[HP] A Brief History of Time

At the same time, Mrs. Zabini also thought about this question.She hadn't always had a soft spot for Malfoy's men, from Abraxas Malfoy's ridiculous reputation and the way he died in disgrace to Lucius Malfoy's arrogance.The biggest difference between Mrs. Zabini and Lucy and Alona is that she was born in an old house in Clackenthorpe and was raised by her grandmother until she was 11 years old. In Mrs. Zabini's eyes, a man is easy to control is the primary condition, and Malfoy's cunning clearly does not meet this characteristic, "Do you know his family life and background?"

But Alonna obviously doesn't think so. She thinks that Draco's performance is barely qualified. The most important thing is that Virginia has a good impression of him. "I don't know much about Malfoy's family life before, but I Seeing that Narcissa is also very satisfied with Virginia, they have neither financial difficulties nor moral crisis, and besides, the things of his ancestors can't represent him personally, from the way I see Draco, he should take care of his family."

"That's an awkward word to apply to Malfoy!" said Mrs. Zabini. "Damn it, I can't think of anything to refute."

The two of them were standing by the sink and arguing while washing. Blaise, who was sitting under the window, couldn't help but hold up the newspaper to cover his expression of wanting to laugh, while Virginia tried her best to control her calm and dull expression. look.

Blaise shifted his body and whispered next to Virginia, "Draco finally passed a little test. It's not easy. My mother always said he was a little restless."

Virginia gave him a sideways look, but said nothing, because the corners of her own mouth could not help but rise.

When they saw the ring on Virginia's finger at the dinner table, both families seemed to have a little idea in their hearts.In the first few days in Pudar Village, no one mentioned this matter explicitly, and they were all cautiously testing each other's attitudes. Until the second week, the things Narcissa needed were delivered to the village by Muggle mail. During afternoon tea, when Draco followed Alona and Mrs. Zabini out of the living room with a smile on his face, the two suede boxes were placed in front of Virginia.

Virginia was a little cautious, she saw Draco standing behind Narcissa winking at her, his look of joy, Virginia suddenly understood that it was his mother who agreed to his marriage proposal.

Narcissa sat across from Virginia, urging her to open it with a smile on her face.Inside the box marked with the Black family emblem is a beautiful pearl hair crown, each pearl is full and round, "This is a gift from my mother when I got married, according to the rules, I should give it to you, dear Victoria Genia."

Mrs. Zabini glanced at it and immediately recognized the historic pearl tiara, which she had seen once at Narcissa's wedding and again at Draco's eleven-year-old social ball. once.There are only three sizes in total, but they form a bunch of evening primroses one after another. Top-quality pearls of this quality are rare. Mrs. Malfoy used it to steal the limelight when she saw it. Mrs. Zabini saw this pearl The pearl hair crown was given to Virginia by her in this way. Although she was still a little reluctant in her heart, she had nothing to say.

Narcissa motioned Draco to open another box, the mark on it was Malfoy's family crest, and two silver snakes with wings on the left and right appeared in the box the next moment. This was an unusually luxurious necklace, a black, A pair of white feathered snakes are interlocked into an exquisite long necklace.

"This is the jewelry belonging to Mrs. Malfoy. I hired the most famous French jeweler to design this necklace more than a year ago," Narcissa showed her a similar bracelet on her wrist, smiling authentically, "My bracelet was made by Draco's father, I think I will take yours, and let Draco give you what you like."

There was nothing unsatisfactory about Narcissa's sincerity.

Virginia was a little shy, but took things.

It was probably the shabby engagement ceremony in Malfoy's history, but the Dark Lord was still angry at Malfoy's absence at this time, and it really wasn't up to them to make a big fuss.For them in Pudar Village, holding a Muggle engagement wedding is not a problem at all.

So that night, the residents of Pudar Village all received invitations from the newly moved residents. Although they were surprised that the two parties engaged in this family were so young, they still expressed their blessings.

The next day was Midsummer's Day.Pudar Village is located in the rolling hills, where the most rustic folk customs are preserved.In the evening, seven or eight girls in long white linen dresses flocked to Virginia’s small building according to their parents’ orders, and dragged Virginia out—the latter secretly drank two drops of aging agent So that I don't look so small.The girls took out the prepared daisy crowns and ivy, put them on Virginia's loose hair, wrapped them around her arms, and wrapped them around her waist, and surrounded her to the big square in the middle of the village. go.

Virginia followed among them, leading the youngest black-haired girl, only about six or seven years old, listening to them singing Italian songs all the way, a girl next to her was holding an accordion in her hand. Singing and dancing, she is obviously the leader of this group of girls.

A sacrificial altar made of stones has been erected in the middle of the square, with a pile of birch branches piled underneath.Virginia was pushed forward by the group of girls, and the girl Rosa told her with gestures that she would light the bonfire with her fiancé later.

Virginia laughed and cried with Draco who was standing on the other side of the tree branches, because on the sacrificial altar, there were a few people in black long planes dancing around, and Rosa said that this was a wizard, and they had to listen to the wizard. commanded to light the torches.

Finally, the three men in black robes raised their arms, and at the moment the sun set, they called out. The two real wizards looked at each other and smiled, and they held a torch and lit the bonfire in front of them together.

The moment the bonfire is lit, the Midsummer Ball begins.There were far more boys than girls, and the group of girls in long white dresses was immediately divided among the boys. Even the seven-year-old girl Sura was put on her shoulders by her little uncle and clapped around the campfire.

Draco danced among them for a moment, holding Virginia's hand, before quietly exiting the crowd.

Not far away, Blaise has changed at least three dance partners. His peach eyes and chocolate-colored skin are even very popular among the girls in Pudar Village. His head and neck are covered with garlands. Next to him, twisting his waist and hips, wearing a floral shirt, he looks like a clown performing on the streets of Italy.

Virginia sat under the tree and couldn't help laughing.The corolla on her head has been crooked, and her long golden hair reaches to her waist, shining brightly in the light of the campfire.

"It's really like a dream." Draco sat cross-legged next to her, holding her hand tightly, "I haven't felt this unreal for a long time except for the first few days."

Virginia hooked her fingers, and the ivy on her wrist twisted and climbed up Draco held her wrist, and the two hands were tightly entwined by the ivy, "Now?"

Draco looked back at her with sparkling eyes, "It's still like a dream. Can I kiss you?" He paused, "I heard that you can kiss the girl you love on Midsummer's Day."

Virginia glared at him, but there was a smile on her lips.

Then Draco understood, he took her hand, took her into his arms, bowed his head and kissed her.

***

Two weeks after the engagement, Narcissa took Malfoy to see Lucius the Muggle way.Draco had been staying at the manor where Lucius was hiding out until just before school started, and he seemed to look different again when he returned to Puddle Village.At this time, Virginia and Blaise were already familiar with the people in the village, and they were a little reluctant to leave such a peaceful life and return to the turbulent England.

They drove all the way to the deep mountains near Pudar Village before landing at the Zabini Manor holding the door keys.

It was only September and the British air was shiveringly cold.The gloomy smog is depressing.

Mrs. Zabini pressed the hem of her coat that was blown by the wind, and hurriedly sent the three children and Alona to the train.

It wasn't until he was in the box that Draco took off the hat on his head.

Blaise looked at the horrible fat on his face, and his shoulders couldn't help shaking.

"What's so funny?" Draco was also quite depressed when he was forced to drink the compound potion containing the hair of a fat man in Pudal Village. "Didn't you notice that someone was watching on the platform? At this time, you should have thought about it." There are all kinds of possibilities, and this is the only thing we can do.”

"Draco is right." Alona took off her gloves, a little worried, she glanced at the train compartment door, motioned for Draco to close it tightly, and said, "Have you noticed that there are a lot fewer students this year? I Many boxes were empty along the way, and I didn’t see Potter.” After hesitating for a while, Alona warned, “No matter whether these things are good or bad, don’t go to Hogsmeade this semester, just stay at the school Here, if you need anything, tell me, and I will bring it back for you, you know?"

Virginia and Draco looked at each other.Don't know what step Dumbledore's actions have taken, but waiting is indeed the best way for them.

There was a sudden knock on the door of their box.

Bracey knocked on the door with his wand to unlock it, and a boy with a crew cut handed over a beautifully styled post, "Professor Slughorn invited Miss Crackenthorpe to a banquet in the first-class box." After finishing speaking, He ran away.

Draco narrowed his eyes.

Alona frowned, "Who is he?"

Draco raised his eyebrows maliciously, "Who knows? Could it be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?" He took the post in Blaise's hand, turned around and asked, "Are you going, Will?"

Virginia shook her head.

Draco smiled and threw the post in the trash can in the box, cleaning it up by the way.

The teaching pattern of the new semester has changed. Professor Snape has become the teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and the Potions professor has become a chubby smiling man. This is not the first time I have heard his name Virginia , Horace Slughorn.Given Draco's special attitude, Virginia remained wary of the fat man with a friendly smile.