Chapter 10: You Answer

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Title: Don't Leave Me Like This

Chapter: You Answer

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Nymphadora was playing wizard chess with Harry when Sirius and Andromeda appeared. She quickly pushed the chessboard away and hugged both mother and cousin. She was grateful that Sirius was kind enough to allow them to live in Grimmauld.

"Harry and I have been playing chess… it's rather fun I must say" Nymphadora smiled. "He lets me win mum!"

"No he doesn't" Sirius growled. "Harry can't play chess. He never had his dad to teach him. Ah, but Ronald Weasley there is the chess star isn't that right Harry?"

Harry looked away Sirius's words were hurtful. He mentioned James. Sirius had the nerve to rub it in his face that he Harry Potter did not have a father to teach him such things as chess and all.

"He's right" Harry said and shrugged. "I never learned."

"Oh Harry I'm sorry! Least you know who your father is." Nymphadora said and shot her mother a glare. Her mother simply shrugged it off.

"Nymphie its best to let this one go." Sirius said and hugged his cousin. "See Harry this is why its good to keep family alive. So they have your back and you have theirs. Not that you would know would you? No I suppose not. You lost it all. You were too weak. Just like you were to WEAK to get me out of Azkaban. Don't worry Harry I won't forget this. I owe you one" Sirius breathed heavily. Nymphadora and Andromeda grabbed him and hulled him out placing wards up.

Harry lay there startled. Sirius was right he was too weak far to weak for everything he was too does. So Harry decided he was no longer the chosen one. That he should die. Yes Harry Potter was THE-BOY-WHO-SHOULD-DIE. He sighed and sat up he had gained much energy thanks to the potions Snape had him on. In fact if it wasn't for the protruding bones and frail frame. Harry would say he was perfectly healthy.

"I'm sure he didn't mean it" Andromeda said and took her seat again. "My cousin has spent too much time in Azkaban, he'll come to his senses Harry. As for you I will be honest. I am neither light nor dark you will find that among most Blacks including Narcissa and Sirius, Nymphadora here wears a tag, but I'm certain she is the same."

"I see." Harry responded. He respected the answer it wasn't like the usual things he got; it was actually very Ravenclaw.

"Yes… so have you seen Draco around?" Nymphadora pried. Harry nodded his head.

"I guess he was on task with Severus. Can I trust a Malfoy?"

"Merlin No. Never trust a Malfoy." Andromeda said and raised her hands. "Never trust a Malfoy who's loyalty is not your own"

Harry pondered that for a while. That didn't answer his question at all. Was Harry loyal to Albus… or was Harry loyal to his family and in that himself. It didn't matter Harry wanted to die. He lost everything even Sirius.

"Remus will be back in the morning Harry" Nymphadora smiled and blushed quickly. "I bet he misses you"

Harry shrugged. "I doubt it."

Andromeda and Nymphadora looked at each other both wondering the same thing. What happened to Harry Potter to make him fall into despair and could Draco Malfoy really be enough to save the young Gryffindor from his own demise.

DMDMDM

Draco sat by himself unhappily. The rest of the death eaters drank and sung. Draco watched with a calculating gaze. In just a few hours he would have to kid nap his mate and return him to the Dark Lord. Just a few hours away.

Draco rose to look for Severus surely his godfather would know what he was to do in this case. It didn't take Draco long to find Severus snogging his father. While Draco knew about the whole situation with Severus and Narcissa and his father. A part of him still felt as though his father was betraying his mother for being so out amongst death eaters cheating on Narcissa like this.

"Severus" Draco said boldly though a blush was growing over his whole body. "If you aren't too busy I need help." Draco finished weakly.

Severus pulled away in relief he was happy his godson had came. He was starting to feel the need for a break. Yes Severus was Lucius rightful mate. Severus had accepted Lucius and therefore denied himself all contact romantically from anyone unless it was Lucius. So Severus allowed himself misery if it meant keeping Lucius alive. He loved the man even though he was such a royal idiot.

"I have some ideas Draco." Severus said very quietly. "Follow me"

Severus and Draco went to the dark lord they bowed before his presence the dark lord smirked and almost laughed at the appearance of these men bowing at him. Oh how clever he was, soon it would be Harry Potter bowing.

"My Lord;" Severus started. "I would like to portkey back to my cottage so young Malfoy and I may prepare him for tonight kidnapping as I am sure someone is guarding Mr. Potter, perhaps Dumbledore himself.

It seemed to take the lord awhile to answer. At the same time both Severus and Draco's minds were being ripped apart in process for hopes that one had something less noble to share with the dark lord. But coming up that both were loyal to him he nodded his head.

"Very well don't be late."

Severus bowed again and grabbed a hold of Draco this time using a port key to leave.

"What are we going to do?" Draco asked and rubbed his stomach. He was starting to feel aches from being away from Harry.

"We are going to remove Mr. Potter from St. Mungo's at the dark lords request"

Draco nodded and watched as Severus hurried about his potions lab casting several spells things working his magic. All of this extremely confusing to Draco. But he had no choice but to watch and wait. Harry was his mate… would he really turn his mate over to the dark lord.

"Damn Lucius" Draco said angrily.

"Language Dragon. That's my job to say and I assure you your Veela father are going to be very unhappy soon."

"Why?" Draco asked excited Severus was going to fix everything!

"Because I have a plan."

With that Severus explained to Draco the plan. Draco sat there morbidly for a few moments considering his options then nodded. If all went well things would be safe. If they failed there was no back up they would have to play it by ear.

A/N Shortest chapter… and I'm not even feeling clever enough to personally thank ym reviewers :o( alas permanent writers block. Blah. And I know exactly what happens its just getting there.

So any guesses On Nymphadora's dad. Heres a clue. They are a pure blood. And they may be closer than you think. (it took me a whole day to find her a father)