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Chapter 8 Summary: Conversation between Celestia and Lucius, where they talk about what happened with the Weasley family. Weasley's see interaction between father and daughter and don't get the best impression. Mistaking their teasing of superiority as fact. The twins bid their family goodbye before boarding the train. While they are in the compartment, a group of people join. One of which is Oliver.
March 2, 2003
*Five Years later*
"Bella?" I look to my right and smile softly at the woman looking at me with concern. Renee was married to my Uncle Ted's half-brother at the time of my adoption. After their divorce last month I moved with Renee to Arizona. Although it was almost a year since my father sent us away, it felt like an eternity. Away from my family and my magic.
June 6, 2002
Hogwarts Castle
"Hurry, Celestia." I look at my father with worry, wondering why we are back at Hogwarts. Earlier in the day he came to Durmstrang to retrieve Scorp and I. After we apparated tot Hogsmeade, my dad instantly started making his way up to the castle in a hurry. His steps hurried and worry lining his facial features.
Why could we possibly be at Hogwarts? We have yet to complete a full year at Durmstrang. Final examinations are still two weeks away, we should not be wasting valuable studying time. Or was he going to pull us out of the Durmstrang Institute as well? Just after we made friends? What about Viktor?
This past September my younger brother, Draco, began his first year at Hogwarts. Unfortunately for us that meant that Harry Potter did as well. Papa removed us from Hogwarts, refusing to let us enter our fourth year when the boy-who-lived roamed the corridors. With Potter in Hogwarts and now aware of his magical heritage, papa and headmaster Dumbledore thought the Dark Lord would make his move. Papa enrolled my brother and I into the Durmstrang Institute, where the study of "dark arts" is more accepted. I think he was hopeful that it would prepare us as they could teach us magic that Hogwarts would not.
After the Dark Lord's fall, papa taught us as much magic as he could, "light" and "dark". Wanting us to be as trained as possible for when we would need to go into hiding. He didn't want us to be unprepared for any possibility.
Unfortunately for him Drakey refused to receive his magical education anywhere but at Hogwarts. And since mum is unaware of father's plans, she supported Drakey's decision.
"Quickly children." He says ushering us into the Headmaster's office. It is late at night, and no one is around apart from the occasional prefect. Who immediately turn around when they catch sight of my father, my brother and I being under a disillusionment charm.
Scorpious and I both look at each other, fear in our eyes. Was this it?
"Chocolate Frog" Dad whispers to the gargoyles. Instantaneously they jump apart letting us go upstairs. A spiral staircase is revealed, torches lighting up along the walls as we make our way up.
When we step into the headmaster's office, I am surprised at the large group waiting for us silently. Professor Dumbledore gazes down at Scorp and I from the top of his half-moon spectacles. In front of his desk are two women and two men.
With a start I realize that I know one of the couples. Although I've only met them twice in my life, I recognize my aunt Andromeda and her husband Edward. Not many know that they are my and Scorpious' godparents, as she had already been disowned by her family at our birth. Mother continued to visit her at least once a year and hoped that by becoming godparents they could continue to have a tie to each other.
"Do you remember, my dear, a few years ago when I came to your home after the death of Voldemort?" I look up at my former Headmaster with sad eyes, moisture gathering at the inner corners.
"It's time isn't? You're going to send Scorpious and I away." Everyone except for Dumbledore and my brother stare at me in shock.
"I'm afraid so my dear. I believe Tom has begun his advances to return. And due to certain circumstances that have put you and your brother in his interest, you both must be put into hiding." I nod, looking down at my snake tattoo. The beautiful reminder I was given at birth to who I am expected to be. The snake licks my smallest finger in comfort before slithering back to my upper arm, disappearing from view.
Scorpious takes my hand and hugs me toward him. I bury my face into his chest, my hands clasping the fabric of his shirt tightly. Not knowing when I might have the chance to hug him again. Or if I ever will. They want to send us to different locations, as far away from danger as possible. Away from magic completely. But what if Voldemort is never defeated? What if my parents and brother are killed while Scorp and I are safe far away?
"Come here my little girl." I look to my papa tears running down my face. I jump into his arms, sobs escaping me. He quietly explains that he will leave in a few minutes to take Scorp to the people that will become his new family.
"Da-Daddy! I don't wa-ant to go!" He clutches me tighter to his chest, pulling Scorpious into our hug. I sob, putting my arms around both of them. Scorp's eyes have turned a brilliant red, tears sliding down his chin.
Papa looks at us with a pained expression. For the first time in my life, I see tears falling silently down his face.
"I love you two so much, and I wish I did not have to do this...But it's the only way. No one can know that you two are alive until He dies. Until then, we cannot live in peace. I cannot begin to imagine what he had planned for the two of you." He pulls away from us and gives both of us a kiss on the forehead.
"Take care of momma and Drakey."
"Of course, I will. The four of you are my life." He gives me another hug, before taking Scorpious' hand, and pulls him toward a lamp that Dumbledore is holding in front of him. A portkey. However, before the portkey activates, Scorpious pulls away and runs to my side. We clutch each other tightly one last time.
"Bye, Lestia. I love you."
"I love you too Scorpy."
I turn to Dumbledore when they are both gone, not knowing what I am supposed to do now. The two couples in the room seem distressed, the women crying silently. Dumbledore sadly looks at me before coming to stand by my side..
"Do not worry child, your paths will cross soon enough. Maybe even sooner than you think." He smiles at me with a twinkle in his eye. "Now onto business. This is Charlie and Renee Swan. Charlie is Ted's muggle half- brother. They have agreed to take you to America and keep you safe." I sniffle and attempt to smile. My upbringing not allowing me to be rude, no matter the horrible first impression I have already given. The woman, Renee, gives me a sad smile and leans into her husband.
"America?" I whisper. That is so far away.
"I am afraid so my dear. I am not sure exactly where. Your Godparents', Andromeda and Ted, have agreed to be your secret keepers to keep your location a secret." He hands me a necklace. I take it, and I become startled when I realize that it's the necklace Draco gave me for my birthday four years ago. How did he-?
"I have put strong glamouring charms on this necklace. Your choice of how you want to look is your decision. But I must ask you to choose an appearance that is not recognizable, and that you wait until you are in the safety of the Swan Residence. Take great care as the glamour will fall once the necklace is off. Now, I bid you farewell my dear, may we meet again."
That was the last day I was Celestia Arabella, twin of Scorpious Alexandre Malfoy, older sister of Draco Lucius Malfoy, and only daughter of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy. Pureblood witch and veela from Wiltshire, England.
I became Isabella Marie Swan, adopted and only child of Charlie and Renee Swan. With ordinary brown hair and brown eyes. Nobody special, a normal human with no knowledge of the magical world.
My spirit had burned the day that Celestia and Scorpious Malfoy died in the forest by Durmstrang, mauled by a werewolf during the full moon. Or at least that was what the Morning Prophet said the next day.
Chapter 8 Reviews:
lunarwing: (November 26, 2011) i wonder who said the last part there? I can't wait for the next chapter and it was very generous for you to update 2 chapters at once! keep it up! ~*lunarwing*~
Thank you so much! And as for who said the last part, definitely the Weasley Twins. They would be the most outspoken about Malfoys being cozy with a Gryffindor. Thank you for all your reviews, I enjoy reading them.
Lady Elena Bella Petrova: ( November 27, 2011) LOVE THIS STORY SO FAR! HOPING TO READ MORE LATER!
Thanks for reading and reviewing! Hope you enjoy the next chapter.
AvengedSevenfoldLover : (November 27, 2011) i love it! update asap please!
I'm so glad you love it!
GabzR: (November 27, 2011) Can't wait for more
Thanks for your review, enjoy the new chapter!
