Meagan Renae aka SlytherinMeaganRenae
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. It's owned by J.K. Rowling. The only thing that is mine is the plot & the Christiana Jhenae character.
Two Can Play That Game
Genre: Romance
Rating: R (for language & later chapters)
Pairings: Draco Malfoy /Christiana Snape (Snape's niece, member of the order, & new character) & Draco / Jhenae (Death Eater & new character)
Summary: Voldemort has a plan for his chosen heir & the mate he's chosen for his heir. The Order is in trouble & needs the help of a dark blooded protector who just happens to be Snape's only niece. So she's forced to make the ulitimate sacrafice & become a double agent between death eater & member of the order in order to help Harry Potter save the muggle and wizarding worlds. Will she succeed, or will she lose her life trying to save the world? After OotP partly AU b/c of the creations of mine that I added to the story.
Chapter 10: Price to Pay for Love
Before going to Draco's room in the Prefect Tower, she had a meeting with Professor Dumblebore, Professor McGonnagal, and her Uncle Snape. It had something to do with her being a prefect, too, which she didn't think that she deserved.
"Why the hell am I a prefect, when I haven't been here to earn it?" Christiana Jhenae asked.
"To protect the students and get closer to Mr. Malfoy of course, Christiana," Snape answered.
"Nice answer, Snivellus, but it isn't the one I wanted," Christiana Jhenae snapped.
"Well, we, also, need you to have access wherever, whenever in case of any kind of attack," Mcgonnagal said.
"I hear they are no rooms left for all of the prefects to have their own rooms, and that, if you have to share a room that the person must be of your own house like Potter & Weasley for example. Does that mean that I'm stuck with Pansy Parkinson who already wants to kill me because I have Draco?" Christiana Jhenae said.
"No, Christiana, you won't be rooming with Miss Parkinson, but you will be rooming with a Slytherin," Dumbledore said.
"What Slytherin prefect may I ask do you have in mind, Albus?" McGonnagal asked.
"I think I have an idea," Snape answered.
"Yeah, me, too," Christiana Jhenae put in.
"I think I know what you're thinking that I'm going to say," Dumbledore said.
"I know exactly what you're going to say," Christiana Jhenae replied.
"Then, Christiana, since you read his mind, what was he going to say?" Snape asked.
"That I'll be rooming with my fiance', Draco," Christiana Jhenae answered.
"Right you are, Christiana," Dumbledore said.
"Albus, you can't be serious!" McGonnagal exclaimed.
"I am, and Christiana, you'll find that your things have already been placed in yours & Mr. Malfoy's room. I hope you don't mind sharing a bed with him, also," Dumbledore said with a smirk.
"Of course, I don't mind. It helps me reel him in & make Parkinson hate me more," Christiana Jhenae said with a smile as she apparated to her & Draco's room.
"I guess they have us rooming together, beautiful," Draco said as Christiana spun around to look him face-to-face.
"I guess so," Christiana replied.
"Just the sight of you knocks my socks off."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah. You're irresistible, Jhenae."
"Well, Draco, you're quite the charmer yourself, but didn't you just call me Jhenae?"
"Oh my god, Christiana. I'm so sorry."
"Don't be, Draco. I owe you an explanation about something, but first I need to know, if I can trust you."
"You know you can trust me."
"What if I told you that I'm a double agent?"
"Double agent?"
"Death Eater by darkness, Order of the Phoenix by nature."
"How do you do it?"
"Simple. I spy on Voldemort & the Death Eaters for Dumbledore & the Order."
"But, how do you pull it off?"
"Because I am Jhenae."
"What?"
"I had no idea that Voldemort's plans were going to lead you to me, as Dumbledore's had. I really do love you Draco nothing can change that."
"Voldemort planned our arranged marriage?"
"As well as our fathers, who both happen to be Death Eaters."
"You've got to be kidding me!"
"I'm not. Christiana Jhenae Snape is my full given name. That's how we planned it Jhenae is the Death Eater & Christiana is the Order of the Phoenix's spy, unbeknownst to anyone else."
"So, you're on Dumbledore's side with Potter, Granger, & the Weasleys."
"Yes, but, also, Professor McGonnagal, Remus Lupin, Tonks, Mad-Eye Moody, Sir-Uncle Snivellus, & Hagrid along with several others."
"Snape? He's with this Order?"
"Yes, we need you, too, Draco."
"Why me?"
"Draco, you're Voldemort's chosen heir, damnit! I can't have our unborn child in danger with us knowing that we're on opposing sides."
"We're not on opposing sides. I'm with you & our child, Christiana Jhenae."
"Good. Now we know where we stand on this. How do you feel if under Dumbledore's approval we let it be known that we're expecting a baby. Lucuis already knows that Jhenae is pregnant but had no suspisions. We can't have him suspicious of you joining our side just yet, so I'm sure Dumbledore with allow us to let it be known about our baby."
"I want to tell the world about our baby."
"So do I, but there's a slight complication."
"What is that?"
"If our child is a son, then I'm afraid we'll have to fight Voldemort to keep him."
"Why?"
"Because he chose us to be together, you as his heir & me as your wife. Our first heir is his in wizard deals with our fathers."
"How can we prevent this?"
"I've already been on that, along with the rest of the adults in the order that are involved with all plans."
"How have you taken care of it?"
"I took some potions to ensure that our first born child, this baby I'm carrying now, is a girl, for both our sake & hers."
"& then Voldemort has no rights to any of our children?"
"Exactly & you will be broken free as being his heir. He's growing weaker by the day that drags on. He'd only want our first born to be a son so he can use him as a power source, in other words he'd kill our son for his purity."
"Now, that absolutely can't happen."
"& it won't."
"& you're sure about this?"
"More than anything & as sure as I love you."
"I'd rather us have a daughter anyway, so our child would less likely act like a Malfoy. I want our kids to be more like you."
"Like me? Draco, you're a great guy. You love life, me, & others, as much as you don't admit it in public because keeping your "normal known" image is important to keeping this plan in motion. If our kids were like you, they'd be great."
"I love you so much."
"&, I love you more than that."
"Not more than I love you. Now let's get some sleep. I'll never let you out of my arms all night."
"Sound like you got yourself a deal, Mr. Malfoy. In your arms all night I'll be."
"Then get over here my future Mrs. Malfoy."
"Here I come my loving future husband & the father of my unborn child."
"I love you both, my girls."
Christiana laughed & used her powers to change her & Draco into their pajamas & they got into bed. She slept in his arms the entire night without even thinking that they were any prices to pay for love, but boy was she wrong.
Early the next morning Crabbe & Goyle left from the Slytherin Dungeons & entered the prefect tower so they could see Malfoy & talk to him about his supposed fiance' who happened to be Snape's niece. When they got to Draco's dorm in the Slytherin section of the prefect tower they found him in his school robes looking at the bed that obviously had someone in it, so to get his attention, Crabbe & Goyle cleared their throats.
Malfoy quickly whipped around to find Crabbe & Goyle standing in the open doorway & said, "Crabbe. Goyle. How nice to see the two of you, but what the hell are you doing in my dorm?"
"What the hell is someone doing in your bed?" Crabbe asked before noticing a few locks of curly red-ish sandy brown hair hanging off the side of the bed.
"That someone would be my fiancé. Now answer my question," Draco snapped as he walked toward them in the doorway.
"We wanted to talk to you," Goyle replied.
"How did you end up engaged to Snape's niece?" Crabbe asked.
"Our parents arranged it, but I do truly care for her," Draco answered.
"You care for someone besides yourself?" Goyle asked questionably not knowing that Pansy Parkinson heard that before going back into her dorm.
"Yes, I do. Do you have a problem with it?" Draco asked.
Just then Christiana awoke noticing Draco wasn't in the bed with her she said his name silently before looking towards the door & seeing him.
"Draco?" she questioned.
Draco quickly turned & walked toward her & said, "I'm here." Then he turned to Crabbe & Goyle & said, "The two of you, get back to your dorms."
Crabbe & Goyle left quickly back to their dorms, as Draco had ordered.
"I loved the feeling of being in your arms all night," Christiana said.
"I bet you did," Draco replied.
"I love sharing a room with you, & I wouldn't have it any other way."
"That goes the same for me."
Unbeknowest to them, Pansy Parkinson was standing in the doorway with a grim look on her face. She began walking towards them & said, "You little teacher's pet bitch! How dare you take Draco away from me!"
"No you're the bitch, & you never had Draco to begin with," Christiana snapped.
"He was always mine. Our parents had a deal," Pansy sneered.
"That deal was called off by my father months ago when he learned of Christiana being a pure blood," Draco said.
"So you're saying you would have been dealt to her sooner if it had been known that she's pure blooded?" Pansy asked.
"Yes, Pansy, now kindly fuck off & leave my fiance' & I alone!" Draco snapped.
"Never! I'll get you. You're nothing but a bitch who steals other women's men! I'm warning you now watch your back or else," Pansy yelled as she stormed out.
"Don't worry, Pansy, but I think that you're the one that needs to watch your back," Christiana replied as Pansy stopped dead in her tracks & turned around to face Christiana who was standing face-to-face with her.
"What are you going to do tell that Uncle of yours that I threatened you?" Pansy asked.
"I won't have to b/c I can face you on my own. I'm much more powerful than you think, & I refuse to take your shit, Parkinson."
"You? Powerful? If you're so powerful then why did you faint during the feast?"
"That's none of your damn business."
"Then prove to me just how powerful you are."
"I will," Christiana said as she took her left hand out from behind her back & used her mental powers to throw Pansy clear into the Prefect Common Room. "Well at least she's off our hands."
"You're perfect you know that," Draco said.
"Oh I know."
"Let's go see if she's alive or hopefully dead."
"I'm afraid she landed on the couch, so she's fine."
"Your too nice to her."
"For now"
"Oh so you really are going to make her life so fucking miserable she'll pay to be a Hufflepuff."
"Exactly, but I was thinking 'pay to be expelled'."
"Oh you're bad."
"Not that bad."
"To her you are."
"It's just my public image just like yours. See I take no shit off anyone especially her & Peeves of course. She has one more chance to be nice, or she really will get it next time. This time she didn't get a scratch on her, next time she will."
Christiana quickly dressed in a green mid-drift bearing halter, black pants, & some black platform slides. Then she took her black outer robe w/ the Slytherin prefect badge on it & put it on. Then, Draco took her hand & they walked to their first class double Potions with Christiana's favorite family member, Severus "Snivellus" Snape, & Christiana just had to bring 'Snuffles' with her to this class.
When they reached the class, they realized that they were have all of their classes w/ Gryffindors, including the Golden Trio. They took their seats behind them at the Slytherin table on the opposite end from Pansy, who was still shook up & pissed from what Christiana had done to her earlier. Since, Snape hated 'Snuffles' she left him by the door to keep guard on Pansy, entering parties, & Snape, just for fun.
"Settle down class," Snape said sternly as he entered the class from his office in the dungeons.
Just then a scarlet owl flew in the window & landed by Christiana with a letter attached to its leg. Christiana took one look at the owl, which was her mothers, & the address on the letter:
Christiana Jhenae Snape Alejerno (adding the mother's maiden name to the end of the full name is a Spanish tradition)
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry
Slytherin House
London, England
It was obviously from her mother because it was written out in her full Spanish name, and took the letter from the owl's leg.
"Thank you, Lily," she said to the owl as it flew back to where it had came from.
The she opened the letter. It read:
Maria Alejandra Alejerno Snape
Alejerno Snape Manor
Madrid, Spain
2 de Septiembre (September 2)
Mija (my daughter), Christiana Jhenae Snape Alejerno,
¡Hola (hello)! ¿Como esta (How are you)? Soy bien (I'm good). I miss you, mija. The manor isn't the same without you here to keep me company while your father isn't home. Mind your Uncle Snivellus while you are in his Potions Clase (class). I know it's hard to put up with him in general, mija, but at least, try to be nice to him. He is you uncle. I know he isn't a marauder like Remus, who I hear is teaching your Defense Against the Dark Arts Clase. Show them just how skilled you are against the dark arts because you are well above your level, so I expect only the best grades in that clase, mija. Tell 'Snuffles' I said for him to be muy bien (very good), or I'll just have to come over there & be horrible to him. Make damn sure that you take care of him & Remus. Just don't be completely maruder like because they have a habit of winding up dead or worse, a diciple of the Dark Lord like your father. I hope that Draco is treating you well. Be good to your mija, this I'm sure of. Don't forget to eat healthy & practice your skills. Try not to cause too much pain & torture on someone because I know that you have the temper of a true Spanish woman, along with the Snape temper making you hell to put up with when you're mad. Let me know how school and all your clases are going. Te amo, mija, & don't you ever for get that.
Te amo,
Mama'
Maria Alejandra Alejerno Snape
After reading the letter, Christiana folded it back up & put it in the pocket of her outer cloak.
"Christiana, do you mind telling me what that little interruption was?" Snape asked coldly.
"Bloody hell, Uncle Snivellus, couldn't you see that that was mama's owl, Lily, bringing me a letter?" Christiana asked in response.
"Well, I do keep forgetting that I'm the only family that you have in London besides those damned marauders," Snape said while Christiana, Draco, & the Golden Trio laughed knowing exactly what he meant. "& the fact that my older brother, your father, lives in Spain with his dear Spanish wife, your mother."
"Yes I know that muy stupido idioto (very stupid idiot)."
"Christiana! What in the devil did you just call me?"
"It doesn't mean anything."
"I know it was one of those Spanish insults that your mother taught you."
"Yes it was Spanish & yes it was an insult my dear Uncle Snivellus."
"I'd hate to take points from Slytherin for your rudeness, Christiana."
Everyone in the room gasped at what Snape had said. He never took points from Slytherin, no matter what one of those serpents did. This was a real shocker & so was Christiana being so mean to him.
"We should get to work today class. We will be exploring with a potion used by protectors to rise a needed soul back to life from the place of their death. Can anyone tell me what this is called?" Snape said.
"I believe that would be the Immortal Souls Potion, Uncle Snivellus," Christiana answered.
"Thank you Christiana for informing us of that since it isn't published in any works & 100 points to Slytherin for a correct & most important answer. Like I said only protectors can use it, & it is used to bring a lost dead soul back to life from the place of their death. Christiana, since you seem to know so much about it, why don't you tell the class how to make the Immortal Souls Potion."
"The Immortal Souls Potion is the most difficult of all potions to make. Anyone can make it, but only protectors can use it. One error in the preparation of the ingredients or the making of the potion & the results could go wrong. For instance an error could result in trapping the ghost of the person in the location of their death for all eternity or granting them their life back but just for a few days or weeks, not permanently until a second death like the potion is supposed to do. Once a person has been raised for a first death, there soul is lost forever to what lies after death."
"How do you know so much about this?" Harry asked.
"Because I've made it, & I know a protector or two," Christiana answered.
"Has anyone recently who has died recently that has been recently risen by the use of this potion?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't tell you that, Harry. What I can tell you is that if you've lost someone you love dearly it hurts, a lot. They can only be brought back by the use of this potion, if they are needed desperately by more than one person. Say that the dementors just wanted to bring Sirius Black back just to perform the Dementor's Kiss on him. Well, number one, he isn't desperately need because performing the Dementor's Kiss is no reason to bring that person back to life. Number two, the dementors count as only one person, so there has to be other people that need him back & a concrete reason to bring him back, also."
"I understand what you mean."
"Do any of the rest of you have any questions about the Immortal Souls Potion before Christiana tells you what it takes to make it?" Snape asked and then Pansy Parkinson raised her hand. "Go ahead & ask your question, Miss Parkinson."
"Can you prevent the Immortal Souls Potion from being used on someone no matter how many people need them back or what the circumstance to bring them back?" Pansy asked.
"Absolutely not, Pansy. Besides no matter how much you want to kill me right now, you can't because a protector can't be harmed while she's pregnant!" Christiana answered sternly getting several reactions from Snape, Pansy, & the rest of the class about what she just said.
"Christiana, you & Mr. Malfoy take that damned dog of yours & get to Professor Dumbledore's office NOW!" Snape snapped.
Christiana & Draco quickly got up, put 'Snuffles' on his leash & walked the long corridors out of the dungeons to Dumbledore's office. When they arrived, Christiana said the password 'Saint Bernard' & walked up the winding staircase into the office to find Dumbledore waiting for them inside.
"Christiana, I thought I told you about slipping our things that aren't ready to be revealed yet," Dumbledore said.
"I'm so sorry, Professor Dumbledore, sir. I didn't mean for it to happen. I was just trying to make a point to that bitch Parkinson who wants me dead, although Hogwarts would be much better without her, but then I wouldn't be able to room with Draco anymore," Christiana answered.
"Christiana, you revealed your pregnancy & the fact that you are a protector & you know how word gets around in this school. I, also, stress the fact that you are studying the Immortal Souls Potion in Potions & our Golden Trio knowing that you are a protector will start to get suspicious about 'Snuffles'," Dumbledore said as Sirius revealed himself.
"Did you need to tell me anything, Professor Dumbledore, sir?" Sirius asked causing Draco to jump out of his skin.
"Aren't you supposed to be. ," Draco started.
"Dead? Yes, actually, I am, but they were extenuating circumstances & Christiana here had to use her protector powers & the Immortal Souls Potion to bring me back," Sirius finished.
"You brought him back, Christiana? I had no idea that you actually did that kind of stuff. I mean I didn't think you'd bring someone back from the dead," Draco said.
"It's ok, Draco, he's been alive since two weeks before our first time. I had to bring him back because I knew that Voldemort was going to give me his plans very soon & the Order needed him back in action in order to defeat it," Christiana said.
"Sirius, I think it's best that you turn back into 'Snuffles'. Christiana & Draco you are not to speak of Sirius being alive or everything that was said in this room, do you understand?" Dumbledore said as 'Snuffles' was now a large Saint Bernard & Christiana & Draco nodded in response. "All of you are dismissed, * you are permitted to miss the rest of potions."
They left Dumbledore's office & Christiana took the Marauder's Map from the pocket of her cloak.
"What's that?" Draco asked.
"Watch & see," Christiana said with a smirk raising her right hand. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
The map appeared showing where all the teachers, Filch, & Mrs. Norris were in the castle. Also, many secret passages in & out of the castle were shown on the map, also.
"What is that?" Draco asked again.
"It's a Marauder's Map. The Marauder's mad it while they were at Hogwarts. Smart & crafty work for Gryffindors, eh?" Christiana answered.
"The marauder's were Gryffindor's. I've heard that they were a lot like the Weasley twins & well that's it."
"The marauders were much more than that. The actual Marauders were Padfoot, Prongs, Moony, & Wormtail."
"Wormtail a marauder?"
"Yea, that was before he lost his brain."
"Very funny. Who's padfoot?"
"Padfoot is 'Snuffles', Prongs is James Potter, & Moony is Remus Lupin."
"So, Professor Lupin knows you're using this?"
"Yes, he does. It's not the only one in existence. Harry Potter, 'Snuffles', Remus, & Wormtail have the others."
"Wormtail has one?"
"For Voldemort's purposes only."
"Well how about we put this map away & let me go show you off at that window by the great hall that has that great view of the grounds."
"Why don't we?" Christiana smirked & looked at the map. "Job done."
The map turned back into a plain old piece of parchment & she took Draco's hand as they walked, just the two of them, to the large window by the great hall that had a nice view of the grounds. She stood there in front of him looking him in the eye as he pulled her close & wrapped his arms around her waist. She looked deep into his ice blue eyes & thought of just how beautiful their baby would be with his eyes.
"I just realized that you have the most gorgeous honey turquoise eyes," Draco said looking deep into those honey colored eyes with glistening glints of turquoise making looking her in the eyes hypnotizing.
"& I've just realized how irresistible those icy blue eyes of yours really are," Christiana stated.
Just then Peeves flew under their feet causing them both to land on the floor. Christiana landed flat on her back & Draco landed on top of her.
"I could get used to this," Draco said.
"Maybe this time I won't tell the Bloody Baron on him," Christiana stated. "Then again maybe not.PEE."
Just then Draco covered her mouth with his pushing his tongue inside her mouth exploring every bit of the sweet taste of her mouth.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*meanwhile down the corridor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Bloody hell, Peeves is at it again, Harry," Ron said.
"Yea I heard but whoever was going to scream at him suddenly stopped in the middle of his name," Harry replied.
"It sounded a lot like." Hermione started.
"Christiana is who it was," Sirius said walking up behind him as all the color drained from the faces of Harry, Ginny, Hermione, & Ron.
"You can't be here," Ginny said.
"Aren't you supposed to be dead?" Ron asked.
"Yes, he's supposed to be dead, stupidass, Harry saw the whole thing happen!" Hermione exclaimed as she hit Ron over the head.
"Did Christiana use the Immortal Souls Potion to bring you back, Sirius?" Harry asked.
"Yes, she did. I know the four of you are happy to see me but now I have to turn back into 'Snuffles' before Christiana kills me & we wouldn't." Sirius started.
"BLOODY HELL!" Ron yelled interrupting Sirius who was by then 'Snuffles' again.
"Oh no not those two snogging again," Lupin said as he walked up.
"Apearentally Peeves had something to do with the position they're in, Professor," Ginny said.
"What in the devil is going on here?" McGonnagal asked as she walked up to the same scene that everyone else was staring dumbfoundedly at.
"Peeves did it Professor McGonnagal," Ron said.
"Actually Professor McGonnagal is isn't what it looks like," Lupin said.
"Let's get this problem fixed then before. ," McGonnagal started.
"Snape sees it," Snape interrupted.
"I think that's what Professor McGonnagal was about to say," Ron said.
"Duh, Ron, that is Professor Snape," Hermione yelled as she smacked Ron.
"Well, Professor Snape, since they are in your house, why don't you break them up," McGonnagal said as Snape headed toward them, but Lupin stopped him.
"Wait, Snivellus, they are prefects & that makes them in my house. I'll handle it," Lupin said.
"I think not. This is my niece & my godson we're talking about," Snape snapped as he continued toward them.
Christiana nor Draco had noticed that they were being watched or the fact that Severus Snape was headed their way to break them apart. Boy, were they going to get it. They wouldn't be nothing left of them, when Snape got through with them.
"UHEM," Snape cleared his throat loudly trying to get their attention, but unfortunately, it didn't work. "CHRISTIANA JHENAE SNAPE! DRACO SEVERUS MALFOY!"
Everyone there, including Draco & Christiana, jumped at Snape yelling their full names. Who knew Draco was named after Snape, let alone his godson.
"Severus," Draco growled.
"Uncle Snivellus, YOU RUIN ALL THE GOOD MOMENTS!" Christiana yelled.
"The two of you had no right to be publicly displaying your affections for each other anywhere outside of your common room or bedroom much less outside the GREAT HALL!" Snape yelled back.
"Christiana, Mr. Malfoy. I think it's time to learn that there is a price to pay for love. I'm sure you'll learn it very soon, but this action must not go unpunished," McGonnagal said.
"You're right, Minerva, 100 points from Slytherin for the both of your actions, & Christiana, you'll start rooming with Pansy Parkinson instead of Draco Malfoy," Snape said.
"No, Uncle Snivellus, YOU CAN'T DO THAT TO ME!" Christiana yelled.
"Severus, she's right, you can't do this to either of us," Draco sneered.
"Snivelly, I think your punishment is a bit harsh, & since I'm head of the Prefect Tower, the points can stay gone from Slytherin, but they may continue to room with each other," Lupin stated.
"Thank you, Remus, for not torchering me by making me room with that whorey bitch," Christiana said.
"Reemy, Christi, Drackie I think that my punishment is perfect," Snape snapped.
"Well, as Deputy Headmistress, I think that Remus's punishment is appropriate," McGonnagal said. "Now if all of you would please get to the Great Hall for your lunch."
All of them followed McGonnagal's orders because they knew they'd really be in for it, if they didn't. Both Christiana & Draco had really been thinking about what McGonnagal had said to them. She told them that there was a price to pay for love, & she was right. But, what was the price that they were going to have to pay.
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A/N: I bet you're thinking right now 'Finally, that damned longass chapter is finally over!'. I know. I know. It's LONG! I got a little carried away with it, but anyways, I hope you enjoyed it. Since the chapter was so long, I expect a long review of it, J/K. Please, I'm begging you, no flames, just constructive critisizm. Don't forget that if I don't already have your e-mail address to put you on the list for a personal e-mail from me every time I update, include it in your review. All fans, don't forget to look before the start of each chapter for your name as a personal thank you from me for reviewing. I hope you enjoyed it! Chapter 11: Moving Forward is still in the works but not too far away. I promise it won't be as long of a wait as it was for this chapter.
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Meagan Renae
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. It's owned by J.K. Rowling. The only thing that is mine is the plot & the Christiana Jhenae character.
Two Can Play That Game
Genre: Romance
Rating: R (for language & later chapters)
Pairings: Draco Malfoy /Christiana Snape (Snape's niece, member of the order, & new character) & Draco / Jhenae (Death Eater & new character)
Summary: Voldemort has a plan for his chosen heir & the mate he's chosen for his heir. The Order is in trouble & needs the help of a dark blooded protector who just happens to be Snape's only niece. So she's forced to make the ulitimate sacrafice & become a double agent between death eater & member of the order in order to help Harry Potter save the muggle and wizarding worlds. Will she succeed, or will she lose her life trying to save the world? After OotP partly AU b/c of the creations of mine that I added to the story.
Chapter 10: Price to Pay for Love
Before going to Draco's room in the Prefect Tower, she had a meeting with Professor Dumblebore, Professor McGonnagal, and her Uncle Snape. It had something to do with her being a prefect, too, which she didn't think that she deserved.
"Why the hell am I a prefect, when I haven't been here to earn it?" Christiana Jhenae asked.
"To protect the students and get closer to Mr. Malfoy of course, Christiana," Snape answered.
"Nice answer, Snivellus, but it isn't the one I wanted," Christiana Jhenae snapped.
"Well, we, also, need you to have access wherever, whenever in case of any kind of attack," Mcgonnagal said.
"I hear they are no rooms left for all of the prefects to have their own rooms, and that, if you have to share a room that the person must be of your own house like Potter & Weasley for example. Does that mean that I'm stuck with Pansy Parkinson who already wants to kill me because I have Draco?" Christiana Jhenae said.
"No, Christiana, you won't be rooming with Miss Parkinson, but you will be rooming with a Slytherin," Dumbledore said.
"What Slytherin prefect may I ask do you have in mind, Albus?" McGonnagal asked.
"I think I have an idea," Snape answered.
"Yeah, me, too," Christiana Jhenae put in.
"I think I know what you're thinking that I'm going to say," Dumbledore said.
"I know exactly what you're going to say," Christiana Jhenae replied.
"Then, Christiana, since you read his mind, what was he going to say?" Snape asked.
"That I'll be rooming with my fiance', Draco," Christiana Jhenae answered.
"Right you are, Christiana," Dumbledore said.
"Albus, you can't be serious!" McGonnagal exclaimed.
"I am, and Christiana, you'll find that your things have already been placed in yours & Mr. Malfoy's room. I hope you don't mind sharing a bed with him, also," Dumbledore said with a smirk.
"Of course, I don't mind. It helps me reel him in & make Parkinson hate me more," Christiana Jhenae said with a smile as she apparated to her & Draco's room.
"I guess they have us rooming together, beautiful," Draco said as Christiana spun around to look him face-to-face.
"I guess so," Christiana replied.
"Just the sight of you knocks my socks off."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah. You're irresistible, Jhenae."
"Well, Draco, you're quite the charmer yourself, but didn't you just call me Jhenae?"
"Oh my god, Christiana. I'm so sorry."
"Don't be, Draco. I owe you an explanation about something, but first I need to know, if I can trust you."
"You know you can trust me."
"What if I told you that I'm a double agent?"
"Double agent?"
"Death Eater by darkness, Order of the Phoenix by nature."
"How do you do it?"
"Simple. I spy on Voldemort & the Death Eaters for Dumbledore & the Order."
"But, how do you pull it off?"
"Because I am Jhenae."
"What?"
"I had no idea that Voldemort's plans were going to lead you to me, as Dumbledore's had. I really do love you Draco nothing can change that."
"Voldemort planned our arranged marriage?"
"As well as our fathers, who both happen to be Death Eaters."
"You've got to be kidding me!"
"I'm not. Christiana Jhenae Snape is my full given name. That's how we planned it Jhenae is the Death Eater & Christiana is the Order of the Phoenix's spy, unbeknownst to anyone else."
"So, you're on Dumbledore's side with Potter, Granger, & the Weasleys."
"Yes, but, also, Professor McGonnagal, Remus Lupin, Tonks, Mad-Eye Moody, Sir-Uncle Snivellus, & Hagrid along with several others."
"Snape? He's with this Order?"
"Yes, we need you, too, Draco."
"Why me?"
"Draco, you're Voldemort's chosen heir, damnit! I can't have our unborn child in danger with us knowing that we're on opposing sides."
"We're not on opposing sides. I'm with you & our child, Christiana Jhenae."
"Good. Now we know where we stand on this. How do you feel if under Dumbledore's approval we let it be known that we're expecting a baby. Lucuis already knows that Jhenae is pregnant but had no suspisions. We can't have him suspicious of you joining our side just yet, so I'm sure Dumbledore with allow us to let it be known about our baby."
"I want to tell the world about our baby."
"So do I, but there's a slight complication."
"What is that?"
"If our child is a son, then I'm afraid we'll have to fight Voldemort to keep him."
"Why?"
"Because he chose us to be together, you as his heir & me as your wife. Our first heir is his in wizard deals with our fathers."
"How can we prevent this?"
"I've already been on that, along with the rest of the adults in the order that are involved with all plans."
"How have you taken care of it?"
"I took some potions to ensure that our first born child, this baby I'm carrying now, is a girl, for both our sake & hers."
"& then Voldemort has no rights to any of our children?"
"Exactly & you will be broken free as being his heir. He's growing weaker by the day that drags on. He'd only want our first born to be a son so he can use him as a power source, in other words he'd kill our son for his purity."
"Now, that absolutely can't happen."
"& it won't."
"& you're sure about this?"
"More than anything & as sure as I love you."
"I'd rather us have a daughter anyway, so our child would less likely act like a Malfoy. I want our kids to be more like you."
"Like me? Draco, you're a great guy. You love life, me, & others, as much as you don't admit it in public because keeping your "normal known" image is important to keeping this plan in motion. If our kids were like you, they'd be great."
"I love you so much."
"&, I love you more than that."
"Not more than I love you. Now let's get some sleep. I'll never let you out of my arms all night."
"Sound like you got yourself a deal, Mr. Malfoy. In your arms all night I'll be."
"Then get over here my future Mrs. Malfoy."
"Here I come my loving future husband & the father of my unborn child."
"I love you both, my girls."
Christiana laughed & used her powers to change her & Draco into their pajamas & they got into bed. She slept in his arms the entire night without even thinking that they were any prices to pay for love, but boy was she wrong.
Early the next morning Crabbe & Goyle left from the Slytherin Dungeons & entered the prefect tower so they could see Malfoy & talk to him about his supposed fiance' who happened to be Snape's niece. When they got to Draco's dorm in the Slytherin section of the prefect tower they found him in his school robes looking at the bed that obviously had someone in it, so to get his attention, Crabbe & Goyle cleared their throats.
Malfoy quickly whipped around to find Crabbe & Goyle standing in the open doorway & said, "Crabbe. Goyle. How nice to see the two of you, but what the hell are you doing in my dorm?"
"What the hell is someone doing in your bed?" Crabbe asked before noticing a few locks of curly red-ish sandy brown hair hanging off the side of the bed.
"That someone would be my fiancé. Now answer my question," Draco snapped as he walked toward them in the doorway.
"We wanted to talk to you," Goyle replied.
"How did you end up engaged to Snape's niece?" Crabbe asked.
"Our parents arranged it, but I do truly care for her," Draco answered.
"You care for someone besides yourself?" Goyle asked questionably not knowing that Pansy Parkinson heard that before going back into her dorm.
"Yes, I do. Do you have a problem with it?" Draco asked.
Just then Christiana awoke noticing Draco wasn't in the bed with her she said his name silently before looking towards the door & seeing him.
"Draco?" she questioned.
Draco quickly turned & walked toward her & said, "I'm here." Then he turned to Crabbe & Goyle & said, "The two of you, get back to your dorms."
Crabbe & Goyle left quickly back to their dorms, as Draco had ordered.
"I loved the feeling of being in your arms all night," Christiana said.
"I bet you did," Draco replied.
"I love sharing a room with you, & I wouldn't have it any other way."
"That goes the same for me."
Unbeknowest to them, Pansy Parkinson was standing in the doorway with a grim look on her face. She began walking towards them & said, "You little teacher's pet bitch! How dare you take Draco away from me!"
"No you're the bitch, & you never had Draco to begin with," Christiana snapped.
"He was always mine. Our parents had a deal," Pansy sneered.
"That deal was called off by my father months ago when he learned of Christiana being a pure blood," Draco said.
"So you're saying you would have been dealt to her sooner if it had been known that she's pure blooded?" Pansy asked.
"Yes, Pansy, now kindly fuck off & leave my fiance' & I alone!" Draco snapped.
"Never! I'll get you. You're nothing but a bitch who steals other women's men! I'm warning you now watch your back or else," Pansy yelled as she stormed out.
"Don't worry, Pansy, but I think that you're the one that needs to watch your back," Christiana replied as Pansy stopped dead in her tracks & turned around to face Christiana who was standing face-to-face with her.
"What are you going to do tell that Uncle of yours that I threatened you?" Pansy asked.
"I won't have to b/c I can face you on my own. I'm much more powerful than you think, & I refuse to take your shit, Parkinson."
"You? Powerful? If you're so powerful then why did you faint during the feast?"
"That's none of your damn business."
"Then prove to me just how powerful you are."
"I will," Christiana said as she took her left hand out from behind her back & used her mental powers to throw Pansy clear into the Prefect Common Room. "Well at least she's off our hands."
"You're perfect you know that," Draco said.
"Oh I know."
"Let's go see if she's alive or hopefully dead."
"I'm afraid she landed on the couch, so she's fine."
"Your too nice to her."
"For now"
"Oh so you really are going to make her life so fucking miserable she'll pay to be a Hufflepuff."
"Exactly, but I was thinking 'pay to be expelled'."
"Oh you're bad."
"Not that bad."
"To her you are."
"It's just my public image just like yours. See I take no shit off anyone especially her & Peeves of course. She has one more chance to be nice, or she really will get it next time. This time she didn't get a scratch on her, next time she will."
Christiana quickly dressed in a green mid-drift bearing halter, black pants, & some black platform slides. Then she took her black outer robe w/ the Slytherin prefect badge on it & put it on. Then, Draco took her hand & they walked to their first class double Potions with Christiana's favorite family member, Severus "Snivellus" Snape, & Christiana just had to bring 'Snuffles' with her to this class.
When they reached the class, they realized that they were have all of their classes w/ Gryffindors, including the Golden Trio. They took their seats behind them at the Slytherin table on the opposite end from Pansy, who was still shook up & pissed from what Christiana had done to her earlier. Since, Snape hated 'Snuffles' she left him by the door to keep guard on Pansy, entering parties, & Snape, just for fun.
"Settle down class," Snape said sternly as he entered the class from his office in the dungeons.
Just then a scarlet owl flew in the window & landed by Christiana with a letter attached to its leg. Christiana took one look at the owl, which was her mothers, & the address on the letter:
Christiana Jhenae Snape Alejerno (adding the mother's maiden name to the end of the full name is a Spanish tradition)
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry
Slytherin House
London, England
It was obviously from her mother because it was written out in her full Spanish name, and took the letter from the owl's leg.
"Thank you, Lily," she said to the owl as it flew back to where it had came from.
The she opened the letter. It read:
Maria Alejandra Alejerno Snape
Alejerno Snape Manor
Madrid, Spain
2 de Septiembre (September 2)
Mija (my daughter), Christiana Jhenae Snape Alejerno,
¡Hola (hello)! ¿Como esta (How are you)? Soy bien (I'm good). I miss you, mija. The manor isn't the same without you here to keep me company while your father isn't home. Mind your Uncle Snivellus while you are in his Potions Clase (class). I know it's hard to put up with him in general, mija, but at least, try to be nice to him. He is you uncle. I know he isn't a marauder like Remus, who I hear is teaching your Defense Against the Dark Arts Clase. Show them just how skilled you are against the dark arts because you are well above your level, so I expect only the best grades in that clase, mija. Tell 'Snuffles' I said for him to be muy bien (very good), or I'll just have to come over there & be horrible to him. Make damn sure that you take care of him & Remus. Just don't be completely maruder like because they have a habit of winding up dead or worse, a diciple of the Dark Lord like your father. I hope that Draco is treating you well. Be good to your mija, this I'm sure of. Don't forget to eat healthy & practice your skills. Try not to cause too much pain & torture on someone because I know that you have the temper of a true Spanish woman, along with the Snape temper making you hell to put up with when you're mad. Let me know how school and all your clases are going. Te amo, mija, & don't you ever for get that.
Te amo,
Mama'
Maria Alejandra Alejerno Snape
After reading the letter, Christiana folded it back up & put it in the pocket of her outer cloak.
"Christiana, do you mind telling me what that little interruption was?" Snape asked coldly.
"Bloody hell, Uncle Snivellus, couldn't you see that that was mama's owl, Lily, bringing me a letter?" Christiana asked in response.
"Well, I do keep forgetting that I'm the only family that you have in London besides those damned marauders," Snape said while Christiana, Draco, & the Golden Trio laughed knowing exactly what he meant. "& the fact that my older brother, your father, lives in Spain with his dear Spanish wife, your mother."
"Yes I know that muy stupido idioto (very stupid idiot)."
"Christiana! What in the devil did you just call me?"
"It doesn't mean anything."
"I know it was one of those Spanish insults that your mother taught you."
"Yes it was Spanish & yes it was an insult my dear Uncle Snivellus."
"I'd hate to take points from Slytherin for your rudeness, Christiana."
Everyone in the room gasped at what Snape had said. He never took points from Slytherin, no matter what one of those serpents did. This was a real shocker & so was Christiana being so mean to him.
"We should get to work today class. We will be exploring with a potion used by protectors to rise a needed soul back to life from the place of their death. Can anyone tell me what this is called?" Snape said.
"I believe that would be the Immortal Souls Potion, Uncle Snivellus," Christiana answered.
"Thank you Christiana for informing us of that since it isn't published in any works & 100 points to Slytherin for a correct & most important answer. Like I said only protectors can use it, & it is used to bring a lost dead soul back to life from the place of their death. Christiana, since you seem to know so much about it, why don't you tell the class how to make the Immortal Souls Potion."
"The Immortal Souls Potion is the most difficult of all potions to make. Anyone can make it, but only protectors can use it. One error in the preparation of the ingredients or the making of the potion & the results could go wrong. For instance an error could result in trapping the ghost of the person in the location of their death for all eternity or granting them their life back but just for a few days or weeks, not permanently until a second death like the potion is supposed to do. Once a person has been raised for a first death, there soul is lost forever to what lies after death."
"How do you know so much about this?" Harry asked.
"Because I've made it, & I know a protector or two," Christiana answered.
"Has anyone recently who has died recently that has been recently risen by the use of this potion?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't tell you that, Harry. What I can tell you is that if you've lost someone you love dearly it hurts, a lot. They can only be brought back by the use of this potion, if they are needed desperately by more than one person. Say that the dementors just wanted to bring Sirius Black back just to perform the Dementor's Kiss on him. Well, number one, he isn't desperately need because performing the Dementor's Kiss is no reason to bring that person back to life. Number two, the dementors count as only one person, so there has to be other people that need him back & a concrete reason to bring him back, also."
"I understand what you mean."
"Do any of the rest of you have any questions about the Immortal Souls Potion before Christiana tells you what it takes to make it?" Snape asked and then Pansy Parkinson raised her hand. "Go ahead & ask your question, Miss Parkinson."
"Can you prevent the Immortal Souls Potion from being used on someone no matter how many people need them back or what the circumstance to bring them back?" Pansy asked.
"Absolutely not, Pansy. Besides no matter how much you want to kill me right now, you can't because a protector can't be harmed while she's pregnant!" Christiana answered sternly getting several reactions from Snape, Pansy, & the rest of the class about what she just said.
"Christiana, you & Mr. Malfoy take that damned dog of yours & get to Professor Dumbledore's office NOW!" Snape snapped.
Christiana & Draco quickly got up, put 'Snuffles' on his leash & walked the long corridors out of the dungeons to Dumbledore's office. When they arrived, Christiana said the password 'Saint Bernard' & walked up the winding staircase into the office to find Dumbledore waiting for them inside.
"Christiana, I thought I told you about slipping our things that aren't ready to be revealed yet," Dumbledore said.
"I'm so sorry, Professor Dumbledore, sir. I didn't mean for it to happen. I was just trying to make a point to that bitch Parkinson who wants me dead, although Hogwarts would be much better without her, but then I wouldn't be able to room with Draco anymore," Christiana answered.
"Christiana, you revealed your pregnancy & the fact that you are a protector & you know how word gets around in this school. I, also, stress the fact that you are studying the Immortal Souls Potion in Potions & our Golden Trio knowing that you are a protector will start to get suspicious about 'Snuffles'," Dumbledore said as Sirius revealed himself.
"Did you need to tell me anything, Professor Dumbledore, sir?" Sirius asked causing Draco to jump out of his skin.
"Aren't you supposed to be. ," Draco started.
"Dead? Yes, actually, I am, but they were extenuating circumstances & Christiana here had to use her protector powers & the Immortal Souls Potion to bring me back," Sirius finished.
"You brought him back, Christiana? I had no idea that you actually did that kind of stuff. I mean I didn't think you'd bring someone back from the dead," Draco said.
"It's ok, Draco, he's been alive since two weeks before our first time. I had to bring him back because I knew that Voldemort was going to give me his plans very soon & the Order needed him back in action in order to defeat it," Christiana said.
"Sirius, I think it's best that you turn back into 'Snuffles'. Christiana & Draco you are not to speak of Sirius being alive or everything that was said in this room, do you understand?" Dumbledore said as 'Snuffles' was now a large Saint Bernard & Christiana & Draco nodded in response. "All of you are dismissed, * you are permitted to miss the rest of potions."
They left Dumbledore's office & Christiana took the Marauder's Map from the pocket of her cloak.
"What's that?" Draco asked.
"Watch & see," Christiana said with a smirk raising her right hand. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
The map appeared showing where all the teachers, Filch, & Mrs. Norris were in the castle. Also, many secret passages in & out of the castle were shown on the map, also.
"What is that?" Draco asked again.
"It's a Marauder's Map. The Marauder's mad it while they were at Hogwarts. Smart & crafty work for Gryffindors, eh?" Christiana answered.
"The marauder's were Gryffindor's. I've heard that they were a lot like the Weasley twins & well that's it."
"The marauders were much more than that. The actual Marauders were Padfoot, Prongs, Moony, & Wormtail."
"Wormtail a marauder?"
"Yea, that was before he lost his brain."
"Very funny. Who's padfoot?"
"Padfoot is 'Snuffles', Prongs is James Potter, & Moony is Remus Lupin."
"So, Professor Lupin knows you're using this?"
"Yes, he does. It's not the only one in existence. Harry Potter, 'Snuffles', Remus, & Wormtail have the others."
"Wormtail has one?"
"For Voldemort's purposes only."
"Well how about we put this map away & let me go show you off at that window by the great hall that has that great view of the grounds."
"Why don't we?" Christiana smirked & looked at the map. "Job done."
The map turned back into a plain old piece of parchment & she took Draco's hand as they walked, just the two of them, to the large window by the great hall that had a nice view of the grounds. She stood there in front of him looking him in the eye as he pulled her close & wrapped his arms around her waist. She looked deep into his ice blue eyes & thought of just how beautiful their baby would be with his eyes.
"I just realized that you have the most gorgeous honey turquoise eyes," Draco said looking deep into those honey colored eyes with glistening glints of turquoise making looking her in the eyes hypnotizing.
"& I've just realized how irresistible those icy blue eyes of yours really are," Christiana stated.
Just then Peeves flew under their feet causing them both to land on the floor. Christiana landed flat on her back & Draco landed on top of her.
"I could get used to this," Draco said.
"Maybe this time I won't tell the Bloody Baron on him," Christiana stated. "Then again maybe not.PEE."
Just then Draco covered her mouth with his pushing his tongue inside her mouth exploring every bit of the sweet taste of her mouth.
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"Bloody hell, Peeves is at it again, Harry," Ron said.
"Yea I heard but whoever was going to scream at him suddenly stopped in the middle of his name," Harry replied.
"It sounded a lot like." Hermione started.
"Christiana is who it was," Sirius said walking up behind him as all the color drained from the faces of Harry, Ginny, Hermione, & Ron.
"You can't be here," Ginny said.
"Aren't you supposed to be dead?" Ron asked.
"Yes, he's supposed to be dead, stupidass, Harry saw the whole thing happen!" Hermione exclaimed as she hit Ron over the head.
"Did Christiana use the Immortal Souls Potion to bring you back, Sirius?" Harry asked.
"Yes, she did. I know the four of you are happy to see me but now I have to turn back into 'Snuffles' before Christiana kills me & we wouldn't." Sirius started.
"BLOODY HELL!" Ron yelled interrupting Sirius who was by then 'Snuffles' again.
"Oh no not those two snogging again," Lupin said as he walked up.
"Apearentally Peeves had something to do with the position they're in, Professor," Ginny said.
"What in the devil is going on here?" McGonnagal asked as she walked up to the same scene that everyone else was staring dumbfoundedly at.
"Peeves did it Professor McGonnagal," Ron said.
"Actually Professor McGonnagal is isn't what it looks like," Lupin said.
"Let's get this problem fixed then before. ," McGonnagal started.
"Snape sees it," Snape interrupted.
"I think that's what Professor McGonnagal was about to say," Ron said.
"Duh, Ron, that is Professor Snape," Hermione yelled as she smacked Ron.
"Well, Professor Snape, since they are in your house, why don't you break them up," McGonnagal said as Snape headed toward them, but Lupin stopped him.
"Wait, Snivellus, they are prefects & that makes them in my house. I'll handle it," Lupin said.
"I think not. This is my niece & my godson we're talking about," Snape snapped as he continued toward them.
Christiana nor Draco had noticed that they were being watched or the fact that Severus Snape was headed their way to break them apart. Boy, were they going to get it. They wouldn't be nothing left of them, when Snape got through with them.
"UHEM," Snape cleared his throat loudly trying to get their attention, but unfortunately, it didn't work. "CHRISTIANA JHENAE SNAPE! DRACO SEVERUS MALFOY!"
Everyone there, including Draco & Christiana, jumped at Snape yelling their full names. Who knew Draco was named after Snape, let alone his godson.
"Severus," Draco growled.
"Uncle Snivellus, YOU RUIN ALL THE GOOD MOMENTS!" Christiana yelled.
"The two of you had no right to be publicly displaying your affections for each other anywhere outside of your common room or bedroom much less outside the GREAT HALL!" Snape yelled back.
"Christiana, Mr. Malfoy. I think it's time to learn that there is a price to pay for love. I'm sure you'll learn it very soon, but this action must not go unpunished," McGonnagal said.
"You're right, Minerva, 100 points from Slytherin for the both of your actions, & Christiana, you'll start rooming with Pansy Parkinson instead of Draco Malfoy," Snape said.
"No, Uncle Snivellus, YOU CAN'T DO THAT TO ME!" Christiana yelled.
"Severus, she's right, you can't do this to either of us," Draco sneered.
"Snivelly, I think your punishment is a bit harsh, & since I'm head of the Prefect Tower, the points can stay gone from Slytherin, but they may continue to room with each other," Lupin stated.
"Thank you, Remus, for not torchering me by making me room with that whorey bitch," Christiana said.
"Reemy, Christi, Drackie I think that my punishment is perfect," Snape snapped.
"Well, as Deputy Headmistress, I think that Remus's punishment is appropriate," McGonnagal said. "Now if all of you would please get to the Great Hall for your lunch."
All of them followed McGonnagal's orders because they knew they'd really be in for it, if they didn't. Both Christiana & Draco had really been thinking about what McGonnagal had said to them. She told them that there was a price to pay for love, & she was right. But, what was the price that they were going to have to pay.
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A/N: I bet you're thinking right now 'Finally, that damned longass chapter is finally over!'. I know. I know. It's LONG! I got a little carried away with it, but anyways, I hope you enjoyed it. Since the chapter was so long, I expect a long review of it, J/K. Please, I'm begging you, no flames, just constructive critisizm. Don't forget that if I don't already have your e-mail address to put you on the list for a personal e-mail from me every time I update, include it in your review. All fans, don't forget to look before the start of each chapter for your name as a personal thank you from me for reviewing. I hope you enjoyed it! Chapter 11: Moving Forward is still in the works but not too far away. I promise it won't be as long of a wait as it was for this chapter.
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