3 A.M. (Oliver Wood) *ON HOLD*

Chapter Sixteen: Fifth Year

Celeste was quiet the entire train ride, since she wasn't sure what Lucius could possibly want to talk to her about. After the ball, Celeste had made sure she didn't do anything wrong while finishing the school year. She also hoped that he wouldn't want to talk to her about Ethan Rosier, and if he did, he wouldn't like what the girl had to say about the Rosier heir. She absolutely hated the git, but she knew her uncle and aunt wouldn't care how she felt about the boy, as long as they were sure she was going to their perfect choice for her husband. Hell, Celeste wasn't even sure if she'd ever want to get married, but even if she did, it wouldn't be to a guy like Ethan.

As soon as they had gotten off the train, Celeste and Draco spotted Narcissa and Lucius. Lucius held his obvious scowl as always, but Narcissa held a polite smile, which actually worried Celeste. Normally the woman would try to keep an emotionless face, but the fake smile chilled Celeste to her core. She knew the smile meant absolutely nothing good, so Celeste hoped the smile had nothing to do with herself or what Lucius wanted to speak to her about.

Narcissa grabbed Draco's hand, as Lucius wrapped his hand around Celeste's wrist, before the four apparated to Malfoy Manor. Seeing the manor again caused a chill to run down Celeste's spine. She hated the building more than anything, and it was all her uncle's fault.

"Go clean up for dinner." Narcissa commented, causing the two to run off.

Celeste felt her stomach fill with nerves as supper came closer, and when Draco came to get her, the girl was almost sure that she was going to be sick. Celeste sat quietly at the table as she ate, only talking when Narcissa or Draco spoke to her. Once supper was over, Draco and Narcissa were sent out of the room, and Celeste was told to stay with Lucius.

"Celeste, I know things have been hard for you. Your aunt and I have been doing our best to try and raise you the way your mother would've wanted. The punishments you've recieved are considerably light, compared to what they should be. The way you acted out at the ball has pretty much been forgiven, but for the summer, you will be unable to see your friends. I've been told you haven't really spoken to them much at school, so it shouldn't make much of a difference to you." Lucius stated, causing the girl to frown.

Celeste didn't understand how anyone could possibly believe her punishments were even close to light. Her punishments were harsh, and she despised Lucius for believing he was going light on her. She also hated that she was still being punished over the summer, since she really didn't do anything wrong at the ball.

"While on topic of the ball, I would like to inform you that I've spoken to the Rosier family. Ethan apologized for his actions, but we've all come to an agreement that you two are to be wedded once you graduate Hogwarts. You and Ethan will be engaged, and he's already sent over a ring." Lucius said, pulling a ring from his pocket.

Seeing the ring, Celeste felt her heart shatter in her chest. She had her future planned out for her, making her choices even less accountable than before.

"I don't wish to marry him, Uncle Lucius. He is a git, and he has no respect for women." Celeste commented, causing Lucius to narrow his eyes at her.

"Celeste, things like that aren't worth worrying about. You will marry this boy, and you will give a good name to our family. You will prove that the Malfoys have a perfect family, and you will serve your husband correctly. Next week will start your first lesson of being a good housewife. You will learn to like it, or you will regret everything you've done to our family." Lucius sneered, and the girl felt tears prick her eyes.

"He's terrible, Uncle Lucius! You can't do this to me! Let me be happy!" She cried, wiping her tears with her fingers.

In seconds, Lucius pulled out his wand and cried out,"Crucio!" while pointing his wand at Celeste. Celeste fell to the ground from the pain, screams and cries leaving her as her body felt like it was being ripped apart. Narcissa sat in the lounge room, holding her son as he tried to run to help Celeste. He had never heard the torture before, or when he did, it was nothing compared to this. He had heard Celeste be hit or hexed a few times, but he had never heard her be hit with an Unforgivable before.

"Save her, Mother!" Draco cried, looking up at Narcissa with tear filled eyes.

"Go to your room, your father wouldn't like to see you crying for her. I will go and try to stop this." Narcissa said, causing Draco to nod.

Once Draco was gone, Narcissa walked into the room where Lucius was torturing Celeste.

"She's had enough. She needs to be in good health for her classes next week, Lucius." Narcissa commented, causing Lucius to release the curse from Celeste.

"Take her to her room. She's not allowed out until dinner tomorrow, and she will not be able to send or recieve letters for the summer." Lucius spat, before leaving the room.

Hearing Celeste's screams reminded Lucius of his sister, and a few times when their father had tortured her for having Celeste. Torturing Celeste hurt Lucius, but she had to learn right from wrong, otherwise she'd tarnish the family name.

Narcissa helped Celeste to her room, before helping the girl lay down in her bed. Celeste was in a considerable amount of pain, but there wasn't much Narcissa could do. Lucius would know if she had helped the young girl, but luckily the man never checked on the children, so Narcissa could send Draco to Celeste.

"You can go see her, just be careful." Narcissa told Draco, and he quickly left his room.

Draco had seen his cousin laying in her bed, pain evident on her face. He watched tears roll down her face, which made his heart ache. Instead of saying anything to her, Draco climbed into her bed and carefully wrapped his arms around her, burying his face into her sore chest. She held him close to her, well, as close as her pained body would let her. The two fell asleep in each other's embrace, feeling the little bit of comfort they needed...

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A/N: I hope you guys liked this chapter. So, what did you think of part one?!

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