Hey PPl!….It's been a while and I truly apologize that I haven't updated Serpent's Bride in such a long time, I feel horrible about it. I've been so busy that I didn't have time to finish the story or write new ones for that matter. But I'm back and I promise you I'll finish Serpent's Bride and continue to write new stories for my readers. Anyway I hope you like this chapter please Read and Review! Love ya Lots 3 DM18
Ginny stared her mother in the face, she watched as tears rolled down her mother's rosy cheeks. Ginny dropped her bags and hugged her mother as tightly as she could. Mrs. Weasley let out a few sobs and hugged her back. "I just don't understand Ginny, you can stay here we have room and we don't mind" Ginny lifted her head off of her mother's shoulders and sighed she carefully brushed away her tears with the back of her hand.
"Mom, I'm going to be okay, besides, you and I both know there won't be enough room for us once the baby is here. Draco's mansion has enough room for all three of us and, it's about time we get some space and privacy." She said. Mrs. Weasley still looked unsure of her plans.
"Are you sure you'll be all right all alone in that big cold house. I just don't think it's a good environment for the baby to live in and-"
"Mother, I'll be fine and I won't be alone, Draco will be there as much as he can after his classes in Hogwarts, plus he's going to take over the family business in the ministry. His mother would be living with us also so don't worry about it okay." Blaise walked slowly up behind her and gave a little cough. Ginny spun around and faced him.
"Its time for you to go Ginevra. Draco and Mrs. Malfoy will be waiting for you in the Mansion." Blaise said his tone was husky and deep now. Ginny nodded then hugged her mother once more.
"I'll promise I'll write and visit you guys as much as possible" She whispered in her mother's ear.
"Give dad my love" Ginny said. She knew her father had went back to work early in the morning and couldn't say goodbye, and three weeks after the wedding Ron, Hermione, Harry and Luna went back to Hogwarts but all left her presents before they left. Hermione didn't think it was a good idea for her to live in Malfoy Mansion either but knew that it was Draco and Ginny's decision together and knew Ginny wouldn't change her mind.
"Of course I will you just keep your promise and try to keep in touch" Mrs. Weasley said and then kissed her daughter on her forehead. Blaise took up Ginny's luggage and ran outside into the pouring rain towards the limo then walked back over with and umbrella and let it shadow over Ginny's head. Ginny turned to her mother and smiled at her again. Her mother smiled back and caressed Ginny's cheek. "Take care of yourself okay?" Ginny nodded then walked to the limo, Blaise following behind her with the umbrella over her head. He opened the limo door for her and helped her in carefully inside. He then shut the door and walked over the other side of the limo and took a seat across from Ginny. Ginny stared silently outside of the window, watching her mother wave to her, even though her mother probably couldn't see her because the windows were tinted as black as night, but she still waved.
"You ready to go?" Blaise asked. Ginny looked at him and smiled.
"Yes" Blaise then cued the driver to set them on their way. They drove off silently away from The Burrow. Ginny felt absolutely horrible leaving her mother all alone like that, she sniffed and felt a few tears coming down her cheeks.
"Are you going to be alright Ginny?" Blaise asked searching her face. Ginny couldn't help but smile at him again. She felt so safe when she was with Blaise and he was always so caring and helpful to her even before she got pregnant.
"Yes, I'm going to be just fine although I am hungry like crazy, I can't wait to get to Malfoy Mansion again, the last time I'd been there was when I had to sneak in and convince Malfoy to help me save Harry" Ginny said as she laughed. Blaise laughed at this too.
"It's been so long since then" He said. Ginny nodded. They sat in the limo silently listening to the roaring of the engine from the limo. Ginny glanced at Blaise and saw him staring at her.
"Is something wrong?" She asked. Blaise said nothing at first then he sighed.
"Are you...happy?" Ginny stared at him confused. "Well, yes I am, why would you ask that?" Blaise then turned his head towards the window. Ginny looked at him more concerned now trying to read his face. "Blaise?" She said when he didn't respond.
"I just… I just want to know if you're going to be happy…with your new life I mean, and with Draco" He said the last sentence in a whisper. Ginny looked at him, her face still concerned.
"Of course I am Blaise, I know I'm going to be happy with my new life and with Draco by my side as well. Once the baby is born we'll all be a happy family…I just know it." She said. She still looked at him as if searching for an answer on his face, but Blaise just sighed and continued to stare out the window. Ginny couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Somehow she felt as if there was something wrong with Blaise. A few hours later they finally reached the big black gate with the scripted M in the front. The gates slowly opened as if knowing their arrival and the limo drove slowly into the front of the huge yet beautiful Mansion. Blaise gave Ginny a faint smile then left the limo and walked over to the other side to open the door for Ginny. Blaise offered his hand towards her and she gently took it. Blaise slowly helped her out of the car then he walked her towards the house. Ginny wobbled towards the Mansion, her stomach has gotten bigger than its normal size and she couldn't really walk straight anymore. Once they got into the house. Ginny let out a big gasp. The Mansion was beautiful and big, but still breath taking. The gray marble stone floor reflected her appearance with a shine as she walked through the house with Blaise. Suddenly she heard footsteps walking across the hall, she turned to see Draco walking gracefully as he always does towards her. He gave her one of his famous smirks then took her into his arms, she sighed as he kissed her gently on the forehead.
"You're here." He whispered.
"Finally" She whispered back.
"Ahem" Blaise coughed into his hand. Ginny and Draco both looked at him.
"I uh, I better get going. I have some business to take care of" He said as he turned on his heel.
"Thank you for escorting me here Blaise, it was very nice of you, you're the best" Blaise stopped in his tracks he nodded his head without turning back to look at Ginny then he left. Draco looked at him suspiciously but then shrugged his shoulders.
"C'mon let me show you to our room" He said as they both began to walk up the stairs towards a huge room on the left corner of what looked like Narcissa's room. When she entered it was the same room where she asked Malfoy for help, the same room where every thing started.
"So much has changed" Ginny said as she glanced around his huge room. She slowly walked around feeling the velvet green sheets on his bed.
"You should probably get ready for dinner with my mother, she's waiting downstairs for you in the dining room" Draco said
"You'll be joining us right?" Ginny asked hopefully.
"Not tonight sweetheart, I just want for you two to bond more, I'll be home later tonight, I just have three more classes I have to take at Hogwarts then I'll come home " Draco said giving her a calming smile. Ginny sighed then smiled at him, and with that Draco kissed her on her forehead and left the room. Ginny sighed then went downstairs to meet Narcissa for dinner.
"Is she at the mansion Blaise?"
"Yes my lord, she is there with Draco and his mother, she will be spending the rest of the year at the mansion till the baby is born" Blaise said. Voldemort smirked an evil smirk and looked at the bottle of blood he was holding in a small vile.
"Once she is ready to give birth, the blood will glow and then we will take action...are you sure they suspect nothing?" Voldemort stared at Blaise with squinted eyes.
"No my lord, they don't even suspect I'm a Death Eater" Blaise said. Voldemort chuckled at this.
"Good"
Ginny sat quietly picking at her food, she looked up and saw Narcissa at the far end of the long dining table, elegantly eating small portions of her meat. Ginny sighed and looked towards the grandfather clock anxiously waiting for Draco to finish his last class at Hogwarts, it was already half past six. Narcissa quietly cleared her throat, Ginny looked up and realized she had been staring at her.
"Is something wrong dear, you barely touched your food" Narcissa asked concerned. Ginny smiled politely at her. "I'm just a bit impatient for Draco to come home, I'm not used to all this…quiet." Ginny said Narcissa chuckled.
"You mean your not used to being alone with me" Narcissa stated. Ginny shifted uncomfortably in her seat. "Do I make it that obvious?"
"Just a tad" Narcissa chuckled again. "Its ok Ginevra, you don't have to be uncomfortable around me, I may seem a bit intimidating but trust me I'm the nicest person you'll ever meet. besides, Draco is my child after all." Ginny snorted at this then laughed. Narcissa raised an eyebrow at this. When Ginny realized this she nervously laughed. "Sorry" When they were finished eating their dinners, Ginny gently pushed back her chair signaling her leave.
"I better go to bed it looks like Draco won't be coming home till late" She sighed.
"I'll help you up to your room dear" Narcissa insisted, Ginny nodded at her kindness then got up from her chair. Narcissa came around the table towards her and gently held her hand towards the staircase and up to her and Draco's room. When they finally entered the room a sharp pain quickly shot through Ginny's stomach, Ginny cried out painfully reaching over as she held her stomach, Narcissa held on to her with a worrisome face.
"Ginny what's wrong?" she asked quickly. Ginny cried out again as another sharp pain emerged as if someone was punching her stomach. Suddenly she felt something wet running down her legs. She looked down realizing what was happening, she then looked at Narcissa with a horrifying look. "…The baby's coming"
Suddenly, a loud pop was heard, the two women looked up to find Lord Voldemort standing in front of them with a hooded Death Eater behind him. He seem to be holding a glowing vial. Narcissa immediately stood in front of Ginny with both arms spread out in front of her.
"Voldemort-"
"How dare you address me in that manner Narcissa, I remembered how you once cowered at even saying my name" Voldemort hissed
"You are no longer my master, and I no longer serve for you, I gave up on that life when I realized my husband's misdeeds were based upon the life of my son" She said, her voice slightly quivered with fear.
"Your son is a coward, it's a shame, a boy that powerful has no use to me anymore." Voldemort said.
"Ginevra my dear, how wonderful it is to finally meet you in person" Voldemort said looking at Ginny with a smile a only a Dementor could love. Ginny panted furiously still holding on to her stomach. The pain was agonizing and she couldn't hold on much longer. Voldemort smiled again.
"I see its already time for you to have the child, I would know since this vial right here reminded me of that."
"What the hell are you talking about, what did you do?" Narcissa shouted. Voldemort turned his head towards the hooded Death Eater standing behind him. "Handle this" he said. At his demand the Death Eater pulled out his wand and with a flick of his wrist Narcissa flew back high into the air and hit the ground with a hard thud. On cue Ginny fell to the ground no longer able to hold up her body. Voldemort then slowly crouched down beside her ear. "I want the child" He whispered.
"No!" Ginny croaked. Her mind suddenly felt dizzy and faint from the pain. Narcissa groaned and slowly got up from the ground. "Voldemort you leave that girl alone, her baby has nothing to do with you, this is between you and my son!" She yelled.
"Weren't you listening, your son is no interest to me!" He shouted. Narcissa jumped back slightly at his voice. Voldemort lightly caressed Ginny's face. "It's time to go" He hissed.
"No!" Narcissa said, but before she could even move the Death Eater flew her back into the air once again giving the chance for both Voldemort and the Death Eater to dissaparate, taking Ginny with them.
Draco exited the Defense Against the Dark Arts class struggling to hold the books against his chest. Hermione stood next to him and grabbed a couple of books from his chest, relieving the weight from his body.
"Thanks"
"No problem" Hermione said. They began to walk in silence towards the Slytherin Dungeon. Draco glanced at Hermione who seemed to be more focused on where she was going. Draco raised an eye brow at this, surprised Hermione hasn't even lectured him by now about Ginny. Once they reached the Dungeon Hermione handed the books back to Draco. Draco was really puzzled by this.
"Um, thanks again Granger"
"Sure" Hermione said, then turned on her heel to leave.
"So that's it?" Draco said. Hermione turned around and faced Draco confused.
"What's it?"
"C'mon Granger, you didn't walk with me all the way to the Slytherin Dungeons just so you can help me carry my books." He said. Hermione slightly cocked her head to the side..
"Actually that's exactly what I did" She said as a matter of fact. Draco crossed his arms, not believing any word of this.
"So your not gonna go on about Ginny being at the manor, or about the prophecy or any thing, not a single thing, I mean for weeks all you could ever talk about was nothing but this, even when we got back to Hogwarts I couldn't get you to shut up for the life of me, and now you don't want to say anything?" He said. Hermione stared at him then sighed.
"Look, I'm just trying to be nice here Draco, you and Ginny are married now and I have to respect the fact that you both make decisions together, I can't always expect you to do what I say, even though you both probably wouldn't do it anyway because your both stubborn. I know you want what's best for Ginny and the baby, so I'll respect your decisions, I may not like them, but I'll respect them." Hermione said then turned on her heel again to leave. Draco shook his head then turned his back to go inside the portrait.
"Draco" Hermione called out. Draco turned around and faced Hermione again.
"Know this, if anything, anything at all comes to harm Ginny and the baby, you should already know what would be coming to you, and don't expect any of us to be on your side this time." She said.
" And know that I will never let anything happen to my wife and the mother of my child," Draco spat with anger as he turned his back on her again and entered the Slytherin common room. Draco set his books on top of the coffee table and sat down on the black leather couch in front of the fire. He frustratingly pushed a hand through his hair and sighed. Suddenly, a sharp pain hit his chest as if someone just stabbed him with a knife. Draco fell to the floor and screamed out. The pain hit him again as he grabbed his chest, he suddenly saw a vision of Ginny screaming and crying out his name, sweat covered her body from head to toe as Voldemort caressed his snake like pale hand to her face.
"Ginny" Draco whispered, he then aparated out of the common room towards Malfoy Manor.