Confusion And Obsession

Chapter 7

The bed was lumpy and smelled like dead fish. While his bed at the Burrow was on the small side, his mum had kept it clean and fresh. The room itself was just four walls a few pieces of furniture and had one window overlooking Knockturn Alley.

Ron did not know any cleaning charms so he couldn’t fix it up. His face hurt and he was sure his nose would never be the same. He wanted to go to St. Mungos but he couldn’t take the chance. He needed time before they found him. If talked to Hermione, he could make her understand that he was only trying to guide her on the right path. She would call off the aurors. Then he could get back to teaching her a lesson.
Yes, when he rescued her from the Deatheaters, she would be so grateful to him that he would be able to do what ever he wanted to her. He just needed to come up with a plan. Unfortunately, he was not used to making plans. Hermione usually did that. But no matter, he would come up with a great one. It just had to be soon. The innkeeper didn’t care if you were a wanted man you just had to pay the rent. Ron had some money in his pockets when he left the Burrow so he had paid for a few nights upfront. He would need to get a hold of Ginny to get more galleons. She would come through for him.

Hermione had better think of something great to make up for this. This was more trouble then she was worth.

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The first thing Silver and Draco heard when the got back to the Manor was Blaise shouting.
“He got away, Krum. You should have minded you own business.”

Silver rushed to the parlor, where she found her father and brother standing off against Viktor.

“What in world is going on?” Silver went to stand by her friend while the other males in the room glared at him.

Blaise pointed an accusing finger in Viktor’s direction.

“It’s his fault that Weasley is nowhere to be found.”

Silver was shocked. What had happened? What did Blaise mean? Ron was missing?

“What happened?” Silver looked at Blaise for explanation but Draco was the one who answered.

“Sorry, Silver, I forgot the reason I went to look for you in the first place. Weasley is missing.”

Draco stood next to Celso and Blaise. “While I will admit that Krum did what we all wanted to do, he made a mistake by letting Weasel get away.”

Viktor had known that going to the Burrow was not a good idea. He just needed to do something. Just knowing that Weasley had thought he had gotten away with it was driving him crazy. So, he went and pounded him the muggle way. It should have made him feel better but it had backfired on him.

Silver stared at Viktor in disbelief. “I asked you not to do anything, Viktor.”

“Myknee, I know and I am so sorry. I tried to do as you wished. I just… had to do something.”

“Well, Krum you sure did a bang up job. Weasley is missing and my sister will need consent protection until he is no longer a threat.”

Silver placed her hand on his arm. “Look, what is done is done. I don’t want you giving Viktor a hard time.”
Catching Viktor’s eyes, she continued. “He is leaving in the morning and I don’t want to spend the rest of the time he has here arguing. Now please, will someone tell me what is happening?”

Her father told her about Viktor’s visit to the Burrow and how Ron had disappeared. He also told her what Shackelbolt had found in Ron’s room.

“So, you are telling me that because Ron was gone off the deep end I need to live in a prison?” Silver was furious. Again, Ron was dictating her life. When will it end?

Draco had enough watching Silver stand next to Krum. Walking over to her, he casually took her hand and led her to the settee, away from the wanker.

“Silver, please try to understand. We all know how independent you are and that you can protect yourself. We just need to keep you safe. Please, let us keep you safe.”

Celso stood behind Silver and placed his hands on her shoulders squeezing slightly.

“Figlia, I will do everything I can to find him. This will only be for a short time.”

Silver turned her head in his direction. Seeing his very real concern, Silver nodded her head in agreement.
“Alright, I will … cooperate and let you do what you must.”

Blaise was grateful that Silver had agreed to be protected. He had become attached to her in a very short time and he would do everything in his power to ensure her safety. By the way Draco has still holding Silver’s hand and looking at her with tenderness and love, he would do the same.

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The picture he was holding was a few years old. Hermione had her arm linked through his and he was smiling. They were beside a lake that they visited often when they were at the Burrow. Not for the first time he noticed the two people in the background. Ron and Ginny were staring at them with their arms crossed. Every few seconds the Ginny in the picture would whisper in Ron’s ear. Then Ron would tighten his mouth and nod.

Harry wished things could be different. He was not blind. He saw the way Hermione was treated. Harry had tried to lessen the abuse. Calm Ginny down and distract Ron. He tried really he did.
Harry sighed in defeat.

While he worked to beat Voldemort, he had let other lead him. He had been so young that it was easy to be swayed by the adults. Made to see things their way.

When he got older, he had gotten so used to others leading him around that Ginny was able to do it without Harry noticing.

Harry wondered when things had started to go so wrong. Was it when they became older? When Ron and Ginny had
decided what the future was going to be?

Ron had never been the most levelheaded person. He overreacted to everything. He treated Hermione horribly. Ginny treated her even worse. She was insanely jealous of Hermione. Her grades, her friendships with the other girls in school, her beauty inside and out. Now that Hermione was pureblood and belonged to one of the two wealthiest families in the wizarding world it made Ginny hate her more.

Instead of helping Hermione, Harry had chosen to take the Weasley’s side. Harry was so desperate to hang on to his family that he ignored Hermione’s suffering. Telling himself that it was okay because she was strong and she understood why Harry did what he did. Harry felt like an idiot. He always believed that Hermione put up with the abuse and bullying for the same reason he did. The fear of being alone.

If only he could stand up to Ginny, but he couldn’t lose them. Unfortunately, he had already lost Hermione. Ron was as good as gone. When they found him, he would be sent to Azkaban. It was now more important then ever to hold onto Ginny and the rest of the Weasleys.

Harry ran his finger down the picture while whispering a good-bye. Maybe some day…. no, better not think that way. He made his choice now he had to live with it.

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Dinner at the Zabini Manor was a tense affair. Silver tried to keep the conversation with Viktor going. He however was distracted. Silver didn’t think it was about what had happened earlier. Most likely, the summons home was bothering him. Viktor had once told her that his mother was very independent and was able to handle his traveling rather well. She was hoping he would confide in her before he left. Viktor had done so much for her she wanted the chance to help him for a change.

“Silver, I thought you could join Narcissa and me shopping tomorrow?” Avani smiled and continued, “Your godparent’s anniversary ball is in two weeks and we could get you a dress.”

“A ball? Oh, I don’t know..” Silver had not been to anything like a ball since… well, fourth year with Viktor.
“Oh, Silver, please Lucius and I would be very happy to have both our god children there.”

Lucius in a conversation with Celso caught what his wife had told Silver. “Narcissa is right, Silver. We would be deeply honored to have our entire family there.”

Silver looked around the table to judge the other’s reactions. Viktor was grinning at her. She knew he would support her no matter what. Her parents were beaming. Blaise had a small smile on his face. She had learned enough about him to know that the small jesters like that meant the most. Lastly, she looked at Draco. Their eyes met and she found herself blushing.

“Shopping sounds like fun. I would love to join you and Aunt Cissa, …Mum.”

Silver noticed the tear run down her mother’s face. Avani wiped it away quickly.

Narcissa, having decided to test Draco, added. “Yes, and you will be able to meet others your age there. The Greengrass girls, Millicent, Bethany, her brother Theo will be there with their parents. Such a nice young man that Theodore. Well mannered. Wouldn’t you agree, Avani?”

Avani hid her smile and agreed. “Oh, yes and so handsome.”

Draco narrowed his eyes on his mother. What was that about? Was she trying to get Silver interested in Nott?
He would need to talk to her about that little plan.

The sound of Silver’s voice had him turning in her direction.

“Viktor, will you be joining us for breakfast?”

“I will be unable to. My mother is expecting me to join her for the morning meal.”

At Silver’s look of disappointment, he did tell her that he wouldn’t leave with out telling her good-bye.
Silver’s smile returned, however Draco did not share in her happiness at the thought a private farewell. Draco was just happy he was leaving.

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Silver was grateful for the restful sleep she got that night. She went down to join the others a little sad she would be saying good-bye to Viktor.

After breakfast, she spent a few minutes with Viktor in the library. They embraced and promised to keep in touch. Silver had kissed him on the cheek and thanked him for all his help. He and apologized again for what had happened with Ron. She had told him that while she was upset that he did not listen to her, she understood why.
Her father came in as Viktor left. They talked for a while.

He let her know that had had changed his will and she was now included as an heir along side of Blaise. She could be legally recognized as Silver Avani Zabini if she chose to be. The fact that he had asked meant a lot to Silver. She told him to give her some time to think about it and she would let him know.
“Of, course. Just know that whatever you decide, if you choose to use the Zabini name legally or stay with the name you used in school, you are our daughter.”

Her new family was turning out to be very loving and supportive. While nothing was said in front of her, she knew that their feelings on muggles and muggleborns were the same. She was just not sure what to do about it. She was hoping to change that or at least make it better. She felt that you could never mold a person into what you wanted. If you loved them, you had to accept them for who they were.

She did know that she was having a great time with shopping even though it had never been one of Silver’s favorite pastimes.

Unless it was at a bookshop, she was usually in and out of the store. However, she found she enjoyed the company of her mum and Aunt Cissa. They had great taste and each had a great sense of humor. They laughed often and Silver felt very comfortable.

They spent a few hours looking for the perfect dress robes for Silver and she was beginning to give up.
“Oh, Silver, I think this would be perfect.”

Silver gasped when she saw the robes her mum held up. It was a dark purple color that shimmered so it would look black when she moved. It was off the shoulders and had an empire waist. It was magnificent.
Avani asked the sales witch to alter it for her daughter then they left the shop.

Silver noticed Draco walking a little behind them and wondered if her mum and Aunt Cissa knew he was following them. She decided not to say anything. She understood why he was doing it and while it bothered her that he thought she couldn’t defend herself, she did feel protected.

She noticed her mum standing in front of a pet shop window.

“Mum?”

Avani smiled and nodded to the window, “Shall we?”

Silver agreed without hesitation. She actually loved this place and stopped whenever she could.

The sales witch came over to welcome them. “Please, let me know if I can be of any help.”
The attractive blond smiled and turned to greet the next customer. Silver noticed the witch’s look of appreciation so she turned to see what had caught her eye.

Draco had come in. Of course, that would explain her drooling. For some odd reason Silver felt a tinge of satisfaction that Draco paid the other girl no mind. He walked over to Silver with a smile on his face. She was blown away by it. She didn’t know he had such a powerful smile.

“Hi, and who do you have here?” Draco rubbed the ears of the kitten in Silver’s arms.

“Just a little friend. Is he not precious?”

“Well, he sure is a lucky boy. Looks rather comfortable in your arms.”

Silver nuzzled the kitten. “He is so beautiful. I miss this. Having a familiar. They can be so loving.”
“You don’t have one? What about the cat you always carried in school? Every young witch needs one, Silver.”

Silver looked sad as she stroked the kitten. “He disappeared. I know he didn’t run away. He was far too loyal to do that. I think… well, Ron never liked him and he hated Ron. I think Ron did something to him. I don’t know for sure, just a feeling.”

Draco hands balled into fists. He hated that man with everything in him. Draco watched a tear roll down Silver’s face.

“You know, I think this gentleman is too much in love with you to ever let you go. He definitely needs you to take him home.”

“You think?”

“I am positive. Look at him. The thought of being in any one else’s arms is unthinkable.”
Silver laughed and brought the kitten up to rub her face.

“What would my parents say?”

Avani and Narcissa had been watching them with great interest. “Silver, you look perfect together. You must take him home.”

“Yes, I think I will.”
Before Silver finished her sentence, Draco had already made his way over to pay for the pet. He wanted to be the one to give the kitten to Silver. After all, he knew exactly how the little guy felt.
When he strolled back from purchasing the kitten, Silver kissed him lightly on the lips.

“Thank you, I love him.”

Narcissa asked what she was going to name him.

“I think I will honor my Italian heritage with an Italian name. And I think I will honor my new friend by naming him Drago. It means-”

“Dragon.” Draco was shocked. He wanted to shout to the Heavens. He was getting closer. He knew he was.

“Yes, do you mind?”

“Not at all. I think it fits. He can be with you when I can not.”

Silver blushed and looked away. She did, however snuggle with Drago.

Chapter 8

Silver admired the view in front of her. The gardens at Zabini Manor were magnificent. Winding paths and stone benches littered the garden. You could take a walk and rest to look at the flowers. She was smiling at the sight of a peacock showing off when a red rose appeared in front of her. When Silver turned, she saw Draco.
“Good morning.” She took the rose and brought it to her nose to smell.

“Good morning. Enjoying the gardens early today I see.” Walking around he sat on the bench and noticed Drago curled up on her lap.

“Oh, and good morning to you. Forgive me for not seeing you, Drago.”

Silver giggled and caressed the white kitten. “Drago loves it out here. I have been bringing him out in the mornings.”

Since Draco had given Silver her new familiar, she was rarely seen without Drago somewhere close by.
Silver thought that Draco seemed distracted. “Is everything alright? You seem like something is on your mind.”

“I was just thinking that I have enjoyed spending time with you these last few days.”
Silver laughed at him. “And that’s a bad thing?”

Draco smiled at her in response. She still could not get over the affect it had on her.

“No, not a bad thing. Can I be honest without you going back to not trusting me?”

“I hope that you can always be honest, Draco.” Silver took a deep breath before continuing. “Right now, that’s important. Honesty, I mean.”

“Well in that case, I….don’t usually spend time with girls. I mean, I like girls; it is just that I …I sound like an idiot don’t I? I have never been this unsure of myself with a witch before.”

Silver laughed at the embarrassment on Draco’s face. In the 7 years at Hogwarts, she had never seen him anything but calm, cool, and collected. Even his insults were given in that manner.

“I do understand. And I have enjoyed the time too. I would never have thought we could talk like this. Draco, I not really sure how it put this. I know…well, I know that you are not the kind of wizard that is content with only friendship from a witch. If you don’t want to spend as much time here, if you have somewhere else to be I understand.”

Draco took hold of her hand and brought it to his lips. He smirked at her blush. Not an evil, unkind smirk but an ‘I love this’ smirk.

“Silver, don’t ever think that I do not want to be with you.”

Silver blushed harder and stood up. She went over to the nearest rose bush and bent down to inhale the sweet fragrance.

Draco thought she moved with all the grace in the world. She seemed to glide from one place to another. He had never seen anything like it. He could see himself in five, ten years, with her. Living in a manor of their own with children and happy. He wanted that more then anything. Silver Zabini would make a wonderful wife and mother. Draco saw the way she cared for everybody. Even in school, he had thought that she cared far too much for her loser friends. Now, they were out of the picture and Draco would see to it that she cared for him more then she ever cared for them. And Draco would take care of her, she would be protected and loved like she never thought possible.

“Draco?” Silver had called his name twice and had gotten no response.

“I am sorry. I was lost in thought.”

“Well, I hear your mother calling you from the library.”

One of the reasons Silver loved this side of the garden was that the library opened out to it.
Draco went in through the glass doors with Silver and Drago behind him. He thought it felt very domestic.
Narcissa and Avani were sitting close to each other going over some pieces of parchment.
“Silver, dear, I had not realized you were out there with Draco.”

Silver smiled at Narcissa as she sat with Drago on her lap. “Drago and I were enjoying the fresh air.”
Narcissa was pleased by the closeness that had seemed to develop between Silver and her son. In the last few days Silver was always with Draco or Blaise or both. The twins had also come along way and Narcissa was pleased for her godchildren. She was also happy that Silver had come in with Draco now maybe he would not blow up with her.

“Draco your father and I are leaving for home in a few minutes. We have a million things to do before the ball.”

The only thing that surprised Draco was that it took so long for his parents to return to the Manor, usually his mother was frantic with plans months before a ball. However, with Silver coming home he knew that everyone had been distracted.

“I will be sure to tell father goodbye before you leave.”

“Well, actually….”

Draco hated that tone of voice. He knew he was going to hate what she said next.

“Draco, we would like you to come with us.” She cut off Draco as he was about to protest. “You have not been home and I really would like your help.”

Draco knew one thing in life. His mother was not someone you made unhappy. Not only would she make you sorry but also the love of her life was likely to hex you into oblivion. Lucius Malfoy would not allow any one to displease his witch.

It looked like he would be going home.

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Malfoy Manor alive with activities. The ball was in a few days and Lady Malfoy was doing everything she could to make it a night to remember. Invitations had been sent and accepted, the ballroom cleaned and aired out, the menus perfected. Yes, The Malfoy’s Anniversary Ball would be the social event of the year.
Draco and Lucius felt out of their element but finished all the tasks Narcissa assigned them.

It was one of the few times in the last few days that the men had nothing to do that Lucius brought up something he had been thinking about.

“Son? May I have a word?”

Draco nodded to his father and sat on the chair in front of his father’s desk.

“Your mother and I have noticed that you seem taken with Silver.”

Draco raised his eyebrows. His father wanted to talk about Silver?

“She is very special. To be honest with you father I love her. I intent to have her as my bride.”

“Draco, I have never had to have this conversation with you. Most of the girls you dally with are experienced and are accustomed to certain treatment. I feel it prudent to point out that Silver Zabini is not that kind of girl. From what I heard of her when you were in school, she was always carried herself in a certain manner.”
Lucius looked at his son sternly before continuing, “She would not take kindly to being discarded. Furthermore, your godparents would also have something to say if that were to come about.”

“Father, I have already told you, I will not ‘discard’ her. Merlin, more then anything I want her to be the next Lady Malfoy.”

Draco got up and passed nervously in front of the desk. “The other girls…there gone. I don’t need them when I have the chance of perfection.” He stopped and looked at his father in the face. “I love her and I would die before I hurt her.”

Lucius thought about what his son told him. If Draco did manage to secure Silver as his bride, his son would be happy, his best friends would be happy and most importantly his wife would be happy. He had feared that if his son married that Parkinson girl he would need proof of paternity with each child. Merlin knew that girl was ‘popular’ with Draco’s friends. This would work out so much better.

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“I am telling you, Silver that Dumbledore is gay.”

“Blaise, that is not true!” Silver was holding her sides from laughing so much. “Not that there is any thing wrong with that. I just don’t think he is.” Silver was wiping the tears from her face.

“He is too. I saw him checking out Snape’s arse on more then one occasion. So there.” To top off his declaration he stuck out his tongue at his sister.

“Oh, that’s just gross! Snape? Oh, do you think that it how Lockhart got his job?”

Now it was Blaise’s turn to howl with laughter. “No, no please I don’t need the visual!”

“Dumbl- Dumbledore is a gre- is a great wizard.” Silver could hardly get the words out she was laughing so hard.

Blaise tried to catch his breath. He nodded at his twin and replied, “Yes, a great wizard….who likes Snape’s
arse.”

Silver had tears running down her face, she was laughing so hard.

The twins didn’t notice their parents standing at the door of Silver’s bedroom. Avani leaned back against Celso and he whispered, “Thank you, cara.”

“Whatever for, amore?”

“For never giving up. You knew our daughter was out there. I believe that was what brought her home.” Celso kissed her cheek and softly closed his daughter’s door.

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Blaise gather his courage before getting his sister’s attention. They were still in her bedroom. After they had calmed down, they stayed in the room, each reading a book. Blaise and Silver were a lot alike and could spent hours together doing things they both loved. Now he hoped he would not make her angry enough to hex him.

“Silver?”

“Humm?”

“What do you think about Draco?”

“Okay. That was random.”

“I know that it is none of my business but you’re my sister and he is my best mate. I am…concerned.”

“I know you are. Well, I think it is easy to talk to him. He makes me feel safe and I need that so much. I mean I can take care of myself. I have fought in a war and managed to come out all right. I don’t know how to explain it, Blaise. There is just something about him. If I am honest, I can say that he has always had my attention in one way or another. Even if I was so angry I could not see straight or so hurt I felt I would die he has always made me feel so much.”

Blaise took her hand in his and squeezed. “Silver, I have known that man my whole life. I swear to you I have never seen him this way. I know he will not hurt you. Please, give him the chance to prove that to you.”

“I want to Blaise. I want to be with him. But I can’t be hurt again.”

“It’s not wrong to go after what you want. You are a strong independent witch. One who knows her own mind. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you don’t.”

Silver looked Blaise in the face. “I love you, big brother.”

Blaise felt his eyes water. “I love you too, little sister.”

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Draco was anxiously waiting for the Zabinis to arrive. It had been over a week since he had come home and he couldn’t wait to see Silver. The time away from her was had made him realize that what he felt for her was real. When he saw her, he was going to tell her.

Draco was standing in front of the mirror in the foyer when two skinny arms encircled his waist.
Draco grabbed her wrists and pried them off him.

“Drake, I have wonderful news! My father is talking to your father tonight. He wants to announce our betrothal! Is it not marvelous?”

“What the fuck are you talking about!?”

Pansy backed away, slightly frightened by the look on Draco’s face. Pansy decided she better start asserting herself now.

The Slytherin in Pansy started to show.

“Draco, you know as well as I that our marriage is inevitable. We WILL announce this engagement tonight. You may as well face the fact that there is no one else better for the role of the next Lady Malfoy then me.”

Draco stared down his nose at her before sneering, “Parkinson, you have no idea what you are talking about but don’t worry, you will find out soon enough.”

Turning on his heels, he went to look for his father.

“Lucius really, its high time Draco took his responsibility seriously. He has…. Pansy and he … well, they need to be married. It would embarrass both our families if they… started their family too early.”
Draco walked into his father’s study without knocking.

“Ah, Draco, Mr. Parkinson and I were just speaking about you.”

Lucius sat back, getting comfortable to watch the show.

Draco poured himself a drink while the portly man swallowed nervously.

“Mr. Parkinson, from the comment I heard when I came in, you have a request of me?”

Mr. Parkinson couldn’t believe that a … boy out of school could make him feel this way. True, his father was very powerful, ruthless even. Lucius had obviously taught Draco everything he knew.

“Don’t you think it is time you honor your commitment to Pansy?”

“My commitment? And what makes you think I have a commitment with your daughter?”

“What makes… You listen here; I know that you have….taken liberties with my little Pansy. You will marry her!”
Draco said nothing as he lifted his glass to his lips and took a sip.

He startled Mr. Parkinson when he let out a laugh.

“Well, Parkinson you will need to buy a bigger house if you plan to have every bloke that has ‘ liberties’ with Pansy ‘do the right thing’”

“How dare you!” Mr. Parkinson’s face turned a brilliant shade of red.

“Let me tell you something, Pansy and I will never be married. Yes, there was a time when there was a possibility however that time has passed. I would suggest,” Draco looked Mr. Parkinson in the eye while finishing his drink, “strongly, that you look else where for a husband for your daughter.”
With that, Draco stormed out of the room.

Mr. Parkinson turned to Draco’s father when he heard him chuckling.

“What do you plan on doing about your son?”

“My son is my concern not yours. And I am satisfied that he knows his own mind.” He leaned back in his chair as

Parkinson huffed angrily at him.

“He will never find any one to marry him. When I am done, his reputation will be-”

Lucius stood up so fast the chair toppled over. Mr. Parkinson gulped when he saw the wand in his face.

“You are a very stupid wizard. To come into my home, to tell me what my son has to do and then threaten him. You seem to have forgotten whom you are dealing with. Let me remind you.”

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Narcissa was waiting for Draco to come down when she heard that bint Pansy behind her.

“Lady Malfoy?”

Turning around she rolled her eyes at the dramatics the girl was displaying. Complete with tears and a pout.

“I need to speak to you. Draco is treating me horribly! All I wanted was to make this a night to remember. I wanted to announce our engagement. My parents told me that this would be the perfect gift to you and Lord Malfoy. Assurance that the Malfoy line would continue.”

Narcissa smiled at Pansy. If Pansy had known Narcissa better she would have know that smile. The smile she gave you right before she crushed you into the dirt.

“Pansy, darling,” She leaned in close to whisper in her ear. “If you open you mouth and ruin my party you will be very sorry.”

She stepped back at continued. Seeing the look on Pansy’s face, she smiled brighter. “Now, run along and find your mother and stay out of my way, humm?” Pansy scurried away while Narcissa turned to talk to the elegantly dressed women beside her.

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Draco smirked as he saw Pansy and her parents standing in the corner hissing at each other.

“That went well don’t you think?”

Draco nodded to his father as he joined him. “Yes, I do. Parkinson looks unhappy. Any comment?”

“Let us just say that he will no longer be coming into the manor making demands of anyone in this family.”

“Really? That is good news.”

“Simple had to lay down the rules.”

Draco was about to ask for details when there was a gasp that seemed to come from the whole room.

He saw what had blown the room away. His girl. Silver looked like an angel. The dark, off the shoulder dress with her hair up showed off her graceful neck and delicate shoulders.

His mouth went dry as Blaise walked in beside his sister an offered her his arm.

“Lord and Lady Zabini”

The twin’s parents walked in first, all smiles. They knew the next announcement would set the pureblood world on it toes.

“Blaise Celso Zabini and Silver Avani Zabini”

You could have heard a pin drop.

Draco was happy with the effect she had on everybody. Well, Malfoys always did make an entrance and Silver would soon be Lady Malfoy he would make sure of it.

He made his way over to her. The room exploded in whispers as Draco took her hand and brought it to his lips.

Lights from cameras went off and Draco knew he needed to track down a copy of best picture of them.

Silver lit up when she saw Draco. He looked so handsome in his formal robes. Every one else in the room disappeared as she looked in his eyes.

“Silver, I am so happy to see you.”

Silver paused before decided to be honest. “I….missed you.”

Draco wanted to kiss her then and there. If it were not of the hand on his arm, he might have.

“Drake, what are you..” Pansy’s voice trailed off as Draco turned to her.

“Parkinson, don’t ever put your hands on me again.”

Looking at the girl who still held Drake’s hand, she sneered. “That’s not what you usually tell me.”
The moment she saw Pansy lay her hand on Draco she made a decision.

She was tired of being a wimp. She wanted Draco. She had thought about nothing but him the entire time he was gone. After talking to Blaise, she realized that wanting Draco was not a crime. He had helped her so much and …had taken care of her. She knew, just knew, that he did not feel for Pansy Parkinson what he felt for her. She was going to fight.

“That was when he didn’t know better.”

“How dare you!” Pansy clenched her fists and step closer to Silver.

Draco was about to step in between when Silver side stepped him and stood in front of Pansy.

“I am telling you this only one time, Parkinson. If I have to repeat it, I will not be as nice. Stay away from Draco.”

Draco thought he might pass out. What the hell? It was un-fucking-believable. He tightened his hold on his girl’s hand as she glared at Pansy.

“Drake! Say something! This…tart.. needs to be put in her place.”

Draco nodded “You are right but my girlfriend already told you off.”

Pansy’s mouth opened and closed like a fish before spinning around. “DADDY!”
With Pansy running off Silver groaned and turned to Draco. “I am so sorry I -”
Draco put a finger to her lips.

“That was the sexiest thing I have ever seen. You are so passionate and knowing that passion is for me is overwhelming.”

“Will your parents be mad at me?” Silver was now panicking at the thought of and angry Lucius or even worse an angry Narcissa.

Draco looked over her shoulder to see their parents together. Narcissa and Avani smiles could not be bigger and the were giggling like schoolgirls.

“I don’t think you need to worry about them.”

Draco placed her hand on his arm and led her through the room. Draco could feel the stares but it did not bother him. He felt like a king with her on his arm.

Draco ushered her in the parlor and shut the doors.

He went to put her in his arms when she stopped him.

“Draco, we need to talk. I think I might have over stepped my boundaries. I mean, yeah we have kissed, and it was great, fantastic even, but to interfere in your life like that-”

Draco stopped her by placing his lips on hers. Silver moaned at the feeling of his tongue on her lower lip asking for entrance. She moved closer to him. When had she ever felt so…good? Draco ran his hand down her back and gently pushed her even closer.

Silver felt his hair, his smooth beautiful hair in her hands. The sound of his moans and the feel of his hard body had her rubbing herself against his thigh. When his lips left hers to trail down her back, she let out a breathy moan. “Oh, Draco”

Draco felt like a fourth year with his first girl. The feel of her in his arms had him almost to the edge. He shivered at the thought of her naked and under him in his bed.

He buried his hands in her hair and tugged to get her to look at him.

“Silver, the fact that you want me enough to fight for me… I don’t know how to describe it. I want you to know that I want you and now that I know that you want me too nothing is going to keep us apart. You are my future. I… I have never said this to anyone. Maybe to my parents when I was small but not in a long time. I love you,
Silver.”

Silver had tears in her eyes as she looked at Draco.

Did she love him? It had been less then a month since they had met again.
This man had always intrigued her at school. His taunts always hurt the worst. He seemed so untouchable like she would never be able to reach him. Was it because they were destined for this? Her heart said yes. She looked at him and went with what she felt in her heart.

“I love you too.”

Silver smiled when Draco went for her neck and kissed the side of it softly. She felt him inhale. As if he needed all his senses for this one moment. Silver knew she would never forget this. The feeling that everything was going to be all right.

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The rest of the evening was a blur to Silver. Draco never left her side. She had caught Blaise smirking at her more then once. That’s was fine she would get him later. There were a few people taking pictures, Draco had said that Narcissa wanted to have them to remember the ball. Silver was very glad, she knew that there were some great ones of her and Draco.

She was dancing with Draco when she saw a hand tap his shoulder.

Draco rotated his head to find out who dared interrupt them.

“Draco, mate, must you keep the all the gorgeous girls to yourself? Do I not warrant an introduction?”

“No. You don’t.”

Draco went to gather Silver in his arms again when the offender again tried to cut in.

“Really, Malfoy. Do you always have to be a selfish git? Maybe the lady would like to meet someone new.”
Tuning his attention to Silver, he bowed. “Hello, I am Theo Nott. Pleasure.”

As he took her hand, Silver felt Draco tense.

“Silver Zabini.” She winked at Draco to get him to play along.

“So, how do you know my boyfriend?”

Notte eyes dulled in disappointment. “Your boyfriend?”

“Yes, Draco. Do you think if I had another boyfriend he would let me dance with Draco Malfoy?”

“No, I suppose not. Oh, I know him from school. We were in the same year and have been friends since we were children. And Blaise of course.”

Draco had enough of Nott chatting up his girl.

“Now she knows you and you can get lost.” Draco whisked her away.

Draco was twirling the girl around while Pansy looked on with hate. Draco would dump the tart eventually. She knew he would. Draco was not capable of commitment not even to a beautiful pure blood girl. She knew first hand.