Harry's a what?

Chapter 23

Narcissa just stared at Draco then said,

"Ginny Weasley as in the Minister's niece?" Draco nodded and went back to pacing. Narcissa let out a sigh, gently grabbed Draco's arm and pulled him next to her on the bed. She then said, "Well you tell her the truth and if she stays with you great if not it's okay." Draco then looked at his mom and asked,

"Why does father hate me mama? Did I do something to make him hate me?" Narcissa pulled her son into a hug and said,

"He doesn't hate you. He is just very stuck in his ways. He truly believes that Voldemort knows best and that all non-pure bloods are less than human, especially muggleborns. He tries to force his opinions onto everyone around him. It also has a lot to do with how he was raised too. The best thing to do is when it comes to having to deal with your father is smile and nod. He does love you, he just doesn't know how to show it." Draco nodded. Narcissa kissed him on the head and said, "You know I love you right?" Draco smiled,

"Yes Mama I know you do!"

"Good now get washed up it's time for dinner!"

A week later Harry received the following letter from Draco.

    Dear Harry,

        I am so sorry that I missed your birthday party. Something came up and I will explain on the train. Happy belated Birthday."

            Your friend,

                Draco Malfoy

Harry smiled at the letter. School came fast. Harry met his friends on the train platform. They slowly boarded. Harry got on first followed by Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Neville, and Luna. They all filled into a compartment. Draco joined them after the train left the station. He poked his head in and said,

"Hey guys can I talk to Ginny alone for a minute please." Ginny stood up and followed Draco to the luggage compartment. After making sure they were alone, Draco sat Ginny down on a trunk and said,

"Ginny something happened over the summer and I want you to know that it doesn't change how I feel about you."

"Draco what happened?" Draco took a deep breath and pulled up his left sleeve to reveal the outline of the dark mark. He pulled his sleeve down and hung his head in shame. Ginny pulled his head up forcing him to look her in the eyes. "Did you have a choice?" Draco shook his head. "Then I don't care." She put her hand on the back of his neck and pulled him into a kiss. After a few minutes, they walked back to the train car hand in hand. Draco opened the door and they walked in. He closed the door and sat next to Ginny. He then cleared his throat and said,

"So I have something to tell you guys." Everyone stopped talking and looked at him. Draco then said,

"So over the summer I was forced into doing something I didn't want to do. My father forced me to join the dark-side. This changes nothing between us. I am still the same Draco. There just may be times when I am a jerk to your guys and it is because I have a part to play. If I do or say anything that seems out of the ordinary I don't mean it." At first no one said anything then Neville asked,

"Do you have the dark mark?" Draco nodded. Ron swallowed and Harry quickly squeezed his arm. Luna then said,

"Just because he has the dark mark doesn't mean he is evil." Draco smiled and Harry then said,

"Draco I don't hold it against you. You are one of my best friends and if you say that you didn't have a choice and that you want nothing to do with it then I trust you." Everyone in the car nodded in agreement. The train soon arrived at Hogsmeade Station and the school year began.