Eighth drabble for the Defining Moments challenge on xoxLewrahxox's forum: Barty Jr.
Defining Moments
Everyone remembers a moment they consider very special, something that changed their life irrecovably. What was the defining moment for Bella? Narcissa? Lucius? Rodolphus? What is a "defining moment" exactly? Feel free to being your own interpretation to this. Just make sure it's only 100 words. ;) Whatever you do, have fun!
Dedicated to Hannah, who sent me the exact sentence from the book, and because she rocks.
He walked as fast as possible, tripping and cursing his damn wooden leg relentlessly. Soon enough his goal was in view. Yet Krum and Potter were near... One of them would have to go, fetch someone...
"Yes my son has recently gained 12 OWLs, most satisfactory, yes, thank you, yes, very proud indeed..."
Of all the things to be proud of, he thought.
And then that was it. The time has come to face his father.
"Recognize me, dad?" he breathed. The word felt foreign.
No reaction. A feral snarl curled his mouth. Two quick words, and he was freed.
