The Heart Never Lies
Disclaimer: This story is based on the characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended and absolutely no money is being made.
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"Where are you going, mummy?" little Perseus Malfoy asked his mother Hermione. He was playing with his mother's cat, Crookshanks, when he saw his mother made her way down the staircase and to the door in a hurry. "Mummy is going… somewhere, Perseus" Hermione replied and stroked the boy's cheek. "Can I come with you?" he asked eagerly. Hermione took a deep breath and looked at Perseus's eyes. His eyes resembled his father's greatly. They were piercing and grey. "No Perseus. Mummy needs to go alone" she told him and the little boy frowned. "Can you do mummy a favor?" Hermione asked and the little boy nodded eagerly. "I want you to look after your father. Take care of him, Perseus" she said and kissed the little boy. She looked at him one more time before walking out of the door.
"Father!" Perseus called, running to his father's study. He stopped dead on his tracks when he heard muffled noises coming from his father's study. He hesitated about entering the room. As a Malfoy, he was taught to knock before entering a room, but under this circumstance, he ignored his father's lessons and entered the room. He saw his father kneeling in front of the fireplace, sobbing silently. He stood frozen on the spot. He has never seen his father cried like that, except when his grandfather, Lucius Malfoy, died.
Perseus walked over to his father and knelt down beside him. "Father, are you alright?" he asked nervously. The silent sobs stopped, but Draco didn't look up. "No, I'm not. How could I be alright after all of this?!" Draco asked, almost shouting. "Now, leave me alone!" he shouted and Perseus ran out of the room. He ran to the telephone, wherein his mother Hermione insisted on using, and dialed a number.
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Astoria was currently working on the Department of Magical Law Enforcement when she heard the phone ring. Being Draco's best friend even though she's two years younger than him, he insisted that she also use the telephone so they can contact her easily. She put down the paper she was reading and pick up the phone.
"Hello?" she said cheerfully knowing that only Draco calls her using the telephone. "Aunt Astoria" she heard the caller say. She frowned slightly when she heard sobs coming from the other end. "Perseus?" she asked worriedly. "Aunt Astoria… something's… wrong… with… with… father… and… mother" Perseus sobbed. "Don't worry Perseus. I'll be there as soon as I can" she told him and hung up. She went to her secretary to tell her that she'll be off for the rest of the day before gathering her things then apparated to the Malfoy Manor.
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After a few minutes, she arrived at the Manor's living room and saw Perseus sitting at the end of the staircase. ""Aunt Astoria!" Perseus exclaimed and ran over to her. Astoria enveloped him in a big hug and comforted the little boy as he cried. "Shhh… Don't cry sweetheart" she murmured lovingly to Perseus. "But… father… he's… sad" the little boy said and cried even more. Astoria looked at Perseus and wiped away his tears. "I'll talk to him, sweetie. Come" she said and took the little boy's hand and made their way to Draco's study.
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Author's Note:
Sorry if the plot is not that good, but the idea came up to me after I heard a very sad story from someone I know. I'll make sure to update as often as possible. So, I hope you all like the very first chapter. Oh, and thanks also to McFly for being an inspiration, especially the title, which is my favorite song from them.
All reviews are welcomed and will be very much appreciated. So I hope you all read and review!
Thanks!!!