AN: Sorry, I have been distracted with coursework and Terraria . But here is chapter ten ^.^
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Chapter 10

Misplaced Hands

It had been a week since the entrance hall was completed and the aurors had work quickly and efficiently. Almost the entire first floor was sorted out and some of the furniture had managed to be salvaged from some of the smaller rooms that hadn't been directly affected by the battle. Work was coming along nicely.

Narcissa visited at least once per day, proud of every bit of progress they made. Draco was leading her around when she suggested dinner in the gardens.

"I think we should celebrate, Draco. Tonight we are eating in the gardens. I will tell the House Elves which garden to set the dining area in and they will let you know once they are done." She said to him.

"Of course, mother. That sounds fantastic." The man said.

After she left he found the aurors gathered in what used to be a bathroom. He told them about dinner in the gardens and they agreed before getting back to work. Tiles were cracked and there was a blood stain in the bath tub. A rattling noise could also be heard from the cabinet.

Dean and Luna were using repairo on each broken tile while Blaise was attempting to charm away the blood. Ron and Harry were inspecting the cupboard. Draco joined them.

"What do you think it is?" The blonde asked.

"I have no idea." Ron answered with a furrowed brow.

"Maybe it's a boggart?" Harry questioned.

"How would a boggart get in here?" Ron asked.

"The Death Eaters thought it would be a good practical joke...?" Harry suggested with a hint of a smile on his lips.

"Suuure." Draco said with a slight laugh.

"You never know." Ron said. "They were evil. Who else would leave a boggart in your bathroom cabinet? Wanna open it and see what it is?"

The three of them stepped back and Harry pointed his wand at the cupboard. Immediately a cold chill swept past them, making everyone in the room look around. Draco stepped forward and the huge cloaked figured stopped moving toward Harry.

Suddenly Narcissa Malfoy's dead body was on the ground, her eyes glassy and her clothes covered in blood. Draco's eyes widened. He had never faced a boggart before, but he knew what to do. He raised his wand but before he could say anything, Ron stepped forward. The boggart turned into a giant spider and Ron yelled the incantation.

Roller skates appearing on each of the spider's eight legs, it started rolling around wildly. It couldn't control itself and crashed down to the floor. The others began to laugh at it and Harry stepped forward again. As the dementor appeared, he too yelled the spell. This time it was a dementor that crashed to the ground as it tripped over it's robes.

The robes flipped up as the creature fell and under them a skinny dead body was revealed. Everyone cracked up as they saw that it was wearing pink boxer shorts with love hearts covering them. The boggart disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"That was brilliant, Harry." Ron laughed. His laugh was cut off in shock as a house elf appeared before them.

"Sorry to shock you, mister." The small elf said to Ron. "Fi was sent to tell the misters and the miss that dinner is ready in the 'Purple' garden. I is to bring you there."

"It's okay, Fi." Draco said with a smile. "I will lead them there. You can go."

Fi bowed deeply and disappeared as suddenly as she had appeared. Draco headed out the door and the aurors followed close behind. The 'Purple' garden was very close to this part of the house and they exited through a small side door.

As soon as they found the area they were looking for, the aurors understood the name of this garden. All of the plants around it either had purple flowers or purple leaves. There was a table set in the middle and the table cloth was a brilliant violet, just like the cushions on each seat that surrounded it.

Everyone settled into a chair, little up by purple flickering light that came from candles that floated above them. The magic flame was a gorgeous colour. The cutlery was a metallic lilac and the plates were light purple with dark purple designs.

"This is a very pretty garden." Luna said dreamily. "I like the colours."

"It is one of my mother's favourites." Draco said. A cough sounded behind him and he stood to greet Narcissa as she entered the area. He led her to his chair, pulling it out for her.

"I am glad you all came and I do hope you like my landscaping." Narcissa said with a small smile. "I thought that we could celebrate your success with the restoration of the main house. I hope this area is not too... feminine for you men." Her bell-like laugh sounded.

Harry shook his head and told her he loved it as Draco sat back down in the seat to his left. The food was already on the table, as well as a bottle of wine sitting on ice.

"This wine was brewed here in England. By Severus Snape himself." Draco informed the aurors as he poured it in each of their glasses.

They all complimented the wine as they sipped it and Draco settled back down in his chair. He reached to place the bottle back in the ice just as Harry went to pick up his glass and their hands brushed against each other. Draco felt a spark and almost dropped the bottle in surprise. He quickly placed it down and withdrew his hand, feeling a warm blush creeping up his cheeks for unknown reasons.

Harry looked at him and smiled. "By the way... I really like the cologne you've been wearing."

AN: Hope you enjoyed it ^.^ Then next chapter was my favourite to write so far ^.^
It will be up tomorrow ^.^
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