Inescapable | Drarry + Bleville ✔︎

Chapter 41

Draco's POV:

It was a month after the war and his family was called down for a hearing. His father had told him exactly what to say, but to be completely honest, he was so afraid he couldn't process anything being said to him.

They all stood below the council, Draco's heart beating so heavily it nearly bursted from his chest.

He hears the door open but stares straight ahead.

"Welcome, Mister Potter." The judge says, which causes Draco's heart to stop. "Now, we ask you what are your experiences with them. What did the Malfoy's do to you?" The judge asks.

"Sir, me and Mal-Draco had been enemies for a long time now, a long time. But, I will say this... I came into their home disguised before the battle at Hogwarts. Both Draco and his mother were asked if it was me. To be perfectly, honest, I really did think Draco knew it was me, but he said nothing. Neither did Misses Malfoy. Misses Malfoy also saved my life. She knew I was still alive before Voldemort did and she told no one. As for Draco, he's the one who threw me the wand that saved my life. Lucius Malfoy on the other hand, consistently tried to attack me and still had bad intentions I'm sure. But Misses Malfoy and Draco... I do truly believe they were on my side. As well as Severus Snape. We all thought he was terrible, but he did all of this because Dumbledore told him to. I feel the same goes for Draco and his mother. They were simply doing as they were told in order to survive and get through this war." Harry tells them.

"So... you're saying Draco and Narcissa Malfoy saved your life?" The judge asks.

"Yes, I am." Harry says confidently. "I even have a letter Snape had written to Draco before he died." Harry says, reaching into his pocket and handing it over to the judge.

The judge sits in silence and reads the letter. He looks up at Draco with sad eyes.

He looks to the Auror beside him and whispers something and the Auror nods.

"Narcissa and Draco Malfoy, come with me." The Auror says, walking towards the door. Draco attempts to move and notices he now is able to. His mother grabs his hand and leads him out the door with the Auror.

"Misses Malfoy, I have a few questions for you regarding your son and his father." The Auror says.

"Alright," His mother says with a deep breath.

"How does your husband treat Draco?" He asks and Draco's heart stops once again.

His mother looks at the floor. "Lucius... he can be strict... Maybe too strict. I've tried to speak to him about it before but he doesn't listen to me and often gets angry when I bring it up." He never knew this.

"How is he strict?" The man asks.

His mother sniffs, "He... Draco, show him your shoulder." Draco darts his eyes from his mother to the Auror. "Please."

He hesitantly lowers his button-up shirt from his shoulder and is shocked himself. He didn't realize it looked that bad. His shoulder was covered in black and blue and still ached.

"I saw that the other day when Draco had fallen asleep. Apparently it had gotten worse. Lucius had gotten angry with him because he had a mistake when speaking to the- to Voldemort." She says, tears falling from her eyes. "Draco, I'm sorry."

"Your husband did this?" The Auror asks.

"Yes... He would sometimes beat up our house-elf instead of Draco... but other times he preferred to hit Draco." His mother admits. His eyes widen. He never expected his mother to ever care about this.

The Auror looks at Draco and asks him to show any other bruises or injuries he must have. He took unbottoned his shirt and noticed for the first time in a while just how many bruises he had gotten. His whole torso was covered in black and blue. He is given permission to button his shirt back up, which he does and then the Auror quickly steps back inside and brings them with him.