Always. (A Draco Malfoy Story)

Letters.

(A/N: Hi! This is a very short chapter compared to my others. I'm so sorry! But there's a lot of information in this chapter that will make sense in the future! I've hit a bit of a writers block cause I know how I want this story to end, I just need to make the middle. Bare with me please! 💕)

He sent me a letter. Should I read it?

I'm staring at it. The embossed wax seal with the Malfoy crest. His initials. The letter still has a hint of his cologne lingering. Merlin, I love that smell.

I don't know what to do. What could he possibly have written? Does he know what I know? Is he worried about me? Is he telling me that he's dating Olivia now? The idea of them dating made me see fucking red. Next thing I knew, I flew the letter into the fireplace and went back up into my room.

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Draco walks into the Great Hall for dinner, and sits with Tori, Blaise and the Goons.

Immediately, he turns to Tori to ask, "Have you heard from Joy?" Tori shakes her head no, "I was about to ask you that." Draco sighs, "I sent her a letter. She didn't owl be back." Blaise adds in, "Maybe she's just dealing with things at home. She'll probably explain when she gets back."
Draco nods his head before placing some food on his plate. 'I hope so.'

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I'm in the study, writing some things down when Father comes in. "Joy, I need to discuss some things with you."
I put down my quill and parchment to face him as he takes a seat behind his desk.
"I will be going away for a while. I am unsure of when's the next time I will be home. You are still welcome to come home during the summer and the holidays, to spend with the house elves. With your Mother now in Azkaban, the Ministry is watching me very closely. The Dark Lord is aware of our situation and is very concerned of my loyalty at this time. I will be working on both ends constantly. I will try to be in touch whenever I can."

All I can do is nod. I knew this would've happened eventually. Father is actually handling this much better than I expected. He gets up and walks around the desk and crouched down in front of me. "Anything you need, you can find in our bedroom, in the closet, behind the clothes. If you need help at school, talk to Severus. He knows of our situation." I nod again as he kissed my forehead. I watch Father leave and I heard him exit through our fireplace.

Now, I'm alone. Again.

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I go up to my room and take a seat on my bed. I'm staring at the ceiling, realizing that this is my life now. Mother in Azkaban. Father devoted to the Ministry and the Dark Lord. Betrayed by Draco. Alone at home, once again.
It's just me. It's always been... just me.

I start to think about the future. The possibility of Mom being executed in Azkaban. Father either blindly following the Dark Lord forever or betraying him and sticking to the Ministry. Where does that leave me?

I pick up my quill and starting writing. If there's one thing I know for sure, is I gotta save my own ass before anyone else. Right now, the only one on my team is me.

Signed and sealed, I give the letter to Rue and fly him out.