I promise (book one)

Chapter 23~ I'll be waiting

(Draco)

"Expecto Patronum." I said softly watching the silver dragon sprout from the end of my wand. "Protect her," I said to the dragon. "And come and find me when you can't protect her anymore." I concluded. A look of gratitude was in Hermione's eyes and a small smile spread across her face. "I will be back before I take off. I promise." With that I stepped out and shut the door placing every kind of locking charm I knew. I began walking to my fate.

"Ah Draco." The Dark Lord said with a smirk. "I trust you are ready for tonight?"

"Yes sir, my mask and robes are in my room." I say void of any emotion.

"Very good, shall we wait for the rest of your team?" He said offering me a seat.

I accepted the one in front of the coffee table. "Accio plans." I muttered and a map of Hogwarts flew to the table.

"Currently there are 5 entry ways to the school that have been mapped out, normally I would suggest we each divide and conquer but that may not be our best option."

"Why is that Draco?" The Dark Lord asked.

"Well sir though more than likely anyone left in Hogwarts would be extremely weak and easy to capture but, the elfs have their kitchen under the great hall. The great hall was one of the few areas that was not as badly distroyed. More than likely the kitchens were left in tack. This means surviving students could have been helped by some house elfs that survived. Not only that many of the students from the D.A. have yet to be found. This can pose concern due to them being lead by second generations of the first army that was built. Many of the students that were teaching were also very advanced in D.A.D.A, meaning they could and may rival Pansy, Blazie, and Myself due to being taught similarly. I have absolutely no concern for my dear Aunty but I do know it is not time to lose our most loyal members." I explained.

"And why is that?" My father pointed out. "After all we have won. Everyone is now joining us."

"Exactly," I began, "everyone is joining us and we do not know who may be a spy. If the order was to form again and we were careless they could have valuable information and could lead to our downfall." I finished.

"Well done Draco." The Dark Lord said happily. "Lucius you should learn a thing or two from your son."

My father bent his head in shame. "Yes my Lord."

"Draco," He began, "I am thinking of moving you up in your rank. Make me proud and you just might be."

"Thank you my Lord." I said as I bowed politely.

Suddenly a knock came from the door.

"Come in." The Dark Lord chimed.

In walked Blazie, Pansy, and my Auntie all in their Death Eater cloaks with masks at their sides.

"Ah! Perfect." The Dark Lord said happily. "Draco do go get your stuff then appearate to Hogwarts. Yes?"

"Of course my Lord I will be but a moment." I said as I bowed then walked off. I quickly made my way upstairs and opened my door to see Hermione with her nose in a book and my Patronus resting lazily on her shoulders. Closing the door quickly I cast a silencing charm. She looked up to me and smiled softly.

"So you need to go now?" She asked.

"Yes, I will be back as soon as I can though." I said softly.

"I'll be waiting." She replied.

I grabbed my mask and cloak and walked out the door. Once again I cast every locking charm I knew then began walking back downstairs.