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Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to J.K not me.
(Draco's P.O.V)
Another nightmare, the dark mist was already surrounding me.
"I told you what would happen Draco" it practically hissed into my ear.
"I had to do it….my parents" I stammered.
The mist let out an angry howl and pushed me to the ground.
"Then you will die" it scream.
(Snape's P.O.V)
Another life goes to waste. I muse as I drink my fire whisky.
Tonight was the night Draco would receive his dark mark, much like his father I'm sure he's ecstatic.
If I had my say in the matter Draco wouldn't have to go through this but of course Lucius wouldn't listen. Now I get to sit here and watch as my godson makes the biggest mistake of his life.
"The ceremony is starting, get the boy" Voldemort hissed to Narcissa who nodded in reply.
I snorted in my head. The ceremony was just as stupid as the dark lord himself. All he would do is summon everyone to witness the person getting the mark. Then after the person is left screaming in pain he and his followers would leave.
Of course I would be staying as well as Lucius and Cissy.
As Draco walked in I had to stop myself from grabbing him and apparating out of there. However that would blow my cover so Draco would have to suffer the horrible fate of being a death eater.
After the dark lord branded Draco and he fell to the ground. The dark lord hissed and disappeared in a cloud of black mist, as did the other followers.
After they left Narcissa ran over to Draco who was still on the floor clutching his left arm to his chest.
Cissy whispered something in his ear and he seemed to calm. She started running her hands through his hair as she looked at me expectedly.
"10 minuets "I replied in a calm voice.
We all stood around Draco not moving until the time ended.
"It's time, the pain should be gone" I said
Narcissa nodded and went back over to Draco. After a moment she looked up at me and Lucius. "He's not breathing" she screeched.
What!
I ran over to Draco who was covered in sweat. After checking his pulse I found a small heartbeat. "He's still alive" I pulled my wand out and levitated Draco to his room. After I laid him on the bed I ran a diagnostic spell.
There seemed to be some sort of black energy inside of him. It started in his left forearm and started spreading towards his hand and shoulder.
Merlin no!
(Draco's P.O.V)
As I opened my eyes I saw my godfather Severus and my parents talking, luckily they were close enough to me that I could hear them. I quickly shut my eyes so they wouldn't see I was up.
"There's some kind of dark energy in his body, it's spreading slowly."
"What is it Severus, what does it mean?"
"I've never seen anything like this before; As soon as I leave I'll start my research
On it. Are you guys okay?'
"Of course" My father answered.
"If he starts having nightmares or aches and pains give him a few potions"
"We will" My mother answered
"I'll start my research as soon as I get back. When I figure out what this is I will be back"
"Draco honey, are you okay?"
I slowly opened my eyes to see my father and mother by my bed side.
"I'm fine mom" I answered.
"Okay "I said as I ran a hand though my greasy and sticky hair. " I should go take a shower" I added.
My parents nodded at me. I knew they wanted to talk in privet.
My body already felt as if I fell off my broom during a quittage match. Every time I moved I felt new aches and pains. Gritting my teeth I forced myself out of my blanket. I also faintly realized I was no longer wearing my black suit but rather my black silk pajamas that felt smooth and cold against my skin.
Closing my eyes in concentration I forced my aching body to stand up but as soon as my feet touched the ground I stated to fall back down towards the bed. My father quickly came to my side which was a nice change.
"I got you"
He put his arms under my armpits and helped me stand. When I started swaying again he tightened his hold on me.
"Are you sure you can manage Draco?" he asked.
I nodded "Yes father" He slowly let go and thankfully I didn't fall. I blinked a few times and shook my head to clear it. Then with a backwards glance at my father and Mother I went over to the stairs and started to walk up towards the bathroom.
As I got in the bathroom I quickly cast off the glamour and looked at myself. If anything I looked worse. My face was now a sickly pale covered in sweat. The bags under my eyes are far more pronounced and purple against my pale skin. My hair coved in sweat is greasy and out of place.
Looking away from the mirror in disgust I begin to take my shirt off. The cool silk against my fingers take my mind off of my troubles. I focus all my energy on the coolness of the fabric on my fingers. The cold from the fabric dancing across my hands and arms as I take the shirt off.
As I look down at my chiseled frame I notice a black line on my left side stretching up towards my chest. Slowly I bring up my left forearm to see the dark mark proudly displayed but to my horror from the dark mark there are black lines that are spreading out across my arm.
The lines spew out from the head of the mark stretching out towards my wrist, while on the side of the snake. The dark lines are stretching up towards my elbow and on to my shoulder. There are also a few lines starting on my left side.
"Collie" I yell.
With a sudden pop a gray creature with bat ears and big eyes looks at me.
"What can Collie do for master Malfoy sir"
"Tell my parents to come here"
"Yes Master Malfoy, Collie shall do that sir"
With a squeak and a pop she is gone.
Soon after I hear my parents making there way up the stairs.
" What's wrong Draco" my mother asks as she opens the door.
She gasps and put as hand to her mouth.
My father comes into the bathroom and runs his fingers across the black lines on my side.
"Severus said something of a dark energy spreading. Don't worry Draco we'll get the answers we need in a few days"
I nodded and closed the door to take my shower.
One week Later:
( Draco's P.O.V)
Ever since I got the dark mark I've felt weaker and in pain. I even developed a fever and have been in my bed ever since.
What's wrong with me?
Just then a knock at my door brings me out of my thoughts.
"Hello uncle" I say politely.
Severus smiles slightly then comes to sit on the right side of my bed.
"There's something I have to tell you Draco"
"What is it?" I ask
Ignorance is bliss
I notice my parents come into the room. My mother is crying and my father is holding her close. He also looks pale and shaken.
"What's going on?"
"Draco there no easy way to say this but…." Severus runs a hand across his face in a tired manor. "There is a dark energy in your body that is spreading. Draco if we don't find a cure you will die"
I felt numb, as if my body was there but my mind decided it needed a vacation and left.
"How long?" I ask my mouth dry with dread.
"Over a year I suppose."
I close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose.
"What's going to happen to me?"
"Draco, within the next few months you will begin to feel weak. At times you may not be able to even eat or walk. Now when that happens I expect you to come straight to me or if you can't send a patronus."
I nodded.
"I am going to be looking for a cure, so don't give up hope I'm only telling you this so that you know what to expect"
I nodded again unable to form words at this point.
I'm going to die, in a year? Well over a year right? Newly sixteen and this is what happens? Death. I guess that black mist from my dreams was right after all.
"Will I be going back to Hogwarts?"
"That's your choice Draco." My mother said.
"I would advice you to return; it would be easer to find a cure if you are with me at school and if you begin to feel weak or sick I would be able to help you. Also you can always come back home when ever you want" Severus added quickly.
"Okay, I think I should go back" I said.
"Can….Can I be alone?" I added
"Of course" My father answered then the three adults left leaving me to my thoughts.
I sat there just thinking about my years at Hogwarts. About all my friends and enemies that were going to live. About Death in general.
That's when it hit me: I haven't been able to truly experience life.
I wouldn't graduate Hogwarts, get my first job, fall in love.
All things seemed little to me before, like they were in the distance and I could just wait on them. Now they seemed huge; I felt cheated, screwed. It was like I got stuck on the short end of a stick.
Merlin I'd never be able to have a pretty girl on my arm. I wouldn't even be able to experience my first real kiss not the little peaks pansy gives me sometimes.
No I would never be able to actually kiss someone, wouldn't go on my first actual date, wouldn't find love. Wouldn't make love to her, prove my love to her. Nope all that got taken away from me when I got this filthy mark on my arm.
My whole life has been spent at school; everyone knows is just a transition phase until you actually live.
I wonder what my tombstone will say. Here lies Draco lost in transition
I sigh and bang my head against the headboard of my bead. "Life sucks" I mutter.
Then for the first time since I was about 4 years old I feel water dampen my face as I began to cry. I cry for the graduation I'll never have. I cry for not being able to make my parents proud. I cry for the job I would never have. And finally I cry for the love I'd never know.
Hey everyone I hope you enjoy the chapter. Let's try for 3 or 4 more reviews until the next update.
I know Draco seems OOC at the moment but you get told you have a little over a year to live and tell me how you feel.
Next up: Back to Hogwarts.