Chapter 9: Damn you Potter
Draco knew Potter had been in the States for the last six months tracing down death-eaters, but he couldn't believe Potter was in his hotel suite. He politely said hello to the wizard and excused himself to change. He cursed under his breath. He and Ginny had never been closer. Damn, if he looked at Potter wrong it could set he and Ginny back months.
When Draco returns to the sitting room, he was puzzled again to see a beautiful blonde American woman.
"About time Malfoy." Harry stands up. "Draco Malfoy, this lovely witch is my fiancee, Kristy Williamson."
Draco bowed his head, gracefully takes her left hand and kisses the back of it. "It's my honor to meet you Miss Williamson." He stops himself from asking any questions. He was about to comment on a quick engagement but Ginny could take anything he said wrong.
The two couples went to dinner, and then a quiet place for cocktails. Harry and Kristy told the story of how they met and decided to get married. Draco could tell by the way Kristy behaved she was raised in high society. It turned out her parents were very wealthy, they had died when she was 10. Her Aunt raised her for the next 4 years, Kristy was place in an orphanage once her aunt learned how to obtain/steal her inheritance.
Draco avoided asking about their wedding plans. But Ginny was very excited for Harry and couldn't stop. They learned the wedding would be in London in late July. Harry and Kristy are going back to London tomorrow afternoon. The future Potters excused themselves around 10 pm.
Draco and Ginny had one more drink before deciding to go back to the hotel. The couple walked quietly backs to the hotel. Draco started going over in his head everything he said that evening, verifying that he hadn't made an error. After ten minutes of silence Draco took what he felt was a chance and spoke. "Is something wrong, Gin?"
She smiles at him, "No, I'm thinking about Harry. I'm so happy he found someone. He's always wanted a family of his own you know."
He puts his arm around her waist. She doesn't pull away but she doesn't respond in kind either. "Isn't that what we all want my love. A family to call our own."
"Yes, but I already have my parents and brothers. You have your parents."
"I'm a member of my father's family. I want my own family, a wife and children." He turns to her looking lovingly in her eyes. "Don't you want that too, Gin?"
She raises her eyebrow at him. "One day, I want it, but I'm happy with you right now."
Draco kisses her cheek and starts walking with her again. He changes the subject talking about what she wants to do the next two nights and on the return trip to London. Soon, they are in front of the sofa in their suite. He sits down and brings her with him. He snuggles with her on the sofa. "You know I love you, right Gin?"
"I think you love me, Draco."
"I love you, Gin. I plan on being with you the rest of my life. Would you ever think of mar…"
"Draco, stop! This isn't a contest." She stands up and starts for her bedroom. "Don't think about asking me to marry you, so you can beat Harry down the aisle. I'm tired so I'm going to bed ALONE!"
He controls his temper the best he can. "I wouldn't marry to beat anyone down the aisle." He yells before calmly but loudly saying to her door. "I love you, Ginevra Molly Weasley and I intend on proving it to you. Once I have, you will marry me. The only part Potter will have in this, is the seat he'll occupy while I vow my love to you at our wedding."