Comments | fiery_inception: But there was a star danced, and under that was I born

laural_daphne in fiery_inception

But there was a star danced, and under that was I born

Feb 27, 2008 09:24

Characters: Draco Malfoy and Daphne Greengrass
Date/Time: Wednesday February 27, 2002 9:30ish
Location: Malfoy Manor
Rating: PG

( Don't you think some flowers, Pretty Daisies, might relieve the gloom? )

status: complete, status: invitation only, event: birthday celebration, status: incomplete, location: malfoy manor, character: draco malfoy, character: daphne greengrass

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dmalfoy_purbld February 27 2008, 16:19:02 UTC

Draco had returned late to the Manor, and lightly drunk. It was a matter of perverse pride that he had not managed to get as piss drunk as Severus during the course of the evening, though the temptation had been great. Still, he did appear slightly worse for the wear, but only slightly.

Dressed in a black banded collar shirt and pants, he was still exceptionally stylish. As Tibby entered, Draco stood, expecting and seeing Daphne follow several steps behind. He smiled at her and nodded.

"Good morning, Daphne. Happy Birthday."

He stepped towards her and motioned to the dining room. "Breakfast should be waiting for us."

laural_daphne February 27 2008, 21:57:01 UTC

Daphne stepped forward to meet Draco's position and kissed him on the cheek before moving toward the dining room.

"Good morning, Draco. Thank you so much for having me over. I think this is a good way to start my birthday." She smiled as she often did.

"Are you all right, though? You look a bit beaten down." Her eyes followed down his body but quickly went back to his face. "Only a bit, but still. Rough night?"

dmalfoy_purbld February 28 2008, 04:27:00 UTC

He smiled a little, somewhat weakly, and motioned for her to sit at the table. It was casual, so he did not feel the need for chivalric formality.

"Of course." He shrugged at the comment about his demeanor. "Long night. Bloody Prophet needs to be dismantled. Did you read it?"

He sat down and picked out a lemon poppy muffin and served himself some fresh fruit. The table itself was laden with bowls of oranges, apples, fresh berries as well as various muffins, toast points both brown and white, as well as juices and chilled water.

"Do you want something warmer? We can have french toast or waffles or whatever it is you normally like."

laural_daphne February 28 2008, 04:39:51 UTC

"No, no this is fine. Thank you." Daphne took a blueberry muffin and some other assorted berries and sat gently down in her seat.

"But, yes. I read the Prophet. They need to kick a swift kick in the arse for printing that article." She smiled as gently as she could.

"Will you be all right?"

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dmalfoy_purbld March 1 2008, 01:35:53 UTC

He nodded briefly at her acceptance. Good. One thing taken care of. Especially with Pansy back in town, he had to assert his preferences, and if he didn't, Pansy would simply assume and Daphne wouldn't have a chance. She'd come back into his life first. He wanted that chance.

Besides, Daphne made something flutter. Pansy didn't. Or at least, he didn't think she did.

"No, they shouldn't. I hope they will." Though he prayed to Merlin, Circe and anyone else listening that that wouldn't mean Potter at their table as well.

"If not, I'll be heading to talk to them nonetheless."

He noticed she hadn't said anything. Not believing her views changed, he at least was accepting that she was trying to curb her outward reaction. Well, it was a step.

Not that he was serious about her, but it was always a good thing to know.

laural_daphne March 1 2008, 01:51:05 UTC

"That's understandable." She nodded.

"I know this is a odd question for a guy, but... do you know what you'll be wearing?" She couldn't hold back a small laugh at her own question and rolled her eyes at how silly it must sound.

Again she muffled her laugh, but this time in her drink. It was an odd question, but she liked fashion and the question hadn't even made it into her mind before it came out. It seemed when she held in other opinions, certain screened small talk got by the filters that told her this person wouldn't care.

dmalfoy_purbld March 1 2008, 15:27:52 UTC

He nearly did spit juice at that comment, but he smiled in reaction. "Dress robes. Of course. Formal dress robes." He never understood the female obsession with dress. Not that he didn't appreciate the effort they went through for him, or for any man. He simply didn't understand it.

"So, to counter," not that he cared, but it was expected, as was complete attention over the answer, "You? What will you be gracing the Wizarding World in?"

laural_daphne March 1 2008, 17:43:30 UTC

Daphne smiled that he was indulging her girlie question. It was probably bred into him to do so, though.

"I found this beautiful blue-green chiffon gown while shopping yesterday. One of a kind by this amazing Italian designer named Belial Hatta." Her eyes glistened with excitement over the dress. It had been one thing Augustus had bought for her and she couldn't wait to wear it.

"I think this pin with look good on it, though." She smiled again.

"Do you think you'll participate in the silent auction? My mother had wanted to donate some things but she has a bad habit of forgetting about deadlines."

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