Past, Middle, and Now

Past

A light brown skinned girl sits beside a blonde haired, pale boy, she laughs at something he's done. She moves away from him, hoping that he will remain still as well. Her father's warned her of him, and his family. Their pureblooded beliefs are not the same as ours, and I couldn't help that. My mother had given my a smooth onyx stone, which changed according to the ways of your thought...if you are bitter, there stone remains blue – but hers is red...special, her mother called it.

Middle

I hear the knock upon the door, but I say nothing. There is an angry man behind that door, and the only safety for me...lies in here. Aldous curls up into a ball, his knees curled to his chest.

"To the corner" I order, in a whisper.

Aldous looks worriedly, his eyes were so soft as I'd told him what to do. He shook his head 'no', as though knowing what would happen if he were not near his mother.

"PERI" shouted an angry voice, there was continuous banging knocks.

"Do as I say" I simply say, and Aldous nods.

He retreated to the bedroom corner near the far dresser, and I hold my necklace. Taking slow breaths, as the knocking continues...THUMP...THUMP...THUMP. The door rattles, but the shadow underneath the door never moves.

Past

"You want me to fix it up for you" the boy asks sweetly.

"Okay, but don't break it" she states.

He takes it from her, and smooths it to look almost diamond like. It's beauty is divine...he attaches it to a crescent moon necklace, and smiles at her.

"See, I told you it wouldn't break" he stated proudly.

"Oh, bravo...you are so full of yourself" she retorts.

His face comes closely to hers, and he kisses her. She sinks into the kiss, only thirteen, and unknowing what she has done to him. How hard this boy would come to fall for her, just from this simple kiss.

Middle

"He hits you" he stated.

I am afraid to speak, luckily Aldous is not here. It is easy to attempt to shake my head 'no', but he knows better.

"Don't try to deny it! I've seen him! He lays another hand on you, and I swear...I'LL KILL HIM" he snapped.

BANG...BANG...the door rattles, and I feel the tears come to my eyes. I can not stop them, they will not stop. They escape my eyes, and Aldous came to rush towards me.

"Maman" Aldous cried, but I raise my hand a sort of magical wall stayed placed in front of him.

"MAMAN" Aldous sobs out loud, banging on the invisible wall.

His grey eyes filled with tears...the eyes of his true father. The door gives way, and it comes down. I turn away from the door, and close my eyes before the curse rings out...CRUCIO.

"Crucio" "Maman"

The last two words I hear, as the sight of shining shoes fade into nothing.

Middle Close To Now

I woke after being thrown to the dirt ground, my dress is black, and I look to a boy who is struggling to get up...Draco...I lower my head, and attempt to avert my eyes.

"Look at him you little whore" growled Scabior, forcing me to my feet.

He held my chin, so that I had to forcefully look as Draco stood up.

"Kill me, if you must...don't harm him" I begged.

"I want answers" Scabior growled.

I spit in Scabior's face, and he slapped me...the fall caused such pain to travel throughout my spine. Or another Cruciatus Curse had been given, and I struggled to stand on my wobbling legs; but I did.

"What is killing him going to prove? You aren't half the man, he is" I stated, tasting blood in my mouth.

Before Scabior could strike again, Argo grabbed a hold of his hand. Argo looked down into my eyes, and sighed.

"Jealousy has never sat well with you, we understand that Scabior" Argo said, his eyes never looking from mine.

Scabior's eyes narrowed at Argo, not suppressing his fury. He pushed away Argo, and directed his wand towards me. Argo grabbed his arm, and Scabior fought with Argo. Sending blasting spells towards the sky, I ran to Draco, and went beside him.

"Draco" I whimpered, moving close to him.

He raised his hand gently to my face, brushing away a tear. Leaving a slight amount of mud behind, and he gave me a small smile.

"You've always been so beautiful" Draco said.

"Don't leave me" I pleaded, moving my face close to his.

"I would never" Draco assured, kissing me lightly.

During the kiss, I slipped my necklace over his head, and he broke the kiss. Draco shook his head 'no'. I'm sorry...I mouthed. He shook his head again 'no', and as Argo grabbed me around my waist Draco continued to shake his head 'no'. Draco stood, and glared at Scabior.

"Do your worst" Draco taunted.

"CRUCIO" Scabior shouted, Draco was flung backwards, and I cried out.

"Shush, your son needs you, think of Aldous" Argo told me.

He knows...how could Argo know? How could anyone know? Everything had always been hidden – and it was to stay that way.

"I know..." Argo paused, gazing over at Draco. "I've always known" he finished, and I pulled away from him.

Argo grabbed my wrist, and it brought pain to me as he held on. Not merely physical, but emotional as well.

"Please make him stop" I pleaded.

"CRUCIO" Scabior hissed again.

Draco didn't get back up, I was glad that Lucius was not here to witness. Even Lucius could not witness his son being murdered.