Story: An Agreeable Arrangement

Main Characters: Draco/OC Samantha Black

Pairings: Harry/OC Katherine Black, Hermione/Ron, & Ginny/Blaise

Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC's Sam & Katherine

Ch. 2 Speaking of Family

"Draco Abraxious Malfoy, you have been cordially invited to a dinner party hosted by Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy at their estate on Saturday, the 7th of December at 8:00pm."

The voice in the letter changed to that of his mother's "Draco, do try to arrive on time despite Ms. Black's tendencies it is not polite to be late. It is a black tie affair and I expect to see you there."

Lovely.

Draco sat back in his desk chair rubbing his eyes. Deep down he really did care for his mother; after all she did bring him into this world.

Not that she would ever let me forget that fact.

Sometimes though he just would rather not deal with her controlling nature and condescending tone. He understood that she did not like Samantha and Samantha didn't like her. That was fine if he didn't have to hear about it every two seconds.

Sam was going to have a fit about going and when they did get there he was positive his mother would have some back handed way of making it clear that Sam was not a welcome member of the family.

"Merlin, give me strength."

"You alright there mate?" Blaise walked into Draco's office to see his best mate looking towards the sky distressed and muttering.

Draco just motioned to the howler.

"Ah yes the infamous Narcissa Malfoy is throwing a dinner party. A party that I was not invited to but both Pansy Parkinson and Daphne Greengrass were."

"This just keeps getting better and better." He stood to round his desk towards the bar in the corner of his office,

"It's a little early to start that isn't it mate?" Blaise asked but was ignored as Draco poured himself a drink.

"The woman is in bloody denial or she's decided that since she can't do anything about it she'll just make our lives bloody miserable until we bloody decide to kill ourselves." He took a long drag from his glass.

"I honestly think she has lost all her marbles at this point."

"Look on the bright side mate, at least your mother isn't suspected of killing her last five husbands. If you want to talk about crazy let's discuss how my mother is known as the black widow." Blaise's mother would definitely go into the crazy category or just evil depending on how you look at it.

"You're right it's just dinner it will be fine."

The woman was ruthless. Honestly she was an evil bitch wrapped up in expensive pearls and fake smiles. Sam thought as she watched the way Narcissa attempting to whisk Draco away to introduce him to some French bimbo.

"Draco darling it's so nice of you to join us please let me introduce you to Ms. Dubois she was just telling me about her veela heritage…"

Draco wasn't having any of it though, he made a point to take Sam's hand and pull her into the conversation.

"Ms. Dubois, a pleasure. This is my girlfriend, Samantha Black." He introduced wrapping his arm around her waist and giving his mother a disapproving look.

"Pleasure."

The night continued on in much of the same manner back handed remarks were the nicest things Sam heard but she took it all in stride though she was ready to deck Pansy Parkinson if she opened her whiney mouth once more.

Sam knew Greengrass was a haughty, snob with a broom up her ass who was mad that someone had snagged the rich and famous Draco Malfoy from her. She was annoying but she was a non-threat.

Parkinson on the other hand, well, she was psychotic. Completely disillusioned into believing that her and Draco were meant to be and she would do anything to see that happen.

Sam looked at her drink and took a sniff, looked back at Pansy and put the glass down.

"Ms. Black, how are you holding up?" of all the people to ask that of her the person she least expected would be Lucius Malfoy. She was at a loss for words but quickly regained her composure.

"I survived Umbridge, the Carrow's, the battle at Hogwarts and performing at a country concert, if this is the worst you've got I think I'll manage."

"Severus said you were strong. Draco needs that in his life."

"Excuse me, but did I just hear you're approval? Not plans to throw me into the dungeons, torture me to death or anything of that nature?"

"Come now Ms. Black, is it not your people who say to see the best in people? What about a second chance for redemption."

"So you're reformed? Excuse me for my skepticism. What do you get out of Draco and I being together not that anyone has much choice in that matter."

"Between you and I, the Malfoy brand is still highly regarded in the inner pureblood circle. Nothing has changed here as you can very well see." He motioned to the people milling about with their shiny jewels and noses in the air.

"The rest of the world however, has moved on. These people as much as they like to think they have power, don't have the control of the masses like they use to. Sure they have their money but in ten, twenty years down the line, they will have nothing."

Sam nodded taking in his words, "While their wealth is going under Draco's company is on the rise." Sam said more to herself than to Lucius.

"Tell me what have his numbers been since we announced our relationship?"

"In a privately sponsored poll, people's overall view of the company increased by 20 percent, trustworthiness doubled, and 70 percent of people said they would buy a Malfoy product over the next leading competitor."

"Privately funded huh?" Those numbers were significant Sam had no idea that she could have that much influence.

"So based on your interest, is there any way to get your wife to drop the monster in-law act?"

Lucius actually snorted, "As much interest as I have in seeing that your relationship at least looks good to the public, I am a Slytherin and not brave enough to face the wrath of Narcissa. I did however rearrange the dinner seating. That was taking it a bit too far."

At that moment a trumpet was heard and a voice carried through out the ballroom, "Dinner is served."

Lucius offered his arm to Sam, "Ms. Black"

She took it, "Shall we Mr. Malfoy."

He led her into the dining room and towards Draco who was waiting off to the side.

"Draco there you are, where did you disappear to?"

"I came in early to make sure mother hadn't placed on the other end next to Goyle or something."

Lucius smirked at that giving Samantha a wink, "Well as much as I enjoyed entertaining the young lady I think it's time you stepped up to that task." He unwrapped Sam's arm from his and kissed the back of her hand before offering it to Draco.

Now I know where Draco get's his charm from.

"It was a pleasure Ms. Black."

"Lovely conversation Mr. Malfoy." He walked away towards his wife to sit at the head of the table

"You and Father seem to be getting on nicely?" He said quietly while everyone found his or her seats.

"We have come to an amicable agreement not to step on each others toes."

Draco nodded and lead her to follow his father where he sat to his right and Sam next to him. He pulled out her chair while Narcissa glared from her position opposite him.

"Is there a problem Mother?" Draco questioned straightening up behind Sam.

"Not at all." She took her seat and Draco followed. He found Sam's hand under the table and gave it a gentle squeeze.

Conversation flowed around her but Sam didn't pay much attention to it. That was until Narcissa's voice traveled to her ears.

"Yes they have not been dating that long. In all honestly I don't expect it to last." She was turned towards a woman whom Sam thought might be the Greengrass' mother but was not sure.

She looked like she had been whispering but her comment traveled around the room Draco paused in his conversation with the man next to Sam.

"Actually Mother, I am pleased to announce that Sam and I will be looking for a house together. We feel it is time for us to take the next step."

Narcissa's spluttering is what kept Sam going for the rest of the night.

"So, when are we going to start this house hunting expedition?" Sam asked when they got back to Drake's apartment.

"Sorry, but it was part of our agreement in the contract any way so I figured why not shut my mother up."

"She realizes that regardless of how much she tries to break my spirit and send me running it is a magical blood contract that will yank me back right?" slipping off her shoes and attempting to unclasp her dress.

Draco had shrugged out of his jacket and was working on his tie, but when he saw Sam struggling he motioned for her to turn around and helped her with the clasp.

"She is in denial. Honestly the war and You-Know-Who's occupation of the manor messed her up. She fell back on her pureblood upbringing to get through it and it is ingrained in her head now."

"But I like to think that it would be your unquenchable lust for this perfect body that would bring you back before the contract kicked in."

He stood back spreading his arms so Sam could admire just how perfect he did look. Sam smiled and allowed her dress to drop to the floor around her feet.

Stepping into Draco's personal space she reached out to play with the button's of his shirt.

"Maybe I need reminding of what I'd be missing."

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