A/N: Warning, this chapter switches between POVs and 3rd Person. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my book.
"You know what 'normal' is? A setting on a washing machine. No one wants to be that..." - Ashley Purdy, bass guitarist of Black Veil Brides
Chapter Eight: 3rd Person's POV
Alisa and Hydrae sat discussing Harry. Draco was going to talk to Hydrae later because he was occupied with the meeting at the moment. Hydrae had tears streaking her face as Alisa held her. Alisa knew that Hydrae didn't want to let Harry go. She also knew that Hydrae thought that it was what was right and with Hydrae she would do anything to make Harry happy even if that meant that she would have to suffer in silence. Their conversation was short and to the point but it was still too much for Hydrae to handle, as her emotions poured out silently.
'Do you still want him to be by your side, Hydrae?' Alisa had questioned Hydrae.
'Yes, I do wish for that. But it can't be, he wants Ginny not me!' By this time you could see the tears that were threatening to fall from Hydrae's eyes.
Alisa's heart clenched for Hydrae. She got to have Draco, sure it came with a whole bag full of other obstacles, but she still got Draco. Alisa didn't know what she would do if someone told her she couldn't love Draco, couldn't hold him or kiss him. So, Alisa felt undeniable sorry for Hydrae who couldn't have Harry because of a war, because of social differences and old grudges between families.
'Then let me and Draco help you! Let us help you get him, Hydrae! He barely knows you yet, he can't in his right mind tell me, you or anyone else for that matter that he doesn't love you, that he never could,' Alisa exclaimed.
Hydrae sat there tears now streaming down her cheeks in rivers. 'I can't take him away from possible happiness for a life of darkness and lies.'
Alisa was confused, did Hydrae know about the real life her parents lead? In response to her unspoken question Hydrae nodded.
'Oh dear,' Alisa gasped as Hydrae finally broke down entirely in Alisa's arms.
Hydrae had then made Alisa promise not to tell Draco. Her words had been stuttered because of the soft gasps that escaped her lips as she silently cried her emotions away.
'I promise,' was all Alisa said to Hydrae. Holding the younger girl she was trying to be reassuring to her that everything would get better. However, Alisa knew that even if everything was to get better, it was going to take a lot of hard work and time, not to mention fighting and lives lost.
Draco's POV
I sat in a Death Eater meeting, at the Malfoy Manor, beside my father; Voldemort had yet to arrive. Bellatrix, my aunt sat down across from me beside my mother. The rest of the table was filled with numerous Death Eaters, Severus Snape was among them. I felt trapped in my own home, something that I have felt for my entire life living with my father. I never felt as though I was free to do what normal kids did, because I never was. I was trained never to show emotion, to place up a hard demeanor like my father's. Right now though, I felt even more trapped then during my childhood. Voldemort was using our, or should I say my father's home as headquarters. I looked up as he entered the room, bringing an even more dark feeling with him. His pet snake, Nigini sat on the back of his chair which was positioned at the head of the table.
The meeting had continued on for some time until Voldemort dismissed the others and ordered me to my father's study to discuss some matters.
I now stood there waiting for Voldemort to continue, "So, my Draco; you see where my problem lies don't you." He walked to take a seat at my dad's desk; the desk was situated at the back of the study. "If you fail me on either of the missions you have been entrusted with I will fail to kill Harry Potter."
I frowned, "Master," ugh how I hated calling him that, though I didn't show it, "how will Alisa, even as Potter's twin stand in your way. Not to mention that an old oaf like Dumbledore. You are stronger than both of them; I still don't see the importance of the girl though." He sighed, and I flinched hoping that his reaction wouldn't be a bad one.
"You, Draco must see the importance. This is not only going to give me more power, but weaken Potter as well."
I nodded towards Voldemort, "Yes, master."
He smiled which, I must say, was an odd sight to see. "Draco, before you return to your family. I must tell you that they are really dimmer than I expected, you see, Alisa really is Harry's half sister. She is a distant cousin of mine."
I looked at him in shock as he continued, "Oh, yes! Dear old Lily never told a soul what happened under the Imperius curse. I must say, she did a good job covering it up though. Pretending that her daughter was also James's daughter, though I guess anyone could've fooled a daft man like himself. Alisa is a year younger than Harry."
He paused for a moment walking over to the book shelves, running his hands along them. "She really didn't mean to, now did she and regretted ever becoming a victim of that curse. So, Draco; I need her on our side because she has Marvolo blood, she is my kin. I need her strength, and you must not grow attached Draco. I can see it in your mind, the way you are starting to think about her. You mustn't let her charm get you trapped up in their nonsense; I am relying on you Draco."
He gave me one last hard look then dismissed me, "You may leave now Draco."
I knew that I was lucky; if he didn't need me I would have been dead the moment I questioned his reasoning. It was a stupid move on my part, but that wasn't important know. What was is that I needed to tell Alisa and Potter, only problem was will they believe me. Another issue, I needed to control my thoughts around Alisa. I needed to learn Occlumency and fast, I couldn't risk hurting Alisa. Though, how am I supposed to not hurt her, especially when she is to be brought to Voldemort? I needed to keep her safe; though I had no clue how to manage that I would have to try.
AN hope that wasn't too confusing... summary below:
1. Hydrae knows the family are death eaters, she wants Harry back... badly
2. Alisa is determined to help Hydrae get Harry to at least consider the idea
3. Alisa & Harry are half-siblings
4. Alisa is a distant cousin of Tom Riddle... don't remember how to spell the other name :P
5. Alisa & Potter's mother, Lily, was under the Imperius curse
6. Draco is going to learn Occlumency to keep Tom R. out of his mind, & to protect Alisa
7. Having Alisa on his, Tom's, side would increase his power
8. Alisa is a year ahead in school, and a year younger than Harry & Draco...
hope that clears up any possible confusion if it occurs
I also recommend Tylenol or Advil if at any time my writing causes severe headaches!