I'd been living with Draco in France for about a week and I'd finally convinced him to let James come over for dinner. Mum was cooking dinner and me and Draco were in the living room. I know my mother only agreed for me, she knew I'd always wanted to know my father, but since coming here she'd been reclusive and would spend most of her time in her room.
"So, umm, about James" Draco began
"You did not cancel again" I whine
"No. It's just, I'm sure your mothers told you about her school days. I cannot stand his father so I don't think I'll be joining you for dinner tonight"
"It's not like Uncle Harry is coming tonight, plus James is as far from him as you can imagine, for me please" I ask pleasingly, he looks at me and sighs,
"Fine but no promises". We sit in comfortable silence as we watch out movie.
Ring. The doorbell sounds, I rush to the door and crush James in a hug.
"It's been so long" I say into his shoulder
"I know" He whispers into my hair, I can feel Draco's eyes boring into us so I untangle myself from his arms before Draco does something.
"We should go wait in the kitchen" Draco says uncomfortably,
"Wait" James says as Draco turns around, "I hope you don't mind but I brought my dad". Draco spins on his heel face contorted in a scowl, "why" he says trying to be calm
"Well Aunt Mione's been gone so long and we've all missed her so dad insisted on tagging along to see how she's doing". Draco gritted his teeth, as a pop filled the air. A man with raven black hair and startling green eyes appeared behind his son with a bowl covered in foil.
"Potter, welcome" Draco says through his teeth
"Malfoy" Harry says acknowledging him, "I brought Caprese Salad" he adds holding up the tinfoiled bowl. Draco takes it and rushes off to the kitchen, most likely trying to avoid interaction with the Potters at all costs.
"Were's Mione" Uncle Harry asks giving me a hug.
"Kitchen" I say taking James to the living room. Uncle Harry follows Draco's path to find mum.
"Oh shut it Potter, this has nothing to do with you" A voice says loudly
"What did you do to her" another voice angrily responds. The slam of a door and footsteps signal the first argument of the night. My mother bolts from the kitchen as the two men continue to squabble.
"What's wrong mum" I ask concerned
"Well they were being civil talking about quidditch then I dropped a platter when I saw Harry in the dining room because I was so surprised to see him. So then he got upset at Draco because I looked so tired. Then they started just bickering like children." My mum says annoyed. I stand up an idea to stop them from arguing.
"Dinners ready" I say into the kitchen door. The men look at each other angrily and walk to the dining area in a hurry. Mum is already sitting serving up dishes of food. I head to the chair next to James when Draco grabs my arm and pulls me to a chair between him and mum.
"We came here to see them" Harry says annoyed
"And I don't want her sitting next to him" Draco says gritting his teeth
"Why because he's my son" Harry says seething
"No because she's my daughter and I don't want her sitting next to a boy I barely know" Draco says spitefully
"Afraid she'll want to leave" Harry mocks
"Fuck off Potter"
"Ferret face" Harry mutters
"So we are back to childish insults potty" Draco retorts
"Not at the table" Mum says impatiently, glancing between the two men, "your acting like children" they ignore her and continue to argue.
"Yes because you never grew up" Harry spits, "I haven't seen Hermione or Ida since they came here with you. Hermiones only here to protect her daughter. You can't just show up and take away her life. It's selfish and childish"
"So, are we sensitive, afraid dear Mione will make new friends" Draco fires back
My mother stands up, her chair scratching the floor. She slams her hands on the table. "I said not at the table" She repeats, "Draco, Ida has every right to see the rest of her family without you insulting them. Harry Draco welcomed you into his house you don't need to argue with him at every chance" she takes her seat again and begins eating.
"Sorry Mione" Harry mumbles
"You can sit next to them" Draco mutters gesturing at James. I take my seat between Harry and James and begin eating. We eat in silence before James starts a conversation
"Uncle Ron took me to a Cannons game the other day and let me tell you they sucked, Harper cannot block a quaffle to save his life"
"At least he's better than their chasers, they can't throw a quaffle" Draco adds amused
"The Applebee arrows need better competition" I muse
"The arrows are the best. I heard they are trying to transfer divisions" Harry informs us, the meal continues as we discuss Quidditch. Mum clears the tables with a small smile as we continue to discuss the game.
"We should get tickets some time, it could be fun to go all together" Harry says, "but we should get going Gin's probably worried". Mum pops her head out of the kitchen and gives Harry a kiss on the cheek, and James a hug. The two men he's towards the door before Harry turns around to say something.
"By Mione, owl is of you need to escape for a day, we miss you" Harry says as he stands at the door to leave James at his tail.
"Bye Harry, I hope you get those tickets". As Harry and James close the door, the soft pop of them apparating away can be heard.
Later that night I'm getting ready for bed, when Draco comes in.
"Sorry about tonight, I really tried but he gets on my nerves" He apologizes
"You seemed to be really getting along, he even called you Draco, seems like progress to me" I say.
"I guess he's tolerable" He says, standing in the doorway awkwardly.
"You better get those tickets Dad, sounds like it could be fun" I say kissing his cheek before climbing into my bed. He flicks of the light and closes the door, Before he leaves I swear I can here him mumble, "sounds like progress to me"
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