Chapter 4: The Party Pt 1

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     Lucius and Narcissa stand on either side of the ballroom door. "Your attention please!" Lucius announces. "Thank you for coming! Please welcome the birthday boy, my son, Draco Malfoy!"

     Draco and Ursa walk in together. Ursa hides her disappointment that Lucius did not mention her. People clap and Ursa looks around the room nervously. Once the attention is off them, Draco notices Ursa's face.

     "Hey, stick together as much as possible?" Draco asks quietly.

     "Please," Ursa replies. "I don't know anyone here except for Crabbe and Goyle and odds are no one knows about me. I don't remember how to speak with Crabbe and Goyle."

     "You don't have to follow our parents' rules."

     Ursa nods and notices some official looking people. "Oh God. Some of these people are from the Ministry aren't they?" Ursa starts slightly shaking. "Draco, I'm nervous. I don't want to say something wrong."

     "You'll do fine Ursa?"

     "What if I don't Dray? I don't want to make us look bad."

     Draco grabs Ursa's shoulders. "Hey, you're going to be okay. Just stick with me alright?" Ursa nods. "Now take a deep breath and relax." Ursa takes a deep breath and Draco takes her hand. "Now come on."

     "Yeah, I'll be fine." They start walking towards Crabbe and Goyle. "Aw, people might think I am your girlfriend." Draco chuckles and Ursa gently shoves him. "It is not funny."

     They reach Crabbe and Goyle. "Now what do we have here? Got yourself a girlfriend?" Crabbe asks.

     Ursa rips her hand from Draco's and crosses her arms. "I told you." Ursa says and Draco rolls his eyes. "Nice to see you too Crabbe. Hello Goyle."

     "How do you know who I am?"

     "Do I really look that different?"

     "That's Ursa you idiot." Goyle replies.

     "Who?" Crabbe asks.

     "Draco's sister!"

     "Oh"

     "I see you're still the brains of the group Dray." Ursa says with a quiet chuckle.

     "I didn't know you were visiting this year." Goyle says.

     "Well I was planning on visiting but then I got expelled from Ilvermorny."

     Mr. Crabbe walks up to the children and speaks to Draco. "Happy birthday Draco."

     "Thank you Mr. Crabbe." Draco replies.

     "And who is this little lady?" Mr. Crabbe asks

     "Ursa Malfoy, sir." Ursa replies.

     "I thought you looked familiar. Its been a few years since I have last seen you."

     "It probably has been. It is nice to remeet you sir." Mr. Crabbe nods once before walking away. Ursa spots the Minister for Magic walking in. "Oh God the Minister is here. Im getting nervous again."

     "It will be okay." Draco reassures Ursa.

     Narcissa sees the Minister heading towards Lucius and she walks over to Draco and Ursa. Narcissa whispers to Ursa. "Stand up straight."

     Lucius motions them to come over and Ursa stands straighter. They walk over together. "Fudge, I believe you have met my family."

     "Yes I have." Fudge replies. "Nice to see you Mrs. Malfoy. Happy birthday Draco, how old are you now."

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