|In The Dark|

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ANNABELLE LUPIN-BLACK

"Did you miss me, Dahlia?" he asked. Tears welled up in my eyes and I felt sick. I tried to back away but the death eater that took me, shoved me forward. Crouch reached out and stroked my cheek and I flinched. "It's been so long, my daughter." he said. "You aren't my father." I snapped. He scoffed. "This again? It's getting rather old, dear." he said. "Why am I here?" I asked. "Your mother and I missed you, didn't we Bella?" he said. "We did." I looked behind me and Bellatrix was walking over. She twirled my hair in her fingers and a chill went down my spine. "Where's Draco? I want to see Draco." I said. They all laughed. "He's busy." one of the death eaters said. My face fell. "What did you do to him?" I asked. "How precious. She cares about her cousin." Crouch said. "I knew she would pick this family." Bellatrix said. "I didn't- I'm not-" I started. "Did you tell anyone about Draco?" Bellatrix asked. I looked down. "I didn't do that for you. I did that for him." I spat. "Sure." Crouch said. "If you were really as righteous as you say you are, you would have told your faggot father or the chosen one." Bellatrix said. "Don't call my dad that!" I yelled. Then I felt the sharp sting as she slapped me across the face. My head whipped to the side and I whimpered. "Please, just take me to Draco." I said quietly. They exchanged looks. "Maybe we should let her watch." Crouch said. "Just as motivation to keep quiet." Bellatrix said. They nodded. The next thing I knew, I was being dragged down to the cellar. As we got closer, I could hear it. Grunts and soft cries. I recognized the sound. They opened the door to the cellar and it was dim. "You like that? Fucking faggot." a man spat. My stomach lurched. Bellatrix pulled me closer and he came into view. Amycus Carrow was there. He had Draco bent over a table, gripping his hair, holding his head down. Draco's boxers were down at his ankles and Carrow was thrusting into him. I was frozen.

"Don't worry, Dahlia. He's enjoying it." Bellatrix whispered. Draco's eyes opened and he looked at me. I saw tears falling down his face and I had to do something. I saw Crouch's wand tucked in his jacket and I reached in and grabbed it. I aimed the wand at Carrow and spoke. "Stupefy!" I yelled. Carrow was thrown back and he hit the wall. "What the fuck?!" he roared. "Expelliarmus." Bellatrix snapped. The wand was pulled from my hand and into hers. Draco pulled up his boxers and tried to stand. "Anna? What are you doing here?" he asked. Before I could speak, Crouch clamped his hand over my mouth. "Did you take her?!" Draco yelled. "Now, now, Draco. You knew we had to be sure she didn't tell anyone our secret." she said. "I told you she didn't! Why couldn't you just leave her alone?" he asked. "Because." Crouch snapped. "What the fuck is this? I didn't finish." Carrow said. Draco looked at him and wiped away his tears. "Who is that?" Carrow asked, pointing to me. "My daughter." Bellatrix said. "Interesting. Can I try her out instead?" he asked. My eyes widened and I shook my head. "No, please no!" I screamed. But it was a muffled noise. I tried to pull away but he grabbed my bound wrists. Carrow dragged me to the table and threw me against it so my back collided with the wood. He gripped my neck and I struggled to get up. "No! Bellatrix, please. Let her go. Please." Draco begged. Carrow chuckled and leaned down to kiss me. "I don't know, Draco. Carrow didn't get to finish." Crouch said. "Take me! Take me instead." he said. I looked at Draco quickly. "Let her go and take me." Draco said. Carrow shrugged and tossed me back to Crouch. Draco walked over and exhaled a shaky breath as he bent down over the table. Carrow chuckled and trailed his hand down Draco's back. Tears fell to my cheeks. "Take her to my bedroom. I don't want her to see this." Draco said. "Fine." Bellatrix grumbled. "He's no fun." Crouch added. They dragged me upstairs and tossed me in Draco's bedroom, locking the door. I pounded against the door, screaming. "Let me out! Don't hurt him!" I screamed. But they were gone. I paced back and forth, then I tried to cut the ropes on my wrists, then I tried to break the door. Eventually, I just sat on the floor and cried. I know what it's like to be bent over a table and robbed of all your power. I still remember every second of that night. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. If there's one thing I wish I could protect someone from, it's this. And now Draco has to suffer through it. Just then, the door opened and Draco limped in. "Draco-" I said. I stood up and he glanced over at me. He walked over and cut the ropes off my wrists. I reached out to hug him and he backed away. "Draco, I- I'm sorry." I said quietly. He wiped his tears away and cleared his throat. "Don't tell anyone." he said quietly. I just nodded. Then he walked into his bathroom and locked the door. I heard the shower turn on but the sound of the water couldn't drown out his sobs. When he came out, I saw his red, puffy eyes and I felt a pit in my stomach. "Draco, are you alright?" I asked. He sat down on the floor and hugged his knees. "It hurts." he mumbled. I sat next to him and he fought back tears. "It's not your fault." I said. He choked back sobs and I pulled him in my arms. He buried his face in my shirt and broke down. "It's not your fault." I whispered. I combed his hair with my fingers and he cried and cried.