Disclaimer-These are all jkr's characters,i've just made the plot and twisted them abit to suit this fanfic.so don't sue me!!
PROLOGUE
A dark hooded figure walked slowly, almost gracefully on a narrow street between rows of brick houses. Mrs. Pupp, who was trying to find just where her husband had dug a pit to hide his whiskey bottles, was crouched on all fours in her backyard. The figure drew her attention not just because of his choice of dress, which was a hooded cloak in the summer heat but also because of his shiny black leather shoes .Mrs. Pupp's late mother (God bless her soul) had always told her 'you ken always tell the rich folk by their fine shoes.' Well, her advice had always worked. But Mrs. Pupp reasoned to herself no rich man in his right mind would come to this place, it was where the filth lived, bred and died.
Mrs. Pupp noticed when the man (or woman,but then this woman did not have any thing to be proud about, thought Mrs Pupp,surely a man it was) took out his walking stick and pointed at something and muttered. Then, he walked so fast as if someone was following him. He then turned round Spinner's end. Mrs. Pupp shook her head and continued her search.
The figure in question reached the very last house of the street and knocked hard. The door opened immediately and a sallow faced, black haired man motioned to the figure to enter. The door closed and Draco Malfoy withdrew his cloak.
Severus Snape was the first to speak, 'How is Narcissa?'
'Still at St Mungo's, I'm hoping she doesn't wake. Arthur Weasley is just looking for a way to make her join father.'
'Arthur Weasley?'
'He is touted to be the next minister. Didn't you know? It's been all over the prophet, quibbler, the daily owl…'
'You don't need to say the names; I know what newspapers there are.'
'Still so touchy professor, the dark lord has gone, you should rejoice.'
'So should you.'
'I am, I almost hugged Lupin.'
Snape smirked.
Then Draco spoke 'You should leave, I have made the arrangements, the ministry has not forgotten even if Potter has forgiven.'
'Why are you helping me?'
'Mother.'
'Ah'
'And also because, you kept your promise, of protecting my family.'
'I couldn't fulfill it.'
'You kept them safe from the kiss and you helped me gain the trust of the light…'
'That was because of Minerva.'
Draco smiled. Snape thought it strange how the light had turned out to be different for both of them. For Draco it brought new chances, for him it brought about sacrifices.
Suddenly Draco stiffened and said 'You must leave at once.' The tip of his wand was growing blue.
'Where is the portkey?'
'Here.'
Draco handed him a photo of a woman.
'This is the portkey?'
'It's the photo of an Indian actress.'
'I can't believe I let you convince me to go to Bombay. It seems to be the only place where the Malfoy word still works.'
Draco glared at him; He was still annoyed about the fact that he was not always trusted.
Snape enjoyed getting a rise out of him.
Draco replied, 'Yes, the portkey activates in five minutes, take all you want with you, my men will be waiting for you there.'
'How will they know it's me?' said Snape as he muttered a charm to compress his trunks.
'Black robes, greasy hair and scowling face.'
Snape frowned.
'Goodbye professor, don't make others as miserable as you made us.'
Snape scowled and was about to berate the insolent man when he felt a jerk at his navel.
a/n-The actress in question is aishwarya rai.And Mrs pupp is inspired from my housekeeper.
