Summary-Loneliness is a killer, and in Mara Morris's case, she takes it upon herself to end it all.
Damaged by the evil that Lucius Malfoy inflicted on her, she could bare the guilt no longer and thought it the only way out.
But the bond that takes hold between her and her saviour, Severus Snape, shows her there is life after death..
However, who is this mysterious Auror who likes to keep his eye on her?
Troubling times are afoot...
A/N- So I decided to put the summary here too, since there is nowhere near enough room for what this site provides in the box!
I'm TheDarkHasRisen, I've been on here for awhile now and I'm enjoying the site. Some reviews can be harsh, but you can't write a fanfiction and not expect that! But enjoy the ride, my story is fully restored now and only new chapters will be added!
Legal stuff-Discalaimer-
The story here is owned by me, however, I do not own or pretend to own the world of Harry Potter and it's brilliant characters, which belong to J.K Rowling. This is an non profit fanfiction, purely for hobby reasons. Any names for OC(s) similar to those living or dead is purely coincidental.
Warnings
Rated M-18
Genres/-Hurt/Comfort/Romance/Angst/Abuse/Sexual abuse..hence the M rating!
31st October 1981
It was a dark day for Howard Morris, his wrongdoings had landed him in the courts and he could think of only one person who could keep his little girl safe. Well, as safe as he hoped, anyway. But it was the only option he had.
'I demand to see him!' Howard shouted, the two Aurors guarding him looked back around
'He said he would be here! Shut up!" the Auror snapped, Howard went for his wand. But sadly, he remembered it was taken off him.
'There!' pointed Howard, they all looked to see a man with long blonde hair approaching with a cane in his hand.
'Howard, my dear friend.' said the man slightly condescendingly 'You two may leave now.' he said suddenly to the Aurors, who just looked worried.
'I'm sorry, Mr. Malfoy. We can't do that.' said the Auror, and Mr. Malfoy looked tired of this
'Uh..Mildred, lets just stand away a bit.' said the male Auror, but Mildred looked stubborn
'We can't just leave our prisoner. What if he makes a break for it.' Mildred mumbled to her partner,
'He's in bloody chains, he isn't going anywhere fast.' the Auror said quickly. Mildred looked back at Mr. Malfoy, who looked like he was about to lose his temper. Mildred did not want that.
'Alright. Fine, over here then.' Mildred and her partner walked away far enough to give them privacy. Only Lucius Malfoy could get away with that little stunt.
'You said you'd get me out of this. Lucius.' Howard snarled quietly, and Lucius looked down at him
'How am I supposed to look after my little girl behind bars! Huh?' Howard snapped, unable to control himself, Lucius looked confused
'Behind bars?' he asked, and Howard went to rub his temples, but his chains bound him
'Look, I cannot do a thing for you right now. You got yourself into this mess.' said Lucius calmly ignoring the little moment of confusion.
'But I was the one who moved all of those dark objects out of your house.' Howard growled back 'You said you'd help me.' Howard spat 'How would it look to the court if I were to let slip of your little collection.' he continued
'You wouldn't dare.' snarled Lucius quietly, losing his calm demeanor.
'Oh, I would. I...' Howard went quiet, then he saw her. An infant being taken away, Howards eyes were full of deep despair, all he wanted to do right now was take her in his arms and run away with her.
'What will become of my daughter.' said Howard, his voice cracking a little
'I could always get the girl into the finest orphanage for you. That's the most I can do.' said Lucius with a little smirk, but Howard's eyes suddenly turned fierce.
'You wait, I...' Howard went quiet for a moment, and Lucius didn't like the look of realisation in Howards blue eyes
'You take her in.' said Howard suddenly, and Lucius looked in disbelief
'You what?' said Lucius with half a laugh
'You heard me. Take her in, look after her until I get out. Or everyone will know what sorts of objects you've been hiding in your house.' Lucius looked like he was trying to find a hole in that 'offer' 'You're already suspected of involvement with our lot, aren't you. This won't look good-'
'Alright, fine.' Lucius sneered 'Fine. I suppose you expect me to provide for the little brat too?" Lucius asked furiously, and Howard glared at him
'I have money in my bank, but only she has the key. You won't be able to take any of it, but I want you to help her. Understand?' Lucius glared at Howard, he didn't like being ordered around. That was his job.
'Well, I-'
'Times up!' came Auror Mildred's voice, she walked over to Howard and Lucius 'It's time for your trial. Mr. Morris.' for a moment Howard looked like he was going to make a break for it, then he remembered he was in chains, and depression hit him hard.
'Oh.' said Howard, fighting the Aurors to look back at Lucius 'If anything happens to my child, anything at all... I'll kill you' Howard threatened, and Lucius lowered his eyes.
'Come on' the Aurors held Howard's arms ever more tightly, and as they took him away, Lucius swore he would get his own back one day, he'd make sure of it...
Authors Note
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