Author's Beginning Note: o.O; This chapter is..erm.. pointless I think. But, oh well, it doesn't matter what I think. Now, I'm going back to listening to 'Caress Me Down' by Sublime.. and you jsut read. =)
Thanks to:
- AtieJen - So, with this I shall answer your questions.. With this chapter your first question should be answered. You ask a lot.. They don't know who Raziel is because Raziel looks *nothing* like Harry Potter. Yes, he's changed that much! Raziel is the Minister of Magic, that's what he is doing, I guess.. Now, your last question... I didn't get it. I don't think I mentioned Raziel being a Mum.. o.O; Well ,thanks for the review!
- Lady FoxFire - Awe, don't pout! I'm glad you're still going to read this. Maybe I should write you your own fic? ^_~!
- Lifeshades - *Watches the scene with an eyebrow raised* Yes, I can tell.. Well.. no more cliffie. I didn't even mean for there to be one last chapter.. Told you guys I was evil..
- Exiledsaphire - I think your review is my favorite yet. I dunno why.. x_x; You remind me of someone I know. I even think she agreed with me on that. Heh! Sorry about my mistakes. I'm not perfect! And I did say this wasn't beta read. =P Thanks for the review!
- Mithua - Ah, no worries, the 'how he looks now' question is common. Yup, it's in the first chapter. ^_^;
- Tenchimagic - I don't like Draco/Ginny either. Let alone Ginny and *anyone*.. So, I despise that part of my story. And yes, he deserves better, but whoever said he always gets what he deserves? *grins evilly*
- ....Kenz... - I know you! Ohmigod!! *gasp* Lol, thanks for the review. *huggle* Ahem.. Anyway.. glad you like my story.. *pause* I'm not a monkey anymore, am I? *frowns...*
NOTE: Everyone ignore that b*tch, TheDarkNightWorldOrder. He's in denial over the fact his story only gets flames. It's not my fault, dude! *Glare*
The Black Snow Owl
Chapter Five: Meeting Draco ( Lol.. ^_~ )
"Oh, um, that's alright. Why don't you come in?" Raziel moved aside and Draco nodded, coming into the house. Raziel closed the door and turned to the blond.
"What can I help you with?" He asked, wanting to instead ask how the other had been this whole time. But realized 'Raziel' had never met Draco Malfoy before.
"Well, I'm Draco Malfoy." He stuck out his hand, and Harry hesitantly took it, shivering at its farmiliar touch.
"I know," He replied without thinking, "I mean, I've heard about you. Being a Malfoy and all. So what brings you here?" Raziel hurriedly let go of Draco's hand. Draco didn't seem to notice his rush.
"I'm a reporter from The Daily Prophet, actually. I came to get a follow-up story for that article we did on you a while back. I wasn't sure when a good time would be, so,"
Raziel suddenly felt nervous, remembering the last article. A follow up? He thought, The last one was about what I did as Minister... what if this one is about what I did before that?
"Um, I'm rather busy now. I have a meeting in a little udner an hour now. Sorry though." Raziel turned and opened the door again. He didn't have time for this, though, deep down, he knew he'd been waiting to run into the Slytherin for ages.
"Perfect!" Raziel nearly jumped.
"W-what is?" He raised an eyebrow at the blond.
"That you have a meeting. Mind if I tag along? It'd be great for the story. I won't say anything. I don't take up much room," Draco chuckled, smiling at what he'd said.
Damn that smile. Raziel thought, Damn it to hell. Oh well,
"Sure you can, if it helps with the story. The meeting starts at 7:00 in the main building. Just ask Ginny-" He stopped suddenly.
Draco and Ginny. Ginny and Draco. Married.
He'd done so well at forgetting that. Now he'd remembered. Oh Lord, what am I doing? He can't come. Raziel looked torn between melting into that smile and telling Draco to go away.
Oh, but he couldn't resist that damn smile.
He seemed to forget the fact Draco and Ginny were together again.
"Just aks her." He said finally, "Tell her I gave you permission. Now, I need to get ready."
Then he said the one thing he'd wondered all these years. He didn't know why he said it, didn't even realize the words had come out of his mouth until he heard them, "Why did you leave?"
He gasped, quickly looking away from Draco.
"Excuse me?" Draco looked puzzled.
"Er, nothing. I'll see you at the meeting." With that he shoved Draco out the door and shut it behind him.
How do I get myself into these things?
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Draco scolded at the closed door for a moment, before turning back around. Well, that was certainly rude of him.
He sighed and pulled up his sleeve, glancing downa t his watch. He still had some time to waste before that meeting.
"That certainly was unusual." He grumbled, before Apparting away.
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Draco appeared outside the burrow. Ginny had inherited the house after her Father had retired from Ministry work and him and Mrs.Weasley had moved off to a different part of England. The house was originally to be given to Bill Weasley.
Draco shuddered at the memory.
Two years after Harry Potter had disappeared, Voldemort had made an attack. The attack had been in Diagon Alley, where the Weasleys were visiting one of the twins, whom had just become a father. News of the attack had reached them and Bill and Percy instantly left to see if there was some way they could help.
Unfortunatley, only one came back..
Bill Weasley had been killed by a rougue Death Eater who was still hanging around.
The death of Bill was what made Arthur retire and move away. Draco figured he was trying to leave the past behind, and knew it was nearly impossible.
Draco pushed the thoughts aside and headed up to the door.
Just as he reached for the door knob, the door was flung open, and a group of small red heads came dashing out of the house.
"Uncle Drac! Uncle Drac!" They chanted, jumping around.
Draco surveyed the four red heads. Three of which belonged to George and the last to Fred.
"Looky at my new dress!" The smallest, and only girl, cried, shoving through the three boys to Draco.
Draco smiled down at the little girl, who was wearing a pretty white sundress.
"You look beautiful, Holly." He cooed, picking the girl up in his arms and leading the three boys into the house.
"Did Fred leave you with me again?" He asked, setting Holly down.
"Daddy didn't leave us! Mommy brought us!" Holly pouted at being put down.
"Oh, is that so? Where's your Mum at?"
Holly took his hand and lead him through the kitchen and out the back door. He caught sight of Fred's wife, Jyllian, sitting on a checkerd blanket under a tree, reading a book.
"Oi! Jyllian!" He called, going to her.
"Hey Draco." She grinned, marking her place in the book and setting it aside. "Sorry about them. I talked to Ginny and she said I could keep them here. Our apartment is way too small for four kids."
Draco nodded, "It's alright, but I've got a meeting to attend for my new article. You can watch them on your own, right? Where'd Fred anyway?"
Jyllian smiled, "Sure I can watch them! I have been, haven't I? I've got some spells up so that they can't get into too much trouble. Fred? Hm, at the shop."
Draco smiled at her. "Oh well, I should get going. I just needed to pick up a few things. Ah, I'll see you later." Draco unlatched Holly's hand from his and headed back into the house.
This will be a great story. He thought to himself.
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Author's Ending Note: Sorry this chapter took so long. I'm not even sure why it took so long. Updates will be slower now.. I start school Wed. I'll try to post something new Thursday though. Um, right.. Note on the kids. The little girl, Holly, is Fred's. The three boys (currently they have no names..) are George's.
There wasn't much going on in this chapter. We got to see into Draco's life sort of. Which we'll see more of as the story continues. Plus a few planned flash-backs to explain junk. Though, I can't write Draco for beans... x_X; Ah, well, I'll try my best! ^^;
Now, does anyone offer to Beta read for me? I'm obviously in great need of it. *cough* Um, heh. Now.. The questions.. Did Draco and Harry ever have an *actual* relationship or anything? I'm thinking of squeezing a flash-back into the next chapter, but this story isn't even planned out. It started with the fist chapter as just..a.. bored spree. I posted it and people seemed to like it..so.. I continued. This really has no plot behind it yet, I'ms till thinking on it..heh.. well, I should shut up now. Cheerio!
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