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I felt something moving beneath me, my eyes fluttered open as I realized I was resting on someone's bare chest, I shifted my body and my eyes fell upon Draco's sleeping face, he looked peaceful I couldn't help but smile softly at him as I cuddled closer and he held me tighter "don't leave" he whispered, I grinned as I snuggled closer to him as the white sheet was twisted around bodies. We suddenly heard shuffling in the room "the room of requirement" said a voice, I sat up quickly, Draco gave me the sheet to wrap myself with it since he was already dressed in his boxers, we hid behind a pile of junk, and we could see who was standing at the other side through a mirror across from us.
Draco gritted his teeth as Harry opened the cabinet and a bird flew out of it "see you never know what you'll find in her" said Ginny "close your eyes that way you won't be tempted" and then she kissed him, I bit my lip trying to stifle a chuckle as I saw Draco's disgusted face "I can stay hidden up here too if you like" said Ginny as she left, Harry leaving shortly behind her, I started laughing loudly at Draco's expression, I then composed myself after a while and walked past him as I started to get dressed in my lingerie "I can't wear my dress" I said as realization hit me "can I burrow your blazer?" I asked Draco and he nodded, I put on his blazer buttoning it up, I rolled the sleeves so it reached my elbow. The blazer reached about 7 inches above my knees, it was quite short but not provocative thankfully, I took my hair out of its bun as I tied it into a side fishtail, using a cleansing charm on my face, so all the make up was off and I was freshened up. I turned around as I noticed Draco was sitting upon a desk staring at me with a content smile "get dressed" I laughed blushing, he sat there with a smile for a while until he got dressed in his pants, button up shirt and dress shoes as he used a cleansing spell as well, I put on my heels from yesterday and hung up my dress in a closet "I'll get it later" I said and he nodded.
We walked down to the first floor holding hands, it was Sunday morning, and most of the students were probably sleeping in "do you want to get breakfast?" he asked as we reached the first floor "sure" I smiled brightly as I squeezed his hand, he smiled back at me softly as we headed to the great hall. I ate my green grapes with my head on Draco's shoulder "you seem worn out" he said with a smirk "I wonder why" I chuckled and he bit his lip as he looked down at me I smirked up at him as I kissed his neck quickly "how about we go to the room requirements again?" he whispered in a rough voice, I bit my lip tempted but then snapped out of it "no" I laughed "I have about a months worth of homework to make up for" I chuckled and he looked at me disappointed "I guess I should catch up on my work as well" he mumbled and I kissed his cheek.
A month had passed by slowly, Draco's task was making him more tense and nervous where as I tried my best to help him through it, Dumbledore hadn't come back yet, and we were leaving for Christmas break, Severus thought it was best if I stayed with Draco over the break since he was going to be staying at Hogwarts.
"Are you sure your parents wont mind me staying?" I asked nervously "my mom was really glad to hear that you were coming" he said as he put an arm around my shoulders kissing my head as we walked onto the train. Draco opened an empty compartment and we took our seats beside each other, I curled up in a ball as I cuddled up to him "so till when is your task postponed?" I asked softly "until he gets back" he replied quietly leaning against the window and pulling me closer to him "do you think you can do it?" "I…don't know" he said honestly, I nodded understandingly "let's not think about this for the rest of the break" I whispered and kissed his cheek.
We arrived at the Malfoy Manor through floo powder, I exited the fireplace as I dusted myself off "Draco!" said a soft happy voice, his mother came rushing in and hugged Draco whom hugged her back "Kaya" she smiled sympathetically as she hugged me, I hugged her awkwardly back "it's so good to see you two, Draco show Kaya to the guest room, and both of you come down for dinner in an hour, your father wont be here" she told Draco, he nodded as he took my hand and pulled me out of the room and up the stairs neither of us noticing the proud look on Narcissa's face. He led me up the flight of stairs and to the west wing "this is your room, I'm right across from you" he said as he opened the door, I smiled gratefully as I kissed his cheek "my father isn't here so you don't have to dress up for dinner" he said as he laid down on my bed, I laid down beside him and he held me "Kaya" my name was softly spoken as I could feel my eyes flutter shut "yeah?" I whispered back he moved so our faces were close to each others as he cradled my face in one of his hands, caressing my cheek and jaw line "I L…" he started in really soft voice but then went quiet, I held my breath as I bit my bottom lip, his eyebrows slightly furrowed in frustration "you should rest" he whispered, I kissed his lips softly and he kissed back with his hand running through my hair as he pulled me close.
Narcissa told the house elf to get Draco and Kaya, after a while of them not arriving she headed up to Draco's room to find it empty. She went to the guest room, knocking on the door softly but there was no reply, opening the door her eyes landed on the two teenagers in bed asleep, she couldn't help but smile sweetly at them as she turned off the lights and let them rest for the night.
I woke up next morning cuddled up to Draco *I could get used to this* I thought to myself with a happy grin, Draco stirred as he started to wake up, he noticed the sleeping beauty in his arms, the dim light reflecting off her perfect face making her look heavenly, he couldn't help but stare at her with a content smile played across his face, he had to catch his breath as the beauty opened her magical green eyes and looked at his own blue ones, they just looked at each other with soft smiles not wanting to break the silence or the trance they were in, but all great things come to an end as they heard a knock on the door disturbing their little moment of paradise.
Draco got out of bed opening the door slightly, he had a quiet conversation with the person, I was too tired to try and hear as I laid in bed hugging a pillow with a smile on my face "Kaya" came Draco's voice "hmm?" I mumbled with my face in the pillow "I have to go for a while I should be back for dinner or so, there are going to be guests tonight so it's best to dress formal" he said softly, I sat up with a frown "where are you going?" I asked sadly "meeting" he replied with a straight face, I nodded as I got out of bed and hugged him "take care" I said softly, he hugged me back kissing my head as he left my room.
I sighed out disappointed and then decided to take a long bath and freshen up, after I was done I got dressed in grey classical high waist pants, and a thin black wool long sleeved top tucked into the pants, I pulled the sleeves up to reach my elbow and then I pulled my hair up in a bun and put on black heels and then lastly I grabbed my wand as I walked out of the room and went downstairs. My stomach grumbled as I timidly started looking around for the kitchen, I opened a door to reveal a library, with a fire and arm chair which had its back to me, I was going to walk out when I yelped pressing myself against the bookcase as a huge green snake slithered towards me, I took my wand out quickly pointing it at the snake but before I could say anything someone cut me off "Nagini" hissed a silky voice "come here" and the snake slithered away to the armchair.
It was then that I realized whom I walked in on, I was about to sneak away quietly but yet again he caught me "Miss Rountre, come here" he whispered, I grimaced slightly but then walked over to him with poise "my Lord" I spoke softly keeping my gaze on the floor as I bowed slightly "what are you doing here?" he asked as he petted his snake "I'm staying with the Malfoy's over the break sir" "ah! That's right your father's dead and mother's in Azkaban" he cackled I restrained myself from showing any emotions "yes sir" "look me in the eyes" I looked up into his snake like ones "are you not pained by the death of your father? I killed him with his own wand" he said with a smirk on his face as he tried to provoke me, I kept my face straight "the dead don't need to be mourned on, but the living instead" I said softly, his eyes widened with a hint of insanity as he grinned widely "is that so?" and I nodded looking down "look at me" he hissed angrily, I looked back with a dead features "I see potential in you" he said with a smirk and I stayed quiet.
"What are your origins?" "A pureblood my lord, my mother is half Veela where as my father is a full pureblood wizard" I said pride evident in my tone, he nodded not really interested in me "have you any unique skills?" he asked "I'm fluent in Latin, thus I'm good at creating spells" he leaned forward interested "a spell maker?" he said with curiosity in his voice "have you ever killed anyone Rountre?" "no my Lord" I said trying to look at him "unique feeling it is to kill a person" he said as he stood up slowly taking out a wand, my father's wand to be precise "a great feeling of power" he hissed in my ear as he circled around me "ever felt invincible?" he asked as he stood behind me, his breath hitting my ear as his hand rested on my shoulder trailing his fingers up and down my arm "always" I said with a hidden smirk, I could feel him grin "and why is that?" he hissed hot breath hitting my ear, I tried my best not to shudder in disgust "I know what I'm capable of" I stated simply "excellent" he hissed as he grabbed my forearm and pointed his wand at it, I gritted my teeth in pain as tears fell from my eyes, I looked at him with shock as my wrist was burning in agony, I fell to the ground "you're mine now" he hissed, I bit my lip as I stood up slowly "you may leave Miss Rountre" I walked out timidly and then ran straight up to my room.
I curled up in bed as tears fell freely from my eyes, the burning wouldn't stop. After I pulled myself together I sat up and grabbed my wand and I pointed it at my wrist, I started saying a number of spells trying to make it disappear, I groaned in disappointment as nothing worked. I gritted my teeth "Sectumsempra" I said and bit my lip not to scream as a deep slash was replacing the mark, I healed the cut only to make the mark reappear again, I screamed in my pillow frustrated "Kaya dear, are you alright?" came a voice from the cracked open door, Narcissa peeked in concerned "I'm fine" I smiled in a fake way "do you mind if I come in?" she asked with a smile "of course not come in" I said standing up quickly pulling my sleeves down to hide the mark "you've been crying" she frowned as she sat in the chair near the desk "it's just hard being back" I lied and she nodded understandingly "I just want you to know that you can always come visit" she said kindly and I smiled "thank you" "but it would be best if you don't go looking around, The Dark Lord is using our house as headquarters" she grimaced slightly I bit my lip nodding "well, Draco just asked me to let you know that he'd pick you up for dinner, he's resting now" "oh he's back?" and she nodded a 'yes' "take care of yourself my dear" she said and I nodded "thank you Mrs. Malfoy" a called out as she left the room.
I laid on my back on the soft bed as I stared at the ceiling I sighed out bored, I was unconsciously scratching my mark as I laid there thinking of why he wanted to mark me so bad, I mean ok I am a powerful witch but why force upon the mark, it made no sense, unless he planned on using me in something in some task like Draco. Millions of thoughts were running through my head and I groaned as I got a headache, I sat up lifting up my sleeve as I glared at the mark with red skin surrounding it from all the scratching "might as well get dressed for tonight" I muttered getting up.
I decided to wear a short pale gold sequenced dress, it had a straight neckline, it was backless and the sleeves were long enough to cover the mark. I put on really dark eye make up that it caused my green eyes to pop, I put on a bronzer and painted my lips a nude pink so it looked natural, I straightened my hair putting it up in a high ponytail and finally put on my gold heels, I looked in the mirror satisfied with the way I look and sat on the edge my bed feeling quite depressed *knock, knock* I got up opening the door revealing Draco in his usual black suit "hey" I said softly noticing how tired he looked "are you ready?" he asked and I nodded as I took his arm and we headed to the living room where the guests were seated. There were the Parkinson's, Lestrange's, a few people I didn't recognize and Severus. Draco left to greet the guests as I walked directly to Severus taking a seat beside him "are you alright?" he asked discreetly with no emotion "I need to speak with you" I said my voice scratchy, he looked at the clock and then stood "excuse us for a moment" said Severus and they all looked at us curiously especially Draco as we walked outside.
"What's wrong?" he asked with concern, I bit my lip as I pulled up my sleeve, he gasped in shock "when did this happen?" "I stumbled upon him by accident, he was asking questions and before I knew it he burned this horrid thing on me" I said with a shaky voice, as my eyes weld up in tears "I'm so sorry" he said hurt as he hesitated to hold me "I had no idea that he was staying here" he said depressed, I looked down trying to make my tears disappear "can't I get rid of it?" I asked through clenched jaws while looking down, he lifted up my chin so I would look at him and he gave me a frown, I hugged him biting my lip "you should come back with me to Hogwarts" he said softly, I shook my head "I can't leave Draco here alone" I said and he sighed out "the moment you want to come to Hogwarts just let me know" I nodded and then he said we should rejoin the party.
I noticed Draco sitting exhaustedly beside Pansy whom had her arm latched around his, I sat down quietly as Severus left the room to join Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Parkinson I presumed. "I think they should get married before the war, Pansy needs a man to protect her" said Mrs. Parkinson, I was confused as to whom they were talking about but I was never one to peeve with curiosity, Narcissa smiled at her weakly "maybe after would be better, you never know what could happen" she said with a glint in her eyes as she glanced at me, returning to her conversation, I wasn't really paying attention to whatever that was happening around me, my head was killing me from all that happened today and I couldn't get used to the stinging sensation on my forearm.
"Kaya" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up to see Narcissa "we're going to have dinner now, are you feeling alright?" she asked concerned since she called out my name three times already "I'm fine" I whispered standing up with a fake smile, she nodded even though she didn't believe me. I was walking to the dinning room noticing how Pansy was close to Draco, even Draco was being off I didn't really know what was going on and being confused was not helping my headache one bit, I took a seat beside Severus as we waited for the Dark Lord, and everyone was silent. I was sitting with my head in my hands as I felt it thump and I started hear everything ten times louder than they actually were, Severus shot me a questioning look, and then cleared his throat patting my back slightly. I sat up straight as the Dark Lord made his entrance and sat. He was discussing about how they were going to overtake the ministry of magic not that I cared to listen for I was just trying to keep myself stable.
I was drinking water glass after another "Miss Rountre" someone said suddenly, I put down my glass and looked up "you haven't touched your food, does the food not suit your liking, daughter of the late Arthur Rountre?" said Lucius with a malicious smirk "I'm just not hungry" I said politely with a smile, Narcissa shot me an apologetic glance where as Draco seemed to be frustrated "you seem to be upsetting your son Lucius" said Voldemort smirking towards Draco, I shot Draco a weak smile trying to calm him down, Lucius glared at his son "Severus you seem to have kept something from me" said Voldemort with an insane look "my lord?" asked Severus with no emotions evident on his face "Miss Rountre is a spell maker" he stated and some of the people gasped "I didn't think she was important to you my lord" "you seem to have been spending so much time with her, I thought she was a lost cause, who would of thought that such a fragile girl would turn out be a powerful witch" continued Voldemort ignoring Severus as his eyes were transfixed on me, I glanced down a bit nervous but tried my best not to show it "she will come of great use to us" he said with a smirk "a pawn for the war" smirked Lucius agreeing with the Dark Lord "a pawn? No, no but a queen to the game, train her well Severus she will be the protector of my most prized possession, when the time is needed" he said as he petted Nagini who hissed delightfully as she slithered towards me, I bit my tongue to keep myself from showing disgust as she climbed up my legs and wrapped herself around me.
"She compliments your eyes" said the Dark Lord smirking evilly, I looked at him slightly wide eyed as the snake hissed beside my cheek and then she left back to the Lord, I sighed out relieved and we all continued dinner in silence "may I be excused?" I asked the Dark Lord for I could no longer stand the pounding in my head, everyone gasped shocked of my boldness for no one left the table before the Dark Lord, he smirked knowingly, he knew I was in pain from the mark "of course Miss Rountre" he said in his smooth voice "thank you" I said quietly as I stood and left the dinning room, I walked into my room collapsing on my knees as soon as I locked the door, I clenched my head in my hands as tears fell freely from my eyes, I wished my father was here he would have never accepted this, he would never allow me to become a death eater, what had I gotten myself into?
Draco was seated at the dining table, this day had been one of the worst, he lied to Kaya about the meeting for his father wished to see him, and he knew it was never good when his father wanted to see him. His father wouldn't stop accusing him of humiliating the family for postponing the mission when in fact was Lucius himself shamed the family. His father felt the need to discipline him seemingly he learnt something from his affairs with Kaya's mother. Torturing curses were the best way to discipline a child. Draco then spent the rest of his day in his room, he didn't want Kaya to see him like that, his mother helped heal him up that evening but she was never that good at healing spells so a lot of bruises were visible yet thankfully he could hide them…That night wasn't going well either, Kaya seemed to be out of it but it wasn't the time to sit around and talk since the guests already arrived and Draco didn't wish to be disciplined again, so he ignored the desperate look on Kaya's features and escorted her to the guests. She left secretively with Severus and he couldn't help but feel his heart ache and to make matters worse Mrs. Parkinson was talking about his 'promised engagement' with pug-faced Pansy.
Draco was distracted from his reminiscent thoughts of that day once the adults started to leave the table. He bid his guests farewell as he headed up quickly knocking on Kaya's door desperately needing to see her but there was no reply, he tried opening the door but it was locked "Alohomora" he said quickly and he heard the door click, he opened the door slowly "Kaya?" he whispered yet there was no reply, opening the door more but not all the way for it was stopped, he slid in and saw Kaya on the floor sleeping peacefully yet there were black streaks down her cheeks, and he knew she was crying, he picked her up gently and placed her in bed using a cleansing charm so her make up was removed, he kissed her forehead and left her for the night, it seemed they both went through a lot that day, it only pained him more that he wasn't there for her…
