A Malfoy Marriage

2: "Great, just my bloody luck..."

Popping out of the fireplace she sat down in a bar stool she simply looked up at the bartender and said " A martini and a cigarette " the bartender nodded went to get it.

Just as the drink was placed in front of her she pulled a drag of her cigarette she heard the fireplace go off again but when she heard the deep, jovial voice of Blaise call out "Hey shorty!" she turned and greeted him. He took in her appearance, from the tears in her eyes to the cigarette in her hand "Hey, what's wrong?" He said in a much calmer comforting tone.

"My parents announced my betrothal tonight," she replied

"So? You knew it was coming this year. I don't see the problem?" Blaise quickly cut in

"being betrothed or married off isn't my problem. My problem is the groom. Of all of the people they could've chosen my parents chose Draco Bloody Malfoy!" she replied in a matter of fact but agitated tone.

"He's not that bad you know" he replied

"Yeah well the scowl he was sending my way at dinner said otherwise." she shrugged

"Well you're going to go through with it right. Unless, you want to be poor of course." He replied

"Well of course I am. I wouldn't know how to live without a lot of money if I tried, but a part of me feels so very vapid for going through with it. Not to mention there's sure to be a number of horrendous requests and terms because it's a public image thing for them" she spouted.

"You only feel bad because of the bloody Gryffindor moral brainwashing, you and all your little house buddies have." He chuckled

"Blaise." she sent him a half-hearted scowl, smothering her own amusement. "Anyway, whatever are you doing here?" she questioned.

"Well I went on a date with another girl and I brought here to get a shag in, you know can't bring her home and send the wrong message, but I walked in and saw you sitting here with one of those death sticks and a drink so I decided I'd bother you instead. I mean seeing you agitated was sure to be much more pleasing" he laughed

"That's not funny!" Ana said indignantly, while scowling at him "But, you should really try the whole serious relationship thing once before your mother sets you up with some tart." She replied

"Hey! You have no right to judge me. Don't pretend you weren't parading around with your boy toys a year ago before your parents told you to lay it off before your engagement. Also, the serious relationship thing isn't really my thing as you know. Especially, after how that ended for you."

"Well, it probably wouldn't end like it did for me if you stuck to the predetermined social circle. Pansy Parkinson is single, right? You could date her." Ana suggested

"Mm, I have had sex with her and it wasn't that great so I'd rather not."

"You're beyond crass, you know that?"

"It's part of the charm darling. But, I bet you and Malfoy would have amazing angry sex." He said as though it was the most casual thing ever .

Anastasia spluttered and chocked on her drink eventually saying "'Must you be so crude? That's a vile image for you to make me think about." she said incredulously.

"Yeah whatever I doubt you're going remain celibate. Anyway, knowing both your mum and Narcissa you don't have long till the wedding so, we should celebrate your last official night as a single woman. Why don't you call up your do-good Gryffindor mates and we can go back to my place and get super drunk. I'll even invite Theo." he replied.

"And why pray-tell would I want Nott at my pseudo-bachelorette party"

"He's been asking me to set him up with Loony because he knows I'm friends with her through you."

"Her name is Luna. Don't be such a pretentious prat Blaise. However , I do think I'd like the get knackered tonight. That being said, I'd like to keep the betrothal/engagement thing hidden because I didn't actually sit through and listen to the agreement ,I'm sure they've drafted, yet."

"So, can Theo come?"

"Sure, why not he's probably the least pretentious of you Slytherin cretins." She said and then put out her cigarette and gulping down the rest of her martini. As Blaise payed their tab she sent a a patronus message to Luna and Ginny telling them to meet her at Blaise's house. Then, both Blaise and Anastasia flooded to his house.

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Once they were at his home Blaise sent Theo an owl telling him that he was drinking with some friends and Luna would be there. As soon as Ginny and Luna had arrived in the foyer they headed towards the large living room that was set much deeper inside the Zabini home. It's walls were paneled with dark wood and had single taxidermy tiger. The room was furnished with leather seating, the only feminine aspects were the crystal chandelier and Persian rug remaining from when Blaise lived with his mother at a young age. Now that Angelica Zabini had settled in her Italian home, the place was truly his own and he made sure it was obvious. Settling down on the couches she was sandwiched between Blaise and Ginny while Luna decided to check the room for wrackspurts. Blaise's house elf Lonkey brought them ice cream, an assortment of alcohol and much to the distain of both of her friends a pack of cigarettes, it was a terrible habit and she knew this but she only indulged when she felt particularly negative emotions because it filled her with a sense of warmth. After they'd gotten settled with refreshments Ginny started asking pestering Anastasia about what was wrong and why she was smoking only to be met with the roll of her eyes and a mumbled "I'll tell you guys at lunch tomorrow."

"Okay. But I hate you right now for drinking in front of me when I can't" Ginny replied

Hearing this Luna turned towards them ,finishing her inspection, and said wistfully "It's ok Ginny, I'll stay sober with you."

To which Ginny snorted and replied "No! You should definitely drink you're loads of fun when you're drunk." to which Luna just nodded dreamily.

Luna then sat down across from them and they decided to start truth or shots, except for Ginny who would simply have no drinks and a normal game with dares, the roar of the floo was heard and then Theodore Nott yelled "I'm here and I've brought a special guest!" he announced.

"Special guest?" Anastasia gritted through her teeth

"I'm sorry I really didn't expect him to" Blaise replied as Ginny just chuckled at what she dubbed to be her friend's 'uptight' behavior.

As Anastasia continued grumbling, Theo sauntered in with an exuberant "Hello, darling!" directed towards Blaise.

But, that isn't what caught Ana's attention, no, there he was, the platinum-blonde haired man who she had quite literally stormed off on a couple of hours ago. Unable keep in her agitation she whispered in an indignant manner to Ginny who failed to hide her amusement "Great, just my bloody luck of all the people he could've brought along!" She quickly downed a shot of tequila as if to calm her nerves.

Turning his attention to Ana he said "and if it isn't little Princess Phillips, I see you're still attached at the hip with Blaise" earning him a harsh scowl. Ignoring it he turned to Ginny and  simply said "Potter" with a noncommittal nod, but landing his eyes on Luna there was a happy glint in his eyes no one could deny and he fully turned and swaggered up to her greeting her and engaging her in conversation about the wrackspurts she'd found on the bookshelf.

As Theo chatted up Luna, Draco broke his staring contest with the wall when greeted by Blaise. After greeting him back he turned to Ginny and addressed her as well as Luna then his eyes settled and Anastasia and he sent he a glare which she happily returned. Sensing the tension Blaise cut into the new couple's glaring contest and announced it was time to start the game, so they did.