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~Recap~
Silver eyes connected for the last time that evening as the door lightly shut behind him and he began making his way back to his bed chambers. His faith resting completely in his father and his abilities to influence people into doing what he wanted them to do
Masculine hands ran through platinum blonde hair as Draco pulls the silken locks into a low pony tail. Muscles tighten under pale skin as a breeze drifts in through the open window of his master suite. Goose bumps quickly form as Draco slips his toned arms into the protection of his black linen button down shirt. Slowly buttoning the shirt he neglected the top three buttons allowing his perfectly toned chest to be caressed by the morning breeze. Walking to the Queen-Ann black and gold antique dresser he pulled open the first drawer beginning to search for the loose fitting linen pants he so desperately desired to have on.
Draco loved nothing more than casual attire while at home. He was away from the spot light of the wizarding world and in possession of the privacy for the weekend. After spending the past two days lounging unclothed in his bed Draco felt inclined to at least step out onto the terrace. Even though he was home the elves would gossip for months if they caught a glimpse of him in all of his masculine glory. The way some of the servants gazed at him with that glazed over eye expression only fueled his ego.
Yes the Draco Malfoy enjoyed walking around naked displaying his well toned god like glorified body. He was no longer the lanky boy whom attended Hogwarts. He was the merciless killer whom brought Voldemort to his knees and even allowed Harry Potter to deal the final blow. He gained a wonderful friend for that deed and even though they were enemies for what seemed like an eternity. They were now indeed friends, and on occasion would set out bar hopping in diagon alley looking for a good time.
The women loved the strong elegant man he had become. Their drooling expressions had him laughing to himself later while he was alone. His ivory skin was flawless and toned to the point of perfection. His hard work had truly paid off and he was the one thing every woman wanted or so wizarding magazine had said for the past 5 years. His last name and endless wealth was just a bonus. Even though he was considered the most wanted bachelor there was only one thing he wanted and he was going to have to wait.
Finally feeling the cool linen fabric under his finger tips he pulled the pants from the drawer. Quickly slipping them on he allows them to hang loosely around his hips. He realized he was a walking Calvin Klein sex ad but who cares when you're alone. Smirking to himself in the mirror he flashes himself a pearly white smile. Suddenly the sound of quick steps and a sudden impatient knock on his door make his smile drop.
"Who is it?" Draco asks with annoyance evident in his voice as he lazily makes his way to the bedrooms white double doors.
"It your best mate the Harry Potter you fucking ferret. Open this door I'm exhausted you half wit." Draco couldn't help the laugh to erupt from his throat as he threw open the doors and over enthusiastically ushered Harry in.
"Oh your highness I do apologize for my incompetence where may I set your luggage Sir." Draco bowed his had as he lightly shut the door behind him dragging the last word out slightly longer than all the rest. Harry's warm laugh soon followed his sarcastic welcome.
Harry dropped his bags next to the bathroom door and slowly turned to Draco with an unreadable expression. Harry felt the burden of his visit suddenly weighing down on him and looked at Draco with a solemn dazed look. Draco felt his heart tighten and knew that the surprise visit was not for two friends catching up. He had a message.
"Draco. You must remain calm through what I have to tell you." Harry felt the vile raising in his throat from the anxiety he felt. Looking to his best friend he felt sorrow and had no way of fixing the situation.
"Harry what on earth is going on. Suddenly you show up happy and totally unexpected. Now you're scaring the shit out of me with that expression. It's almost as if you have bad news." Draco said quietly and took a seat on the edge of his bed. Looking directly at Harry his worst nightmares were confirmed. Harry was holding an envelope in his direction.
"She wrote it to me, but it's bad. She sent a photo. We have to take action now before we are late to aid her. If you truly care for her like you say then you will handle this like the man I know you are. You're my best friend, and so is she. What can I do Draco?" Harry looked to Draco with a questioning look and suddenly understanding passed between them. Draco gently took the white envelope from Harry and walked out onto the terrace.
Draco slowly removed the contents of the envelope. Bracing himself for the horrific and vile thing he knew he was about to see. Slowly unfolding the letter a photo met his eyes and he felt tears begin to fall down his pale cheeks. The vision of her bruised and bloodied face was by far the worst thing he ever had to endure. Looking to the letter he began to read the letter that had been scribbled quickly onto parchment. It most likely came into existence in a quick and rushed moment.
' Dear Harry,
I have looked in the face of evil and smiled. Risked my life to get you to your destiny, and now I am moving on. I never would have suspected you Harry nor Ron. Don't worry I shall keep your secret.
That's what friends are for right?
Did you know he was going to kill me?'
Are you really innocent? I can't help but to think your just as involved as he is.
This is the last time I will write to you.
Good Bye,
Hermione
Draco felt the blood leave his face as he looked to Harry with many questions he knew would remain unanswered. Harry seemed genuinely concerned and worried for the well being of his beloved. However who could you trust in this world today?
"Are you staying long?" Draco nonchalantly directed the question at Harry in an effort to seem unaffected by this new knowledge. Green eyes focused in on the handsome man whom was indeed more intelligent than anyone would suspect.
"No." Harry said quickly to Draco and quickly walked to retrieve his things. Now knowing everyone was an enemy to Draco. Silver eyes glared at the man in front of him and as he began to speak he knew he was loosing a friend.
"Harry what kind of shit you have gotten involved in shouldn't involve anyone but yourself." Draco spat in Harry's direction suddenly feeling the disgust from the past rear its ugly face. Draco knew it had caught him of guard the animosity he felt was most definitely being absorbed by Harry. Green eyes clashed with Silver eyes in a suddenly familiar stare. The look of angry confused eyes only seemed to fuel into their growing auras as Harry was the first to explode.
"What the fuck does that mean? I haven't done anything wrong you unbearable ferret." Harry forcefully ground out of his mouth and threw at Draco. Draco took a mental note of the image of Harry in rage. Silver eyes widen with enlightenment of Harry's overly defensive attitude on the subject. Draco could hardly wrap his brain around the dots that began to connect within his mind, and suddenly the fact that Harry was involved seemed too much to be a simple coincidence. Silver eyes glared into Green eyes as he spoke the final words he would ever have with Harry Potter.
"It means you filthy wretch that you are somehow involved in this little incident….and I am going to find out. You have less than five minutes to vacate Malfoy Estate or I shall have you forcefully removed…. Oh and Harry don't return unless invited." Draco felt the air around them suddenly explode as he walked from the room leaving Harry to dissolve the broken friendship.
Moments later a loud crack was heard echoing through the halls of the manor as Harry disapparated to another unknown location.
Lucius Malfoy leaned back in the warm leather sofa in the safety of his quite sanctuary. This place was also known to others as his study and or the Malfoy Manor Library. Wisdom filled eyes rested behind closed lids as the wine glass was lifted to his lips. The aged merlot smoothed the throat of the older Malfoy.
"What will I do?" Lucius whispered into the air looking down to the several books he had on the table he took another slothfully sipped of his merlot as a thought suddenly struck him. Reaching to the book on the top a wolfish grin broke out across his face.
"Miss Granger. I shall offer you something no one has had before." Lucius whispered into his glass just before finishing the rest of his wine. Quickly standing he made his way to his large mahogany desk and began frantically arranging the events that would be necessary for her to obtain the opportunity.
"First I will need the Ministry." Lucius declared as he slipped on his black cloak and reached for his cane. Turning to grab the letter his son had given to him weeks before he suddenly heard fast approaching footsteps. Lucius quietly disapparated from the study mere moments before Draco threw the doors of his study open.
"Father I have some news tha…t" Draco said anxiously into the air as his beautiful frantic eyes scanned the room for his father only to discover the room was empty. Turning quickly he made his way out of the room shutting the large double doors behind him loudly.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!
I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter. It is going to get better.
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~Paundrea Sciffo
