Chapter 24
- Brother, what spell did you use? Was it powerful? - The curious Flora was immediately interested.
- It was the Depulso spell, and yes, it was quite powerful.....
- You were able to use Depulso? Draco, that's incredible! I must brag about your success to my friends. Make them all envious of your talent.
- You're right, Narcissa. Everyone should know the greatness of the Malfoy house and the talent in their blood. - Lucius agreed. His face was clearly proud.
- 'Mum, what is this Depulso spell? What does it do? - Flora was immediately so interested that she even put aside her cutlery and prepared to listen carefully.
- It's a spell for fourth-year students, dear. It forcefully throws the opponent away, thus rendering him helpless for a while. And if there's an obstacle in the way, the opponent may lose consciousness from the blow. And the fact that your brother was able to learn it on his own shows how diligent a student he is and at the same time a talented and in the future powerful wizard. Take an example from him, Flora.
- All right, Mother. As soon as I get my magic wand, I will definitely ask my brother to teach me this spell! - she nodded like a dummy.
- Oh, that's not what I meant... but come on, we'll get back to that topic when you get your wand. - Narcissa smiled helplessly, then stroked Flora's head and we went back to dinner, talking about all sorts of interesting topics...
After dinner, as promised to Flora, we piled into my room, where I told her about school practically until dawn. By this time her young body had already begun to be unable to stand such sitting and at some point she fell asleep right on my bed. Well, in order not to disturb her sleep, I decided to let her sleep with me. We used to do that a lot before I left for Hogwarts anyway....
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Morning, or rather lunch, judging by the sunlight streaming through the window, didn't greet me pleasantly. Both of my arms were heavy and unresponsive. They were also desensitized and a little wet. As soon as I turned my head, Flora's blond hair caught my eye. She was using my hand as a pillow, and her mouth was dripping with saliva, while her face was adorned with a happy smile. Now it was clear where the heaviness and phlegm came from. But what confused me was that there was a similar situation on the other side. So, without wasting any time, my head automatically turned to the opposite side, and the situation there was exactly the same as with Flora. Same blonde hair, my hand instead of a pillow, and saliva dripping from my mouth onto my hand.
It was Flora's friend, Daphne Greengrass. They looked so much alike you'd think they were sisters. Same age, hair color, eye color, and even hair style with height. And they, like Flora, were as close to me as possible. Huh, what can you take from a little girl who seriously considers me her big brother. After all, our families have been friends for generations.
- Droolers! Time to get up! - I finally decided to wake them up. It was nice to look at their sleeping angelic faces, which, by the way, hid some devils, but my arms threatened to fall off at any moment.
- Mmm, good morning, brother! - Flora mumbled, and then yawned and stretched.
- Good morning, little brother, Flora! - Daphne woke up after Flora and repeated her actions.
- Oh! Hi Daphne, when did you get here? And why did you sleep with us? - Flora perked up at the sight of her best friend.
- Hehehe, I got here this morning as soon as I heard about Draco coming home from school. But you were asleep and I was bored. So I was drowsy too, so I joined you.
- But it doesn't matter. Draco, tell me about Hogwarts! What you did there and everything!
- Again? Let Flora tell you all about it, I've got a sore throat from telling her about school all night.
- Oh, well, if it's her and not you, it won't be as interesting. Oh, please! - the girl made a pitiful face, but not a muscle in my face quivered.
- Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please! - Daphne kept trying, her face growing more and more pitiful and her tears almost flowing.
- Daphne... your tricks won't work on me anymore. So you don't have to try, I've said it all. - I also looked at her indifferently, and then I got up from the bed and started walking towards the door to go to the bathroom and wash up.
- Draco, Hogwarts has clearly ruined you! - Finally realizing that her manipulations were no longer working, Daphne pouted and looked at me with a hurt look. Another move by the devious and cunning devil, which I safely ignored and left the room.
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The days passed like minutes. Every day different people came to visit, and there was no time for boredom at home. Finally, when I woke up one morning and went downstairs, I noticed a pile of presents under the decorated tree.
- Merry Christmas, son. - came the voice of my mother from behind me.
- Merry Christmas, Mom! Where's Dad? He's away on business again, isn't he?
- Uh-huh. Let's wake up your sister first, and then we'll have breakfast together. And then you can start unwrapping your presents. What do you say?
- Sure, Mom. I wouldn't have done it without Flora anyway, otherwise she'd be mad at me for a week. Remember that time I opened one of the presents while she was washing up? I thought she'd never speak to me after that, ha ha.
As soon as my voice trailed off, hurried footsteps sounded from upstairs, and a few moments later, Flora appeared in front of us. Her pajamas were sloppily dressed, her hair was sticking out in all directions, and her eyes were puffy as a panda's, but they burned like torches in the darkness.
- Good morning mom, brother! And Merry Christmas to you! - Flora shouted and was about to rush into the pile of presents, but her mother Narcissa caught her by the scruff of the neck like a little kitten and stopped her.
- What is this appearance young lady? Go wash up and clean yourself up first! You're not a little girl anymore, so you should watch yourself and be able to restrain your impulses.
- Oh ma'am.
- Don't even start! Breakfast first, then fun. Now get to the bathroom!