Do you ever have those moments when you dread what your about to do next, but it has to be done? Well I'm heading up to the department of magical law enforcement to see if I can talk my way back into Ron's good books. It been about a week since Draco and I agreed to be friends and I figured Ron has had plenty of time to cool off, but I could be wrong, I have been before. The other reason I'm not too happy about being here is probably because of the tattoo on my back. Walking into a room full of Aurors when you are branded with the dark mark doesn't seem like a bright idea or it could be insanely genius, I'll decide which later. I stepped out of the lift and began to walk down the corridor when a voice interrupted my thoughts. "Keira, what are you doing here?"

"Hi uncle Arthur, I'm here to see Ron" I said to Mr Weasley, I've called him uncle since I first learned to talk even though he wasn't, strange really.

"Ahh, here to make up?" he asked kindly. I nodded slowly. "I'm proud of you, I know how hard it is for you to swallow your pride, just be patient and understanding with him."

"Why do I have to be the patient one? It's his turn" I said childishly "When I made that comment about asking Hermionie to marry him, I knew that I was the wrong and I apologised to him and accepted her. Now it's the other way around except he's being worse and still I have to be the one to be apologetic."

"I know." He said smiling warmly at me "But you're the more intelligent and grown up one. And you two have been friends since you were babies, isn't that worth salvaging?"

"Yeah" I sighed with a nod "I just had to get that off my chest"

"And just so you know, I ... approve of you and Draco. I didn't think I would, but from what I saw at dinner he's really turned around and you seem genuinely happy which is something I don't think I've seen for a while even when you were with our Charlie." I smiled, hopefully it came across as a delighted smile when really I wanted to burst out laughing at the thought of Draco making me truly happy.

"Thank you" I said pulling him into a hug.

"It's okay, just don't tell Molly" he mumbled as he pulled away "I think she had her heart set on a winter wedding and you actually becoming part of the family." I nodded sort of regretfully. "How about I go fetch Ron for you, I was just on my way to the department of magical transportation and had to pass through the auror HQ and there's some pretty gruesome pictures in there. It would be best if I go get him." I nodded and he left and returned with his slightly annoyed looking son.

"Hi Ron" I said cautiously

"Keira" he mumbled showing he acknowledged me.

"Good luck!" Arthur said merrily as he got into the lift.

"Do you want to go get some dinner if you haven't had your lunch break yet?" I asked still trying to be careful. I was only answered by silence. "I'll pay" He was still silent. "Better yet we could run out on the bill that way we'll get some exercise to work off the food and a good laugh while we're at it." He smiled. "Come on, I'll be all by my little lonesome if you don't"

"Fine" he huffed "lets go"

"Yay" I cheered and I clapped. Ron rolled his eyes and chuckled at me. "What? I've got to be enthusiastic enough for both of us." We got in the lift and began to make our way out of the building. "Just so you realise in order to stop me chattering away like some chipmunk on crack your going to have to talk to me, and when we start talking we're going to be talking about our problem. So don't think that ignoring me is going to work because I can be super crazy and annoying after all I did share a dorm with Addie for seven years."

"I'm not going to ignore you" he said quietly "but I think we're not gonna have a normal conversation 'til we sort things out, and I'll probably wanna be sitting down with a good sturdy table between us, because you've always been bloody mental even before you met Addison."

"True" I said with a grin


"So I guess we should start this" I said awkwardly after we had finished ordering.

"Go ahead" he said smiling at me slightly and I scowled at him lightly for not helping.

"You know you're probably my oldest and most dearest friend right?" I asked softly, he mimicked my scowl and nodded. "We're not going to throw that away now are we?"

"Keira, that's not fair. Now whatever I say I'm going to sound like the bad guy." He complained.

"Aren't you?" I asked seriously. "I admit that I'm not completely blameless in this, I mean I did get married to one of your childhood enemies in secret then just sprang it on you, your reaction was justified. But now your still refusing to let it go, refusing to accept him, he's my husband now and if it comes down to it I'll stick by him, the fate of our friendship is down to you. I just thought that I meant more to you than your feud with Draco, I chose you over my grudge with Hermionie."

"You know, you'd make an amazing politician but your forgetting that Hermionie never tried to kill you." Ron spat

"No, your right, she never tried to kill me, she came astonishingly close to it that time she hexed me on the stairs so Merlin only knows how unlucky I'd be if she ever actually tried to kill me. But Draco's never tried to kill you either, he's not a bad person and he never was, just misguided, please at the very least give him a chance" I pleaded "Isn't that what you high and mighty types are supposed to do?"

"I just don't want to see you get hurt again Keira" he said looking me straight in the eyes.

"I know" I said taking his hand "But it was my decision and I'll accept the consequences. Now it's time for your decision, can you accept Draco as my husband?"

"I can try" Ron sighed. "But only because it's you Keira". I was in the middle of hugging him when someone cleared their throat.

"Your order" the waiter droned as he put the plates on the table. I got back into my seat and began to tuck in when I remembered something.

"Ron? There's something else I need to tell you." I said uncomfortably. He eyed me cautiously

"Go ahead" he asked sounding worried.

"Well you see Charlie blurted out a secret of mine after you left my house and well seeing as everyone knows now I think its only fair that I tell you too." I nervously said

"What is it?" he asked as if he was restraining himself

"I used to be an exotic dancer"

What happened next can only really be described as a scene.


After my unconventional lunch I decided to head back to the ministry this time to see my 'husband'. I bought him a baguette from the café where Ron and I had eaten. A voice announced the lift had reached level 5 and listed all the departments on the floor. I thanked Merlin I didn't work here because the elevator alone would drive me nuts. I began walking down the corridor when I spotted a woman. "Excuse me" I called politely to get her attention "Do you know where I can find Mr Malfoy?"

"Who's asking?" she asked looking at me suspiciously.

"His wife." I said calmly and then followed the direction she pointed me in. Surely enough, after a little more walking I managed to find him. He looked a little shocked to see me. "Hi honey" I said as I pulled him in for a hug and a quick kiss. It was odd how accustomed we'd become to showing affection in front of others really.

"Hey Keira, any particular reason you're here?" he asked gently

"Yeah because we can't have you distracting our staff Mrs Malfoy" laughed a voice behind me.

"Oh, hello Christian." I said once I turned to face him "I just came to bring my husband some dinner. I do believe he's entitled to a dinner break." I gestured to the paper bag I was holding.

"There was really no need to do that" Draco started to say

"Nonsense" I interrupted "Besides it's almost torture being stuck at home without you" Draco grinned at me, I'm guessing the look on Chris's face was priceless.

"Maybe we should go to my office" Draco whispered loud enough for Chris to hear then took my hand and lead me away while I waved goodbye to a far from happy Christian. Once Draco's office door was safely shut I tossed the bag to him and sat on his desk. "Why are you really here?" he asked bluntly

"I thought you might like to here about the progress I made today" I replied cheerfully

"Progress?" he inquired

"Well I've managed to patch things up with Ron for now, which means we'll probably start getting invited out maybe and Arthur said he approved of us." I said happily.

"That really is progress" He said like he was impressed. "Maybe we should celebrate."

"Celebrate how?" I asked. Draco whispered something in my ear that I shouldn't repeat and should have flat out said no to, but strangely enough I was tempted. "Just eat your damn dinner and we'll discuss it in a couple of weeks maybe." I said trying to sound pissed off.

"Looking forward to it" he laughed and I began to head for the door. "Wait" he called and then rushed over and undid the top buttons on my top and ruffled my hair a little. I tried to give him a look that said 'what the fuck!?' "I really like pissing off Chris" he said like it was obvious. I just laughed and left.