A/N: Hey all look i just made the deadline. Heh its 11 o'clock here. WOOHOO Two weeks in a row i get the update out on time. Go me!! Umm yea...

I'm afraid that this chapter is short again. Its because it was extremely hard to write because of the memories. Sighs Oh well. I promise the chapters will be longer from here on out. I swear it. Also its kinda slow going at the beginning. this is the chapter where you begin to learn what happened this past summer to our young blond slytherin.

Warnings: There is reference to abuse in this chapter. Also theres a lot of blood. A lot.

Notes: things that are not indented and are in Italics are Draco's memories.

Also: This is Slash meaning Male/Male pairings. Dont like dont read. I do not take flames seriously so lets not waste either of out time.

Now that the shortest rambling of my life is over lets get on with the story shall we...

Chapter 5

Painful Memories

For Draco Malfoy the weekend passed by far too quickly for his liking. Before he knew it Monday had come and he found himself seated at his desk in the dark potions class awaiting the rest of the students and Professor Snapes' arrival. Usually Potions was, by far, his favorite subject; the subtlety with which the ingredients had to be added served to keep his mind occupied. Today, however, he was absolutely dreading the class because he not only had to put of with the Slytherins but the insufferable Gryffindors as well.
'We better not have to work in pairs today,' Draco thought to himself. He always worked better alone. It was the only way he could guarantee to always have his mind on task. With a partner he didn't have to do everything so his mind could wander some.
"...will be partnering you with people from other houses," Professor Snape said from the front of the class.
Draco looked up at him for a moment before glancing around the room. 'When did class start?' he wondered to himself.
"Longbottom, Zambini; Granger, Parkinson; Weasley, Bullstrode; Finnigan, Goyle; Potter, Malfoy..."
Draco stared up at the Professor wondering why he would pair him with Potter. He didn't notice when the dark haired boy sat down beside him and jumped slightly when he tapped him on the shoulder. He glanced over at him, his eyes questioning.
"I'm going to get the ingredients Malfoy. Why don't you set up the cauldron?"
Without answering Draco turned toward the cauldron and quickly lit the fire as Harry turned and walked away from the desk toward the group of students at the student cabinets.
The flames flickered beneath the black cauldron, casting deep shadows across the pale boys face as he stared into them; his eyes emotionless eyes reflecting the light.

A heart-wrenching scream the only sound that could be heard in the fire lit dungeon.

Draco shook his head slowly and moved to stand up, steadying himself by placing a hand on the table for balance. Harry had returned and was staring at him curiously. "You better not be expecting me to do all the work Malfoy," Harry said as he set the ingredients on their worktable.
Draco narrowed his eyes at the dark haired boy before leaning over and grabbing an ingredient and begging to prepare it for the potion.

Malicious laughter rings through the dimly lit room.

Blood covers the walls and pools to the floor at the young man's feet

Pain shoots through his body as a knife is thrust into his side and dragged across the smooth skin of his stomach.

 "Malfoy are you alright?" Draco barely heard his partners question as scenes continued to play through his mind. He dropped his knife; his right hand grasping the table so tight that his knuckles turned white while his left flew to his side.
Sweat began to accumulate on his brow and his breath came in short gasps as the scenes began to double they're assault. He knew someone was calling his name but they sounded so far away as his fathers voice sounded in his head.

It's a traitor's punishment Draco. You betrayed us.

Worthless

A disgrace to the name of Malfoy.

"Professor Snape," Harry called, his eyes never leaving his partner. When the Professor didn't answer he called out louder, "Professor!"
"What Mr. Potter?" Snape said as he turned from Neville's cauldron, his voice betraying his annoyance. His eyes fell on the distraught form of his most prized pupil. "Mr. Malfoy," he said as he quickly walked over to the boy. "Mr. Malfoy."

A sickening crack resounds through the hall; his nose undoubtedly broken.

Pain sears through his face as the signet ring tears through the tender flesh of his cheek.

The class watched on in silence as they're Potions Professor tried in vain to bring the pale boy out of his thoughts. Hermione, who watched from her seat beside Pansy Parkinson, covered her mouth to stifle a gasp as blood began to poor from his nose and run down his cheek.

A pale man raises his wand, aiming it at the barely conscious boys heart, "Betrayal must be punished." A sick smile plays across his lips as he says, "Crucio."

A blood-curdling scream wrenched itself from Draco's throat, causing some of the students to cover their ears in an attempt to block out the agonizing sound.
"Draco!" Snape nearly yelled as he grabbed his godson by the shoulders in an attempt to bring him back to reality. Aside from Harry, Snape was the only one in the room who hadn't covered their ears.
When the young boy, once again, fell silent, his breaths came in short quick gasps and he slowly moved his other hand from his side to grasp the table. Slowly shaking his head he turned to look at his godfather, his eyes glassy with unshed tears. His legs shook beneath him, threatening to give out at any moment.
"Professor!" Harry exclaimed, his eyes locked on the other boy's left hand. Drying blood covered his fingers and ran in streaks down the back of it. Professor Snape reached forward and, grasping the small boy's robes, pulled them open to reveal the blood-soaked shirt beneath.
"Potter move!" Snape spat before picking the shaking boy up. Harry quickly jumped out of the way as Professor Snape rushed past him holding the semi-conscious Draco Malfoy in his arms.
"S—Sev..." Draco said weakly before succumbing to the darkness that had been threatening to consume him.

A/N: Well there was the chapter. I hope it wasnt too confusing. Oh and you find out why Draco started bleeding soon I promise. Next chapter actually. I'll clear some things up. Umm. Yea I hope you all liked it I do. Even though it was a pain in the ass to write. I think that it gives you an idea of the summer without actually saying what happened and I like that. But let me know what you think. That's whats important to me. Your oppinions on this.

Now for my shout-outs:

Liber Creperum-Liber Diabolus: I'm glad you like the story. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

Jessi Malfoy: I'm glad you like it. I'll post my web address on my profile so you can find it ok. Thanks for the review

Eggroll: Thanks so much for reviewing and you're welcome for the review. Please update your story soon by the way I cant wait to see what happens. Thanks for putting me on author alert and I'm really glad you liked the ending of the last chapter. I hope what you learned this chapter will suffice till i decide to tell the whole summer tale.

Enelya Aldarion: I apologize if thats spelt wrong by the way. I apologize for the shortness of these last two chapter I promise they will get longer.

mistik-elf13: Its always great to hear from you!! There's a ning in there about what Pansy meant by him belonging with "trash like us" Thanks for the review!!

A/N: Wow!! I got some new reviewers lol!! Thats always great!!

Right well, as always PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!! It will mean the world to me especially since I'm having a crummy week so far. gets down on her knees and begs PLease!!

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Kaydera