Blissfully Ignorant Chapter 1, Happy Living
Disclaimer: I don't own it, she does *Points at J.*
Well it's taken over a YEAR, but I finally think I'm ready to post the sequel. A lot of people asked for it but probably don't even remember reading Blissfully Innocent, haha. Give a try, you might enjoy it :D
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FULL SUMMERY: Sequel of Blissfully Innocent, but don't let that put you off it can be read by itself. Ginny and Draco have been happily married for five years and adore their only child Scorpius Orion Malfoy, Ginny later discovers some information that leads to her revealing Draco's darkest secret, a secret he should not have hid from her for so long, Ginny realises that sometimes it may be better to be completely ignorant, don't the muggles live happy lives in utter ignorance? But really, something this big should not have been kept a secret from her! But have all the clues been right in front of her the whole time? As if Draco's lies weren't enough the pair has to also deal with the fact that their precious son is considered very valuable to a bunch of people Ginny never wishes to set eyes on. Will Ginny and Draco be able to put aside their differences in order to safe their beloved son from becoming the epitome of all evil? A tale of one couples desperate attempt to save their son from the darkness, with trials that will test them from all angles along the way. Will they ever give up?
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"Knock, knock."
Twenty-two year old Ginevra Malfoy carried on signing forms, not looking up as she spoke "Do you have an appointment?" work was hectic at that moment and Ginny really didn't have time to be disturbed; she was chief secretary of the department of regulation and control of magical creatures.
"I'm sorry, I didn't realise I needed an appointment to visit my own wife." Draco Malfoy walked into the office and sat down on the edge of Ginny's desk. She looked up from the papers in shock, before a smile graced her lips.
"Sorry darling, didn't realise it was you." Then Ginny looked back down and carried on writing "Things are a bit mad around here at the moment, a few Walsh Greens got lose yesterday."
Draco sighed and walked around the wooden desk. "You're working too hard." he whispered, massaging her shoulders.
"Mmm…"
"How about I treat you tonight? Just me and you, no kids, no work." He mumbled into her ear.
"As enticing as that sounds…" Ginny stood up, her arms wrapped around a few folders "… I really can't; there's just too much to do." Ginny walked over to a filing cabinet, bent down and slid the folders in alphabetically. "And what about Scorpius? I think he may be coming down with something, he needs me at home tonight."
"Scorpius is staying with my mother tonight; she says she doesn't see enough of him and asked if he could sleep a night at Malfoy Manor." Draco explained to her.
Ginny scowled "I wish you wouldn't do things like this without consulting me first." She sat back down at her desk, picked up her quick-notes quill and carried on signing documents.
Draco shrugged "That aside. This means we can be alone. I've did my bit, now you do yours. I've gotten the 'no kids' part settled now it's up to you to get the 'no work' part settled, it's only fair." He persuaded to no avail, Ginny had no time for such leisurely things.
Ginny sighed deeply, looking up into the pleading eyes of her husband. The years had been kind to him; he looked so much happier then he did during his Hogwarts years. Ginny suspected that the reason behind his carefree attitude was that his father, who'd always put so much pressure on him, was locked safely away in Azkaban. His hair had darkened slightly with time but his beautiful silver eyes had never changed, they were jut as magical, just as penetrating, just as God damn persuasive! "Oh fine!" he grinned in triumph "But I can promise you, I won't enjoy a second of it!" she said stubbornly, folding her arms, before realising if she wanted to get any work done before her annoying, incorrigible husband dragged her away folding her arms was probably a bad idea.
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"Thanks for having him Narcissa." Ginny said glumly as she, with four-year-old Scorpius on her hip, walked through the grand doors of Malfoy Manor.
Narcissa laughed musically "You don't sound thankful dear."
Ginny put her son on her floor and he scurried off to talk to the portraits, Ginny sighed "No I guess I'm not, it is nice of you to have him but it's just that I can thing of a million more practical things to be doing with my time than wasting it eating at a restaurant with your irritatingly persuasive son." Ginny fell back into a too comfortable chair, closing her eyes.
"I happen to agree with Draco this time. A good meal and a little romance is exactly what you need right now. One person is not supposed to be doing as much as you are, it can't be healthy." Narcissa scolded her good naturedly.
"Ugh, not you too." Ginny moaned.
Narcissa pulled out her wand and conjured two steaming mugs of tea. Ginny took one with a grateful smile.
They both jumped when a crash sounded up the staircase. "Woopsie." Called the sweet voice of Ginny's only child.
"Scorpius Orion Malfoy, you watch what you're doing young man!" Ginny shouted up the staircase.
Scorpius giggled before running off to make more mischief, leaving behind a mangled suit of armour.
"Sorry about that Narcissa." Ginny apologised.
"Nonsense Ginevra, boys will be boys. It's like having Draco back in the house." Narcissa said reminiscing. Ginny often thought to herself that this was the reason Narcissa was always so eager to have Scorpius staying over, it was like having her son again. And Ginny could understand to some extent; it must have been lonely for her with Lucius being away as Narcissa liked to say.
"I'll pick him up about 10am tomorrow, is that ok?" Ginny asked finishing off her tea.
"Of course pet, that's fine. You have some fun tonight and don't worry about anything."
Ginny smiled gratefully before pulling her coat on and shouting to Scorpius. Scorpius came bumping down the stair, giggling madly. He jumped to his feet and ran over to his mum. Ginny kneeled down and pulled him into a tight hug "You be good for Grandma Malfoy, mind your manners and don't break anything." she teased him smiling.
Scorpius nodded and flew back up the stairs, stopping at the top to wave goodbye. Ginny stood back up and sighed contently. She watched her son disappear around a corner before walking to the door.
"Thanks again Narcissa, I'll see you in the morning." Narcissa walked her to the door and said her goodbyes, before closing it behind her daughter-in-law.
Ginny stood outside the house, she still found it difficult to leave him, she knew he was in good hands, but he was her baby boy and she missed him. She felt she didn't spent enough time with him anyway with work and now, when she did have spare time she was wasting it with Draco, eating at posh restaurants. The Malfoy's had so much money that Draco often insisted that she quit her job and live of the humongous savings held at Gringott's which was still growing due to Draco's business, Ginny refused every time, claiming she'd crack up if she didn't have work to worry about. Draco recently told her that he thought it pointless for her to be working so hard and stressing about a job she didn't even really need to do. Ginny was considering getting a job with less hours, the idea of having more free time to spend with her family was very attractive. Ginny give the house one more lingering look, before turning on the spot and disappearing.
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Ginny pulled down the hem of her dress and pushed her straps up slightly. "Stop fussing." Draco whispered from behind her "you look beautiful." Ginny blushed, unable to help herself. Even after all these years she still wasn't immune to his charm and his compliments still reddened her cheeks and made her heart beat faster. Draco insisted that this was a good thing, that at least they still had the hots for each other.
Ginny smiled up at him, clasped on her fur cloak and took her husbands arm. They walked out their grand house together, deciding that walking to the restaurant- which was only a few blocks away- was a much more romantic way of travelling compared to the uncomfortable apparition.
The sky was a murky shade of blue, there seemed to be a permanent layer of heavy fog surrounding the area; it was common knowledge that this particular weather was caused by the nightmarish Dementors. The dark lord had long been dead but his loyal minions still ran amok, reeking havoc on the peace-seeking towns. The temperature was chilled; autumn was approaching quickly. Ginny pulled her cloak more securely around her shoulders and leaned in to Draco, sharing his warmth.
They walked briskly; it was foolish to linger in the streets at night; The Ministry had once again issued leaflets on ways to stay safe and that was pretty near the top. Though they told the wizarding people to stay safe they also encouraged people to go about their daily life as normally as possible, no doubt trying to make it seem as though there's nothing to worry about, that the Ministry had everything under control; they were obviously trying to stop the country from fearing the threat they'd all thought gone.
The restaurant sign was in sight, the cobbled street was deserted. Draco and Ginny reached their destination and entered through the intricately patterned door. They were met with the youthful, smiling face of a waiter, obviously happy that someone had decided to leave their safe home and give the restaurant some service. And it did seem as though the place was nearly as deserted as the dark street outside; only one single couple occupied a table, sipping wine and twirling spaghetti around their forks.
"Table for two please, Carlo." Draco asked the young man he was obviously acquainted to.
The man seemed almost fearful as he hurried to reply "Of course Mr Malfoy, right away signor." Carlo replied in a heavy Italian accent. He hurried to show the pair the best table, reserved only for the most honoured of customers and handed them each a menu before scurrying off with a fearful glance. Ginny put the waiter's frightened manner down to him feeling respect for the rich, important man that her husband was. Most people regarded him carefully, knowing their place was below him.
"You know him?" Ginny asked, skimming through the list of meals.
"Yes, I used to come here often with my parents, Carlo was around my age at that time… he never liked me very much." Draco shrugged.
"Well he was very polite to you." Ginny pointed out, taking the champagne she'd been offered by an older waiter.
Draco snorted "that's not politeness, that's nerves."
"He fears you?" Ginny asked curiously.
"Not me personally, just the power I posses." He answered nonchalantly as the young waiter returned for their orders. "What would you like, Darling?"
Ginny glanced back at the menu "urm… Agnello Con Rosmarino, please dear."
"And I'll have the Bistecca Diana; please Carlo, and more red wine." Carlo nodded briefly promised them a quick service.
The meal proved to be a grand success. As Ginny finished off her lamb Draco ordered yet more red wine, was he trying to get her drunk? Ginny took another glass with a smirk, voicing her theory.
Draco laughed "Maybe I am."
"Humph, it's not working." Ginny contradicted herself by hiccupping straight after.
Draco laughed harder, earning a reluctant smile from his wife. "This reminds me of our wedding night." He was referring to how madly drunk Draco had gotten Ginny that night.
Ginny's smile grew as she recalled the day she bound herself to Draco completely. Ginny's childhood friends Nuala and Bonnie had arranged the whole extravagant day, from the floral arrangements to the venue. They, of course, went overboard taking complete advantage of Draco's full Gringott's volt. Ginny just let them take over, she didn't feel up to it, being heavily pregnant at the time, all she wanted to do was to lie in bed with a bag of ice cubes, giant bar of chocolate and a water bottle watching sitcom's and reading soppy romance books. Draco wasn't interested; he said he didn't care if they went to Vegas with Elvis at the vicar; he simply wanted her as his wife, to have some sort of claim on his childhood sweetheart.
The wedding took place in Malfoy Manors vast garden. Nuala had magically scattered rose petals in many different shades of pink on the grassy ground. They'd been charmed to glitter in the midday sun. A pink carpet had been rolled down the centre, with delicate white chairs positioned on either side of it, only about thirty at most. The young trees that outlined the garden glowed with pink 'fairy' lights and the marble, white platform at the head of the garden drew in the attention of every guest. An arch, made of the same white material as the chairs, had been positioned on top of the marble platform with twining pink roses twirling and curling around the white iron bars.
Ginny's two bridesmaids, Nuala and Bonnie were dressed in floor length, pale pink gowns with silver rhinestones lining the top and a bouquet of darker pink roses. The best man, Blaise Zabini, was dressed in a pink suit of the same shade as the bridesmaids; he'd taken a strange liking to the suit. The one thing Ginny refused to let her friends choose was her wedding dress. Ginny, though she'd never admit it to anyone but Draco, she'd spent nights crying because of how unhappy she was with the fact that none of the dresses seemed to look right on her with the large bump containing her baby. She blamed the hormones.
Ginny had settled on a lose dress that was only tight around her chest, hugging her waist before falling freely past her large stomach and down to her feet, the dress somehow managed to make Ginny look like some Greek Goddess of fertility. She'd decided against a veil, preferring her choice of a sparkly silver tiara with pink gems. Her hair had been curled and piled on her head in a stylish way, maintaining the tradition of having 'Big Hair' at her wedding. Bonnie and Nuala had had to practically bind Draco to her bed post and dress him themselves when he down right refused to put on the pale pink waist coat, White jacket and trousers. They, of course got their own way and so Draco had been dressed in pink and white attire as he watched as his personal miracle walk down the aisle towards him, dressed in a flowing dress and looking as radiant as ever.
When the nerve-racking part of the wedding was over their all had a promising party planned at a near-by club that Bonnie had booked. Over two hundred guests arrived to the party and everyone had a wonderful time Ginny and Draco the most. The new couple cherished their first moments as husband and wife and Ginny refused to let the fact that only her twin brothers had came to the ceremony ruin her special day. The night ended with Draco having to carry a singing, giggling, stumbling Ginny home in his arms, she'd drank a reasonable amount of fire-whisky and was completely hyper.
Ginny smiled at the memory "Yes, that was a wonderful night." Ginny murmured.
"I'm surprised you remember any of it." Draco mused.
"Don't be silly, I remember every second of it. How could I forget something so wonderful?"
"It was wonderful wasn't it? I'm still not sure about the pink waist coat, I've been meaning to incinerate that before either of your eccentric friends force me into it again." Draco grimaced.
"I thought you looked very dashing in it. It's something I'll always remember at least, Draco Malfoy in pink." Ginny sniggered.
Draco stuck his tongue out at her childishly "Yes I think we can conclude: a marvellous wedding. But than of course the fun ended when our little bundle of horrible arrived."
Ginny wrinkled her nose "Scorpius was a lovely baby and he's a sweet boy. Anyway, if my memory is correct, you were crying in joy when or 'little bundle of horror' arrived."
"Don't delude yourself dear, I was crying in pain as my fingers feel off from your gentle squeezing." Draco teased.
"Childbirth is no picnic darling husband; I'd like to see how many of my fingers would still be in working order should you have been the one giving birth."
Draco chuckled, taking hold of his smiling wife's hand "Of course, anyway, you know how much I love our son and I'm glad we brought him into his world, sorry that I couldn't have taking some of the pain from you and grateful that you blessed my life with such a treasure." He told her sincerely.
Ginny looked stunned for a moment at his sweet words, waiting for something equally as meaningful to pop into her head. But nothing came and so she settled for sipping the rich wine from the glass she held in her hand.
They both drank the rest of the bottle between them before standing up, dressing themselves in their cloaks and leaving the posh restaurants, Draco leaving behind a hefty tip.
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