Chapter 9: Rage
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A/N: This chapter is all for Calli-chan, my good friend from school. She works hard, and yet has time to read my stuff. I love you, gal!
Severus Snape entered the parlor, and called over Arabella into the hall, away from the crowd. Arabella excused herself from the others, and followed him before Desdemona could ask any questions. As soon as they were out of earshot, Arabella asked nervously, "What did you find?"
Severus pulled out of his cloak the small white envelope, "Lucius wanted to give this to Desdemona. Why? I don't know."
Arabella gasped, "Do you think it means her harm?"
"He said no."
Arabella then became very stern, "You asked him that! What else did you talk to him about! Maybe I don't want to know. I hope you weren't careless."
Severus grinned, "I asked about Jewel. Well, not about her in particular, but I asked if he had any children. You should have seen him flip out!"
"NO!" Arabella shouted, "Severus! You are lucky that he didn't kill you!"
Severus nodded, "Yes, I know. But, Arabella, you should have seen the look on his face. It was hilarious. It reminded me of the time that Nilam made Quidditch Captain."
Arabella shook her head, but said nothing more. She threw back her curly hair, and continued to glare. Severus frowned, "Oh come on. It wasn't that big of a deal. Lighten up!"
The two stood there in silence for awhile. Arabella took a deep breath and muttered, "Should we open it? I mean, I know it is Desdemona's but we better check what it says first, but then again-"
Severus smirked, "Okay, then. Why shouldn't we take a look? He gave it to me after all."
"SEVERUS! It could be jinxed!" But it was too late. Severus was already attempting to tear open the letter. He was very close to ripping open the envelope, but he let out a loud scream as soon as he tried to open the letter, "DAMN IT!"
Severus immediately dropped the letter onto the floor, and winced in pain as he looked at his hand. There were burn marks all over it, and they left an inscription, "For Desdemona's Eyes Only."
Arabella lost her stern expression immediately and she chuckled, "He's not that stupid I guess. Well, you well know better before trying to pry into what is not yours."
"What going on out here?"
Desdemona walked over and was looking utterly exhausted. Her green eyes pierced into Severus's dark ones, "Please, I am not in the mood for-"
Her eyes then wandered to Severus's hand and she gasped, "What the hell? 'Desdemona's Eyes Only?'"
Desdemona's lip trembled and she started to panic, "That is Lucius Malfoy's handwriting! What is going on!"
Arabella picked up the letter from the floor, and handed to Desdemona, "This is for you."
Desdemona's eyes filled with tears and she slowly opened it. As she read it, her face became paler and paler by the second. When she finished, Desdemona let out a loud shriek, and seemed to have forgotten that Severus and Arabella were still in the room. Then her eyes flashed with anger, and with one last furious glance at the letter, Desdemona snarled, "Well, Lucius Malfoy, we will see about THIS!"
Desdemona threw the letter on the floor and furiously stormed out of the hall. Severus scowled, "You would think she wouldn't leave private letters on the floor for us to read. I bet 'Good Old Luc' didn't count on that."
"What in the name of Merlin?" Arabella gasped as she picked up the fallen letter. Arabella read over the sheet of paper, and looked shocked. "Severus! Look at this!"
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Dear Desdemona,
Yes, it is me. Well, I will get right to the point, and won't waste your precious time. It looks like your pathetic past is coming back to haunt you. Yes, she is at my manor in England. And she is very curious too about a certain someone. That certain someone! You know exactly whom I am talking about! Don't play stupid with me, you silly girl. Nilam is no longer here to back you up. I hope you know that. Although I don't think he would give a damn about you one or the other if he was still alive.
Now, if you want to keep your sorry ass out of Azkaban, then I strongly suggest that you help me with something. Tell those little brats that we are no longer in town. Our leader told me that he got what he wanted, and that is all that matters. Tell your stupid friends to call off their search! NOW! Unless you want me to use this knowledge that I have to my advantage
If you choose to ignore this, fine. I have eyes everywhere, Desdemona. I would be awfully careful if I were you. Don't do anything foolish.
Lucius Malfoy
~*
Severus made a face, "What is this all about? I mean, why did he bring up Nilam? I know he and Desdemona dated, but other then that I don't know a thing. This letter is awful strange. "
Arabella shrugged and threw the letter away, "Your guess is as good as mine."
~*~
All was quiet the next day. Desdemona was no where to be seen, but Hermione saw this to her benefit. She could visit Draco, and discuss what they were going to do about Ginny's disappearance. Today Draco seemed to be enjoying the fact that he wasn't allowed to leave his bedroom. "I don't feel like watching Potter and Weasley moping around, like babies."
"Do you blame them?" Hermione snapped, "Imagine what it feels like to be them right now? What would you do if it was me who was kidnapped?"
Draco laughed, "I would run right out and find you. I wouldn't be busy moping."
Hermione sighed, and shook her head, "I don't know what to think about that."
Draco snickered, and laid back down, "Gosh, I am awfully tired. I wonder what is up with Desdemona. She is usually in here making a fuss on how I should get sleep."
Hermione smirked, and brushed a stray curl out of her eyes, "But Draco, she does have a point. You really should rest and not get yourself all worked up about these things. You are better off not knowing in my opinion."
Draco suddenly frowned, "So, are you saying just because I am sick it means that I should have no clue what is going on."
"No, I don't mean that," Hermione immediately protested, "I am just saying that you should be extra careful, considering you are more delicate then us- "
"DELICATE?" Draco snapped angrily, "What the hell is that supposed to mean Hermione? I don't even know why you guys are making such a big deal about this! I feel perfectly fine!"
Hermione folded her arms and glared, "There is no reason to get angry! And you are sick! You have to relax. Now why don't you just drop the subject?"
"You're the one who brought it up," Draco retorted, "I don't even know what is wrong with me! No one tells me shit anymore!"
"Only because, like I said you just too-," Hermione started to state, but Draco cut her off, "Oh, I totally see what you are saying, mudblood."
Hermione looked like she had been slapped. She glared at Draco harshly, and shouted, "So? Is that how we are going to solve the problem? By calling me a mudblood?"
"That's one way," Draco sneered, "It's such a shame you have to act like a 'Know-It-All' really."
"You really are a bastard, aren't you?" Hermione shouted back furiously before storming out of the room.
~*~
No one bothered to ask Hermione what was wrong. As a matter a fact, Hermione met no one after her argument with Draco. She simply marched heatedly through the mansion's several hallways, and then she threw open the back door and went outside. She was just so disgusted with everything and everyone.
"Why are people so stupid?" Hermione grumbled under her breath as she continued to storm around the huge lawn. The sky was very cloudy and seemed to be reflecting Hermione's angry feelings. She continued to scowl, and she mumbled, "Why did you call me a mudblood? We've been through so much, and you act like a child, 'Malfoy'"
Then without warning, Hermione's anger exploded. "DRACO MALFOY, I HATE YOU!" Hermione shouted loudly as the tears filled her eyes.
The wind blew by tickling her face, as Hermione sniffled and looked around at her surroundings. The mansion's property was huge, and Hermione just noticed a clump of dark trees in the distance. Before she knew it, Hermione was walking toward them. It was as though someone was leading her there.
**I just need a place to think** she thought to herself as she walked toward the trees. **I want to be far away from Ferret Boy.**
Hermione suddenly felt an unpleasant feeling in her stomach. It was the feeling one gets when something just isn't right. Hermione looked behind her, and thought nervously, **Everything is quiet.too quiet.**
Then Hermione heard a whimper from the trees, "Please, don't h-h-h-hurt me. What do you WANT from me?"
Hermione gasped, and her anger vanished, "Oh God, that was Desdemona."
Hermione walked closer to the trees, and peered around carefully. Desdemona's whimpers seemed to be coming from within them. Hermione began to wonder why she sounded so scared, but then she heard another voice. "Now, Desdemona, darling there is no need to be frightened of me, but I knew the letter fell into the wrong hands. You were supposed to show no one."
Hermione was horrified. Lucius Malfoy was here at the mansion and was threatening Desdemona. Hermione thought of turning back, but she couldn't leave Desdemona there.
"LUCIUS!" Desdemona snapped, "I was upset, surely you understand that? Who cars if they saw your stupid letter? And also I think it is ridiculous for you to come out here. Why don't you go back to where you belong?"
Hermione edged a little closer to where the voices were coming from. She could now see that Lucius had Desdemona pinned roughly up against one of the trees. He was looking livid, "Bitch! You are making my job ten times more difficult then it is with your nonsense!"
"My nonsense?" Desdemona repeated, "What about YOUR nonsense? You think I am a bad person, but what about you, huh? You killed Jewel for goodness sake."
Lucius pulled out his wand and pointed it at Desdemona's heart, "You mention Jewel again, and I won't hesitate to perform another murder!"
Hermione let out a cry, and wanted to break out into a run. But she was frozen with fear. **Oh no!** Hermione thought frantically, **This is impossible! I have to do something.** Unfortunately as soon as Hermione tried to move, she tripped, and fell hard into the grass.
Lucius spun around and smirked, "Well, how nice of you to join us, Miss Granger."
~*
~*Smirk*~ Happy Fourth of July! (For Americans anyway) MUAHAH!
~*Sophiebabe
Disclaimer: The usual. I don't own Harry Potter. It is JKR's.
Thanks: Draco-Is-A-Sex-Bunny, TriGemini, Krissy, b.b, pupulupk, Dracos Lover, Draco-luver, Callisto Star, PhyreWitchGoddess~*~*~*~ , ktln1, Sindy, HalfSlytherin/HalfAngel, alexpotter, HermionesTwin (2x), gInNy, and Tori Cody
A/N: This chapter is all for Calli-chan, my good friend from school. She works hard, and yet has time to read my stuff. I love you, gal!
Severus Snape entered the parlor, and called over Arabella into the hall, away from the crowd. Arabella excused herself from the others, and followed him before Desdemona could ask any questions. As soon as they were out of earshot, Arabella asked nervously, "What did you find?"
Severus pulled out of his cloak the small white envelope, "Lucius wanted to give this to Desdemona. Why? I don't know."
Arabella gasped, "Do you think it means her harm?"
"He said no."
Arabella then became very stern, "You asked him that! What else did you talk to him about! Maybe I don't want to know. I hope you weren't careless."
Severus grinned, "I asked about Jewel. Well, not about her in particular, but I asked if he had any children. You should have seen him flip out!"
"NO!" Arabella shouted, "Severus! You are lucky that he didn't kill you!"
Severus nodded, "Yes, I know. But, Arabella, you should have seen the look on his face. It was hilarious. It reminded me of the time that Nilam made Quidditch Captain."
Arabella shook her head, but said nothing more. She threw back her curly hair, and continued to glare. Severus frowned, "Oh come on. It wasn't that big of a deal. Lighten up!"
The two stood there in silence for awhile. Arabella took a deep breath and muttered, "Should we open it? I mean, I know it is Desdemona's but we better check what it says first, but then again-"
Severus smirked, "Okay, then. Why shouldn't we take a look? He gave it to me after all."
"SEVERUS! It could be jinxed!" But it was too late. Severus was already attempting to tear open the letter. He was very close to ripping open the envelope, but he let out a loud scream as soon as he tried to open the letter, "DAMN IT!"
Severus immediately dropped the letter onto the floor, and winced in pain as he looked at his hand. There were burn marks all over it, and they left an inscription, "For Desdemona's Eyes Only."
Arabella lost her stern expression immediately and she chuckled, "He's not that stupid I guess. Well, you well know better before trying to pry into what is not yours."
"What going on out here?"
Desdemona walked over and was looking utterly exhausted. Her green eyes pierced into Severus's dark ones, "Please, I am not in the mood for-"
Her eyes then wandered to Severus's hand and she gasped, "What the hell? 'Desdemona's Eyes Only?'"
Desdemona's lip trembled and she started to panic, "That is Lucius Malfoy's handwriting! What is going on!"
Arabella picked up the letter from the floor, and handed to Desdemona, "This is for you."
Desdemona's eyes filled with tears and she slowly opened it. As she read it, her face became paler and paler by the second. When she finished, Desdemona let out a loud shriek, and seemed to have forgotten that Severus and Arabella were still in the room. Then her eyes flashed with anger, and with one last furious glance at the letter, Desdemona snarled, "Well, Lucius Malfoy, we will see about THIS!"
Desdemona threw the letter on the floor and furiously stormed out of the hall. Severus scowled, "You would think she wouldn't leave private letters on the floor for us to read. I bet 'Good Old Luc' didn't count on that."
"What in the name of Merlin?" Arabella gasped as she picked up the fallen letter. Arabella read over the sheet of paper, and looked shocked. "Severus! Look at this!"
~*
Dear Desdemona,
Yes, it is me. Well, I will get right to the point, and won't waste your precious time. It looks like your pathetic past is coming back to haunt you. Yes, she is at my manor in England. And she is very curious too about a certain someone. That certain someone! You know exactly whom I am talking about! Don't play stupid with me, you silly girl. Nilam is no longer here to back you up. I hope you know that. Although I don't think he would give a damn about you one or the other if he was still alive.
Now, if you want to keep your sorry ass out of Azkaban, then I strongly suggest that you help me with something. Tell those little brats that we are no longer in town. Our leader told me that he got what he wanted, and that is all that matters. Tell your stupid friends to call off their search! NOW! Unless you want me to use this knowledge that I have to my advantage
If you choose to ignore this, fine. I have eyes everywhere, Desdemona. I would be awfully careful if I were you. Don't do anything foolish.
Lucius Malfoy
~*
Severus made a face, "What is this all about? I mean, why did he bring up Nilam? I know he and Desdemona dated, but other then that I don't know a thing. This letter is awful strange. "
Arabella shrugged and threw the letter away, "Your guess is as good as mine."
~*~
All was quiet the next day. Desdemona was no where to be seen, but Hermione saw this to her benefit. She could visit Draco, and discuss what they were going to do about Ginny's disappearance. Today Draco seemed to be enjoying the fact that he wasn't allowed to leave his bedroom. "I don't feel like watching Potter and Weasley moping around, like babies."
"Do you blame them?" Hermione snapped, "Imagine what it feels like to be them right now? What would you do if it was me who was kidnapped?"
Draco laughed, "I would run right out and find you. I wouldn't be busy moping."
Hermione sighed, and shook her head, "I don't know what to think about that."
Draco snickered, and laid back down, "Gosh, I am awfully tired. I wonder what is up with Desdemona. She is usually in here making a fuss on how I should get sleep."
Hermione smirked, and brushed a stray curl out of her eyes, "But Draco, she does have a point. You really should rest and not get yourself all worked up about these things. You are better off not knowing in my opinion."
Draco suddenly frowned, "So, are you saying just because I am sick it means that I should have no clue what is going on."
"No, I don't mean that," Hermione immediately protested, "I am just saying that you should be extra careful, considering you are more delicate then us- "
"DELICATE?" Draco snapped angrily, "What the hell is that supposed to mean Hermione? I don't even know why you guys are making such a big deal about this! I feel perfectly fine!"
Hermione folded her arms and glared, "There is no reason to get angry! And you are sick! You have to relax. Now why don't you just drop the subject?"
"You're the one who brought it up," Draco retorted, "I don't even know what is wrong with me! No one tells me shit anymore!"
"Only because, like I said you just too-," Hermione started to state, but Draco cut her off, "Oh, I totally see what you are saying, mudblood."
Hermione looked like she had been slapped. She glared at Draco harshly, and shouted, "So? Is that how we are going to solve the problem? By calling me a mudblood?"
"That's one way," Draco sneered, "It's such a shame you have to act like a 'Know-It-All' really."
"You really are a bastard, aren't you?" Hermione shouted back furiously before storming out of the room.
~*~
No one bothered to ask Hermione what was wrong. As a matter a fact, Hermione met no one after her argument with Draco. She simply marched heatedly through the mansion's several hallways, and then she threw open the back door and went outside. She was just so disgusted with everything and everyone.
"Why are people so stupid?" Hermione grumbled under her breath as she continued to storm around the huge lawn. The sky was very cloudy and seemed to be reflecting Hermione's angry feelings. She continued to scowl, and she mumbled, "Why did you call me a mudblood? We've been through so much, and you act like a child, 'Malfoy'"
Then without warning, Hermione's anger exploded. "DRACO MALFOY, I HATE YOU!" Hermione shouted loudly as the tears filled her eyes.
The wind blew by tickling her face, as Hermione sniffled and looked around at her surroundings. The mansion's property was huge, and Hermione just noticed a clump of dark trees in the distance. Before she knew it, Hermione was walking toward them. It was as though someone was leading her there.
**I just need a place to think** she thought to herself as she walked toward the trees. **I want to be far away from Ferret Boy.**
Hermione suddenly felt an unpleasant feeling in her stomach. It was the feeling one gets when something just isn't right. Hermione looked behind her, and thought nervously, **Everything is quiet.too quiet.**
Then Hermione heard a whimper from the trees, "Please, don't h-h-h-hurt me. What do you WANT from me?"
Hermione gasped, and her anger vanished, "Oh God, that was Desdemona."
Hermione walked closer to the trees, and peered around carefully. Desdemona's whimpers seemed to be coming from within them. Hermione began to wonder why she sounded so scared, but then she heard another voice. "Now, Desdemona, darling there is no need to be frightened of me, but I knew the letter fell into the wrong hands. You were supposed to show no one."
Hermione was horrified. Lucius Malfoy was here at the mansion and was threatening Desdemona. Hermione thought of turning back, but she couldn't leave Desdemona there.
"LUCIUS!" Desdemona snapped, "I was upset, surely you understand that? Who cars if they saw your stupid letter? And also I think it is ridiculous for you to come out here. Why don't you go back to where you belong?"
Hermione edged a little closer to where the voices were coming from. She could now see that Lucius had Desdemona pinned roughly up against one of the trees. He was looking livid, "Bitch! You are making my job ten times more difficult then it is with your nonsense!"
"My nonsense?" Desdemona repeated, "What about YOUR nonsense? You think I am a bad person, but what about you, huh? You killed Jewel for goodness sake."
Lucius pulled out his wand and pointed it at Desdemona's heart, "You mention Jewel again, and I won't hesitate to perform another murder!"
Hermione let out a cry, and wanted to break out into a run. But she was frozen with fear. **Oh no!** Hermione thought frantically, **This is impossible! I have to do something.** Unfortunately as soon as Hermione tried to move, she tripped, and fell hard into the grass.
Lucius spun around and smirked, "Well, how nice of you to join us, Miss Granger."
~*
~*Smirk*~ Happy Fourth of July! (For Americans anyway) MUAHAH!
~*Sophiebabe