My Lifeline- Dramione

My Lifeline ❤

Chapter 32 :

Lucius was tensed, Elli just stood there in shock. She didn't answer his request, she was nearly on panic attack. Silence was killing him, this was his only chance to save Narissca. He was even ready to beg Elli, if she refuses... Nothing mattered more to him now than his dying wife. He would do everything he can to save his family.

"Master...." Elli politely called him. Lucius looked at her, "Please Elli, this will be the last favour I'll ever ask you. Please do this for Cissy." pleaded Lucius. Elli was on verge of tears, never in these 17 years, she has seen her Master pleading to somebody.
"Master, Elli will always be there to serve you and your family. Elli admires Lady Malfoy. Elli will do everything she can to save her, Master." said Elli blinking tears.

Lucius Malfoy, never thought himself to be so lucky. First Dumbledore, then Prof McGonagall, then Dobby and now Elli. He had treated all of them with no dignity in the past and today they are his saviours. He felt so guilty for everything he has done in his past. How blind can a person be? He thought to himself.

"Elli, I'll always be indebted to you. Thank you." said Lucius and gave her the Omono Potion. Elli took the potion in her hands. She waited for her Master's instruction. "Elli please apparate to Cissy's room. You will find Dobby there. Take the potion and convert yourself to Cissy and lay down in her place. Within next 24 hours I'll get you out safe, I promise." said Lucius sincerely.
Elli bowed down and said , "Elli trusts her Master. Elli promises that she will do as her Master instructs." And then with a crack she left the room.

Lucius was left in the room alone with Kreacher. He nearly forgot the elf standing next to him. Kreacher cleared his throat in order to get his attention. Kreacher was only humble to Dumbledore. He hates taking instructions from any other person.
Lucius looked over to his left to find Kreacher looking at him with disgust on his face. Definitely, he had done worst things in his life to make everyone despise him.
"I'm sorry Kreacher, for dragging you into this mess. If I don't find the Horcrux within 5 mins you can leave the vault without me. I don't want you to risk your life for someone like me." said Lucius, looking down at his feet. He felt so ashamed and helpless of himself to even have an eye contact.

Kreacher was at loss of words. Definitely, nobody has valued his life so much as the person standing infront of him. His face was softened now. He hates showing any emotions. But he promised himself that he will help this man, even if it causes to risk his own life.

"Shall we leave ?" asked Kreacher, taking his hand out. Lucius nodded and took his hand. And with a crack there were gone to Bellatrix Lestrange's vault.

At the Vault :

Everything was dark, he felt something very odd in the that vault.....

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PS : The house elf in the background picture is 
        Elli.
       
        Now the Horcrux hunting begins!!! Stay
        tuned.