"Dead Death Eater," Draco amended. "And the reparations to his victims will be
covered from my personal vaults. I believe there was a statement about it in the Daily
Prophet next to my betrothal announcement to Astoria Greengrass," he threw in with a grin
as he stared down Pansy's father. "Then again, if I remember there was a bit of a media
problem that day." His focus turned to Mia, who laughed at him. "The Ministry has no
right to hold my home hostage."
Parkinson rolled his eyes and whispered something to Flint.
"Minister," Draco said more solemnly. "My mother and I have worked tirelessly
over the past several months and have decided that when Malfoy Manor is returned to us,
it will be demolished to make room for several new constructions. A smaller home for my
family, of course, but considering the property is so large, we thought to build an orphanage
to help the children who've been affected by the war," he said, pushing forward the detailed
plans. "There will be an announcement in tomorrow's Daily Prophet, actually, and I've
procured two early copies."
He handed over two front-page copies of the following morning's paper with two
very different headlines.
The first read:
MINISTRY APPROVES MALFOY FAMILY'S DESIGNS FOR ORPHANAGEThe second, however, read:ORPHANS OF WAR STARVING. WHAT IS THE MINISTRY DOING?Kingsley's eyes widened, and he turned to look at Mia, who smiled innocently up at
him.
"This is ridiculous, Shacklebolt!" Fudge stood up. "The little Mudb―" He stopped
himself as his eyes widened at Mia's grin, eager to have another round on the floor with a
new opponent. "She's trying to manipulate the entire Wizengamot! She's behind it all! Next,
she'll be asking for money for herself!"
"Now that you mention it," she said, "I was personally tortured by Bellatrix
Lestrange. I'm curious as to what's happening with those vaults."
Kingsley pinched the bridge of his nose.