Confusion And Obsession

A/N semi-smut scene not near as good as some that I have read here but….I tried. Thank you for the reviews.
Chapter 9

“Everyone, please may I have your attention?” The partygoers listened as Lucius stood by his wife in front of the crowd.

“Narcissa and I would like to thank you for joining us this evening. Before the ball winds to a close, I would like to thank you all for welcoming our goddaughter home. Silver has shown strength and dignity while adjusting to her family and we could not be more proud of her. Avani and Celso have asked me to ask you all to respect the Zabini’s privacy during this time.”

Draco had his arm around Silver’s waist as his father gave his ‘time to get out’ speech. When Silver was mentioned, Draco noticed that many pairs of eyes gravitated to her.

Not that he could blame them she was gorgeous.

The guests started to leave and soon the Zabinis and Malfoys were the only ones left.
Blaise wedged himself between his friend and sister.

“So, dare I ask if it official?”

Silver blush as Draco lightly pushed Blaise out of the way.

Avani joined them and put a stop to her son from teasing.

“Blaise, leave your sister alone.”

Silver smiled at Blaise then at her mother. Pay back, big brother. “Its fine, Mama. Perhaps, Blaise is just a bit envious of us.”

Blaise looked on horrified. He knew exactly what his sister was going to do.

“No, actually I-”

“I could, I don’t know, introduce him to friends from school. Blaise, I have a wonderful friend that always thought you were nice. Cassandra Whitehall you may remember her. Ravenclaw same year as us.”
Avani was intrigued with the idea. Since her dream of joining her family to the Malfoys was coming true why not another dream? Blaise settled and continuation of the Zabini line.

“Whitehall? Malcolm’s daughter?”

“Yes. We were good friends. Very smart and worked hard in school. She was very shy and didn’t make friends easily. Mama, do you think we could invite her over for dinner? With her father of course.”

“I think that is a wonderful idea. You would be able to catch up with an old friend and Blaise can meet a new one.”

Avani almost skipped when she went over to Celso to tell him the good news.

Silver and Draco were grinning from ear to ear.

“Very clever of you, Silver, my love.” Draco kissed her on the cheek and pulled her to his side. Damn, he was proud.

Blaise could not believe it. That cunning little twerp. Ah, he loved it when her Slytherin showed.

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The next morning, Silver sat at her vanity getting ready for her ‘date’ with Draco. She and her family had arrived at Malfoy Manor with the intention of staying for a few days. Sliver had fallen in love with her room the moment she saw it. Draco had walked her up to her room after everyone had said good night. They kissed against the door for what seemed hours before Silver pulled herself away. She smiled as she recalled Draco’s protests as she kissed him once more on the cheek before going into her room.

“Good morning, Darling.” Avani came in after gently knocking on her door.

“Morning, Mama.”

“Already for your outing with Draco?”

“Yes. I am nervous about it however. Will I run into anyone I know? What have they heard? Will they -”

Avani laughed as she held up both hands palms out.

“Silver, Draco will not let anyone upset you. Also I think the story in the Prophet would answer a lot of questions.”

“Oh, no. The Prophet? They never say anything good about me. How bad is it?”

Avani unfolded the paper she had under her arm.

At the top were two moving pictures. One of Silver and her family standing together, and one of just Silver and Draco. Draco was whispering in her ear and Silver had her hand on his chest. Pansy could be seen in the background glaring at the couple.

ZABINI HEIRESS HOME!

Lord and Lady Malfoy were not the only ones celebrating at last night’s ball. Lord and Lady Zabini introduced their newly returned daughter Silver Zabini to society. Miss. Zabini enchanted the guests who all agreed that she was a beautiful and charming addition to the ranks of the elite. Miss. Zabini was fortunate enough to have the company of two of the handsomest (and most eligible) wizards in the world at her side the entire evening. Her brother Lord Blaise Zabini and Lord Draco Malfoy. As anyone who witnessed Miss. Zabini and the Malfoy heir will tell you, the couple seemed devoted to each other never leaving each other’s side. How does this affect the expected betrothal announcement between the Malfoy heir and Miss. Pansy Parkinson? Do not fear dear readers, we will keep you informed. More on the return of the beautiful heiress on page four.

Silver groaned as she tossed the paper on the bed. Great just great. It was not she didn’t want people to know about her and Draco she just hated the publicity.

Her mother folded the paper and put it aside.

“Silver, what is the matter? They were not harsh with you. They know better. Your father would crush them if they insulted you.”

“I just hate being talked about. It was never been a good experience for me.”

“My darling, being in the public eye is something the Zabinis have to tolerate. Not to mention the Malfoys. It will be fine.” Avani kissed Silver on the forehead.

“Your right. What could happen from one little article?”

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The pounding on the door was pissing him off.

“Wait! I said I was coming!”

The minute Ron opened the door Ginny came through it.

“Geez, Ron. Like I want anyone to see me in this dump.”

“Not like I love it here, Gin.”

“Well, while you’re stuck here the beaver is living it up.”

She tossed what looked like the Prophet to him.

Ron opened it up and almost had a heart attack. What the fuck! There was his Hermione surrounded by filthy Deatheaters. She was just standing there letting them near her. He read the article all the while cursing and yelling.

After he finished he stomped his foot like a child. Ginny rolled her eyes and asked, “Now what?”

“Did you bring me money?”

“Yes, I had to get it out of Harry but I managed.”

“Good. I am gonna need it.”

Ginny saw the deranged smile on her brother’s face.

Oh, well as long as his bad intentions were not aimed at her she could care less.

“You plan on doing something?”

“I will get back Hermione. I think I know where I can get help.”

Ron grabbed the paper again and looked past the Ferret with his Hermione. He looked to the witch in the back who looked as mad as Ron was. “Ginny, this is what I want you to do.”

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Silver and Draco walked into the best restaurant in Diagon Alley. The second the manager saw Draco he dropped what he was doing and rushed to his side.

“Mr. Malfoy, so good to see you. Table for two?”

“Yes, and make it private.”

Draco and Silver were led to a quiet table in the corner.

Silver could not believe the amount of stares they received.

“I wish people would mind their own business.”

“Silver, you are the most beautiful woman here, of course they are looking.”

Draco looked around to see who was in the restaurant. He noticed the two bodyguards that Zio Celso hired to follow Silver everywhere. Draco knew he could handle the weasel on his own; however, he would never risk Silver’s safety. There was no way Draco would ever let that sick bastard anywhere near his girl. There was still no word on where he was hiding and the Zabini and Malfoy families still had their guard up.
They ordered their food and talked while they waited.

“So, this witch you want to introduce to your brother too, tell me about her.”

“Cassie? Well, we were study partners. With her being a Ravenclaw, we did not have many classes together but we were both in the library a lot. We started to sit together and study. She is very sweet. My….well, the Weasley’s didn’t like her and Harry always followed along. They said she was a bad influence on me. They claimed she thought she was better then them. Cassie didn’t like them. There were words exchanged a few times.”

“She sounds great. I am sure Blaise will like her.”

“I only said that to get back at him but the more I think about it the more I think they would be good for each other.”

“I agree. Perha-”

“I can’t believe you had the nerve to bring this slut out in public, Drake.”

By the time Pansy had finished speaking Draco was out of his chair and was face to face with her.
“Parkinson, you would think you would know better then to insult my girlfriend.”

“Your girlfriend? Are you kidding? We fucked just a few weeks ago, Draco! How-”

Silver gasped at Pansy’s vulgarity in public. She glanced around to see if any one was looking and of course, the scene being played out riveted the whole room.

Draco smirked and pulled back from her.

“Parkinson, that is why you will never be a Malfoy, Silver is a hundred times the lady you are. Now that I have
her in my life, I would never turn to you again. She will carry the Malfoy name with dignity.”

Draco held out his hand to Silver. She took it immediately and stood up.

“We are leaving. I don’t want you to have associate with people like her.”

Before leaving, Draco turned back to a fuming Pansy.

“Oh, and by the way, if you even think about coming in between me and the woman I love you will be very sorry.”
Draco lead Silver out without looking back at Pansy. If he had, he might have seen Ginny Weasley approach her.

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Silver stepped out of the shower and dried her damp body with a whisk of her wand. The day with Draco had been perfect. After the unpleasantness with Pansy Draco had taken her to a smaller place. It was cozy and they had not been disturbed. They had talked for such a long time. Draco was everything Silver could hope for in a man. He made her laugh and was so kind. The way he looked at her sent chills up her back. Nobody had ever made her feel like that. He had taken her places she wanted to go. They spent time at the bookstore and he didn’t get impatient or angry with her for buying more then one book. Draco asked her opinion and listened to her when she spoke. She giggled when she remembered how Draco glared at any wizard who looked at her with interest. He held her hand or had his hand on her lower back the entire day. Silver was surprised by how comfortable she was with him physically.

She knew he was experienced she had seen it with her own eyes. She wondered if he would be disappointed in her.

She was a virgin and Ron had never let another wizard close to her. With Harry, she had a brother/sister relationship. Viktor had been nothing more then a wonderful friend. She just never had the opportunity or desire to become physical with anyone.

She felt ready to be closer with him but was unsure how far she was willing to go. Is it too soon she wondered?

Maybe, however, she knew what she felt. Draco was right when he pointed out that if she had never been taken away from her parents she would have grown up with him as a friend. Perhaps destiny was trying to fix what went wrong. Well, whatever it was Silver planned on going along and not fighting it.
She heard the knock on her door while she was reaching for her nightclothes.
Rushing to cover herself, she just slipped on her silk robe.

“Just a second!”

When she opened the door there stood the man she was just thinking about.

“Draco, what are you doing?”

“I came to say goodnight.”

Laughing she said, “We did that earlier.” Peeking out in the hall, she looked both directions to see if any of
her family was wandering the guest wing of Malfoy Manor. “If my brother or father sees you they are not going to be happy. If my mother sees you we will be married by morning.” She giggled as she grabbed his sleeve and led him in the room.

She shut the door then felt his arms go around her waist.

“And that would be bad because?”

“Draco! You say that now but commitment is a big deal and I want both of us to be ready.”

“Silver, I love you I know that there is no one else for me.”

“And Pansy?” She continued before he could say anything. “I know that you are not with her now. I just.. I don’t

know I guess I am scared. I don’t want to get hurt and I don’t want to lose you.”

“Pansy was out of my life, in all capacities the minute I saw you. You have been all I think about since then.
Silver, I know we haven’t talked about it…and I really don’t want to now but that day at Hogwarts…”
Draco kissed her knuckles before speaking again, “What you saw…Pansy and me in that classroom…”

“Draco, I know you are not a virgin. The past is the past. I just need to know that I don’t have to worry about other girls when it comes to you.”

Draco leaned down to kiss her on the lips. Wrapping his arms around her, he stood back up. She had her arms around his neck while they looked in each other’s eyes.

“I want you and only you. There are no girls for you to worry about because I don’t see anybody but you.”

They kissed passionately as Draco walked backwards to Silver’s bed.
Draco sat on the bed with Silver straddling his lap. Running his hands in her hair, he nipped at her bottom lip. Silver moaned into his mouth as she darted her tongue out to dual with his.

Draco moved his hands down her arms to her waist. He was unsure of how far to go but he needed to touch her. He rubbed his thumbs against her hipbones and moved his mouth along her neck.

“Oh, Draco” Silver moaned and she moved her center against the bulge in his pants.
Draco hiss at the contact and his head fell back. Silver pushed him so he was lying on his back.

“Gods, I want you so much.”

“I want you too, Draco. So very much.” She kept her eyes locked on his as she unbuttoned his shirt.

“Silver?” Draco wanted her to comfortable with whatever they did, she meant everything to him and he never wanted to push her into anything. She smiled as she ran her hands down his chest opening the sides of his shirt as she went.

“Draco, I love you. I want to but I have never…”

“I know, baby. I am so very glad I am your first and I know I will be the only wizard you will ever be with.” He raised himself to kiss her again as he vowed to himself that he would kill any man who even thought of touching his girl.

He opened her robe and gasped at the beauty in front of him. He reached up to cup her breasts in his hands. He shivered as he felt her nipples become hard peaks. Silver moaned again as Draco gave her an open-mouthed kiss at the tips. He then took it in his mouth sucking gently then harder. Silver clutched his shoulders and ground her middle against him harder.

They separated just enough to remove each other’s clothes.

Draco was on top lying slightly to the side with his leg in between hers. Silver moved her hand down his side to take his cock in her hand. He seemed to swell even larger in her hand. She sucked in her breath when she felt the drop of liquid at the tip. Using her thumb, she spread it around as Draco groaned and buried his head in the crook of her neck.

“Silver, oh fuck baby.”

She squeezed as he thrust his hips into her small hand. Draco moved over her completely and rained her breasts with kisses. She had the best tits he had ever seen. He bathed her nipples with his tongue as she withered under him clutching his hair.

Draco moved down leaving small kisses on her toned, flat stomach. Her legs separated and Draco saw her pussy glistening with her juices. He inhaled and has mesmerized with the smell of his sweet women. Silver jumped when she felt his hot tongue on her folds.

“Oh, Merlin, Draco, oh, oh,”

Draco could tell that she was close. He was intent on giving her an orgasm before he entered her. He inserted a finger as he sucked on her clit. Rubbing her sweet spot was all it took and he felt her go over the edge. Draco lapped at her release trying to control himself knowing that she needed the lubrication. Going back up her body, he kissed her.

“Draco, that was…amazing.”

“You’re amazing, baby. You taste so fucking good. I could eat you all night.”
Silver’s pussy clenched as she heard his words. Gods! She needed him. He would be able to fill the void in her.

“Now, please, now.” She tugged at his hips. Glancing down she was amazed by his size. He had to be at least 8 ½ inches long. When she had him in her hand she could not touch her thumb to her fingers he was so thick. She hoped he fit.

Draco used his knees to separate her legs further. He took his cock in his hand and rubbed it against her moist lower lips. He took a breath and pushed.

Silver gasped at the feeling of being filled. There was pain but she was too focused on the expression of ecstasy on her lover’s face to notice. The next thing she knew she could feel his balls against her in between her legs. Silver let out a shriek at how good it felt.

Draco closed his eyes and concentrated on not climaxing the second he got inside her. Silver’s moaning and nails going down his back didn’t help his situation.

“Gods, you’re so tight and wet, Silver. You feel so damn good.”
Draco thrust hard and deep. He could not get deep enough inside this perfect woman. Her cunt was the best he had ever been inside of. He bent her knees and bent them over his elbows getting a deeper thrust.

“Oh, baby, yes, feels so good, Draco!”

Draco chanted Silver’s name as he pounded into her. He felt her muscles tightened and saw her eyes roll back into her head. He used his toes for leverage as he thrust as hard and as deep as he could. He flicked her clit and then saw stars as Silver’s orgasm triggered his.

They shouted each other name as they came. Draco rolled on to his back as they both tried to catch their breath. Silver cuddled into his side. Draco used his arm to bring her closer then kissed the top of her head.

“Wow”

“Wow does not even cover it, Luv.”

“Was it alright? You’re not disappointed?” Draco saw the look of uncertainty on her face. His hart melted and
his breath hitched at the thought that this angel loved him.

“Silver, that was ..brilliant. I love so much.”

Silver smiled and blushed, “I love you too.”

They drifted off to sleep in each other’s arms happier then they had ever been.

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In another part of England, Pansy stood looking down at the red headed witch and wizard sitting next to each other on the small bed.

“So, you think I would help you? I happen to hate you both.”

Ginny laughed and stood up. “Well, you are not exactly our favorite person either.”

Ron was through being nice. “Shut up and listen you dumb bint!”

Ron grabbed her wrist as she went to slap him. Ha, like that would ever happen. “So you like seeing Hermione with Malfoy? Do you want her to be Lady Malfoy? Let me ask you, Parkinson, do you think you can get Malfoy’s attention back without help?”

Pansy jerked her hand back and rubbed it. “What is it you want me to do?”

“That’s what I thought. Now, this is the plan and Merlin help you if you mess it up and cost me Hermione.”


Chapter 10

The next morning came too soon for Silver. She pulled the comforter over her head. The arm over her stomach felt so good. She sighed as she pushed back against Draco’s chest. She knew that she had to get him out of there before some one found them together. She had no regrets but she didn’t want to upset either set of parents.

“Draco, hon, you need to get up.”

Draco groaned and pulled Silver closer. “No, if I open my eyes I may find that this was all a dream and that I only imagined that the woman I love is in my arms.”

Silver rolled over and kissed him quickly on the lips.

“This was very real, Draco. Thank you for making it so special. Waking up with you this morning made it even more perfect.”

Placing kisses along his jaw line she continued. “I don’t want to upset anyone. If Blaise were to find you in my bed or Merlin forbid our parents…”

“Blaise knows that I love you. I told him when I knew that I would do anything to be with you.”
He ran his hand down her arm and entwined his fingers with hers.

“But your right I would never want to upset your parents or face mine after.”

Before he left her bed, he needed to tell her something. “Silver, I want you to know that this was…it meant everything to me. I want to wake up with you in my arms every morning for the rest of my life.” Before getting up, they kissed for a few minutes promising to see each other later. Leaving the bed was the hardest thing he ever did. He dressed in record time and opening the door, he looked around before slipping out. While trying to be sneaky and get to his side of the manor without being caught he thought about Silver. What he had told Pansy the last time they were together was true. He hated waking up and finding his latest conquest in his bed. With Silver, it had been so different. Feeling her next to him and knowing that she loved him and he loved her changed that. The sex, no the lovemaking was beyond anything he had ever experienced. Still thinking about Silver, he walked into his room with a smile on his face. That is until he saw who was sitting on the chair in the corner of the room.

Busted

“I came to talk to you and found your bed had not been slept in.” Lucius shook his head in disappointment. “I thought Silver was important to you. Sending the night else were proves that you don’t care as much as I had hoped.”

Draco was unsure of what to say. If he denied being with someone else his father would want to know where he was. If he said he was with Silver…

Draco decided to tell him the truth. “Father, I was not with another woman. I don’t want anyone else. I was with Silver. Before you say any thing, we are going to be married. I will talk to Zio Celso tonight. I just need to be sure this is what Silver wants.”

Lucius leaned back and folded his hands in front of him in a way Draco had seen him do when he was serious.
“It seems to me, that she made her decision when she spent the night with you. Silver does not seem the type of girl to do that. Unless, I am mistaken?”

Draco clenched his fists and glared at his father. “I will let that go because I know that was more to get a reaction out of me then to insult Silver. However, that will be that last time you insinuate something like that about her. I was her first and I will be her only. We will be married and be together forever.”

“Draco, are you sure you know what your doing? I don’t want you to change your mind later. The Zabinis are our friends and I would hate to see anything ruin that.”

“Did you ever change your mind about Mother?” At Lucius’s shake of his head, Draco continued. “I will speak to her father tonight and I will let you know when we plan to announce the engagement.”

“Yes, the sooner the better. I had better be going I am meeting Celso at the Ministry in a few minutes. That is the reason I came by actually.”

“Is it about Weasley?”

“It is. Celso wants to know the details of the search for him. They have found no trace and Celso is getting impatient.”

“I will go with you just give me a few minutes.”

“I think your day would be better spent talking to Silver. Go to the family vault where we keep the heirloom jewelry for a ring for your girl. I will keep you informed about the search.”

With that, Lucius left the room to meet his oldest friend.

Draco decided to talk to Blaise first to let him know that he planned to ask Silver to marry him. He did not want his friendship to suffer so he needed to assure Blaise that he would take care of Silver. Draco would feel better, when the weasel was locked up or dead. Then they could concentrate on their plans for the future. Now to find Blaise.

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When Harry woke up, he wished that he could just sleep for a little while longer. He and Ginny were supposed to go shopping today. Again. He really didn’t mind spending the money it was just all she wanted to do. As he dressed, he thought about the last few weeks. With Hermione gone and Ron missing Mrs. Weasley seemed more focused on him. Always telling him that he and Ginny were so good together and that the Potter name needed to carried on. He knew that but felt uncomfortable with her insinuating Ginny was the only one worthy enough to have his baby. Not that he didn’t love Ginny…. He was just starting to see a side of her that he hadn’t before. Using the word mudblood during her argument with Hermione was low. They fought in a war to stop that type of prejudice for Merlin’s sake. His mother was muggle born. Would she use that word in reference to Lily? Would she use it in front of their children or Merlin, about them? He was so confused and desperately needed sign of what to do.

The owl startled him when it tapped at the window. Harry let him in and took the note he held in his grasp.

Dear Harry,
I know you were not expecting this letter
however, I wanted to talk to you about getting
in contact with Hermione or Silver as I understand
She wants to be called. I hope that you can help
I would also love to talk to you; I have not seen you since
school ended and I find myself missing an old friend.
Please let me know, as I am free to meet Silver or you at
any time.

Your friend,
Luna

Harry was smiling when he finished the letter. Luna Lovegood was a good friend and he realized how much he missed talking to people who were not Weasleys. He wrote back and asked if she were free for lunch to meet him at a little restaurant he knew of by the bookstore.

He left the Burrow a little while later after Ginny had yelled at him for cancelling on her. Harry felt bad for lying. He had told Ginny he had a job interview with Shackelbolt. Though true, he did have an interview it was later in the day. Ginny and the rest of the family had tried to talk Harry out of training for an auror position. They wanted his to have a nice comfortable desk job at the Ministry. Harry would have none of it. Harry would not back down from this one thing. Being an auror was his dream and he needed to hold on to it. Harry could have invited Ginny to come along with him to see Luna he knew Luna would not have minded. She was a sweet girl who thought of everyone as a friend. Ginny never cared for her so Harry didn’t want to be in the position of trying to apologize for Ginny as he always did.

Telling him that wanting to meet the beautiful blond alone meant nothing he walked into restaurant and smiled when he saw her sitting by the window. Ya, it means nothing, Harry. Keep telling yourself that.

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Blaise was harder to find then Draco thought he would be. After searching the manor for a while, Draco asked a house elf. He was told Blaise was flying outside. Draco thought it best to talk to him as soon as possible so he grabbed his broom and headed out.

Draco loved being up here. It was so freeing and made him feel alive. Spotting his friend took only a minute, as he was an expert on handling his broom and taking in his surroundings.
Zooming next to Blaise, he caught his attention. Both wizards came to a halt mid-air.

“Morning, Mate.”

Draco looked at the sun before replying, “More like early afternoon.”

“Alright what is it you need to talk about?”

“What makes you think I need to talk?”

“Draco, I know you. What is it?”

Draco nodded his head toward the garden and turned the broom that direction knowing Blaise would follow.
Once they landed, Draco realized he didn’t know where to start.

“Blaise, you know how I feel about Silver.”

“I know. I really do.” Walking away from Draco, he looked out at the lawn. “Draco, I think Silver was right in a way. I am jealous. I have just found my sister and….you are taking her away. Don’t get me wrong, I think its great, my best friend and little sister. So, do I get to clobber you? You know, ‘that’s my sister! How could you go after my sister?’ kind of thing?”

Blaise had a smile on his face but Draco could see that it was not all a joke to Blaise.

“If that’s what you want to do. Do you need to kick my arse? You have seen me use and discard women for years. I promise you, Blaise that this is nothing like that.”
Blaise crossed his arms in a move that Draco recognized as defensive.

“I know. So…tell me about this witch Cassandra.”

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Harry nodded as Luna went on about her job at her father’s paper. She seemed to have grown up so much. She still had that dreamy quality that defined her. Her voice soothed him and he found that her maturity and kindness still drew him like it did in school.

“Harry?”

“Oh, I am sorry, Luna. I was just thinking…”

“Missing Ginny?”

“What? Oh, no I mean I was actually thinking about the way you were in school.”
Luna laughed and Harry smiled at the true joy that could be heard in her laughter.

“I am a free spirit what can I say? I want you to know that I have never forgotten how kind you were to me. I know that you had….things you were dealing with but you still took the time to be friends with me.”
Harry squeezed the hand she had placed in his. “So you wanted to talk to Hermione?”

Luna pulled her hand back and went through her bag. “I was going to send it directly to her but… I wanted the chance to talk to you too.”

Luna laid a charm bracelet on the table.
Harry picked it up and studied it.

“We gave this to Hermione on her sixteenth birthday. Cassie gave her the wand. A symbol, well at the time any way, that even being muggleborn she was a witch. The star was from me. I wanted her to have something to wish on always.”

Harry was touched on how thoughtful Luna was. All this time he had thought that he, Ron, and Ginny were her best friends when really she had others who knew her and loved her for who she was.

“And the book charm?”

Luna smiled as Harry played with the little charms.

“Viktor”

“Of course. Why have I never seen it and why do you have it?”

“I don’t know why you never saw it. She wore it all the time. I found it last week when I was going through my stuff from school. I don’t know how I ended up with it.”

She shrugged. “Most likely nargles were playing tricks.”

Harry grinned at Luna as she sipped her pumpkin juice.

“I wish I could help you return it, Luna. I… don’t talk to Hermione anymore.”

Harry saw the shock in her face and for some reason went on to tell her everything. It felt good to confide in someone.

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Draco sat watching Silver’s father pace in front of him. As much as he loved the wizard, right at this moment he was definitely Silver’s father.

“You just met, Draco. How can you be ready for this step? Marriage is serious matter.”

“Zio, I understand that. Believe me when I say that I came to this decision after much thought and consideration. Silver and I make each other very happy.”

Draco dreaded the answer to his next question. “Do you have an objection to me? Do you have a different prospect for Silver?”

“Draco, of course not, Avani and I would be thrilled to call you son-in-law. We know you would give Silver a wonderful life, this is just very soon.”

“I love her.”

“That’s all I need to know. You have always been family, my godson, now I can welcome you as my son.”

“Thank you. Zio, as Silver’s future husband can I ask how it went with Shackelbolt?”

Celso let out a frustrated sigh. Pouring a drink for himself and Draco he ran his hand through his hair.

“Nothing, they have nothing. They believe he is still in the area. Shackelbolt had the gall to ask if I had my daughter well protected. Almost hexed him if it were not for your father.”

“As much as I hate to admit it, he has a point. Silver must be protected all times. There can be no chance that he could get to her. I would not survive if something happened to her.”

“I know, I feel the same. Avani…she would not be able to live without her daughter. Not again.”
Draco placed his hand on the other man’s shoulder.

“We will find Weasley and he will be dealt with and who ever is helping him will regret the day they met that red headed abomination.”

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Silver sat at her desk writing a letter to Cassie. With every thing going on she had yet to write to her friend. She now felt bad for neglecting Luna and Cassie. They were there for her when she needed someone to talk to at school. Now it was time she opened up her new little world to include her old friends.