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Author's Notes: I would like to give a special thanks to the one and only reviewer of my chapter 1, spikeecat. I would also like to thank those who favorited my story so suddenly. Hehehe! You know who you are already. Anyway, I think I shouldn't have ended my chapter 1 like that. I was kinda in a hurry actually because my brother would like to use the computer. I hurriedly wrote it and decided to stop it there and publish it right away. I was thinking of revising the 1st chapter adding some few minor data and all. As I was trying to revise it today, I actually don't know how to change it here in . To those who know please tell me so that I can be able to revise chapter 1. Thanks.
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Chapter Two – Lucius' Last Will and Testament
Professor McGonagall, Hermione and Draco arrived outside the door of Professor Dumbledore's office. Professor McGonagall ushered them in the office saying that they have to wait until Professor Dumbledore arrives.
Draco and Hermione went inside the office and to their surprise they saw Marie Johnson, their fellow Hufflepuff classmate.
"Johnson, what are you doing here?" Hermione asked Marie.
"I have no idea actually. Professor McGonagall just called me when I was having my Herbology class. What about the two of you?" Marie asked while eyeing the two of them.
"No idea. Professor McGonagall also called Malfoy and me and here we are."
"Maybe we've done something wrong." Malfoy said nonchalantly.
"Speak for yourself Malfoy. Maybe Professor McGonagall found out about you violating rules while you're Head Boy." Hermione said.
"It's not like I'm bringing any right now mudblood." Malfoy said evilly. "That old bat won't find anything."
Both Marie and Hermione cringed when Malfoy called Hermione mudblood.
"Shut up Malfoy you fou-" but Hermione was cut as the door suddenly was opened and out came a Professor Dumbledore and behind him was Narcissa Malfoy, Draco's mother. Draco was surprised to see his mother.
"Mother, what are you doing here at school?"
"You'll know soon Draco." Narcissa said while hugging Draco. "Professor Dumbledore?" Narcissa said motioning to Dumbledore.
"Ah yes right. Can you all please take a seat? Yes. Yes." Dumbledore said while his eyes twinkled. He then proceeded on to his seat. Draco, Hermione and Marie still had questioning looks on their faces. Draco wondered why his mother was there and both Hermione and Marie felt like they weren't really needed in the office. Dumbledore seemed to understand the atmosphere in his office that's why he then proceeded on to explain the reason why the three of them were called.
"So, all of you are now here today to listen to the last will and testament of Lucius Malfoy. This testament was recently found yesterday by Mrs. Malfoy in Mr. Malfoy's study. Judging by the content of the testament, we need to read this in front of all of you." Dumbledore said while smiling at Hermione and Marie who still had quizzical look in their faces.
"So here is Lucius' Last Will and Testament." Dumbledore said as he then began to pick up the testament and read the contents.
"I, Lucius Malfoy, in the time that I will die will hereby lawfully pass the Malfoy Manor and all the items there to my son, Draco Malfoy, in the time that he will get married. Draco will also inherit the fortunes of me and my wife, Narcissa Malfoy." Dumbledore said pausing for a moment. He began to say something when he was interrupted by Hermione.
"Excuse me Professor Dumbledore but I don't see the reason why Johnson and I have to be here listening to the last will and testament of Lucius Malfoy. Doesn't this seem like a family matter?" Hermione asked unable to resist the urge of asking. Marie and Draco nodded in agreement. Narcissa on the other hand scowled.
Dumbledore on the other hand smiled.
"We're getting there Ms. Granger. Please listen attentively to the next sentences of the testament as it explains why you and Ms. Johnson have to be here."
Hermione was blushing. She and Marie were now listening attentively. Dumbledore continued reading, his eyes twinkling.
"But then before inheriting the money and the Malfoy Manor, Draco must fulfill one condition." Dumbledore dramatically paused. Draco now leaned on closer getting anxious as to what the condition might be.
"Draco in inheriting his rightful possessions must and hereby marry a Muggle-born witch of the same age as he is or otherwise his possessions will be distributed to his cousins. Signed, Lucius Malfoy." Dumbledore finished reading, looked at his audience.
Narcissa stayed calm though it's clearly visible into her face that she didn't really approved of her husband's will. Hermione and Marie sat, eyes widening. Draco suddenly turn pale, can't believe what he just heard.
"Uhh… what?" Draco suddenly asked. "What am I suppose to do?"
"You must marry a Muggle born witch of the same age as you are Mr. Malfoy or you wouldn't be able to acquire your inheritance." Dumbledore said repeating the condition of the testament.
"But that can't be!" Draco said standing looking mortified. "I… father can't do this to me! Why would he?" Draco looked at his mother as if trying to find an answer to his question. Narcissa only silently looked at his son. Draco couldn't believe that his father will let him marry a Muggle-born witch. He was brought up by his father to think highly of pure-bloods and now he's going to marry a mudblood?
"So… so, in that case I really do have to marry a Mudblood?" Draco said. Hermione and Marie who was at one second surprised about the issue are now angry. Dumbledore meanwhile tried to resolve the atmosphere.
"Mr. Malfoy you should stop saying Mudblood and I suggest you treat them kindly." Dumbledore said calmly. Malfoy realized that he's in Dumbledore's office and regretted saying the word. Dumbledore then continued on.
"Here are two Muggle-born witches of the same age as you are. As sadly we have lost Rosalie Musgrove and Jane Rushworth during the war against Voldemort, Ms. Granger and Ms. Johnson are the only options that you have to choose to."
"What?" Hermione and Marie chorused.
"This can't be!" Hermione protested.
"Outrageous!" Marie chimed in.
"I should be the one saying that Granger." Draco said sullenly.
"So Mr. Malfoy, do you intend to marry one of these girls or let your possessions be distributed to your cousins?" Dumbledore asked.
"I…" Draco said. He looked at his mother. If he let his cousins to take the Malfoy Manor and the money of his parents then surely they would be living a miserable life afterwards. He had no choice but to marry.
"I will fulfill the wish of my father." Draco said finally. Hermione wasn't surprised at his choice. She knew that Malfoy would just end up marrying a witch like her than living a miserable life she knew Malfoy doesn't want to dare live.
"That's settled then." Dumbledore smiled. "So between Ms. Granger and Ms. Johnson, who would you choose to be your wife?"
Draco thought it over. After a few minutes he pointed and said.
"You!"
So that's it! Hehehe... you might wonder who Draco chooses. Anyway, hope that you like this chapter 2. It's longer than chapter 1, I admit. Okay. So please read and review. Tell me what you think of it and give suggestions or comments as to what you think of the story. Hehehe! :) Thanks!
