The Final Time || Harry Potter AU [Under Intense Editing]

Chapter 45: Lyra

News had come that shocked both Draco and I, instead of both of his parents greeting us at the train station Dracos mother had told us that Lucius had been arrested and taken to Azkaban for being discovered as a death eater.

Chills ran down my body at the news, squeezing Dracos hand I tried to comfort him but I wasn't too sure on how he felt about it by looking up at his expression.

Apperating back to his mannor Narcissa turned to the both of us and spoke in a quiet voice hurriedly.

"Listen the both of you, because your father has been sent to Azkaban the malfoy family has disappointed the dark lord, and to earn back his trust and loyalty we are hosting him and the death eaters here whenever need be" she reached out grabbing both Draco and Mine arms.

"Do not speak out of line and stay out of the way" she gulped nervously, Pitt swelled in my gut as I looked back and forwards between mother and son. Dracos expression showed clear fear hearing her words.

Grabbing both their hands I gave a comforting squeeze "we're Malfoy's and we stick with each other to the end"

Tears welled up in her eyes as she dragged me into a hug "oh sweetie I'm so proud to have you in the family" reaching out to Draco I pulled him into the hug.

The hug lasted as long as it could before we all quickly broke apart and straightened ourselves up preparing to walk into the manor and greet the dark lord.

Looking up at Draco I kissed his cheek "don't worry we'll all be fine trust me" he nodded slowly "I trust you with my life Lyra"

Sighing to myself slightly I prepared myself to meet the monster who destroyed my friends lives and thousands of others.

Walking inside the manor I held my breath waiting for him to pop out and kill us all, but nothing happened. Instead the house looked completely normal, turning to look at Narcissa my stomach dropped as I heard footsteps coming up the stairs from somewhere in the house.

Draco leg go of my hand and stood in front of me, the steps got louder as he approached us.

The atmosphere completely changed as he came into view. "Ah the rest of the Malfoy family finally arrives" his voice gave me chills as I fought the urge the vomit as my heart raced even more.

"Draco you've grown... I presume that you know what's expected of you boy"there was no question but rather a statement, keep completely still I didn't dare to glance at Draco or Narcissa and I stayed behind them.

"Yes my lord" Draco bowed slightly exposing me to Voldemort's line of sight. Nodding at Dracos response he looked at me straight the eye.

"And who are you?" Holding my breath I took a step forwards "I'm Lyra Kentauros, soon to be 6th year at hogwarts Slytherin, and Dracos girl-" introducing myself Narcissa cut in

"She's Dracos fiancé" she took a step forward to meet where I was standing and put a hand on my back.

Voldemort nodded slightly "curious I have never heard Kentauros before" my heart sped more as I struggled to keep my composure "yes well I'm an orphan from America but was adopted by a family in England but I have had tests done I am a Pure-blood"

Hoping that I didn't stammer or show any signs of lying I held my breath and waited for his response, "Draco's fiancé then? Well I look forward to seeing you two married" again it wasn't a question but a statement.

Turning to Draco he continued "Draco come with me we need to discuss a few things" dismissing us he walked off to where he wanted Draco to follow, without a glance back at us Draco followed him.

Once the two were out of the room and we both knew we were safe to talk Narcissa and I both turned to each other eyes wide.

"Why did you tell him I was his fiancé and what does he expect from Draco??" Freaking out I started to hyperventilate, Narcissa moved me to sit down so I could breathe a little better.

She grabbed onto both my hands as tears welled up in her eyes "because honey I was afraid of what would happen if you were introduced as his girlfriend to the dark lord so fiancé seemed secure enough, plus I already see you as my own" she looked away not meeting my eyes as I asked her the question again "what aren't you telling me about Draco?"

She looked down blinking rapidly as she tried to stop the tears before looking back up at me "since his father is in Azkaban and can't be here, the dark lord needs a Malfoy family member at his table and Draco is stepping up for that"

My eyes went wide as I realised what she meant, wrapping her in my arms I whispered "I'll make sure nothing happens to Draco I swear it on my own life"

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I laid in Dracos bed waiting for him to return after meeting the dark lord but it took a few hours, eventually just before dinner he walked into his room.

At first his face was completely blank and then as his eyes met mine he started crying, jumping up from the bed I wrapped him in my arms and brought him over back to the bed.

Rubbing his back I let him cry in my arms as my heart swelled for him and his tears.

He didn't speak as he cried but after his tears dried up I helped him undress and get into the shower to help him process and clear his thoughts.

As I helped him in I saw the fresh stained mark on his left inner arm, I tried not to stare at it but it was hard not to as I watched it swirl around life-like.

After he had calmed down and felt better after the shower we both laid in his bed as I played with his hair, the silence was burning and my questions even more but I knew to keep my mouth shut until he wanted to tell me.

After a few more hours of silence and one interruption from a house elf bringing us dinner, Draco sat up and turned to me, he tried to speak but I knew the pressure he must be feeling.

Instead I swooped in and planted the smallest of kisses on his cheek, then slowly I kissed his other cheek before kissing his lips. "Draco you don't have to tell me but know I'm here and support you to the end"

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Later he told me that the dark lord gave him the mission of killing dumbledore himself and has to complete it by the end of year.