Summary: Post Dumbledore's Death/Half-Blood Prince
Draco Malfoy's POV. Attending last year of Hogwarts where circumstances have changed a lot. Severus Snape is the headmaster and Carrow twins have taken the charge of school. How Draco finds himself and his rightful place?
Mature Content, Explicit Language, Torture & Deaths
Disclaimer: I do not own anything except my love for the Dramoine community. Pass butterbeers and enjoy…
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THE GREAT BETRAYAL
Chapter 2
Train stopped.
Draco snapped out of his thoughts. Did they reach? It was all dark outside. But there was something in the darkness. A chill cold sensation gave Draco depressing jerk in his spine.
Blaise was looking at the door with concerned eyes. Theo was reading Quibbler and Pansy was looking at her Luna and Theo with confusion.
Suddenly, a loud boom shook the whole compartment. Luna put her hands on Theo's thighs. Theo looked at her and smiled.
"I do not think there are anymore nargles, Lovegood". Theo sounded very kind. He was always a kind guy. He did not like to bully students of other houses. He was truly a misfit.
Draco knew what was outside. Dementors. Voldemort could not leave his obsession of making young blood terrified at any moment. He had to mark his presence. Into their blood. Into their lives. Into their minds.
Screams could be listened from every side. It was not just half-bloods or blood-traitors anymore. It was about each single one of them.
"If they try to come inside, do not hold back". Blaise was ready with his wand.
"What are you going to do? Shoo them away?" Pansy rolled her eyes at him.
"We can use our patronuses". Luna took out her wand. "Do not worry, Harry taught many of us in our DA classes."
Draco would not be able to cast a patronus. Not just that he was marked but also he had no happy memories. He did not deserve happiness. He was murderer. He had no right.
Suddenly, there was a pin-drop silence. It was a warning before the storm. Theo took out his wand and stood side-by-side with Luna. What this guy was doing? Being brave?
"I can cast patronus, too."
The compartment gate opened with a creak.
Draco, my boy. Extend your arm.
Dad, please.
Draco, extend your arm. Your aunt is waiting.
My baby nephew. Are you scared like your father? Give me your right hand.
Stop it. Stop it. Draco was going to faint.
"Expecto Patronum" Wands up and voices came out.
A hare and a snake with fang came outside and attacked the dementor. The compartment filled with warmth. It felt like patronuses put a halt on the darkness for the moment.
"Shut the gate. Shut the gate". Pansy screamed. Draco and Blaise pushed Theo and Luna out of the way and put their feet and hands on the gate.
"When did you learn to cast patronus, Theo"? Draco sneered.
"A few months ago. Luna taught me." Theo was putting Luna at her seat as if she was a five-year old kid.
" And, it was a snake like you are. Isn't it Theo?" Blaise laughed. "You did not even tell us about your little Luna. What the fuck you are thinking"? Blaise suddenly flipped.
"You are putting all of us at danger by pulling such tricks. Befriending DA members when you know who your father is, Theo. Did Ted Sr. know about your Little friend and your fanged patronus?"
Ted Sr. was the dangerous wizard of his kind and a loyal benefactor to Voldemort. His own son was befriending a blood-traitor. What was Theo thinking?
Change your circumstances.
"Blaise, shut the fuck up." Theo was red and a big vein appeared in his neck.
"You think your little play with unforgivable curses and sharing tables with murderers can save you from what's awaiting outside of this compartment." Theo's eyes turned black.
Draco never saw him angry. Theo was learning defense against dark arts. Theo was in touch with Luna. Theo was changing his circumstances.
"I think we should be keeping our calm till we do not reach school." Pansy screamed. "So, grace this compartment with some senses and leave each-other alone, boys."
Tap. Tap
A simple knock at compartment door. Dementors do not knock. Who is this?
"Open the gate, now". Someone barked from outside.
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"Let's see who you guys are". Someone giggled.
"It's Malfoy, Nott, Zabini, Parkinson, and… little Lovegood".
"Aww, Lovegood. What's his girl name?"
"What's your name, blood-traitor?"
Amycus and Alecto Carrow. Twins. The dreadful and sick twins. The loyal servants of the Dark Lord.
"Hi sirs. I am not a blood-traitor. I am as pure as everyone else. My name is Luna. And, I can clearly see there are lots of Gillfies hovering around you both. Please get rid of them". Luna came forward.
Carrow twins were frowning. They were confused. Draco had a small smile at the end of his mouth. She was smart and intelligent.
"Yeah, who casted the fucking patronus?"
"They were going to attack. I casted the patronous to protect us." Luna sang.
"But, I saw two of them. Who casted another?" Amycus Carrow spat.
Twins were scanning every face and trying to deduce the another member. "It was a hare. But, I think I put a lot of memories and it became distorted and divided."
Carrows were git. They might have never read a single book on spells and defense against the dark arts. They had no idea what Luna was talking.
"Ahh… magic does not suit on blood traitors."
"Now greet your teachers, students. Show us your respect and bow". Alecto giggled.
No one made any movement. "Bastards. Bow and pay your teachers respect".
Draco could not keep it inside anymore. He slowly came forward and looked in Alecto's eyes.
"Have a great evening Professors. I hope we reach school as soon as possible. After reaching, I may write a letter or two to my father regarding my teachers that how they have treated us in the midst of our train journey. It should make another headline in Prophet that how Pure-bloods are being treated."
Alecto chuckled.
"Draco Malfoy. You think your behavior is going to help you in your grades? Detention when we reach school. Now back off." Amycus shut the compartment door.
Draco turned and saw the four others. Eyes were burning fire and tongues were about to spout numerous hexes.
Finally things were settled and train started rolling.
7th and final year to
Change the circumstances.
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Author Note: I am going to explore Salazar's true intentions with school. I am pretty sure he might not be the greatest evil we think of him.
I am Roaring it Loud 3 Love & Peace…
