The Black Rose

Chapter Forty-three- The hogwarts feast Pt 2

After dinner was over, Jabe had heard and seen some very amusing things. Such as the looks that Severus and Karkaroff were giving each other, or the conversation Madam Maxine had had with dumbleydore concerning her whisky drinking horses, or even the half giant sticking a fork into Professor Flitwicks hand. 

It was all quite amusing to see. 

After everyone's was done eating filch and some other men had come and set up the tri-wizard cup that was contained within a golden tower. After it was all set up Dumbledore stood and took the floor. 

"Your attention please!" He calls out as silence fills the air. All eyes focus upon Dumbledore. "I'd like to say a few words." Dumbledore rests his hand upon the golden tower. 

"Eternal glory. That is what awaits the student who wins the tri-wizard tournament. But to do this that student must survive three tasks. Three extremely dangerous tasks." 

Something in the corner of jabes eye catches her attention. She turns her head and sees "Alastor Moody". Of course this want the real Moody. But only a select few knew this. 

"For this reason the ministers has seen fit to impose a new rule. To explain all this. We have the head of the department of magical corporation Mr. Bartemius Crouch." 

Jabe sees Moody narrow his eye as Bartemius crouch Sr walks onto the floor. Just as he walks onto the floor the enchanted ceiling comes alive with loud thunder and rain. 

Students start to scream and panic. Moody is quick to react drawing his wand and shooting a spell into the Ceiling that causes it to calm. 

All eyes then turn to Moody and whispers about the supposed insane auror start to fill the air. Mad eye Moody was well known. 

He was known for the capture of more then half the prisoners in Azkaban right now. He was know as a very paranoid auror as well. Always looking over his shoulder. He was also known for being a powerful opponent. 

It was not an easy feat to take Alastor Moody. 

That was why he was well known. To bad no one knew it wasn't really him. Moody slowly starts making his way over towards Dumbledore and Jabe had to admit. He was very convincing. "My dear old friend. Thanks for coming." Dumbledore says shaking hands with Moody. 

"Yes stupid ceiling." Moody responds before taking his spot off to the side. Moody takes a swig out of his flask that Jabe knew to containe the pollyjuice potion. 

"After due considerations, the ministery has concluded that for their own safety no students under the age of seventeen shall be allowed to put forth their name for the tri-wizard tournament. This decision is final." 

By the time that Crouch sr had even finished outrage had filled the hall. This news was not received well by the students. Protests and shouts fill the hall so much that Jabe couldn't even hear herself think. 

"Silence!!!" Dumbledore finally roars. 

Silence fills the hall instantly. Jabe snorted. If only her love could have seen how quickly Dumbledore was able to silnece the hall. He might have actually been impressed. Dumbledore takes his wand before collapsing the golden tower to reveal the tri-wizard tournament cup. 

As flames start to rise from thre cup Jabe feels her heart flutter. This was it. Her loves plan had started. This was real. And she was going to finally have her love back. 

"The goblet of fire. Anyone wishing to submit themselves to the tournament, merely need write their name upon a peice of parchment and throw it in the flame before this hour on Thursday night. Do not do so lightly. If chosen. There is no turning back. As from this moment. The tri-wizard tournament had begun."

Later that night Jabe was sitting in her office deep in thought when Draco knocked on her door. Jabe smiles and lets Draco in giving him a gentle hug. She sits down with Draco and gives him a cookie.  

"I went and saw uncle v when he was awake. Before I left. He misses you. More then he will ever admit." Draco says slowly eating the cooking. 

Jabe smiles sadly. "I know dragon. How is he?" Jabe asks. 

"About the same. Cellie spends all of her time with him but before I left I managed to convince her to spend some time with me." Jabe smiles and nods. 

"Before I left, uncle v spent most of the day sleeping, like mother says he supposed to be. He's only been awake about once a day." Jabe nods sadly. "He needs his rest Draco. You know that." Draco nods sadly. "I know he does." Jabe sees the sadness in Draco's eyes and goes over before gently hugging Draco. 

"He'll be ok dragon. I promise." Jabe whispers running a hand through Draco's platinum hair. 

Draco nods. "I know he will be." He mumbles but Draco couldn't help but worry for his uncle. From what few memories Draco had of Voldemort from when he was young, Voldemort had always been like a second father to Draco. 

Lucius was a great father to Draco and he loved his son, but there were times when Draco was young that Lucius couldn't be there. And that's when Voldemort was. 

Draco had only been a year old when Voldemort was killed. So he had very few memories of Voldemort before he was killed. But the few ones he did have, he cherish. 

Jabe sighs and pulls away from Draco before sitting down once more. "How are you doing aunt j?" Draco asks knowing that Jabe was missing Voldemort. Even if it had only been a few days. Jabe sighs. "You know I miss him. I always do." Jabe says. Draco nods. 

"I know aunt j." Draco sighs. 

In the years that Voldemort had been gone Draco had watched as his aunt had sunk deeper and deeper into a bond depression. Caused by all the years without her bonded. And now that Jabe had her soul mate back Draco observed that Jabe was once again full of life. She was happier. And he could see it in her eyes. The love she held for Voldemort never died. And it never would. It would stand the test of time. Draco hoped that one day he would be able to have that love with someone as well. He hoped. 

"The sooner this year is up. The better." Jabe says. Draco gives a smile and nod. "Agreed." He says, but despite the smile on his face, Jabe could see the sadness in his eyes. 

For anyone who didn't know the prince of slytherin, it would be such an odd sight to see such emotions from Draco. But for anyone who knew him, it was no suprise. 

Draco cared deeply for his family. All of his family. He wanted to protect them from anything that would harm them. But he couldn't always do that. Draco had only been one when Voldemort was killed. What could a baby do that would have saved Voldemort. Nothing. So now that Draco had Voldemort back, like Jabe, he swore he would protect him until he was strong again. And even after he was, Draco would still protect his uncle. Because he was family. 

"He'll be alright dragon. Now it's late. Let me walk you to the common room." Jabe says. Draco nods and finishes his cookie before standing. Draco follows Jabe as she's leads him to the common room. "Get some sleep Draco." Jabe says and Draco rolls his eyes but nods walking in. As Jabe makes her way back to her office she never heard the footsteps that were following her until it was to late.