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Finally Belonging Somewhere-Part 6:
Malfoy Manor-Two hours later:
Narcissa had just received Eros and was stunned as she hadn't expected a letter from Draco so soon.
"Daisy!" Narcissa called before a crack echoed around her study and her personal House Elf appeared.
"Yes Mistress?" Daisy asked as she bowed.
"Please find Master Lucius and bring him to me," Narcissa said before Daisy bowed and disappeared and Narcissa sat down at her window seat and looked out over the gardens before reading Draco's letter. Her heart sank as she read the letter and could tell that Aurora was going to need a lot of help and reassurance. Of course she was having doubts if they were doing the right thing but it was clear that the young witch had been subjected to physical and mental abuse that had probably started the moment she was able to talk and understand people. She reread the letter and was pleased that the Greengrass girls were helping Draco and she had suspected that Draco was developing feelings for Astoria, especially after what she'd just read.
"What's wrong darling…?" Lucius asked as he walked into his wife's study and stopped. She looked stunning the way she was sat before she turned and looked at him.
"A worrying letter from Draco and it just backs up everything we suspected about Aurora and St. Mungo's," Narcissa sighed before moving her legs so Lucius could sit down, "we need to get up there this weekend and see them and try and talk to Aurora," she said before feeling her husband wrap an arm around her waist and she passed the letter from their son over and waited for Lucius to speak.
"We need her properly examined and it may be an idea to have one of those girls there. I want you there as well," Lucius said, "I do agree that we need to tell them about the fostering being official and that must be done this weekend. As for the owl situation let her have Estella and then you two will both have names beginning with E and Estella and Elara are sisters."
"Should I write to both of them? I mean I have to reply to Draco but I should send one to Aurora and explain that Estella is for her to use so she can write to me," Narcissa said as she looked at Lucius, "we can get through this as a family…can't we?" Lucius watched his wife before he kissed her head softly,
"You fell in love with her and knew she needed rescuing Cissa. She's ours now and we will just have to deal with whatever happens as a family," he said softly, "I'm sure Aurora is dying to hear from you. It may give her some comfort to hear from you." Narcissa nodded before feeling Lucius's lips on hers and she instantly kissed him back and he pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her and his hands began to wander before he pulled away and rested his forehead on hers, "write to our children and I'll get Elara and Estella," he spoke softly before kissing her forehead softly and heading out of the room before she could even say a thing.
Narcissa gathered her thoughts and breath before hurrying to her desk and beginning to write the letters and hoping that Draco and Aurora were doing OK.
Hogwarts-breakfast the next day:
It was breakfast and Draco, Astoria, Daphne, Aurora and Charlotte were sat in a group when two owls arrived and dropped down in front of Draco and Aurora. Both owls carried a letter and a small box. Draco looked at the second owl,
"Eros and…Estella…" he said before getting the letter and box and then opening the letter and reading it.
My darling Draco.
I will admit I was worried when Eros arrived at my study window especially with the term having only just started, however I am now extremely concerned about Aurora and beg you to keep those wicked girls away from her. If the panic attack happens again, get her somewhere calm and quiet and be prepared for her to hit out until she realises you are keeping her safe.
Your father and I know more about her now and we will tell you more at the weekend and warn Daphne and Astoria I will need their help. We will see the four of you together. The more Aurora trusts them the easier it will be for me to see what's happened to that sweet girl. She doesn't deserve what has happened to her. I don't want to say much over a letter, all will become clear at the weekend.
I'm glad you're taking this all seriously and we know it's hard on you but your father and I are so proud of you for the way you've handled this so far. Please send Eros if there are any problems or you fear Aurora is in serious danger. She's vulnerable and needs protecting. I know you'll do the right thing.
All my love,
Mother
P.S. Enjoy the cookies. You have more cookies than Aurora but she has a cupcake too.
At the same time Aurora took the letter from the beautiful brown and white speckled owl who sat in front of her. She hadn't been expecting a letter. Astoria had been nearest her as she was sat between Draco and Aurora.
"It's from Narcissa," she said softly recognising the handwriting and Aurora opened the letter.
Sweet Aurora.
I know you're probably wondering who has sent this. It's me Narcissa but maybe Draco or Astoria has told you already. You're going to be fine darling. I promise you that.
The owl who delivered this is called Estella and she's now yours. Draco said you didn't have an owl and I'd rather you have one so you can send me owls. My owl, Elara, and Estella are sisters. I hope that comforts you that something else of mine is there with you.
Lucius and I need to talk to you and Draco so we will be coming to Hogwarts this coming weekend as it needs to be said face to face. I need you to do something for me darling. I need you to trust Astoria. I know that will be hard for you but it will help me this weekend. I just want to help you but you have to start letting me in Aurora. You're safe; I promise you. Whatever has happened will stop and you're safe. I, Lucius and Draco won't let anyone hurt you ever again.
Please enjoy the cookies and cupcake. I baked them myself. I will see you at the weekend.
Narcissa
Aurora opened up the box and instantly took a cookie out and ate it before rereading the letter and stroking Estella's feathers. Astoria took the letter and had a read and then passed it to Draco.
"Something is seriously going on," Draco said after reading the letter, "mother clearly needs your help and knows you're close to me…"
"I'll do it Draco," Astoria said, "for you and your mother." Draco smiled and kissed Astoria's cheek causing her to blush.
The weekend arrived and Lucius and Narcissa arrived at Hogwarts soon after breakfast and were in Dumbledore's office by the end of breakfast and were deep in a conversation with each other when the Headmaster showed up and Narcissa hurried over to Aurora and actually picked the tiny doll like girl up and sat down in the same seat that she had risen from, placing Aurora on her lap. The relief on her face at seeing Aurora was evident and she watched as Astoria sat down next to her.
Narcissa was examining Aurora's damaged wrist and looked at Astoria and had been about to say something when Draco spoke.
"What is the news you have to share father?" he questioned.
"We are officially Aurora's foster parents. As soon as you left the station we apparated to the Ministry and spoke to the Minister and he sorted everything out," Lucius said, "and we now have a copy of Aurora's file…"
At the mention of that Aurora screamed out and Narcissa had to tighten her grip on the young witch and Astoria and Draco rushed to help Narcissa as Aurora really got worked up. She kicked and pushed and tried to get out of Narcissa's grip but it took them a while but Aurora eventually calmed down.
"What do you need my help with?" Astoria asked once Aurora was sat subdued.
"I need to get her into a bath because I need to see what damage those girls have caused," Narcissa said, knowing Draco was listening but not Aurora, "she's been in St. Mungo's at least 12 times and she's only 11-years-old. She's been failed by the very system that was meant to protect her. I need to see the damage and help her. We all need to help her."
"Prefects' bathroom on the Fifth Floor," Draco said, "me and 'Stori will go and get her things and you can meet us there mother. Daph go and keep an eye on Pansy, Chloe and Natalie as I saw them together on the way up here. Father can stay here."
"I will make sure that everyone stays clear and will summon a Healer so she can be on standby and I'll alert Severus," Dumbledore said.
"Thank you Albus," Narcissa spoke as she softly stroked Aurora's hair, "she's going to be unpredictable until we can reverse the damage those girls have done. Better get moving."
Everyone nodded before those that needed to leave left, hoping Narcissa could somehow end Aurora's suffering and stop those atrocious trio of girls hurting Aurora because the girl needed help and most of all she needed saving and love.