Hermione was looking over at Draco's cottage, worry etched on her face, trying to see any signs of him moving about or anything which would prove he was okay.
"He is probably sleeping" said Ginny who gave one look at the dark cottage and sighed.
"He needs some time to cool off" she said sitting onto the sofa passing Hermione hot coca which Mrs. Weasley had made after dinner.
"We will talk to him tomorrow. And even you should go to sleep. Its late anyway. Sometimes one needs time to sort out their thoughts"said Mrs. Weasley kindly.
She gave one last sympathetic look towards the cottage, wishing in her head that the child was okay.
And soon everyone left except Hermione and Ginny who sat talking to each other for while before retiring as well.
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Draco sat up in his bed the next morning, he could see snow outside his windows and smiled gently rubbing his swollen red eyes and looked around.
He was delighted and a little surprised to see so many presents awaiting to be opened near his bed.
He got down and opened the first one which came from his mother. It was a printed quilt warm and soft with a note that said
"Dear Draco,
I am sorry son, maybe you are right. I did not do any of those things that you said but I love you Draco. I love you with everything that I have. I wish I had more strength and courage to protect you my baby boy. I wish I had enough strength in me to fight the traditions that come with the name Black and Malfoy.I wish one day you will be able to forgive me son. I miss you.
Merry Chirstmas"
Draco stared at it for a while, tears freely flowing down his cheeks. He hugged the quilt and cried his heart out. He missed his mother but he could not yet forgive her yet.
His next parcel was from the Weasley twins a small box full of Weasley's wizard Wheezes.
Next was from Harry a green scarf emblazoned with a Slytherin serpent just like at Hogwarts, he smiled at it. He got sweets from Ron, Ginny, and Charlie, also a book from Hermione.
He also got a new watch from Pansy more sweets from Nott, a book called Learn the way to a witches heart by Blaise with a note "Not that you need it".
He could actually imagine the smirk on Blaise's face. Draco laughed. Blaise had also sent some of his favourite chocolates.
He was surprised and touched to find a handmade green jumper which had the same emblem of a bone and wand like at St.Mungo's in the center by Mr and Mrs Weasley.
He quickly took off shirt and wore the jumper and instantly feel in love with it, it was comfortable and so warm. He also received a small lamp from Bill and Fleur.
Draco was happy his day had started off so well he took a bath and dressed, wearing his jumper and went to the Burrow.
He hugged Mrs Weasley first, happy that she was wearing the shawl he had got for her, trying to convey to her all that he wanted to tell her in a hug and he thought she did understand him by the way she hugged him back.
He eyes watered a bit and a slight tear ran down his cheek, after yesterday he was quite emotional. Mr. Weasley wiped the loan tear and smiled at him.
"Thanks for this Mrs. Weasley I love it" he said
pointing at his jumper.
And she smiled "I am glad you liked it"
Mr. Weasley got overly excited when he opened Draco's parcel "Oh batteries, I think we should have another go at the car ? I think Charlie wanted to help..." he stopped though after the look he received from Mrs.Weasley and Draco laughed.
He thanked everyone for their gifts and they too appreciated his gifts.
"Oh I loved the book Draco, Arithmancy was my favourite subject at Hogwarts" said Hermione when she met him. He was thrilled this was the first time she had called him by his name.
She looked at him sceptically though. He looked good and okay even though his eyes were a bit swollen and red nonetheless she did not ask him about yesterday.
For the first time in his life he felt so calm and happy. It was a feeling he had never experienced before.
He had obviously spent Christmas with his Mother and Father with all the comforts and joy. But today he felt different, he was content and happy.
They tried to talk to him about his mother but he kept changing the topic, he did not want to ruin his mood. He would think about it some other day.
His day was spent with everyone talking and playing and discussing the future.
I know guys short chapter !! I am actually not well a little cold so couldn't update...but please read the next chapter carefully. The coming chapters will focus more on Hermione and Draco and also their Healers training. So I hope you enjoy them. I ll be introducing a lot of new characters . Leave your views in the comment section and keep voting.💕
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