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Draco blinked but kept staring down at the candles on the table. It all happened so quickly, Severus was still talking to him but Draco couldn't hear he was so lost in his eyes and focusing on his breathing, he was in the middle of telling himself to stay calm when he realized Severus was staring at him . . . silently. 'Um, Sorry' he said rather quickly, ' I'm finding this all rather difficult to accept, it's not everyday you find out magic is real.' Draco stood and found he couldn't bring himself to move or make any eye contact, thousands of questions began to come to mind. 'Honestly, I feel like this is one big joke, I can't believe it.'

Severus realized Draco would have to be part of it himself to believe so he walked over to Draco and grabbed his elbow carefully. 'Maybe this will help, Draco' Severus closed his eyes and suddenly Draco felt his stomach drop as appeared at the other side of the room with Severus looking down at him expectantly.

The panic Draco had been feeling slowly eased as excitement began to take over. This could change his whole life, why ever would his mother ever stop him from learning this, he thought to himself. He turned around to face Narcissa and smiled. 'It's real! Magic is real, this is incredible. What else can you do? How do I learn ? Where did it come from?' Severus looked like he was trying to hold in his laughter and shot a quick glance at Narcissa who was relieved to see her son excited about his new situation. Letting herself smile, she leaned against a pillar on the large fireplace . 'Well Draco I'll answer those questions tomorrow when you begin your lessons, you have a lot to catch up on, most boys your age are fully qualified wizards.' Confused Draco felt his brow furrow, looking to his mother he asked 'Well then, how is it that I'm only starting now?' As soon as he said it Draco became aware he may already know the answer ' I take it this has to do with Father?' sharing his thoughts immediately with her.

Narcissa crossed the room and reached out for Draco's hand, holding it with both hands she guided Draco back to the couch and explained, ' Draco your father and I made a lot of mistakes when we were younger. We became involved with a group of people who had very different outlooks compared to the rest of our race , we all thought that we were being forward thinkers, who would change the old ways and create the ultimate elite nation. We were very wrong Draco and it cost a lot of people their lives.' Severus meanwhile conjured a chair so he could sit next to Narcissa and leaned forward to look at Draco. 'What your mother is telling you is a very short version of events and we'll explain all later, but after the leader , Voldermort, was defeated a lot of people were angry with your parents and many of them made it clear to what extent they would go to make them pay for their crimes, so your father wisely sent you and your mother away. '

'Draco I gave up everything, my friends, my home and my husband but we had no choice and as a result I had to give up magic so we could never be traced. Severus has been my only link to the wizarding world all these years.' Draco's mind was reeling from all the information as he tried to take it in. He could feel his whole body trying to cope, his parents had been criminals and hurt people, his father had wanted to keep him safe. After a shaky breath he asked his mother something he never thought he would, 'Why didn't father come with you? Why isn't he here telling me this or helping you?' as the question came out he could feel familiar emotions roll through him and it was almost as if he was six years old again thinking about what his father was like.

'He went to prison for his crimes, he thought it might have appeased some of the people we'd hurt but when he came out a few years later he was too afraid that they'd follow him to us and he never wanted that to happen. I 'm sorry that you've spent all these years not knowing but I want you to know that he loves and cares for you. He never wanted to leave us but your safety came first. Always. So that meant never telling you so you wouldn't try to find him or accidental let the family secret be known' Draco slowly pulled his hand from his mother and swallowed. ' What's changed that you're telling me now? Were you ever going to tell me? I don't understand' annoyed at himself for sounding somewhat panicky, Draco looked away and tried to compose himself.

Narcissa felt her heart stop and bit her lip, wishing that Lucius could be here she reached out for Draco but stopped and answered him instead. 'The old group has come back together, Voldermort is still alive and he's looking for revenge. It's not safe anymore to leave you so unprotected. We need to teach you magic so you'll prepared if I ever fail to protect you.' Running her hand across his head and brushing stray hairs aside Narcissa whispered 'I wish I could leave you live this life that you planned out Draco but I'd rather you alive angry at me then dead. '

'So you're telling me I could be in danger?' Draco asked as he stood. Severus looked up and sighed, 'Yes, that's why I came. The war is coming and we need you ready to defend yourself.' Turning to leave the room Draco could hardly breath, 'I think I've heard enough for one night, I need to process this information. I'll just excuse myself and see you in the morning' and with that Draco strode out of the room and climbed the stairs to his room wondering how he could defend himself without any magic should Voldermort visit tonight.

Back in the sitting room Narcissa was staring at Severus, ' Why couldn't have he stayed dead, Draco would have been so happy as a muggle, he loves his life here.' Feeling her tears roll down her cheeks, she quickly wiped them away and wrapped her arms around herself. Severus reached across to Narcissa and smiled, 'Who'd have ever thought a Malfoy would be a wonderful muggle." Narcissa laughed, imaging Lucius reaction, her heart ached, she missed him so much. With a new determination Narcissa turned and walked across to thelibrary to began organizing Draco's new schedule and lessons, all her questions for Severus temporarily forgotten.

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