His voice cut through the hum of the Ministry. Draco complied, but barely — lowering himself into the chair across from Robards’ desk with visible reluctance.
Head Auror Robards
You’ve been requested for a protective detail.
Draco Malfoy
sharp exhaleRequested. By who?
Head Auror Robards
That’s classified. For now.
Draco Malfoy
Absolutely not. Get someone else. I’m not babysitting some Ministry bureaucrat who’s got themselves into trouble.
He made to stand. Robards’ voice stopped him cold.
Head Auror Robards
I think you might feel differently when you hear the details.
Draco Malfoy
I doubt it.
The door opened. Draco turned, already irritated. Theodore Nott stepped in, all practiced ease and a smirk that said he knew exactly what he was doing.
Theodore Nott
closes the door behind himDon’t sound so sure, Draco. You haven’t even heard who it is yet.