Hi everyone! I didn't wait too long this time! I know this one's a little short, but it's sweet. Also I just want to warn you that Draco may look a little ooc in the next few chapters. I swear this will be explained in a few chapters, so please be patient with me.
Thank you to my reviewers on this chapter.
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Everybody knows I didn't write the books.
Tabby staggered as yet another person bumped into her. Draco glared at the person and asked Tabby is she was ok.
"Yes I'm fine,' she assured him. "It's just annoying is all; it's very crowded because everyone wants to finish their shopping."
Draco nodded and pulled Tabby closer to him. Most people were smart enough to avoid hitting a Malfoy. He kept Tabby close in hopes that people would avoid hitting her too. It seemed to work, Tabby wasn't hit again as they made their way to the post office.
Tabby's mother had sent Tabby's Christmas gift and Tabby needed to tell the postal workers where to deliver it. When they had finished there, Draco led her to the books store where they both picked out a few books for some friend's gifts. As they were leaving Tabby's stomach let out a mighty grumble. Draco laughed at how red Tabby blushed. "Are you hungry?"
"What gave it away?" Tabby asked dryly.
Draco chuckled and said, "come on let's go get lunch… my treat. He took Tabby's hand in his and led her to his favourite place to eat.
"Draco I can't let you pay for my lunch," Tabby argued as she tried to take her hand back.
Draco refused to let go as they reached their destination. "You don't really have a choice my dear," he explained as they sat down at the table they were led to. "Consider it a thank you… for staying with me over the holidays."
Tabby wasn't pleased, nor did she like his excuse, but she didn't press the issue. She also didn't let her annoyance ruin the meal. She ordered a good looking salad and a glass of fruit juice. Draco got a chicken dish of some sort.
"So who else do you need to get gifts for?" Draco asked as they ate.
"Oh yah!" Tabby exclaimed before reaching for her bag, "I need your help with one."
"Ok…" Draco was confused, but stayed silent and gave Tabby a chance to explain.
Tabby pulled her sketch book out of her bag. "For my mother I want to choose a sketch and then paint it in full color. I just want your opinion on which picture to use, before I get started. So… which one do you like the most?"
Draco took the book and began flipping through. He kept an eye out for something he thought Tabby's mother would like. He didn't know much about her but he would do his best. He flipped the next page and paused. It was a picture of the Hogwarts grounds as seen from the astronomy tower. Draco loved it, but knew Tabby's mother deserved something nicer. He flipped s few more pages before finding the one.
It was obviously drawn during class. It was a baby firecrab sleeping, it was very cute and Draco thought that Tabby's mother would like it. He showed her the picture and she smiled.
"Good choice, mom will love it."
Draco nodded and handed back the notebook, then went back to finishing up his food. After they finished lunch they wandered around aimlessly for another hour or so before deciding that the crowds were too much. They arrived home and put their purchases back in their rooms. They spent the rest of the evening in the kitchen backing a multitude of foods, only stopping to eat dinner.
Tabby fell asleep quickly that night; she'd had quite the day and was very ready to rest.
There you go! Like I said short but sweet. Hope you liked it. Reviews are wonderful things don't you think? FLAMERS WILL BE USED FOR SMORES!