thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

Draco couldn't help but tense at the words. This was starting to remind him of the conversation he had with Jake a few days ago. He sat down in the chair indicated for him. It was going to be a very stressful day already. It didn't look like things went well between Remus and Tonks, if Remus was already starting the day with this conversation.

"Alright...Did I really mess things up by becoming friends with him...and forming feelings?" he hesitantly questioned.

"Mess things up, no. But it's... become more complicated because of it." Remus tapped his index finger slowly on the mug in his hands. "We need to discuss what might possibly happen. Tonks wants to meet this Jake of yours, and so do I. I... need to decide what will happen with him. If he's capable of truly keeping this secret and maybe do a little research on his family. If we can find any sort of past connections to the wizarding community, that would help, but if not and he doesn't seem like he can handle it, I have to deal with that."

He held up a hand. "He might need to just forget about magic, that's all, but... Draco, you haven't known him for very long."

At the mention of Jake forgetting about magic, Draco frowned and looked away. He knew that he only known Jake for a short amount of time...but it was hard to explain that things just felt right around him. He could trust Jake with anything and know that it wouldn't be used against him.

"Researching his family might be hard... Jake said he was adopted. His parents also don't speak to him anymore. He keeps in touch with his sister and their grandmother....Their grandmother I think is from our community. Judging by the way he describes her leads to that direction. Although, she's technically not related either just a long term friend of the family." Draco willingly explained. "I just didn't catch his grandmother's name...I should have asked."

Well that got more complicated. Remus' brows knitted as he listened, trying to follow. "So Jake is adopted. Is this sister a half-sister? A full sister? Not blood related? And the grandmother... can you get information? Or no, we'll ask tonight when he's here." Another small shake of his head. "Why do you get the feeling this grandmother - not related, you're sure? - is part of us?"

"His sister is the only child his family naturally had. It sounded like they had a lot of complications...which is why they eventually adopted Jake. Jake said that she didn't use any technology either and that he actually had to write her letters in order to keep in touch. That one had stood out the most. Jake relies heavily on his technology. He had said that she was different from all the rest."

Draco replied as he took some time to think about the grandmother.

"That does give off the impression of one of us, but it could just be an eccentric Muggle. ...A squib, perhaps?" He brought up a hand, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. Needed to shave, still. Tonks wasn't keen on his idea of seeing how he looked with a beard someday, so shaving it was. "We can prod a little tonight and ask him more about her and his family, but I don't want to push too far. Really... Tonks and I need to meet him first."

He had a few thoughts in the back of his mind, things he wouldn't tell Draco about. This was enough of a concern to know that possibly this young man might not be able to keep such a secret and they would all get in trouble for not having turned him in... perhaps they might need to make certain he told the truth on his intentions.

"Maybe. I never thought of that." Draco admitted and gave a small frown realizing that the little information he could give wasn't enough to really help. There had been more questions he wanted to ask Jake, but was worried it was too much to ask right away.

"Talking about his family though is bit of a sensitive subject for him because of what happened," Draco pointed out. "His grandmother and sister though are safer subjects."

"I'll keep that in mind." Remus shook his head a little, trying to keep this all in the back of his head. "...I know well enough that this is going to be a sore subject, Draco, but we can't avoid talking about it either. Do you have a plan in mind to discuss this with your parents." Not so much a question as a statement, blank and blunt.

Draco frowned as he took a drink of his coffee. He could feel his face pale even more then it was now. "I know I have to. If I couldn't hide it from you, I know I won't be able with my parents. Maybe my father...but my mother would find out in a heart beat.

I don't even know what to say or even how to approach the subject. I might have been easier if maybe Jake was a wizard too...but the fact that he's Muggle as well is not going to make the situation better."

"Then you need to decide on what you want to do." He spread his hand on the table, trying to make sure that Draco understood the ramifications of his actions. "You need to realize that by being in this relationship - one I don't have a say against, before you think otherwise, Muggle or man - you are risking your parents disowning you. I know they love you, and I want that to be what comes through in the end, but that risk is there."

"I know...Jake lost his parents because of his choice. But...how can I be myself if I'm always having to hide who I am?" Draco replied his expression filled with despair. "If I keep doing what my parents expect me to do I'll just be where I was before....I would have my parents and that would be it. I never expected any of this to happen when I came here."

"Quite frankly, neither did I," Remus agreed with a quiet sigh, pulling his hand back as he thought. "I need you to decide on what you'll do if it comes to that. Tonks... needs to talk to her mother and come to a decision on what she thinks about this situation. It wasn't what she was expecting, either."

He hesitated, then said softly, "no matter what, Draco... I'm going to make sure you're okay. That you'll have a place and be safe. Don't fear that you'll be without, one way or the other. The rest we can't predict, but this much I can be certain of."

"Jake had said that if things went south I was welcomed at his place... He was the one to bring up the topic earlier wanting me to understand what could happen. Only... I wouldn't know what to do for a job. I never worked before. I don't think anyone in the wizard community would take me and I don't know anything about Muggle work..."

Draco admitted. There was some relief to know that Remus wouldn't leave his side even if everyone else did. "I didn't mean to put either of you in this mess..."

Good on Jake's part, to offer that, which improved his like of the boy before they'd even met. "That means you've spoken in more detail about your parents to him, then?" Just how much had Draco told this Muggle? "As far as a job, we can work through that. You were speaking about going to college in America, but there may be other avenues. You're not unskilled, and Melinda might be able to help as well, but it won't be an easy start, that much I know. But you won't be alone."

"He understood that they weren't well liked and had a hard time accepting change." Draco replied. "I had made that clear before he knew about the magic. He is also aware that I hadn't been a nice person either."

He frowned at the mention of going to America. He still wanted to go that route...but he knew if he didn't have his family support he might be able to go there. "I still would like to go...or at least check to see if that's what I want...

I also believe that if I don't have my parents support it won't be something I could do. I was just trying to get other options. At least knowing that you are helping eases some of that fear."

"Like I said... we'll look into things. Don't discount the possibility of America quite so quickly. However.. if you're determined that your parents will find out, and I don't disagree with that, let's do something else, first." He tapped his fingers calmly, thinking. "Jake doesn't have to be introduced as a Muggle, you know." The beginning of a possible method of 'better' introduction was coming to mind.

"What are you implying?" Draco questioned a little uncertain by this idea. "My parents would want to do a background check like you wish to do now. It's going to have to be a really crafty story with enough supporting information."

"They're going to do a background check on-- bloody hell." Remus rubbed his brow. "Even if they do that-- oh damn. Damn." Remus whispered a curse. "The destruction of the Muggle-born records. Even if there is something to be found, we might have already been lost, but at the same time, your parents will run into the same problem. All those years of records are gone thanks to the Dark Lord."

"And this was why Pansy was safe." Draco replied in a wary tone. "If it was someone they weren't familiar with they would want a background check. They would have to see if that person was suitable. Really it's quite ridiculous at this point."

He did frown a bit at the mention of the records being destroyed. "I suppose that will benefit us a little here. But it would be nice to know if he did have kind of connection with us"

"Yes, it is ridiculous, but your parents won't see that." Sigh. Why did the Malfoys have to be so damn difficult? This was their son, who they should love unconditionally, yet he constantly heard conditions on that love. He gave a small nod, silently agreeing. "Unfortunately, i doubt we'll have much luck no matter what. If he was adopted to Muggles... there's very little liklihood there's any connection. That doesn't just happen."

"What was this idea that you had in mind?" Draco promoted, since the records were no good.

"Maybe, we can make this work." At this point, Draco was willing to give everything a chance.

"We simply... don't mention that he's a Muggle for as long as possible," Remus said bluntly, actually laughing a little at his own words. How Sirius would have grinned at him now for suggesting something like this. "Try to let Jake win over your parents on his own before they find out the truth. It... isn't the best of plans, but it very well may work."

May. He'd had worse odds, in his years.

Draco bulked at the idea. So they were basically at square one. He wasn't too sure if he was comfortable with the idea...but it might be better going this route instead of trying to fabricate a story.

"Maybe... If they even give him a chance." Draco gave a wary sigh not very comforted by the idea.

"I'm sorry, Draco. I know it's not a very good plan, but we're more than a bit limited on choices, here. We're going to have to come up with a plan and work off of that." He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I wonder... if Andromeda approves with Tonks... maybe we could get an ally to help." It was a long shot, though, a little too long, but it might be possible.

"I don't know...the way Tonks had explained that I don't think she was very keen of me," Draco replied in a sullen voice. "We'll just let this go and see where it leads us."

He wasn't happy with the idea, but it was the only thing they could do. This day was not off to a promising start and his nerves were already shot.

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