Chapter 39: Jewel's Grail
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Thanks: Emma, Kumiko Eharu, Black Rein, Krissy, snwflakesweety, Draco- luver, Akili, hotpepper567, Red Magic Marker, Sushie-chan, bubblegum*girl, Elenora, Dragonfires, Crystal Words, Emerald Smoke, Siobhan, lazy, Maura Plaid, Tom Felton's babe, hermie4sev, iCeBlUeEyEs, rattyrowe, Calli-chan, Kumiko Eharu, LoOkEn4CoFfEeGoD, PassionPolice237, Muffy & Leala, gInNy, jade-snake, and K7o7 of BaCa PrOdUcTiOnZ
A/N: LA! Well, if you guys don't remember Jewel holding anything, go check chapter 40 from Complicated. She was holding the Grail. (I have been planning out things since like, forever, I know) And I will explain more things in this chapter ^_^ Thanks again for all your reviews! You guys are wonderful!!!
Hermione stared at Draco as though he had lost his mind entirely, "Draco, you can't be sure what Jewel was holding was the Grail of Eden. I mean, it could have been anything really. We don't even know what the Grail of Eden looks like."
Draco rolled his eyes, "What else could have Jewel have been holding? It's the only thing that makes perfect sense to me."
Hermione sighed and shuddered, because it was so cold in this terrible chamber below ground. She just wanted to leave, and leave now. "Can we get out of here? I can't bear to be down here any longer."
Arabella smiled gently, "Of course, my dear. I understand that you do not want to be down here much longer, after everything. We all better go."
The group paid their last respects to Blaise, and began to walk out of the prison that they have been kept in for so long. Ginny ran her fingers through her shiny red hair, "I just wish Blaise was here. What happened to her was not fair."
"She's at peace, and that is all there is too it." Draco muttered, "Nobody deserved to die. Not Dumbledore, not Jewel, not Nilam, not Fleur and not Blaise."
Hermione felt the tears in her eyes. There had been so much death and despair. Why couldn't she have had a nice sixth year? Instead her life had transformed into a living hell that seemed to never ever stop. "My life sucks." Hermione whimpered, "I hate everything that has been happening."
Draco put his arm around her, "Everything will be okay. I promise."
"Don't make promises you can't keep." Hermione whispered, and Draco said nothing more as the group continued to head on their way out. Draco just thought to himself the rest of the walk. He wanted to know how Jewel got the Grail of Eden. He wanted to know if Voldemort and his "Dark Drug Army" could be stopped. But most importantly of all, he wanted to keep the promise that everything will be okay.
~*~*~*~
Pansy grinned, "These are some statues though."
The group finally made it out of the underground cavern, and were now facing the gigantic statues of Princess Pansee and Helen. Pansy smiled, "Let read this inscription before we go!"
"Hurry up!" Snape snapped, "I don't want to be at this place any longer then I have to."
Pansy stared at the inscription that said:
Princess Helen and Pansee were the closest sisters and the best of friends. However, their fate was sealed and they died together. They did not have to die, but they were murdered when they were only teenagers. They could have lived, but sadly didn't. All this is due to the evil King and his followers. May their souls rest in peace.
Pansy's smile turned to a frown, and she slowly walked back to where everyone else was standing. Ron looked at Pansy with concern in his eyes, "Are you okay?"
Pansy scowled, "Yeah I'm fine. Lets just get going."
"I suppose we should head back to Jacques's place." Narcissa sighed, "Lets start walking."
The group began to walk, but Hermione and Draco lagged a bit behind. Draco just wanted to talk to Hermione with nobody else really listening. "Hermione, there is something that worries me."
Hermione smiled, and said in an amused voice, "Just 'something'? Shouldn't it be many things? We have too much to worry about and I don't think it can be classified as just 'something'"
Draco frowned, "Are you going to listen or not?"
Hermione pursed her lips, "Yes, yes, I am listening."
Draco said, "I don't know how Jewel got a hold of the Grail of Eden or how she even knew about it. But I seriously am starting to think that is why my father killed her."
"Why would he kill her for just the Grail though?"
"Hermione, the Grail of Eden opens the door to the Land of Eden, and whoever enters receives one wish. Think about it. You could get anything that you possibly wanted. No wonder my father was after it. Anyone would want the Grail."
Hermione brushed a strand of brown hair out of her face, and she asked slowly, "Are you sure that Lucius wants the Grail just for himself?"
"Knowing father, I would think he would want it. But I don't think he is taking it for him alone. He wants to give it to his precious master and then they will have the sacred Land of Eden and their wish."
Hermione smirked as she began to think carefully, "I remember reading this book once, and it was about two princesses, Pansee and Helen."
Draco sneered, "This is not the time to talk about fairy tales."
Hermione glared at him and continued, "Their father was a very cruel person, and wanted the Land of Eden for himself. His two daughters, Pansee and Helen, were against him. Later the King killed Pansee for her protests."
"Helen, eh? Your Helen's lovely heir, can you think of anything? And what book was that?"
"I read it in the book store that we went to after we found Blaise," Hermione said brushing the matter aside, "Here is something I can think of. I don't know if this is true or not, but it is kind of like a theory."
"Fire away."
Hermione whispered, "I think that Pansee hid the Grail of Eden from her father. He got suspicious and killed her for it. When Helen escaped she took the Grail with her to Hogwarts where she thought it would be safe. Jewel found it though, and knew what it was for. Was Jewel interested in history at all, Draco?"
Draco smiled as he thought of his sister, "There is one incident that I can remember."
~*~FLASHBACK~*~
Jewel was sitting in a comfortable chair in the Malfoy Manor's library. It was a wonderful place to be. It was big, and had books on almost every single subject. Jewel began to browse carefully through the books, and pick out what she was going to read on this rainy day.
"In here again, Jewel?"
Jewel giggled, "Draco! You know I can never get enough of reading in here! It makes me forget about all of my problems! I am trying to find a book on ancient princesses."
Draco stood in the doorway and continued to smirk, "You remind me of someone that I know at Hogwarts, who just reads all the time, and never stops. Some stupid Gryffindor."
Jewel rolled her eyes, "Just because they're a Gryffindor, doesn't mean you should hate them. Who knows? You might be the best of friends some day!"
Draco laughed coldly, "You get the weirdest notions inside your head, do you know that Jewel?"
Jewel looked out the window, and sighed, "Yes, I know. And Draco can I tell you a secret? You can't tell mother or Lucius. They wouldn't listen."
"Wouldn't dream of telling any of your private thoughts." Draco replied, "What's your secret?"
Jewel bit her lip, and said slowly, "I have been having odd feelings lately. You know that I will be going to Hogwarts next year. Well, I keep thinking of these strange things that are going to happen. For some reason, I don't think I will ever finish school."
Draco took Jewel's hand, "Don't say that. You will do fine."
"Draco, I feel like, something is going to happen. No, I know something is going to happen. I know it because, I have visions. Visions of two beautiful girls telling where a wonderful shining light is. They say it's my destiny to take it and pray, but that I will-"
Draco started laughing loudly, "Jewel, Jewel, you have a crazy imagination. Nothing will ever happen to you. You will be just fine."
"DRACO! You don't understand! This bright orb of light is very important and I-"
Draco was beginning to lose his patience, "Jewel you are weird. I don't know what the hell you are thinking about, but I think you should push these silly ideas out of your head. YOU WILL BE FINE!"
~*~END OF FLASHBACK~*~
Hermione felt her heart get heavy. Poor Jewel, and to think that event had only occurred a few months ago. "Draco?"
"I should have listened to her." Draco said, his voice full of bitter regret, "I should have listened to what she had to say, instead of being such a jackass and cutting her off like that. I-I-"
Hermione kissed Draco on the cheek, "It is not your fault. You reacted the same way any other person would have. If she had said that to me, I would have thought that she was crazy too. It's not your fault Draco. None of what happened is. It is evil's fault, and evil's alone."
Draco looked at his feet, "I would give anything to bring her back."
"I would too." Hermione agreed sadly, "I would give anything to stop all of this that has happened. But Draco sometimes we have to deal with the cards that are dealt to us. As unfair as it may seem, we must dealt with life's challenges everyday. But we will endure. Good will triumph over evil."
Draco scowled, "It is such a pity that all the Death Eaters are still living. I wish they would all drop dead."
Hermione gave Draco a long and very severe look, "There are lots of people, such as Voldemort and the Death Eaters, who do deserve to die and burn in Hell. But there are many like, Jewel and Blaise, who deserve life and to be happy. But Draco, can I ask you this? Can you give it to them?"
Draco was silent and Hermione nodded, "It's a sad truth, and I know it is hard to accept, but we must."
The two continued to walk in silence and they said nothing more of the matter. Harry's voice eventually broke the silence, and Hermione and Draco realized that they had arrived at Jacques's house. Draco knew in his heart that Hermione was right. Life wasn't fair, but he knew that maybe there was a slight hope. Could good triumph over evil? Could this all end happily.
~*~*
Hehe, I am soo sorry this is short. But it clears things up a bit I hope! Romance lovers, the next chapter is YOUR moment!!! YAHHH!!!
~*Sophiebabe
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter! JKR does. I am not taking credit for her work!
Thanks: Emma, Kumiko Eharu, Black Rein, Krissy, snwflakesweety, Draco- luver, Akili, hotpepper567, Red Magic Marker, Sushie-chan, bubblegum*girl, Elenora, Dragonfires, Crystal Words, Emerald Smoke, Siobhan, lazy, Maura Plaid, Tom Felton's babe, hermie4sev, iCeBlUeEyEs, rattyrowe, Calli-chan, Kumiko Eharu, LoOkEn4CoFfEeGoD, PassionPolice237, Muffy & Leala, gInNy, jade-snake, and K7o7 of BaCa PrOdUcTiOnZ
A/N: LA! Well, if you guys don't remember Jewel holding anything, go check chapter 40 from Complicated. She was holding the Grail. (I have been planning out things since like, forever, I know) And I will explain more things in this chapter ^_^ Thanks again for all your reviews! You guys are wonderful!!!
Hermione stared at Draco as though he had lost his mind entirely, "Draco, you can't be sure what Jewel was holding was the Grail of Eden. I mean, it could have been anything really. We don't even know what the Grail of Eden looks like."
Draco rolled his eyes, "What else could have Jewel have been holding? It's the only thing that makes perfect sense to me."
Hermione sighed and shuddered, because it was so cold in this terrible chamber below ground. She just wanted to leave, and leave now. "Can we get out of here? I can't bear to be down here any longer."
Arabella smiled gently, "Of course, my dear. I understand that you do not want to be down here much longer, after everything. We all better go."
The group paid their last respects to Blaise, and began to walk out of the prison that they have been kept in for so long. Ginny ran her fingers through her shiny red hair, "I just wish Blaise was here. What happened to her was not fair."
"She's at peace, and that is all there is too it." Draco muttered, "Nobody deserved to die. Not Dumbledore, not Jewel, not Nilam, not Fleur and not Blaise."
Hermione felt the tears in her eyes. There had been so much death and despair. Why couldn't she have had a nice sixth year? Instead her life had transformed into a living hell that seemed to never ever stop. "My life sucks." Hermione whimpered, "I hate everything that has been happening."
Draco put his arm around her, "Everything will be okay. I promise."
"Don't make promises you can't keep." Hermione whispered, and Draco said nothing more as the group continued to head on their way out. Draco just thought to himself the rest of the walk. He wanted to know how Jewel got the Grail of Eden. He wanted to know if Voldemort and his "Dark Drug Army" could be stopped. But most importantly of all, he wanted to keep the promise that everything will be okay.
~*~*~*~
Pansy grinned, "These are some statues though."
The group finally made it out of the underground cavern, and were now facing the gigantic statues of Princess Pansee and Helen. Pansy smiled, "Let read this inscription before we go!"
"Hurry up!" Snape snapped, "I don't want to be at this place any longer then I have to."
Pansy stared at the inscription that said:
Princess Helen and Pansee were the closest sisters and the best of friends. However, their fate was sealed and they died together. They did not have to die, but they were murdered when they were only teenagers. They could have lived, but sadly didn't. All this is due to the evil King and his followers. May their souls rest in peace.
Pansy's smile turned to a frown, and she slowly walked back to where everyone else was standing. Ron looked at Pansy with concern in his eyes, "Are you okay?"
Pansy scowled, "Yeah I'm fine. Lets just get going."
"I suppose we should head back to Jacques's place." Narcissa sighed, "Lets start walking."
The group began to walk, but Hermione and Draco lagged a bit behind. Draco just wanted to talk to Hermione with nobody else really listening. "Hermione, there is something that worries me."
Hermione smiled, and said in an amused voice, "Just 'something'? Shouldn't it be many things? We have too much to worry about and I don't think it can be classified as just 'something'"
Draco frowned, "Are you going to listen or not?"
Hermione pursed her lips, "Yes, yes, I am listening."
Draco said, "I don't know how Jewel got a hold of the Grail of Eden or how she even knew about it. But I seriously am starting to think that is why my father killed her."
"Why would he kill her for just the Grail though?"
"Hermione, the Grail of Eden opens the door to the Land of Eden, and whoever enters receives one wish. Think about it. You could get anything that you possibly wanted. No wonder my father was after it. Anyone would want the Grail."
Hermione brushed a strand of brown hair out of her face, and she asked slowly, "Are you sure that Lucius wants the Grail just for himself?"
"Knowing father, I would think he would want it. But I don't think he is taking it for him alone. He wants to give it to his precious master and then they will have the sacred Land of Eden and their wish."
Hermione smirked as she began to think carefully, "I remember reading this book once, and it was about two princesses, Pansee and Helen."
Draco sneered, "This is not the time to talk about fairy tales."
Hermione glared at him and continued, "Their father was a very cruel person, and wanted the Land of Eden for himself. His two daughters, Pansee and Helen, were against him. Later the King killed Pansee for her protests."
"Helen, eh? Your Helen's lovely heir, can you think of anything? And what book was that?"
"I read it in the book store that we went to after we found Blaise," Hermione said brushing the matter aside, "Here is something I can think of. I don't know if this is true or not, but it is kind of like a theory."
"Fire away."
Hermione whispered, "I think that Pansee hid the Grail of Eden from her father. He got suspicious and killed her for it. When Helen escaped she took the Grail with her to Hogwarts where she thought it would be safe. Jewel found it though, and knew what it was for. Was Jewel interested in history at all, Draco?"
Draco smiled as he thought of his sister, "There is one incident that I can remember."
~*~FLASHBACK~*~
Jewel was sitting in a comfortable chair in the Malfoy Manor's library. It was a wonderful place to be. It was big, and had books on almost every single subject. Jewel began to browse carefully through the books, and pick out what she was going to read on this rainy day.
"In here again, Jewel?"
Jewel giggled, "Draco! You know I can never get enough of reading in here! It makes me forget about all of my problems! I am trying to find a book on ancient princesses."
Draco stood in the doorway and continued to smirk, "You remind me of someone that I know at Hogwarts, who just reads all the time, and never stops. Some stupid Gryffindor."
Jewel rolled her eyes, "Just because they're a Gryffindor, doesn't mean you should hate them. Who knows? You might be the best of friends some day!"
Draco laughed coldly, "You get the weirdest notions inside your head, do you know that Jewel?"
Jewel looked out the window, and sighed, "Yes, I know. And Draco can I tell you a secret? You can't tell mother or Lucius. They wouldn't listen."
"Wouldn't dream of telling any of your private thoughts." Draco replied, "What's your secret?"
Jewel bit her lip, and said slowly, "I have been having odd feelings lately. You know that I will be going to Hogwarts next year. Well, I keep thinking of these strange things that are going to happen. For some reason, I don't think I will ever finish school."
Draco took Jewel's hand, "Don't say that. You will do fine."
"Draco, I feel like, something is going to happen. No, I know something is going to happen. I know it because, I have visions. Visions of two beautiful girls telling where a wonderful shining light is. They say it's my destiny to take it and pray, but that I will-"
Draco started laughing loudly, "Jewel, Jewel, you have a crazy imagination. Nothing will ever happen to you. You will be just fine."
"DRACO! You don't understand! This bright orb of light is very important and I-"
Draco was beginning to lose his patience, "Jewel you are weird. I don't know what the hell you are thinking about, but I think you should push these silly ideas out of your head. YOU WILL BE FINE!"
~*~END OF FLASHBACK~*~
Hermione felt her heart get heavy. Poor Jewel, and to think that event had only occurred a few months ago. "Draco?"
"I should have listened to her." Draco said, his voice full of bitter regret, "I should have listened to what she had to say, instead of being such a jackass and cutting her off like that. I-I-"
Hermione kissed Draco on the cheek, "It is not your fault. You reacted the same way any other person would have. If she had said that to me, I would have thought that she was crazy too. It's not your fault Draco. None of what happened is. It is evil's fault, and evil's alone."
Draco looked at his feet, "I would give anything to bring her back."
"I would too." Hermione agreed sadly, "I would give anything to stop all of this that has happened. But Draco sometimes we have to deal with the cards that are dealt to us. As unfair as it may seem, we must dealt with life's challenges everyday. But we will endure. Good will triumph over evil."
Draco scowled, "It is such a pity that all the Death Eaters are still living. I wish they would all drop dead."
Hermione gave Draco a long and very severe look, "There are lots of people, such as Voldemort and the Death Eaters, who do deserve to die and burn in Hell. But there are many like, Jewel and Blaise, who deserve life and to be happy. But Draco, can I ask you this? Can you give it to them?"
Draco was silent and Hermione nodded, "It's a sad truth, and I know it is hard to accept, but we must."
The two continued to walk in silence and they said nothing more of the matter. Harry's voice eventually broke the silence, and Hermione and Draco realized that they had arrived at Jacques's house. Draco knew in his heart that Hermione was right. Life wasn't fair, but he knew that maybe there was a slight hope. Could good triumph over evil? Could this all end happily.
~*~*
Hehe, I am soo sorry this is short. But it clears things up a bit I hope! Romance lovers, the next chapter is YOUR moment!!! YAHHH!!!
~*Sophiebabe