Chapter 8
Since Serenity's crowing as Queen of Slytherin, she was on her feet non-stop from attending meeting after meeting with the lords and nobles, to seeing royalty from other countries. But no matter what she was doing, she always had time for her faithful husband Harry, who was always there right by her side, and her newborn daughter Samantha. It was a happy time in Slytherin. But all was not well. Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa disappeared after Serenity's coronation. Then the assassination attempts and death threats on Serenity and the royal family began. But Serenity was not afraid and she did not let it prevent her from going outside the castle walls once and awhile to greet the people. She would wear a disguise, so not to be noticed by foreigners. "What a beautiful day," Serenity said as she walked threw the market place of Slytherin. She was wearing a simple brown dress with a white apron and a scarf to cover up her long silky black hair. Serenity looked down at Samantha and tickled her chin. "It's a pretty day is it not little one." Samantha giggled. "You know, Samantha looks just like you when she laughs." Serenity looked beside her and found Harry in commoner's clothes. "What are you doing here, I thought you had a meeting with the Gryffindor council." Harry smiled and kissed his wife. "I cancelled it. I rather spend the day with my beautiful wife and daughter than be in a meeting." Serenity smiled and kissed him back. "That's why I love you so." Just then, a little girl walked up and bowed. "Good day my queen." She gave Serenity a handful of flowers. Serenity took them and smiled. "Thank you little one. I shall put them in a vase in my room when I return to the castle." The little girl smiled. "Thank you my queen." She bowed again and ran away to play with her friends. Just then Samantha started to cry. "Little one," Serenity said trying to calm her daughter, "what's the matter? Are you tired?" Lavina walked up to them and smiled. "Your Majesty, I can take the princess back to the castle for her nap. You and the King can be alone for awhile." Serenity looked at Lavina. "Yes, take her back to the castle, I bet she hasn't slept all day." She gently gave Samantha to Lavina. "Goodbye little one, mama and daddy love you." Lavina walked back to the carriage with Samantha and headed back to the castle. Harry turned to his wife and smiled. "Well my dear, since Samantha is taking her nap, how about we take a stroll around the gardens." Serenity smiled. "I would love to Harry." She wrapped her arm around his and they began walking to the local gardens. They were just as beautiful as the ones inside the palace walls. Serenity looked at the trees and flowers, admiring on how beautiful they were. When they walked deep within the trees, Harry stopped and pulled Serenity close to him. "What's this?" Harry smiled and kissed Serenity passionately. Serenity felt herself relax for the first time in weeks. She was alone in the arms of her beloved. After a few minutes, they parted. "We haven't kissed like that for a while." Harry smiled. "Sometimes, a queen needs to relax, and to be loved." Serenity smiled. "Oh Harry, I love you so much." Harry smiled. "And I you my darling." They kissed again. Serenity forgot about being queen, she was happy in the arms of her love. Suddenly, Harry broke the kiss and looked around. He couldn't shake this weird feeling he just had. We're being watched. "Harry darling, what's the matter?" He looked at Serenity. "You're not safe here my dear, let us go back to the castle." Harry glanced up at one of the trees, and saw a person with a bow and arrow, aiming at Serenity. "Serenity look out!" Harry pushed her out of the way and was hit in the shoulder with an arrow. "Harry!" She knelt beside her bleeding husband. Luckily, some of the castle guards were following them and ran into the gardens. Harry looked up at the guards. "Get the queen back to the castle now!" He pulled the arrow from his shoulder and threw it at the tree. There was a loud groan and a person fell out of the tree. The guards quickly grabbed the assassin and took him away while some of the others quickly led Serenity and Harry to a near-by carriage. "Are you alright my Queen," The guard asked. Serenity had taken off her scarf and put it on Harry's shoulder. "I'm fine, but the king is not. Tell the doctor to meet us at the palace." She looked at her husband. "You saved me. You could have died but you saved me." Harry touched Serenity's cheek with his good hand. "Of course I did, I rather die than lose you Serenity. I love you, nothing in the world can change that." Serenity wrapped her arms around him. "Oh Harry, Oh my love." They held each other all the way back to the castle. While the doctor was bandaging Harry's shoulder, Serenity went to check on Samantha. Lavina looked up when she saw her come in. "Oh my Queen." Lavina ran up to her. "I heard what happened, are you alright. Is King Harry alright?" Serenity looked at her. "We're both fine. Harry pushed me out of the way and got hit in the shoulder." Serenity walked up to Samantha's crib to find her sleeping. "Samantha could have been there. She almost was, what if I had said no to you and taken her with us." Serenity started crying. Lavina hugged her. "It's ok my Queen, everyone is fine, no one was hurt. Samantha is right here sleeping peacefully. Serenity looked up. "Where is the man who tried to kill me?" "In the dungeons my queen." Serenity walked out and made her way to the dungeons. She walked up to the guard. "I want to see the assassin." The guard bowed and led Serenity to a small cell. There was a man looking out the small window at the sunset. He looked at Serenity and smiled. "Well, hello Queen Serenity." Serenity glared at him. "Leave us." She said to the guard. The guard bowed and left leaving Serenity and the man alone. "You know that you'll be beheaded tomorrow for your assassination attempt on my life." The man smiled. "I know quite well my queen." Serenity walked closer. "Who sent you?" The man smiled. "I'll never tell. I'll always be loyal, to my last dying breath." Serenity glared at him. She knew Lord Draco was behind this. "Then, I hope you have repented your sins my dear sir. May God have mercy on your soul." Serenity turned and left.
Serenity and Harry were sitting at the podium behind many people. They had perfect view of the execution that was going to take place. Serenity took her husband's hand. "I hate watching people die." Harry looked at her and touched her cheek. "You did what you had to do as Queen darling, don't blame yourself. He deserves to die for almost killing you." Serenity looked at Harry. "You're right, I must not be afraid." Serenity saw the man being dragged to the big block. The executioner ordered the guards to put the man's head on the block. Just as the ax was being raised the man cried out. "Death to Queen Serenity! Long live King Draco!" Serenity gasped. The ax went down and it was over. Serenity stood up. "I knew Lord Draco was behind this!" "Indeed I was my Queen." Serenity turned and saw the cold smiling face of Lord Draco. Harry drew his sward. "How dare you return." Lord Draco just smiled. He snapped his fingers and a group of men walked up to the podium swards drawn. "I wouldn't start a fight if I were you King Harry, as you can see, you're very outnumbered and I know you would hate to see the Queen hurt." Harry growled and threw down his sward. "You won't get away with this Lord Draco!" Serenity cried. Draco smiled. "I already have Queen Serenity." He turned to a few men. "Take the queen back to her room and make sure she does not come out until I see fit. And take our foreign king to the dungeons and make sure he is heavily guarded. The men nodded and grabbed Harry, while two others grabbed Serenity. "Harry!" She screamed trying to get free. "Serenity!" They were moved to their designated spots as Lord Draco addressed the crowd who was in a riot. "Slytherins, a new day has fallen on our kingdom. I will now be your king." He looked around "Anyone who objects me, will die at without question. A new day is here my Slytherins, a new day is here!" Draco smiled evilly. Lady Narrissa walked up to her son and smiled. "You have done well my son, your revenge is almost complete. Soon, your place as King will be secure. Lord Draco smiled. "Yes, they will be no one that can save her now." Draco laughed.
Serenity was locked in her room. She started pacing the floor. She didn't know what to do. She looked up at the sky and started crying. "Oh daddy, I'm so lost. I wish you were still here." She heard the door being unlocked and Lord Draco walked in smiling. "Queen Serenity, what a pleasure to see you once more." Serenity glared at him. "Why are you doing this?" He smiled. "For revenge my Queen. Revenge on what you did to me last year, what your father did to me." Serenity glared at him. "I should have exiled you when I had the chance." Draco walked up to her and smiled. "Yes, but you didn't and now, I'm King." Serenity looked away. "The people will never accept you as their king!" "They will, when you agree to be my wife once more." Serenity turned around. "Never!" She screamed. "I'll never be your wife. I'll always and forever love Harry." Draco's smile fell. "Fine, then you will see him die tomorrow at sunset." Serenity gasped. "No." Draco smiled. "The choice is yours my Queen, either be my wife, or see your love beheaded. I'll be back in the morning to hear your decision." He left and locked the door behind him. Serenity fell to her knees and began sobbing. "What am I going to do."
Malory was in her room with Lavina. She had seen what Lord Draco had done and knew what she had to do. She had to save her family. "Lavina, listen to me carefully, The royal family's lives depend on this." Lavina nodded. "I will Majesty." "Go down and get a horse and carriage. Tell whoever is there that I asked for it. Then come back here, get Princess Samantha and take her to the carriage. Stay there with her till Serenity and Harry are able to meet you. Go immediately to Gryffindor; do not stop for anything. Do you understand Lavina?" "Yes Majesty." Malory nodded. "Go quickly, time is of the essence." Lavina bowed and left. Malory then grabbed her cloak and made her way to Serenity's room.
Serenity was in her bed crying, when she heard a knock. The door opened and Malory walked in. "Mother," Serenity whispered. "How did you get in here without the guards stopping you?" "I'm the Queen's mother, they wouldn't dare defy me." Malory took her clock off and gave it to Serenity. "Listen carefully my child. Put on this cloak and walk gracefully out of the room and out to the castle. No one will stop you for they will think you are me. There is a carriage waiting for you in the woods. Lavina and Samantha are already inside. Hurry Serenity." Serenity put on the cloak. "But what about you mother, if Draco finds out what you did, he'll kill you." Malory looked at her daughter. "That is a risk I'm willing to take Serenity. I love you my darling daughter. I would die for your safety in a second. Now go my child and be safe." Serenity hugged her mother. "I love you mother." Serenity looked at her mother. "What about Harry? He's in the dungeons." Malory smiled. "I've already taken care of that. He'll be waiting for you at the carriage. Now go Serenity. You do not have much time." Serenity hugged her mother one last time and put the hood of the cloak over her face. She then walked out of her room and quickly out of the castle. She ran into the dark forest and looked around franticly, hoping to find the carriage. She finally found it waiting just before the castle gates. She ran closer and saw a most wonderful sight. Her loving husband Harry waiting outside the carriage for her. She smiled and ran into his waiting arms. "Oh Harry, I was so scared. I thought they would have." Harry put his finger on her lips. "Shh, it's alright. Let's get you out of here. We can figure out a plan of attack in Gryffindor." "I think not, your majesties." Harry and Serenity found themselves surrounded by Draco's men. Draco came from out of the shadows and smiled. "You thought you could get away from me? You poor souls. Thankfully, your mother gave me all the information about her saving you both. Too bad I had to kill her afterwards." "Liar!" Serenity shouted. Draco smiled. He pulled out the detached head of her dear mother. Her eyes open in fear. Tears streamed down Serenity's face. "Mother," she whispered. Harry glared at Draco and looked at Serenity and Lavina with Samantha inside the carriage. He had to do something. He would not let his wife and daughter die at the hands of this, monster. He would save them even if it meant his death. Quick as lightning, he pushed Serenity inside the carriage and shut the door. "GO NOW!" Harry shouted at the coachmen. "Don't stop till you reach Gryffindor!" The coachmen cracked his whip and the carriage was off in top speed. Draco's men were unable to catch it. Serenity when figuring out what her husband had done, put her head out the window to find Harry being captured by Draco. "Harry!" She screamed. "Queen Serenity, look out!" Serenity turned around long enough for a long branch to hit her. She fell back into the carriage, Samantha's crying being the last thing she heard before totally passing out.
Since Serenity's crowing as Queen of Slytherin, she was on her feet non-stop from attending meeting after meeting with the lords and nobles, to seeing royalty from other countries. But no matter what she was doing, she always had time for her faithful husband Harry, who was always there right by her side, and her newborn daughter Samantha. It was a happy time in Slytherin. But all was not well. Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa disappeared after Serenity's coronation. Then the assassination attempts and death threats on Serenity and the royal family began. But Serenity was not afraid and she did not let it prevent her from going outside the castle walls once and awhile to greet the people. She would wear a disguise, so not to be noticed by foreigners. "What a beautiful day," Serenity said as she walked threw the market place of Slytherin. She was wearing a simple brown dress with a white apron and a scarf to cover up her long silky black hair. Serenity looked down at Samantha and tickled her chin. "It's a pretty day is it not little one." Samantha giggled. "You know, Samantha looks just like you when she laughs." Serenity looked beside her and found Harry in commoner's clothes. "What are you doing here, I thought you had a meeting with the Gryffindor council." Harry smiled and kissed his wife. "I cancelled it. I rather spend the day with my beautiful wife and daughter than be in a meeting." Serenity smiled and kissed him back. "That's why I love you so." Just then, a little girl walked up and bowed. "Good day my queen." She gave Serenity a handful of flowers. Serenity took them and smiled. "Thank you little one. I shall put them in a vase in my room when I return to the castle." The little girl smiled. "Thank you my queen." She bowed again and ran away to play with her friends. Just then Samantha started to cry. "Little one," Serenity said trying to calm her daughter, "what's the matter? Are you tired?" Lavina walked up to them and smiled. "Your Majesty, I can take the princess back to the castle for her nap. You and the King can be alone for awhile." Serenity looked at Lavina. "Yes, take her back to the castle, I bet she hasn't slept all day." She gently gave Samantha to Lavina. "Goodbye little one, mama and daddy love you." Lavina walked back to the carriage with Samantha and headed back to the castle. Harry turned to his wife and smiled. "Well my dear, since Samantha is taking her nap, how about we take a stroll around the gardens." Serenity smiled. "I would love to Harry." She wrapped her arm around his and they began walking to the local gardens. They were just as beautiful as the ones inside the palace walls. Serenity looked at the trees and flowers, admiring on how beautiful they were. When they walked deep within the trees, Harry stopped and pulled Serenity close to him. "What's this?" Harry smiled and kissed Serenity passionately. Serenity felt herself relax for the first time in weeks. She was alone in the arms of her beloved. After a few minutes, they parted. "We haven't kissed like that for a while." Harry smiled. "Sometimes, a queen needs to relax, and to be loved." Serenity smiled. "Oh Harry, I love you so much." Harry smiled. "And I you my darling." They kissed again. Serenity forgot about being queen, she was happy in the arms of her love. Suddenly, Harry broke the kiss and looked around. He couldn't shake this weird feeling he just had. We're being watched. "Harry darling, what's the matter?" He looked at Serenity. "You're not safe here my dear, let us go back to the castle." Harry glanced up at one of the trees, and saw a person with a bow and arrow, aiming at Serenity. "Serenity look out!" Harry pushed her out of the way and was hit in the shoulder with an arrow. "Harry!" She knelt beside her bleeding husband. Luckily, some of the castle guards were following them and ran into the gardens. Harry looked up at the guards. "Get the queen back to the castle now!" He pulled the arrow from his shoulder and threw it at the tree. There was a loud groan and a person fell out of the tree. The guards quickly grabbed the assassin and took him away while some of the others quickly led Serenity and Harry to a near-by carriage. "Are you alright my Queen," The guard asked. Serenity had taken off her scarf and put it on Harry's shoulder. "I'm fine, but the king is not. Tell the doctor to meet us at the palace." She looked at her husband. "You saved me. You could have died but you saved me." Harry touched Serenity's cheek with his good hand. "Of course I did, I rather die than lose you Serenity. I love you, nothing in the world can change that." Serenity wrapped her arms around him. "Oh Harry, Oh my love." They held each other all the way back to the castle. While the doctor was bandaging Harry's shoulder, Serenity went to check on Samantha. Lavina looked up when she saw her come in. "Oh my Queen." Lavina ran up to her. "I heard what happened, are you alright. Is King Harry alright?" Serenity looked at her. "We're both fine. Harry pushed me out of the way and got hit in the shoulder." Serenity walked up to Samantha's crib to find her sleeping. "Samantha could have been there. She almost was, what if I had said no to you and taken her with us." Serenity started crying. Lavina hugged her. "It's ok my Queen, everyone is fine, no one was hurt. Samantha is right here sleeping peacefully. Serenity looked up. "Where is the man who tried to kill me?" "In the dungeons my queen." Serenity walked out and made her way to the dungeons. She walked up to the guard. "I want to see the assassin." The guard bowed and led Serenity to a small cell. There was a man looking out the small window at the sunset. He looked at Serenity and smiled. "Well, hello Queen Serenity." Serenity glared at him. "Leave us." She said to the guard. The guard bowed and left leaving Serenity and the man alone. "You know that you'll be beheaded tomorrow for your assassination attempt on my life." The man smiled. "I know quite well my queen." Serenity walked closer. "Who sent you?" The man smiled. "I'll never tell. I'll always be loyal, to my last dying breath." Serenity glared at him. She knew Lord Draco was behind this. "Then, I hope you have repented your sins my dear sir. May God have mercy on your soul." Serenity turned and left.
Serenity and Harry were sitting at the podium behind many people. They had perfect view of the execution that was going to take place. Serenity took her husband's hand. "I hate watching people die." Harry looked at her and touched her cheek. "You did what you had to do as Queen darling, don't blame yourself. He deserves to die for almost killing you." Serenity looked at Harry. "You're right, I must not be afraid." Serenity saw the man being dragged to the big block. The executioner ordered the guards to put the man's head on the block. Just as the ax was being raised the man cried out. "Death to Queen Serenity! Long live King Draco!" Serenity gasped. The ax went down and it was over. Serenity stood up. "I knew Lord Draco was behind this!" "Indeed I was my Queen." Serenity turned and saw the cold smiling face of Lord Draco. Harry drew his sward. "How dare you return." Lord Draco just smiled. He snapped his fingers and a group of men walked up to the podium swards drawn. "I wouldn't start a fight if I were you King Harry, as you can see, you're very outnumbered and I know you would hate to see the Queen hurt." Harry growled and threw down his sward. "You won't get away with this Lord Draco!" Serenity cried. Draco smiled. "I already have Queen Serenity." He turned to a few men. "Take the queen back to her room and make sure she does not come out until I see fit. And take our foreign king to the dungeons and make sure he is heavily guarded. The men nodded and grabbed Harry, while two others grabbed Serenity. "Harry!" She screamed trying to get free. "Serenity!" They were moved to their designated spots as Lord Draco addressed the crowd who was in a riot. "Slytherins, a new day has fallen on our kingdom. I will now be your king." He looked around "Anyone who objects me, will die at without question. A new day is here my Slytherins, a new day is here!" Draco smiled evilly. Lady Narrissa walked up to her son and smiled. "You have done well my son, your revenge is almost complete. Soon, your place as King will be secure. Lord Draco smiled. "Yes, they will be no one that can save her now." Draco laughed.
Serenity was locked in her room. She started pacing the floor. She didn't know what to do. She looked up at the sky and started crying. "Oh daddy, I'm so lost. I wish you were still here." She heard the door being unlocked and Lord Draco walked in smiling. "Queen Serenity, what a pleasure to see you once more." Serenity glared at him. "Why are you doing this?" He smiled. "For revenge my Queen. Revenge on what you did to me last year, what your father did to me." Serenity glared at him. "I should have exiled you when I had the chance." Draco walked up to her and smiled. "Yes, but you didn't and now, I'm King." Serenity looked away. "The people will never accept you as their king!" "They will, when you agree to be my wife once more." Serenity turned around. "Never!" She screamed. "I'll never be your wife. I'll always and forever love Harry." Draco's smile fell. "Fine, then you will see him die tomorrow at sunset." Serenity gasped. "No." Draco smiled. "The choice is yours my Queen, either be my wife, or see your love beheaded. I'll be back in the morning to hear your decision." He left and locked the door behind him. Serenity fell to her knees and began sobbing. "What am I going to do."
Malory was in her room with Lavina. She had seen what Lord Draco had done and knew what she had to do. She had to save her family. "Lavina, listen to me carefully, The royal family's lives depend on this." Lavina nodded. "I will Majesty." "Go down and get a horse and carriage. Tell whoever is there that I asked for it. Then come back here, get Princess Samantha and take her to the carriage. Stay there with her till Serenity and Harry are able to meet you. Go immediately to Gryffindor; do not stop for anything. Do you understand Lavina?" "Yes Majesty." Malory nodded. "Go quickly, time is of the essence." Lavina bowed and left. Malory then grabbed her cloak and made her way to Serenity's room.
Serenity was in her bed crying, when she heard a knock. The door opened and Malory walked in. "Mother," Serenity whispered. "How did you get in here without the guards stopping you?" "I'm the Queen's mother, they wouldn't dare defy me." Malory took her clock off and gave it to Serenity. "Listen carefully my child. Put on this cloak and walk gracefully out of the room and out to the castle. No one will stop you for they will think you are me. There is a carriage waiting for you in the woods. Lavina and Samantha are already inside. Hurry Serenity." Serenity put on the cloak. "But what about you mother, if Draco finds out what you did, he'll kill you." Malory looked at her daughter. "That is a risk I'm willing to take Serenity. I love you my darling daughter. I would die for your safety in a second. Now go my child and be safe." Serenity hugged her mother. "I love you mother." Serenity looked at her mother. "What about Harry? He's in the dungeons." Malory smiled. "I've already taken care of that. He'll be waiting for you at the carriage. Now go Serenity. You do not have much time." Serenity hugged her mother one last time and put the hood of the cloak over her face. She then walked out of her room and quickly out of the castle. She ran into the dark forest and looked around franticly, hoping to find the carriage. She finally found it waiting just before the castle gates. She ran closer and saw a most wonderful sight. Her loving husband Harry waiting outside the carriage for her. She smiled and ran into his waiting arms. "Oh Harry, I was so scared. I thought they would have." Harry put his finger on her lips. "Shh, it's alright. Let's get you out of here. We can figure out a plan of attack in Gryffindor." "I think not, your majesties." Harry and Serenity found themselves surrounded by Draco's men. Draco came from out of the shadows and smiled. "You thought you could get away from me? You poor souls. Thankfully, your mother gave me all the information about her saving you both. Too bad I had to kill her afterwards." "Liar!" Serenity shouted. Draco smiled. He pulled out the detached head of her dear mother. Her eyes open in fear. Tears streamed down Serenity's face. "Mother," she whispered. Harry glared at Draco and looked at Serenity and Lavina with Samantha inside the carriage. He had to do something. He would not let his wife and daughter die at the hands of this, monster. He would save them even if it meant his death. Quick as lightning, he pushed Serenity inside the carriage and shut the door. "GO NOW!" Harry shouted at the coachmen. "Don't stop till you reach Gryffindor!" The coachmen cracked his whip and the carriage was off in top speed. Draco's men were unable to catch it. Serenity when figuring out what her husband had done, put her head out the window to find Harry being captured by Draco. "Harry!" She screamed. "Queen Serenity, look out!" Serenity turned around long enough for a long branch to hit her. She fell back into the carriage, Samantha's crying being the last thing she heard before totally passing out.