Growing up part 3

While I am busy making preparations for the uncertain future, the long awaited beep of system sounded in my mind.

[ Name: Draco Malfoy

Sex: Male

Age: 7 years

Species: Human(Magical)

Magic: 10

Stamina: 7

Intellect: 5

Luck: A

Level: Young Wizard Level

Wand:??

Warning- The system feels that host is avoiding physical exercise in his thirst of knowledge. The system advise host to work on his body. If Magic is like water then body is like a container. Without a strong container, you cannot withstand powerful Magic. If host desires to become an excellent duelist, then an agile and strong body is needed which cannot be built without a proper diet and exercise routine. The system has said everything now it is up to host to decide his future path].

Reading the content, Draco suddenly realized that he has been neglecting his body. Yes, Draco has already firsthand observed that most wizards avoid their physique in favour of powerful spells or rituals. They are focusing on the building and the foundation remains fragile.

No he will not repeat this mistake. So Draco begin his daily workout routine. He would run everyday early in the morning, do some light exercises, take a bath, eat breakfast with his family, attends his study or etiquette lessons, work on his potions and do some jogging after dinner. He included his sidekicks, Crabbe and Goyle in this schedule. Needless to say they were aggrieved at first but the effects on their bodies after few months made their mouth shut. Inwardly their respect and admiration towards Draco grew more. When his parents asked about this routine, he told them truthfully. But being in the Wizarding world, away from science they cannot understand the logic and thought that Draco is childish. After a few months, similar to Crabbe and Goyle, they become slawjacked.

Draco seeing it a good opportunity, decided to introduce some of the Muggle theories and devices to his parents and show them their usefulness. He introduce electrical appliances and some muggle books at first. He even show them telephone and other technology. At first Lucius being too stubborn in his beliefs do not believe it but Narcissa can see what Draco is trying to do. He is clearly showing them that the Muggles they despise from the bottom of their hearts have something which can easily eradicate their community. If they don't have Magic, so what? They have intellect and science even without considering the massive difference between their population sizes. Her seven year old boy can see the grim future of wizardkind which these foolish lot do not see or even if they see, they refuse to believe it. Instead of living in unity against these muggles; they are fighting among themselves, spilling magical blood and weakening their own kind. The muggles may not discover them now, but what about in 10 years? 20 years? 100 years? Then what is the use of Sacred 28 or Mudbloods? Wizard community as a whole will be perished. Draco's words struck a cord inside her and she can see the dark future which her husband is not trying to see. Draco can understand his mother's thoughts by her facial expressions. Trying to hit the iron when it is hot, he further explained the nuclear weapons and the disastrous consequences they have caused in Muggle world wars. All these books and articles are as matter of course stolen from muggles by his house-elves at his orders. Seeing his parents disturbed expressions, he decided to call it a day and let them digest these hard facts.

It has been few months since that day. He can see his father slowly adapting to this harsh reality and he can guess it is mostly due to his mother. About a month ago, his father invited his most trusted colleagues for a meeting. As the meeting is between adults, I did not participate in it. But who am I? I am a veteran death eater who is trained in mind arts, assassination, spying, tracking etc. So I have already placed a muggle recording device in the room prior to the meeting. I do not want to eavesdrop but I have to maintain track on my Father's plans. As I listened the conversation in my room; I know that my father is with Nott Sr. , Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Greengrass, Mrs. Zabini, Crabbe Sr. , Goyle Sr. All of these people are my father's longtime friends and can be considered family. Although Slytherins are choosy in their group of friends but are also very loyal and protective towards them.

As I listened to their conversations, I understood what they are planning to do. As the group of families belonging to the upper echelon in Sacred 28, they have a power and authority to control the wizarding world from the shadows. They are planning to introduce these new technology in our community and monopolise it. By doing so, they will gain massive popularity among the masses while there will be a steady supply of galleons in their already full vaults. I can say that the making of this decision is also contributed by me. You will ask why? It is because I have put a suggestion in my father's mind that even though Dumbeldore is powerful, can he fight against the whole world? So you don't need to find dirt on him but rather make the populace in your favour. Don't oppose the light rather become light yourself.

Now at present I am with Theodore Nott, Blaise Zabini and Pansy Parkinson. I know Pansy as she was my childhood friend even in my previous life but I have not interacted much with Nott or Zabini. But I know that Nott is a loner type while Zabini is an arrogant prick while Pansy is Pansy. I introduced myself formally and received greetings in return. I know that they were forced by their parents to build friendship with me but at least try to do so. Except Pansy these two look like they are here for a walk and it made me sigh. At least behave a little maturely but what can I expect of two seven year old kids who do not know the horrors of this world. I decided that as the older one(mentally) I have to step in first. After a few conversations, I understand that they view me as a typical youth who do not have any speciality. Although I am not a show off but I am still league above these brats so I decided to show them my geniuses. I take them to my room and show my library collection, my potion lab and babble some random information from the first year course of hogwarts. My intensive knowledge and wit impressed the trio and they look at me with stars in their eyes. Looks like I have manage to prove myself in this nerd and cocky bastard's eyes. We quickly come on first name basis and chat for hours.

After that my life become more busy I have to exercise, attend my lessons, research on potions and play with my new friends but still that seems to fill a hole in my heart that even I was unaware of. We literally become inseparable and I really come to treasure this friendship. Draco is unaware but their friendship will be recorded as a benchmark in the history of Hogwarts and Wizarding world. They will be recognized as the 'Silver quartet' of Slytherins for their unconditional friendship in the coming years that will change the course of history.