Always / Draco Malfoy

Chapter 22

Narrator's POV:

Once Aurora and Draco walked down the long driveway and got to the large oak doors Aurora's grandparents quickly came to meet the pair. Both her grandparents knew English well which made exchanging hugs and greetings much easier you could visibly see the anxiety Draco had bubble away. Swiftly, they were ushered to the dining room for supper in typical European fashion feeding guests as soon as they arrive is a must, they enjoyed a variety of foods before Aurora's Grandma told the young girl to give Draco a tour.

Her grandparents' house was not a house but more like a castle that had been in the family for generations. Old money. Built from light-colored stones wrapped in plants snaking their way up the exterior surrounded by miles of fields, the interior followed a light, grand, vintage decor. As Aurora passed by every room Draco couldn't help but be in awe he thought the manor was huge this was another level. After an hour Aurora brought Draco to the fields around the back of the house were-creatures were being cured of illness not forgetting to show him the lake where the water animals stayed. Draco remained speechless the entire time what could he say?

Finally, as nightfall fell Aurora guided Draco to his room a grand room with a double bed and the young man was grateful but he couldn't help but pout surly at the new age of 16 they would be allowed to share a room? He pulled his big card: puffing out his bottom lip, wrapping his arms around her waist, spinning her around, and whispering in her ear," Please darling nothing will happen unless you want it too," At this Aurora couldn't protest and he shared her room for the entire week.

Their week was spectacular. They tended to magical creatures, spent a day looking around the old town, spent hours roaming around the castle finding rooms to make out in, swam in the lake since no animals were occupying it, stargazed every night, and ate mountains of food. In that week Draco did meet Aurora's father an accidental interaction when Draco went to find the library to do some light reading Stephan was there. Stephan knew the blond boy would know of his daughters' relationship with himself so thought it best to not play the overprotective father card. He had no right to after all. Instead, he outstretched a hand in the boys' direction introducing himself and left it at that. Stephan's mother and father seemed to be fond of the boy so he knew Aurora would be looked after.

The week seemed to pass by in an instant and the young couple found themselves at the Malfoy Manor. It brought a much different air than Aurora's castle in Bulgaria it seemed more dismal and lone, Aurora could tell Draco was less than pleased to be home. Yet when Narcissa came to the entrance of the manor Draco began beaming greeting his mother with a large hug as she mumbled, "Godness how you have grown so much since I last saw you my little dragon." The hug lasted a few seconds and Aurora seemed to take the time to look at the room they were in, it too was grand but followed a darker decor she still thought it was most beautiful. Narcissa greeted Aurora with a hug ushering them to have tea in the drawing-room which they both gratefully appreciated.

A few hours passed before Lucius came home the sudden change in atmosphere was noticeable, Lucius greeted Aurora with a handshake much to the surprise of Draco who seemed to not expect such a gesture. He too joined the conversation having tea leading the conversation by asking questions about Aurora's past and family. Soon after Aurora finished explaining her grades those being all outstanding except for potions which she had failed of course Lucius began making sly digs at Draco. That Draco was receiving just below outstanding in some of his subjects going as far as to say that Draco was a disappointment to the Malfoy name. This caused Aurora to flinch squeezing Draco's hand tighter before she spoke," Will all due respect Mr. Malfoy your son is one of the most intelligent wizards in our year if not the most intelligent wizard. Not only that but your son is respected by many in our year simply for the way he carries himself, and he is an amazing leader it wouldn't surprise me if he would end up with one of the highest managerial roles in the Ministry for Magic. You should feel proud to call Draco Malfoy your son because he is truly the most incredible boy I have ever met and I feel lucky to call him my boyfriend. Now if you could excuse us we are exceptionally tired from our travels so we will be getting some rest."

Aurora swiftly stood up pulling Draco out of the room as he ushered them to his room, he was speechless and madly in love with his darling princess. Lucius Malfoy would be darned if he spoke another bad word about his son in front of Aurora again as he sat there completely bewildered. While Narcissa Malfoy couldn't help but let a small smile creep on her face watching Draco place a tender kiss on his girlfriend's cheek before the doors closed, her little dragon had found someone very good for him. That's all she wanted. The week at the manor was much less eventful than at the castle but still wonderful the pair enjoyed every second together basking in young love.

Aurora's departure seemed premature though it wasn't, Narcissa was kind enough to offer to apparate the pair to the Burrow. Aurora hugged Draco tightly wishing the holiday would pass quickly so they could be together again, they shared a kiss before Aurora went to say her goodbyes to Narcissa. The mother took the beautiful young girl in her arms hugging her tightly and telling her to write to her. She felt as though she was the daughter she never had.

As soon as Aurora stepped foot in the Burrow Fred was quick to tackle her in a hug having missed her dearly over the two weeks. She greeted each Weasley with hugs and enjoyed dinner with the group that beamed joy, she was grateful for her second family this was where she felt at home. Once dinner was over Fred whisked the girl away taking her to her own room which he and George had created for her 16th birthday, she shed a tear of joy looking upon her new room. The pair sat on her bed chatting for hours about the two weeks which passed before gradually falling asleep next to one another.