Early in the morning,
Draco, refreshed after a good night's sleep, got out of bed and stood before the mirror, carefully tidying his slightly messy blond hair.
The noble-born Malfoy Family was unlike those slovenly, lowborn wizarding families; they maintained an elegant and proper appearance at all times.
Even during breakfast with their family, they did the same.
Smooth, lustrous blond hair was standard for the Malfoys, while expensive, high-end silk shirts were an absolute necessity.
Although it was the height of summer, the elegant black suit enchanted with a Cooling Charm provided incomparable comfort.
Draco looked at himself in the mirror and adjusted his shirt collar slightly.
He put on his custom-made snakeskin shoes, opened his bedroom door, and headed down to the dining room.
A pot of red tea giving off a fresh fragrance sat on a dining table made entirely of mahogany.
"Good morning, Father, Mother, Professor Snape," Draco greeted the three people at the table in turn.
Lucius nodded slightly, and only then did Draco sit down without favoring either side.
After an elegant aristocratic breakfast, Draco rose respectfully.
"Father, Mother, may I go out for a walk?"
Lucius examined him carefully from head to toe. "You may. Remember not to cause trouble for the family."
Draco had never been a troublesome child, but the reappearance of the Dark Mark had caused far too great an impact recently. The Malfoy Family had to be especially cautious in both word and deed.
"I understand, Father."
Draco greeted the three of them once more, then took a few steps back, turned around, and walked toward the door.
The instant he opened it, a wave of scorching heat rushed into his face.
But very quickly, the suit enchanted with a Cooling Charm formed an invisible magical barrier around his