Born A Weapon

spinners end

(short chapter)
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17-07-1996

After father's last meeting with only the Malfoys, my mother and me, Narcissa was very upset due to the fact that Draco was now being forced to join and complete tasks that were in her eyes way too much for a 16-year-old boy.

So on one rainy afternoon, she was able to convince my mother to come along to Severus's house Mother being who she was could not resist the need to drag me along even though I had a full day of lazy bed rotting planned.

I slipped into a pair of baggy jeans that hung comfortably on my hips, paired with a soft, oversized sweater I had nicked from my father. The fabric was warm and familiar, filled with traces of his scent. I grabbed my coat, a thick, cosy layer to shield me from the chill outside. As I glanced in the hallway mirror, I caught my mother's disapproving gaze; it was clear she was less than thrilled with my choice of attire.

The whole way Mum and Aunt Cissy were arguing about every little detail and it was very clear that I was not included in their conversation at all

Bellatrix: Cissy! You can't do this he can't be trusted

Narcissa: the dark lord trusts him

In my head, I disagreed with her "Yes he trusts Snape somewhat but barely enough to tell him things in private and that's mostly things that aren't personal at all and aren't going to affect anything too much.

Bellatrix: the dark lord, 's mistaken

My mother never disagreed with my father on anything so I shot her a look that was quickly countered with a smack against the head.

Cissy: pss...

They knocked on the door and Wormtail let us in we walked up the narrow spiral stairs.

I knew the house all too well me and Draco would sometimes be dropped off at his house if our parents needed a baby sitter not that Snape appreciated it he never liked taking care of us but in a world where no one really liked you, you took anything you could and you didn't complain.

Snape: run along worm tail

The door slammed shut in his face and I sat down in the chair near the window deciding that silence was best in this situation.

Cissy: I know I ought not to be here.. the dark lord himself has forbidden me to speak-

Snape: if the dark lord has forbidden it you ought not to speak- put it down Bella we mustn't touch what isn't ours

I looked around and pinched the bridge of my nose embarrassed when I saw my mother touching some of Snape's stuff.

Snape: as it so happens I am aware of your situation Narcissa

Bellatrix: you? The dark lord told you?

Snape: your sister doubts me, and that's understandable. Over the past few years, I've played my part well, so well in fact that I have deceived one of the greatest wizards of all time.

Mother tsked he tongue like she didn't agree with him

Snape: Dumbledore is a great wizard, only a fool would question it.

Narcissa: I don't doubt you, Severus.

Bellatrix: You should be proud, Cissy. As should Drao.

Narcissa: He's just a boy.

That was a bunch of bullcrap yes Draco was just 16 and it was a bit on the edge asking him to kill someone but hadn't I been doing the exact same thing since I was like 6 years old? And no one had stepped up for me then and told my parents they couldn't tell their 6 year old daughter to commit heinous crimes in their name

Snape: I can't change the Dark Lord's mind. But it might be possible for me to help Draco.

Bellatrix: "Severus... - Swear to it.

Make the unbreakable vow. It's just empty words.

He'll give it his best effort when it matters most. He'll just slither back into his hole.

Coward..."

Mother sissed in his ear as she taunted him she always did that when she wanted to intimidate someone and most of the time it worked

"Take out your wand.

i watched in awe as severus and narcissa locked hands and mother started casting the spell i looked at the lines of lights tying their promise together with fear in my heart i never thought severus would go this far for draco or narcissa but that goes to show even the coldest people still feel some sort of affection

Will you, Severus Snape, watch over Draco Malfoy, as he attempts to fulfil the Dark Lord's wishes?"

Snape; I will.

Bellatrix; And will you, to the best of your ability, protect him from harm?

Snape; I will.

Bellatrix; And, if Draco should fail, will you carry out the deed the Dark Lord has ordered Drako to perform?

Snape; I Will.