Piece of Your Heart ✔️

Chapter 38

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"Hey Harry, Hermione is stopping by later. I had a question with my potion dilution rates. What are you reading?"

"Oh it's a letter from Luna. Her and her father visited America trying to find some mythical something or other. She wants to hold some kind of Thanksgiving dinner?"

"But we're not American."

"She said to think of it as a gathering of friendship and to ignore the American meaning about celebrating leaving England. I dunno Dray, Luna is Luna."

"We'll be going of course."

"Definitely. I have some letters to send out myself so once Mione gets here I'll be gone for a bit if that's alright?"

"No worries. You know where to find me if you need me."

"Of course. Do you need anything while I'm out?"

"Could you pick up ice cream?"

"What kind?"

"Mint chocolate chip", Draco replied, his tone daring Harry to question him.

"You look exactly like the kind of person who enjoys mint chocolate chip. Anything else?"

"No that's it. You look like you love strawberry but I bet you actually love some kind of triple chocolate monstrosity."

"Guilty as charged", he replied with an easy going grin.

Draco's response was held back as Hermione arrived. After exchanging pleasantries they headed off into Draco's lab, and Harry left for the Ministry. He had a lot to do in a few short hours.

The Minister was pleased to see Harry, until he opened his mouth.

"Mr. Potter, I don't know about this."

"You can easily tether her magical signature to the grounds. Neither of the Malfoys pose a threat to anyone, except for Lucius and he's in Azkaban."

"You're putting me in a tough place."

"I subjected my body to dark magic poisoning on numerous occasions for you, and I allow you to use me as your posterboy. Rarely do I ever ask for anything in return."

Kingsley sighed and placed his head in his hands.

"How long?"

"2 weeks. From the week of Christmas until New Years."

"I can do one week, choose your holiday. But, I can allow for Mr. Malfoy to visit his mother if you accompany him. I've heard about what he's doing for Hogwarts and it's a very just cause.

I'll allow a few visits and see how his potion making is going. I do think he can be removed from house arrest in less than a year. Don't mention this of course, but I say it to ease your mind. I'm on your side, but I do have to play things by the book."

"Brilliant. Thank you."

"I do have another case for you next week if you're interested?"

"Definitely. Owl me and have it wait for my response before leaving."

"Perfect. I just need you to fill these forms out for Mrs. Malfoy's visit. I'll be in touch to confirm approval the second week of December."

"I'd like her to arrive on the 24th and then she can leave the first?"