Pureblood (Lucius Malfoy) *COMPLETED*

CHAPTER 51 - OBLIVIATE

Arabella freezes, cringing at the feeling of his cold breath on her neck. He circles her slowly, like a shark hunting his prey before standing before her, an evil smirk on his face. "Arabella, dear..." His croaky voice sounds out.

Any other person would have fainted in fear of that voice.

Any other except Arabella.

"My lord." She bows her head slightly.

"What became of your journey? Did you find him?"

Arabella stays silent, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. She could tell him the truth, obtain her reputation but get her daughter and grandchild killed. Or she could stay silent.

But the consequences for the second option weren't much better than the first. 

"Arabella," Voldermort repeats. She looks up. "I'm waiting."

"No," Arabella says, biting the bullet. "I didn't find him."

Voldermort stares blankly at her for a long time before moving forward with one swift motion, grabbing her chin. She doesn't flinch, even as she stares into his cold blue eyes, feeling nothing but emptiness. She feels him digging in her mind, using all she can to block her memories from him. But she fails, for he was far more stronger than her.

She manages to block a few, seeing what he sees.

Kelly's voice... Harry limp on the floor, his face bloody... "You're gonna be a grandma..."

With all her power, she blocks Lucius from her mind, almost sighing in relief when she realises she'd succeeded. And yet, she had also failed.

Voldermort stands back, a faint smile on his face. "You found the girl." He meets her gaze. "And she's... with child."

Arabella feels a burst of anger suddenly emerge from inside her. "You stay away from my daughter!"

The dark lord merely laughs coldly. "I see your maternal side has finally begun to show." He looks at her, almost expecting her to laugh with him but she narrows her eyes furiously. He stays silent, eventually sighing in defeat.

"Oh, Arabella... you shouldn't have lied." She straightens her posture, realising what was to come next.

She would face her death, not run.

"But you did bring back some very reliable information about the boy. That's enough to allow you to keep your life." Arabella listens carefully, sighing in relief. "Thank you my lord. I- "

"Avada kedavra!"

A flash of green hits Arabella right in the chest, sending her crashing into the nearby wall. Her lifeless body falls to the ground, a look of shock still on her face.

"But you are no longer of use to me."

Voldermort smirks, turning away from the body, his low voice calling out once more.

"Nagini... dinner."

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Kelly stands near the table, watching guiltily as Harry struggles to wrap his arm in the bandage, grumbling lowly. She was mad at him for what had happened. After all, he knew she was with Lucius and yet he didn't resist her whilst she was under the spell. But then she realised, if his... love for her was true, then he wouldn't have exactly objected. After a moment she sighs, moving forward to help him when she's pulled back by her arm, Lucius giving her a look.

"Lucius- "

"No."

She frowns, "He's hurt."