A/N I know that the last chapter was a bit rough, and dull, but I want things to move a bit slower. It was also rough because I was trying to get it up A.S.A.P, because it was later than usual and Didn't want it to be later. Anyways please, Enjoy!
Draco's P.O.V.
I am glad Ginny's made a friend one that is in the muggle world, whom she can interact with regularly. She almost seems depressed, she is staying in her room reading all the time accept for last night. I want her to be happy. I am starting to really care about her. I wish she was more willing to be my friend.
"Okay. Ginny do your exercises, Draco make sure she does them. See you this time on Friday for physio. See you tomorrow for lunch." Brad says as we leave.
"Draco, I am assuming you've noticed that we need groceries." Ginny says
"I am aware that is why I brought my credit card."
"What on earth is a credit card?"
"It is a muggle from of payment."
We head to the grocery store that is in the building. We buy our groceries, then decide to try out the cafe that is in the building. Me and Ginny try to make small talk, but it is hard, our friend?ship is strained to say the least. When we get back I make lunch. I appreciate Ginny cooking, and the fact that she wants to be independent, but I don't trust the lift thingy in the kitchen. We then hear a knock at the door.
"I'll get it." Ginny says making her way to the door. I decide to keep an ear open.
"Just the post." Ginny says
"Ok. Lunch is ready." I say
"there's a letter from Dad! I haven't heard from him since that day in the hospital." She explains as we settle down with our food.
"Open it." I say
She opens and reads it her face falls.
"Dad is leaving Mum. Not divorcing but he moving out." She says, obviously shocked.
"Really? Over that?" I ask
"I guess there were other issues that us kids oblivious to. This doesn't say what, just that there is other problems." She says starting to cry
"Shhhhh. It is ok." I say as I move over and awkwardly pull her into a hug
"It just, it is scaring me." She breathes between sobs
"It is ok, it will be ok. I am sure he will be alone for a week and will return to your mother saying sorry."
"But what if it doesn't?" She says crying harder
"I'm sure it will."
"That's what they said about the war, that after it would be peaceful and everyone could sleep easy. Well it didn't work that way, after the war I was left with a dead brother, a nearly dead brother, a depressed friend, a friend who flinches at the thought of almost any man, a depressed, suicidal, ex-boyfriend, and night terrors for months. I still have night mares." She whispers well crying. I feel horrible knowing I was on the side that caused that.
I decide to go through the rest of the post, two letters, one for me and another for Ginny. Both from our mums. I open mine.
Dear Draco,
How are you? Is everything going well? Are you having trouble working away from work?
I heard Ginevra's parents were having relationship issues. If it is true, you need to be careful with what you say to her about it. She will need a rock, so give her that rock, because if she doesn't get one she could fall through the cracks. Just be careful that you don't let things go too far with her. I have to go, I look froward to your reply.
Mother
I expected the letter to be longer but I guess not. I hand Ginny her's. She reads it. It is basically same thing, but a bit more gentle and a promise to talk soon.
"Do we have any floo powder?" Ginny asks
"Yes we do. I brought some just in case. Why?" I ask
"I just wanted to speak to Mum." She explains
"Sure. I will go get it, contact her and tell her to contact us so you can see her." I say.
Ginny's P.O.V.
"Hi Mum." I say in a meek voice
"Hello Ginny. How are you?" She smiles
"I got your letter. Dad sent one too." I say
"Ginny, I, I just need a break from your father, I think we've lost that spark." Mum explains.
"I understand, I just thought that you loved each and never would stop. I am not mad just sad."
"Well honey this isn't it, we are just taking a break for now."
"I understand." I say.
We talk a little longer, we decide that Mum will come for tomorrow as well. I then close the connection.
"Are you ok? Now that you've talked with your mum?" Draco asks.
"I feel a bit better." I say
"Like I said, don't worry."
"I'll do my best not to."
"Good."
The next day t 11:30 Brad arrives.
"Hello Brad." I say as I pull open the door
"Ginny."
"So not to surprise you but my mum will be here soon too. After you and I made plans, I ended up inviting her too. It won't be a problem will it?"
"Not at all."
"Good."
"So your mother is she a witch, or...?"
"Yes she is, both my parents are, I'm sure you've heard the term pureblood?"
"Yes, I was just wondering."
"Don't worry about it. So you told me you're a squib, but you didn't explain how."
"My brother from another mother, quite literally, I might add."
"So how does that work? I mean your family? Do your parents have joint custody, well used to have joint custody or...?" I ask
"No. My real mum died when I was real small. My dad found someone else who just happened to be a witch. They had one child together my half brother."
"I am so sorry, I didn't even think." I say
"It's ok." He says, but I can tell I dug up some hurt feelings. We sit awkward for minute and then the door bell rings I push myself to the door.
"Ginny!" Mum says as I open the door. She pulls me into a big hug.
"Mum, I'd like you to meet my friend Brad. Brad this my Mum." I introduce them. They shake hands.
And then we head to the living room.
Brad takes the lead so I motion mum down so I can whisper in her ear.
"Don't worry Brad is a squib, he knows about magic. And when I say friend I mean friend, nothing but friend, ever." I say
"What makes you so sure."
"He has a boyfriend." I say summing it all up
"That makes so much more sense." Mum says
"Lunch is almost ready." Draco says from the kitchen.
"Why don't we settle at the table then." I say.
We have a lovely lunch. But sadly mum and Brad have to go much too soon. Mum leaves me with some muggle currency she pulled out of my account in gringotts, and had exchanged, to muggle money. Draco then goes to his room to work. I decide to go to some of the shops in the building, just to check them out. Before I go I leave a note on the kitchen table, that says where I am, I can't reach the window to close it so I leave it open. I then leave the apartment.
Draco's P.O.V.
A few hours after lunch, I decide I need a snack. I realize that Ginny is not here. I look around, maybe she left a note. After looking I see no note. I go to all the shops in the building a few shops workers say she came in but most she left an hour ago. I decide to calm down and go back up stairs. She will probably be back in a few hours.
One hour has gone by. Two. Three. It is now nearly 8 o'clock at night. I use the land line and phone the police. After explaining they say it is official, Ginny is missing.
A/N Sorry, not sorry, to leave you on a cliff hanger. I am sorry about the late updates though. I promise to update soon maybe even again tonight. Please Review, hope you enjoyed!