A Home At Hogwarts

Part Thirty

The yells and explosions had stopped. The air seemed to still. A spell could be heard here and there but most of the fighting was done. As soon as word of Voldemort's defeat spread wands were lowered. Many Death Eaters were dead or turned themselves in. Only a few fled as soon as the battle leaned against them. Many were relived at the news. The Malfoy family included. Narcissa searched the remains of Hogwarts for her family members. Soon she found Lucius huddled in a corner. He stood and joined her as she looked for Draco. She yelled his name over and over and she looked. She grew more worried by the minute. Draco could hear his mother screaming his name. But none of that mattered. Not to him at this moment.. He scoured the castle grounds, deflecting any spells thrown at him. He was more concerned with the safety of his friend. Even as the last of the Death Eaters fled or surrendered. Though there were the fair few who continued to fight in vain. Harry had won. He had finally defeated Voldemort. Draco's brows furrowed as he looked. His eyes scanned the open courtyard until he saw what he was looking for. You. He released a deep breath of relief. He was so grateful you were ok. You saw him out of the corner of your eye and turned to him.

"Draco!" You started to walk towards him. He smiled watching you come over. His happiness didn't last long though. He saw a cloaked figure apperate behind you. He screamed your name but it was too late. His face contorted in horror as the green light filled his eyes. He watched as your eyes dulled and you fell to the ground in front of him. His head snapped up to face your killer. He flicked his wand and the Deathe Eater flung into a wall falling still to the ground. He returned his attention to you. He fell to his knees as tears filled his eyes. He placed his hand on your cheek after brushing dust off you. His mothers voice grew louder as she searched for him. He heard some ruble fall and her gasp. He looked up and she had her hand over her mouth.

"Is he..." Her sentence fell off at the end. He couldn't bear to speak all he did was nod. The only thing that could be heard for the next few minutes was sniffles and sobs. He had lost his only true friend. Someone he never knew how much he truly needed until now. You had helped him cope with what his father made him do. You consoled him after Dumbledore died. You knew all of his secrets. You were his best friend. And now? Now here you were laying in his arms. Dead. He had watched you die, unable to do anything about it. The war was over and he had lost everything he cared about. He lifted you up and his mother placed a hand on his shoulder.

"It'll be ok Draco. He's in a better place now." The two of them walked to the Great Hall. As he entered people turned and looked. He payed them no mind as he walked to where Harry and his friends were. Hermione saw him first. She gasped and the others turned to look at her. She pointed in Draco's direction with tear filled eyes. As the others turned more sobs ensued. Harry walked over and examined your body.

"What happened?" Draco sighed holding you tighter.

"I thought everything was over and went to find him. I did he was fine. But as he was coming over to me some Death Eater apparated behind him. I tried to say something but it happened so fast. The light...then he was laying at my feet. I killed the bloody Death Eater. Then I brought them here. I didn't know what else to do." His jaw clenched tight.

"You did the right thing Draco. Thank you. Bring him over here." They walked to an empty blanket and Draco Layed you down. He ran his hand over your cheek again.

"I wish I could have done something. I'm so useless." Harry placed a hand on his back.

"You did all you could. I'm sure he knows that too. He would never blame you for something like that." Draco released a breath and nodded.

"Thank you. I mean it." Harry nodded and patted his back.

"I'll owl you when its time. Unless you'd like to stay?" Harry stood and dusted off his pants.

"No. My mom needs my help with things at home. Were moving. He was in that house. She doesn't want to live there anymore. Neither do I." The two parted ways. Draco turned back to look at the destroyed castle.

"Goodbye Y/N. I love you."

1.12.2021