Every year, the Malfoys, host an annual Christmas ball. Most of the Slytherin house families were invited, if they were purebloods and rich, that is.

The low-lit atmosphere that glowed with the candles that were floating around in the huge ballroom was pleasant, if not a bit cold. People were chatting and laughing while the expensive fire brandy was being handed out by the waiters.

Draco, dressed as dashingly as ever, stood next to his father as they were greeting the guests who arrived one by one. Next to him was his cousin Mattheo, greeting the others as well, as Lucius had made him,