About an hour and a half later Draco walked in and was about to go take a nap in his dormitory but the closer he walked to the stair way the colder he became. So he hastily ran up the stairs and grabbed a sweat shirt out of his trunk.
Pulling it on as he walked toward the fire he felt considerably warmer. So since he felt warm he went to go put the extra layer away, but as he turned and walked away from the comfy arm chairs by the fire he felt as though he was freezing so again he turned toward the fire and sat down and felt the warmth spread all through his body all the way to his fingertips.
Draco did the process of walking towards and away from the fire four times and finally decided to just stay there talking to Ginny who had finally looked up from her book to watch Draco's amusing attempts to put away his sweatshirt.
But suddenly a handsome tawny owl arrived at the window. Draco's heart dropped; that was his father's favorite owl. Draco made his way over toward the window.
With shaking hands he reached toward the letter on the owls foot; what would Lucius Malfoy think of Draco hanging around with what he thought was a blood traitor?
Dear Draco,
I shall be visiting in three days. I have recently spoke with Severus about your potions grade, no need to worry about failing that class. I won't say too much in a letter but your mother is in quite the tizzy lately; I will go into more detail when I see you.
Best wishes,
Your Father Lucius Malfoy
Draco looked up at Ginny and shook a bit. She came over laying a small hand on his arm and read the letter. She looked up at him frightened.
They went over to sit on the couch but Draco guided her toward his dormitory, when she looked at him inquiringly he responded: "I don't want to be interrupted". She nodded and followed him up the stairs.
"Now," She began; "What are we going to do with your dad here? Just pretend you hate me? What if he tries to put a stop to the project? I enjoy spending time with you Draco…"
He walked over to where she was sitting and lifted her out of the chair. "I like being with you too Ginny, don't worry about him he can't do anything that I can't stop." And he set her down and he walked toward the door.
Before either could say another word Ginny ran to Draco and hugged him with tears running down her face.
But Draco gently moved away from her and guided her down the stairs and helped her to the stairs to her dormitory kissing her forehead before she turned and left.
Draco ran his hands through his hair and thought vaguely; "This is gonna be a long year" As Lucius Malfoy strolled into the common room.
