Juxtaposed: Chapter Four

A/N: Do not worry about the Draco-Anna thing happening here, it isn't permanent.

Chapter Four: Politics

Sitting at the table next to Lucian, Anna felt a little nervous as conversation began to turn political. Figuring if she kept completely quiet and pretended to be admiring the silverware, she wouldn't have to say a thing. It wasn't until Draco turned the conversation her way did her heart sudden skip a beat.

"So, Anna, how exactly do you feel about the Minister's Anti-Creature Employment policy?" Anna had never seen the grin on Draco's face wider than what it was at this moment. He knew Anna would have ideals much the same as her mother's and Hermione wasn't one to take Anti-Creature policies lightly.

Kate's fork slipped from her fingers and rattled against her plate, Harry sat with his mouth slightly open, his eyes wide as he stared at his daughter. Anna opened her mouth to answer, but Harry quickly shook his head. Anna knew exactly what he meant, she couldn't embarrass them with her strong political views.

"I... er... I hadn't really made my mind up about it," Anna said, taking a sip of her juice; cool and calm.

Draco smirked, "Really? I do believe I hear about a quote you made in the paper on the same issue..." Draco said, looking towards his father.

Harry put his head in his hands as Lucius pulled a clipping from his pocket. "Here, this is it, son." Lucius held the same smirk as his son.

Draco began to quote from the clipping, "'...daughter of famous progressive, Hermione Granger, and Auror, Harry Potter, says: It should be a crime the way we treat creatures these days, they have just as much right to employment as any other witch or wizard. This is racism, and its desipicable. We call ourselves the intellectual race? And what of half-breeds? Are we to ban them also, this is ridiculous, I feel ashamed at being apart of the wizarding community today...'" Draco looked up from the clipping.

All eyes turned from him to Anna. Anna's face burned with anger.

"Hadn't really made up your mind yet?" Draco asked, an eyebrow heightened.

"Father, don't attack the girl, she can have whatever political views she wishes, she just doesn't wish to offend any of you," Lucian finally spoke allowed, coming to Anna's defense.

Both Draco and Lucius were taken aback by this statement. Pansy's eyes flitted from her husband to her son and back, she seemed quote torn. Narcissa's eyes stayed on her grandson, where as everyone else had their eyes on Draco.

Draco slowly came out of his shock. "Lucian, may I please see you in the hall for a moment?"

Lucian sighed, getting to his feet. Draco followed, his anger evident.

Anna's eyes shot across the table to her father. Harry looked back at her, having lifted his head now. Kate looked across at Anna now, her expression angry.

It was Lucius whom, after a short period of silence, started conversation up again - this time with a much lighter topic. Anna was able to tune out as the adults around her chatted. Her attention was on the exit to the room. Draco and Lucian were out there for quite a while.

After ten minutes, when they hadn't returned. Anna began to get a little antsy. Lucian was probably getting on trouble for just sticking up for her. She couldn't help put feel slightly responsible.

Getting to her feet, Anna turned to the people who suddenly turned their attention to her. Anna took a deep breath, and very quietly told them, "I just need to use the rest room."

"I'll show you where it is," Kate said, getting to her feet also, her expression still of rigid anger.

"Okay," Anna agreed, her eyes shooting to her father. Harry was looking at Kate, his expression of concern.

Kate led her to the bathroom at a quick pace. Just before they reached in, Kate turned around, gripping Anna's arm extremely tight. Her face contorted in rage now.

"I. Have. Never. Been. So. Humiliated. In. All. My. Life!" Kate hissed into Anna's face, making sure each word dripped with venom. Anna was rather taken aback. "From now on you will keep you little opinions to yourself, actually, I want you to keep yourself out of the paper entirely."

"I kind of can't help it," Anna admitted, her voice still soft. "It just sort of happens."

Using her grip on Anna's arm, Kate thudded the small her girl into the wall. "Do I not make myself clear?" Kate said through gritted teeth.

Anna's eyes widened. This woman was psycho.

"I... er... yes, quite clear," Anna told her, trying to pry her arm open.

"The bathroom is there," Kate muttered, pushing Anna in the direction of a door to her left.

Anna nodded, not moving from where she was. Kate left her arm go, turned on her heel, and marched back in the direction of the dining hall. Anna still remained against the wall, letting loose the breath she hadn't realised she had been holding in.

Anna knew she didn't need to use the bathroom at all, so she seemed quite content to stay there against the wall, that was until she heard footsteps come down the hall, in her direction.

Nearing jumping out of her skin as Draco and Lucian came around the corner, Anna stepped away from the wall, trying to pretend that she had just come out of the bathroom.

"Anna, what are you doing out here?" Draco asked, stopping in front of her. Lucian stopped also, but one look from his father made him continue down the hall and around the corner. Draco seemed to wait until Lucian's footsteps were no longer audible.

"I was using the rest room," Anna lied. She didn't much like being alone with Draco, especially not after the stunt he had just pulled at the dining table.

"Really?" Draco asked, his smirk back in place. Anna seriously felt like slapping the smirk right onto the ground, then stamping on it several times. "Well, I'm glad I caught you out here."

"Why?" Anna asked, looking suspiciously at the older man.

"It was quite good of you to deny your political views for your father, I know I wouldn't have. It was rather sweet, but you are a sweet girl, aren't you, Anna," Draco lifted his hand and brushed it across her cheek.

Anna didn't dare move, she knew no one would find her for maybe years in this enormous mansion, especially if Draco turned his wand on her. Anna had left her wand in her purse, and mentally kicked herself for her stupidity.

Draco's other hand caressed her arm. Anna couldn't believe she had gotten herself into this situation, she had been so stupid.

"Anna, did you know that as of this morning, I have been appointed your mother's boss?" Draco asked her, his fingers travelling down her bare back.

"What!" Anna stepped backwards, fearing the worst at this moment.

Draco pulled her closer to him, so their bodies were almost touching, his smirk wider than ever. "Surpirsed?"

"Well, duh!" Anna muttered, her eyes wide. Draco tilted her chin upwards, making her look into his eyes. "I... um... Mr. Malfoy, this is... wrong."

Draco chuckled, "You can call me Draco."

Anna's breath quickened as Draco leant forward, pressing his lips against her own. Draco caught her hands in his own as she attempted to push him away from her.

It was as Draco's mouth moved against her own that Anna heard footsteps draw closer to where they were.

So evil, I know I'm so bad, I shouldn't have left it there. But I will. The next part will be extremely tasty, or maybe not, I think I have an excellent idea for what is to happen next.

Until next chapter...

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