Winter. Malfoy Manor, 1991.
Draco started his day habitually and after his shower he went into the kitchen to find something to eat. He knew that his parents weren't home, as they were so careful to leave him a note about their unplanned departure. He wasn't home alone. Dobby, the Malfoy Manor's house-elf entered the room and said:"Good morning, young master! Dobby brought this package, because young master's name is written on it. It was left by a man with a big bag.".
"Give it o me!", replied Draco and took the package, "Now you're free, you can go.".
"Dobby will be always in young master's disposal!", said the elf and left the kitchen.
Draco forgot about his breakfast and went into his room to open the package. It was sent by Hermione and Draco smiled satisfied as he saw her handwriting. The boy opened the package and found there a green pullover with a big letter 'D' written on it. He saw a piece of parchment smelling like vanilla and took it into his hands in order to read Hermione's response. He began reading:
"Dear Draco,
I begin my letter wishing you Merry Christmas, although I know it will get to you after Christmas. This is the distance between us…
As you know I'm not as 'scared' of muggles as you, and I do trust them more than you so I sent you a Christmas gift – the pullover with the initial of your name. I hope you like it and you will wear it with pleasure! Sorry again for it arrived so late!
You asked in your letter about my study process. I can tell you that I manage them all and I don't have too many problems with the subjects. However Bellatrix is here to help me as she promised Dumbledore and the rest of professors to observe my study. You will probably wonder who is Bellatrix… She is my mother… I call her by her name because she ordered me to do this when I began speaking and calling her 'mommy'. I don't know why does she interdict me call her 'mommy'; I asked her about this some times and didn't receive an answer or she said that I just must do what she says. And it works with all: she said me to tell the Sorting Hat to sort me in Slytherin while I wanted and should be in Ravenclaw or Gryffindor; she decided that I have to live in Prague and study by myself after being accepted at Hogwarts.
My father doesn't spend too much time with me. He is responsible for the gifts I receive on holidays and for giving me a smile when I am sad or when I have a quarrel with Bellatrix. When I ask him for advice he tells me to act the way dictates my heart and gives the same smile.
I feel so lonely and sometimes I go to my muggle neighbour, Mrs Chapek. She is an old single woman. She tells me stories about her life while we're drinking tea together.
I miss Hogwarts, but I don't know when I will be able to be there again.
I'll ask you also to tell me about your family, 'cause you seem to be a happy child; I want to know what does a happy family represent…
I will be always pleased to receive a letter from you, so write to me asap!
Merry Christmas again, Draco!
Yours, Hermione.
P.S. Don't forget to tell me if the pullover doesn't tighten you. "
As he finished to read the letter, Draco hugged the pullover as if he hugged Hermione herself to thank her for the gift. The gift that prevailed over the Nimbus 2000.