The Malfoy Affair

Magical Strength Comes At A Price

Draco's Pov

The Dark Lord has been relentless in his search for father and Renn.

Everyday he's growing more and more deranged and discombobulated.

I was terrified.

He hasn't hurt mother and I yet but we also weren't allowed to leave the grounds at all as we were his only weapon to bring Lucius and Renn back if it came down to it according to him.

In other words I haven't been able to leave this bloody manor to go and try to speak with professor Snape.

He hasn't been at the manor at all since the Dark Lord crucio'd him the day Renn and my father left.

As the days grew on I was starting to lose more and more hope.

That was until today.

As I was strolling in the gardens trying to take my mind off of things for a while I heard that the front ward was tripped by the front gate. Only Malfoy's were alerted when the wards went off.

My heart skipped a beat as I knew that there was only one death eater who came through our front gate instead of the floo or apparating.

Professor Snape.

I immediately apparated to the front gates bringing me face to face with the man that I had been desperately trying to see for weeks.

His onyx eyes briefly widened at my appearance obviously not expecting me to appear in front of him  but soon an impassive look crossed over his features.

"What is it Draco ?" He drawled out in his typical disinterested tone.

"I was wondering if you had a few minutes to spare Godfather ? I have a few questions about my father and Renn." His face tightened at my statement but I had waited too long for this opportunity to not come right out and say it.

His rigid stance shifted as he went to go start walking around me but I stepped in front of him before he could.

"Please I'm just worried about them I know something isn't right !" I exclaimed while throwing my hands up starting to get frustrated.

Before I knew it the collar of my shirt was being grabbed and I was being pulled forward until my back was pushed up against the side of the house elves quarters.

While still holding onto my shirt the professor put his finger over his mouth to shush me before he whispered out mufflatio and then a response. "There are too many prying eyes and listening ears around the manor. Listen to me Draco and listen closely, even if I knew anything I would not be able tell you."

My expression and heart dropped at his words but before I could respond he continued.

"You are a talented occlumens but you are no match for the Dark Lord, therefore the knowledge is not safe for you to know." He now released my shirt and went to turn to walk away.

I grabbed onto his sleeve before he could though.

"Release my robe this instant Draco !"