A/N: It's short but it's something!

Chapter Four:

:: A Letter From Hogwarts ::

Draco's POV

I heard a muffled I love you come from the person I was kissing. I mumbled back, "I love you too."

I pulled away and looked down at the red headed girl. I smiled and she looked up at me.

"Why - Why are you so, well why are you mad all the time?" Ginny asked.

"I -" I tried to search for words, "I take after my father I guess." I replied, it was a lie though. I hated to lie to her, but I couldn't tell her about my father beating me, well not just yet.

Ginny just looked up at me and then I felt her arms wrap around my body to form a warm embrace. I held her close to myself, not wanting to let go. Ginny was mine, and I wasn't going to give her up to anyone.

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Ginny and I stayed out side for what seemed like hours. We talked about everything, well everything but my past. I knew that one day I would HAVE to tell her, but I didn't want her to worry about me, if she even would. When we finally realized what time it was, I took her hand and walked her to the Entrance Hall and we said our good byes. I kissed her cheek and watched as she headed up the stairs to her Common Room. When she was out of site, I turned and headed down to my Common Room.

As I walked farther and farther away from Ginny, my thoughts fell into memories of the day I got my Hogwarts letter. Mum was so proud, but I know Lucius was just glad to finally get me out of that house. Maybe he was a little sad that he didn't have a toy to kick around when he got angry. It didn't bother me though, even if he did care, I wouldn't.

Well anyways, it was a bright summer's day and I could smell breakfast being cooked down stairs. It smelled so good. I loved it when Mother cooked for me; she always made the best food.

I had just wakened from a sleepless slumber, when I heard him, yelling for me. I quickly got up and walked towards his room.

"Boy!" He said, "Boy, I am tired of telling you to clean up your stuff!" He shouted as he threw a bag at me.

"I am sorry Lucius, I'll try to keep my things away from you," I said taking the bag and walking back to my room. At that point I didn't even want to argue with him. I was just happy that mother was cooking. I threw the bag on to my bed and quickly got dressed.

I walked out of my room and down the marble stairs of the Malfoy Manor. I spotted mother in the kitchen.

"Morning mum," I murmured as I sat down at the table.

"Good morning sweetie, guess what came today?" she asked.

"Umm. I give up," I replied as mother ut some bacon on my plate.

She held out a letter signed to a Mr. Draco Malfoy. I starred at it for a second and then realized what it was.

I had a bright smile on my face and mother leaned down and kissed my forehead.

"Congradualtions sweetie," she said.

At that moment Lucius walked into the room.

"What's all the emotion in the air?" he asked.

"Draco got his letter from Hogwarts today!" Mum said flipping the pancakes.

"Oh really, well I am happy for him really, anyways, I have to go into town today for some supplies," Lucius said, I knew he wasn't really happy for me though.

"Well, then you could take Draco to get his school supplies." Mum said.

"No, I have to go into Knockturne Alley," Lucius replied.

"Well, while you are doing that he can go get his stuff," Mother replied.

"No, really, I said no, take him yourself." Lucius said aparrating on the spot.

"Oh, Draco, I am sorry," mother said.

"No, mum, it's ok I'd rather go with you anyways.."

The memory faded as I stood in front of the Entrance to the Slytherin Common Room. I said the password and walked inside. I quietly walked up to my dorm, kicked off my shoes and fell on to my bed. I fell into a long yet short sleep.

End Of Chapter