Chapter 7: Narcissa's help.
Draco spent his weekdays working at Malfoy International with his father. The company had expanded quickly in other countries, they had offices in France, Spain, Russia, China, and the United States. Narcissa loved to travel, so Lucius had done most of the business trips.
In June they were having problems in the New York Offices. A week long trip would be needed. The Wizarding Senate in the United States did not allow port keys. The only magical way there was by Wizarding Cruise Lines.
Narcissa had gone to the travel agent in Diagon Alley for information. The first class ship was beautiful. It would be a very romantic trip, too bad it only took two days, Narcissa thought as she walks out of the shop. She had gone two blocks when she saw the fiery haired witch, who had stolen her son's heart.
"Ginevra, how lovely to see you." She said lightly kissing Ginny's cheeks. "Feeling well I hope?"
"I'm fine, Mrs. Malfoy. And yourself?"
"I'm wonderful, dear. Ginevra, I told you before, please call me Narcissa. I'm surprised to see you. Draco informed me that you are in Healer School during the day."
"I'm on Semester break for the next two weeks."
Narcissa smiled at the young witch, locked her elbow in her own and started to lead her down the street. "Excellent, you are free for the day. I saw a delightful outfit that is perfect for you, my treat dear."
Many thoughts went through Narcissa's head as they made they way to the dress shop. Ginevra was a pretty girl, but her wardrobe showed her class. She wouldn't let Draco give her money so Narcissa could take her shopping, but if Narcissa took her shopping under the pretense of her own love for shopping, and the fact that Narcissa didn't have a daughter to shop for, she could see that Ginevra always had the right attire for every event.
The two witches shopped in every up-scaled clothing store in Diagon Alley. Ginny had five new daytime outfits, a darling evening gown, three pairs of shoes, and a new swim suit that Narcissa had bought her. She had planned on buying herself new knickers and nightwear, so while Narcissa was in the changing room, Ginny had gone looking for them.
"Ginevra, you must get the French silk ones." Ginny jumped in shock when she heard Narcissa voice. "I didn't mean to startle you. The French silk makes you feel beautiful all the way through."
Ginny smiles at Narcissa, she puts down the cheap pack of knickers and picks up two black and one dark green pair of French silk knickers. Both witches were looking at the matching bras when Ginny grabbed them. "Can't wear French knickers without the matching top." Ginny giggles.
Narcissa giggles back and whispers, "Of course dear, unless you're not wearing a top at all."
As they walk past the dress designer "Amarkus" shop, Narcissa stops pointing to a dress. "Ginevra, you must have that dress!"
"Narcissa, Amarkus dress cost well over 500 galleons. I can't let you buy me…"
Narcissa cuts her off, "Nonsense, I'm buying it. Now, come."
Narcissa's tone told Ginny that there would be no argument.
Ginny walked up to her flat around 5:30 pm, she couldn't believe shopping could be so tiring, but then again, she had never spent all day shopping with Narcissa Malfoy. A large smile came across her face as she looked into her living room. Draco was sitting on her sofa, with his stocking feet on the coffee table, drinking a Meade.
"Feel free to make yourself at home." She giggles.
"Hello, love. Where have you been?" He goes over and lightly kisses her forehead.
"I had some shopping to do."
"All day! Felicia said you left at 10 this morning."
"I bumped into your mother. See." She shows Draco the bag of shrunken packages. Draco grabs the bag and starts running for Ginny's bedroom. She walks after him. "Draco, I happen to share that room."
"Carol's gone for the week. I'm not going to touch anything of hers. Just want a fashion show."
When she gets to the room, he has enlarged the packages and has her new french silk undergarments in his hands. He holds them up and turns to her. "I'll be happy to help you into these."
Grabs them for him and turns her nose up. "I don't think so."
He smirks at her. "May I please see you in them?"
"Sure, why not." She picks up a number of packages and goes into the bathroom. Draco removes his tie and shirt and lies on her bed. Moments later she comes out wearing a short moss cocktail dress.
Draco gasps. She looks enchanting in the dress even without jewels. "You look fabulous, Gin." He raises his eyebrow at her. "But I thought you were going to wear those black knickers."
She smirks at him. "I am wearing the black knickers." She giggles and walks to the mirror. "Your mother is superb at picking colors for me."
He puts his arms around her waist, pulls her close to him, and kisses her neck. "Would you like to go out, Love?"
She turns in his arms, looks into his eyes lovingly, and kisses him lightly on the lips. "If you don't mind I'd like to put all this away, and then relax at home for the evening."
With a couple waves of his wand, Draco has her purchases away. "Fine with me, Love." He kisses her passionately. She un-tucks his t-shirt and runs her hands under it.
Draco walks into the dining room at the manor the next morning. "Good morning, Mother." He kisses her cheek. "Good morning, Father." Lucius nods. Draco sits down and the house elves serve him breakfast. When he picks up his napkin, he sees the pamphlet for the cruise to the United States. He looks over the paper.
"I don't want to go to New York." Narcissa informs him. "I think you should go."
"Father?"
"It's time you start tending to foreign business matters."
"You should take Ginevra with you, Draco. She informed me yesterday she was free for the next two weeks."
"Is that why you took her shopping, Mother?"
"Not at all, Son. The girl needed clothes fit for your station." Narcissa wrinkles her nose. "You do realize once you give her the ring, she will need a complete wardrobe?"
Lucius chokes on his tea in surprise. "RING?"
Calmly Draco answers, "Yes, Father. I had Gin's engagement ring and our wedding bands commissioned last month." He looks at Narcissa. "One more little shopping trip with you Mother will be all that Gin's wardrobe needs before the wedding."
"Draco, are you sure Ginevra is the one?"
"More than sure, Father. Mother will have to teach her to behave according to her station as my wife, but that can wait until after the wedding."
"This trip to New York would be the perfect time to ask her, darling."
"Mother, please. I think I will know when the perfect time is."