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Chapter Ten:
Dumbledore's single week travelling lasted 3. He finally reappeared at Breakfast one day and announced that he was going away for a further few weeks. During his announcement he said;
"I hope you all make good decisions while I'm gone" He started right at Draco as he said it. But Hermione didn't seem to notice.
The breakfast mail came and owls flooded into the Hall, dropping packages here and there. Draco received a letter from one he didn't recognise the owl. Regardless he gave him a bite of his toast and the Jet-black owl flew off. Before he could open it another owl dropped down in front of him. This one he recognised as his mothers. He fed the owl as a thank you and opened his mother's letter first
My Dearest Draco,
I have just been notified that He has sent you a letter and I do hope that my letter reaches you first.
I'm so sorry darling, I never wanted this to happen, especially to you. I know you don't have a choice, but I want you to know no matter what happens, I will always love you. I will always stand by your side, even if the whole worlds are against you. You can always talk to me. I Love you baby, I'll see you soon.
Love always,
Mother
Draco downed his pumpkin juice as he bit back a cry. He knew he was too late. He should have talked to her sooner. He knew what the other letter was. Taking a deep breath, he opened the other letter
Draco.
Congratulations we have decided that you are to fall into our ranks. Be at the manor at Midnight tonight to receive your mark and your mission. Remember the consequences if you refuse, back out of prove incompetent. You will be accompanied by Severus. Meet him on the Astronomy tower tonight at 11:30.
Your Dark Lord
Draco glanced over to his Godfather who gave him a curt nod. Draco started at his godfather whose eyes flicked over to Hermione then back to Draco. Draco slightly shook his head. The professor's eyebrows rose ever so slightly. Before breaking the connection.
The day flew by, too quickly for Draco's liking. He thought all day on how he was supposed to try and explain to Hermione that he would be out all night without her getting suspicious. Turns out however that Snape had thought a similar thing, and midway through their Potions lesson, last of the day Snape came around to inspect their progress, silently and un-noticed by everyone except Draco dropped something into her potion. Hermione within minutes came over all dizzy and light-headed.
Draco offered to the fellow prefect to the Common room to get some rest, to which Snape agreed. Hermione and Draco walked her to the hospital wing, settling her in a bed. Hermione passing out as soon as her head hit the pillow. He stoked her hair softly and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead
"She'll be fine. But she'll be out until sunrise. She'll never know" Snape said
"This is so wrong" Draco said
"You had enough time. And time isn't yet up. He said Draco nodded.
"I have spoken with the Dark Lord and have convinced him not to mark you tonight...But once you complete the mission" Snape said. Draco sighed in relief.
"I can't do it to her" Draco said
"That is to be discussed with her. I'll return at 11:30 to pick you up. Make sure you have some dinner" He said walking out. Draco picked up her favourite book, finding the gently folded corner and read to her. He read her for hours, until he was brought back to reality by a growl of his stomach. He placed the book lovingly on the side and placed a kiss to her cheek. Walking into the common room and calling a house elf to bring him some dinner. He barely managed 3 mouth fulls but at least he had eaten something.
He returned to her and lay in bed net to her. He pulled her close, took off her shoes and slipped her into her pyjamas. lying next to her again he held hr close and breathed in her scent. She moaned his name lightly and he let silent tears fall down his cheeks.
"I'm so sorry Princess" He muttered against her. Kissing her more. He lay in her arms, letting the tears dry and stain his face. He was close to falling asleep when the door opened. He forced his tired eyes open and looked at the professor.
"It's time Draco" He said Draco nodded. He kissed Hermione once more before getting up, casting a quick glamour charm to hide the tears.
"You know in all my time never have I seen two so perfectly matched" He said
"Thank you Sir" Draco said getting one last glimpse of his love before they apparated.
They arrived outside Malfoy Manor. Whereas usual guests had to wait at the gates, they recognised Draco and opened for him. He and Snape walked proudly to the front doors, opening them and walking in. He found his mother sat on a chair, the Dark Lord pacing the room.
"My Lord" Greeted both Draco and Snape.
"Ah Severus, Draco. Right on time" He said.
"Now Draco, Severus has been talking to me, and I think, he may have a point. You are still in school. It would be too obvious to mark you now. So, you will complete your missions and then you shall be marked as a reward" He said
"Yes, my Lord" Draco said bowing his head.
"So, you're first mission is to find a way to break my death eaters into the castle, so they can be a witness to the other mission" Voldemort said
"My Lord?" Draco asked. His voice steady and calm. "What is the other mission"
"Inquisitive. I like it. Or nosey...A punishable offence" Voldemort said
"I shall punish your cheek, the reward your curiosity" He said, pulling out his wand,
"Crucio" He hissed Draco's breath caught in his throat, as searing white-hot pain covered his body. Draco took a few deep breaths, balling his hands into firsts, his nails digging into his skin. He lost himself in his mind, and the pain almost vanished, it was a mild numbing now. Draco, feeling powerful opened his eyes and stared into his punisher, the eye contact startling the Dark Lord, causing him to break the curse. For a brief second Draco swore he saw a flash of fear in the Dark Wizards eyes before it was replaced with a grin
"Take pain well don't you boy. Very useful" He said. Draco glanced his eyes over to the few death eaters in the room, observing the show. Snape and his mother look surprised, while Bellatrix had her jaw on the floor. a few other Death Eaters he couldn't quite recognise just started at him dumbfounded. Apparently being unfazed by the cruciatious curse wasn't a normal reaction.
"And now in answer to your question, you are to kill Albus Dumbledore" He said. Something clicked in Draco's head. Why hadn't he got that before. He remembered what Dumbledore had said.
"Yes, My Lord" Draco nodded, bowing slightly.
"Fantastic" Voldemort said, before he apparated away. the death eaters soon followed him leaving Narcissa alone with Draco and Snape. As soon as they had left Narcissa sprung up, enveloping her son in a hug.
"My poor baby are you ok?" She asked
"Yes, mother I am fine" Draco said
"What's wrong Draco" She said
"Nothing" Draco replied
"A mother always knows" Narcissa said
"Nothing mother, I promise" Draco said, finally returning her hug.
"Cissa I must take Draco back to Hogwarts now. But get Tipsel to make me a cup of tea, I'll be back shortly" He whispered in her ear. She nodded. She hugged Draco and gave him a soft kiss on his cheek mumbling
"So proud of you baby" before breaking the hug, and they apparated back to Hogwarts. Draco quickly stripped and lay in bed next to his girl. pulling her close and letting her soft breath lull him to sleep.
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