Chapter 3: The Grave
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Thanks: Black Rein, PsYcHoJo, willowwiccantara, Lady of the Dark, Draco- luver, Sirley, muffy, Kaylee89, TriGemini, Faerie Lover, and Callisto Star
A/N: Okay, not too much action here, but it builds up later! I promise ^_^ Also note to BETAs: I wanted to get this out before school started again, so I didn't e-mail you this time ^_^
Pansy was the first to wake up the next day, and she immediately went over to Hermione's room. "MIONE! Come on! Wake up! I want to go to the town nice and early! Wake up! NOW!"
Hermione groaned. She didn't feel like leaving her lovely feather pillow, king-sized bed that she was given. All she wanted to day was sleep, "Go away."
"NO!" Pansy giggled, "Get up now! Please! Please! Please! PLEASE! I need to go shopping!"
Hermione scowled, "Okay, if you shut up! I'll be ready in a few minutes! Why are you so keen on going shopping?"
Pansy suddenly looked embarrassed, "There is no reason! None! I-I-I just w- wanted to go out for a bit."
Hermione chuckled, "Tell me."
Pansy looked out the window at the beautiful lush front lawn, "I-I want to get Ron a gift. I really do care about him, and I want to buy him something. Ginny wants to get something for Harry too, and I thought maybe you would like to come and pick something out for Draco."
Hermione sighed, "But I really don't know what to get Draco. I mean, he's been so distant since he got here."
Pansy sighed as well, "He has been through a lot Hermione. A hell of a lot. Think about it. Anyway, I'll be waiting downstairs with Ginny."
~*~*~
Hermione stared around the bathroom. She frowned at what she saw in front of her, "What the hell? Now I wonder why this is?"
The bathroom had a nice tile floor with blue flowers on it, and it had a very nice sized tub. It was very luxurious, and appeared to be the kind of bathroom you saw in a high-class muggle hotel. However there were no mirrors. Hermione thought this was very odd. She said aloud, "What kind of bathroom doesn't have a mirror?"
Hermione shrugged, and threw on some nice robes, and walked out to meet Pansy and Ginny. "I really hope I have a decent day today," Hermione muttered as she headed downstairs, "A day without an murders, yes, that sounds so nice. I wish I will never have to witness another killing again."
~*~*~
Pansy was thrilled to be on the carriage again. She was staring at the scenery while Ginny was talking with Hermione. "You know Mione, I really haven't had a chance to spend to much time with Harry. I am going to make him go on a date with me."
Hermione chuckled, "That's nice. I am glad that Desdemona let us out for a bit. She didn't seem too happy with us leaving. I mean, she asked us about fifty million questions before we left."
Ginny shrugged, "Who cares! I personally think that she doesn't want us hurt by Lucius or Pettigrew."
Pansy frowned, "Speaking of Lucius, Desdemona seems to have a strange fascination with him. I don't know why! He's all ready married, and a murderer! That is not what you should look for in a guy."
"Yeah," Ginny agreed, "Who would like a Malfoy!"
"Hey!" Hermione said indignantly.
The girls laughed, and continued to talk about possible gifts for their boyfriends. Hermione personally had no clue what the hell Draco wanted. He really wanted to have Jewel back, but that was impossible. Hermione sighed in disgust, "Guys, I don't know what he would want. You guys have any ideas?"
"I dunno." Pansy and Ginny said together.
"Thanks guys," Hermione muttered sarcastically, "You are such a big help."
Pansy smirked, "Well, I am SORRY, but what else do you expect me to say? I don't know Draco like you do."
Hermione shrugged, and stared back out the window, "I guess so, but I just don't know. I am worried about him."
~*~*~
Draco walked slowly downstairs, and yawned. He was exhausted, because he didn't sleep well at all. After Desdemona told him to go to bed, Draco felt as though he was being watched, even though there was absolutely nothing in sight. Several times Draco got up to check outside to see if he was being spied on. When he finally dosed off into an uneasy sleep, he had a nightmare. Draco made a face. He was being immature about this bad dream, but he got a bad vibe from it. A very bad vibe.
~*DRACO'S NIGHTMARE*~
Draco was standing before a black, gothic castle that he had never seen before in his life. Surrounding the castle was fog, and gravestones that seemed to have crumbled from the wear and tear of time. A stench of death and blood was in the air. But Draco knew what he had to do. It was difficult and would probably cost him his life, but it must be done.
Draco didn't know how exactly he got there or where this horrible place was. All he knew is that he wanted his Hermione back. Draco grabbed his wand tightly, and headed off into the darkness. Hermione was so vulnerable, and couldn't defend herself against this demon. He must help her before it was too late.
Draco hurried up to the castle's black door, and went inside, without a second thought of how scared he was. Draco never felt more terrified and he could hear the blood pounding inside his ears.
Inside the evil castle, it was completely unguarded in the main entranceway. Nobody was insight. They were all dead. Even though they caused so much harm, it wasn't their fault all of this happened. Draco knew that, but he also knew that the worst horror was to come within the center ballroom of the place. That was his goal: to make it in alive, and to save Hermione.
"Well, well," came a sinister voice that seemed to surround Draco, "You have returned."
"Of course," Draco said through clenched teeth, "I am not afraid of you. Bastard! Give me back my girlfriend or else you will sorely pay. I wish I could change everything. I want Jewel back, Blaise back, Nilam back and everyone else. But it is too late for them, but not for Mione. I will fight to the end for her."
You don't even know why those deaths of your friends occurred. You know nothing, and cannot win this battle. How about you join your sister? She misses you so much. After all she is very lonely in hell."
"Shut it." Draco cried, "I'm ready."
Then a black shadow swallowed Draco and the figure speaking entirely. Draco felt as though nothing else existed other then darkness. The only thing he heard was Hermione calling him, "Draco....I love you...Good bye."
~*END*~
"Whatever happened to the 'good make out with a random hottie' dreams? I would rather have them." Draco muttered in disgust.
"Good morning Draco."
"Hi, Desdemona." Draco replied sluggishly, "Where is everyone?"
Desdemona threw her braid over her shoulder, and said, "The adults are in the parlor. As for Harry and Ron, they are on the lawn. I lent them broomsticks. They aren't Firebolts, but they were thrilled nonetheless. As for the girls, they went into town."
Draco smiled, "Thanks so much. I think I am going to go and see my mother."
Draco was about to turn around and leave, but Desdemona held out an arm to stop him, "Draco dear?"
"Yes?"
"I just wanted to apologize if I frightened you last night," Desdemona grinned, "I have a bad habit of waking up in the middle of the night, you know. I really ought to put a stronger sleeping spell in my room."
Draco nodded, "I understand. It's no problem."
"I better check on the house elves," Desdemona replied, "You remember the way to the Parlor right?"
"Yup."
"Okay, see you later."
~*~*~
Narcissa smiled as Draco sat down in the armchair across from her, "Hello honey. How did you sleep?"
Draco avoided the eyes of the other adults, and mumbled, "Actually, not too good. Can I talk to you alone for a second?"
Narcissa nodded, "Of course you can. Come on. Lets go outside to the gardens. There you can tell me whatever you want."
~*~*~
Pansy grinned, "Hooray! Now we can finally just be out here on our own. Say Hermione, where do you think we ought to go first?"
"I don't know."
Pansy turned to Ginny, "How about you? What do you think?"
Ginny shook her head, and Pansy frowned, "Oh whatever. Hey, do think there are any fine guys hanging out in this town?"
Ginny gasped, "Pansy! I thought you liked my brother?"
Hermione giggled, "Well, there is nothing wrong with a little harmless flirting I guess."
"Yeah," Pansy replied smugly, "And besides, Ron hit on Katrina the fist two minutes at Beauxbatons. This could be revenge. I love revenge!"
"Oh brother." Ginny muttered, "You sound like a normal Slytherin."
The three girls walked down the street, talking happily about anything that didn't involve murderers, Death Eaters, or problems of any sort. Ginny smiled as she stared at the blossoms on the trees, "Desdemona seems very nice. I think I like living here."
"Me too," Pansy said, "I think I will like it here a lot. You know what would be nice? If England were liberated tomorrow, and we could all go home, and everyone was safe. Then I would buy a vacation home here in Ireland. I'm sure my parents would let me."
Ginny looked down at the cobblestone street, "I wish my family was here. I know Ron is, but-"
Hermione put a comforting arm around Ginny, "Listen, I am sure everything is okay. I mean, we would have heard something by now if there was really bad news."
"I hope you are right." Ginny said in a choked whisper.
~*~*~
Narcissa walked briskly along the path through the rose garden, and Draco followed in silence. He wasn't sure about what he was going to say. His mother wasn't as harsh as Lucius, but she did have the annoying habit of laughing at the most inappropriate things. Like the time when Draco fell down the stairs at the Manor, thanks to Jewel's toys, and broke his ankle. Narcissa couldn't stop chuckling.
"So Draco, what is it that you want to tell me?"
Draco muttered, "I want to know if it is really safe here. I mean Desdemona- "
Narcissa stared intently at her son, "Listen, I know Desdemona is strange, but she really means well. Ever since I've known her, she has been flirting to get attention and getting people's names wrong. I would actually be more worried she was more calm and poised."
"Right, what an idiot." Draco scoffed, "She reminds me of Longbottom, always forgetting things like that."
"Draco," Narcissa said warningly, "I will not put up with that attitude. Please, let me show you something."
Draco followed Narcissa to a clearing within the rose garden. He was wondering what his mother wanted to show him. He didn't have long to wait to see what it was. Lying in the opening of the garden were two gravestones, with an angel statue standing behind them. The angel seemed to be praying, just like Jewel, before she was murdered. Draco gulped, and looked down at the gravestones with a puzzled expression on his face. Narcissa said slowly, "Read."
Draco nodded sadly and bent over to read:
~*~
Ewan and Lucinda Entraila
Beloved Parents and Noble Aurors
Will Be Greatly Missed
1935-1975
~*~
"They were only forty-five." Draco mumbled, "Who were they? What happened?"
Narcissa frowned, "Desdemona was in Ravenclaw. I never met anyone smarter or as lively as she was. Everyone wanted to be her friend, even the coldest of people. I even remember Lucius telling her that she was a perfect best friend. Then in her fifth year, she became distant, and would constantly act up just to get attention, and no one could figure out why. She became totally catty, and even broke with her boyfriend Nilam."
Draco gaped, "Desdemona was Nilam's girlfriend."
"Years ago," Narcissa muttered, "Anyway, Nilam was none too happy when Desdemona broke up with him, and then he would blame Lucius constantly for flirting with her, even though it was the reverse."
Draco rolled his eyes, "What drama!"
Narcissa glared and continued, "We finally found out the change in Desdemona was because of her parent's murder, by vampires one night, followed by a dark wizard. I have no clue what that was all about, but it was all in the Daily Prophet. Desdemona's parents always were there for their daughter. After this she had to be placed in a muggle orphanage during the summer."
"That's terrible." Draco said slowly, "I know how it feels to lose someone close to you. I understand completely."
Narcissa kissed Draco on the cheek, "I know you do, honey. But I have to ask to please be polite to Desdemona, even if she can be a bit odd. Promise?"
"Yes mother."
"Now," Narcissa said, "What was it that you wanted to tell me?"
Draco thought about all the worries he had for himself, and Hermione. He wanted to tell his mother everything, and have her tell him that everything would be all right.
"Nothing mother," Draco said softly, "There was nothing I really needed to tell you."
~*~*~
Pansy admired all of the nice shops, and giggled, "Well, I got Ron new Quidditch supplies, and I also got a little nice blouse for me. Isn't it cute?"
Ginny nodded as Pansy held up a pink blouse with long wavy sleeves, "Of course it is! Hermione I still love what you got for Draco. He will be thrilled."
Hermione blushed. She had no clue what to get Draco, so she basically followed Ginny and Pansy around for the whole time. Then Hermione saw a custom jewelry store and she got an idea. Leaving Pansy and Ginny outside, Hermione had entered the shop, and told the clerk exactly what she wanted. She was so proud at what she got. A necklace with a sliver chain and a gold pendant in the middle. The pendant had 'Hermione' written in a fancy script, with a red and green heart in the center of it. Hermione couldn't wait to show Draco her gift. Now no matter where they were, Hermione knew that she would always be close to Draco's heart.
"Is it illegal to love someone this much," Hermione muttered as she got back on the carriage.
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A/N: Okay, not too much action here, but it builds up later! I promise ^_^ Also note to BETAs: I wanted to get this out before school started again, so I didn't e-mail you this time ^_^
Pansy was the first to wake up the next day, and she immediately went over to Hermione's room. "MIONE! Come on! Wake up! I want to go to the town nice and early! Wake up! NOW!"
Hermione groaned. She didn't feel like leaving her lovely feather pillow, king-sized bed that she was given. All she wanted to day was sleep, "Go away."
"NO!" Pansy giggled, "Get up now! Please! Please! Please! PLEASE! I need to go shopping!"
Hermione scowled, "Okay, if you shut up! I'll be ready in a few minutes! Why are you so keen on going shopping?"
Pansy suddenly looked embarrassed, "There is no reason! None! I-I-I just w- wanted to go out for a bit."
Hermione chuckled, "Tell me."
Pansy looked out the window at the beautiful lush front lawn, "I-I want to get Ron a gift. I really do care about him, and I want to buy him something. Ginny wants to get something for Harry too, and I thought maybe you would like to come and pick something out for Draco."
Hermione sighed, "But I really don't know what to get Draco. I mean, he's been so distant since he got here."
Pansy sighed as well, "He has been through a lot Hermione. A hell of a lot. Think about it. Anyway, I'll be waiting downstairs with Ginny."
~*~*~
Hermione stared around the bathroom. She frowned at what she saw in front of her, "What the hell? Now I wonder why this is?"
The bathroom had a nice tile floor with blue flowers on it, and it had a very nice sized tub. It was very luxurious, and appeared to be the kind of bathroom you saw in a high-class muggle hotel. However there were no mirrors. Hermione thought this was very odd. She said aloud, "What kind of bathroom doesn't have a mirror?"
Hermione shrugged, and threw on some nice robes, and walked out to meet Pansy and Ginny. "I really hope I have a decent day today," Hermione muttered as she headed downstairs, "A day without an murders, yes, that sounds so nice. I wish I will never have to witness another killing again."
~*~*~
Pansy was thrilled to be on the carriage again. She was staring at the scenery while Ginny was talking with Hermione. "You know Mione, I really haven't had a chance to spend to much time with Harry. I am going to make him go on a date with me."
Hermione chuckled, "That's nice. I am glad that Desdemona let us out for a bit. She didn't seem too happy with us leaving. I mean, she asked us about fifty million questions before we left."
Ginny shrugged, "Who cares! I personally think that she doesn't want us hurt by Lucius or Pettigrew."
Pansy frowned, "Speaking of Lucius, Desdemona seems to have a strange fascination with him. I don't know why! He's all ready married, and a murderer! That is not what you should look for in a guy."
"Yeah," Ginny agreed, "Who would like a Malfoy!"
"Hey!" Hermione said indignantly.
The girls laughed, and continued to talk about possible gifts for their boyfriends. Hermione personally had no clue what the hell Draco wanted. He really wanted to have Jewel back, but that was impossible. Hermione sighed in disgust, "Guys, I don't know what he would want. You guys have any ideas?"
"I dunno." Pansy and Ginny said together.
"Thanks guys," Hermione muttered sarcastically, "You are such a big help."
Pansy smirked, "Well, I am SORRY, but what else do you expect me to say? I don't know Draco like you do."
Hermione shrugged, and stared back out the window, "I guess so, but I just don't know. I am worried about him."
~*~*~
Draco walked slowly downstairs, and yawned. He was exhausted, because he didn't sleep well at all. After Desdemona told him to go to bed, Draco felt as though he was being watched, even though there was absolutely nothing in sight. Several times Draco got up to check outside to see if he was being spied on. When he finally dosed off into an uneasy sleep, he had a nightmare. Draco made a face. He was being immature about this bad dream, but he got a bad vibe from it. A very bad vibe.
~*DRACO'S NIGHTMARE*~
Draco was standing before a black, gothic castle that he had never seen before in his life. Surrounding the castle was fog, and gravestones that seemed to have crumbled from the wear and tear of time. A stench of death and blood was in the air. But Draco knew what he had to do. It was difficult and would probably cost him his life, but it must be done.
Draco didn't know how exactly he got there or where this horrible place was. All he knew is that he wanted his Hermione back. Draco grabbed his wand tightly, and headed off into the darkness. Hermione was so vulnerable, and couldn't defend herself against this demon. He must help her before it was too late.
Draco hurried up to the castle's black door, and went inside, without a second thought of how scared he was. Draco never felt more terrified and he could hear the blood pounding inside his ears.
Inside the evil castle, it was completely unguarded in the main entranceway. Nobody was insight. They were all dead. Even though they caused so much harm, it wasn't their fault all of this happened. Draco knew that, but he also knew that the worst horror was to come within the center ballroom of the place. That was his goal: to make it in alive, and to save Hermione.
"Well, well," came a sinister voice that seemed to surround Draco, "You have returned."
"Of course," Draco said through clenched teeth, "I am not afraid of you. Bastard! Give me back my girlfriend or else you will sorely pay. I wish I could change everything. I want Jewel back, Blaise back, Nilam back and everyone else. But it is too late for them, but not for Mione. I will fight to the end for her."
You don't even know why those deaths of your friends occurred. You know nothing, and cannot win this battle. How about you join your sister? She misses you so much. After all she is very lonely in hell."
"Shut it." Draco cried, "I'm ready."
Then a black shadow swallowed Draco and the figure speaking entirely. Draco felt as though nothing else existed other then darkness. The only thing he heard was Hermione calling him, "Draco....I love you...Good bye."
~*END*~
"Whatever happened to the 'good make out with a random hottie' dreams? I would rather have them." Draco muttered in disgust.
"Good morning Draco."
"Hi, Desdemona." Draco replied sluggishly, "Where is everyone?"
Desdemona threw her braid over her shoulder, and said, "The adults are in the parlor. As for Harry and Ron, they are on the lawn. I lent them broomsticks. They aren't Firebolts, but they were thrilled nonetheless. As for the girls, they went into town."
Draco smiled, "Thanks so much. I think I am going to go and see my mother."
Draco was about to turn around and leave, but Desdemona held out an arm to stop him, "Draco dear?"
"Yes?"
"I just wanted to apologize if I frightened you last night," Desdemona grinned, "I have a bad habit of waking up in the middle of the night, you know. I really ought to put a stronger sleeping spell in my room."
Draco nodded, "I understand. It's no problem."
"I better check on the house elves," Desdemona replied, "You remember the way to the Parlor right?"
"Yup."
"Okay, see you later."
~*~*~
Narcissa smiled as Draco sat down in the armchair across from her, "Hello honey. How did you sleep?"
Draco avoided the eyes of the other adults, and mumbled, "Actually, not too good. Can I talk to you alone for a second?"
Narcissa nodded, "Of course you can. Come on. Lets go outside to the gardens. There you can tell me whatever you want."
~*~*~
Pansy grinned, "Hooray! Now we can finally just be out here on our own. Say Hermione, where do you think we ought to go first?"
"I don't know."
Pansy turned to Ginny, "How about you? What do you think?"
Ginny shook her head, and Pansy frowned, "Oh whatever. Hey, do think there are any fine guys hanging out in this town?"
Ginny gasped, "Pansy! I thought you liked my brother?"
Hermione giggled, "Well, there is nothing wrong with a little harmless flirting I guess."
"Yeah," Pansy replied smugly, "And besides, Ron hit on Katrina the fist two minutes at Beauxbatons. This could be revenge. I love revenge!"
"Oh brother." Ginny muttered, "You sound like a normal Slytherin."
The three girls walked down the street, talking happily about anything that didn't involve murderers, Death Eaters, or problems of any sort. Ginny smiled as she stared at the blossoms on the trees, "Desdemona seems very nice. I think I like living here."
"Me too," Pansy said, "I think I will like it here a lot. You know what would be nice? If England were liberated tomorrow, and we could all go home, and everyone was safe. Then I would buy a vacation home here in Ireland. I'm sure my parents would let me."
Ginny looked down at the cobblestone street, "I wish my family was here. I know Ron is, but-"
Hermione put a comforting arm around Ginny, "Listen, I am sure everything is okay. I mean, we would have heard something by now if there was really bad news."
"I hope you are right." Ginny said in a choked whisper.
~*~*~
Narcissa walked briskly along the path through the rose garden, and Draco followed in silence. He wasn't sure about what he was going to say. His mother wasn't as harsh as Lucius, but she did have the annoying habit of laughing at the most inappropriate things. Like the time when Draco fell down the stairs at the Manor, thanks to Jewel's toys, and broke his ankle. Narcissa couldn't stop chuckling.
"So Draco, what is it that you want to tell me?"
Draco muttered, "I want to know if it is really safe here. I mean Desdemona- "
Narcissa stared intently at her son, "Listen, I know Desdemona is strange, but she really means well. Ever since I've known her, she has been flirting to get attention and getting people's names wrong. I would actually be more worried she was more calm and poised."
"Right, what an idiot." Draco scoffed, "She reminds me of Longbottom, always forgetting things like that."
"Draco," Narcissa said warningly, "I will not put up with that attitude. Please, let me show you something."
Draco followed Narcissa to a clearing within the rose garden. He was wondering what his mother wanted to show him. He didn't have long to wait to see what it was. Lying in the opening of the garden were two gravestones, with an angel statue standing behind them. The angel seemed to be praying, just like Jewel, before she was murdered. Draco gulped, and looked down at the gravestones with a puzzled expression on his face. Narcissa said slowly, "Read."
Draco nodded sadly and bent over to read:
~*~
Ewan and Lucinda Entraila
Beloved Parents and Noble Aurors
Will Be Greatly Missed
1935-1975
~*~
"They were only forty-five." Draco mumbled, "Who were they? What happened?"
Narcissa frowned, "Desdemona was in Ravenclaw. I never met anyone smarter or as lively as she was. Everyone wanted to be her friend, even the coldest of people. I even remember Lucius telling her that she was a perfect best friend. Then in her fifth year, she became distant, and would constantly act up just to get attention, and no one could figure out why. She became totally catty, and even broke with her boyfriend Nilam."
Draco gaped, "Desdemona was Nilam's girlfriend."
"Years ago," Narcissa muttered, "Anyway, Nilam was none too happy when Desdemona broke up with him, and then he would blame Lucius constantly for flirting with her, even though it was the reverse."
Draco rolled his eyes, "What drama!"
Narcissa glared and continued, "We finally found out the change in Desdemona was because of her parent's murder, by vampires one night, followed by a dark wizard. I have no clue what that was all about, but it was all in the Daily Prophet. Desdemona's parents always were there for their daughter. After this she had to be placed in a muggle orphanage during the summer."
"That's terrible." Draco said slowly, "I know how it feels to lose someone close to you. I understand completely."
Narcissa kissed Draco on the cheek, "I know you do, honey. But I have to ask to please be polite to Desdemona, even if she can be a bit odd. Promise?"
"Yes mother."
"Now," Narcissa said, "What was it that you wanted to tell me?"
Draco thought about all the worries he had for himself, and Hermione. He wanted to tell his mother everything, and have her tell him that everything would be all right.
"Nothing mother," Draco said softly, "There was nothing I really needed to tell you."
~*~*~
Pansy admired all of the nice shops, and giggled, "Well, I got Ron new Quidditch supplies, and I also got a little nice blouse for me. Isn't it cute?"
Ginny nodded as Pansy held up a pink blouse with long wavy sleeves, "Of course it is! Hermione I still love what you got for Draco. He will be thrilled."
Hermione blushed. She had no clue what to get Draco, so she basically followed Ginny and Pansy around for the whole time. Then Hermione saw a custom jewelry store and she got an idea. Leaving Pansy and Ginny outside, Hermione had entered the shop, and told the clerk exactly what she wanted. She was so proud at what she got. A necklace with a sliver chain and a gold pendant in the middle. The pendant had 'Hermione' written in a fancy script, with a red and green heart in the center of it. Hermione couldn't wait to show Draco her gift. Now no matter where they were, Hermione knew that she would always be close to Draco's heart.
"Is it illegal to love someone this much," Hermione muttered as she got back on the carriage.
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