Heartless

Chapter ten - Narcissa's return

Draco was rushed to the infirmary with what looked to be two stab wounds, most likely ones meant for Harry. Even though they hadn't pierced Harry's skin they still hurt him like hell, all because Draco had been on the receiving end of them.

What had happened to Elena he had no idea but she wasn't dead … she couldn't be, he meant too much to him, to Draco. That was it, she meant a lot to them both, that was why she had been taken. To simply kill her there and then wouldn't have caused enough pain, Voldermort wanted them to suffer.

Harry stayed by Draco's side, refusing to go any where, he vowed to himself that he wouldn't bring a crumb of food to his lips or close his eyes for more than a second until Draco was well again.

The Order member, it appeared had been stunned before the attack on them had taken place and they were punishing themselves enough, Dumbledore didn't say who it was, which was for the best as Harry was in the mood for vengeance.

It was just after dinner when most students had retreated to their common rooms; Ron and Hermione had been and gone from the infirmary, Harry however remained. Dumbledore stood waiting for the guest he knew was about to turn up, he did not know how he knew he just did, a gift that irritated people no end.

As he had suspected Narcissa Malfoy poked her head around the great oak doors. "Oh Headmaster Dumbledore, I am so sorry to intrude, Lucius told me to come to you, we wish to seek refuge, my husband remains for the moment at the Dark Lords side until the child is safe, he knows of there plans and does not agree." She rambled on, Dumbledore stood there nodding. He was at least three inches taller than she was and she cowered in his shadow.

"It is quite alright, I am surprised that you have not come to me sooner, today I will except you in no questions asked but do not expect trust, you must earn it. I believe your soon is in the hospital wing after a deatheaters attack, Harry is with him."

"Will my little dragon be alright Professor?" She asked, tears were forming at the corners of her pale blue eyes that were filled with concern. Albus placed a comforting hand upon her shoulder.

"I believe that he will be fine but I am sure he will appreciate a visit from you, but be careful, Harry may not. Bare in mind that they have both lost the child they share as their own today."

She nodded and hurried away, the headmaster watching her as she left. The war was taking a lot of strange turns of late and none were predictable. He knew for certain that he wanted to get Elena back, not only to assure her safety but for Harry and Draco's piece of mind. He dreaded to think what Voldermort had in store for her.

Lord Voldermort sat in his throne the child wrapped in black silk sheets being cradled in his arms. He did not look at her lovingly nor with fondness, he despised children but he knew that to bring Potter to him she must be alive. Why was he treating her with such kindness which was in no way part of his nature, the reason being her crying had been giving him a headache.

Lucius entered and knelt before him, he eyed the child for a moment before speaking. "You wished to see me Master." Merlin, he hated calling this monster that.

"Yes, in my arms I hold the next generation of your family, how does that make you feel Malfoy?" he said, his voice so cold, so evil that he inwardly shivered.

He had to take care answering this, he wanted to avoid the inevitable … the cruciatis curse. "I feel two things Master, joy but at the same time sorrow."

"Explain this to me." Voldermort demanded as he studied who he thought was his most loyal and trusted servant.

"Joy because she is a Malfoy, a child to continue our family line, but sorrow because of the way she was conceived, then born, put in another's care and that she is a illegitimate heir to our fortune."

"All very wise answers, I will be keeping her here, I want you to prepare for an attack, I suspect that Potter will come after her sooner rather than later and I want all my deatheaters prepared. "

"Yes Master, I will see that it is done."

Back at Hogwarts Draco had been healed by Madame Pomfrey and was slowly coming round. The first thing that he saw was Harry sitting at his bedside, his eyes red and puffy from crying. He sat on the edge of a chair his head resting on his hands which were on the bed.

"Harry…" He managed to say although his throat was very dry and his voice came out raspy. Harry at once conjured a glass of water and helped him drink it. "Are you ok, where's Elena?"

"I'm fine, but … they took her, while you were unconscious and I was dealing with Voldermort." Draco shuddered at the sound of the name.

"But … she can't be … she's not …"

"No, he's planning something but I will get her back. There's no more fooling around Draco, he's gone to far. I'm going to kill him." Then after a short pause he continued. "And I might not be coming back."

"You promised me that you'd stay with us."

"Yes, for as long as I could I would be with you."

"I want that to be forever, I wanted you to look after my daughter for a reason Harry, I want you in our lives." Draco said trying to sit up so he could see Harry a little better.

"I don't want you to worry about me and I will make every effort to bring Elena back safely, myself with her but I'm not making any more promises because I can't be certain that I'll be able to keep them."

Harry stood up and sat on the edge of the bed he cupped one of Draco's cheeks with his hand and leaned in to kiss him. It started off sweet and innocent but Harry's tongue parted Draco's lips and it soon became desperate and needy.

A small cough broke them apart and both boys turned to see Narcissa Malfoy smiling shyly at them. "Mummy," Draco said happily. Narcissa went to her son and hugged him before turning to Harry and hugging him to.

"I hope your treating my son alright." She told him looking into his eyes. "The rumours were true; you have your mother's eyes. Such a nice person, loved your father so much, I got so sick of her pretending she hated him that I set them up."

"You got my parents together?" Harry said in disbelief.

"Yes, Lily almost killed me afterwards but it was well worth it, especially since you seem to be making my dragon so happy."

"Mum." Draco moaned.

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