Christmas with your unknown neighbour. · Y/n story by @lilacshafiq

The fire in the Greengrass drawing-room crackled, casting long, dancing shadows across the worn Persian rug. The scent of pine and mulled wine clung to the air, a permanent fixture since the decorations had gone up a week prior.

Cyrus Greengrass

clears his throat, smoothing his waistcoat Your mother and I have some wonderful news.

Lyra Greengrass

her face alight with a smile that seemed to hold a secret The Malfoys will be joining us for the Christmas week. They're arriving the day after tomorrow.

The name 'Malfoy' landed in the comfortable room with the weight of a prophecy. It was a name Y/n had heard in passing all her life, spoken with a particular reverence by her parents, always in the context of 'the family friends.'

Cyrus Greengrass

Lucius and Narcissa, of course. And their son, Draco.

Lyra Greengrass

He's your age, darling. We've arranged for him to have the blue suite in the guest wing. Right next to your rooms.

The casual mention of his placement, so close to her private space, felt intensely deliberate. Her parents exchanged a look brimming with unspoken satisfaction.

Cyrus Greengrass

It will be splendid, finally having both families together. We've been friends with Lucius since Hogwarts, but our children have never properly met.

Lyra Greengrass

stepping closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone We are so looking forward to them meeting you, my dear. Our beautiful, elegant daughter. It's high time.

With a final, significant smile, they swept from the room, leaving a silence that was suddenly loud with implication. The fire popped. The boy next door, who she never knew existed, was coming to stay. For a whole week.