Lightning *Fred Weasley love*

The meeting

  "Harry's birthday?" I asked sitting further into my seat "he's not going to get hurt either right?"

  "We can't control that" Narcissa said holding my hand "but that is the only time we can get you out, now before we explain too much why don't you go put on the business casual outfit I bought for you. The dark lord and the rest of his death eaters will be arriving this afternoon, I don't want us to be surprised by it it's safer to be ready earlier"

I took the bags of clothing that Narcissa gave me and walked upstairs
I heard them whispering to each other but I continued on
If it was important I would know

The outfit she picked for me was a simple black dress, with red details and a pair of dark heels to wear with it
I looked in the mirror and felt so unlike myself
I never dress up, the only time I have was for the ball in my 4th year
Worse was the way my face looked
Bruises were still healing from the previous night and I had large circles under my eyes.
My neck was lined with scabs from where Fenrir held me and my face looked dull, the way I felt I suppose
I haven't gone this long without talking to Fred since I began school...I hope he's doing ok.
Harry too.
I wish I could be with them, to lean on Fred as I cried
To look at Harry and know someone was there who understood my suffering
At least he's with my mum...I'm sure she was waiting for him on the other side and guided him through the gates

Later that night I could hear cracking happen outside of the manor, multiple wizards were apparating here for the meeting
I'm sure Voldemort will be here last

Lucius arrived earlier this afternoon
Draco's mum isn't awful to be around, she's warm and friendly. Draco's dad is a different story, he's cold and heartless.
He arrived when I went downstairs to show Narcissa the outfit and to see if it was appropriate to wear for the meeting
She was adjusting the red details when he walked in
He glared at me darkly and yelled that I needed to be on my best behavior when "the dark lord" arrived
He told me he didn't trust a single Gryffindor and found us all to be worthless and selfish
I wanted to retaliate but decided against it, I left to go upstairs instead
Draco yelled at his dad and I heard a few slaps afterward, when I reached his room he came storming in after face beaten red
Bellatrix arrived when he slammed his door shut and was yelling about something for the meeting
I took the medicine that his mum used for me and applied it to his split lip, we stayed in his room most of the afternoon, he told me we didn't need to leave until Voldemort arrived

  "So I can't tell you our plan, but I can give you advice on how to be in the same room as him" Draco said sitting on his bed
He was dressed in an all-black suit, everyone in the meeting was going to be in dark colors

I sat beside him ready to listen to his advice

  "Don't talk unless he addresses you, you don't want to make yourself more of a target than you already are. Don't reveal anything about the order to him, you mastered Occlumency so keep your guard up all the way don't let anyone in no matter what. Do not drink or eat anything on the table it's for show" no problems there I still had no appetite "Nagini his snake is pure evil, I've seen her eat wizards whole don't give her a reason to do the same to you, if she approaches don't look her in the eye. If we can help it sit by me, if a spot is occupied by me I'll do my best to move the bastard out of it. If he begins to yell, avoid eye contact. Are you nervous?" He asked looking at my shaking hands

  "Draco I want to go home" I said softly "I want you and your mother to come with me, I don't like the idea of leaving you two here when it all goes down..."

He hugged me tightly
  "We will be fine, if Harry can defeat him we will be a real family"

I hugged him back and then got off of the bed
  "Do I look presentable?"

He nodded

Three knocks hit the door to his room
I looked at him for guidance on who it was but he looked annoyed
  "It's my dad, my mum only knocks once"

Draco went up to the door and cracked it open
  "What"

  "Show respect to me you ungrateful child. He's here and ready for both of you" Lucius said agitated

Draco closed the door on his dad's face and then turned to me
He took a deep breath
  "Ready?"

I walked up to him and took a deep breath as well
  "As I'll ever be"

Draco took my hand and walked downstairs with me
Everything was quiet, if I didn't know better I would think no one was in the house at all not even an Elf.
We walked from the stairs to two large brown doors
Draco looked at me and then let go of my hand
He opened the door with both of his hands and glared at the room

There at the head of the table, was Voldemort. His grey skin and sunken in face told me enough about his demeanor
Cruel and wicked, that's what he was known for
Looking around the room, carefully not making eye contact with Voldemort I scanned faces
Lucius was sitting beside Voldemort, Snape was opposite of him
Narcissa was beside her husband and Bellatrix was across from her
The rest of the table consisted of Yaxley, the Carrows, Greyback, Dolohov, Rookwood, Crabbe, Goyle the parents not the students, and lastly Barty Crouch.
Two empty seats sat away from each other
I tried not to panic as Draco walked up to a seat that was empty next to his mother, and the other occupied by Yaxley

  "Move" Draco said to Yaxley

  "Black can sit next to Barty, we saved her a special seat" Yaxley smirked

  "I don't think so" Draco bit back "move"

  "Draco quit it and sit down" Lucius snapped at him

I looked at Barty and he snickered
  "Come sit" Barty gestured to the empty seat "I only bite if you ask"

"I'll sit there you can sit with my mum" Draco said moving to that seat

Lucius got out of his
"Sit down" he demanded

I looked at Draco and he looked pained but sat down anyways

I felt my legs tremble but I held my head high as I walked over to the empty seat that Barty sat beside
I wouldn't let him see my fear
I am Electra Black I am brave
I have my dad and mum's bravery

 
The room became quiet again
Voldemort looked around the table and then at last on me
  "Welcome" he expressed