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A/N Hi, If you already know me then you know that this story is a revise, and if you don't then..well...welcome to ADWD. For those of you who read my..previous ( draft? ) fic, it's nice to see you again. This is a dramione FanFiction, but it's centered around Draco ( I assure the dramione part of this fic will NOT be in the background haha ). Thank you and welcome back to those who have stuck with me and hello welcome, to those who have joined. This prologue is different from the original, but it's part of the same plot. I Hope you enjoy it nonetheless !

Prologue:

June 5, 1980.

Lucius Malfoy anxiously watched the never ending horizon as the lingering shades of light from the sunset were obliterated by an inky canopy of darkness that spread across the evening sky. For hours he had been standing there frozen in fear and trepidation, staring out the grand, and only, window that was located on the far wall of his study. On any other given day, he could admire the intricate and elegant decor his wife had so graciously placed around the room in fierce determination. But unfortunately, it wasn't a normal evening at Malfoy Manor.

It was on this day and at this rightful moment, that his wife Narcissa, had gone into labor with their firstborn child. Although, to his credit, it was not the thought of becoming a newly acquired father that terrified him to no end. For the past 3 years, fate had been unkind to the young couple. Cursing them only with stillborn children and no hope of procuring an heir for the Malfoy line. The past 3 stillbirths had been complicated and almost fatal for Narcissa, and it was a miracle that she was still yet to give up on their small family.

Lucius cringed as a series of earsplitting screams echoed through Manor, indicating ( for what Lucius could consider the hundredth time ) the immeasurable amount of pain his beloved wife had to endure. For 13 hours, had Narcissa been moaning in agony and screaming in pain. And for 13 hours, had Lucius been staring rather numbly out the window or pacing mercilessly and tirelessly around the spacious room of his study, anxiety following his footsteps just as well as his own shadow.

Suddenly, the soft opening and closing click of the door to the occupied room drew Lucius out of his inner thoughts.

" Well...is she here?"

The man nodded his head, dark brown eyes filled with hesitation.

" Are you sure you want to do this Lucius? What if this harms Narcissa? What if it harms the ba—"

" Something needs to be done Severus, " Lucius snapped, harshly cutting him off, his patience finally wearing thin. " I will not stand here and watch my wife give birth to yet another dead child. This is a last resort, I need to keep the Malfoy line alive. "

Severus gazed at his long time friend with sad eyes, for he could not bring himself to understand the heavy burden of procuring an heir yet he could almost feel the pain and desperation Lucius had to carry.

Looking back at his lordship, Severus shook his head again ever so slightly.

" And if it goes wrong? " he asked softly.

Lucius' face remained impassive yet his ashen eyes shared an untold tale of sorrow and regret, " then their blood will be on my hands." he responded icily.

" Now Now my lord, I don't think there will be any need for that nonsense. ", The words were spoken in crisp pronunciation, yet still held just a hint of amusement. Lucius' head whipped around to the owner of the voice,
" You must be Lucius Malfoy."

He nodded absentmindedly in response, too shocked with the woman's appearance to do anything else.

To say she was beautiful would be an understatement. She stood at about 5 feet tall, barely reaching the bottom of his chin. Her eyes were unusual and looked to be a harsh honey brown, yet whenever they made contact with the light they shone brilliantly to reveal the rare specks of gold that littered her irises. Long glossy locks of midnight shaped her face and tumbled down her shoulders, only stopping right above the luscious curve of her hips. She held high cheekbones and a perfectly molded jawline, and her porcelain skin was flawless, save for the series of scars that ran up her arms. She was exotic.

" Lucius," Severus hissed softly behind the gaping man, " you're staring. Pick your jaw up from the floor and say something. "

Ripped from his daze, Lucius glared at his friend and cleared his throat in an attempt to save a shred of his dignity.

" My apologies miss..."

" Illyria " she finished for him, sauntering from the doorway and into his study.

" Illyria, a pleasure. " he dipped his head respectively, trying to ignore the high slit in her crimson dress that revealed more of her thigh than necessary, as she took long elegant strides around the room.

" You had summoned me here to heal your wife and child, did you not? " Illyria studied the powerful man before her, noting the hesitance in his expression and the way his eyes flickered to his brooding friend on the side, silently asking him how much she knew.

" Indeed," Lucius nodded his head and spoke firmly, " what do you know? ". He eyed her warily, albeit face remaining impassive, as she slowly closed the distance between them. Her eyes seemed to bore through his soul, sending shivers down his body.

" I know enough " she stated simply as she began to circle his figure, " but do you? "

He looked at the woman before him, who paid no mind to his bemusement, eyes now hard and a slight frown evident in his pale forehead. " Pardon me?" He asked, his patience once again wearing thin. I don't have time for this, he thought, trying not to let agitation and lack of patience fuel his actions.

" Well," she started, an amused smile on her face," you summon me here, into your home, with little to no knowledge about my abilities. I know enough about your cry for help, but do you know enough about me to take such a risk?"

Illyria could see the tightness around the young lord's mouth, barely suppressed anger quickly turning into dangerous impatience. She was toying with him and he knew it.

" I know enough," Lucius dryly repeated Illyria's previous statement, bringing a wicked smile to the woman's face. " so, can you heal my wife and save my heir or not? " he sneered.

Another earsplitting scream from Narcissa ripped through the halls of the large house,
In his peripheral vision he noticed Severus stare at the raven haired witch in growing apprehension.

Illyria ignored him, and continued to circle Lucius.

" I can," she smiled, " but I have one more question for you. " Lucius stiffened as one of her slender fingers trailed across his chest, up towards his collar bone, and around his back as she continued to walk around him, her gaze calculating.

Severus shared his unease, drawing his wand in alarm. She ignored him, once again.

" What I'm about to do could effect not your wife, but your child, for life. I cannot tell you the outcome of my magic but I can tell you that your child will not grow up as a normal pureblood..unless you take...certain precautions" she stopped in front of him, harsh honey-gold eyes meeting ashen grey, " So I ask you Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, what are you willing to do, to risk, in order to heal your wife and save your son?"

My son...he looked over at Severus with wide eyes. Thrilled to know the gender of his yet to be born child.

Lucius focused his gaze back on the woman that stood before him with unwavering determination. " You can save him? " he asked once again, slightly unsure of what to think.

Illyria nodded in affirmation.

" Anything...I'm willing to risk anything. " Lucius ignored the dread that pulled and prodded at his gut as he watched the witch smile in satisfaction.

" Excellent," she replied, eyes shining with an emotion he couldn't fully identify. " Take me to her." he nodded, and the two of them walked silently to where his wife lay in immeasurable pain, the deal her husband had just made, unbeknownst to her and the son she was about to birth.

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A/N Hi, so for those of you who are coming here right from my original..yes the prologue changed...A LOT. The plot doesn't change, in fact, the original prologue will be one of the first couple chapters. If you read my original ( you can find it under my written fics ) tell me which prologue you like best. I simply just shaped and modified the prologue to fit my original plot. Feel free to PM me questions. Leave reviews! Tell me what you think :)

Chapter 1 will be up soon!