Double Trouble

Chapter 16- Snatchers

We woke up in my bed. Mother allowed Ronnie to stay the night, knowing it could be too dangerous to apparate late at night. She looked so beautiful cuddled up under my blankets on my pillow. I kissed her forehead to wake her up.

"Draco, it's too early."

"I know, darling, but we need to go back to school."

"Already?"

"Come on. Mother and father want to speak to us." We got out to put clothes on before going downstairs for breakfast. I tossed her my Slytherin jumper and she smiled as she was putting it on. I have no idea what they want to talk about, but I would assume it was going to be about us together.

We sat at the dining room table that was filled with breakfast. I nodded towards Veronica to start making a plate. There was a good bit of silence before my father began to speak.

"I don't think it is smart of you two to be together. The Dark Lord-"

"The Dark Lord can get over it. Father, Veronica is a death eater. I don't understand why us not being together is an issue."

"Don't speak like that about him! He will kill you once he finds out."

"Sir," Veronica speaks up. No, Ronnie. Keep your damn mouth shut. "Please forgive me, but your son is smarter and stronger than you think. I don't think you understand how much he has gone to make sure he keeps, not only himself safe, but me as well and follow yours and Vol- I mean, the Dark Lord's orders. I'm not ashamed to admit that I am in love with your son. And I understand you don't approve of me because of my family background. But Draco is old enough to make his decisions and I don't think he needs you to dictate who he does and doesn't date. I know I am not rich, but I am pure blood and I feel like that should be good enough. I would never do anything to put Draco or the family in danger." The whole family looked at Veronica in shock.

"How dare you-"

"Lucius!" mother said. "I think Veronica made very good points. You can't control Draco anymore. He has to figure these things out. And I like her. I see how she treats him and if you just this once open your eyes, you can see how happy your son is." Father was shocked. The whole family was against him at this point. He stands up and looks at both of us and walks out.

"Don't worry about him. He will accept it. It'll just take time. Now you two better hurry off to school." Mother said kissing us both on the cheek.

We arrived at Hogwarts and it was just as bad as we left it. More death eaters are around patrolling the halls. We got to the common room to see most of our friends hanging out. Veronica joined Milly and Axel and I turned to Blaise.

During class, both mine and Veronica's arm started to burn.

"No." I whispered she looked at me nervously. "Come on. We have to go." We walked out of class and prepared to disapparate to the manor. She takes my hand and we leave. We arrived at the manor and walked in to see what was going on. I heard my aunt speak loudly.

"Ah, Draco. Veronica. Since you two are lovebirds why don't you guys determine if this is Potter or not." Bellatrix said. I looked over to see someone sitting on the ground with a death eater above him. I looked next to him and saw Granger and Weasley were captured along with...no. Sage. "Well. Go on." she pushes me towards Potter. I knew it was him, but I couldn't put him and Sage in more danger. I squat down next to his face and looked into his eyes. I could tell he was nervous.

"No. I can't tell, but I don't think it's him." I looked at Veronica and she is frozen staring at Sage.

"What is wrong with your girlfriend-Oh my God." Bellatrix followed Veronica's gaze. "I've done it. It may not be Potter, but I've captured the other sister. How could I miss it? She looks just like you!" She was jumping with excitement. "Take the three down to the dungeon. I need to have a word with the mudblood. I will handle the sister." The death eaters took Potter, Weasley, and Sage down to the dungeon. I grabbed Veronica's hand and brought her to my room.