From the Desk of Draco Malfoy

Chapter 20

Friday December 11th

I wrote to my father. I told him everything, well not everything, I'm too much of a coward for that, but I did tell him that I was dating Granger. I know it's childish but I keep expecting him to come charging through the doors.

Tuesday December 15th

So, Lucius took the news well. Eh, when I say well I mean about as well as my plan to kill Dumbledore with a fucking Christmas gift. A fucking disaster, thats all I am. I knew it was coming. I don't... I don't know why a part of me thought he might understand. He told me to go talk to Andromeda, ask her how well her relationship turned out. Didn't he die? Andromeda's husband? I'm pretty sure he did. I don't know Andromeda but I wonder if she thinks it was worth it? I'm pretty sure Potter knows them, maybe I'll ask if he can get a letter to her for me. We are both disgraces now.

Friday December 18th

I am now and until the day I die Lord of the Malfoy Estate. That's only going to be about 12 hours. Fathers dead. I am cursed.

Granger hates me, I made sure of it. This way, she will be able to carry on with a light heart once I'm gone. She won't have to dwell on any 'what ifs'.

I do feel bad for mum but she's strong. She'll figure out a way to go on. Maybe she will find her way back to Andromeda, they're more alike now than ever.