Dramione. Angst/Anxiety/Drama and Family. Enjoy.
Rated M for language and romantic interludes.
Previously on A Tale Of Two Wizards: Resolved
Draco wasn't sure what would happen so he kept Hermione in back of him and away from Emilio. This would be where they would find out if anything had changed. Draco asked each of the wizards how he felt. They all described a feeling of cotton mouth, a stuffed head and a bit of a headache, but otherwise alright.
Draco formally introduced Matt and Seth to Emilio. Emilio smiled as he stood up and greeted both wizards in his best politician manner.
Emilio then reached out to Draco with hand extended. "I might sound like a prat, but it seems as though a film has been cleared from my eyes. Things seem…..different."
Then Emilio reached out to Hermione and Draco stiffened, but it was for nothing because Emilio remarked, "I owe you my most abject apology. I can only fall on you and Draco's mercy for the things I've done. All I can say is, I wasn't myself. I will say that my actions caused me to miss out on what could have been the best thing in my life, but what's done is done. I want to wish you and Draco the best of everything and with time, I'm hoping you'll both forgive me."
Draco stepped aside and let Hermione shake Emilio's hand. As Hermione stepped back she remarked, "Now that's the Emilio Lozier I remember. Welcome back."
Emilio smiled as he walked over to Fausto and the Security Agent so they could take him back to Ministry Services. With a wave and a salute, Emilio Lozier was on his way back to detainment… a different man.
Chapter 28: The Credentials The Blood And The Right
After Fausto and the Security Agent escorted Emilio out, Hermione and Draco excused themselves from the others to have a discussion.
Before they sat down to have their discussion, Draco took out a quill, parchment and envelope to send a message to the Malfoy solicitor in Britain giving him instructions. Draco called for a special delivery speed owl. After sending the owl, Draco was ready to discuss what had transpired.
"Do you think it really worked?" He asked Hermione. "Other than nearly being fried inside my skin. It was pretty straightforward. Can we really be free of the things which have tormented us since London?"
"I believe it worked Draco. What's more. I believe it lifted something from Seth and Matt we didn't even know existed. Edmund was so angry at the way things turned out, he would never have thought this day would come or even be possible. We should be cautious for a bit to be sure, but I think everything worked just fine. You may not want to hear this, but when I looked into Emilio's eyes, all I saw were the eyes of the wizard who formerly clerked for the Wizengamot. Nothing hidden. Nothing mysterious. He offered you his hand as well as a full apology. I think we get to move on with our lives.
With that said, there's one thing puzzling me. When we first started researching the scent barrier there was a written passage stating that siblings would all be affected in the same way. Later descriptions only alluded to male members. I'm not sure Emilio's problem had anything to do with the scent barrier, but everything to do with Edmund's curse. I don't think it has affected Celia in any way. Perhaps the only thing affecting Celia Lozier is her being a stupid slag with a lusty sexual appetite who fell under the influence of a brother already under a curse. Who knows?"
Draco grabbed Hermione and swung her around before kissing her soundly on the mouth. "Well Celia can be lusty and whatever else you said somewhere else. Perhaps the court will see fit to send her arse back to Belgium or something. All this curious wizard wants to know is if you still plan to submit evidence to the court on Lozier's behalf. If you are alright with it, so am I. One other thing. I will have to leave for London immediately after Gas' trial. The owl I sent my solicitor has instructions we will carry out on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, Seth and Matt will again accompany me to London so we can finish up."
Hermione beamed at the wizard she loved. "You're getting sex tonight."
Draco laughed out loud as he grabbed Hermione again whispering back. "We are going to need silencing charms on the bedroom Miss Granger because I intend to make you scream. Now let's get back to our guests, or they will think we're in here shagging already.
/*/
When they left the study, Draco went over to speak to Louis. They spoke for fifteen minutes with Draco doing a great deal of nodding and Louis almost smiling. At the end of the conversation, both wizards appeared to be happy.
After Draco finished speaking with Louis, he picked up the portrait taking it into the small study where he placed three chairs so they were facing the portrait. When everything was to his liking, Draco asked Seth and Matt to step into the study to discuss family matters.
Draco started the conversation by apologizing. "Matt, Seth. Let me first say I apologize for not knowing about you until there was an emergency in my life. I want you to know everything Hermione said to you is true. We did not know about you or your family. That's not an excuse. It's the truth. With that said, I have started proceedings to make you both legal heirs to the Malfoy name as well as a portion of the Malfoy fortune. I leave the option of taking the Malfoy name as your own up to you. I would be more than happy if you did. Matt. you are older than me and would normally displace me as the current heir. However, I am a direct heir and you are an indirect heir. There won't be any changes on that front. However, should something happen to me, you will be in line to take over until any son I may have comes of age."
Matt bowed his head to compose himself then looked up at Draco, "Thank you Draco. You don't have to do this. Seth and I will be fine. We…"
Draco cut across him. "Do you and your brother think I'm doing this out of charity, out of some sense of self righteousness? Think again. You have the credentials. You have the blood and you have the right. Come Tuesday, you both will have a vault in Gringotts which will be yours to do with as you wish. If you never touch it, that's fine too. However, I will let my solicitor make recommendations to you both so your wives, if you marry, will be provided for. And your eldest son, if you have sons, will inherit everything in a direct line. I spoke to Louis earlier. This is the way he wants it. As do I. Louis will speak with you when I'm through. If you don't mind, I have a personal request. Since I'm not sure what choices you will make. Let me lay this out on the table. I own and Hermione runs DLM, Import/Export here in Milan. I would love for you and Seth to come in, learn the business, then take your rightful place as partners. There are other options as well. Once you learn the business, if you don't plan on staying in Milan, you could run one of the satellite offices we are currently developing. You have choices. I'll leave you to yourselves to discuss this with Louis. I'm very glad we found you. If there isn't anything holding you in Belgium, Hermione and I would be ecstatic if you chose to move to Italy. I'll leave you to it then."
Draco left the study and took Hermione off to the side. "I've discussed certain matters with Matt and Seth which I will tell you all about …..after we have sex."
Draco kissed Hermione on the nose before walking over to greet Blaise and Theo.
Hermione mumbled to Draco's back. "Prat."
/*/
All the other gits had listened to Hermione. Not a one had appeared at the house before 3:30. When they did appear, it was to find a jubilant Hermione, Carmela, Hannah and Harry already in the midst of a celebration. Neville, Seamus and Dean came through to meet Matt and Seth and get a look at the triplets as several of the bigger gits had started calling them. They had a little bit of a wait though as Draco was off talking to Matt and Seth when they arrived.
Carmela floo called Sal to let him know the London contingent had arrived. Ten minutes later, Sal came rushing through the floo.
Draco came out of the study to greet everyone and was met with a chorus of "Bring out the brothers."
Draco grinned. "They'll be out shortly. They have things to discuss at the moment."
/*/
Embers and Dusty appeared with the dinner so everybody sat down to eat. Seth and Matt came out a few minutes later sitting down at the table to chants of Triplets. Triplets.
Even Fausto stopped by after he concluded his business at Ministry Services. Hermione hugged him thanking him for everything he and Xavier had done for her and Draco.
Fausto simply hugged her back.
/*/
The gathering went on and on with Blaise and Theo trying to entice Matt and Seth to accompany them to Seamus and Dean's club, Witch-Wizard.
Draco quipped to Seth and Matt. " Don't let Blaise and Theo lead you down the wrong path. They're only trying to entice you out in order to show you off. You are two new Malfoys after all. You'll be quite the draw."
"I don't mind," joked Seth. "I like being the new Malfoy in town."
Everyone in the room chuckled, with Draco letting out a booming laugh. "We have business tomorrow Seth. Otherwise, I'd be glad to see you have a good time with Theo and Blaise. For now, maybe you can contain your enthusiasm to Italy. Have Blaise take you around to introduce you to his family."
Ginny who had appeared sometime in the past few minutes spoke up. "I'd like to see Italy. Maybe I can tag along with Blaise, Theo, Matt and Seth."
Even though it was water long under the dam, Blaise and Theo hadn't entirely forgiven Ginny's behavior with Emilio and her actions against Hermione.
Blaise looked over at Seth. "Perhaps we can do something another time. Dean and Seamus will be leaving back to London shortly. I'll be leaving at the same time."
"Not to break up the party," echoed Theo. "I'll be leaving as well. I've had a great time. I'm chuffed to have met Seth and Matt. We'll see each other soon."
It wasn't long after that before it was down to only Sal, Seth, Matt, Carmela, Fausto, Ginny, Hannah and Harry. Hermione glanced at Ginny then at Hannah raising her eyebrows. Draco sat down beside her putting his arm around her shoulder.
Realizing Hermione and Draco might want some private time, Carmela stood up calling for her family to get ready to go home. Fausto and Sal stood as well moving towards the floo.
Draco got up to thank Fausto one more time.
Harry and Hannah were the next to say goodbye. Harry, Draco, Seth and Matt shook hands while Hannah and Hermione hugged each other. They too headed to the international floo to head home.
After Harry and Hannah left, Matt told Hermione and Draco that he and Seth were going to his bedroom as they still had a few things to discuss. "I know you and Hermione have plans in the morning. We'll see you about mid afternoon. Good night then."
Seth wished Ginny, Draco and Hermione a good night. As he went to follow Matt down the hall, Ginny called after him. Hermione and Draco went into their own bedroom so they wouldn't be intruding.
An irritated Draco drawled. "Stay tuned for the falling and groping. I hope she doesn't fall on his dick right out there in the open."
Hermione held her smile until she reached the bathroom. Then she had to throw up a Muffliato she laughed so loud.
After her shower, Hermione used some flowery scent in her hair. Malfoy the younger elder was going to get some sex. She wanted to smell good while she was giving it to him. With all the bad stuff seemingly behind them, Hermione was very sexually aroused. She couldn't wait to have Draco's hands all over her body. She laid there wishing for Draco to finish his shower and come to bed. Wanting to help her wizard along a bit, Hermione got off the bed, removed her nightdress and laid back down naked and waiting.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Shite." Hermione yelled jumping up. "Just a moment. Hold on." She was moving fast because she hadn't locked the door. Not that anyone would open her bedroom door without invitation. She just didn't want the cousins to catch her in this state.
Just as she got the nightdress pulled down. Draco stepped out of the bathroom. "What's going on? Why do you have all those clothes on Granger? I thought…"
"Someone knocked on the door. I've just got my night dress back on."
Draco grinned as he opened the door expecting to see either Seth or Matt, but it was Ginny Weasley standing there. Draco jumped back closing the door in Ginny's face yelling. "Why in bloody hell is that witch at our bedroom door?"
Hermione frowned. "That's what you get for opening the door in your boxers. They make pajamas for just the reason."
"She was lucky." Draco answered snappishly. "I started to come out starkers."
"I'll go see what she wants. Although I think I already have an idea."
Hermione walked down the hall into the living room to find Ginny sitting on the couch. "What is it Ginny?" Hermione asked a bit crossly? "When Draco and I close our bedroom door at night, we mean for it to remain closed until morning. What do you need?"
"I'm sorry for interrupting. I don't feel like going back to London tonight. I was wondering if I could kip out here tonight?"
Hermione stopped herself before she said something really cross. The damn witch didn't feel like stepping through a floo? Really? To Ginny she replied. "Feel free to stay if you like. Seth and Matt are here and expect some modicum of privacy. Please respect their space."
With that, Hermione said goodnight and returned to her bedroom.
/*/
Once she was back inside the bedroom, Hermione threw herself down on the bed. Her previous mood of sexual arousal having abated. Draco tried to pull Hermione's night dress over her head, but she slapped his hand away.
Draco jumped back as though he had been scalded. "You're pushing me away because that bloody cow has upset you? I think not. Perhaps we should start this again. Do you want to do it or do you want me to strip you off? I'll do it you know. Especially since my very hard dick is expecting to get some attention."
Hermione laughed. "Strip me off then because a certain part of my body needs attention as well.
Draco loved it when Hermione talked sex. It drove him wild. He had Hermione naked and penetrated within two minutes. He talked to her with every stroke. Hermione was just as vocal. Within five minutes they had talked each other into orgasm and were enjoying the afterglow of lovemaking.
They laid there in silence for a few minutes before Draco began to share his hopes for Seth and Matt. They talked about how sad it was for them to have lived the life they lived without any hope of someone stepping in to lend a hand.
Tears welled up in Hermione's eyes as she whispered how devastating it must have been to watch two sisters die and three sisters not even make it to birth. "It's a wonder Matt wasn't more than just angry. Seth seems the more sensitive of the two. In a way they remind me of Sal and Gas just vice versa. Matt being the older is tough while Sal is the younger but seems tougher than Gas. I think the four of them will get along famously. Matt probably won't want to stay in Milan. Seth would never leave his brother on his own, but he won't be all that chuffed to go back to East Flanders."
Hermione snuggled up against Draco and closed her eyes. Today was settled. Tomorrow was another day.
/**/
Monday morning, Hermione was full of nervous energy and had showered and dressed early. Although optimistic, Hermione had butterflies in her stomach thinking about Gas. She had been surprised and annoyed to find Ginny in the kitchen talking to Matt as he made breakfast. All kind of rude things ran through Hermione's mind, but she remained silent not voicing any of it.
Ginny wished Hermione a good morning. Hermione returned the greeting.
"Good morning Hermione." Matt said with a big smile. "Would you like a special breakfast from the best non cook in Belgium? No worries though. Seth eats my breakfasts all the time and he's still alive."
Hermione smiled as she looked around. "I'll just have tea. It's going to be a stressful morning. I'll eat something later. Speaking of the other twin, where is he? Why isn't he out here enjoying the efforts of his non cook brother?"
The kitchen remained quiet. Neither Ginny nor Matt said a thing.
Hermione asked again. "Where's Seth?"
"He's still sleeping," answered Matt. "He'll probably be out in a bit."
Hermione thought she saw a blush cross Ginny's face, but Draco entered the kitchen and Hermione had turned her attention to him.
"I'll be back by 12:30 to get you and Seth," Draco reminded Matt. "Our business might take some time today. Tomorrow we should be in and out. I've gotten used to seeing you two together. Where's Seth? Still sleeping?"
Matt nodded. Draco caught Hermione's eye raising his eyebrows. Hermione only raised her cup to finish her tea. The kitchen was quiet until Hermione asked Ginny to excuse them because they had an appointment and would be leaving shortly.
"I'll just get my purse and wand. If you want, I can stay here to keep Matt and Seth company until you get back."
For some reason this statement irritated Hermione to no end and she had snapped. "I think Matt and Seth can get along on their own."
"I don't mind." Ginny replied. "I don't have anything to do today."
"It doesn't matter whether you have anything to do or not," intervened Draco. "You've been asked to excuse yourself. You're welcome to come through next weekend if you like. Now it's time for you to go. I'm not sure what part of that isn't clear."
"Alright. Let me get my purse. I'll get back to London."
Hermione was still quicker than Ginny. She knew Ginny's next sentence would have been for Matt to help her with something in the bedroom so she beat her to the punch.
"Matt would you help me get my kit off the shelf in the bathroom? Draco hasn't had his tea. He's still too weak to do any reaching."
"Of course I'll help you Hermione. Show me what you need."
Ginny got her purse and came back to stand in the kitchen which annoyed Draco. How many times did this witch need to be told to go home? "What are you waiting for?"
Ginny asked if she needed a reason to be standing there which caused Draco to flare right up. "You don't want to do this with me Weasley. I'm not Harry. It's time for you to go. So go."
Ginny turned and headed for the floo calling out as she went. "Owl me Matt."
Hermione heard everything that was said, but didn't comment one way or the other. She was still trying to sort out how Ginny chasing Seth had turned into Ginny chasing Matt.
Draco went over to the floo to adjust the settings as he called out to Hermione. "I've had to adjust the floo love. Remind me to set it back after court or no one will be able to get through."
Matt and Hermione walked into the living room with Hermione apologizing to Matt that Draco must have already moved the kit.
Matt told Hermione it wasn't a problem.
Draco and Matt were eating their breakfast when Seth finally came stumbling out wishing everyone a good morning. He filled a plate while commenting that his brother the non cook was getting better at cooking.
Hermione left the men to eat while she went to gather her wand and purse. It was time for them to get to Ministry Services. Hermione was still messing around in the bedroom when she heard Matt ask Draco for a private word before he left.
/*/
Draco and Matt went into the study to speak privately. Draco wasn't surprised when Matt wanted to talk about Ginny. He just stood and listened.
Matt explained the situation. "I can't discuss this with Hermione. I want you to know how uncomfortable I am with Ginny Weasley. She started off chasing Seth. Sometime Sunday she must have decided I was more interesting or something. I want you to know I'm not trying to pull a fast one or disrespect Hermione's house. Ginny caught me out with several nasty little tricks I wouldn't want Hermione to know about. Ginny doesn't know me or she would understand. I'd never make my brother the cuckold. Things haven't gotten so bad I'd let just any witch push up on me."
Draco smiled.
After a bit more discussion, Draco clapped Matt on the shoulder. "Thank you for speaking up. I can assure you that Hermione is aware of Ginny's style of playing up to a wizard. My advice is for you to tell Ginny outright you don't appreciate her behavior and go from there. It won't upset Hermione in the least. Just in case, I want you and Seth to know I have a perfectly good flat sitting empty which I will make available if either of you want to get away for a bit."
Matt smiled. "It won't come to that with her. I'll be civil, that's it. If she thinks I'd put anyone before my brother, she's sorely mistaken."
"Good man," replied Draco.
/*/
Hermione was pacing. It was 8:40 and Draco was still in the study talking to Matt. She thought they really should get going. The study door opened just as Hermione had huffed for the fourth time. She smiled at Matt and rolled her eyes at Draco who kissed her on the mouth telling her they should get going.
Hermione growled as she followed Draco out so they could apparate to Ministry Services.
/*/
Carmela and Sal were waiting for them in front of the building. As they were greeting each other, Willem walked up from one way and….Kim walked up from another.
Sal greeted Kim like a long lost sister and thanked her for coming. Kim smiled at Sal then greeted everyone else. With the greetings out of the way, they all took a deep breath and headed to Ministry Services to wait to be escorted to the chamber of the Magistrate.
Xavier appeared hurriedly telling them it wouldn't be a session like Hermione's. This time evidence would be presented, witnesses could testify and the accuser would be in the room. He advised them not to speak out no matter what they heard and they shouldn't worry because Gas' solicitor would do most of the talking.
When Xavier finished speaking, he held out his hand for Kim and at the same time beckoned Willem to follow him. Sal didn't understand what was going on until Draco explained that Willem and Kim would be witnesses for Gas if they were needed. They all followed Xavier into the chamber taking seats at the back of the room.
Celia Lozier, who looked nothing like her former self, was seated across the room with her solicitor. Gas was seated almost directly in front of them while Willem and Kim were seated on the far side of the room.
Celia kept her eyes on her lap. She didn't look left or right as the Magistrate read all the information into the record. The Magistrate noted that Willem and Kim were there as witnesses for the defendant and might be called to clarify facts.
The case was pretty simple and straight forward until Celia's solicitor stood asking to be heard. The Magistrate beckoned the solicitor forward listening as he spoke. After the solicitor stopped speaking, the Magistrate growled at the solicitor to step back. The Magistrate then proceeded to rake the solicitor and his client over the coals.
Hermione looked at Fausto who had appeared several minutes behind them. Fausto held up a finger meaning hang on a second.
The Magistrate who was still going on finally called out. "Clear the Chamber now."
A security agent shepherded everyone out except solicitors and their clients. The Magistrate was so irate he failed to put up a silencing charm. They could all hear him yelling at Celia's solicitor, but were still not sure what was going on.
Finally the Magistrate yelled. "The case against Gaspare Maida is hereby dismissed. For a libelous filing, I sentence Celia Lozier and her solicitor to ninety days in Ministry lockup. You have kept an innocent man in detainment for Merlin knows what reason. I hope ninety days is enough time for you both to realize you won't lie to this Magistrate and get away with it. You are free to go Mr. Maida. Business concluded."
Ministry Services agents took Celia and her solicitor into custody while another agent escorted Gas out to his family. Fausto wrapped his arm around the necks of his two sons and led them away calling over his shoulder. "We'll catch up."
Xavier came out to tell everyone what they thought they knew. Celia Lozier had dropped all charges claiming it was all a misunderstanding. The Magistrate had sentenced her and her solicitor to prison time. Xavier mentioned that Celia's dropping all charges might have something to do with a note she received from Emilio last night. He hadn't seen the note, but in all probability Emilio had been the catalyst in Celia's decision.
Kim came up, hugged Carmela and Hermione then walked away. Willem told Carmela he was glad everything turned out alright. He waved to Hermione and Draco saying he would see them back at DLM.
Hermione put her arm around Carmela. "I guess the boys don't want mum to see them cry. If you want to go home, go. Draco has an appointment, but Willem and I will be there to handle things."
"I'm going home to my boys," wept Carmela. "I'll see you tomorrow. Thank you."
Draco grabbed Hermione's arm. "Let's go love. I'll see you to DLM then go home to get Matt and Seth."
Once they reached DLM, Draco kissed Hermione and flooed home to get the cousins.
Hermione sat down at her desk letting out a huge sigh of relief. For the moment, everything was okay. When they got past Wednesday, it should be nothing but smooth sailing from there on out.
And then the phone rang.
/*/
Hermione picked up the phone to hear James Wooley's voice. "Good morning Hermione. I've been advised you have intervened on behalf of The Minister. I want to say thank you. You didn't have to step in after all that has gone on. Being the witch you are, I expected no less. If things go right on Wednesday, the Minister will still face an inquiry. However, it looks as though things may work out in his favor. If the Minister's case happens to go sideways, I want you to know it was a pleasure working with you. Thanks Hermione."
"Don't go all maudlin James. Let's wait to see how it all turns out before you give up. Thank you for your call."
"Truthfully, Hermione. I have had a lot of offers. Between you and me, I'm weighing my options. I want to move up in the Ministry. I don't want any taint following me. It's a hard decision, because even with the things he's done, I like the Minister and don't want prospective employers to think I would desert my superior in his time of need. At the same time, I don't want to be stuck in a position they might do away with in the near future. Well. I know you're busy so I'll let you go. Thanks for everything. Perhaps we'll be speaking with each other in the future."
Hermione sighed as she hung up the phone. James was a nice guy who got caught up in a bad situation. She wished him the best of luck.
/*/
Matt and Seth were ready and waiting when Draco stepped into the house. Draco hadn't wasted any time. He corrected his adjustments to the floo, and they stepped through to London. Draco gave Matt and Seth Apparating instructions to the solicitors office, but suggested they each grab an arm. Which they had. Five minutes later, they were standing outside the office.
Draco looked at Matt and Seth in turn. "Ready mates? Let's get this done."
The three wizards walked inside to meet with the solicitor who gazed upon the three Malfoy men thinking their heritage couldn't be denied.
After he had the three Malfoy/Lozio wizards seated before him, the solicitor went over the instructions he had received from Draco. Glancing first at Matt then at Seth the solicitor began to speak: "The first part of my instructions were to draw up line of heirs applications for Matthias and Seth Lozio which I have done. I have completed as much information as possible. You gentlemen will need to go over the applications line by line to fill in all the missing information. At the top there is a line asking how are you related to the Malfoys. If my information is correct, you should enter Louis Malfoy/Caleb Lozi Malfoy on that line. Please pay close attention to questions regarding your own heirs as they will be very important should you marry and have a son. Where the form mentions your son, it is implied to mean your first or oldest son. If you already have a son, but are not yet married, be sure to specify how any inheritance is to be divided. While you complete the heirs application, I will get your requests for a Gringotts account in order."
While Matt and Seth were filling out the form, the solicitor had his assistant bring tea and muffins. He and Draco stepped into the hall so as not to disturb Matt and Seth. The solicitor congratulated Draco on finding his long lost relatives mentioning he hoped they would also use him as their solicitor.
Draco didn't know what plans the cousins had, so he could only tell his solicitor that Matt and Seth would be making their own decisions.
/*/
Thirty minutes later, Matt and Seth handed the completed forms over to the solicitor who carefully looked everything over. When the solicitor was sure everything was in order, he had Draco sign both applications. That portion of business was complete.
He next pulled out two more parchments which were requests to open vaults and accounts at Gringotts. The instructions called for everything in the vault of the old Malfoys to be spread evenly between the two new accounts, Anything other than currency (jewelry, art, treasures), should be distributed as evenly as possible. Anything dark, tainted or illegal should remain in the vault.
Matt and Seth signed the form with Draco countersigning. The solicitor advised them they would get their balances, draft permissions and vault numbers the next day. The solicitor advised them that their business was concluded. He would see them on Tuesday. They all shook hands before Draco, Matt and Seth took their leave.
Draco took Matt and Seth for a quick look around Diagon Alley. Starting at the top of Diagon Alley, Draco took the cousins from one end to the other stopping only to pick up some men's personal items as well as a few shirts and jeans. They started to have a quick lunch, but Draco looked at his Wonder Wizard Watch to find it was already 2:30. He explained that Hermione would be wondering where he had gotten to so they should get back to Milan.
/*/
Instead of taking Matt and Seth back to Hermione's house, Draco took them directly to DLM with him. He decided they might as well get a look to see if they were interested in being part of their cousin's company.
Hermione was busy with orders and reports when they walked in, but took a few minutes to greet them. Draco had Matt and Seth take a seat in his office while he called Willem to let him know he was coming down. The wizards took the lift down to the warehouse where Draco asked Willem to hand things over to someone else so he could show Matt and Seth the ins and outs of DLM.
Draco left the cousins with Willem so he could get back upstairs to check his desk for anything pressing.
Draco waved to Hermione as he passed going directly to his desk. He found a few things that needed his attention. One being an upscale client in Gstaad who needed 200 of a specific type safety jacket that could only be found in Boston, MA USA. Draco knew this would be a fairly long Worldwide Travel, and had sat down to sort through his list to find Travelers who would get the job done.
He went in to run it by Hermione only to find Ettore Baglio in her face looking as though he was trying to chat her up. Ettore backed up when Draco stepped into the office.
Draco acted as though he didn't realize what Ettore was up to. Instead, he slapped Ettore on the back. "Just the wizard I need to see. I have an order that needs to be taken care of right away. The faster you get on it, the faster the client will get the product. Handing Ettore the paperwork, Draco left the office calling out. "Pick a Travel partner and get on with it. Have a good trip."
Ettore croaked as he looked at the pick up point and destination points of the product. "Shite. Boston, USA to Sweden. This will take a month. If I look at it in another light though, there is an upside. I may be able to get in a bit of skiing with those cute, Swedish, Muggle girls. I'll ask Rico to partner me. I'd better get moving. Ciao Hermione."
Hermione didn't know whether to laugh or scowl over the fact her jealous wizard had just sent Ettore as far away from her as possible. Milan to Boston, USA to Sweden couldn't get any farther away. Hermione shrugged as she realized Draco could have made it much worse. She did let out a few lowly chuckles as she got the receipts ready to send to Willem for his signature.
When Hermione looked up again, it was 5:35. She was startled to find Draco, Seth and Matt standing in the doorway waiting for her to finish up.
She smiled at the three handsome guys asking how long they had planned to stand there without saying anything.
They all grinned as Draco replied to her question. "We were waiting to see how long it took for you to notice us."
"Well love. It's time to go home. I haven't eaten all day. I am starving. Let's get a move on.
Hermione grabbed her purse and wand. She was ready to go.
/*/
When they reached home, Hermione joked with Seth. "Seth, you should call Crissy to make supper. It will make her as happy as a…..house elf to wait on you."
Seth laughed at Hermione's comment before offering a witty comeback. "Matt cooks if Crissy doesn't answer."
Everyone laughed.
Seth called out to Crissy. "Crissy, please."
Crack! Crissy appeared. "Mr. Master Malfoy needing something?" Then she gave Hermione a sidelong glance repeating her question in the correct manner. "Mr. Seth needing something?"
Seth smiled. "Please fix a roast chicken dinner with potatoes, sprouts and a dessert. Please make enough chicken so there will be enough for sandwiches later. Thank you."
"Yes, Mr. Master." Crack! Crissy was gone.
Laughing, Draco hugged Hermione. "I will tell Crissy to call them Mr. Seth and Mr. Matt. She might get confused if we allow her to call them Masters Lozio."
Seth was standing in the same spot with a disbelieving look on his face. "A house elf came when I called. This visit has been just so cool."
Everyone smiled as Matt made a telling statement. "If you don't mind, Seth and I are going to have a chat with Louis while we wait for supper. Elder Malfoy has grown on me."