I accidently re posted part 1 (thankyou for drawing this to my attention the youngest Gorgon or I would have never known.) So with no further ado here is part two.
Chapter 10 the engagement part 2
My little heart stopped I was so afraid, I wanted nothing more to flee and hide in a faraway country and spend the rest of my life living in a cottage with my parents and do nothing but playing chess and fishing for the remainder of my life.
The Dark Lord had his hand tightly around my own and he stroked my uncovered neck, I wondered who said it, I wondered who would risk so much for a dance. It wasn't my Father as his voice was different, it wasn't the older Lestrange as he was standing next to the throne and the voice came from another part of the room. I don't think it was a young person as the voice was older and had a strong accent.
The Dark Lord said very little for a second and kept my hand tight then he smiled at the man, I could not see him all that well the dark Lord held my hand tight very tight, "I do not see why not, we are here to celebrate so it is rude of me to keep Lucius all to myself." A man wearing silk came closer, it was that foreign man … karkroff, karaeoff? Something like that. "His important please be brave for me," the dark Lord whispered in my ear. He smiled at me but the smile did not reach his eyes, I was silent as the scary foreign man walked up the stairs past everyone who is standing in shock and offered me his hand.
My hand is clenched so hard into Voldermort's it was hard to know who was squeezing harder, the Dark Lord placed my hand into the scary mans, and he led me back into the middle of the room. Everyone stared and I could hear low whispered but because of my mask no one could see my fearful face, he slid his hand near my hip slowly but not on it. He paused while music started he led me slowly, "I have not introduced myself correctly Lucius, I am Igor Karkaroff." I said nothing, I was too shocked, and who does he think he is? The Dark Lord will destroy him or perhaps if my future husband does not want to get his hands dirty perhaps my Father or Lord Lestrange.
I mean this man is obliviously quite loose in the head, I mean who was brave enough to interrupt dancing with his future Lord. "I am the man in charge of implementing the Dark Lord regime in my country as well as other countries the ones that close by." Well the Dark Lord did say he was important "You are very pretty" he said, so low no one could hear it, "I wish you were mine," my heart stopped beating, "oh I wish I went to your Father and offered him a King's ransom, but I would lock you up and never let you out," he smirked and I didn't like it, the music stopped, he stopped and kissed my hand. "I wish you were mine little Lucius," he said to everyone, no one said a word… surely someone will cut the man's head off, but to my shock the dark lord laughed.
"I sense jealously?" he asked, I didn't like the man, his eyes were scary and his smile didn't meet his eyes. He kissed my hand one more time and turned to the Dark lord and said softly.
"No my lord simply envy." The Dark lord offered me his hand and he led me to my chair, I noticed my Father didn't look very well, the music resumed and people were enjoying themselves.
"You did well," The Dark Lord said he gave me a rare smile I spent some time sitting down, Lestrange next to me. The Dark Lord on the other hand kissed my hand and went to talk to people again, I was on my chair while Lestrange was next to me, on HIS throne. The Dark Lord was smiling which was always a good thing.
"You're not enjoying the party Lord Lestrange," I say, the man smiled kindly at me,
"My duty is to you child," he said with a small smile, I looked at him, "have some wine," he said passing it to me in a gold goblet, I nodded and with great difficulty due to my mask I drink. But I got the cool liquid,
"Lucius," I look up it was my Father, I smiled at him but I doubt he would of known I smiled at him I wondered where my Mother is? Lestrange stood it was a sudden movement, I look at the dark Lord the man whom I shall one day marry he seemed like he was in his element.
'Enjoy talking to your Father he seems happy to see you, I have noticed you have not eaten much why do you not try the chicken it is excellence' A dark voice went into my head I look up to the dark Lord he smiled at me, I looked at Lestrange he had a look on his face like someone was telling him what to do.
"Sit down Abraxus become comfortable," Lestrange left the chair. He went at once to be with his wife, and two sons. My Father held my hand and started to kiss my hand,
"You handled Igor well," he said quietly "I can understand your fear of him, just look at his eyes," I look at my Father throw the mask, "eyes of an old man," I hit my Father playfully, he laughed "you know I will miss you greatly Lucius, right?" I nodded, "I already miss you a great deal." He mentioned.
"And I you, and Mother of course."
"But if there comes… a time where you are afraid and require a break from the pressures of your life I hope you know you can always come home, you know that even if it's twenty, thirty years away." I looked at my Father, he seemed relaxed but nervous at the same time, "Lucius I know it may be embarrassing to you, but your Mother would like a dance with you."
"Why would that embarrass me?" I ask, Father smiled and said nothing, and I saw the Dark Lord turn back, I looked at him even through the mask I knew he was looking at me. I could see Karkaroff too who was at the food, but his eyes on me. For the first time I knew why I was to wear a mask…. So no important guests would see my facial features which indicated I hoped they would fall down a very deep pet.
"I will be right back my dear," he got off the throne I was alone, I had no Lestrange to guard me who was out talking to his family… or getting wine, the Dark Lord was entertaining guests and my Father was with my Mother, I was suddenly afraid what if Karkaroff came back and demanded a kiss or something. Suddenly I felt scared and very afraid, what if someone grabbed me and took me to the ministry I would be in Azkaban by the time Lestrange sobers up. I couldn't find my to be husband in the crowd where did he go? He cannot be this hard to find, his the scary guy with no hair and no nose.
I saw my to be husband speaking to my Father, and he spoke back to 'his Lordship' seconds later unlikely trio came to me, my Father the freaky dark Lord and my Mother.
"Your Mother and you are going to have fun, but don't forget to eat" the Dark Lord said, he got a house elf to come and supply a plate of food "say ahh," he said with the mask it was hard but I opened and the pastry went into my mouth. "Ah you are so sweet, but your parents desire a little attention while I socialise." She smiled at me, and offered me her hand I stand up dancing with her, she smelt good, I liked the perfume it was new and since the Karkaroff incident I was on edge and surprising the smell relaxed me I wonder where she got it from?
My mother is an excellent dancer and was easy to follow, the music was sweet and slow which was very helpful for me. "I can't believe you will become Lord Consort, you will be a King, this is the greatest honour that could ever occur to our family" she said softly, Mother I am in a mask… wearing robes long enough to be a dress with my nails done and my hair down to my ass. This is not cool!
It has finally happened my Mother has lost it.
The dancing went for some time and thankfully no one interrupted so I was lead back to my chair where I gratefully rested on the throne. The party dragged on people came bowed before me and spoke but Lestrange dictated the conversation.
"Lucius?" I look up; it was the Black sisters, Bellatrix, Andromeda and Narcissa. I smile at the three sisters. The middle one Andy was in my year at school and as such had just graduated, she is my best friend we kept to our self's normally, I got along with Cissy too she was in Sev's year and they were very close but the oldest one, Bellatrix…. Was without a doubt bat shit crazy.
"Hello," I say pleasantly. Lestrange looked at me, "thank you for coming, how is the summer going for you all?" Bella smiled, but it was a forced smile.
"I got engaged," she said, with a cheesy smile.
"So is your party is next then I suppose?" I say with a small smile, Bella gave me another forced smile…
"Yes I guess it will be," she said with a fake smile, Cissy gave a small smile. Cissy was a contrast to the two brunettes. I often wondered what was going on there.
"So who is the lucky boy?" I ask, Ana and Cissy edged slightly away from Bellatrix maybe they think she will explode… or maybe she will.
"Rodolphus Lestrange," Bella forced out and smiled warmly after it. I too smiled, were both forced into this that much is clear. I looked at my babysitter I knew why she was doing well, she was to be married to his son. I look at Ana, if it was possible she wanted to be here even less than me.
"Have you heard from Severus?" I asked, she shook her head, I grew worried… I had been unable to contact the twelve year old… he was a half-blood but incredibility intelligent Father had even approved me giving him my old clothes and school books, and last Christmas he stayed with us, his Father was a cruel man and even Father said it was not Sev's fault.
"No I haven't, have you Cissy?" the twelve year old blonde shook her head, I could only hope he was with the mudblood he loved so much.
"No I am worried… he promised he would show me how to ride a broom." I almost laugh, but nodded. The black girls left soon after… I saw Sirius and his younger brother but they didn't approach me. I didn't blame them.
People started to leave Father and Mother kissed me goodbye and the strange man Karkaroff kissed my cheek and said he was very pleased to meet me. Lestrange took me to my room, I bowed.
"Good night Lord Lestrange," I say he nodded, he than proceeded to give me a rare smile left, I took a shower and changed, when I returned the Dark lord was on my bed, I at once kneel.
"My Lord, I can only hope I made you proud" I said kneeling, he chuckled.
"You did well tonight my beloved." He said helping me up and sitting on my bed, "I was so proud of you, Karkaroff is green with envy." He chuckled, "he wishes he had you for himself oh well… I got in first." I go red, "you should be grateful a delicate thing like you would freeze to death in the coldness of Karkaroff's land."
"I am honoured you picked me my Lord," I say trying to look grateful he smiled, he placed my hand on my hair, allowing his fingers to go through it.
"Everyone wants you Lucius, half the men and women at this party desire you, and not just for your family fortune." He seemed pleasant I mean he wasn't trying to hurt me. He placed my head on his chest. "Your heart is going fast, what is it?"
"I am worried about my little friend Severus," I say slowly, he looked up.
"Severus Snape?" I nodded shocked he knew the name of a half blood, "I have a spy at Hogwarts that keeps me informed of the brightest students that might one day become death eaters, Severus was on… very high up that list." I smiled, "his Father is violent right?" I nodded "my spy also said, a certain Lucius Malfoy had been buying him clothes and school books," I nodded, he smiled at me, "you are very sweet… I will make sure he is safe, and will bring him here with you if necessary." I smiled widely, "just keep him out of the way." He advised, he said stroking my hair. "Another two very high on the list was Sirius Black and Remus Lupin," Black didn't surprise me at all, shocking brilliant and had an evil family too…. I had no idea who Remus Lupin was, then I remembered the pale sick looking kid with them, I think I remember Severus saying that a boy called Lupin took his backpack. That had to be it, I nodded… "Tell me Lucius of your impression of Lilly Evans." Evans?
"She is Severus friend, brilliant absolutely brilliant, but she is a muggle born." Tom nodded, I didn't like Evans because of her status but she was kind to Severus, so therefore I kept my comments low, and smiled at her as I passed her in the corridor.
"Yes I am aware of that, I may even spare some Muggle borns in the future … Evans will be one of them, someone so brilliant should be permitted life." He stroked my hair for some time. "I need to go to bed,"
"Stay with me," I say having no idea where that came from. He smiled at me, he held my hand
"Okay," he laid into the pillows and place my head on his chest.
I felt safe and warm so I dozed off into a warm daze.
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