Broken
Two blonds stared at the broken vase at their feet. The younger of the two looked very pale and more than a little apprehensive; the older looked as if he were trying hard not to laugh.
"What was that noise?" a woman with vibrant red hair demanded as she stomped towards them. "Draco, what are you—"
She suddenly let out a cry of dismay as she saw the broken shards on the floor.
"Who did this?" Her eyes narrowed as she looked at them. "Well?"
"Father broke it!" the younger blond declared, pointing an accusing finger at the man beside him.
"What?" Draco exclaimed, rounding on his son. "I most certainly did not. You were the one who broke it when you threw your book, and don't you try to deny it, Orion."
Orion turned appealing eyes on his mother. "I swear it wasn't me, Mum. I was just doing my readings as you told me, and then I heard this big crash and there was Father standing over Grandma's vase. I think he broke it on purpose. He always did say he thought it was ugly."
"Why you little—"
"Don't you dare touch my child!" Ginny cried, placing herself in front of Orion.
Draco dropped his hands and gave an outraged look at his wife. "You don't honestly believe this rubbish, do you?"
"It wouldn't surprise me. You were always trying to put it up on shelves where no one could see it."
"I don't believe this," Draco muttered. "My own wife is turning against me."
He could see Orion smirking at him from behind Ginny, and his anger rose even more. No doubt the little brat was feeling very smug right now.
"Well," Ginny demanded. "What have you got to say for yourself?"
"Okay, yes, I admit I've always hated the vase," Draco yielded, "but I didn't break it. Anyway, I don't know why you're getting so upset. You can just repair it with magic."
"You don't understand! That vase has been passed down the female line in my family for generations. And now it's ruined because you broke it!"
"I didn't break it."
Ginny continued her rant as if she hadn't heard him.
Draco sighed, knowing it was futile to argue the point. His son had definitely won this round.
Prompt 2: 'broken'
Words: 385
