20. Prayers
In the light of day he moves around as inconspicuously as possible, careful not to draw attention to himself. He cannot afford to be caught – Death Eaters are everywhere; it would be no good to anyone if he was. He is too ashamed to go home. He can't explain to Dora about the confrontation with Harry. It would tear her apart.
Harry's words still ring in his ears, humiliation eating his insides. It's true. Dora needs him and he's abandoned her.
But he can't go back.
So by night, he prays for the safety of his wife and unborn child.
A/N: Twenty-five hours and ten minutes with no sleep, and I can't be bothered to screw around with this any longer, despite my dislike of this chapter.