Mrs Malfoy

Chapter 34

The October half-term was coming to an end. I woke under Narcissa's grasp.

Taking a long look at her sound face, I shed a small tear. "I am going to miss you so much, Cissy. You've done so much for me and I can't thank you enough. I don't want to leave yet but I know I have to" I sniffled quietly and wiped away my tears, kissing her on the forehead.

Her eyes flickered open and she smiled at me, "were you saying something darling?" I shook my head as another tear fell. I wiped it quickly hoping she didn't see it.

She took her hand to my cheek and rubbed her thumb across my cheekbone, "darling, why are you crying" she frowned looking into my eyes.

"I have to leave Narcissa, today" her eyes widened and she parted her lips slightly.

"But, school doesn't start until Monday? It's only Friday. Where are you going" my heart broke seeing her this upset.

"I am going back to school, before everyone else. I don't want to but I feel like I have to" I said softly, running a hand through her perfect hair.

"You don't have to" she pouted, her voice cracking ever so slightly. "Please explain to me why you need to leave, baby?"

I sighed, "I'm doing it for Draco" she bit her bottom lip in confusion and quirked a brow. "The cabinet... if I can just get it finished, his life would be easier. His task will be over sooner and he will have less pressure on him. I'm thinking of you by doing this" I smiled

She shook her head at my elaboration, "no Y/N, please you can't leave me. I need you here, even if it's only for a few more days I-" she began to cry.

"Cissy, look at me. The sooner it's done, the more time I will have to spend with you" she nodded slowly, accepting my point. I cupped her face in my hands and kissed her softly.

***

I decided on leaving without saying a word, that way Draco wouldn't be suspicious. I spent some more time with Cissy before leaving, which was a hard thing to do.

It feels like we need each other to survive. Growing closer is the hardest part of this relationship. It's like I had everything I ever wanted but then I had to leave. It hurt, to say the least.

I boarded the empty train, everything about going back to Hogwarts felt so wrong. I felt as though I belonged no more. I had found my home, in Narcissa's arms.

I looked out the window, watching the train pass the greenery in Scotland. The train felt like it had been running for eternity and all I could think about was my love.

By the time I had reached Hogwarts, it was breaching dusk. The cloudy sky made the school look murky and unwelcoming. "This was a mistake" I whispered to myself as the train came to a halt.

I stood up, grabbing my luggage and exited the train. I looked up at the grand castle before me. There were a few lights on, shining through windows. Must be the students that stayed for the holidays.

I realised I had been standing and staring for a while as goosebumps covered my body and I began to shiver. I walked up to the castle, ready to finish the cabinet.

***

I stood in front of the cabinet once more. I took a deep breath before performing the incantation again.

Once it was done, I felt too ashamed to test it. It should have been Draco to fix it, and he doesn't even know I'm here. It felt like the right thing to do at the time but now... it feels wrong.

I leaned against the cabinet and slid down to the floor. I then pulled my knees up to my face and buried my head in my hands. "Why is my life so complicated" I whined.

"Y/N?" I heard a male voice whisper. I jumped at the sudden sound, looking up. My eyes met with Draco's. "Why are you here?" he asked me, walking closer.

I pulled myself to my feet and brushed off my jeans. "I came to see if there was anything else I could do to speed up the process. I- I'm not sure I've done anything though" He walked even closer and stood next to me.

"Well, Y/N. There is only one way to find out" Before I knew it, he placed another songbird into the cabinet and shut the door.

I subconsciously grabbed his hand and held it tight. He gave it a little squeeze when the echoing of the bird stopped. I looked at him with teary eyes, "Draco I-"

But I was cut off, the bird began to sing again. This time, it got louder and louder. I wiped my tears with my free hand, a smile crept across my face. "Y/N! We did it! Well... you did it"

He flung his arms around me and I cried into his shoulder happily. "Wait, why are you crying?" he pulled away, examining my face.

"It's just... nothing. I'm happy, that's all" I smiled. We had done it, but now this meant the second part of the task needed to be completed. My stomach twisted into knots at the thought of Draco killing Dumbledore.

"Draco. I am going to inform Bella that this is done. But when it comes to it, I will be by your side" I whispered.

"You don't have to do that" he sighed sadly.

"I want to"