The Light Brings Truth Brings Joy [HIATUS]

Talking

TW: MENTIONS OF ABUSE

Thursday, December 24th
Christmas Eve

        It was Luna and Draco who locked eyes first, the rest not daring to look into those icy blue orbs. They silently communicated, like how Fred and George always seemed to do. They obviously had a deep connection, even just being cousins. Like they could just read eachothers eyes without a second thought.

The wordless conversation ended with a small smile and short nod in her direction. "I always thought you two would make a nice couple. Though you're both rather thick headed so I assumed it would never get to this point. I suppose I was proven wrong." She just tried to change the subject for Draco's sake. But the atmosphere was still heavy after his comment.

Luckily, there was one thing that easily cut through the air and brought a new light to the room. None other than Bill Weasley walked through the door with a smile on his face. "Hello, everyone." A gentle wave was given, the man taking in the faces of everyone at the table. He made note of who all was there, finding he was the last to arrive. Hermione, Harry, Ron, Arthur, Molly, Ginny, Luna, Fred and George and a blonde he didnt recognize.

Bill got small smiles and greetings in return, the others clinging onto his presence for dear life to get out of the tension in the room. "Aw, did I miss lunch?" He noticed the plates practically licked clean besides Fred, George and Arthur's. "No matter - Just gives me time now to talk." Ginny was the first to get up, just greeting Bill with a hug before sitting down on the couch again with Luna following. Then it was Ron, Hermione, Harry and Draco to join. Molly just did dishes while Fred, George and Arthur finished eating.

"Alrighty, so- You're new." Bill points to Draco. "Ron said something about Harry bringing someone this year. Finally." He just flashed a smile, leaning back a bit in his seat. "Yes. I'm Harry's boyfriend. Draco Malfoy." Draco expected a handshake and a small threat as a greeting but what he got instead was Bill's smile dropping. "Malfoy." He repeats back, not holding much emotion behind his words. "Didnt your family get exposed as deatheaters?" It was harsh but true. This is what Harry had been worried about. Bill always spoke his mind.

"Why should I trust you with Harry?" It was a simple question, really, one that Draco would be quick to answer if not for the next. "Why should anyone trust you here when that's your family-" "I am not my family." Draco tells him quickly, making eye contact. He didnt raise his voice or get pissy with him. Didnt want to give him the satisfaction. That and he was more hurt than anything. Always compared to his Father.

"I am my own person. I was raised by my mother who is a very kind and respectful woman. My father forced her to become a death eater. He's the one you should see as a bad person." Draco sat up straight, attempting to compose himself. He truly hated hearing about his father. He already knew how horrid he was and he certainly did not need to be reminded.

"Just- Leave him be, Bill.." Ginny tried, sensing Draco's discomfort. It was written all over his face. "What is so bad about it? I'm simply getting to know him. If he wants to be with my little brother then he needs to prove himself better than what his parents have made of him." Bill crossed his arms. It wasnt much of a shocker that he considered Harry family but he has never referred to him as a younger brother before. It meant a lot to Harry but in this context - it didnt feel as good. "My parents have not made anything of me. I ask you kindly not to refer to both of them in a vulgar sense. If you will continue to mention them that way, be sure to leave my mother out of it. I already told you: She is a wonderful person. I dont care how much you toss my Father's name to the ground but leave my Mom out of it. Thank you." Draco held Harry's hand for comfort, not wanting to think about this right now but it seemed unavoidable.