Ginny

"Ginny?" I heard a crack and found out that Harry had apparated inside. I walked into the living room, and he looked nervous.

"Hey, is everything okay?" I walked over and gave him a peck. This man will be the death of me.

"Yeah, sure. Listen. I need to talk to you about something." Oh god. Is he going to break up with me?

"Harry, are you-"

"No! No, Gin I'm not breaking up with you." I sighed and smiled towards him.

"Okay, then what is it?"

"Well... Mione and I ran into Draco today-"

"Oh my god, did anything happen?" I was worried. Did he insult Mione again?

"Well, yeah. He apologized." I was taken aback.

"What?"

"Yeah... He even wrote a letter to Hermione and I because he wanted to talk to us and apologize. Gin, when he apologized, it was so... real. I could tell one hundred percent that he was telling the truth. He wants to come over and apologize to you as well, and I told Mione and Draco to wait five minutes so I could tell you..." He looked at the time and indeed he had been here for three minutes already. Wait, he's coming here?!

"So you mean to tell me that Draco Malfoy is coming to MY flat?" Oh, I was pissed. How dare they think they can allow a former Death Eater into our house! What the absolute hell! He could be deceiving them for all they know!

"Ginny, I know you're angry, but he truly only does want to apologize! I swear! If I didn't think otherwise, I wouldn't have allowed it."

"Harry! That's not the point! He could be lying! He's brilliant at it! He could be deceiving you both!

"Ginny, if you're that worried we'll have him drink Veritaserum. Okay?" I gave a huff and crossed my arms.

"Fine." I heard another crack that came from the front door.

"HERMIONE JEAN GRANGER GET YOUR ARSE IN HERE NOW!" I saw her inch her way across the corner.

"Yes?" I could tell she was scared. But then Malfoy walked from behind her and sat down on the couch. He looked around and right as I was about to scream at him he spoke

"This is a nice little place." My jaw fell, and he just stared at me. I could tell his eyes were sincere, but it was too good to be true.

"Close your mouth you'll catch flies." And that was when I remembered I was pissed at him.

"You can't just barge on in here! I won't allow it! And you!" I turned to Hermione as I said this.

"How dare you let a former Death Eater into our flat! He could be lying to you!"

"Ginny! He isn't lying! How do you want us to prove it?" Hermione looked desperate. Maybe he wasn't lying?

"Well. I want to prove it. Malfoy, will you take Veritaserum?"

"Yes." He said it without hesitation, and I was again, taken aback. I gathered myself and opened up the cabinet and pulled out a bottle or Veritaserum.

"You have it already made?" He sounded shocked, and I looked at him with a straight face.

"You never know when you might need it." His face was once again, rock solid after he regained his composure. He sat up straight and waited for me to pour it into his tea that was made while we were talking. I grabbed the mug and poured about three drops into his cup.

"There. This should last for about three minutes. So get to talking when you're done drinking." He nodded curtly and took the mug. Harry started a timer after Malfoy had cooled down the tea and consumed the entire drink.

"What is your name?"

"Draco Lucious Malfoy."

"Is it true you apologized to Hermione and Harry?"

"Yes."

"Did you mean every word you said?"

"Yes."

"Why did you torment us during Hogwarts?"

"Because I was forced into it by my father. If I didn't then he would beat my mother or me. He would use the Cruciatous Curse on us if we disobeyed." He seemed to not want to talk about that, but I needed to know everything.

"Why were you so cocky? Was that because of your father as well?"

"Kind of. I was very cocky and stuck up, and that was how my father raised me, but then again, all Malfoy's are like that. So it was also genetic." He chuckled a bit. However, it was a dry chuckle, so it had no meaning.

"Two minute's left Gin." I nodded towards Harry and cleared my throat.

"Are you still a Death Eater?"

"No."

"Did you ever want to be a Death Eater?"

"No." He started to get harsher with his answers.

"Then why did you take the dark mark? Why would you do such a thing?"

"Because he threatened to kill my mother! She's the only thing I had left! I only did it to protect her!" He lashed out, and Hermione was already at his side, trying to calm him down. Interesting. I wonder if he has a thing for Mione?

"One minute Gin."

"Got it-" Hermione had successfully calmed down Malfoy, but she didn't leave his side.

"What would you do for us when we go back to Hogwarts? Would you protect us and stay with our friends?"

"Yes."

"Would you protect Hermione from harm? Even if it is from yourself?"

"Yes." He was already answering quickly, but that was way too quick, and we all realized it.

"Ten seconds." Fuck, I need to hurry up.

"You swear you do? You aren't going to do any of us any harm?"

"Yes, I swear."

"Three seconds."

"Do you care about us?"

"Yes."

"Do you care about Mione?" No response. The Veritaserum had worn off. Damn! I saw his disgusting smirk.

"Well, that was eventful." Hermione was blushing, and Harry was standing around awkwardly.

"Well, do you accept my apology Weaselette?"

"Only if you call me by my name." He sighed, yet proceeded.

"Do you accept my apology, Ginny?" He looked annoyed, but I could tell he was only annoyed cause he couldn't call me by the nickname he had given me.

"Yes. I do." Hermione and Harry were happy. We had started to make our way into the kitchen when we had heard another crack.

"Hermione? I'm here for my stuff." He turned around, and the four of us were face-to-face with my brother, who was turning redder by the second.

"What the hell is he doing here!" He stormed up to Malfoy, but I blocked his way.

"Don't you dare Ronald. He's apologized to us, and we forgive him."

"He was lying! How stupid could you fucking be Ginny!"

"How dare you! He was under Veritaserum because I didn't trust him and thought he was going to lie! I'm not stupid, I thought just as far ahead as you did! No get your shit and leave our flat!"

"Ginny, he's a Death Eater. I can't believe you would do this. And Hermione-"

"Don't you dare try and accuse her of anything Weasel. She's accepted my apology, as have Harry and Ginny, and to me, that's all that matters." Malfoy defended us, and I'm glad I decided to forgive him.

"You have no right to be here. Get out."

"It's not your flat." Malfoy retorted.

"It's not yours either, so why don't you leave."

"Well, at least I was invited." That got him. Ron was about to throw a punch when Hermione threw a spell at him.

"Protego!" A shield had then surround Malfoy and Ronald was furious at this point.

"You'll regret this Hermione. I'm so glad I left you for someone else." I heard her gasp, but she immediately retorted.

"I'm glad too, considering you weren't pleasuring me at all. I mean, how could you with something, so sma-" Ronald had left in a crack. I could tell Hermione was upset, as she still was heartbroken by what Ron did. Malfoy looked like he was thinking of a way to make her feel better, and settled with a pat on the back.

"Well, I think we should all drink some tea and get to know each other more? Since we don't know you at all Malf-"

"Draco, please just call me by my first name if I have to call you by yours."

"Draco." I physically cringed and walked towards the love seat where Harry joined me, handing us all a mug of tea.

"So, where should we start?" Draco asked as he sat down on the couch next to Hermione.

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"No way!"

"I'm serious! You broke my nose, and Luna stopped me to fix it."

"Wait, you call her Luna?"

"Yeah. I mean we've secretly been friends for years. Probably after that occasion, we realized that we made a good friendship. Especially after I saw the Thestrals." He cleared his throat and looked upset. Hermione rubbed his back, and he seemed to lighten up a bit. There's something going on, and I'm going to figure it out.

"I wish I saw it happen." I commented

"Saw what?"

"The punch." Draco chuckled, and we all started to laugh when we heard a crack outside the door, along with the doorbell.

"I'll get it!" Hermione got up and walked to the door. We were about to start talking when mom walked in.

"Hermione! Is it true that Draco attacked my Ronald?"

"What? No! If anything-"

"You! What in the world is going on here!" Mum looked furious. You never want to make her angry.

"Mrs. Weasley. I'm terribly sorry. I know this must be a sight to see, but I've actually apologized to Harry, Ginny, and Hermione. And if it's okay, I would like to apologize to you as well." Mum had started to stutter a bit, but she sighed and nodded. Draco gave off a small smile, and that was what really got her shocked.

"I really am sorry about my behavior over the years. I was only acting that way because of my father. If I didn't do as he said, then he would have beaten me. Or worse, my mother. I couldn't let that happen, Mrs. Weasley. I hope you understand, and please know that I truly am sorry for everything and that I never meant for any of it to happen." Mum looked sympathetic and sighed.

"Well, I already know my daughter has used Veritaserum on you, so you couldn't possibly be lying. I accept your apology Draco." Draco smiled and went in for a handshake, but mum pulled him in for a hug.

"Yay!" We all cheered as they hugged one another.

"Now, I apologize that I barged in that way, but you know Ronald. He will lie about anything to get me worried. I thought Ginny was hurt as well."

"It's fine; we understand Molly." Hermione said from the couch. Mum smiled and sighed.

"Well, I better go tell Arthur that you are all alright. Will you four be attending dinner the Saturday before you leave?"

"Four? You want me there as well?" Draco was surprised.

"Of course! You're family now dear. Is your family doing anything Saturday or no?"

"No, not really. My father would usually drink Firewhiskey before I left saying random things about the Dark Lord, and my mother would want to spend dinner with me. If it would be alright with you and Mr. Weasley, could I invite my mother? Lucious wouldn't eat with us much anyways. Mother has always been wanting to meet you all also."

"I don't see why not deary. I will see you all Saturday then?"

"Yes, mum. You will see us all there." I commented.

"It would be idiotic to miss your cooking Molly." Hermione smiled and got up and hugged mum.

"Oh, it would be stupid to not have you there deary. Alright! I'm on my way then. See you all Saturday." She pointed a finger at all of us and we chuckled as she left in a crack.

"That was entertaining." I commented as I cast a spell for all of the mugs to make their way into the kitchen.

"Alright, well. I guess I will see you all again Saturday." Draco nodded and shook mine and Harry's hand, but hugged Hermione. He seemed so at peace in the world when he was around her. I looked at Harry and I could tell he was thinking the same thing I was.

"Alright, well, I guess I should be going then. I will apparate here and then Hermione can apparate the both of us to your house, Ginny?"

"Sure. That sounds good."

"Brilliant. Well, goodbye, everyone. See you all Saturday." And with that Draco apparated with a crack. Hermione let out a small sigh and I smirked. This was going to be fun.