Miss Ophelia (A Draco Malfoy Love Story)

Chapter Thirty-Eight

After the travesty that was the day of Ophelia's and Draco's wedding, they had decided to have another party for their wedding celebration at the Weasley's burrow. They had set up another tent for the occasion as they did with Ophelia's birthday. The newlywed couple had also talked to the Aurors again, asking if Lucius would be able to join them for the occasion. The Aurors had talked amongst themselves and spoke about how Lucius did protect her and the rest of the family from Mister Parkinson and the rest of the death eaters. He had been on his best behavior and didn't mention a thing about Voldemort or Ophelia joining the cause. They had gladly agreed that Lucius would be able to attend the reception to make up for what they lost at the wedding.

The party was being held on a Saturday, and currently, the Weasley's, Zabini's, and the Malfoy's were setting up the tent. Lucius had yet to arrive, as he was waiting on the Aurors to retrieve him.

After the tent was pitched, everyone took a small break before they started to make enchantments on the tent, as well as decorating the area.

Ophelia saw George sitting by himself. She knew that he was still devastated about Fred's death. Ophelia walked over to him and sat next to him. George smiled at her and they sat in comfortable silence for a while.

"How have you been doing George?" Ophelia asked. She knew that it was a very touchy subject for George to talk about Fred. George let out a shaky breath and hesitated.

"I've been trying to be okay. It's hard," George spoke and Ophelia rubbed his back.

"You know I'm here for you George, with anything you need," George smiled.

"Thank you, Ophelia. That means a lot to me," The pair smiled at one another as they got up to finish helping with the tent. After they had finished the enchantments they took a lunch break, and that was the moment where the Aurors apparated near the burrow. Everyone watched as they took Lucius out of the chains he was in. One of the Aurors walked up to Ophelia and pulled her aside.

"Ophelia, we have a question for you," The man started and Ophelia nodded.

"After seeing Mister Malfoy's actions at your wedding, we were wondering if you would be comfortable with us Aurors not being here. We gave him Veritaserum after the occasion, and he said that he wouldn't try escaping or cause any kind of harm. If you are not comfortable with any Aurors not being here, we will stay, but the choice is up to you." The Auror stated and Ophelia didn't hesitate to answer.

"No, you all can leave if you believe there is no harm." Ophelia smiled and the Auror nodded.

"Alright, we will be back later tonight to retrieve him," The Auror turned to the others and nodded once. A moment after that they apparated away and left Lucius standing alone. Draco walked over to Ophelia and spoke in hushed tones.

"Are you sure you want him here unsupervised?" Draco was worried for his love. He still didn't fully trust his father.

"They gave him Veritaserum. He said he wasn't going to do anything. I trust him." Ophelia spoke and Draco sighed. He loved and hated at the same time how trusting she was.

"Alright, if you say so love." Draco kissed the top of her head and grabbed her hand. Lucius had already started walking toward his son and daughter-in-law. As Lucius approached, the first thing he did was give Ophelia a hug. Ophelia was taken by surprise but gladly hugged her father-in-law.

"Thank you," Lucius whispered to Ophelia.

"You're welcome," Ophelia whispered back. Lucius let go of Ophelia and turned to his son. He wanted to hug his son, but he knew that Draco wouldn't be comfortable with that. Lucius held out his hand toward his son, and Draco shook his father's hand. Narcissa came and joined them and she hugged her husband. She loved the change in heart he had and wanted to make their marriage work, whether he was in Azkaban or not.