Family Curses

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Chapter 7: Payment won´t be necessary.


"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." - -- Albert Einstein


The day was cold when I step outside. I was meeting Pansy for lunch at her favorite Muggle restaurant.
Yes she has one; I think the idea of being trust by the Ministry was what led Pansy to visit more Muggle places.

I have to talk to somebody who will understand my feeling towards the whole Granger-My mother and Potter scenario. Father seems to be enjoying himself big time with the place we are right now. I think he is going loony.

The wind is blowing in a rather mocking way like it knows I’m going crazy or that my own very thoughts are confusing me more than they should be. And that is the exact reason I want to talk to Pansy. She is and I know for a fact the only one
who won´t laugh at my expenses.

My mother looks happier than a few days ago and I can only thank Granger for that. I know they are sneaking to do something when they think I am not paying them any attention.
But I´ve been looking closely to what they do, talk and go.
Just yesterday they were talking about going away for the weekend so Mother will be able to relax and be ready for the hearing. To some bloody Muggle spa. I have to be there I don´t trust what they are up to if Mother is not voicing her feelings to me.

I see Pansy walking on her high heels and wearing Muggle sun glasses I think she loves to dress like a Muggle just because she is able to show her curves. The black skirt is flattering to her hips. Her hear is screaming perfection. I saw a poor block whistling at her as to which Pansy just glares and keeps on walking to meet me.

“Draco, hello.”

She kissed me on both cheeks, as we continue to walk to the restaurant. I think Pansy had thing for me back in school but not anymore. She is her own persona now.
She learned the hard way. Money was never a issue with her parents but as my own they were expecting power and got a cell in return.

“I hope you are well.”


“As well as I can be.” Pansy is now a quiet woman and has her reservations and her own trust problems. I even think she doesn´t trust me not completely.


“And why do you say that Pans?”

“Well the same as ever. Mother and Father being away and I have to handle everything on my own now.”


Pansy´s mother was the owner of a very expensive shoe store. Only the pure and the rich were allowed to buy from them. And now she has to run the shops all by herself, like I said learning the hard way.

“But I can bet you are doing more than fine Pans. You are a very smart witch.”


“You are the one to talk, leaving with the Golden Girl, don´t make that face Draco I know she is leaving at the Manor.”


“You know, and I own the favor to Blaise?”


“Yes, you do. It´s also why I made an exception and came here to meet you.”


We are now seating at the table and taking the menus from the waitress.

“So you are busy?”

She only nods and start reading the menu. Pansy likes this place because they are always changing the menu. Muggles and their trends.

“I am, but you know the saying the curiosity killed the owl and now I have to listen to every single detail on how is Granger and her muggle costumes.”

“She is like a regular normal Muggle and I talk to her little. Mother is with her all the time. I think they are up to something and they are hiding it from me too.”

“And you of course don’t like it one bit.”


Pansy is amused by the fact I am heating it. She and Granger can get along well. They are smart, pretty and sexy witches. I´m in complete understanding and I am ok with the idea of Granger being sexy.


“Any clue as to what they´re doing?”


The waitress has returned to take the orders. Pansy ordered a very big salad and I only a strong coffee double.


“Whatever it is I only know is somehow helping Mother. Her eyes are shinning and today she was looking more beautiful than I ever remember seeing her since the war.”

Pansy in deep in thought her face becomes somber when she is thinking hard.

“Your mother was shot a curse by lovely auntie Bella.”

“I know that.”

I yelled at Pansy. Like I need to know that. I´ve washing my brains out to find a cure for the dam curse myself.


“No need to shout Draco, and tell me how´s Granger looking this days?”

“Like hell.” Wow…That is strange. Mother looking healthier and Granger tired and worn? What is going on at my own home at I don´t know?

“Think about it Draco. I think you have your answer but you are too proud to see it.”

The rest of the meal went by and Pansy I got carried away talking about silliness and also the hearing to which Pansy now s planning on going, how Blaise is doing on therapy and the whole lot of good Death Eaters now putting their good faces to the Ministry and the wizarding world to see.

“It was very nice seeing you and taking a break from the shop. Do tell your mother to go by and take Granger with her. It could be an interesting meeting and maybe I can find out what they are hiding from you.”


“I hardly think so. They look like the best of friends and in a matter of days.”


I start my way back to the disappearing point. I have to go meet Mother and Granger at the new house. They have already the colors chosen and I yet have to see it.

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Again Mother is glowing and Granger is looking like she was thrown under a bus. She is worn and I can see she is very tired. I am going to find out exactly what they are doing. And I only care because is Mother we are talking about and I´m sure the sneaking and hiding idea was not hers but Grangers.


“Draco. I´m very happy to see you here. I have so much to show you around. The place is s beautiful! You are going to love it. We made a last minute modifications Hermione’s suggestions and to think Muggles have all those funny appliances you can use.”


“Mother, how are you feeling today? You definitely look much better.”

I put as much venom as I can but is only directed to Granger.

“I feel like a teenage son. I have energy and I think is our new home the push I needed to feel like this again.”

I am now looking at Granger, she doesn´t just look tired she looks in pain. She is pallid and her cheeks don´t have the blush the used to.

“Hello Draco.”

“Hello Hermione.”

“So wonderful you are becoming more comfortable in each other’s company. So exciting. But I still need to take a nap. And per Hermione´s request my room it´s ready. Can you please Hermione show Draco round?”

Granger only nods and I can see even feel she is not happy with the idea of being with me for more than 5 minutes. Tough life Golden Girl!

“So Hermione, are going to tell me what Mother and you are doing and why no one has bother telling me?”

Granger looks rather surprise and I would be to if I were her. She tough I wasn´t looking well I was and I will until I can get an answer either from her or Mother.

“I can honestly tell you Draco I have no idea what you´re on about.”

“Fine don´t tell me. In the end I will know. How is you presentation going by the way?”

Small talk. And for just one tinny minute I see her eyes light up. The most beautiful cinnamon eyes I´ve even seen. Only is not small if everything goes as plan I will be able to use magic; real magic. And Mother won’t have to see Azkaban not ever in her dreams.

“It´s going better than I ever thought. I think Harry is finally coming around. He told me in a letter I received today he understands what and why you did everything you did. And if it were not for your mother he could have been a goner. His words not mine. I still need your memories Draco. It´s very important that the Ministry see you refused to give us in at your house.”


Granger is a funny little thing doing so much and accepting so little in return. And then it hit me, she needs something. Or else she won´t be doing this.

“Good, you will have them in two days. And the Red King? Is he going to be there as well?”

The look was just priceless. Granger´s face turns a very exquisite shade of red. Her eyes were on fire. I can use to that but only if she shows it to me again in my bed and moaning too.


“Don´t call him that Malfoy, he is well… he´ll be there as well but I have to offer something to him that will make him go. And his name is Ron.”


“I can pay him if money is what you are suggesting. To Potter too, but I have the feeling they are not going to take anything from me.”

“I´m not talking about money here Malfoy. Not everything can be pay with money you know.”


“Draco…I like the way you say my name. And tell me how do you want me to pay you Hermione?”


I asked in a very suggesting way, I hope she gets the meaning. She is smart after all.

“You don’t have to pay me Draco. And if you don’t stop the name calling you will be Malfoy again and forever”

If she only knew her face is a mirror and very telling one. She showed me the in for the game.

And the fire is back. No, I was not talking about money. I already know the way I want to pay Granger. And I will make her enjoy every second of it.

Granger starts walking back inside the house.


“But I will…pay you, and you will love it too.”

It´s so worth it. Granger glares at me but I can see the smile on her face as she steps inside walking fast. Oh well two can play and she made clear she wants to be in game.

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