thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

"...you're telling me Skype is strange and you're then telling me you use fireplaces like telephones." A raised eyebrow, trying to point out in turn how strange that is, but he slid his arms over Draco's hips. "...Careful though or I'll take you right back into the bedroom." A teasing, playful look, stealing a quick kiss.

Okay, he had to admit in the way Jake pointed out it was rather strange and that earned a chuckle. Only he wasn't going to openly admit it. "I did promise that we would finish what we started earlier," Draco replied wit a sly smile.

The chuckle was enough to prove he had gotten his point across. He smiled more at Draco's turn of phrase. "Is that so?" He murmured playfully. "Well then... seems to me like you should make good on that." He very well would let Draco lead the way if he wanted this time, though he knew Draco was still... learning, as it were.

Draco gave a playful tug toward the bedroom. His experience had only been with Pansy and a few one night stands. Jake was first the guy he had ever shown interest in. He was basically relearning everything he had known.

Jake would make sure Draco learned, one step at the time. There was something pleasant about getting to exhaust the other, curled up later against his side, then talk. About whatever came to mind because not there wasn't a giant lie between them. Falling asleep like that was even better, until he had to get up for work. A shower for them both, a walk for Lucky, then a quick question before he left.

"...Dragon, do you have a spell to unlock doors in your arsenal?"

Draco hated the fact that it was time to leave. Even though he hadn't meant to stay as long as he did. He gave a curious glance at Jake with the question.

"I can easily unlock doors, but I would feel as if I'm breaking in." He admitted. "Even if I got past that part you got to break through all the wards put on the house."

"There's no wards here to be had," Jake pointed out, grinning. "I wanted to know if I needed to give you a key or not. I told you, my home is a safe place for you. Always welcomed. If you can pop the door open, that'll do." He smiled just a bit more. "Unless you want a physical key, just have to wait until I can get one."

"I wouldn't mind a physical key. This means a lot to me." Draco replied with a wide smile. His whole face lit up at the news. "But for now I can settle on using a spell to unlock it."

He loved when he could get that smile out of Draco. He stole another kiss, then squeezed one more time before he pulled back. "Get here by five Friday, okay? We'll get picked up, hit up for groceries, then go out to the mountains. Make sure you have everything packed because theres no going back no matter how stupid we are." grin.

"Alright, I will be there at five." He gave a quick kiss in return and then head back to his place leaving Jake at his work place.

A few days later, Draco approached Remus. He had wanted to talk to Remus before hand about the possible idea, but never got that opportunity. They had a long discussion on what to do with the Malfoy Mannor and were finally content on what to do with the place. They allowed him to make the final decision and even though there was some tension about the decision they were okay with it. Now it was just to finalize things.

"Remus?" Draco approached him. "There was something I wanted to discuss with you and I wanted your opinion on it before a final decision was made."

"Draco!" The older man smiled. "I was actually coming to look for you and find out if you were busy tonight." He had that twinkle in his eye, meaning he was up to something. "If you need my help, you know I'll offer it, but I was wondering if you wanted to go out for another round of training tonight. If you aren't going out, of course."

"I wouldn't mind a training session tonight," Draco replied with a grin, quiet excited by the idea. Those training sessions were always fun and he could never expect what would happen with Remus in charge.

He moved to sit down next to Remus. "It's a rather complex situation involving the Malfoy Mannor." Draco stated. He spoke in a more serious manner wanting to let Remus know he wasn't jesting or that it was some trick.

"And a conversation of yours had gotten me thinking. What if the werewolves had a stable place to live? If that would help their situation at all."

"Excellent!" Remus said as Draco agreed. He had really enjoyed being a teacher to his students at Hogwarts, something he missed more than anything minus his friends.

However, when Draco looked so serious, his own seriousness kicked in and he sat down, listening. He could well imagine things were complicated with the old Malfoy Manor. Many wouldn't want it for the connotations it held, many couldn't afford it, and he imagined also that the Malfoys wouldn't want to sell to just anyone.

Then Draco dropped that bombshell. He stared at the young man for several moments before his mouth worked, shut, then he tried again. "...Draco, what are you suggesting?"

"I was thinking that maybe we could offer the Malfoy Mannor as some kind safe haven for the werewolves." Draco quietly replied. He suddenly found it hard to speak it it took a few minutes before he did respond and he spoke in a careful tone.

"You saved my family and myself. It's a debt we can never repay especially with how we treated you before. None of us can return to our home, but we can't kept letting it just rot from not being used either. We thought...that this would be one way to repay you.

We were going to entrust the mannor to you and Tonks."

Remus needed that time to get over his shock. He couldn't believe what Draco was offering them. Tonks had known luxury to some degree (more like what he considered luxury) but he hadn't - he couldn't even imagine what the Manor would be like. What would they do with such a place? Would Tonks even want to live there? Would the Malfoys want it retained as it was? A place for werewolves to truly live? The Manor had grounds, he assumed. Ones they could wall in, or charms, for the wolves to run...

He rubbed his brow because he had a thousand thoughts and questions all at once.

"I.. I never expected to be repaid anything, Draco. I don't want you to believe you owe me anything." But... "This is... An incredible gift to offer. Are you certain you want to give up your home?"

"Yes, we've had a long discussion over it and in the end it was my decision on what to do with it. The Mannor would have went to me." Draco breathed as he shook his head in agreement. It was still hard for him to explain everything knowing how serious this was for both ends of the party.

"It took a while for my parents to accept the possible idea, but it does let the place still be with in the family. The only stipulation was to keep the Mannor as close to it's original design as possible...but it can be updated for things like electricity.

And we really don't want the Daily Prophet turning this into some kind of story and making it a skeptical. The two of you have time to think this over...just know that we aren't expecting anything in return either. It's not some kind of trick."

Remus let out a slow breath, struggling with where to start with this. First, he knew he needed to discuss it with his wife. "I need to talk to Tonks, first. There's... there's quite a bit on the line here. I... Thank you, also. Draco. You caught me off guard with this and I'm... not quite sure what to even say to this except thank you. I just need some time to decide on.. probably quite a few questions even before a decision."

"I know it was a a lot to take in...I wasn't sure how to even approach you on the subject with out being a big shock factor. This idea had been playing in my head for some time...

Go ahead and think about it and when you're ready to discuss more we can probably arrange to hold another discussion." Draco said still in a careful tone.

"What... What brought this on, exactly? I didn't imagine your parents were thrilled about helping werewolves, regardless of my nature personally." He didn't want to be cruel about it, or sound like he was rejecting such a gift, but he was trying to understand Draco's mindset. He didn't want to steal this young man's inheritance from him on a quick decision.

"Melinda had brought it to our attention that something needed to be done about the Malfoy Mannor. My father feels that he can never return to it as a lot of the obstacles he's still facing deal with the mannor. My mother also doesn't wish to return. Nor do I. Too much happened there.

Ultimately the decision became mine because the Mannor would have been given to me. My father felt it was time I made a decision on my own and used this as a starting point.

I'll admit they weren't keen on the idea. They almost denied it." Draco softly explained hating to even admit that part.

"But I also pointed out that this would help repay our debt to you, also show to the community that we were trying to change. Actions always spoke louder then words...."

Remus sighed quietly, thinking. It was a lot to hear that from a Malfoy, as they tended towards quite a lot of words, but that wasn't a terribly fair thought either. Draco was changing; perhaps his family was as well.

"And you're certain of this choice? You would always be welcome, you always have a place in our home, but if this is put in motion, I want you to be sure it's a decision you can live with."

"I'm certain of it," Draco replied in a determined tone.

"It wasn't a decision I made lightly. My parents are going this week to the Mannor with Melinda to retrieve all the paper work. They're also going to look at the condition of the place as well."

That wouldn't be an easy visit, Remus guessed. He took a breath and nodded. "...I understand. I'll talk to Tonks tomorrow when we're both awake." He gave a small smile, nodding. "I'll find out what questions we have, okay? I know Tonks will have some and... that's just the beginning of things."

"It's going to be a difficult transition for the both of us. I don't see this going to go smoothly as I wish it would go. I just wanted to try to some how help. Try to amend things that have been done." Draco said and gave a small smile. "Even though I think people will still try to use it against us."

"As much as they'll try to use it against us, even if it's none of their business. Still, if what you're looking for, in part, is to prove that you and your family are changing? I think you've hit on something that is going to make people start to question - in the right way - your changing." Remus gave a soft, warm smile. "Let's take this one step at a time."

But even if Remus tried to sound calm and warm and appreciative, which he was, he was trying to handle his brain's own piling of questions, possibilities, and worries.

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