Chapter 24 - Malfoy Manor

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We were stopped as we stood before the gates . The men holding us laughed as a figure began to appear . A woman slipped towards us and stopped as she reached the gates .

The man holding me pushed me and Harry forwards so the woman could get a better look . It didn't take long to realise it was my aunt on the other side of the steel gates . Her eyes grew big and a malicious grin appeared on her face .

"Arabella " she whispered "welcome home "

I glared at her and gasped when I got yanked back .

The gates slowly opened and chills rushed down my spine . Hermione and Ron gave me a sympathetic look .

As we entered the manor I could sense a cold atmosphere . The grand fireplace was not lit and the hall was dimly lighted .

Bellatrix skipped inside and spun around .

"Draco " she shouted in a sing song voice " oh Draco "

Draco appeared and froze as he took in the sight . I avoided looking at him .

Bellatrix then threw Harry to the ground and pulled up his hair .

"Is it him ? Is it Harry Potter " she hissed

As Draco inspected Harry with Bellatrix , Narcissa and Lucius appeared . They walked in with their wands in their hand . I watched them intently .

Narcissa glanced over at Hermione and Ron but froze when she saw me . I looked at her with glossy eyes , fighting back any emotion .

I quickly glanced away and broke the eye contact , my lip quivering slightly . I could sense her eyes on me .

Lucius pulled his arm back ready to notify the dark Lord in case it was Harry Potter but one of the men broke the silence .

"We found this in the girls bag " the man said as he pointed to Hermione and held up the sword of Gryffindor .

Bellatrix flared her nostrils and glared at Hermione .

"Cissy , put the boys in the cellar , me and you are going to have a little chat . Girl to girl " Bellatrix said as she ran to grab Hermione

Narcissa Pointed her wand at Ron and Harry and led them to the dungeon .

I was stood isolated and didn't know what to do .

"Ari " Hermione shouted .

Bellatrix pinned her down and began casting a curse .

"Hermione " I shouted as I ran towards her

Bellatrix shot her wand at me and I fell backwards , I attempted to get back up but my mother had already got a hold of me .

"Shhh" my mother whispered as she hugged me .

I was on my knees and fought against my mother's grasp , tears were now rolling down my pale cheeks .

"Shh , you're safe now , stop fighting" she continued to whisper .

My head rested on her shoulder as I helplessly watched Hermione get tortured . Her screams echoing through the manor . I squeezed my eyes shut and finally collapsed into my mother's arms . Crying against her chest .

"Make it stop " I whispered back "please "

Narcissa continued comforting me , she was as helpless as I was in the situation.

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