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Francesca Salazar - Yes, Draco cared about Luna, but he didn't realize it of course. Thank you for reading ;)
Chapter 7
After the tension with his aunt, Draco decided not to tell his father about the champagne. By telling his father it was already shown that he is weak and his aunt were likely to taunt him again, and he didn't want that to happen. The incident few minutes ago would be his secret, no one needs to know, not even Luna. He would die of embarrassment if Luna knew that his aunt mocked him.
Yawning lightly, Draco closed the book he was reading and return it to the bookshelf. He would love to go back to his room and met with Luna. They should hang out and get to know each other further. But Luna was having a serious talk with her father; he could see the seriousness from their faces, especially Xenophilius himself. He always thought that Xenophilius Lovegood really looks like a madman with tacky clothes, but after meeting him on his wedding day, he really looks normal, he doesn't look like what most people say. He even had some conversation with him at the reception, and he sounded normal. He suspected that the Lovegood's insane just bullshit or maybe just a façade.
Suddenly he heard the door opened and took him back to reality. His father stood in the doorway and looks much better than the last time he saw him.
"Why are you here?" Lucius narrowed his eyes at Draco suspiciously. "Where's Luna?"
Draco fixes his robe and stood, sighing lightly."She's in the room. It seems that she had a serious conversation with her father and apparently she didn't want me to be around and eavesdropping."
"I thought you fight with her," Lucius response coldly as he ran his finger on the book.
Draco growled, "Why do you always think negatively about me?" He snapped irritably.
"You don't like the idea of you married to Luna, so I think you're going to start a fight with her when you have a chance," Lucius replaying didn't bother turned his head at Draco, which makes Draco getting annoyed. "Besides, I heard that you often bother her when at Hogwarts. You bullying her," he said matter-of-factly.
"I've never been bullying her, but my friends did." Well, he did hide her stuff once or twice, but it wasn't bullying, was it?
"Picking up the younger student, aren't you Draco?" Lucius ignored his statement. "You have to treat her well, Draco. Don't make her regret having married you, because if she do regret, it was very easy for her to betray us," his voice sounded very serious.
"What do you mean?" Draco asked hesitantly. Whatever it was, it was really not good.
Lucius turned to Draco and gave him a serious look. "Luna's ability in magic is growing every day. She's faster and she's stronger more than you think. She might be able to kill with her eyes closed," Lucius told him as he looked at him seriously."She could be dangerous. But, of course she didn't know it. It was better that way. "
He stunned. "How can you know?" Now he whispered. He didn't know how to react. Deep down, he was a little scared at Luna now.
"I just know," Lucius said. "Her father certainly knows about her abilities, but it seems he prefers to keep it a secret. Such a wise action for a Gryffindor,"
"What happened to her exactly?" Draco asked.
"There was another time to tell you about that. I had to go to the Ministry to talk about the new law along with the Dark Lord." With that Lucius out of the library without giving further details of what happened to his wife.
Draco suddenly felt uneasy.
She might be able to kill with her eyes closed.
He shook his head lightly. No, Luna won't kill anyone, not even him, her own husband. He was willing to bet that Luna wouldn't have the heart to kill a fly. No matter how strong Luna is, he won't let her kill anyone, he wouldn't let her became a murderer. So he decided to bury the conversation with his father deep, he decided to forget about it.
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"You need to go somewhere far away from here," Luna told her father. She had been told about what happened to her before she was treated well. Her father was stunned, his mouth hanging open. In his mind, he didn't understand why they tortured 16-year-old girl and asked for information which she didn't even know. He felt sorry for his daughter, but on the other hand, he was proud of her for being so strong for herself and her friends. He is proud knowing nothing could tear her down, not even Bellatrix. He wondered how she wasn't sorted into Gryffindor.
"Why should I hide?" Xeno argued. He disagreed with Luna's idea that he had to go abroad to hide.
"Because isn't safe here. I cannot trust anyone here," she whispered, glancing at the door to make sure there are no signs of someone at the door."Even after he promised not to do anything to you, I just cannot trust him,"
"And then you have to come with me. What kind of father I was saving himself and let his daughter face the danger alone."
Luna sighed heavily, "They won't hurt me," she looked down sadly. "I'm one of them now," she muttered quietly.
"You're not one of them, Luna," Xeno said firmly. "You will never be one of them!"
"I hope so," she smiled wryly. Xeno's hearts ache. Luna was never like this before. She looked so broken.
"Don't ever doubt yourself, Luna,"
"Well, it's not the right time to talk about it. You have to get out of this house and going somewhere. America might be the right choice; they don't care about blood status there. Wizards and Muggles live in peace together, and you will be safe. Owl me when you've got there," Luna stood up and hugged her father.
"You sure you don't come with me?" asked Xeno again.
"Believe me, I wish I could go with you, but I can't," Luna said sadly. "And when you owl me, don't mention the country, just write that you go to visit families, or whatever, just don't mention the country. And never ask about war or Harry or the other of my friends. I heard that the Ministry checked every owl," Luna warned him.
"Our world isn't safe anymore," said Xeno.
"I know," Luna agreed. "And one more thing, don't apparting or use floo network, just use Muggle transportation. With that, the Ministry won't be able to detect you. Here," Luna handed a bag of Galleons. "Exchange this with Muggle money in Gringotts. Make sure no one recognized you, or you can make a Polyjuice, it's safer. Once you have arrived in America, you have to change the British currency to the US currency. There's a place called 'Money Changer' at the airport," she explained in detail that her father was really safe.
"Whose money is this?" He asked.
"That Draco's money," she replied. "He wouldn't mind. Besides if you take just one gold in your vault at Gringotts, they can detect you," she added as her father ready to protest.
"Aright, if you say so," Xeno relented. Luna is stubborn, once she has made a choice, no one can change her mind, not even Merlin.
Suddenly, the door opens. It was Draco. Luna's body stiffened slightly remembers what happened last night. She shivered. But she had told herself that it wasn't a big deal to have sex with her husband. She lost her virginity to her own husband, not the random guy. She had told herself a thousand times and it worked, although she was a little nervous when close to Draco.
"You're leaving already?" Draco asked when he saw a small trunk belonging to Xeno.
"Yes, there's something I need to do?" Xeno replied calmly. "Where's your father and your mother, Draco? I have to thank them for treating Luna and I very well."
"Oh, my father went into the Ministry, and mother with him, but I will send your gratitude to them," Draco said politely. He glanced at Luna, she looks more relaxed than the last time he saw her.
"Good idea," Xeno muttered. "If you don't mind, I'd like to use your floo network,"
"Of course. This way," he moves aside slightly before lead Xeno to the nearest fireplace. Luna followed behind; he could hear her high heels clicked against the wooden floor.
After arriving at the nearest fireplace, he saw that Xeno hesitate.
"Please, take care of her," Xeno whispered to him. He could see how much he loves Luna just from his eyes. He felt a little jealous of Luna.
"I will. You don't need to worry," Draco replied seriously.
Then his gaze turned to Luna and he hugged her, "Be safe," he heard Luna whispered.
"I'll owl you when I get there," Xeno muttered. "I love you, my Luna," he kissed her forehead.
Luna smiled, "I love you too," she whispered.
Xenophilius strode to the fireplace and looked at her daughter and son in law. He gave them last smile and hope this isn't the last time he saw them. Although he hates the Malfoy's, he couldn't lie that they still have a good side and Wizarding World refused to acknowledge. They are prisoners of their own home. He sighed and took the floo powder and muttering clearly 'Ottery St. Catchpole'.
Just a second after Xenophilius disappeared from the fireplace, Draco heard Luna sobbed. He understands though. She had been separated with her father for a long time and just has the opportunity to meet only one day. Without registering what he was doing, he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and Luna didn't push him away.
"It's alright, he'll be fine," he comfort her. He wondered where the gentle Draco comes from. He never comforts anyone before except his mother.
Luna nodded slowly, "I know."
"Is he going to stay in Ottery St. Catchpole?" asked Draco. Luna is smart, of course she won't let her father stay in their home when many of the Death Eaters roaming around there.
"No, he would go somewhere," Luna muttered quietly. Should she tell him?
"Where?" He demanded, glancing at her, he felt her body tense.
"Somewhere," she answered briefly.
"Where?" He asked harshly as he took off his arm on her shoulders and turned her to face him. "He was also my father now; I have a right to know where you sent him away. I just make sure you aren't going to send him to a dangerous place,"
Luna looked up and looked at him straight in the eye, "Please, don't tell anyone," she said, sounding almost pleading.
"I won't, I promise," he assured, holding her shoulders. He really meant it, he won't tell anyone else.
"He's going to America," she told him in a low voice
He raised his eyebrows, "Why America?"
"In America they don't care about blood status, he would be safer there. The war in British Wizarding World didn't affect American Wizarding World. The Dark Lord didn't affect them," she said matter-of-factly.
Draco nodded in understanding. It's wise to choose America to hide. At first he thought that she suggested to her father hiding to Italy or France. Italy and France concerned about blood status. "That's good then," he said sincerely. "You want me to show the whole Manor?" He changes the subject. He didn't even know why he offers a tour around the Manor. Maybe it will make them get to know each other, what a wonderful idea. They can talk and get to know each other even further, so they won't feel awkward when they were in one room.
"You will take me to see the whole Manor?" She asked innocently. Malfoy Manor really spacious, maybe it takes a day to see the whole room, she might be lost if walking alone at Manor. But deep down, she's intrigued by this building.
"Yes, if you don't mind of course," he replied coldly.
She smiled, actually smiled. "I would love it," she said softly.
Draco was relieved that she agreed with his idea and she also began to smile, smiling sincerely, she smiled because of him. He reached for her hand and held it tightly enough and he took her tour around Manor.
