Cause I'm no criminal

I'm not your enemy

All I have is life

And I don't wanna go to heaven If I can't get in- Heaven- by Oar

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I slipped on regular clothes and a black cloak, I would not be staying for the event I was not invited I was simply lending a hand. Before the main event I had to leave and meet them at the ministry to assist, Voldermort hadn't said that part yet, he said he would send word.

I was waiting in the corridor it was early, but I wanted to see Narcissa before I went. She rushed in quietly beckoning me to follow her, and I did. "why have you not left?" she whispered, peeking around "I wanted to know if Draco was going to the ministry with you guys?" she looked almost ashamed "yes, he is please Alira stop the charade both of you." I knew what she meant but, refused to speak about it out loud. I wanted Draco to be safe regardless.

"I'll be back, be safe Narcissa." With that I spun on my heels made my way for outside, and instinctively I turned to the right wing of the manor and there I saw Draco in the window. Mouthing the words "be safe" I spun on the spot.

There was two aurors wands at the ready when I arrived, "Alira Schwarz" I announced. They took my wand and padded me down, I didn't mind but, I did demand my wand back. Blackthorn was what my wand was made of, I had some doubts about Ollivanders matching abilities when I didn't perform as well as my other siblings. My casting abilities improved after the drastic changes I've experienced in the past years, and after going to see Ollivander I understood why.

Pocketing my wand, I ran over to help the men lift a tent, why not do it magically I do not know. Arthur barked at me "hold your side up! Come on now! pull!" I gave the rope another pull and the red head turned to me and turned another shade of red I'm sure they haven't named yet. "hello Arthur" he didn't reply he was at a loss for words. "no offense taken, you didn't know I was behind you." Harry noticed my presence and dropped his rope entirely causing Fred and another Weasley I assume to pick up the slack.

"hey, Alira I wanted to talk to you" talking was not on my priorities right now, I looked around for the men I needed to speak to. I hadn't decided on whether or not to tell them about the attack planned on the ministry. Others seemed to have noticed my presence, I saw Sirius make his way to me. I held the present protectively against my chest, the auror outside wanted to rip the box open and I spent a while wrapping it so, I stopped that before he could.

"ah, Alira we weren't expecting you! This is a pleasant surprise though, and you brought a gift!?" Sirius approached me shook my hand and pat my back, he held on a bit tightly but, I forget all Gryffindors are like that. The tents looked really nice, while the guys chattered away I found myself looking up in wonder. I had thought one day I would get married but, those dreams have gone away and it seems they won't return. The tents look white? Lavender sheaths maybe? Either way it would be beautiful, beautiful in a sense I would never have. I saw it as I would a butterfly, beautiful to look at but never to claim for my own

I was so lost in the beauty I didn't noticed someone at my shoulder "daydreamin eh?" I didn't have to look to recognize the Scottish accent, behind him I saw George and Fred coming. They always seemed to go where each other went Oliver and George, I guess friendship does know no bounds. I answered quietly "no, I was trying to decipher what color this might be." The twins had reached us by this point "mornin Ali, got fancy for us huh?" I smiled lightly "just tell me where I can put this?" I said gesturing towards the gift in my hands. Oliver immediately offered to hold it as did George but, I decided to hand it to Molly who had just approached us.

She looked tense and uncomfortable I assume by my presence, I knew that night was just talk. "oh! How lovely, Bill and Fleur will be delighted, um, the minister is in with the kids right now. he asked to speak to you after though." She said the last part delicately, I simply nodded in reply. "thank you for letting me know molly, excuse me for a moment please." I strode past the outreached hands and went towards the field, refusing to show any emotion or breakdown. After a few deep breathes I walked back, everyone carried on as nothing happened, I was grateful.

I saw a man in ministry official robes leaving the house and my feet found themselves in his direction. I could hear someone calling after me but, I ignored it, he regarded me with contempt "miss Schwarz, I have something for yo-" cutting him off "I want nothing from you" he wasn't fazed "circumstances as they were at the time were not my fault miss Schwarz, you've misplaced the blame."

If it weren't for him, my family would still be alive. Sirius came up from behind me "state your business and be gone we have a celebration to get to." We continued to stare each other down, finally he broke away, reaching in his briefcase he produced a letter. I took it from him, he walked down the steps and turned "oh, by the way congratulations on your engagement to Mr. Malfroy. I'm sure you'll be very happy."

Hearing the gasps behind me I caught up to him and shook his hand, he was caught off guard but, shook it regardless. Before I let go I pulled him close "you will be seeing me again." He looked at me in disbelief then rage and stormed off.

I turned and found several faces staring at me in disbelief some surprisingly in hurt and anger. Obviously, I've overstayed my welcome. I didn't think anyone was going to say anything so, I walked past them into the house.

"Malfroy? Are you mental?" someone asked incredulously. grabbing my robe and walking past Molly getting after one of her children, I walked out. This is Bill and Fleurs day no one should be paying attention to me. I would lie to Voldermort, I refuse to stay here, these people don't understand me.

Despite the protests behind me, I pushed my way out the door when I heard a pop. Just then a voice floated down the stairs "vere is avrybody? Vat is alv the shouting avout?" I instantly recognized Fleur's voice, we met in the library during… Cedric's memorial. There was yelling outside now, I turned to see and saw white hair and flew out the door.

"get your hands off me!" at the sound of Draco's voice I hurried. I think Sirius called after me but, I couldn't be sure.

"stop! He is with me. Draco stay there." The aurors held him still. They didn't answer to me, they were waiting on anothers approval. Looking back, I saw Tonks and Remus approaching, they didn't say to let him go. This was not the casual visit I had planned but, there was nothing I could do about it now.

"what is your business Mr. Malfroy?" Remus had his best neutral tone in place, he used it often in school.

"I'm here to speak with my fiancé, there has been some family issues." Draco kept the snarky tone out of his voice, thankfully. I looked at Remus and the others and they didn't look like they were going to budge.

I yanked Draco's wrists from their hands "we're leaving don't bother." I met everyone's eyeing daring them to say otherwise.

Molly broke past the others, a typical mother. She looked ready to raise hell when fleur pushed past everyone "nonsense, avy friend ov Ali's is a friend ov mine and is more van velcome at our vedding!" she embraced Draco and I in one big hug. Draco looked over at me and I gave him an encouraging smile. She pulled away and smiled at us both oblivious to the tension around us.

Draco was obviously here to fetch me "thank you, that is awfully sweet Fleur but, we do have to be going." Her face fell but, smiled nonetheless "I understand, please remember vu are always velcome." Most of the aurors left but, most of the family remained.

Draco and I turned to leave, we had to go to the apparition point "what are you doing here?" I asked urgently. In response he gripped my arm tighter and apparated on the spot without so much as a warning.

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That is the end of this chapter I do not own anything by the way this is all JK Rowling's. I am so excited for how things are developing, I hope you guys are too! please let me know if there's anything you have questions about or want to see!