“Draco,” Hermione said, “If we are going to move in together, I refuse to have an house-elf. Unless we are paying them, it is not happening.” Draco sighed and rubbed his temples. How many times would they have this conversation? How many times would he have to explain to her that it was far too difficult to find a house elf that wants money?
“Hermione, we’ve gone over this. You’re being too emotional.”
“So? There is no problem with me being emotional when I know that another living creature, like us, is being oppressed. I refuse to add to that systematic oppression!”
“Hermione, this is stupid. If they don't think they are being oppressed, who are we to think that??”
“Seriously Draco? Are you asking that question? Must I remind you of people being hurt in abusive households even if they don't know it??” …show more content…
He knew she was referring to him living with the elder Malfoys for so long. He rubbed where his dark mark used to be absentmindedly and looked away.
“Draco,” Hermione reasoned, her eyes softening. “I just want to say, how could you not realize what they are going through, do you even remember-”
“Yes, I do,” Draco cut her off angrily. “Contrary to popular belief, I have not had a lapse in memory. I remember perfectly well what it is like to be in a household that is bad for me but I didn't realize it…” he trailed off as he was taken to the past within his mind.
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“Hermione, we’ve gone over this. You’re being too emotional.”
“So? There is no problem with me being emotional when I know that another living creature, like us, is being oppressed. I refuse to add to that systematic oppression!”
“Hermione, this is stupid. If they don't think they are being oppressed, who are we to think that??”
“Seriously Draco? Are you asking that question? Must I remind you of people being hurt in abusive households even if they don't know it??” …show more content…
He knew she was referring to him living with the elder Malfoys for so long. He rubbed where his dark mark used to be absentmindedly and looked away.
“Draco,” Hermione reasoned, her eyes softening. “I just want to say, how could you not realize what they are going through, do you even remember-”
“Yes, I do,” Draco cut her off angrily. “Contrary to popular belief, I have not had a lapse in memory. I remember perfectly well what it is like to be in a household that is bad for me but I didn't realize it…” he trailed off as he was taken to the past within his mind.
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