It was finally Christmas in Malfoy Manor and Draco wanted nothing more than to write to Heather. He hadn't written to her, however, because he was sure his owl was being monitored by his father, or would be soon. Draco hadn't wanted to make his father suspicious by writing to someone at the school when, as far as his father was concerned, everyone Draco talked to had gone home for the holidays. If there was ever a good day to talk to his father about seeing someone other than a Slytherin, it would be Christmas. Not that his father particularly liked Christmas, but Lucius did tend to be more lenient during the holidays.
As Draco walked downstairs, he could hear his mother and father arguing about somehting. It didn't take long to figure out what it was about.
"Lucius, just listen to your son," his mother pleaded, "all he wants is to know that you're aware of it. He doesn't want your approval, much less your blessing. Besides, my love, we both know it isn't going to last, he and Pansy will end up together as planned. Just hear him through, and let him have his little fling. It will end, as all things must."
"I will not have my son galavanting around the castle with some half blood Hufflepuff! I simply will not stand for it!" his father replied.
Before either of his mother or father could say another word, Draco came in and looked at them both. The three were quiet for a moment before Draco spoke.
"I don't care what you think, Father," Draco paused for a moment, trying to feel as confident as he sounded, "I'm not going to stop seeing her just because you don't approve. And Mother, I am not the slightest bit interested in Pansy at all. She makes me sick just looking at her! Who knows who she's been 'galavanting around the castle with', as you put it Father. I will do as I please." With that, Draco quickly turned on his heel and walked out. He knew if he stayed much longer, his father would most likely reprimand him. As it was, Lucius would soon be distracted with one thing or another, and no longer care what Draco has said.
Back in his room, Draco started writing to Heather.