Lucius was livid, his genius heir was making a mockery of him!

Was his wife lying to him all this time? No, she knew what would happen if he found out. What's the difference? Is he shy around people?

Lucius remembered the smirking glance that the boy gave him after hiding behind his wife.

He grabbed the boy by his ear, leading him back out the door they just entered. Trying to keep his anger hidden.

“Why did you do that?”

The boy just glared at him, rubbing his ear.

“Speak!”

He raised an eyebrow at Lucius’s yell and glanced at the doorway.

He messed up, didn't he? He was sure there'd be all sorts of gossip about him yelling at his son now, maybe even beating. He shouldn't have grabbed the brat by the ear.

Turning back to the boy after casting his privacy spells, he was sure the boy had changed since just a moment ago. Was he taller now?

“What did you tell them?”

What? Tell who?

“The lady said you were bragging about me. What. did. you. tell. them?”

“Listen here, bo-”

"NO, YOU LISTEN! I planned to stay out of the limelight, I even avoided those idiot kids, knowing I wouldn't be able to keep up the act. But some MORON was out there blabbing all my secrets. Weren't you supposed to be in Slytherin? The house of the cunning? Does spilling secrets left and right seem cunning to you?!”

THIS INSOLENT BRAT! Who does-

“What would grandma say about this, I wonder?”

Mother? Surely she... she... OH!

-

I watched as my final comment finally got through that thick skull of his. Fucking moron.

I really needed to know what he had told them. I can just act smart for my age, but if he told them about some of the other things, I'm sure my mother must have noticed... I'm royally screwed.

“I told them when you started walking and talking, and that you talk in full sentences. Crabbe and Goyle might know a bit more than that, if they didn't forget as soon as I told them.”

Ok, so I'm a smart kid who learned how to talk before everyone else. May as well play into it now. I wonder if Grandma Black is still alive? I'm sure she would be thrilled about her son-in-law.

“Ok, I can work with that... don’t say anything more than you already have. We can talk about compensation once this is all over.”

“Compensation?”

“For revealing more than you should. I'll need some things to change my plans now.”

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Not really though; I just have to put up with more nosy people than I prefer.

“*sigh*”

-

We reentered like nothing happened. Mother was still chatting with Mrs. Greengrass.

As we joined her, I grabbed Mrs. Greengrass hand excitedly.

“I'm sorry, Mrs. Greengrass, I was a little nervous... But dad taught me a neat trick, so everything's better now!”

Acting the relieved child I wanted everyone to think I was.

While she was still surprised, I managed to give her the customary kiss on the knuckles.

“I’m Draco Malfoy, pleasure to meet you.”

“Pleasure to meet you too, no offense taken. I'm sure it was quite the shock having everyone watching you.”

She gave a look to both my parents.

“What trick did he teach you?”

Nobody noticed the look on my face but my dear ol’ dad.

“Oh! He said that I should just imagine all the ladies naked!”

I said as cheerily as possible.

“It's kind of funny!”

I managed a giggle. Even if I wanted to do my best evil laugh.

My mother and Mrs. Greengrass both froze, before glaring hatefully at Lucius. ‘Get 'em!’

“Indeed? He didn't say, ‘Imagine everyone in the crowd?’”

“Nope!”

“Dear, it's not what it looks like.”

I can see the realization on his face. He's not gonna be able to talk his way out of this one, hahaha!

While they were preoccupied, I left to sneak out a side door I saw. It looked like it led to a garden.

-

I walked around the garden, avoiding anyone else doing the same. Eventually I found my way to a tree off in the corner.

‘What should I do with my ‘compensation’?

I wonder if I'd be able to get access to a time-turner? Maybe the restricted part of our library? Should I just ask for an allowance or something? Wouldn't I just get one later anyway?

Maybe I play into Lucius’s hopes and request some stuff you'd only find in Knockturn alley? Didn't he want to shape Harry into a new dark lord?

“Hi!”

“Eh!?”

I must've been too caught up in thought, I didn't even notice their approach.

“Hello.”

“Wanna play?”

The brown-haired one seemed like a normal kid. But the blonde one, she was interesting. I think she's similar to me.

I looked happy for a moment before lowering my head.

“No thanks.”

The brown-haired one looked like she was going to push more, but the blonde one pulled her by the hand, leading her away.

I didn't know there were any smart ones my age. I have a feeling Mr. Greengrass is smarter than my dad. At least I think that was little Daphne Greengrass? She looked like Mrs. Greengrass, at least.

-

Malfoy Manor

“So, how was it?”

“Horrible! I told you they were all going to be annoying! Did you see Crabbe and Goyle eating those bugs? And that Tracy girl! She kept bugging me to go play some stupid game. At least Daphne would pull her away after a bit.”

“Bugs?”

She raised an eyebrow at Lucius.

“Dear, didn't you say our son would get along with those two? That they had so much in common?”

“*Sigh* Their fathers have convinced everyone that they’re different. I was hoping their mothers taught them... something, anything.”

“I'm glad you had fun, at least Draco. I'm sure Tanya enjoyed your little chat too.”

Did she notice I set him up? Did she just wink at me? Haha, Narcissa is amazing. I wonder if she knew I set Lucius up the whole time? It's even better if she was ‘upset’ and gave him a stern talking to with Mrs. Greengrass, while knowing the truth the whole time.