Falling for the Enemy: Draco Malfoy Love Story

Chapter 11 - Changes

The manor hadn't change at all, it looked the same as it did 7 years ago. Black and boring. I didn't have much time to look around before a house elf called Missy came to me to escort me to my room. My room was massive, I could fit the whole of Hogwarts into here! I had my own en-suite bathroom and a study. I had a queen size bed and I was the walls were Slytherin green, just how I liked it. I was just unpacking when Missy came back apparelled into the room.

"Master Malfoy sent Missy to tell you to go to the Dining Hall, do you know where you are going?" Missy asked me. I simply nodded and began to venture to the Dining Hall. The manor was very eerie and dull which I found strange. I entered the room to see Lucius sat at the end of a massive table that sat about 40 people. He gestured me to take a sit next to him.

"Miss Wirral -" Lucius started but I interrupted.

"- Casey, call me Casey"

"Very well, Casey. You may have been unaware, but your mother and father were both Death Eaters. Around a month ago, they were sent by the Dark Lord on a very important mission, however they failed. This resulted in death. I am very sorry for your loss, there is only one option now, to ensure you don't get killed yourself, you are to become a Death Eater yourself. It is nothing to be scared of, Draco himself has the mark, however I told him not to tell you as it was my priority as your parents asked me to deliver this letter along with this conversation. If you need any advice or anyone to talk to, I suggest you ask myself or Draco as this is not something to tell your friends. I shall leave you now, dinner will be ready at 6, which is in 3 hours. I am sorry Casey." And with that, he walked off. I sat there utterly shocked, tears slowly sliding down my face. I stood up and walked straight to Draco's room. I needed him right now.

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DRACO'S POV

*knock knock*

"Yes?" I questioned the person who was knocking.

"Draco? Can I please come in?" A fragile and sad voice replied. I knew that voice from anywhere, but I could hear the pain in her voice. I got up and opened the door, there she stood with the letter in her hands and tears down her face. She looked vulnerable. I put my arm around her and brought her in and sat her on the bed. I flicked my wand and the door shut and locked.

"I'm sorry Casey, I wanted to tell you. I really did"

She looked at me before replying; "Draco, I understand that your father asked you not too, and if I know your father like I know your father, I was not disobey him!" I chuckled at her, she could all the sad times happy.

I looked down at her fragile body. "Are you not going to read the letter?" I asked her.

She began to rip open the envelope and cleared her throat, she began speaking.

"Dear Casey,

I'm sorry that you have to read this letter but I hope that you understand. We became Death Eaters to keep you safe, I knew we could trust the Malfoy's and Lucius promised he'd make sure you were safe if we ever got killed. I understand know, that we should never of left the Malfoy's house that day 7 years ago. They are very good friends of ours, and I know how you feel about Draco. He is a good boy Cas, you need to help him when you receive your mark. It is painful, but Severus Snape promised me he would make a potion to ease the pain. When you go back to Hogwarts, that man will be there for you, and you need to put your full trust in him Casey, I beg you.

Anyway, as both myself and your father have now passed - and you are an only child - you get possession of the house, all the money in our vault at Gringotts, and the possessions we own when you come of age. As your birthday is January 3rd, and we may have passed before, Severus and Lucius will accompany you to collect what you need and sign the correct deeds.

I am very sorry Casey, but you must understand that this was for your safety and a chance for you to have a future.

We love you Casey,

With love,

Mother and Father x"

"Are you okay Case?" I asked her. She nodded and cuddled up to me, we both lay on the bed and I held her. She was going to be safe.

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CASEY'S POV

It was now Christmas Eve, and I'd already got all my presents for everyone yesterday. I wanted some alone time and I wanted to be in the fresh air, so I took the Floo Network and went shopping. Narcissa have me 5000 Galleons as I did not have access to my vault as I was only 16. I'd tell you what I got everyone but that would ruin the surprise of Christmas.

I was currently wrapping everything the muggle way. I could of used magic but mother always wrapped the muggle way, and I just wanted to do it as it reminded me of her. I was taking my parents death very well, I knew they would be looking down on me and they'd be proud. As I coming to wrap my last present, I was interrupted my a knock at the door.

"One second, just hiding your presents" I shouted whilst giggling. When the last one was hidden, I flicked my finger at the door and it unlocked and open. To my surprise, there was Professor Snape stood at my door. He came in and quickly shut it before sitting on my bed.

"Are you okay Snape?" I questioned, he looked a bit..worried.

"No, not really. There will be a meeting tonight followed my a party, so to say, this will be when you get your mark. You will become a Death Eater tonight Casey."

I looked at him, totally dumb-struck. Tonight? Tonight? Oh dear, am I ready?

"So soon? Erm..what do I wear Snape?" I questioned him, his face changed and he became more relaxed.

"Narcissa is out buying you a dress, she knows exactly what you need as she has to attend these meetings due to Lucius even though she does not posses the mark. It will be a scary thing, and I will have the potion with me. Do not show your fear Casey, it is a weakness. The meeting will start at 7, however you are not needed to attend that, but you will need to attend the party at 7:45 till late, around midnight you will receive your mark. Good luck Casey, if you need me before then, just send me an owl." And with that, he left.