Chapter 13 - Summer Rescue

Draco had sent a letter to Harry about two hours ago, and he knew it should have gotten there by now. He was wondering what was taking Harry so long to answer; however, he hoped it would be soon since he didn't know how much longer he and his mother could take what his father was doing to them. He had been beaten for getting into Gryffindor, for befriending Harry Potter, and for befriending a muggleborn. You name it, he was beaten for it. His mother was beaten for encouraging him.

Draco was beginning to worry; however, in the distance he saw what looked to be a snowy owl. As the owl got closer, he knew for sure that it was Harry's owl, Hedwig. Sighing a sigh of relief, he noticed that she bore a letter, one in which he hoped he could get he and his mother away from here.

"Hello, Hedwig? News from Harry?"

Hedwig just hooted and affectionately bit his ear. Draco took the letter from her leg, unfurled it, and read:

Draco,

We know that you are having difficulty with your father, and we know that you want a way for you and your mother to get out. If it is at all possible, have your mother pack all of your things and shrink them. Then, if you can, head to Diagon Alley and go to Gringotts. Ask for Griphook. He will then give you a portkey to carry you two to where we are staying. We have informed Severus about your predicament and he will meet with us here in our home. Try to keep your head down until you and your mother can get out. Talk to you soon.

Sincerely,

Harry and Hermione Potter

Draco was so pleased that Harry was willing to help them that he ran as fast as he could to the library. He quickly saw that his mother was alone, so that meant his father must be out of the house.

"Mother, I have received word from Harry and Hermione. They can help us get out of here."
"That's wonderful, Draco, your father has left for the ministry and if we get that one house-elf to help us, we can be at Gringotts in no time at all. Go now, start packing. I'll call Dobby for the my things and some of the Black family things.

"Dobby," Narcissa called as Draco ran out of the room to go pack.

"Yes, Mistress?"
"Dobby, here," Narcissa handed Dobby a glove.

"Mistress?"
"Dobby, I've freed you in the hopes that you will come with Draco and I when we escape this place. I know someone who you would love to work for. His name is Harry Potter."
"Yes, Mistress."
"Dobby, you don't need to call me that anymore. Now I am simply Narcissa. Could you help Draco pack and then come help me?"
"Yes, Narcissa."

"Thank you, Dobby, now go. I'll call you when I need you."

At that, Dobby popped out of the room and into Draco's. He and Draco made quick work of his room and his personal belongings. Then, Draco headed to the library to wait on his mother to finish. When his mother came in, she was followed by Dobby, who was carrying his own knapsack.

"Well, Draco, I think that we should probably go now."
"I agree, Mother."

They both stepped into the floo together, telling Dobby to meet them at Gringotts, and then flooed to the Leaky Cauldron. Once out of the floo, they hurried to Gringotts and met Dobby at the steps. Upon entering, they went to the first available teller and asked for Griphook.

"This way," the goblin, Sharptooth, replied.

They followed Sharptooth into one of the offices off the main hall. Once inside, Griphook stood and respectfully bowed as did Dobby, Narcissa, and Draco in return.

"Well, are you three ready for the portkey?"
"Yes, Master Griphook," Narcissa replied.

Griphook handed them a hat that looked like an adventurer had once worn it. All three touched the hat and were whisked away to they didn't know where. Upon landing though, Draco heard a very familiar laugh.

"Harry! Where are we?"
"Ah, well, you are in my family's home. However, due to recent discoveries, Hermione and I, as well as you and your mother and this curious fellow here will be going to one of the Potter homes not far from here. Oh, and Severus is coming too. And this summer, you are going to spend in the muggle world and get to know more about muggles, as well as train."
"Oh, goodie. However, you said that Severus would be here when we got here. Where is he?"
"Right behind you," Severus drawled making Draco jump about a foot.

"Come now, Severus. No need to give Draco a heart attack," Narcissa said amusedly.

"Anyway, Draco, who is this excited little fellow here?"
"Ah, this is our former house-elf, Dobby. Of course, he is now looking for new employment."
"Oh, um, well, Dobby how would you like to work for me and Hermione?"
"Dobby would love that Harry Potter sir."
"Great, then. Could you meet us at Potter Manor, if you know where it is?"
"Yes, Harry Potter sir," Dobby answered as he popped out of the room.

"Well, shall we five go?"
"What about your relatives Harry? And yours, Hermione?"
"Oh, well, our relatives know that we want to train this summer, so next summer both of our families are probably going to Italy to spend the summer in one of the Potter villas."
"Oh. Wait. Sev is coming with us?"
"Yes, Draco. Who do you think is going to train us?"
"Heh. Guess I thought… I don't know."
"Well, he is going to train us, and our portkey is scheduled to leave in one minute."
"What about both of you all's luggage? And Severus's?"
"Already there. Any more questions?"
"No."
"Good. Now everyone touch the portkey."
All five of them touched and were whisked to Potter Manor. They all landed in a huge pile of moving limbs. Once they got straightened out, Harry, Hermione, Narcissa, and Severus heard Draco shout:

"WHY ARE WE AT HOGWARTS?"

(A/N Sorry for the long wait and for the cliffhanger. All shall be explained soon. And Sirius and or Remus might make an early appearance. I don't know. Kudos to anyone who can get the Indiana Jones reference in the chapter. I'm almost done with school, therefore, I will be able to write more. Please read and review. Thank you.)

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