Cafe Rendezvous
Chapter Six
Severus Snape was sitting by Narcissa's side. She had just recently gave birth to a healthy blonde haired, blue eyed girl whom she decided to name Chanel Jolie Malfoy. However, the birth process wasn't quite easy, Narcissa nearly died while giving birth to Chanel since she was so depressed about Draco. Even thought Lucius told her that the plans were to be carried out, Narcissa never thought that Lucius would be that cold-blooded. Severus smiled at Narcissa sadly as she slept, reading the headlines of the Daily Prophet.
Lucius Malfoy Confesses All!
By: Rita Skeeter
Lucius Malfoy decided to step up and confess everything that he has done while he was in You-Know-Who's inner circle of Death Eaters. He has tremedous guilt weighing on his shoulders.
Lucius Malfoy has informed us that he had never committed any murders while he was involved with You-Know-Who except for one. His son, Draco Malfoy.
The night after the saddening events of the Tri-wizard tournment hosted at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, Draco Malfoy decided to visit home to dissolve his issue with his engagement with Pansy Parkinson. Unfortunately, it wasn't what he expected. He came home to his father, Lucius Malfoy, and he gave him a decision. To take the Dark Mark and become a Death Eater, or to die.
Draco Malfoy refused the dark mark, and Lucius Malfoy killed him on the spot. He claims that he used the killing curse, and blasted his son's body to nothing. There was no evidence of Draco's Malfoy's death. Except for Lucius Malfoy's word.
Draco Malfoy's friends Blaise Zabini and Pansy Parkinson decided to give us at the Daily Prophet a small interview about what happened that night. Blaise claims that Draco Malfoy acted as if it was the last time he would ever see his friends, it gave him the chills. Pansy Parkinson told us about their engagement and how he claimed that night he would finally dissolve it, she said it was as if he knew that he was going to die.
Even though Lucius Malfoy says that he hadn't ever killed a single soul before he killed his own flesh and blood. He claims that he was responsible for recruiting new Death Eaters and arranging attacks in Muggle cities.
The trial for Lucius Malfoy will be announced in a several days. We at the Daily Prophet will keep you the public informed.
Severus sighed loudly. He couldn't believe what has just happened. He wondered why Draco didn't tell him about this issue. At that thought, he frowned. He definitely was going to miss his godson Draco, and he was already missing him. He thought it was unlike Lucius to do something like this.
At this moment, Blaise and Pansy entered Narcissa's private room, and greeted the Potions Master.
"How's Narcissa?" asked Pansy.
Severus smiled, "She's okay, she's just sleeping."
"Hey, is that Chanel?" asked Blaise, pointing to the baby in the cradle beside Narcissa. Snape nodded. "She's beautiful." he told him with a smile.
Pansy agreed with him, "She is..." then she paused, "Too bad she never got an opportunity to get know her older brother."
"Draco would've loved her so much." said Blaise.
Snape nodded his head. "He always wanted a younger sibling... Now he has it, except the thing is he's gone..."
Narcissa woke up due to the noise of the trio chatting. "Hey..." she said weakly with a smile and then looked over to Chanel. "She's a miracle."
"Oh, Narcissa! You're awake!" exclaimed Pansy, then rushed over to Narcissa's other side and held her hand tightly. "Are you okay?"
The Malfoy lady smiled, "Yes... I am." then she looked over to Severus, "Can you pick up Chanel and bring her into my arms, please?"
Severus nodded his head, and walked over to the cradle and picked up the smalle bundle that was Chanel. He bent over Narcissa and placed the baby in the woman's arms. Narcissa drew some tears. Severus wasn't sure whether if they were joyous or sad.
"I love her soo much." said Narcissa, "And it happened so quickly. The first sight, I loved her."
"Amazing." Pansy nearly breathed when she spoke that word.
Narcissa smiled at Pansy. "Do you want to hold her?"
Pansy gasped and drew a single tear, "Really...?" Narcissa nodded. "You sure?"
"You were one of Draco's best friends, and I really would love Chanel to get to know you and Blaise. That way... she can get to know her brother somehow."
"Oh, of course!" exclaimed Pansy. Then she took Chanel from Narcissa's arms. She looked down to Chanel, she was something from Greek Mythology, so perfect.
Blaise smiled at the sight that was happening in front of him. Pansy looked up to him, and asked him; "Do you want to hold her?"
Blaise nodded and walked up to Pansy who put Chanel upward to Blaise, and he took her carefully into her arms. He only held Chanel for a few moments, because she looked so fragile to him and he was so afraid that she'd break. He eventually returned the baby to Narcissa.
A nurse walked into the room, and called out, "Severus Snape?"
"That's me." said Severus as he rose from his seat.
"The aurors want to speak with you regarding the issue with Lucius Malfoy." explained the nurse.
Severus looked over to Narcissa who nodded her head. Pansy looked nervous and Blaise wasn't reacting, he was emotionless. "Well, I best go."
"Come with me." said the nurse and Severus followed her. They walked to the waiting room where Nymphdora Tonks and Kingsley Shackbolt were waiting for Severus.
"Hello, may we speak in private?" asked Kingsley. Severus only nodded in response. They brought him to the Ministry which wasn't too far from St. Mungo's.
The aurors brought Severus to a questioning room, it was darkened. There were only a light, a table. There were two chairs at one side of the table, and one chair oppositing.
"I believe that you know that we want to discuss with you about Lucius Malfoy?" questioned Nymphdora.
"Yes, Madam." Severus acknowledged her.
"Will you be willing to take the truth serum?" asked Kingsley.
"Yes, Sir." said Severus. Kingsley took out a bottle of the infamous truth serum, and picked out a dropper. The black man held out the dropper, and Severus stuck out his tongue, then there were three drops.
"Address your name." ordered Nymphdora.
"Severus Christopher Prince Snape." said Severus automatically.
"How long have you known Lucius Malfoy?" asked Nymphdora.
"Since I began my first year at Hogwarts."
"Would you say that you know him pretty well?" asked Kingsley.
"I would have, but until recent events, I am not too sure how well I know him." explained Snape.
"So, the recent events surprised you?" asked Nymphdora.
"Yes. I never expected Lucius to do something this absurd."
"Was this event planned or just happened?" questioned Kingsley.
"I think it was planned, according to Draco's friends Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zabini."
Nymphdora squeezed her eyes nearly shut. She was clearly confused, she asked the older man; "And why do you say that?"
"Pansy Parkinson says that Draco Malfoy went home to dissolve their engagement, seeing as it was arranged. Even though they are friends, neither of them want to marry one other." explained Severus, but he wasn't finished yet, "Blaise says on that last night that he saw him, he had this feeling that he wouldn't see Draco for again. Especially with the way he acted. He acted as if they would never see him again. And it was the final good-bye they would ever exchange towards one other."
"Wow." said Nymphdora. She was in complete disbelief.
"Wasn't Draco Xavier Malfoy your godson?" asked Kingsley.
"He was." said Severus, frowning.
"Lucius Malfoy wishes to speak to you." said Nymphdora. And then she proceeded on explaining on where he was. He was held in a cell until his trial.
"You may go now." said Kingsley.
"Thank you." said Nymphdora with a sad expression.
Severus nodded his head briefly. He walked to Lucius Malfoy's cell, and it was quite a long walk especially since he had to go through darkened corridors.
"Severus!" exclaimed Lucius. He was enlightened to see his good friend. Severus muttered a brief hello.
"I need to speak to you." said Lucius as he ran his fingers through his long blonde mane.
"Is this about Draco?" asked Severus. Lucius nodded his head. They were all alone. The two men had to speak through the cell.
"I have to tell you that, I never intended this." said Lucius sadly, "But it had to happen."
"Really? You had to kill your own flesh and blood?" questioned Severus angrily.
"I didn't exactly kill any flesh or blood. But I did kill Draco." explained Lucius. To Severus, the other man was talking in riddles.
"How is that possible?" asked Severus.
Lucius sighed. Then he remembered back to the events of that last night that he spoke to Draco, then explained it to Severus.
"...And well, he left our world permanently. He's now living as a muggle. So in conclusion, I've killed Draco Xavier Malfoy's identity but not the flesh and blood."
Severus had his mouth open. He was in shock. "And you did all of this just not to be in the inner circle?" he asked the blonde man.
"Yes. Exactly." replied Lucius.
Severus sighed and asked him. "Does Narcissa know this?"
Lucius shook his head. "No." He told him. "And you mustn't tell her."
"She needs to know."
"Promise me, that you will not tell her. Or any other soul. Please?" pleaded Lucius.
"I promise." said Severus.
"I just needed someone to tell... And you were the only person that I could truly trust." admitted Lucius.
"Thank you." said Severus, "I'm glad to know that you are not guilty of anything but protecting your son's life and possibility more people's lives."
"I know..." said Lucius.
"I must go." said Severus as he stood up.
"Wait." ordered Lucius. Severus paused. "How's Narcissa?"
"She's okay. She nearly died giving birth." said Severus.
"Oh Merlin..." gasped Lucius, "And the baby?"
"A very healthy baby girl named Chanel Jolie Malfoy." said Severus with a smile.
"Oh good!" exclaimed Lucius happily, "And are you the godfather?"
"Yes, I am."
"Promise me another thing?" asked Lucius.
Severus gave Lucius a stern look. "Okay."
"Tell Chanel that I love her very much, and that I wish I was there for her. Tell her of how a good man I was. Tell her stories about Draco. And take care of her as if she were your own."
"I will do that. I promise." said Severus and then he left.
Meanwhile, Draco arrived to Syracuse, New York. He thought to himself; 'Wow, I'd never thought I'd be in America...' It was a long week, he had never experienced this much travelling before. He went from Hogwarts to London then to Bristol then flew to St. Johns, Newfoundland. After that, he went on a boat from there to Boston. Then he decided to take next bus out almost immediately and that would be the last transporation method he'd use. And that's how he ended up in Syracuse.
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Draco was humming as he was wiping down the counter. Maggie entered the Cafe and she saw that Draco was in such a happy mood. She decided to go up to him, and ask him what made him so happy.
"You're in a chipper mood today, Hayden." said Maggie as she gave him a smile, "What made you this happy?"
Draco blushed, "Well, I'm seeing someone..."
Gavin appeared beside Maggie and said, "Who's the lucky gal?"
'It's not a gal...' thought Draco, "I'm going to keep my mouth shut about this special someone, we just started this relationship and I don't want to jinx it."
"A relationship?" asked Olivia as she brought a tray of empty coffee cups around the counter, "I didn't know you were seeing anyone."
"It turns out that I am." said Draco happily.
"That's nice..." commented Olivia, who didn't sound too happy about the fact that Draco was seeing someone.
Then Harry entered the Cafe. "May I get a coffee to go?" he asked Draco as he got to the counter.
"Yes you may." said Draco, "Black, isn't it?"
"Of course." replied Harry with a smile. He was happy to know that Draco was actually getting to know him.
"It's on the house." said Draco.
"I'll be home early tonight." said Harry.
"Is he your new roommate?" asked Olivia. She looked at him suspectiously.
Draco smiled. "Yes, this is Evan. And, this is Olivia."
"We've met." said Olivia bitterly, remembering the other day.
"Right." said Harry, not really remembering her.
"So what happened to the other girls that applied to be your roommate?" questioned Olivia.
Draco felt tongue-tied. "I felt that I didn't need a distraction living with me. And Evan was just the perfect candidate." he lied through his teeth.
Harry chuckled weakly. "I better get going, I have a class in about twenty mintues. See ya later, Hayden." He wanted to kiss the other boy on the cheek but he restrained himself since Draco wasn't completely out yet nor sure of his own sexuality.
"Bye." greeted Draco. He sighed as he saw Harry walk away. He had a great view of Harry's well-rounded firm arse. Olivia groaned loudly as Harry left the building.
"Everything about him screams out HOMO!" she stated broadly.
"Olivia!" exclaimed Maggie.
"What?" questioned Olivia. "I mean, come on... It's pretty obvious." she said with rolling her eyes.
"Even so... What does it matter if he is gay?" asked Draco nervously, he wanted to see Olivia's reaction seeing as she is one of his closest friends, and he wanted to know what her reaction could be if he comes out whenever that was.
Olivia narrowed her eyes. "Because Evan has his eyes on you, drooling all over you."
Draco chuckled mainly because it was probably true. "You must've been imagining things."
"Are you defending him?" asked Olivia, her hands on her hips. Maggie sighed and just walked away. Her daughter can be so stubborn sometimes.
"He happens to be a good friend of mine." said Draco, "So of course, I'd defend him."
"Is he gay?"
Draco sighed. He thought it was pointless seeing as Olivia is very persusaive person so he told her; "Yes."
"See!" exclaimed Olivia, glad she was right..
"But what's the big deal?" asked Draco. "Evan wouldn't hurt me."
'That much...' Draco thought to himself.
"Are you sure about that? What if he wants you? What if he tries something on you?" questioned Olivia. Deep inside of Draco's head, he was laughing. Harry did want Draco, and he got him, and he wouldn't mind if Harry tried anything on him.
Draco glared at Olivia. "Evan is only interested in his boyfriend. Nobody else. Got that?" he told her. He decided to leave out some information, so he wasn't completely lying to her because he hated lying to people, he had been lying for too long now.
"Fine. Then you'll see that I'm right." pointed out Olivia. 'I know she is right... but I can't let her know that...' thought Draco.
"Don't worry. I am seeing someone else as well. And Evan has his own boyfriend." stated Draco, he silently added; 'We are actually seeing each other, I'm just telling you loopholes of the truth.'
"Watch out for him, won't you?" suggested Olivia, giving Draco sad puppy eyes.
"Okay. I certainly will." said Draco, then he got back to work as Olivia nodded her head and did the same.
'How long will I keep this a secret?' Draco questioned himself.