Malfoy Neighbors

Dark Times-summer 5 chapter 5

"So, are you telling me, that there's going to be a bunch of baby dementors floating all around soon?" You asked Draco, while looking around at all the mist.

"Yeah." He said and slipped his hand into yours. "But they're working for The Dark Lord, so they shouldn't bother us."

"That's not what I'm worried about." You said.

"You're worried about the muggles." Draco said, as if he read your mind. You nodded.

"Who cares? They are just muggles." Parkinson said. You glared at her. You looked back at Draco, when you felt his grip on your hand tighten for a moment.

"I can't condone this kind of attitude." You grumbled in frustration. "I'll be in my room." You went to let go of Draco's hand but he lightly squeezed it again. You looked at him a little confused but Draco juat smiled and led you away from the others. You smiled and hugged his arm, as the two of you walked back inside and up to Draco's room.

While laying on his bed, you snuggled agenst him, your head on his chest. Draco picked up the Ministry Leaflet. An owl had brought it by a few days ago, but neither of you had acutely read it. It wasn't long before Draco softly chuckled.

"What does it say?" You asked, with your eyes closed.

'Protecting your home and family against dark forces' Draco read the title. You sat up and looked at him with a serious look.

"How is that funny?" You asked.

"They sent it here. This place is full of dark wizards." Draco laughed. "It's ironic." You rolled your eyes and layed your head back down. He was right after all. They arrested Lucius Malfoy just a few weeks ago. So they should have known that this place was going to full of Death Eaters. In fact, you were surprised that the Arours hadn't stopped by for a raid.

"What's the rest say?" You said yawning.

'The Wizarding community is currently under threat from an organization calling itself the Death Eaters.' Draco read with a hint a laughter in his voice. 'Observing the following simple security guidelines will help protect you, your family, and your home from attack.' "They won't be attacking here." Draco added as a side note before continuing.  '1. You are advised not to leave the house alone.  2. Particular care should be taken during the hours of darkness.  Wherever possible, arrange to complete journeys before night has fallen.  3. Review the security arrangements around your house, making sure that all family members are aware of emergency measures such as Shield and Disillusionment Charms, and, in the case of underage family members,  Side-Along-Apparition.  4. Agree on security questions with close friends and family so as to detect Death Eaters masquerading as others by use of the Polyjuice Potion (see page 2).  5. Should you feel that a family member, colleague, friend, or neighbor is acting in a strange manner, contact the Magical Law Enforcement Squad at once. They may have been put under the Imperious Curse (see page 4).  6. Should the Dark Mark appear over any dwelling place or other building, DO NOT ENTER, but contact the Auror office immediately.  7. Unconfirmed sightings suggest that the Death Eaters may now be using Inferi (see page 10). Any sighting of an Inferius, or encounter with same, should be reported to the Ministry IMMEDIATELY.'  Draco finished reading.

"What is an Inferi?" You asked.

"A corps that is controlled by means of dark magic." Draco said casually. You sat up.

"A dead body?" You asked, disgusted. Draco nodded and was now reading over the paper, that was sitting on the stand next to him. "Is it True?" You asked, pushing the paper down so he would stop reading.

"Don't know." He answered, looking at you. "I haven't heard anyone talking about using an Inferi, but I guess it is possible."

"That's horrible." You said. "Why do dark wizards have to be so dark?" You asked, more to yourself than Draco." He shrugged his shoulders and lifted the paper again. You moved to sit on the edge of the bed. "I can understand why Sam hasn't replied to me all summer, I wouldn't either." You said and stood up. You walked over to (n/n), who was at the foot of Draco's bed. You were petting him when Draco spoke again.

"Hey, is says here that Fudge was sacked." Draco looked over the top of his paper.

"I saw that comming." You replied. "If he would have just listened to Potter about the him being back, then the safety measurements the Ministry sent out, would already be in place." You sat down on the foot of the bed, still petting your niffler. "Does the paper say who replaced him?"

"Rufus Scrimgeour." Draco said. You truned to see him look as if he was reading an invisible paper floating in the air. "I think I've heard that name before." Draco mumbled before his sudden look of realization. "He was the head of the Auror Office."

"Then he should be a good Minister, shouldn't he?" You said looking back down at (n/n). You heard Draco flip the page. The sound of the room fell silent, except for the sound of the paper rustling.

Later that evening, you sat on the couch in the drawing room listening to the conversations all over the room. These days, the manner was full of people, who seemed to have made it their home too. Draco, who was talking to his group of friends, broke free and joined you on the couch. You layed your head on his shoulder.

"You ok?" Draco asked.

"I'm exhausted." You sighed.

"So go to bed." Draco said sweetly.

"Not that kind of exhausted." You said, sitting up and smiling at him. "I mean, there are just too many people around."

"Then, let's go for a walk." Draco suggested and looked at the door. "I doubt anyone will notice our absence." You nooded. Draco stood and offered his hand, which you took and stood too.