A/N! I know most don't approve of gay fanfictions or lesbians. Though, I have decided to make Celeste a lesbian. Don't ask why. It just went with the flow. My favorite Death Eater doesn't get a lot of spotlight in the series, so now in mine. She will. As you can see, I did rush the timeline and I apologize. From here on out, it's freeplay from Celeste's point of view now she is in her seventh year! Yes, there is a love interest. I'll see how it goes from here. Much loves!
Chapter Fourteen
Weeks had passed since the incident of Dumbledore's death. The Ministry left no one to spare when it came to the news. Days were now growing darker. Celeste herself felt her heart growing stronger as well, though dark as well. For she did not trust anyone of Dumbledore's Army or the Order now. All she could trust was her family and those she knew would not betray the Dark Lord. Hiding from everyone including her brother. Locked away inside her room to keep others out. Many have tried to get her out. Instead, her excuses was always about homework. In that case was the truth. She needed to get it done. Draco may think he isn't going back, but Celeste for sure is. She had to. Keep the peace among the students and teachers. Even though, she had no idea what the changes were going to be. She would find out tonignt at the meeting now that the Dark Lord wanted her to start attending. There was a soft knock upon her door and like always, she ignored it. There was a small pop of an elf.
"Miss. You are requested to join dinner." The elf spoke before leaving. Sighing softly since she had actually finished her homework. Stretching out a little before changing into a back laced dress for dinner and left her room. Wand tucked away.
Hearing hushed voices of the others as she walked passed them with silence. Draco had bumped into her gently and smiled weakly.
"Ready?" He asked as the young blonde witch nodded her head. The Malfoy twins had headed down the stairs into the dining room. It seemed more than the normal amount of chairs was needed tonight. Guessing it was because of the meeting. Celeste felt her heart race as she looked upon everyone's face. Scanning and memorizing each face before taking a seat next to their aunt and Draco sat in the empty chair next to her.
"Time to eat." Narcissa's gentle voice had rung out across the room. Clatter of silverware and plates was now filling up the room. Taking only a small portion of mashed potatoes and fried chicken.
"Fried chicken? You need to eat more like a lady." Mrs. Parkinson's voice spoke.
"Leave her be. She eats fine. She deserve it." Bellatrix's voice spoke. Celeste couldn't help but smile at the dark witch. "So, who's excited?" She asked as a mutter of soft voices spoke. It seemed no one was ever excited except Bellatrix. It didn't take long for everyone to finish dinner as house elves took the dishes. Some Death Eaters were in different conversations, drinking wine or other drinks.
"You should be honored Cissy. That's everyone now." Bellatrix's voice spoke as Celeste was now overhearing.
"I'm not okay with it. First Draco, now Celeste?" Narcissa's voice had a worried tone.
"She made her choice and the Dark Lord is honored." Bellatrix spoke. Shiver ran up her spine and sighed a little. Hearing several gasps as she looked around. Everyone seemed to be holding her left arms.
"It's time!" Bellatrix basically shouted with glee before being the first to take off downstairs to the meeting room. Celeste slowly stood up while everyone left the room. Only one remained with and held her breath.
"Don't be afraid. They'll be a seat next to me. Once the Dark Lord mentions your name, you enter the room." Alecto's voice spoke. It some how calmed her racing heart as she nodded her head slowly before following the red headed witch.
It didn't seem to take long as she was still holding her breath.
"Please welcome to our new follower. Celeste Rose Malfoy." Voldemort's voice sent ice chills all over her body as the door in front of her opened slowly. She walked inside only to find masked Death Eaters all in a circle around the Dark Lord. Slowly, the young witch walked into the room and into the center.
"Kneel." He spoke as she did what she was told.
"Celeste. Do you vow to be a faithful and loyal follower? To bid my every doing and to uphold the blood purity and rid of this world of scum?" He asked as his voice hissed as a snake.
"Yes, my lord. I vow." She spoke without hesitation.
"Your arm." He raised her wand at her with his free hand waiting. She lifted her left arm as he grabbed it firmly and uttered the dark mark curse. Feeling the searing pain slither down from his wand, burning her skin. She was wining and biting her tongue. Not wanting to show any weakness. The Mark was now upon her left arm. She was no longer a simple Slytherin girl.
"Kneel as a young girl. Rise as a grown Death Eater." He spoke as Celeste had stood up. Hearing cheers amoung her fellow followers now. Her parents of course were not amoung them. 'If you must. It was my choice.' She spoke.
'As it was mine too. I am proud of you.' Draco responded in her head as Celeste smiled at him. She took her place along the circle as the Dark Lord took each mask off before allowing them to take their sits at the long table. Watching as they all quickly moved. Feeling the shoves, she stepped to the side and took one in the back next to Alecto. Seeing the dark witch smiling at her before all was hushed now. Celeste had her attention now on her lord.
"It has come to my attention that Hogwarts has allowed a class to teach Muggle Studies." He spoke and waved his wand. A body began floating towards him. She could clearly see it was the Muggle Studies teacher. Never have taken the class before. Giving the stink eye at the woman. Once she had reached up the front.
"She teaches that muggles aren't different from us. In fact, she encourages us to mate with them." He spoke as outbursts began.
"Oh that's just nasty." Celeste shook her head.
"I agree my dear." Alecto spoke. She beamed at the red head before looking back up.
"Severus. Please. You know me. Draco?" The witch spoke softly.
"Avada Kedavra!" Voldemort shouted with his wand pointing at her. Celeste jumped as did a few others. Feeling a stubby but gentle hand grab her own and intertwined them. She didn't pull back, instead, she gently squeezed them and smiled.
"Now, down to buisness. Hogwarts. Once the Ministry is taken over, I want changes done. Of course Draco refuses to attend back, Celeste, you will be Head Girl." The Dark Lord spoke. Celeste looked at him and smirked. "You are to keep them in line. As I will be appointing Severus as Headmaster now that Dumbledore is out of the way. Amycus and Alecto, you both will be taking over Dark Arts and Muggle Studies. It is now required to take the class. No muggle borns will attend." He spoke. The blonde could feel her heart beating rather fast now.
"Calm down. You're alright." Alecto's voice whispered.
"How did you?" Celeste began.
"I marked you. I know your thoughts and feelings even with your mind blocked." She explained. "I will tell more later." She spoke as the Dark Lord went on. Celeste's eyes were now widened. She now had no secrets hidden.
"Any news on Potter?" He asked.
"They plan on moving him the day he becomes of age." Yaxley spoke.
"That is a false trail. Dumbledore had told the Order to move him before his birthday." Snape spoke in a matter of fact voice.
'Of course! That makes sense!' Celeste thought.
'What does?' Draco's and Alecto's voice spoke.
'Ah shit. Hang on.' She replied.
"So be it. We will be ready for the attack once the magic is lifted when he no longer calls it home. The spell will be broken and we will attack from there. I want everyone involved except Draco and Celeste. I have another task for you. Once back in school, I want you both to find out about this secret club that takes place." Voldemort spoke.
"My lord?" Celeste spoke up. Faces looking at her now. He nodded at her.
"The group you speak of, I was part of it. It's no secret now since that girl opened her mouth. Umbridge broke it up. That was before we entered the Ministry." She spoke.
"And you tell me this why?" He asked.
"Last year, Potter and his friends were talking about the prophecy in the libray that shattered at the Ministry. Neither can live while the other survives. That the Dark Lord marked him as his equal. I can't remember all of it but it goes how the one with the power to vanquish the dark lord will be born as the seventh month dies. I took my thoughts furthure and studied upon it and your history. Your Horcruxs are in danger my lord." She spoke as she could feel tense in the air. For a long time, she had known this when Hermione had let it slip in a meeting one night. She had kept it to herself until now.
"Dismissed." The Dark Lord spoke.
Everyone had left quickly as did the Dark Lord. He was elsewhere. Celeste felt her heart pounding so hard, feeling sick to her stomach now.
"You alright?" Alecto's voice spoke.
'Great, going to be seeing each other a lot more.' She thought.
'Keep it PG for christ sake!' Draco's voice spoke.
"I can only hear you Celeste. Not your brother." The woman spoke.
"Okay, that relieves me a little. Am I in trouble?" She frowned. The red head witch wrapped her arms around Celeste protectively and kissed her forehead.
"No. You gave the Dark Lord a head start. A huge one at that. He is having his items moved. How did you find that out?" She asked. Celeste felt her head lean on the shoulder of the dark witch. Comfortable now.
"The meeting. When I was part of the group. Hermione let it slip." She replied.
"Good. You are loyal. That proves much." She added.
"Well. We might as well get used to each other's company as well. You're stuck with me all summer and year." Alecto smirked. The blonde rolled her eyes and chuckled. She sighed contently before turning to leave up the stairs.
"Going to bed?" She spoke.
"Yes." Celeste spoke, not knowing Alecto had followed her. Tomorrow Draco and her would be doing some training. Now able to use magic outside of school had given her hope. She entered her room and quickly changed into her nightwear. From the corner of her eye, the dark witch was watching her. The blonde had climbed into bed and yawned. Turning onto her side as a firm arm held her close. Guess she was staying the night. Not that it bothered her. Though, what did it mean? Her mind was now on more pressing matters now.