870 Days || Hermione x (male) OC

Chapter 4

Warning: Mention of abuse and assault.

If there's one thing Maxon hates the most other than getting woken up for stupid reasons.

It's the torture training his Father gives him before leaving for school.

The said training got even more torturous when the attack at the Quidditch World Cup got reported by the Daily Prophet.

And Maxon didn't like his gut hurting when he found out about this. Death Eaters were present at that time and it's a coincidence that his Father wanted him to leave the place immediately. It's also suspicious that the Malfoys are hurrying to leave the place too.

He didn't made it much of a deal anymore when his training started. He forgot all about it so is the girl he's been wondering about in his camera.

Even though his training only lasted two weeks. His physical and mental health gone down drastically. He rarely smiles anymore. His little brother Neilson found this worrying but he didn't question it because his Father also did it to him but less torturous and dangerous.

It is now September 1st which means the two brothers will be leaving for Durmstrang. Their Father sent their trusted helper Mr. Ivanov to drive them to Thames.

The grey haired boy didn't like the idea of driving one bit.

"Father, Can you please just make Ivanov apparate us to Thames?" He asked looking bothered.

"How many times do I have to tell you this Maxon? Apparating to the docks in the middle of daylight is risky. You've been doing this for four years now, Grow up and be a man!" He snarled. Maxon tried his best to cover his emotion. His jaw tensed. Clenching his fists, he looked away and sighed.

"I'm sorry, Father. I'll get going now" He said quickly looking down and bowed.

He walked outside the Manor quickly and hopped inside the back seat. He took a deep breathe muttering Ваниль, Пятерка, Октябрь to himself.

As much as he hates to be inside a car again. He couldn't go against his Father's words even if he protest he'll back down quickly without standing up for himself.

They drove to the docks in silence. Maxon is listening to music in his headphones, eyes closed while muttering his safe words to himself.

Ваниль, Пятерка, Октябрь

Kai looked at him worried. He knows the reason why his brother is acting like that but he couldn't do anything to ease his nerves down. The trauma he got when he was kid from the accident didn't leave his system for eleven years. His treatment in the Wizarding World didn't help him at all. The professional help he got from the muggle world helped him a bit but it wasn't enough.

Maxon's nightmares about that night comes and go. He got medications to help him sleep sometimes when for when he suddenly wakes up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep. Sometimes the medication isn't enough for him to fall back asleep, he has to tire himself out just to get back into the nightmare he woke up from.

They arrived at the docks rather quickly and that made Maxon to exhale in relief.

He was first to jump off the car and take his bags and trunk. Kai got his too but before they walk away to the ship Mr. Ivanov called their names.

"Your Father told me to make sure both of you get extra lessons for your Dark Arts." He said looking directly at Maxon.

"I've already talked to Headmaster Karkaroff and he's pleased to know that Mr. Neilson is now attending Durmstrang. Go board the ship now, Be well the both of you." He bowed and walked away to the car.