Still I Look to Find a Reason To Believe

Chapter Five

Draco said nothing. How do you respond to that? Draco conjured up a small couch and sat on it. He patted the part next to him, letting Dakota know she could sit there. Dakota, soar from sitting on the cold and hard floor didn't give it a second thought. She sat on the couch and continued writing to her father. There was a moment of silence before either said anything, but Draco was a very impatient man and could hardly do a minute without speaking to the child.

"What are you writing to your daddy about?" Draco asked, looking at the small book. Dakota glanced at him for a moment, contemplating whether or not to tell him. Dakota wasn't suppose to talk to strangers, but she never talked to anyone besides her mother when she was desperately wishing she could. "Well," she began, "I tell him what me and mummy do. Mummy is at work and I wait for her to come home and help me with my numbers."

Draco squinted his eyes at the child. "What do you mean numbers?"

"Mummy has been teaching me my numbers since I was little. I can count up to one thousand all by myself!" She said, smiling. Draco smiled back. Dakota was a beautiful child, despite the dirt that covered her face and arms. He would love to have her around him all the time, just to keep him young. "Dakota?"Draco asked, "when is your mumy usually back at?" Dakota eyed him suspiciously. Draco surrendered and put his arms up, "Just asking." He told her. She smiled, thinking it was funny. "She usually is back when she gets done work."

Draco might have been able to wait for Miss Jane Kelly to get done with her work, that is, if it hadn't been for Dakota. Something about the child struck him. She was a little innocent child. She didn't deserve this. He had made up his mind. Jane Kelly and her daughter would come and live with him, however only Jane would serve him. Dakota would... well he'd figure that out later. Draco placed his hand on Dakota's small one, causing her to look up at him. "Dakota," Draco started, "how would you like to live in a very big house? With real beds and all the food you can eat? And play all you want in clean and new clothes?" Draco looked hopefully at the little girl. Dakota pulled her hand away. "Mummy says I shouldn't dream for things like that. She told me to dream only for the possible." Dakota told Draco.

Draco shook his head. "What if it was possible, Dakota? What if it didn't have to be a dream, would you want it?" Dakota nodded. Draco smiled, stood up and placed his hand out to her. "Then come with me."

Dakota looked around the cell. "Is mummy coming too?" She asked, big blue eyes staring up at him. Draco nodded. "Yep, mummy will come with us in a little bit. You want to see your new house?" Draco asked. Dakota smiled and again, nodded. She put her arms out, and he picked her up. On the way out, he passed Thomas. "Thomas, put down I am buying Jane Kelly and her daughter and also Carly Mitchelle and her son. Send the payment to me." Draco demanded.

"But- but sir! Surely you do not want to waste money on Mitchelle! I mean she-" Thomas tried but was cut off.

"-is the one I want. Now hurry up Thomas." Draco said, making his way out of the dungeon with Dakota in his arms.

"Just one more floor, Dakota, and then you'll be home." Draco told her. Dakota nearly fell asleep in Draco's embrace. Draco walked on a bit more. He had never felt so good. Draco new that acting compasionately towards a child was a no-no in the Dark Lord's book, but Draco felt as though he new Dakota her whole life...

He finally reached his chamber. Dakota, who had fallen asleep well before reaching the room, was still sleeping soundly in his embraced. He walked her into the room he had made for her and her mother to share, and placed her gently in her bed. He tucked her in, and even kissed on her forehead, afterwards, peaking all around him to make sure no one was watching him. No one was around.

He shut the door on his way out. Right after that hearing the sound of the entrance door. He opened the door. A woman stood in the doorway. "Yes?" Draco asked.

The woman cleared her throat. "Sorry master, I'm Jane."

A/N: I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT. I HAVE BEEN MEANING TO UPDATE I JUST ENEVER FOUND A GOOD CAHNCE TO DO SO. HERE IT IS, PLEASE REVIEW AND HOPEFULLY A NEW CHAPTER WILL BE UP SOON.