Lie To Me

Part 45

Kit King
The cabinet was done.
It was complex, more complex than I could have ever imagined.
But we managed to get it done.
Then again, now that it had been completed, it meant that the death eaters could get in.

I couldn't bring myself to eat anything.
Draco had told me to stay away but I couldn't bring myself to leave him.
"Why are you so jittery? And Wheres Draco?" Pansy asked as I fiddled with the chain around my neck. I stared up at her and just managed to roll my eyes.
"I'm fine." I said.
"And Draco?"
"Is busy. I'm going to find him now." I said and stood up from the table.
As I rose, I watched as Ron and Hermione's eyes turned to me. I didn't hold their gaze for long. I walked out of the hall and as soon as I got out I started to run.
I pushed myself with tears running down my face.
I ran and ran until I reached the room of requirement.
Tears were streaming down my face and I could barely see.
I kept walking into piles of trinkets, not able to navigate my way to Draco.

I knew he would be mad and I knew he would be upset with me. But I couldn't bring myself to just leave him to it on his own. He couldn't do this. He couldn't be dragged into this. I had to help.
I stumbled along.
I had to get to him.
I had to.

"Draco!" I cried as I rounded the corner to where the cabinet still stood.
I wiped my tears away with my thumb and looked round to where he stood with his wand poised in his hand, pointed to the cabinet.
He turned on his heel and looked at me with a fear in his eyes.
I watched as his tears fell onto his cheeks and his wand dropped out of his hand and cluttered to the floor.
"Kit."
We both began to walk towards each other briskly, tears clouding both of our visions.
We met in the middle and flung our arms around each other.
The sobs began to flow as we held each other.
It was a heartbreaking circumstance but it felt more than good to have him in my arms again.

He pulled away slightly and cupped my now tear stained face in his hands.
"What are you doing?!" He cried.
"I couldn't leave you."
"You're so stupid Kit." He smiled and I smiled through my tears.
"I know."
He shook his head and pressed his lips to mine. I gasped against his lips but kissed him back quickly. It was a hunger for both of us to feel something.
His lips were cold and slightly chapped but I welcomed them.
It felt good.
It felt natural.
We pulled away from the kiss but kept in each other's arms.

"Kit you need to leave. Now. Go!" He said letting go of me.
"No no I'm staying. You can't do this."
"Kit,"
"Where's it happening?"
"The astronomy tower. But don't you dare go there Kit." He warned.
I sighed, immediately knowing thats where I was going to go and wait for him.
"Ok. I won't. I'll see you soon." I said and kissed his lips one more time before walking away.
"Kit! Promise me you won't interfere." Draco said.
I turned to look at him but said nothing before I continued to walk out of the room.

I started running to the astronomy tower.
I had to get there first.
I had to warn someone or at least hide so I could jump in at the last moment.
The astronomy tower was further away than I thought and by the time I reached it I was out of breath.
It wasn't long before Harry and Dumbledore apperated into sight.
I frowned and watched as Dumbledore forced Harry down to under the stairs where I was. I held my breath as Harry and I made eye contact with each other.
"What are you doing?" He whispered and I held my finger to my lips. "Kit what's going on?"

As he finished his question, we watched from below as Draco walked into the room.
I held my breath as he held his wand up to Dumbledore.
I prayed that he wouldn't do it.
"Katerina..."
"Shut up." I snapped at Harry quietly.
I watched the encounter between them and as I watched I knew that Draco wouldn't do anything. He couldn't do it. And while I was happy he wouldn't, it made me nervous that he would die because of it.
I was growing hopeful as Draco started to lower his wand.
But the hope didn't last as my parents and Bellatrix joined Draco against Dumbledore.
An anger rose up inside me and I couldn't just stand there.
"Don't get in their way."
I turned and saw Snape holding Harrys collar but I shook my head before running up the stairs.

I breathed deeply and stood next to Dumbledore, holding my wand out infront of me.
"Kit!" Draco said and I watched tears build up in his eyes.
"Katerina, what are you doing?" Mum said and lowered her wand.
"Stopping you."
"Nothing can stop him! This is the dark lords wish! Move!" Bellatrix yelled and I rolled my eyes.
"You may have scared me when I was young but not anymore." I growled.
"I told you not to interfere." Draco said, a tear falling onto his cheek.
"I'm not going to let you do this." I said and kept my stance.
"Katerina, it's ok." Dumbledore said and I turned to him, feeling the sadness well up inside me as I realised he accepted death.
"No. No it's not."
"You're very brave. But it's not up to you to stop them. Severus..."
I was about to open my mouth again but before any more words could come out, a green flash hit Dumbledore in the chest and he flew backwards out of the window.
Dead.

I watched his body fall, tears falling freely.
I felt a pair of arms wrap around me but I couldn't concentrate.
It was as if the world was moving in slow motion.
My parents, Snape and Bellatrix walked out of the room but Draco stayed holding onto me.
But the anger was too much to hold back.
I pushed Draco off of me and stormed after the death eaters.

"Kit dont do this! You'll just get hurt!" Draco yelled after me.
But I wasn't stopping.
I followed them down to Hagrids hut and felt a pain in my chest as I watched the hut go up in flames.
I let out a small growl and fixed my eyes on the death eaters infront of me.
"Expelliarmus!" I fired at my father and his wand came flying out of his hand.
"Katerina!"
"You're evil! Worse than evil! How could you?!" I yelled and attempted to walk towards them but was held firm by Draco.
"We said to Draco to not let you get involved. We're protecting you Kit!" Mother yelled.
"Protecting me? You think killing Dumbledore is protecting me?! You've now put the lives of hundreds of students at risk forever!" I screamed.
"Kit just come with us and we can explain. We'll keep you safe." Dad said as he picked up his wand from the floor.
"Never. I never want to see either of you again."