Author's Note:
Thanks for all the positive response. :)
Just a heads up, the next few chapters will be sort of sad? But I'm hoping that it will get happier afterwards.
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You didn't know. I didn't have a chance to tell you. Walking along the forest path, clutching the ring and snitch, I was ready to die. I had ditched everyone and now I would be able to see you after a week of no contact whatsoever. I needed to see you, to know that you were okay. BUt you couldn't know that I would be dying, because you wouldn't let me. I suspected I'd survive the Killing Curse because Voldemort would be killing the Hocrux, not me. But if I did die, I couldn't let you know that I had done it willingly.
Draco, I love you. I always have and I always will. I wish you could've heard me then. I wish we could've stayed longer in this forest. Voldemort hadn't occupied our spot. We would've been safe.
Snape's memories had made everything clearer and I knew that I had no chance but to let Voldemort AK me. I know I was being redundant, but the only thought running through my head was hoping that you would understand what I had to do, and that you wouldn't blame me for this.
I finally made it to the edge of Voldemort's camp, hidden by the dark and dying tree leaves. I could see you standing right next to his throne, with your stone cold mask in place, but I could see the fear and worry in your eyes.
Taking a deep breath, I jumped out of my hiding place, only to be placed under a full body bind. Damn, I thought I had been discreet.
I could hear Voldemort cackling and going off on a tangent, but my eyes were focused on you. I was trying to convey that I would be "dying" and hoping, praying, that you understood. Unfortunately, your eyes were downcast and trying so hard to keep your emotions in check.
When I finally turned to look at Voldemort, he had his wand raised and ready to cast the curse that would seal our fates. Not daring to close my eyes, I stared him straight on, edging him to say those deadly words. He simply sneered at me.
And as that emerald green light made its way towards me, I suddenly saw a blond blur block its path and the next moment, I couldn't help but think that we should've stayed.
Your body fell.