Chapter 56 - Safety

“I just wish I could see him.” Harry spoke softly as they all laid down in he tent.

Ron rolled his eyes, “After all he did?” Harry nodded, even though he knew Ron wouldn’t be able to see him.

“I still love him, and I know he still loves me,” Harry sighed, “We might not be seeing the big picture, when I was in the tower, he didn’t look like he wanted to do it. Maybe he is in danger-”

“Whatever you say,” Ron scoffed, rolling over so his back faced Harry.

Hermione slowly nudged herself to Harry, “ We’ve known Draco for years, and even though we were unsure when you two started dating, if was just a scheme or something worst, but I know better now. Draco wouldn’t never try to hurt you, but I know he loves his family, just as much as he loves you. I trust him that how everything played out, he didn’t want it either.” 

“Thanks Hermione, I needed that,” He pulled his covers to his face.

Hermione smiled, “Now that everyone is silent. I believe we should travel to the Lovegood home, I feel like Xenophilius knows what these Deathly Hallows are about.”

Ron and Harry nodded. Soon, Harry could hear Ron snoring, and saw that Hermione was sleeping as well. He still longed for Draco, even though he saw all what happened in the Astronomy Tower. However, he knew with Draco by his side, he could sleep at night.

-//-

As soon as Voldemort dismissed them, Draco steadily walked out of his dining room. He wanted to run, but he could not show the Dark Lord and the other Death Eaters how weak he truly was. There was sick feeling in his stomach, like any other time he set foot in the dining room. He was reminded of what happened to Professor Burbage every time, and that feeling wouldn’t go away, even after the countless of meetings he had attended. Draco never really liked her, she was the professor for Muggle Studies, why would he? But seeing her body being effortlessly lifted from the ground, and directed to Nagini, was something he never wished to see. 

He wiped the sweat cascading from his forehead, caused by thinking about the situation again, “Draco, my boy, how are you?” He heard from behind him.

“Very well mother,” He lied.

She smiled sweetly, “That’s good to hear,” She caressed his hair, like Harry, “After all we’ve been through, it’s really good to hear.”

“Mother, you do not have to be so vague about it. I see it in everyone’s eyes,” He gritted his teeth, “The Malfoys should be number one, we were always there even when father was in jail. Don’t they realize-”

Narcissa placed her hand on is shoulder, and Draco shut himself up immediately. Due to Draco's helpful role in Dumbledore's death, Voldemort liberated Lucius from Azkaban. However, the Malfoys had lost much of their influence in the Death Eater circles, and it took a toll on his family. 

His hands turned into fists, “I just want to be with Harry, and not be a part of this war,” His mother pulled him into a warm hug, “They’re going to kill him, mom. I never wanted this. I never wanted to fall for him. I never wanted to see him go away. I hate Harry Potter, but i hate Vol-”

“Honey, its okay. We’ll get through this together,” She handed him an envelope, “As a family” 

Narcissa walked away before saying anything else. Draco stood there dumbfounded, looking at the envelope. He opened it and tears started building in his eyes. He knew that impeccable handwriting. How could he not know his own sister’s writing.

-//-

Draco stormed into his family’s library, “How long have you been keeping this from me? She said she sent other letters, where are them? Why wont you let me read them? Why did you do this to me? Your only son-”

“For your safety!” Narcissa yelled back.

He stood there silently. Long were the days his mother screamed at him like he was some child. He saw her deeply sigh before she smoke again, sadness falling over her face.

“It’s always been to keep you safe,” She took his hand in hers, “We’ve talked about this before. You played a helpful role, but that does not make us safe.”

“But the letters, Mei is my sister.” Draco retorted.

She shook her head, “Not anymore.” 

“WHAT?” 

Once again she sighed, “The Dark Lord, he realized what had happened. ‘How could the Malfoy lets this pureblood family, who helped muggles, deceived them,’ he said. The adoption papers, the contract, every single item that made you siblings. It was destroyed.”

Draco shook his head, “No, he can’t. There was no harm in any of this, Dad just didn’t want me to date Harry-”

“And Harry is the Dark Lord’s enemy! Why would he want one of his allies dating his enemy. Draco, he is rising in power, and we do not want to be hurt in the process. I care for you, and I care for your father.”

“And you cared for Mei! She treated her as if she was my blood born sister. Why are you turning away from her. Why are you making me ignore her. You said that she didn’t want to see me, but this letter alone says otherwise.” Draco huffed

Silent tears cascaded down Narcissa eyes, “She is like a daughter to me, but you are truly my soon,” she reached over to a box beside her, “I can’t protect her.”

“We can try!” Draco yelled.

“No we can’t Draco. I don’t know what is going to happen with he Kuran family, or what will happen to them in this war. However, more importantly I don’t want you to be tangled in the Dark Lord’s plans anymore. Just take these and go.” 

His mother handed him the box, filled with the rest of Mei’s letters.