How It Started

Chapter 62 - Vesper Malfoy.

I held onto the red mark on my face, glaring at the now unconscious Selina. Fred shot a glare directly back at me, as I crossed my arms.

" Nagini! " I heard Selina softly mumble, I looked over to where her hand had weakly fallen onto the floor, following its line up, I watched in horror as the snake quickly slithered into the room. I murmured a curse word, holding my wand out to Harry and Ron, Draco held his wand up to the rest of the group.

Nagini hissed, slithering over by my brother and I's feet. I cringed as I heard the repelling sound of the snakes tongue moving around.

" Malfoy's. " The snake hissed, although it held the strong and disgusting voice of the dark lord. I exchanged a panic glance with Draco, before clearing my throat, the snake drifted closer to my feet now.

" Hello. " I answered, with a weak smile. My carefree demeanour stripped immediately, the snake moved its head directly next to my feet, it took the best of my ability not to move away.

" You did well today. " The snake continued, I nodded, my arms shaking lightly with the stress the snake had added to the atmosphere. Nagini quickly slithered past me, taking refuge in the corner of the room. I eyed her, confused on why she had stopped moving.

" Please continue. " The dark lords voice was loud and clear, the snake shook its head at the group in-front of us. I looked over to meet Harrys grim expression, that matched my brothers as he waited for my next move.

" Sir- " I began but judging by the recoiled position of the snake, it would do a lot worse things to the others, than I could. I cleared my throat raising my wand at the group, once again. My hand had begun shaking as I moved it along the crowd.

" Potter. " The snake hissed, noticing the guest in the room. She stayed still however I could see her glance rested on him.

" Come on, Miss Malfoy. " The snake ushered, I raised my wand at Harry. Biting down on my tongue and closing my eyes, I looked directly at the snake as a plan formed in my head. I would dare ever use this curse unless necessary. I directed my wand at Nagini, quickly.

" Crucio! " I yelled, the snake began withering in pain, hissing as it did so. I cringed at my actions but ushered everyone hurry, Nagini's loud noises would be indicating towards an issue occurring. I looked at Dobby for help on what to do next, he observed Ron's wound awfully slowly and I nearly yelled at him.

" We're going to have to Apparate. " He explained, Hermione looked up at Ron and then at Dobby. She shook her head firmly, he eyed her, sympathetically, well as sympathetic as a house-elves gaze could get. I looked back over at Nagini on the floor, despite all the snake had done, I couldn't help but feel awful as it squirmed about.

Ron shook his head at Hermione, helping her up and over to Dobby. Fred lifted Selina, carrying her in his arms as he walked over to the group. Dobby had a firm grip on Harrys shoulders and everyone began holding hands, Draco stood apart from the group.

Ron had already informed me I'd be leaving as soon as we got out of here, so I offered him my hand. He smiled with a shake of his head, my previous smile faltered as I urged he hurry.

" Vess I cant- " He began, however, I snatched his hand as footsteps hurriedly approached the room. I whipped my wand uncursing Nagini, Mattheo came running in, holding his dagger out at our group, what good would that do?

" You'll regret that. " I heard the dark lords voice hiss.

Everything seemed to happen at once from that moment onwards, The snake jumped forward and Mattheo threw a dagger as we apparated.

The sickening motion of this process, reminded me very much of the first time I had done this, I felt a piercing pain on my shoulder, as if something sharp had nicked it, but before long we landed. I observed my shoulder, to see a striking red mark.

" Shit. " I said, realising that Mattheos dagger must of gotten through as well, I searched everyone for wounds. Everyone seemed pretty much unscathed, despite of course, previous wounds. I heard a loud yell, and connected the voice to Harry.

I froze with horror, slowly turning around. To my relief and horror, I saw Dobby leaning against Harrys frame, the dagger fresh through the pillow. I ran over, as did everyone else as they observed the wound.

" Hermione help! " Harry cried, she shook her head and before I had a proper chance to see the wound I had harsh thoughts towards her. However, the wound was piercing and no amount of medicine, I knew, would fix it. Dobby uttered a few words to Harry, quiet enough so that I was not able to hear them.

My eyebrows furrowed and my jaw went slack as Dobbys lifeless frame collapsed against Harrys frame, almost instantly, like a chain reaction, Harry began sobbing, clutching on to his friend for dear life. I pet his shoulder, stroking Dobbys arm in sympathy.

I had never had the chance to know the elf particularly well, although I knew he was a kind spirit and had helped and attempted to help Harry on many occasions. I walked away, giving Harry some space.

" C'mon guys. " I said, indicating they do the same. They all followed as we walked across the sand, as we reached a certain distance away, Ron stared at me.

" We had a deal. " He reminded me, I nodded responding to his glare with my own. I gestured in harry's direction, the death-eaters mark on my wrist very much present now.

" One of my boyfriends friends has just died. " I informed him, he eyed me with a ridiculing laugh.

" Who's to say he wants to be your boyfriend anymore? " He asked, my hard-set expression faltered at this comment. I hadn't thought about this previously.

" Exactly. " He said, I felt a cold arm fall on my shoulder, thankfully not the one that was hurt.

" Watch your tone, Weasel. " My brother retorted, with a low laugh. Ron's gaze moved upwards.

" Malfoy. " He said coldly, I watched as Selina raised from Fred's arms and stood up. She looked over at me, a hurt expression clear on her face.

" Did you lie about that kiss between you and Mattheo too? " She asked me, my eyes widened at her implication. I shook my head vigorously, opening my mouth to say something in return.

" Was your relationship with Harry a set up too? " She asked me, folding her arms. I shut my mouth, fighting the urge to cry, as I listened to her assumptions.

" No- " I began, Fred interrupted my statement.

" Debatable. " Fred argued.