Hate Myself by NF

Chapter 5

Harden got in contact with Rodolphus Lestrange and his family, asking if Rodolphus could come talk to Lucius for a bit after he told them what happened. Rodolphus floo right over, seeing Harden and Abraxas waiting for him.

"He's in his bedroom," Harden said.

Rodolphus nodded and went to Lucius' bedroom. "Lucius, can I come in?"

"Yeah, you can. Thank you for coming," Lucius replied.

"Tell me what happened, Lucy," Rodolphus said.

Lucius looked sad and told him everything about the abuse, the baby, and how he was scared and having panic attacks again, how he didn't feel safe anymore.

"Oh, Lucius," Rodolphus frowned before Emmy cried. "Look at her," he said, rocking her.

"Can I hold her?" Lucius asked.

Rodolphus handed her to Lucius, smiling.

"Hi, baby," Lucius said, kissing her nose. "Aww, who is the cutest little girl ever?"

Emmy giggled and made baby sounds.

Lucius smiled before feeling sick again. "Take her," he said quickly.

Rodolphus frowned, seeing him put his hand to his mouth, and understood. He took Emmy back.

Lucius summoned a bucket and threw up in it, moaning in pain.

Rodolphus rubbed his back. "Breathe, Lucius. It's okay. Breathe," he said, knowing the feeling all too well. It took him six months before the nausea left him alone.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Lucius sighed.

"It's okay, Lucius. I understand. I was in the same boat eight months ago," Rodolphus said.

"What did you feel about Emmy? Were you scared?" Lucius asked.

"I was, but I had one person who kept me going through it," Rodolphus smiled.

Lucius blushed. "I didn't want you to be alone. I would do it all over again if I had to."

"Lucius, I'll be there for you as well. I'm going to ask to stay here with you like you did for me. I'll be right back," Rodolphus said, walking to Abraxas and Harden.

"Is he okay?" Abraxas asked.

"Rodolphus?" Harden inquired.

"I want to stay here with him. Can Emmy and I move in to care for him? I don't want him alone, and if Severus comes near him again, I'll kill him myself," Rodolphus said firmly.

Harden blinked. "No problem. You're staying here. Do your parents know?"

"They do. You told them what happened," Rodolphus replied.

"Then I'll get your things," Abraxas said.

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