaths, Draco turned away from the Gryffindor Princess.

"Here," Lucius took a tiny blue vial and handed it to his son. "Drink it now."

Draco obeyed, opened the cork and emptied the contents in one smooth swallow.

"Stay calm, darling," Narcissa supplied. "She is coming this way."

Just as Draco handed the vial back to his father, he heard the most pleasant voice in the world.

"Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy," Hermione said respectfully but completely ignoring Draco.

"Hello, darling." Narcissa replied sweetly as she graciously bent forward and pecked Hermione on her cheek. "How are your parents?" During the dreaded war, Narcissa and the Grangers were hidden together for safety reasons. The three adults became quite close in the months that they spent together.

"They are wonderful and happy to be in their own world at the moment. We said our goodbyes on the Muggle side of the platform."

"All ready for Hogwarts, I presume, Ms. Granger." Lucius asked kindly. After working closely with the girl and the rest of the order, Lucius could no longer deny Hermione's brilliance and intelligence.

"Do you even have to ask?" Hermione asked excitedly as she pulled a head girl badge out of her jeans' pocket.

"Oh, how wonderful!" Narcissa beamed and hugged Hermione for her achievement.

"Yes," Hermione agreed. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to find the head boy."

"Don't strain yourself, Granger." Draco said viciously. "You've found him."

"Oh no!" Hermione said automatically and then looked apologetically at Draco's parents. Even though she and Draco put most their differences aside and worked together late into the nights, planning strategic battles and fighting side by side on the battlefields, there was still tension between the two of them.

"You thought I couldn't do it, didn't you?" Draco barked defensively.

"I…ugh!" Hermione could not stand talking to him. Each of their conversations turned into arguments. Ignoring him once more, Hermione turned to his parents. "I think it's my queue to leave. Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy, please take care."

"You as well, Ms. Granger," said Lucius.

"Have fun being a head girl, Hermione." Narcissa waved as the other witch disappeared. Turning to her son, Narcissa admonished, "Draco, what is wrong with you?"

"What?" Draco asked. "I didn't do anything!"

"Except act like an overgrown arss in front of the one you were meant to be with."

"Father!" It was rare for Lucius to resort to such vulgar language but when he did, he really meant it.

"How do you expect her to give you the time of day if you behave the way you just did?"

"I…"

"This is no joke, Draco." Lucius said seriously. "The potion circling in your blood stream will not hold your veela genes dormant forever."

"I know, father." Draco sighed as he heard Hogwarts Express signaling for students to board.

"Making the two of you head students must have been a gift from Merlin himself. If you'll screw this up…"

"Please, sweetheart." Narcissa interjected as she kissed Draco on the cheek before hugging him tightly.

Lucius smirked in amusement as he watched Draco's eyes roll to the back of his head of their own accord.

"Your body is responding to your mate's essence left on your mother's cloths. If you feel so aroused sharing her essence through another individual, just imagine how it would feel when that heat comes directly from the source."

Nodding slowly, Draco kissed his mother on her cheek and shook hands with his father in farewell. Taking his carry on with him, Draco entered the train without a backward glance at his worried parents.

TBC…

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