Chapter Four
Draco awoke the next morning to a thunderstorm, he loved the rain. Once he was dressed, he headed down to the dinning room, grabbed his coffee and headed to the part of the porch that was enclosed. He was surprised to see Ginny sitting feet drawled up under her in one of the large chairs. She looked like she was still in her night clothes, and hadn't slept. He stood there and watched her for a moment. She looked to be in her own little world. She was a beautiful woman he had to give her that. After a while he spoke up to make his presence known.
"Good Morning," he said sitting in the chair beside hers.
She was so startled that she jumped. "I'm sorry I didn't hear you enter," said Ginny. She went to stand when he touched her arm.
"Stay I want to talk to you," said Draco.
"I am not dressed appropriate, I didn't think it was that late," she said trying to get away from him. She was so embarrassed at her flannel pants and button up shirt.
"You look fine, it is still early. The weather woke me, Bryson is lucky the boy can sleep through anything." said Draco waiting for her to settle again. She nodded and got comfortable once again. "I am terribly sorry about coming in so late last night, I had so many papers that I lost track of time."
"It is not my place to get in your business," said Ginny looking out at the back yard.
"It was rude of me not to at least call or send notice. I missed a wonderful meal. Was Bryson good for you?"
"He is a delightful child, very talented. He is a great help in the kitchen, fast learner." said Ginny still not looking Draco in the face.
"I thought the dinner was great wish I could have been home to eat it with both of you," he said.
Ginny was blushing something horrible. She just wanted to go to her room and take a nice bath. "It is quite alright, Bryson understood that you were working and gave me no problems."
"I will try not to let it happen again. What I really would like to talk to you about is what happened between you and Blaise. Did he say or do something to you? I wont have him badgering you."
Ginny looked at him at this point, he looked almost concerned. "He didn't do anything to me, he might be a picking type, but I don't see it going any further. He just asked a question that I wasn't in the mood for last night." she was praying he wouldn't ask, but would tell if he did.
"May I ask what the question was. I can straighten things out, so that Blaise, or anyone else wont bring it up."
"He asked about my family. I have been a bit stressed about it, difficult situations at the moment." said Ginny standing and walking over to the glass.
"Are you at a fall out with your family at the moment?" asked Draco.
"No, not at all. Everything is ok, mostly…." she trailed off.
"Mostly?" asked Draco. He didn't understand at all.
"My Mother and Father's bills are behind and things are kind of tight. I have gotten them out of most of it, but it isn't enough at times." she was quiet for a while. "They were doing great after dad got his promotion at work, everyone was out on there own, running there own life's. Dad was even starting to remodel parts of the Burrow. Then Jr., Fleur and Bill's oldest son, got sick. He has been in and out of the hospital, they are not sure what is really wrong with him. Unfortunately it has wracked up a large hospital bill. The administration told mom and dad, if the bill didn't start getting paid on, they weren't going to accept him any longer. My parents started paying on it, they didn't even tell Bill, or any of the family for that matter. They were going to try and take care of it. I found out when I received a owl one morning saying final notice. I was worried so I asked mom and dad about it. Once they told me I took every penny that I had in my account and paid there bills off and then put what little was left in there account. They are getting in the same shape once again. That is the reason that I was so short last night. Not a big reason to get upset I know, it just hit wrong. I apologies for my shortness, and I will apologies to Blaise next time I see him."
Draco sat and listened in aw. This girl was amazing, she really cared for her family. He could tell that she didn't really want to tell him any of this. "There is no need to apologies, I understand how it could be a lot of stress for you. If you need anything just let me know," said Draco.
"No, everything is fine. We have managed all these years we will manage through this. What is so funny about all of this, is that Bill doesn't understand why he isn't getting a bill. He would flip if he knew what mom and dad have done." said Ginny with a small smile. "I must go and get dressed know, Bryson will be up soon." With that she walked out, leaving Draco alone to his thoughts.
Draco sat there a long while thinking upon what Ginny had just told him. He finally got up and went in search for his son.
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"Daddy, you didn't make it for dinner," said Bryson once he spotted his father. He was on his way to the dinning room to have breakfast.
"I know mate, I am sorry for that. Miss. Ginny saved it for me and kept it warm for me though. It was wonderful. Do you know what you are going to be doing today?" asked Draco.
"We were going to go out this afternoon, but it is raining. Miss. Ginny is fun though she will think of something for us to do." said Bryson digging into his eggs and bacon.
"I am sure she will son. I have to go to the office, I should be home around lunch today though," said Draco. "Be good I will see you soon," he said hugging his son.
"I will daddy," Bryson said kissing Draco's cheek.
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Ginny walked into the class room to find Bryson sitting down, waiting for her. She cleared her throat and he stood up, she smiled at him and nodded her head. "Good Morning, Bryson."
"Good Morning, Miss. Ginny," he said smiling. "What are we going to do this morning?"
"I have some activities in mind, then you can draw for a while before lunch. Maybe make something nice for your daddy," said Ginny.
They worked on some activities and then Bryson and Ginny both worked on some art.
"Miss Ginny, what are you drawing?" asked Brys
"You," she answered simply.
"Me, but your not looking at me," he said looking confused.
"I have it in my memory," she explained. "If you keep up your skills you will be able to do this as well."
"Can I see it?" he asked.
"Not yet, I am not done with it yet. When it is complete I will give it to you. How about that?" she said grinning at him.
"Ok," he said smiling at her. "I'm done with mine, want to see?"
"Sure," she took the paper from him and was amazed by his skills at such a young age. He had drawn him and his dad flying on a broom. "This is really good Bry, your dad will love it. Are you ready for lunch?"
"Yes, may I take my picture? Dad said he should be home at lunch today." said Bryson putting all of his supplies away.
"Sure don't see why not," said Ginny. She didn't know that Draco was coming home for lunch.
They walked down to the dinning room and sat down, lunch arrived and they were fixing to eat when Kelsey popped in. "Mrs. Malfoy has just arrived."
"Grandma, is here Miss. Ginny," said Bryson.
"I heard," Ginny said smiling at the excited child.
As soon as Narcissa walked into the dining Bryson was on his feet. Ginny beamed at the boy with pride which didn't go unnoticed my Narcissa. "Hello Ginny," said Narcissa as she made her way to her grandson.
"Hello, Mrs. Malfoy. It is nice of you to join us, I am sorry I wasn't aware you were showing up."
"Narcissa dear, I just thought I would stop in and eat lunch with my grandson. I am sorry that I didn't let you know ahead of time."
"No, that is fine you can see him anytime you like, he is your grandson. Please sit and eat," said Ginny.
"Mother, I didn't know you were coming today," said Draco entering the dinning room.
"Daddy," Bryson said nodding to his father.
Draco stood there shocked at his son for a moment. "Son" he nodded in return. He walked over to his mother and pulled out her chair. Once she was seated Draco and Bryson took there chairs.
Ginny was so shocked that he hadn't run to his father. 'Wonder were he got that from' thought Ginny.
"Dad, I drew you a picture," said Bry.
Draco took the picture from his son, "Wow, Brys, this looks….great," said Draco.
"May I see it darling," asked Narcissa. Draco handed her the drawing. "Bryson this is very good," she said handing it back to Draco.
"Did Miss. Ginny teach you how to draw?" asked Draco.
"No, she draws her own pictures, from memory." explained Bryson.
"Oh, is that so, pray tell Miss. Ginny, where is your drawing?" asked Draco.
"I have not yet finished, when I do you will have to ask Brys to see it. I have already promised it to him. He is a natural when it comes to art, you will see it in his progress folder when you receive it."
"Can't wait to see it," said Draco. They finished there lunch and Ginny excused herself leaving Bryson with his family.
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"She is a very nice girl," said Narcissa. Her and Draco were drinking tea while watching Brys play with his blocks.
"She is great with Bryson, and a really good cook."
"Cook?"
"Yes, Brys and Ginny made dinner last night they did a wonderful job of it."
"You are lucky to have found her then. How are you doing?" asked Narcissa.
"We are doing fine, I think us moving in here was the best idea. There is nothing here reminding me of her all the time."
"It will be better with time. You know how I was after your father passed away," said Narcissa.
"I knew it was coming though, she got to tell me her final wishes."
"All the more reason for you to move on," said Narcissa.
"I know mother, I am going to let it happen."
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It was after dark and Ginny was sitting in her chair, as she called it, on the porch. She was finishing up her picture of Bryson, so she could give it to him the next morning. He was such a easy child to draw, she looked at him and saw happiness. He looked so much like his dad, that it was easy to draw Draco with him. She was concentrating so hard on what she was doing that she didn't hear anyone enter.
Draco stood there watching her draw, she was so beautiful when she was concentrating. She was in her element at that moment. He creped up to her to look over her shoulder. He wasn't prapaired for what he saw. It was like he was looking at a black and white version of himself and Bryson. She was a outstanding drawer.
Ginny heard Draco step up to her and allowed him a peak. "If you would like to see you should ask," she said not looking up from her work.
Draco straightened at once, "Sorry, curiosity got to me I had to look."
"It is alright, I thought that you were already in bed," she said putting her tablet down and picking up her tea.
"Couldn't sleep, thought I would come out here for a while. I wasn't expecting to see you out and about."
"Same really, I love to listen to the rain, It is soothing," she said pulling her feet under her.
"How long have you been drawing?"
"Since I was 10, with Ron being at school I had nothing else to do. I would sit by our pond and doodle and sketch until I finally got good at it," she said looking off into space.
"You are very good, Bryson is going to love that. I don't ever remember us being like that around you though," said Draco.
"I caught Bryson playing, when I started drawing, this is what it turned into. I added you, it wasn't hard he looks just like you."
"Oh so I am cute to then," Draco said with a smirk.
"Of course, devilishly so," she teased him.
"She wounds me," he said putting his hand to his chest.
"I'm sure you will heal," said Ginny with a smirk.
"Of course, I am heading to bed. May I escort you?" asked Draco standing and offering his elbow.
"Why thank you, how nice of you," said Ginny getting to her feet, and looping her hand through his.
When they got to the door Draco bowed, then kissed her hand. "Good Night, Miss Weasley."
"Good Night, Draco," she said going into her room.
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Author Note: I know it is shorter then the last. I have been busy with home improvement. Please skip over or laugh at my mistakes because I am super tired .. lol! If you have any ideas or anything that you REALLY want to see happen let me know. Julie you know what to do girl ….. LOL!
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