Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like in an alternate universe- a universe where I had freedom, freedom to think and feel how I want, freedom to live as a normal teenager. A universe where my future wasn't already planned for me, a universe where my parents weren't death eaters. I've been brought up with very specific views you see, such as: only respect pureblood wizards and witches, anything less is simply not good enough. Slytherin is the best house, and anyone who thinks otherwise is an enemy. One big, final view that I have had drilled into me is, always respect and look up to The dark lord. My family have given many sacrifices for the dark lord, in fact, my mother did more than that- she sacrificed her life. I never met my mother, she was killed by a member of the order when our lord first rose to power. My father never specified who killed her, just that she died fighting for what she believed in. I'm not stupid, I know that the views of my family are evil and wicked and to be honest, as I get older I'm realising just how wrong they really are.
I do have one thing to thank for my life however and that is Draco. Draco and I have always been seen as two, to put it very bluntly, little shits and I would be lying if I said that we weren't, especially in our previous years here. As we grow, we are realising certain things about life and what is right and wrong, I suppose. We have a plan, that when we are married we are going to run away from all of this shit and leave it behind. Whether that plan be successful or not is a different story entirely, it is after all just a plan. It's nice to dream.
So now that this information has been divulged, it's only right to add more pieces to the puzzle: what me and Draco were really up to during the break.
--4 weeks ago--
"KAT! stop throwing snowballs at me, IT IS COLD" I laughed loudly in response to Dracos whining, pelting as many snowballs as I could before my fingers felt like they were about to break off. He laughed in response, kneeling down to pick up snow, I however didn't stick around long enough to know how much he got because I ran as fast as I could
There is no way I'm about to get hit
"After all these years you really think you can run faster than me?" I heard a distant yell from behind me, I looked back for a moment and noticed that he was catching up to me rather quickly. Our giggles came to a very abrupt stop when a voice bellowed "Katerina, Draco, stop acting like children. Come inside at once, it's important" I looked in the direction of the voice, Lucius. Draco and I shared a look of confusion and worry- what the bloody hell is it now?
We quickly made our way inside, no matter how serious Lucius sounded when he spoke, nothing could distract me from how bloody freezing I was. Walking through the huge oak doors of Malfoy Manor, the warmth of the fire in the living room hit me as soon as I entered. We were met with Narcissa, Lucius and my father who stood sheepishly, carrying a look of despair on their faces.
"Father?" I asked, confusion laced within my voice- the plan was for me to stay with Draco at Malfoy Manor while they were all away on business.
"Katerina, Draco ,we have something that we need to talk to you about" My father stated firmly, swirling his glass of fire whiskey and then taking a (massive) gulp of it. "Narcissa, would you do the honours" my father gestured towards us, inviting us to sit down.
"We'll stand" Draco stated, receiving a glare from my father in which he gladly returned; they never have gotten along very well. In fact, I think the only person who has ever got along with my father is Lucius, and that's saying something.
Our attentions then turned to Narcissa, Dracos mother who we looked at expectantly. She smiled, not warmly, or sweetly but nervously almost as if it was fake.
"My darling's, I'm going to say this as quickly and bluntly as I can. We were about to leave, as planned but we were informed that the schedule has changed" She looked up at us, noticing the confusion still prominent on our faces she continued "The dark lord, he has requested that he speak to both of you" She also took a gulp of her whiskey "today" My eyes widened "it cannot wait any longer" and with her final statement, she finished the remainder of her whiskey.
All three of them stared at Draco and I, expecting to see a reaction. "well" I gulped, looking up towards where the Malfoys keep their alcohol, I made a B line for it. I grabbed two glasses and the bottle "Mr Malfoy, please excuse if I am currently coming across rude but I really do need a drink right now" I didn't even mean to say it out loud, it just kind of came out. I heard Narcissa chuckle from behind me, "of course my dear" Lucius replied. I not so carefully poured out two glasses and gave one to my (very clearly panicking) boyfriend. "Down it darling it's going to be a long night".
" He will be here in one hour, go get changed and look your best" my father shooed us away, I really, really hate this man with an absolute passion.
Draco and I went our separate ways in order to get ready. I pulled my long, black hair into a slick ponytail and put on my normal makeup of black eyeshadow and eyeliner. I then put on a long sleeve, emerald green dress and my black boots. I've never been one for heels, I'm tall enough as it is. Looking in the mirror, I got lost in a daze of thought- what could the dark lord possibly want to talk to us about? Trying to shake the thought away for the time being, I was becoming extremely agitated trying to put my necklace on,
Just bloody hook, for fuck sake
"I love that you still wear that necklace whenever you get a chance" I looked at Draco in the mirror as he was standing behind me, a smirk on his face, clearly still as impressed with himself as he was two years ago when he brought me it for the Yule ball. I only wear it on special occasions, it's a beautiful diamond necklace with a serpent on it and the letters 'D+K' engraved in the serpents head, cringey I know but I love it.
"Of course I do, it's the best thing you've ever got me" I smiled, turning around and caressing his face. He sighed deeply "please promise me that whatever he says, we will stick together" he said in a voice so tiny, I could barely hear him. I felt my heart drop, scared of the next hour of my own life. "of course" I reassured him, kissing him gently "I love you"
We were waiting for what felt like five hours but was in reality probably ten minutes before the dark lord showed up. This is the second time I have seen him in person now, properly I mean- all the other times were five second glimpses before death eater meetings that me and Draco were obviously not involved in.
"Beautiful Katerina! Handsome Draco!" His voice boomed across the hall, frightening? yes! flattered that Voldemort called me beautiful? Absolutely
"My lord! It is an honour to meet you properly at last" I boomed back, you learn to put on a fake persona after years
"Couldn't have put it better myself" Draco stated, we're still working on his fake persona.
Voldemort was quick to invite Draco and I to sit down, as if this house were his own.
"You are both of age now" He stated, earning a nod from me and Draco as if to continue. "Meaning, that should you want to, you can now show me how loyal you both really are"
haha, yeah right as if we have a choice
he continued, "now, I expect you know what I mean by this? let me put my mark on you. Join us officially" He was speaking at a normal noise level but yet his voice seemed to echo throughout every room within the house. I looked up, all eyes were on us, looking at us expectantly.
"Of course" Draco and I said at the same time
jinx
And with that, our The dark lord himself took his time to imprint the mark on us, the dark mark. It burned, a lot. It felt as though he'd used a knife to pierce my skin but I stood with a straight face despite wanting to scream as loud as I possibly could. It was soon over though and when it was The dark lord stood in front of us once again. "You will however, still be going back to hogwarts this year" I furrowed my eyebrows, why would we need to go back to school if my future has just been told already? What am I going to do, go and study to be an auror? leave off.
"I am trusting you as a couple to work together and complete a task for me" He explained, walking up and down the long hall, talking in parcel tongue to Nagini in between of talking to us. "If you cannot complete this task, then there will be awful, awful consequences" I gulped "Yes my lord, what is it"
He looked down at me, his venomous eyes piercing mine.
"You my dears, must kill Albus Dumbledore"
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The Serpent Princess (Draco Malfoy)
Romance"When two souls fall in love, there is nothing else but the yearning to be close to the other. The presence is felt through a held hand, a voice heard and the sight of a smile. Even through a simple touch."-Lang Leav Draco and Katerina; The serpent...
