Note: Sorry it took me so long to write this one guys, I promise there will
be more frequent updates now; I just got behind with holidays and all. Hope
it's worth the wait and thanks heaps for the terrific response. I hope you
all had a good Christmas and New Year, cause I sure did. Anywayz like I
said I hope you like this chapter, because it was very hard to write. You
have no idea how hard it was to keep everyone in character; you'll find out
why, please review. Sorry again for it taking so long.
Metallicverb: Very good question's, Lucius is a mystery no one really knows too much about him. Who knows what that man feels deep, deep, DEEP, down inside? I'm glad you thought it was heartbreaking, that's what I wanted. Thanks heaps for still reviewing it is much appreciated.
JKH: Sex in the shower, ahahahahaha I like that one, I get the feeling he either doesn't take showers or is permanently greasy, but that's just me. That's right poor Zell; I was even upset when I wrote it. What did you mean when you said "I pity the Weasley's if Zell acts like his brother? Just a question I had to ask and thank you for the review.
Daisie: No he didn't know Lucius was evil, he lived with him for all his life and well, he is all he knows. so he was sad. Wow! I'm glad you didn't let that part slip by you, the whole window thing I mean, that will be answered later, and you can see if you were right or not. Yeah you should have read it slower, but I should write faster too, sorry bout the wait, and thanks again for another great review.
RaistlinofMetallica: Does he care? I never said he did, but you will find out for sure, well kind of, to tell you the truth, Lucius is confused as well. Hospital. ahhhhh one of my reviewers was ill. What was wrong with you? I'm honored that when you got back you read my fic. Thank you, for reviewing even when you weren't right in the head, much appreciated.
Time Warp: You caught me out, yeah I said that, but I guess I lied. Anyways I tried but I was running out of things to type about for him, and it wasn't that important, that's why I only refer to him when it is important, now I've done the whole Hagrid chapter and kind of Lucius one as well, oh well! Thanks for another review, it really helps.
Melcircus: Yeah I change the line thing as the chapters go on, don't fret! Yeah thanks for reviewing and reading the story, I'm so glad you like it. please keep reading and reviewing, love hearing from everybody.
Icanreadncount: I'm so proud of you; I can read and count too. If you couldn't read I'd be worried, because you did review my fic. Thank you for loving my story, I feel the love. Yeah you're easily amused, but so am I, just for you !!!!!!!!!!! Hehehehe. okay I dunno what I'm laughing at, it wasn't even funny. excuse me please. Of course Zell is cute, he's supposed to be. glad you think so though, comforting thank you heaps for the review.
PRONGSLOVER: Wow! You and Icanreadncount, (I'm so proud of him) both started off the same. "Aw! Poor Zell!" only difference is you had one explanation mark whilst they had two, hehehe I find that funny... (Oh man, now who's easily amused?) Glad you like them both, thanks for the review and hope you like this one too.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize. I do own Zell however. J.K Rowling is a champ and whilst I do wish to be a writer I am not her and like I said don't own anything you recognize.
.... Okay well here you are..... Sorry about the wait........ next chapter shouldn't take too much longer.....getting back into Harry Potter a lot later with the new movie and all........exciting.......well here you go.......................
The Malfoy's Big Secret!!
Chapter 18!!
Lucius wasn't even aware of actually arriving at the entrance to his house, he wasn't even aware of the time - he was blinded by rage. His little escapade had not gone at all like he had planned it too; in fact no sort of planning could have prepared him for what had happened.
He burst through the front door and stormed up the stairs, aware that the house was in complete darkness, but he knew that his wife would still be awake.
Narcissa had been sitting in the Malfoy's library since the moment Lucius had left early that morning. She had not heard the door slam open, or the thumping up the stairs, so was quite surprised when an angry voice spoke from somewhere beside her.
'I hope you planned an explanation whilst I was away,' he growled murderously.
Narcissa jumped at the sound of his voice and spun around as quickly as she could, only to see his furious face inches from her own. Her shocked expression was soon replaced by one of complete confusion.
'Sorry?' she asked finally.
'Don't play dumb with me Narcissa, I am in no mood for it,' Lucius spat, glaring at his wife with such hatred.
She saw a small flicker near the doorway to the library and she knew that Lucius' little scene must have awoken Draco. He usually always came to investigate what his parents were arguing about, so it came as no surprise that he would be listening from beside the door.
'Well?' Lucius pressed on, moving so that he stood right in front of his wife, and leaned on the table in front of her. Narcissa had no idea what came over her, but she was totally confused and found herself unable to deal with Lucius' little mind games tonight, she was tired and could hardly believe that she had stayed up worrying about the man.
'Listen to me Lucius,' she dared, standing up and knocking over her chair as she did, 'I'm no mind reader, so either explain to me what the hell your going on about or go yell at someone else.'
Lucius was slightly surprised but the feeling was over almost immediately. He stopped leaning on the desk and rose to his full height - even though Narcissa was quite tall, he still managed to tower over her a considerable amount.
'Don't you even think about it Narcissa, I want none of your attitude,' Lucius spat not bothering to attempt to restrain himself. 'I want an explanation as to why your son was at Grimmauld Place tonight.'
Narcissa opened her mouth to retaliate, but shut it as quickly as she could, suddenly realizing what her husband had just said.
'He was where? Lucius I had no idea . where you sure . I mean -,' she paused and looked towards the door. 'Draco,' she said in barely a whisper.
'What?' Lucius yelled, staring at the same spot that his wife was.
'Nothing,' Narcissa said as quickly as she could, switching her glance from the door way, so that she looked her husband straight in the eye.
'I want you to explain,' he continued eyeing her closely, 'because in case you couldn't tell, I am pissed off.'
'I don't know how he got there,' Narcissa said thinking fast. She could piece together what had obviously happened very well. Draco had obviously given Zell to the first person he had seen in order to make her happy. She felt extremely guilty and knew she had to come up with something, for Draco's sake.
'You don't know?' Lucius repeated glaring maliciously, 'What do you mean you don't know?'
'I mean that I don't know how he got there, I never sent him there.'
'What about Draco? Did he send him there?' Lucius said, smirking at his wife, he had caught her attention he knew because her eyes lit up dangerously as she glared at him.
'You leave him out of this,' she said bravely, 'this is your problem, you're making something out of nothing.' She knew immediately that she had said the wrong thing.
'Oh believe me Narcissa this is something, and you better believe it. Because of your stupidity we missed our chance of destroying Dumbledore and his pathetic little group once and for all. Because of you we missed the chance of finally finishing off Potter. Because of you we missed the chance to clear our names and to finally avenge the Dark Lord,' Lucius voice was getting louder and louder and his eyes looked deadly.
Narcissa couldn't think of anything to say. She had no idea, why did this have to happen? Why did these things always have to happen? Lucius was still leaning over her and was not happy that his wife wouldn't answer. To Narcissa's great surprise he got up and headed towards the door.
'Draco, come here now!' Lucius shouted to the door.
Narcissa looked up and saw Draco walking towards his father. Lucius grabbed him by the arm and pushed him into a chair. Draco didn't look worried, he never did, he always had a way of worming out of bad situations, but never one as serious as this.
'Tell me Draco, do you know how your little brother managed to end up with Potter and all of Dumbledore's lot?'
'Half-brother, father,' Draco said smoothly, raising one eyebrow, 'and no, I haven't the faintest idea.'
Lucius swore violently and stepped away from Draco, turning back to his wife. Narcissa could tell that Lucius didn't like the fact that Draco and she showed no sign of fear, he liked to know that he scared people, he liked that power - but Draco and Narcissa knew, that most of the time, he only delivered empty threats. Most people would think him to be the kind of man, who didn't care for anyone or anything, and they would be right, but Lucius was a mystery, one that not even Narcissa could solve.
'So, if I'm hearing correctly,' he drawled, not appreciating the lack of respect from his wife and son, 'Zell just magically appeared at Dumbledore's, is that right?'
'Who knows,' Narcissa said, raising one eyebrow, 'we do live in a world filled with magic.'
At this comment Lucius slammed his hand down on the table, making both of them jump slightly, he was not please, but if they didn't answer, he could not force it out of them.
'Well I hope that your satisfied Narcissa, we have now ruined every chance that we had of ever letting our dreams be fulfilled. We have ruined the element of surprise, Potter now knows we know where they are, and Zell no doubt would have informed them all that I was there,' Lucius said shaking his head.
'Your dreams Lucius,' Narcissa corrected, 'ruined every chance that we had of ever letting YOUR dreams be fulfilled.'
'Is that so,' Lucius said dangerously, that same look in his eye that Narcissa didn't like. 'We'll just see about that,' and with that said he stormed out of the room leaving Narcissa staring after him looking slightly intimidated, and Draco looking extremely confused.
Lucius made it into his private study and slammed the door shut. He hung up his black coat and flopped into his chair. He picked up his cane which was lying on his table and looked out of the window, twirling it in his fingers. He was confused, far more so then he had ever been before. Why hadn't he just told the Death Eaters that they were in the right place? Why couldn't he have destroyed the entire street? He knew Potter was there, he should have said something. Why had it bothered him so much that Zell would have been killed to? He wasn't even his son; he didn't care about the pathetic child, not if it meant finally getting Potter and the others out of their way.
He slammed his cane violently against the table, causing an extremely noticeable dint. He had done something tonight that he had never done before; he didn't like it, why had he done it? He frowned sadly and looked out the window. It was time to think up an explanation, because the Dark Lord was not going to be pleased.
Metallicverb: Very good question's, Lucius is a mystery no one really knows too much about him. Who knows what that man feels deep, deep, DEEP, down inside? I'm glad you thought it was heartbreaking, that's what I wanted. Thanks heaps for still reviewing it is much appreciated.
JKH: Sex in the shower, ahahahahaha I like that one, I get the feeling he either doesn't take showers or is permanently greasy, but that's just me. That's right poor Zell; I was even upset when I wrote it. What did you mean when you said "I pity the Weasley's if Zell acts like his brother? Just a question I had to ask and thank you for the review.
Daisie: No he didn't know Lucius was evil, he lived with him for all his life and well, he is all he knows. so he was sad. Wow! I'm glad you didn't let that part slip by you, the whole window thing I mean, that will be answered later, and you can see if you were right or not. Yeah you should have read it slower, but I should write faster too, sorry bout the wait, and thanks again for another great review.
RaistlinofMetallica: Does he care? I never said he did, but you will find out for sure, well kind of, to tell you the truth, Lucius is confused as well. Hospital. ahhhhh one of my reviewers was ill. What was wrong with you? I'm honored that when you got back you read my fic. Thank you, for reviewing even when you weren't right in the head, much appreciated.
Time Warp: You caught me out, yeah I said that, but I guess I lied. Anyways I tried but I was running out of things to type about for him, and it wasn't that important, that's why I only refer to him when it is important, now I've done the whole Hagrid chapter and kind of Lucius one as well, oh well! Thanks for another review, it really helps.
Melcircus: Yeah I change the line thing as the chapters go on, don't fret! Yeah thanks for reviewing and reading the story, I'm so glad you like it. please keep reading and reviewing, love hearing from everybody.
Icanreadncount: I'm so proud of you; I can read and count too. If you couldn't read I'd be worried, because you did review my fic. Thank you for loving my story, I feel the love. Yeah you're easily amused, but so am I, just for you !!!!!!!!!!! Hehehehe. okay I dunno what I'm laughing at, it wasn't even funny. excuse me please. Of course Zell is cute, he's supposed to be. glad you think so though, comforting thank you heaps for the review.
PRONGSLOVER: Wow! You and Icanreadncount, (I'm so proud of him) both started off the same. "Aw! Poor Zell!" only difference is you had one explanation mark whilst they had two, hehehe I find that funny... (Oh man, now who's easily amused?) Glad you like them both, thanks for the review and hope you like this one too.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize. I do own Zell however. J.K Rowling is a champ and whilst I do wish to be a writer I am not her and like I said don't own anything you recognize.
.... Okay well here you are..... Sorry about the wait........ next chapter shouldn't take too much longer.....getting back into Harry Potter a lot later with the new movie and all........exciting.......well here you go.......................
The Malfoy's Big Secret!!
Chapter 18!!
Lucius wasn't even aware of actually arriving at the entrance to his house, he wasn't even aware of the time - he was blinded by rage. His little escapade had not gone at all like he had planned it too; in fact no sort of planning could have prepared him for what had happened.
He burst through the front door and stormed up the stairs, aware that the house was in complete darkness, but he knew that his wife would still be awake.
Narcissa had been sitting in the Malfoy's library since the moment Lucius had left early that morning. She had not heard the door slam open, or the thumping up the stairs, so was quite surprised when an angry voice spoke from somewhere beside her.
'I hope you planned an explanation whilst I was away,' he growled murderously.
Narcissa jumped at the sound of his voice and spun around as quickly as she could, only to see his furious face inches from her own. Her shocked expression was soon replaced by one of complete confusion.
'Sorry?' she asked finally.
'Don't play dumb with me Narcissa, I am in no mood for it,' Lucius spat, glaring at his wife with such hatred.
She saw a small flicker near the doorway to the library and she knew that Lucius' little scene must have awoken Draco. He usually always came to investigate what his parents were arguing about, so it came as no surprise that he would be listening from beside the door.
'Well?' Lucius pressed on, moving so that he stood right in front of his wife, and leaned on the table in front of her. Narcissa had no idea what came over her, but she was totally confused and found herself unable to deal with Lucius' little mind games tonight, she was tired and could hardly believe that she had stayed up worrying about the man.
'Listen to me Lucius,' she dared, standing up and knocking over her chair as she did, 'I'm no mind reader, so either explain to me what the hell your going on about or go yell at someone else.'
Lucius was slightly surprised but the feeling was over almost immediately. He stopped leaning on the desk and rose to his full height - even though Narcissa was quite tall, he still managed to tower over her a considerable amount.
'Don't you even think about it Narcissa, I want none of your attitude,' Lucius spat not bothering to attempt to restrain himself. 'I want an explanation as to why your son was at Grimmauld Place tonight.'
Narcissa opened her mouth to retaliate, but shut it as quickly as she could, suddenly realizing what her husband had just said.
'He was where? Lucius I had no idea . where you sure . I mean -,' she paused and looked towards the door. 'Draco,' she said in barely a whisper.
'What?' Lucius yelled, staring at the same spot that his wife was.
'Nothing,' Narcissa said as quickly as she could, switching her glance from the door way, so that she looked her husband straight in the eye.
'I want you to explain,' he continued eyeing her closely, 'because in case you couldn't tell, I am pissed off.'
'I don't know how he got there,' Narcissa said thinking fast. She could piece together what had obviously happened very well. Draco had obviously given Zell to the first person he had seen in order to make her happy. She felt extremely guilty and knew she had to come up with something, for Draco's sake.
'You don't know?' Lucius repeated glaring maliciously, 'What do you mean you don't know?'
'I mean that I don't know how he got there, I never sent him there.'
'What about Draco? Did he send him there?' Lucius said, smirking at his wife, he had caught her attention he knew because her eyes lit up dangerously as she glared at him.
'You leave him out of this,' she said bravely, 'this is your problem, you're making something out of nothing.' She knew immediately that she had said the wrong thing.
'Oh believe me Narcissa this is something, and you better believe it. Because of your stupidity we missed our chance of destroying Dumbledore and his pathetic little group once and for all. Because of you we missed the chance of finally finishing off Potter. Because of you we missed the chance to clear our names and to finally avenge the Dark Lord,' Lucius voice was getting louder and louder and his eyes looked deadly.
Narcissa couldn't think of anything to say. She had no idea, why did this have to happen? Why did these things always have to happen? Lucius was still leaning over her and was not happy that his wife wouldn't answer. To Narcissa's great surprise he got up and headed towards the door.
'Draco, come here now!' Lucius shouted to the door.
Narcissa looked up and saw Draco walking towards his father. Lucius grabbed him by the arm and pushed him into a chair. Draco didn't look worried, he never did, he always had a way of worming out of bad situations, but never one as serious as this.
'Tell me Draco, do you know how your little brother managed to end up with Potter and all of Dumbledore's lot?'
'Half-brother, father,' Draco said smoothly, raising one eyebrow, 'and no, I haven't the faintest idea.'
Lucius swore violently and stepped away from Draco, turning back to his wife. Narcissa could tell that Lucius didn't like the fact that Draco and she showed no sign of fear, he liked to know that he scared people, he liked that power - but Draco and Narcissa knew, that most of the time, he only delivered empty threats. Most people would think him to be the kind of man, who didn't care for anyone or anything, and they would be right, but Lucius was a mystery, one that not even Narcissa could solve.
'So, if I'm hearing correctly,' he drawled, not appreciating the lack of respect from his wife and son, 'Zell just magically appeared at Dumbledore's, is that right?'
'Who knows,' Narcissa said, raising one eyebrow, 'we do live in a world filled with magic.'
At this comment Lucius slammed his hand down on the table, making both of them jump slightly, he was not please, but if they didn't answer, he could not force it out of them.
'Well I hope that your satisfied Narcissa, we have now ruined every chance that we had of ever letting our dreams be fulfilled. We have ruined the element of surprise, Potter now knows we know where they are, and Zell no doubt would have informed them all that I was there,' Lucius said shaking his head.
'Your dreams Lucius,' Narcissa corrected, 'ruined every chance that we had of ever letting YOUR dreams be fulfilled.'
'Is that so,' Lucius said dangerously, that same look in his eye that Narcissa didn't like. 'We'll just see about that,' and with that said he stormed out of the room leaving Narcissa staring after him looking slightly intimidated, and Draco looking extremely confused.
Lucius made it into his private study and slammed the door shut. He hung up his black coat and flopped into his chair. He picked up his cane which was lying on his table and looked out of the window, twirling it in his fingers. He was confused, far more so then he had ever been before. Why hadn't he just told the Death Eaters that they were in the right place? Why couldn't he have destroyed the entire street? He knew Potter was there, he should have said something. Why had it bothered him so much that Zell would have been killed to? He wasn't even his son; he didn't care about the pathetic child, not if it meant finally getting Potter and the others out of their way.
He slammed his cane violently against the table, causing an extremely noticeable dint. He had done something tonight that he had never done before; he didn't like it, why had he done it? He frowned sadly and looked out the window. It was time to think up an explanation, because the Dark Lord was not going to be pleased.