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Backstabber

DRACO MALFOY

"Crucio," Avery said. The light flashed and I screamed. I thrashed in the chair and struggled against the bounds. I could feel the ropes digging into my skin and blood seeping from my skin. The spell broke and they laughed. I gasped for air and sweat dropped down my cold clammy skin. This has been going on for 2 days. Ever since I helped them escape. The Dark Lord didn't want to kill me because he thinks he can use me as a contingency for Caroline. They have been torturing me, beating me, starving me, anything they can do. I don't care. I don't regret anything. Caroline and Theo are safe. That's all I cared about. It doesn't matter what happens to me. I just wish I had a proper goodbye with her. "Pathetic," Yaxley said. "You would have made a terrible father," Avery added. I gritted my teeth and dug my nails into my skin. "Ah but remember that kid wasn't even his. One of us fucked his girlfriend and knocked her up!" Avery spat. "Bastard!" I screamed. I struggled and tried to get free. Yaxley grabbed the roots of my hair and jerked my head up. "You aren't nearly as fun as her, you know? The Potter girl...damn Great tits, fucking tight as hell and-" he started. "I'm going to fucking kill you!" I screamed. I spit in his face and he laughed as he wiped it away. Then I felt the burn on my arm and they felt it too. They left quickly and a few minutes later returned. They released the bounds and yanked me from the chair. "It's time, get ready to fight loverboy" Avery taunted. The next thing I knew, I was at Hogwarts.

CAROLINE POTTER

"Lightning has struck! I repeat, lightning has struck!" a voice came from the radio. Bill and Fleur whipped around and looked at it. They listened as the voice spoke more. I didn't understand it. I think the boy was speaking in code. Theo and I looked at eachother and he shrugged. "What's going on?" I asked. "Harry- your brother, he's at Hogwarts. They're calling the entire order there." he said. My heart stopped and I quickly stood up. I started to go upstairs when Theo spoke. "Caroline, wait-" Theo said. I looked at him. "What are you doing? You can't go! You're still healing!" he said. I nearly laughed. "Are you mad?! I don't have a choice!" I said. He looked at Bill and Fleur for help and they nodded. "Caroline, he's right. Your body and mind is still healing." Fleur said. "Not to mention your magic. It's not strong enough. You didn't use magic for 7 months." Bill added. "I have one purpose. Ever since Voldemort murdered my parents and tried to murder me, I've had one job. Defeat him and save the Wizarding World. This isn't optional!" I exclaimed. "You need rest, not more fighting," Theo said. "I will rest when this is over." I snapped. They sighed. "Harry isn't going to-" Theo started. "Harry isn't here. And he does not own me. Nobody does. I'm going. If you want to try and stop me, go ahead. But you'll lose." I said. A smile tugged at the corner of Theo's lips and he nodded. "Fine," he said. Then we all went outside and apparated to Hogsmeade. "Stay quiet," Bill said as he led us to the tunnel. We went through and got to a room in Hogwarts I'd never seen before. The first people I saw was Max talking to Parker. I froze and my eyes filled with tears. Memories of the last day I saw him flashed through my head. Tears fell to my cheeks and I felt Theo's hand on my shoulder. "Caroline," he said gently. I looked up and Max was walking towards me. His face lit up and I hugged him as tightly as I could. "Caroline! I thought you were- Where were you? I was so worried!" he asked. My face fell as I looked at him. He didn't know. How could he? I looked at Theo and he looked at me with sorrow. "Malfoy Manor." I said quietly. His eyes widened. "How did you- why were you there?" he asked. "I was a prisoner, Max." I said, my voice barely above a whisper. He looked ill. He hugged me. "Are you alright? Did they-did they hurt you?" he asked. I nodded. "Yeah, Max. They hurt me," I whispered. I stepped back and he wiped my tears. "What did they do-" he started. I shook my head. "I can't-not now." I said. He nodded. "I never been more happy to see you," he said. I smiled and hugged him, kissing him on the cheek. "I missed you too." I said. "I have something for you. I found it in your dorm," he said as he dug through a duffel bag. "What is it?" I asked. Then he pulled out the dagger. The one I found at Grimmuald Place. "I know you have a wand but keep this too. Just in case," he said. I smiled. "Thanks, Max." I said. Then I tucked it into the pocket of my jacket. Then Hermione and Ron walked in and everyone looked at them. "Follow us," they said. We nodded and walked through the doors of the Great Hall. Then I saw him. Snape. The man who killed Dumbledore. We locked eyes and I glared at him. Backstabber.

Caroline Potter: Battle of Hogwarts Outfit