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Angellic Dragon
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Chapter 8
"Without you?" Draco asked, breaking free from Severus's hug to look at him.
Severus nodded steadily.
Draco made to protest, but Severus continued, "It would be easier for us to be spotted if we are together. And I can cover up for awhile so that you have time to put distance between yourself and the Dark Lord."
Draco shook his head slowly. "No, dad. I only just gained you. I am not willing to lose you so soon. If we have to die, we will die together. I know you can't cover up for too long. The Dark Lord will murder you. Besides, I need and want your guidance-I'd be easily caught without it."
Severus considered this. He rocked on his heels back and forth with Draco anxiously awaiting his reply. "What you say is true, Draco."
"Please dad…" Draco pleaded.
Severus sighed and nodded. "Just get a few necessary things packed. Do not make the load too cumbersome…we'll escape through the forest."
"Where do you plan to go?" I have not decided on the exact location as of yet. We can't run and hiding all our life is out of question. I can ask the Order for help, but noone knows of the arrangement between Albus and I."
Draco looked at Severus, eyeing his bloodshot eyes and tired form. He nodded. "I'll get ready dad. In the meanwhile, please have some rest."
Severus nodded. For a moment, he was filled with his an unexplainable happiness. He felt great joy in seeing his son returned to him as his son. He wanted to hug Draco, but he knew his boy was too old for such displays of affection so often and settled for patting him in the back.
How he wished he had not given Draco away.
A/N: Hermione will not be appearing for a few chapters onwards, but then when she does, you can expect her to continue appearing for a long time. For now, you can expect more paternal affections between Draco and Severus! R&R!