A/N: Hey guys! I hope you're all doing well! I had a really great week, celebrating my birthday with both my family and friends. Unfortunately now I'm back at uni and I have tons of work as exams are coming up! Yikes! Just to warn you now, the next chapter won't be up for two weeks at least. Sorry but it has to be done! Besides they'll be written better if you give me time, lol!
You all seemed to like the previous chapter and I'm so happy because most scenes in it were in my head from the beginning when I started writing this fic and I was really excited to write them. I drafted the last chapter of the fic the other night and it was really exciting, you guys are gonna love it!
Chapter 35 is action-packed and full of angst. It was incredibly hard to write! Fortunately I have a fabulous beta-reader, Chas3r who helped me out big time! Thank you Pia and I dedicate this chappie to you!
Thank you o everyone who wished me a happy birthday, it was really sweet! I thanked everybody personally at the end of the fic, so now read on and enjoy!
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(last chapter)
"Accio wand!" Voldemort hissed, causing Abigail's wand to fly out of her hand and into his bony spider-like fingers.
Within seconds, a couple of Death Eaters emerged from the same door she had come through and held her firmly by the shoulders.
Abigail tried to fight against them, her anger back in full but the wizard on her left twisted her arm forcefully causing her to fall on her knees and cry out in pain.
"How foolish!" Voldemort said in high, cold voice. "I will deal with you later. First of all, it's time for Harry Potter to die!
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Chapter 35
Draco stood still beside the Dark Lord. He watched as Voldemort stood up and approached Potter, glaring down at his arch nemesis. The Boy Who Lived laid still on the cold stone floor and his face was ghostly white.
"What have you done to him?" Abigail asked, not able to mask the fear in her voice.
"He thought that he was strong enough to defeat me! Me! Lord Voldemort!" he hissed dangerously, stepping down from the platform. "I'm surprised the idiot managed to keep his mouth shut even when I tortured him."
Abigail glared furiously back at him.
"But it's even more fun when they resist!" he continued, his red eyes dancing in anticipation. "No, what made your precious Potter scream is the dark spell he is now under. It makes him experience his worst nightmares both mentally and physically as I speak."
"He seems to have passed out from the pain," Draco commented mockingly, noticing Abigail's eyes darkening by the second. In truth, he was only gaining some time before the inevitable happened. His mind was racing against time to find a way to save both Potter and Abigail. Her sudden intrusion had reassured him but it seemed that it was a rash action rather than a well-prepared plan and now she was caught.
He watched as two black-hooded figures, surely Crabbe and Goyle, the seniors, held her firmly. One of them took a sick pleasure at twisting her left arm behind her back, making her fall on one knee whilst the other grasped her hair tightly, pulling her head back so that she could watch Potter die.
Suddenly, Voldemort turned to Draco.
"Kill him," he ordered sharply, turning back to his throne.
Draco was confused. Why was the Dark Lord asking him to kill Potter? The Boy Who Lived? Didn't Voldemort want to kill him himself after all those years? Was he scared that Potter might defeat him again? Draco quickly pushed those thoughts aside and racked his brains for a way out. Slowly he reached inside his robes and retrieved his wand.
"No!" Abigail shouted, wincing in pain as the grasp on her arm tightened.
"I saved her Malfoy! She's safe, I saved her!" she continued to breathe out, her eyes watching him pleadingly. "Please, help him!"
Draco stopped as she spoke. Relief overwhelmed him as he heard her mention Hermione.
She's safe!
He faced Abby and watched her struggle in vain against both Death Eaters.
"I won't let you harm him, Draco!" she spoke up again.
"Shut up!" Voldemort shrieked, urging Draco to get on with it.
Draco felt the anger mount within him. Once again, the Dark Lord was asking him to do his dirty work. Stepping forward, he took out his wand but instead of killing Potter, he released him from the dark curse that was plaguing him. He turned to face Voldemort's surprised face but instead his heart skipped a beat.
The deathly pale creature before him didn't seem surprised at all by his action but merely laughed.
And then Draco realised Voldemort's trap: killing Potter was a test and now he had shown his true loyalty.
His beady red eyes narrowed into slits. "Well, well, well, it seems I've discovered the traitor among my ranks," he stated, sending chills down Draco's spine.
He then turned to the two Death Eaters holding Abigail. "Kill them."
Hearing his words, Draco immediately summoned Abigail's wand, which flew to his hand. Abigail apparated by Draco's side in record time as he stunned both death Eaters.
"All that when you could have disapparated and saved Wonder Boy yourself!" he growled, giving her back her wand.
"This is war, Malfoy," she told him, casting healing spells on Potter, although she kept her eyes on Voldemort. "I had to be sure you were on our side."
At the same time, the Weasel burst into the hall through a side door followed by Hermione. Draco's eyes locked with her worried gaze and a smile spread on her face. They both noticed Harry on the floor and ran by his side and tried to help him up.
"How could you betray me?" Voldemort hissed at Draco from his throne. "After all the power I offered you! How dare you betray your own kind? A Malfoy associating with Mudbloods and muggle-lovers - how weak of you!"
"I am not weak!" Draco snarled in anger, tightening his grip around his wand. "I am a Malfoy and a Pureblood and as such I will not obey a sadistic bastard like yourself."
Although Draco could insult his old master all he wanted, he quickly realised that Voldemort could easily kill him. He glanced nervously at Abigail for help; she seemed to be battling with her mind. She surely knew how to protect him.
"You think you can defeat me boy?" Voldemort laughed loudly, his raspy voice echoing through the hall.
And then Abigail's voice suddenly exploded in his mind. Drago - your ancestor was named Drago. You know what to do!
"Protego Drago!" he shouted instantly, casting the spell on himself. A silvery light shone around him, enveloping him a few seconds before disappearing.
Voldemort laughed once more. "That won't help you for very long. I have always known there were traitors among my ranks and although your Mudblood wouldn't tell me who they were, I decided to change my plans. Just in case."
Draco froze as several doors creaked open all around him. And then his blood ran cold.
Behind him, Hermione gasped as she caught sight of what stood behind the wooden doors. Dozens of Death Eaters followed by Dementors and vampires poured inside, circling the hall menacingly. Draco, along with Abigail, stepped back slowly, until they reached the Golden Trio, who looked wide-eyed at the menace before them. They formed a tight circle, back to back, looking warily as most of Voldemort's army filed into the hall.
Black-hooded figures seemed to multiply by the second.
A very pale Harry stood up on his own next to Draco. He seemed oblivious to what was happening around him and instead stared intently at Abigail. He put a hand on her shoulder, making her spin around.
"You came," he said quietly, a smile creeping on his tortured face. "Why?"
All sorts of evil creatures continued to encircle them from a distance but still Abigail returned his smile.
"You know why," she told him simply, caressing his cheek.
Anger grew inside of Draco. They were all going to die and yet all Abigail could think of was Potter! Yet, he felt comforted and reassured when Hermione's hand suddenly slipped into his own as they continued to face the numerous army before them. Draco turned to face her and noticed large chocolate eyes smiling at him. She was glad to see him again even though they were now in mortal peril.
"Protego Leo!" he heard Abigail cast the protection spell quietly on both Harry and Hermione although it wouldn't save them.
It was the end now; Death Eaters and dark creatures fully encircled them and watched in anticipation for Voldemort's command. Red beady eyes looked down upon them, flaring up in triumph.
CRASH!
Looking up, Draco felt Hermione squeeze his hand in fear as three mountain trolls unexpectedly came tumbling through the thick large oak doors. Her eyes were filled with terror.
"Oh fuck," he heard the Weasel exclaim.
"You see, I finally decided to send only half of my army to Hogwarts," Voldemort hissed, pleased to see his enemies fall back into a tight circle, their wands held out with shaking hands. As his cold laughter boomed across the hall, causing everyone even Draco to shiver in fear, another crash was heard and they all jumped in fright.
The largest troll had just fallen flat on the ground, dead.
"As you only sent half of your army to Hogwarts," a deep voice spoke up from the behind the troll, "we decided to join the fun here."
Draco strained his neck to see Mad-Eye Moody standing next to the troll. Behind him, followed a great many wizards and witches, which Draco assumed were members of the Order of the Phoenix. Snape was among them. They had obviously already fought at Hogwarts as their robes were torn, several members were covered in blood and some were limping badly. A tall and imposing figure stepped out of the crowd and Draco instantly recognised the long snow-white beard.
"Yes, Tom," Dumbledore scolded him, his eyes twinkling behind his half-mooned glasses. "How foolish of you to underestimate Hogwarts students."
Hermione seemed as though she wanted to leap out for joy whilst Draco closely watched Voldemort's reaction. For the first time ever, he noticed fear flicker across the Dark Lord's red eyes.
"Ready?" Hermione asked him, letting go of his hand.
"Always," he growled, clasping his wand tightly before him.
And then all hell broke loose.
In an instant, every man and creature bolted into action. Sparks of red, green and purple light shot in every direction and Draco was thankful his shield protected him for now. He had never realised how much energy these shields took out of him to work and each time he was hit, he felt more and more weak. Still, Draco shot forward, casting stunning spell after stunning spell at every Death Eater, Dementor and vampire in sight. He was completely engulfed into battle and lost sight of the others. Dodging a powerful curse, he briefly wondered where Hermione was but he had no time to look for her.
Abigail suddenly appeared by his side.
"Imperio!" she shouted at the nearest Death Eater. Instantly he obeyed her orders and started cursing a deathly pale vampire beside him.
Smirking, Draco narrowly missed a green jet of light and fought back, stunning a couple of black-hooded figures on his left.
CRASH!
Another large troll fell to the ground, his face colliding with the stone hard floor, merely inches away from Draco. Realising he could have been squashed, he looked up and saw Hermione grin along with the Weasley twins before springing back into action. They had successfully taken care of the second troll. From the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw a Death Eater, pointing his wand at Professor Lupin's back.
"Watch out!" Draco called out, before several Death Eaters made a charge for him.
He didn't see if Lupin got hurt or not as he fought with all his strength against blazing red and purple spells. He stunned his attackers as best as he could seeing as they weren't a threat as long as his shield was up. However, as soon as his shield failed him, he would have no choice, he would have to kill them instantly. He continued to fight against Death Eaters, catching a glimpse of Weasley from a distance, fighting off a couple of vampires with Lupin's help. The werewolf was still alive then.
As he watched, he didn't notice the dementors flying towards him. Dodging a purple blast, Draco suddenly felt he couldn't breathe. His energy was slowly being drawn away from him. And then, past images of torture and death started to invade his mind. His knees no longer able to hold him, he fell to the ground, as the room spun endlessly around him. Everything was blurry around him and he felt nauseous. He tried to keep his eyes open as streaks of colours flashed in ever direction and three dark figures hovered over him, sucking every happy memory out of his soul.
"Draco!" a voice screamed far away.
"Expecto Patronum!"
A white light emerged among the dark creatures around him and chased them away. Draco quickly felt his senses come back to him and noticed a pair of green eyes shining above him.
"A life for a life," Potter said, blood trickling from his mouth. He disappeared out of view and Draco felt someone else beside him, helping him up.
Hermione.
Looking around, Draco's mouth dropped in awe as he saw the bright stag chase the Dementors around the hall, driving them away.
"Good riddance!" Hermione exclaimed angrily.
The left side of her robes was covered in blood and she fought angrily as Draco slumped against her for a few moments, trying to recover from the Dementor attack.
"Thanks," he finally managed to mumble, a weak smile on his lips.
Hermione hugged him tightly and he inhaled her sweet scent, making him stronger by the second.
"Come on!" Hermione told him, giving him back his wand. "We still haven't won –"
But before she could finish, a green jet of light hit her in the back and she stumbled to the ground, screaming in pain.
"Hermione!" Draco yelled after her, angry that he hadn't seen the spell coming.
He then turned to her attacker and shouted, "Stupefy!"
His spell was easily deflected, but it caused the Cruciatus curse to be lifted. Hermione sat up in pain and dragged herself away from the battle, leaning herself up against the nearest wall. But Draco didn't see her. He didn't see the raging battle continuing around him either as he stared intently at the Death Eater before him. As the large black hood covering the Death Eater's face fell down, Draco came face to face with a pair of steel grey eyes.
"I always knew that you were not strong enough to replace me!" Lucius barked, stepping closer to him. "I always knew I had a weak son, a boy who would eventually deceive my master and I."
Draco narrowed his eyes. "I tried to please you, Father. I tried to obey your every command and desire. Believe me I tried," he stated, deadly serious. "But you taught me something that you seemed to have forgotten yourself. You once told me that Malfoys were their own master, that we bowed to no one and yet, here you are, grovelling at Voldemort's feet!
"You will not speak his name!" Lucius shouted, brandishing his wand. "Crucio!"
However, Draco easily dodged his spell and defiantly stepped closer to his father. The surrounding Death Eaters didn't dare interrupt the fight between father and son and quickly stepped away.
"Do you not understand what the Dark Lord is trying to achieve for us?" Lucius reminded him, his silver eyes flaring with anger. "He once told me that you had great potential and that you would certainly replace him. I never believed him; I always knew that you would side with the weak! Is that what you want, boy? To side with Mudbloods and muggle-lovers? Do you think they can give you power and glory?"
He knows about the prophecy! Draco realised angrily as Lucius had never told him about it.
"The prophecy is very clear, Father," Draco spat in disgust. "As I intend to accomplish it, the Malfoy name will continue to live on but I must be alone. I am my own master now and so I don't need you, nor the disgusting creature you call 'master', nor anybody else anymore."
"Then you will die!" Lucius shouted, a mixture of hate and anger flashing through his dark eyes. "Avada Kedavra!"
A blinding stream of green light flew towards Draco but fortunately the spell bounced off his shield and hit Lucius squarely in the chest.
"Goodbye, Father," Draco said coldly as he watched the man he hated even more than Voldemort, crumble to the ground. It was ironic really that his ancestor had protected him and thus killed off one of his own but Draco was grateful that the sadistic brute that he had called 'Father' all his life was finally dead. However, the Unforgivable curse had been the last straw and he felt his shield disappear around him. It had drained Draco of all his energy but he had to keep fighting. Turning around, he spotted Hermione leaning against a wall, trying to catch her breath.
"Are you okay?" Draco asked, running by her side.
Hermione smiled weakly. "I'm fine. My protective shield died before the Cruciatus curse hit me."
Bending down, Draco kissed her on the cheek before jumping back into action to protect her as she rested. He fought eagerly against Death Eaters and killed several vampires as they tried to snatch a blood-covered Hermione. The hall was a mess, black-hooded figures littered the floor, pools of blood blotched the floor and several members of the Order, obviously tired and hurt, fought in groups as Death Eaters picked them off one by one.
Since the beginning Voldemort stood in the centre of the hall, dueling with Dumbledore. Neither of them seemed to be winning. He spotted several members of the Order, including Lupin, Snape and his cousin Tonks trying to kill the third troll. The giant and stupid creature was causing great havoc, swinging its club around, hitting wizards, Death Eaters and vampires. Draco ran as fast as he could to help them, dodging powerful spells. He jumped out of the troll's way as its club came swinging towards him. However, Tonks wasn't as fortunate and went flying across the hall as the club hit her in the stomach. She smacked the opposite wall and slid down it, tracing a trail of blood behind her.
"Tonks!" Lupin yelled, but it was too late.
It took only a few moments before McGonagall stunned the creature and Snape and Lupin followed by Draco, cast the Killing curse on the mountain troll and it fell backwards with a loud crash, dead. Draco watched as Lupin seemed to run through the hall in slow motion towards Tonks and cradled her body in his arms. Draco was kicked back into reality as a green spell skimmed his arm and cut it open. He yelled in pain, grabbing his arm but not before sending the Killing curse back at the Death Eater. He finally noticed Snape at his side asking him if he was all right but before he could open his mouth, an ear-splittening scream echoed throughout the hall. Draco whipped around as the hall fell silent again and he saw Potter, wand in hand, breathing heavily in anger over the corpse of Bellatrix Lestrange.
He had killed her.
As quickly as the hall fell silent it burst into action again. The war was still raging and from the corner of his eye, Draco noticed Abigail fighting fiercely not too far from Harry. Spells bounced off her shield as several angry Death Eaters fought to bring her down. They all knew that she was a potential threat to their victory and Voldemort's hatred for her made his faithful followers even more eager to kill her. Sensing she needed help, Draco deflected spells and sent powerful curses back as he fought his way to her.
Closing up on her, his heart leapt up into his throat.
A green jet of light, the Killing curse, hit Abigail and shattered her shield. Although part of the curse was deflected, the other half hit her in the stomach, causing a huge gash to open. She stumbled backwards, her dark eyes widening in shock as her ancestor failed to protect her. Slowly, she fell to her knees and finally on her back at the mercy of the black hooded figures surrounding her.
Draco felt paralysed as he watched her fall.
"Abby!" Harry cried out, running to her side.
But the Death Eaters immediately turned towards him, blocking his way. Snapping back into reality, Draco ran to the fallen body.
She's breathing! he thought out loud in relief, seeing her chest take in deep breaths and her hand moving slowly. He stunned the remaining Death Eaters around her and watched them fall to the floor one by one. He turned to face Abigail but instead he came face to face with a tall vampire, who roughly grabbed her from behind and strangled her around the neck. He hauled Abigail to her feet, causing her to scream in pain and growled in turn at Draco, exposing his blood-covered fangs.
Draco lifted his wand at him slowly, blood spilling down his arm but he hesitated. If he cast a spell now, he was sure to hit Abigail instead of the vampire.
"Don't try your magic tricks with me, wizard!" the vampire spat out, dragging a limp Abby away with him. "You can't afford to hit your precious friend!"
Draco's eyes flashed dangerously at him and he lifted his wand at him again.
"No – Draco!" Abby cried out with difficulty, sensing what he was about to do.
However, he didn't listen to her. Taking a deep breath, Draco tried to concentrate among the raging battle and finally brandished his wand, blood trickling down his arm.
"No, you can't do that!" Abby shouted in one last effort, her eyes widening in terror.
"Devio Stupefy!"
The spell successfully hit the vampire and he fell to the ground in an instant, Abigail tumbling over with him. Draco carefully helped her out of the vampire's grip, her body shook violently against him.
"Don't you – don't you ever do that again!" she yelled. Her face was deathly pale as she took in great gulps of air.
"You didn't think I was actually going to use the Killing curse, did you?" Draco smirked, picking up her wand for her. She scowled at him in return but as Draco tried to lift her up, she howled in pain, her hand instinctively covering the large cut.
"Heal me!" she cried out desperately, grasping his arm.
"Abby, you need medical attention, I can't heal such a large cut!" Draco tried to reason with her, as he sat her gently back down on the floor.
"Just do it!" she yelled, gripping his robes tighter.
Seeing the pain she was in, Draco cast a pain-killing spell instead. "That's all I can do," he told her, standing up.
"Thanks," she breathed out, casting a few healing spells on herself and healing Draco's cut as well.
Draco looked around at the chaos around him and quickly ducked in time as a blazing red jet of light came his way. He noticed McGonagall and Snape moving around the hall, casting binding spells on every fallen Death Eater as others continued to fight or disapparated in fear. The remaining members of the Order were still fighting or healing their own. Voldmort and Dumbledore endlessly continued to duel in the centre, unaware of everything around them. Draco's eyes automatically scanned the hall looking for Hermione and he found her fighting alongside Potter surrounded by Death Eaters. He meant to help her but then beneath him, Abigail took a deep breath and tried to stand up as well.
"No Abby, stay here, I'll get help," he ordered.
"They need me," she told him, refusing his help to get up.
Draco swore under his breath when suddenly everyone around him froze. A purple jet of light had shot out from Voldemort's wand and hit Dumbledore in the shoulder, causing everyone's hair to stand on end. It seemed all eyes were on the old man as he toppled over and fell to the ground. Members of the Order instantly ran to the headmaster's side to protect him, including Potter, whilst Voldemort swiftly stepped away and walked through a hidden door in the wall.
Seeing where he went, Potter ran after him, violently opening the door and disappearing behind it.
It's a trap! Draco thought, still staring at the wall ahead of him. If Voldemort had wanted to flee, he would have disapparated!
Needing to warn somebody, Draco noticed Abigail was still by his side. She had also witnessed the scene.
"Fetch Hermione, quick!" she ordered before stumbling off towards Ron, who was listening intently to his agitated father, whilst fighting the rest of the vampires.
Draco felt compelled to obey her and his eyes quickly scanned the room for the Gryffindor girl. He found her, standing over her headmaster, fat tears rolling down her face. She had a large cut on her right cheek and she was holding her leg in pain. It killed him that he hadn't been able to protect her more during battle.
As soon as she caught his eye, she limped towards him and hugged him.
"Is he okay?" he asked, seeing many wizards and witches buzzing around the pale body of Dumbledore.
"He's badly hurt," Hermione answered, crying on his shoulder. "They're trying to heal him."
He took her by the shoulders and pulled her away from the battle, his silver eyes boring into her own.
"Hermione, listen to me," he said sternly, watching out for Death Eaters. "Potter's gone after Voldemort by himself. We have to save him before he gets himself killed."
As soon as he finished, Abigail ran up to them, followed by Ron.
"Guys, this is it," she explained, taking Ron and Hermione by the hand. "Harry is the only one who can kill Voldemort -"
Draco raised an inquiring eyebrow.
"Prophecy," Hermione whispered to him quickly.
"- we have to help him," Abigail concluded.
"Abigail, wait I have to –"
"Not now, Ron," she cut him off quickly and then turned her head to Draco. "Voldemort must have gone where he feels the most powerful. Any ideas?"
"The torture chamber," Draco answered on the beat. "We have to leave now."
"I know!" she told him firmly, admitting her fear. "Now hold on to me!"
Draco looked back at her confused but did as he was told and gripped her arm. Before he could question her, they all disapparated with a loud pop.
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As soon as they apparated in the torture room, Draco spotted Voldemort standing across from the door, ready for Potter to arrive. He spun around to face the small group but Abigail was quicker.
"Stupefy!" she yelled at him, causing a continuous stream of red light to shoot from her wand. Catching him off guard, Voldemort froze on the spot. However, the Dark Lord was more powerful and Abigail seemed exhausted from the multiple apparation. Her shield must have taken a lot of energy from her as well, Draco thought, as he watched Voldemort gradually overcome the red light that tried to keep him in place. His deathly pale face was fixed in an angry expression as he tried to fight the stunning spell.
For a few seconds, everyone was still watching the struggle in interest until Potter ran through the door and stopped dead in his tracks.
"How did you –"
"Not now!" Hermione butt in, sensing Abigail's spell wouldn't last very long. The large cut along her stomach was slowly reopening and blood began to spill again down her robes.
"Harry," Hermione continued, stepping towards him, holding out her wand. "As soon as Voldemort breaks free, you have to kill him before he kills us all."
"What about us?" Ron asked, not too sure what to do.
"Hermione – Ron – they have to protect Harry," Abigail answered, struggling with her wand to keep Voldemort from breaking free.
"You ready guys?" Potter asked his two best friends, keeping his eyes firmly on Voldemort, brandishing his wand in front of him.
Draco was surprised to see the Boy Who Lived look so determined to murder the Dark Lord. His blazing green eyes told him that he was no longer scared to kill. He was no longer the little boy who kept to himself and cowered before danger.
Although Draco didn't know it, Harry was ready to face the prophecy and kill Voldemort.
And then, Weasley opened his mouth.
"Wait!" he shouted, surprising everyone in turn. "Abigail, I've been told to warn you! You have to leave now!"
His words caught everyone's attention.
"My father told me that the Ministry discovered where you live and they're about to blow your house up as we speak!"
Draco looked incredulously back and forth between the Weasel and Abigail's pale face. Why is he telling her this now!
"He said they didn't trust you or something. They want to destroy some important books or something."
Draco froze at his words. The Serpent books!
"WHAT?" Abby shouted, turning to face Ron, her eyes widening in disbelief.
"Ron, shut up," Hermioe cried out, but it was too late. Abigail's concentration broke and to everyone's horror, so did the stunning spell.
Voldemort was free again.
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Uh oh! The final battle will be in the next chapter! 3 chapters left guys, so make the most of it!
I did start off writing this chapter thinking no one would die or get seriously harmed but unfortunately, reality is war doesn't happen that way so I have killed off some characters but I've decided to write a sequel so I can't kill off the important ones just yet. That's all I'm saying!
After catching a glimpse of BuffyTVS on Tv, I thought I'd add vampires in there, lol! What do you think? Did you like Draco's 'revelation' as I called it? There are lots of small twists and turns in this chapter and I hoped you enjoyed it!
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Zippyrox: This was as soon as humanly possible! Long wait for the next chapter too.. sorry!
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Alenor: Lol, wouldn't that be really cynical if Abby watched everyone die without caring? I hope you liked this chapter because Draco did help as you wanted it!
JTfanaddict: I loved your review, it was great! You summarised Abby's character brilliantly… well she hasn't died in this chapter but she's gravely hurt! I also loved the confrontation btw Ginny and Abby! I love Ginny and she'll definitely be more important in the sequel… nuff said!
LadySnake: Hehe, well Draco does fight for the light! Yay! A lot of people thought Abby would die but she's still alive for the moment, we'll see! Hope you enjoyed the battle scene!
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Aaliyah: Wow, ur review was so nice! I can't believe you read it with nine of your friends. I'm glad you enjoy this fic so much. Definitely tell me what you think of the next chapters! Thanks
Lane: I love cliff hangers, except when I'm the reader, hehe! Sorry bout that and there's another one in this chapter too but well the end is near so I have to get u excited and all! Lol, hope you enjoyed it!
Eriador: Thanks for the review! I decided to write a sequel so I can't kill everyone just yet if that reassures you! I can't give u any guarantee about not crying though. I had a great brthday thanks, its sweet of you to mention it.
Undercoverfreek: Hehe, I'm glad it made you teary, I tried so hard to keep it all emotional. Hope u liked this one!
Pippin1177: Well the chapter is finally up! I'm glad I managed to keep the suspense up in the last chapter, hopefully this one was as good, it took me ages to write!
Dracocrazyem: Hey! I was so glad to get three reviews all in one day from ya! Thanks for reviewing my one-shot as well, its quite depressive stuff as well. I hope you're glad I decided to write a sequel, I'm still working on the plot at the moment. The scene btw Hermione and Draco in chapter 33 was hard to write but I'm glad it got everybody all emotional as well as the confrontation btw Harry and Abby. I was inspired by my personal life a bit which was quite funny! I love your reviews, they're so cool and I always look forward to them. I hope you liked this chapter and you'll comment on it. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday, I had a terrific one!