Amidst the worry and tension surrounding Alexander's recovery, life at Grimmauld Place continued with a sense of subdued activity. Draco split his time between visiting Alexander at St. Mungo's and managing his responsibilities at Hogwarts, where the news of the accident had spread, eliciting concern and support from students and faculty alike.
One evening, as Harry and Lucius sat in the study, discussing Alexander's progress and the upcoming Quidditch season, Draco entered the room with a mixture of excitement and nervousness evident on his face.
"I have something to share," Draco announced, drawing their attention.
Harry and Lucius exchanged curious glances, sensing the gravity of Draco's tone. "What is it, Draco?" Lucius asked, concern lacing his voice.
Draco took a deep breath, steeling himself for the revelation. "Neville and I are engaged," he announced, his eyes searching theirs for their reaction.
Silence filled the room for a moment, as Harry and Lucius processed the unexpected news. Then, a smile spread across Harry's face, followed by a look of genuine happiness. "Congratulations, Draco! That's wonderful news!"
Lucius nodded in agreement, a hint of surprise in his expression. "Congratulations, indeed. When did this happen?"
Draco explained how his relationship with Neville had blossomed over time, growing from friendship to love. "We've been discussing it for a while now, and we felt that now was the right time to take this step."
Harry and Lucius congratulated Draco once again, expressing their happiness for him and Neville. "Neville must be thrilled," Harry remarked, his eyes sparkling with warmth.
Draco nodded, a soft smile gracing his lips. "He is. We're looking forward to planning our future together."
As they discussed wedding plans and shared stories of Draco and Neville's journey, the mood in the room lightened, filled with a sense of celebration and camaraderie. Despite the challenges they faced, the bonds of love and friendship remained steadfast, reminding them of the resilience of the human spirit.
In the midst of uncertainty and worry, Draco's announcement brought a ray of joy and hope, reaffirming the belief that love had the power to conquer all obstacles and forge unforeseen bonds that enriched their lives in ways they never imagined possible.
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Written in the Stars | Lucarry Soulmate AU
FanfictionIn a world where soulmates are determined by the magical appearance of each other's names on their arms at the age of 16, Harry Potter has always wondered who his soulmate would be. He never expected to find Lucius Malfoy's name etched into his skin...
