Stop and Stare

Summary: Draco smirked as he saw Kagome blink and ask, "Would you repeat that? I don't think I heard you correctly." He laughed, "I think you heard me right Higurashi, I am here because my father has showed an interest in you...and I want my father happy." Standing up he gave her a wink, "I will see you tonight...mother!" Then he disappeared with a loud crack and leaving a stunned Kagome behind.

Crossover: Inuyasha/Harry Potter

Pairing: Kagome/Lucius

Rating: M

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Kagome Higurashi was twenty-one years old, and being the head graduate of her year and potions masters successor, she was requested by the new Headmistress of Hogwarts to return to Hogwarts as the new Head of Slytherin and Potions Master. Of course, she wouldn't decline the offer, Severus Snape had taught her more over the years as a Slytherin than any other teacher could, but it still hurt that the only reason she would be returning at all would be because of the death of her old Potions Professor and Head of House...to replace the brave hero of Slytherin House...she knew well enough though, she'd never really replace him, she could never fill such shoes, and he was and always would be the greatest Potions Master Hogwarts had ever seen.

She yawned, leaving Hogwarts grounds, she was on her way home but she had to walk the extra mile before she could apparate to her living room. So tired, she wasn't even aware of the silvery blue eyes watching her from the distance of a tower.

As she vanished, the figure in the tower stepped into the light of the sun and gave a soft inquiry to the teen next to him, "Tell me Draco, who was that young lady?"

The teen, Draco, who had been watching from the tower as the girl left the castle grounds, frowned and gave the older man a curious look. "Why so curious father?"

"...Your mother has been gone for longer than six months, and while I can't say I favor love, I do require companionship, a Âme de deux...of sorts..."

Draco looked down at where the girl had vanished from, "Her name is Kagome Higurashi, she was a graduate of 1993...house prefect and head girl...she was favored by Snape..."

"I think...no, I know...I want Miss Higurashi, I will make her mine."

Draco bowed his head, a small smirk formed on his head, he knew well enough that his father got what he wanted, and so there would be no arguing with him. "What does that make her then?"

His father, Lucius Malfoy smirked, "You should know, Draco, she will be your mother, I want you to invite her to dinner tonight, a celebration will be held between us before it is announced to the rest of the wizarding community. Understood?"

"Of course," Draco followed his father out of the school and sighed, he knew what was to be expected of him, and while it didn't bother him, he was somewhat curious about how Kagome would take the news. Considering...if he recalled correctly, she had been an extremely vocal upper-classman of his, and while she agreed with most of her Slytherin upbringing, she could argue a man out of the grave if she didn't him being deceased. He was positive that she would have a few words to impart on his father, no doubt about that, but his father would also have his own fair share of words to hand out. 'Tonight is going to be interesting...but first...I need to invite her,'

"Father, if we are done here, I will leave first and head to Kagome's..."

Lucius nodded, watching his son descend the stairs of the tower they had been in only a while ago. He spent many hours at the castle repairing the damage he and the death eaters had caused, and today had been the last day of servitude towards McGonagall. Almost...she had offered him another position, but honestly, he hated kids, and wasn't entirely sure if he should in fact take the position. Although, he had lost his job at the ministry, so a job was necessary and if it meant seeing the young beauty from earlier once more...he may be inclined to reconsider it.

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Kagome sat browsing through the books, taking her time. She had nowhere to be today and getting new books was always something she liked. Her collection had been ruined in the war, so she had to rebuy some...well most of her book collection again.

"Miss Higurashi..." Kagome turned to see Draco Malfoy, she remembered him from school. She was older than him but she liked making sure she knew mostly everyone at the school and he was one of the few that had grabbed her attention.

Kagome smiled, "Hello Mister Malfoy, it's a surprise seeing you here,"

Draco smirked at her, "I was actually looking for you..." He paused and looked around the shop, he could see some people staring, "Would you mind coming to have tea with me, I have something to discuss with you..."

Blinking Kagome nodded, "That would be fine." She quickly grabbed a couple books off of the shelf and put them on the stack on a table a couple feet away from her, "I just need to buy these then we can head out."

She quickly grabbed her twelve books and made her way to the sales clerk to buy her books. The books were quickly rung up and Kagome paid for her books.

The sales clerk put them in a bag and smiled, "Have a nice day, and hope to see you back again."

Nodding Kagome gave a smile and quickly shrunk her bag, putting it into her purse as she walked back to where Draco was standing and waiting for her.

"I am ready to go now..." She looked at him as he smirked, "Where in mind did you want to have tea?"

"There is a nice place not too far." Draco held out his arm for her to take. With little thought she took his arm, she knew what a Pureblood was to act like.

"How have you been...I have read that things have been getting better for you since Potter defeated You-Know-Who..." She paused as they walked down the Alley, "I heard about your break up with Pansy Parkinson. I am sorry to hear it..." Though Kagome really was glad he didn't marry the pug looking woman, he could do a lot better than her.

Draco have a small chuckle, "I am happy to say that the breakup was my idea, and it is something I am glad to have happened. We were in an arranged marriage, but my father thought since the war was over I should have a choice of who I want to marry now and not be backed into it because of Pureblood supremacy Politics."

Kagome nodded, she understood where he was coming from, though she didn't have to really worry about family anymore. Most of her family passed away before the war started.

"Here we are." Draco announced as they stood in front of a small building. It was pretty, with whites and blues, it had a homey feeling to it.

On the sign read, The Green Dragon.

Kagome smiled, "How fitting a place, in fact, I wouldn't have chosen a better spot for tea with a Malfoy."

Draco smirked, opening the door for her, he watched as she entered with a nurtured grace that not many girls her age had. He followed her in before leading her to a table in a corner, "This is the only place you can find me or my father enjoying tea when its not in the confines of our estate, please, sit." He pulled a seat out and guided her into the chair before pushing it in a bit.

"Now, Draco..I know you didn't ask me out here for tea, somethings on your mind, may I ask what it is?"

"One moment," he held out two fingers and the woman behind the counter smiled and nodded, "I do hope you enjoy Chai,"

"It has a refreshing taste, though...with the mix of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves and Ginger, if not done right, it can be a little too spicy for me. However, it does hold a unique charm of its own, a warm and soothing aroma and, if done right, a fresh and spicy taste...I guess, yes, I do like Chai...if-"

"If made correctly, and it always is here."

She smiled and watched as his eyes danced across the patrons in the Cafe, catching her eyes, he looked up in time for the tea to be set down before them. "Alright Draco, your reason for asking me here, please." She took a sip of the tea before her, it really was done beautifully, perfectly balanced with spice and a little milk.

"Ah, as you may have read, my father and mother have recently undergone a divorce."

"Recently? Didn't that occur six and a half months ago,"

"Yes, and for me, who has been with her for seventeen years, six and a half is nothing in comparison, it's recent to me."

Kagome nodded, "Of course, please continue."

"Earlier this afternoon, my father and I witnessed your departure from Hogwarts grounds,"

Kagome stared curiously at the teen across from her, "Oh?"

Draco smirked, "Yes, and it seems my father has taken a liking to you."

"How do you mean?" A sinking feeling followed her latest sip of tea, causing her to place the small china cup down on the saucer before he continued any farther.

"My father has extended an invitation to you to dinner, dress formal, and be there at no later than seven."

Kagome frowned, "Tonight?"

"Of course, dress to impress, Miss. Higurashi, I want my father to be speechless at the sight of his future wife." He placed a few galleons on the table in front of Kagome.

Draco smirked as he saw Kagome blink and ask, "Would you repeat that? I don't think I heard you correctly."

He laughed, "I think you heard me right Higurashi, I am here because my father has showed an interest in you...and I want my father happy." Standing up he gave her a wink, "I will see you tonight...mother!"

Then he disappeared with a loud crack and leaving a stunned Kagome behind.

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Akuma: So here is Chapter One of Stand and Stare, hope everyone enjoyed it, I love the plot, which is Yuki's idea, and I enjoyed writing this chapter with her; I can't wait to write more, but only if we get some Reviews! JA~!

Yuki: I do have a weird mind it seems...I don't know yet if that is a good thing...so read and be the judge! Tell us what ya think! Read and Review!