𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓻𝔂 𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓼

09: christmas - draco malfoy

The crackling fireplace and Draco's soft humming was the only thing that was herd as you sat in the large armchair, pressed close together. Christmas break had finally arrived at Hogwarts, a well earned pause from the constant studying at the castle. Draco had been spending Christmas at your house along with you and your family for the last two years, his parents was always welcome but always declined the invitation from your mother. Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father always thought too highly of himself, not wanting to associate himself with simple witches and wizards, but you always saw the longing of a real Christmas in Draco's mothers eyes. But since she wanted to please her husband, she kindly declined the offer.

It was an early morning, the sun hadn't started to rise just yet, but the sky was slowly getting a bit lighter. Big snowflakes was calmly falling down outside of the frosted window, landing softly on the deep snowy ground outside. Draco was playing with your hair as he hummed a lullaby that his mother used to sing when he was a small child. At the time when his home felt warm and safe, now it was just cold and rough. He was so great full for you and your family for letting him stay during Christmas, his favourite holiday. He looked down at your face, watching as the soft light from the fireplace and gingerbread scented candles light up your face. He loved you so much, so much it hurt him, but in the best way. He was so very scared that he would loose you.

You suddenly looked at him with a soft smile and warm eyes.

"I want to give you your Christmas gift, love" You said, sitting up slightly, the lack of your warmth against his chest made him shiver.

"Sure, i'll get yours." He said with a small smile. You went and grabbed the gifts and switched, beginning to open them.

You had given Draco a photo album that was filled with moving pictures of the both of you. It was photos all the way from first year, and you were now in fifth grade, a few pages left for the future years. You also gave him a dark green knitted sweater that was a bit oversized. He was so great full for the presents, thanking you over and over, pulling you close to him.

Draco handed you a small black boy with a dark green ribbon around it. You opened it and saw the most beautiful bracelet with his name engraved into it. It was a light silver color and it fit perfectly around your wrist. He grabbed something behind his back and showed you a identical bracelet, but with your name instead.

"Now were matching" He said and smiled. You helped him put it on his wrist and he put yours on your wrist. You hugged him close, breathing in his cologne, it made you feel so safe and loved. Draco began playing with your hair again, you relaxing into his chest as you looked through the photo album together.