A/N The wizarding world does not watch TV or do many other muggle things so what do they do to occupy their time? Do they just read? I suppose that wouldn't bother me that much because I'm an avid reader myself.

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Nervous Brides to Be

After Draco left I decided that I had to do something to occupy my time or I would just keep replaying the kiss over and over in my mind. It had only been one silly little kiss, but I couldn't stop thinking about it. It didn't mean anything and I don't really like him, do I?

During breakfast earlier that day Mr. Malfoy had mentioned that he had a large library containing an extensive range of books, and that, as I was now a member of his household, I was welcome to go there anytime I wished. The only problem was I only had a vague idea about where it was located and it seemed to be really easy to get lost in the Malfoy Manor. I suppose I could ask Draco, but right now I don't think I'd feel very comfortable around him.

So here I was wandering around the manor in search of the library. Malfoy Manor was huge, it wasn't right for just three people to be living here. But, I suppose now that I was here it would be four people living here. I had always wanted to be part of a family, but being forced into marriage wasn't my ideal route to getting that family and the Malfoys weren't exactly my ideal family either.

Finally managing to find the library, I pushed open the doors and was amazed by the sheer size of the room and the number of books that it held. The large room was covered from floor to ceiling in books. A person could spend hundred of years in here and still not manage to get through all the books.

Walking through the library I had a quick glance at the books eager to see more. A bookshelf towards the back of the library caught my attention. Running my fingers over the spines I began to read the titles: 500 Uses of Blood, Sacrificial Rituals and Dark Magic Through the Ages. They were all dark magic books. I knew it was wrong but my hands were just itching to get a hold of them, surely one little peak wouldn't hurt. I stretched my hand out reaching for the Dark Magic book, my fingers curled around the spine-

"Lirael, I thought I'd find you here."

Jumping at the sound of the voice I quickly turned around to see Mr. Malfoy standing there.

"Mr. Malfoy, I was just having a look around your library. You have a massive collection of books here."

"Indeed I do. Many generations of Malfoys have contributed to this library." Pride could be heard in his voice as he answered. "Did you find anything that interested you?" He asked pointedly, looking at the bookcase behind me.

"Oh, you mean these books. No, you know I wasn't really looking at these books I was looking at other books." I could feel my cheeks beginning to burn as I stumbled over my words.

He gave me a slow lazy smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "I'm sure you weren't, but your reading material was not something I actually came here to discuss. Come, have a seat there are a few things that I would like to discuss with you."

Nodding my head I followed him over to two comfy arm chairs in front of the fire place.

"Here is your key to your vault at Gringotts. Do not lose it as the Goblins won't allow you to step anywhere near your vault without it"

I raised my eyebrows in shock. Not for one moment had I thought or expected him to set up an account for me or to give me money.

"Mr Malfoy, I don't know what to say."

"A thank you would suffice; besides, my dear, you're practically one of the family now, or will be soon."

"Right, thank you."

Mr. Malfoy seemed to notice that I wasn't exactly pleased with what he had just said. He held my gaze with his, "Ahh, you're nervous about your marriage to Draco."

"It's just that, I feel that maybe if we had some more time to get to know each it might be better." I suggested, well really pleaded.

"My dear, it's natural to be nervous, all brides and grooms to be are. I too was nervous before I married Narcissa." It was strange I couldn't imagine him being nervous or scared; he was just the type of person that invoked these feelings in others. "But I married her and here we are many years later with a son who you are soon going to marry. Trust me Lirael when I say that I know what is best for you."

Knowing there was nothing else to say I nodded my head and gave him a weak, little smile, this seemed to appease him and Mr. Malfoy stood up to leave.

"Don't read to late, my dear."

After a while of staring into space I decided to head to bed with a heavy heart. I fell asleep with many thoughts running through my head.