Blood and water

23. Trials

Draco's POV

The day of my fathers trial. I wasn't expecting it to be particularly long- they would recite his crimes and shame him in front of thousands of witches, wizards and members of the wizarding world. Then award his punishment.

I wasn't expecting it to be pretty either.

"I'm coming with you Draco. You need someone." Mia pleaded from next to me in the bed. She hugged the covers to her naked body.

I stroked her face.

"You don't have to, I'll have my mum there. Plus I can't really introduce you effectively as my beautiful girlfriend and soul mate at what is basically a funeral."

"Draco. I love you. I'm coming to support you."

I searched her gorgeous face for hints of resentment or regret. But all I saw were her perfectly defined features and forgiveness and love there.

"Alright. I love you back Mia."

I then climbed out of bed and went to my wardrobe to collect new smarter clothes. I turned back.

"Checking me out are we?" I smirked and winked. To my surprise, she kept her face blank, winked back, and stepped out of the covers.

My eyes widened. She is always extremely careful with showing too much skin- self confidence issues with her body. But this new found confidence... I love it.

I knew my eyes were going veela dilated and gave into my desires.

I grabbed her around the waist, and pulled her to the bed, moving at inhumane speed. I kissed down her neck and body until I couldn't tell where each of us ended or began.

*************later*******************

"Come on Draco! We'll be late!"

"Oh because merlin forbid, we're a few minutes late. Mia Zabini- late? Never been heard of before!"

"Oh yes, you know it! And that won't be changing any time soon."

"For me?"

"Tempting- but although I love you with everything I've got, I will not give in to your desires simply because you feel like it when we need to be somewhere!"

"One kiss? For me, love?"

So she bent down and kissed my cheek. I glared at her playfully, but stopped immediately as she began to get changed.

I grabbed her round the waist and kissed the back of her neck, in the place I knew got her going.

She screamed, wrapped a load of blankets around herself, and ran to her room.

"DRACO WE WILL BE LATE. GET DRESSED."

I caught glimpses of Harry, Ginny, Blaise and Astoria's shocked faces. I chuckled and then excused myself to go and get ready- just as the princess ordered.

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We arrived at the newly built ministry and walked into the court room with grave faces. I hugged my mother and she looked at Hermione, questioning me silently, but hugged her and thanked her for coming anyway.

"You are here to witness the trial of Lucius Malfoy, former death eater. Crimes committed include treason and disloyalty towards the wizarding world. Hundreds of murders of innocent people, and aiding Voldemort in the destruction of all that is good. He is charged with the highest punishment of all, mu-"

"WAIT. I WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE DARK LORD! BY MATTER OF THE IMPERIUS CURSE."

I swore under my breath. Of course he'd use that one.

"In light of new information, this trial must be postponed until further notice while we investigate into the use of one of the unforgiveable curses. Trial adjourned."

My mouth dropped open and inside I was screaming. REALLY.

As Lucius strode past in his prison clothing and shackles, he asked if he could have a moment alone with 'his son'. We were let into a room and he snarled and cursed at me.

"I knew you were nothing by filth inside Draco. You're not Malfoy worthy. You shove our family's name into the dirt. That mudblood, who is now your mate- yes I can smell your mark on her. Of course you'd be perfect for each other. Of course. But don't worry, son. I will get you both someday. I will kill you both. Someday."