Draco spent the night at ease, often smiling to himself. He was really quite pleased with himself. He had a plan, and very soon, he hoped, a way of executing it.
The only problem was of course his sight. While he could not see perfectly, his sight was clearer than it had been in months. There were shades of grey and fuzzy shapes. But that meant little. He didn't actually know where he could find Potter. Or what kind of defences he'd be facing.
Potter wasn't a fool. He'd take precautions. Put up spells and wards to stop intruders. The Dark Lord may have been defeated, but no doubt others would want to finish where he had left off. Potter was sure to have some sort of protection, but what?
Draco could not stop his mind from wandering to the girl Potter had been seen with. Who was she? Was she muggle or magical? Potter wasn't picky. He didn't need to be really. All manner of desperate twits would fall willingly at his feet. Each of them wanting to take Potter home to mummy and daddy. Pathetic.
The mugglegirl returned the next morning, just as she had said she would. Her voice was light and happy, he could hear the smile she obviously wore.
"Oh it was wonderful really. Almost magical."
"Really?" he tried not to sound bored, though it was a struggle.
"The whole village turned up."
"You don't say. What about the guests of honour?"
"Oh such a sweet couple. The love they had in their eyes, oh it just took my breath away."
"Really?"
"Yes. Just perfect, oh I wish…"
"What were they like? As people. Tell me about them as people."
"As people? They were, well I don't know. Normal doesn't seem quite the right word. They were different, but I suppose coming from the city would explain that."
"What else? What were their names? What did they say?"
"Their names? Harry and Lou…no not Louise. Something like Louise. Lu…Luna! Harry and Luna Potter that's it. She was a bit odder than him. Bit of a dreamer. They didn't say much of interest to be honest. Just that they'd come into a large inheritance and had moved here to live a quiet life together. Both orphans by the sound of it. Quite sad really."
"Right. I'm sorry but I think I'm going to have to ask you to leave."
"Why ever for? I thought we were having fun?"
"I'm, I'm not feeling too well. Please, leave."
"If you're ill I should stay. Look after you."
"No please just go!"
It took him a while to get rid of her. He had to think. Loony Lovegood! Potter had married old Loony. Well that was a turn up for the books. Still it was good news really. Lovegood was no match for him. If anything it lifted his spirits. Lovegood was a fool. A fool who would believe any far fetched tale. She could prove to be an advantage in his plan.
Bit of a shorty I know but it needed to be or else it would have been too long. More soon I promise.