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Chapter Fifteen:

Chapter Fifteen:

 

“We have less than a day left of holiday, I hate how soon we must go back.” Pansy whined as she sprawled across the rug in her satin pajamas. Elizabeth cocked a brow at the brunette, her arms out and fingers kissed the curls of the venetian rug below them. Draco walked back into the room, his pajamas matching the pair that Blaize wore. Astoria grinned like a bright light bulb behind them as she saw the group sprawled before her, her hands pushed the boys forward.

 

“So….?” The blond bounced nearly out of her satin garments.

 

“As always, you’re the best designer.” Daphne rolled her eyes as she put out her arms. Astoria leapt into her sister’s arm and cuddled down into her older siblings embrace. Daphne wore a tasteful silk tank with matching shorts, all with butterfly and rose designs placed along the silk. Elizabeth sported something similar, but with more vintage design along the sides, and lace straps and edges. Every year, Astoria’s present to them all were personalized matching pajamas in the person’s favorite fabric type. Blaize loved cotton, Pansy satin, Daphne and Elizabeth silk, Draco and Astoria velvet.

 

“Yes Astoria, always the fashionesta.” Elizabeth teased as she winked at the youngest of the crew. Astoria brimmed with pride as she bounced towards the tree to grab her first gift. As always, youngest first.

 

“So my present from Elizabeth is that you will be my accountant and business partner when I start my fashion line, right?” Astoria winked at Elizabeth before she tore into the obvious Elizabeth gift. Other than the ‘for A from E’, it was obvious because Elizabeth hand wrapped her gifts with brightly colored, polar bear wrapping paper, every year. Astoria’s face blew up as she saw the rather stylish brief case tote and matching wallet. “Are you serious? Val Jeva hasn’t even come out with his line yet! How did you get this?”

 

“I know a few fashion designers.” Elizabeth chuckled before she turned and grabbed a box of her wrapping paper with Draco’s name on it. “Next.”

 

He narrowed his eyes on her suspiciously, only to take it lightly from her. “Is this public appropriate?” He tested. Elizabeth rolled her eyes and slapped him as gently as she could on the arm.

 

“Just open it.” Elizabeth hissed as he grinned and ripped into the paper. It flew behind him as he stopped. There before him was the newest Arthimancy and Potion’s bibles. His eyes went wide only to look at her with the same looks.

 

“I didn’t… I never told … anyone.” He whispered.

 

“You think that I wouldn’t know what internships you had put applications for fifth year, then you’re as dumb as you look.” Elizabeth added, only to be interrupted as he pushed the books down and pulled her into a kiss. There were loud, audible groans, and a few whistles, as Blaize slapped at Draco’s leg.

 

“Keep it in the bedroom, horn dog.” Blaize teased, but when Elizabeth caught his glance, she could see it. Pride. Happiness. For the first time in a while, she could see them all smile, even Draco. How was it, that she was so enveloped in this love and fun, when the darkness sat just outside the room they were hold up in. The Greengrass mansion was not the Malfoy manor, but with a little tender push from Elizabeth, they decided to hold it here.