Prologue

"Draco hunny, come downstairs." I can hear her soft subtle voice from the floor below. She speaks slowly. I get up from my seat and follow the sound of her. I can't tell what kind of mood she is in. It's always something with mother, she could just be calling me down for supper or she could be calling me down to meet with the dark lord again. I've grown scared of people calling my name. I never used to be this way. I couldn't give a bloody damn what someone wanted from me before, I did as I pleased. But things are different now. I'm being initiated into the death eaters. I've seen things no one my age should have to witness. I've done things no one of any age should probably be doing. Usually my father gives me orders to fulfill and I do them without question, but I fear something bigger is coming.

"Darling, you are being summonsed for tomorrow evening. You are to report to Knockturn Alley, there you will be greeted by the Carrows and they will take you to him." Her mouth tightens as she makes the mention of him but can not say his name.

I feel my throat clenching as I try to get out, "Why isn't father telling me this?"

"You're father is on another assignment. He can't be bothered playing messenger with you child. Now pack a bag. I don't know how long you will be gone for and if you will be back before school starts. Just get everything in order and be on your way." She turns to go up the stairs without even looking at me.

I swear she has changed too. I guess that's what happens when your entire family is being controlled by a greater power. Is he even a greater power? We act like he's some god. Why do we let him do this to us, I will never understand. But I'm not ready to die and I will do as I'm told and even if I have to over throw him myself and take his place at the head of the table. All I have to do are these stupid tasks to show that I can be a death eater, and once I'm initiated I'll follow my fathers ways until this is all over and then once he is defeated, I will take my chance at rising to power.