A/N: Hope this makes up for the last chapter. So summer officially started, earlier than I expected but it's not a problem. Just something about next year before we get to the actual chapter: The age restriction for the Triwizard Tournament will be 16 and up and the Yule Ball will be for third years and above. Now that that's settled, here's another chapter. Enjoy.

Last chapter

"Mom wants you to come spend the first month of the summer holiday at the Manor. With her, me and…my father."

I froze on the spot, looking wide eyed at the boy in front of me.

Chapter 49: A cold greeting

"What did you just say?"

"I said that my mom wants you to come spend the first month of the summer holiday with us."

"With your father there Draco, really? Does she want me dead?"

"What?"

"Oh, come on, you know what I'm talking about. Your father being what he was and I bloody killed Voldemort. You think if I come your dad will let my existence be easy? Well I think he'll make my life a living hell!"

"Well, he-, you might actually h-, oh, please, come on. It can't really be that bad. Mom will be there and me too. And maybe you'll leave with another impression than the one you came with. Pleaaase. "

I weighted my choices. Draco really wanted me to do this. Maybe there was something I didn't know…But what could that be about his father ? Every adult I knew had the same opinion about him…and it was rather bad. But then again, I didn't really know any adult who wasnt in the Glow, and Narcissa wouldn't want me to be killed in her own house…

"Ok, I'll come. But if I have any-I repeat, any part of the body missing when I get back to Hogwarts, you'll pay greatly."

He raised his hands in defense, a small smile on his face. "Ok. If you come, I promise everything will be fine."

I sighted. "Ok, now go. I have to sleep." He turned on his heels to leave, but I remembered something.

"Hey, just out of curiosity. Do you happen to have recently gotten a scar on your nose?"

"Yes, I did just after the mudbl-Granger punched me. The cartilage cut through the skin and- wait you have it too, don't you?"

"Yeah, I didn't know where I got it from. Is it permanent?"

"Well, apparently the wound is not completly closed and the nurse gave me some dittany to apply. It'll be gone in two days or so."

"Oh, ok. Now really, I have to sleep. Good night." I said sitting myself on my back on the bed and pulling the covers on me.

"Good night." He bent down and kissed my forehead then left, leaving me too stunned to sleep now.

The next day I informed Sev where I'll be during the first month of the break, and even though he didn't seem particulary excited, he let me go. The last days of school were mainly spent outside after everyone finnished their exams, and as promised the scar on my nose was completely gone within two days. I couldn't tell anyone except the twins, Blsise and Ginny where I was going, but it wasn't really hard to keep the secret from the others. In the meantime I told Ron too about the little secret (excepting the Draco part of course) so I just told everyone I was staying at Hogwarts during the break and promised to go visit them at the Burrow somewhere around mine and Harry's birthday. As I understood, they had tickets for the Quidditch World Cup too so it was a must to go there.

After we got down from the train, a little young looking house elf named Zaka was waiting to take us to the Manor. (apparently, after Dobby got freed he went to work at Hogwarts so the Malfoys had to find another servant). Both Draco and I took one of the little creatures hands and we apparatedright in the entrance hall of the Manor, where two people were waiting for us. Narcissa, who was wearing her outside black long robes and cold expression, and a blond long haired men whom I recognized as Draco's father. He was looking expresionless down at me, though his chin was slightly pointed upwards, giving him an air of pride. I swallowed my fear whole, straightened my back and looked at Draco's parents.

"Hello Mr Malfoy…Mrs Malfoy. Thank you for inviting me to spend the holiday at your magnificent house."

"Well, Miss Povans, I personally wanted to know what was so special in you and why Draco deemed you worthy of a Malfoy's attention." Lucius stated, earning him a glare from his wife before she spoke.

"Don't mind my husband Selene, we're happy to have you as a guest and were hoping you'll have a good time here. Now, Draco, why don't you lead your friend to her guest room. Dinner will be ready in an hour. Enough for her to settle in."

As we climbed the stairs, I could hear Narcissa scolding her husband. "What are you thinking? She's Draco's friend and I can assure you she's a really good friend. I know you don't have a particular inclination towards muggleborns, but that way you're just driving your son away. I know it's hard to let the facade down this days, but at least try. I know you can Lucius. Please."

Draco led me along the all to familiar way to my own tower-like room and as I put up the spells again, I felt the familiarity settle on the walls.

"So, Draco, what does your father know about this room?"

"That it was meant to belong to the daughter of my mom's close friend after the woman died, but due to some…complications of the circumstances she was never able to take the girl in. I don't know if he knows you'll be staying here but what he does know is that this room is hardly ever used, and that is when mom wants to change something in it. For example, barely a month ago she added some string lights to the vanity mirror. Other than that though the room is exactly as you left it last time you came here. "

"Oh, ok. And your mom is going to be so stiff during the time I'm staying here?"

"I don't think so. Father wanted the two of them to look imposing when you came here so they dressed like that. But mother at least is going to relax back to the person you know. Just gradually. "

"I want to ask you something." I took his light nod as a sign to continue. "your mother was talking to your father about a facade or something like that. What's it all about?"

"I-ummm, well this is something I can't really tell you. One of them is going to have to tell you if you want to know about it. Or just wait until you figure it out for yourself."

"Figure it out myself? How am I supposed to do that? Your father isn't the most open person in the world."

"Well, last time I checked you weren't as dense as Potter. I'm sure you'll manage. True, he's not the most open person, but you can observe him and you'll catch on to it."

"You realise I'm a Potter too, right?"

"Shhhh, my father might hear you. He doesn't know…yet" He mumbled the last part but I didn't question him.

"Well, I'm glad you're appreciating my observational skills, but this is going to be one hell of a challange."

"Well, since you already finnished your holiday homework, consider it your summer project"

I rolled my eyes and sat on my bed. This was going to be a long month.

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