Because Of Him~2 (Draco Malfoy)

Chapter 24~Life

Mad-Eye and I took off from the ground once we saw that that others were out of sight, something about us spreading out. I watched as the ground became further and further away. Everything was fine for awhile as we moved across the dark world below us. But it wasn't until the whole world seemed to go silent that we both knew that something was wrong.

"Hold on tight" He hissed as he sped up the broom, but soon enough spells were being cast at us from every direction. I couldn't see from all the air entering my eyes due to our speed, but I tried my best to cast defensive spells in the death eaters directions. We heard a laugh in the distance that drew nearer and nearer to us at every cackle.

"Voldemort" Mad-Eye whispered, He was trying to act tough but I could tell that the both of us were panicking at that point. Mad-Eye dipped a little closer to the ground trying to invade the larger more dangerous spells that were being cast our way.

I looked up and was able to tell that Voldemort was hovering on a broom just above us. Mad-Eye started casting spells at him, but I could see Voldemort's eyes grow angrier as they tore into mine. Which he of course assumed to be Harry's eyes. My stomach flipped as he aimed his wand at me.

Aiming for the kill.

Mad-Eye cast one last spell at Voldemort before Voldemort sent one last spell hitting mad eye hard in the chest. I let out a high pitched scream as Mad-Eye started to fall. "Go" He croaked. And that was the last thing I heard before I apparated back to the burrow.

I landed firmly on the ground before collapsing. I felt people rush towards me but were stopped.

"Stop!" I heard someone scream. I looked up slightly my head spinning to see Lupin standing over me with his wand pointed in my face. I flinched before I grabbed my wand pointing it at him. "What was Haley Silverings second Bogart?" He thought I was an imposter. I moved my hand to my face to notice it was back to normal.

"My mother" I whispered, Lupin tilted his head not satisfied with my response "My mother dying" He lowered his wand as I did the same looking to the ground in exhaustion as I felt someone running towards me. I looked up to see Ron who was smiling widely as he hugged me, followed by Harry, and Hermione. And soon all four of us were in a group hug embracing the fact we were all ok.

"Wait a second Haley.. Where is Mad-Eye" Tonks asked making her way towards us. I looked down to the ground as my eyes started to fill with tears.
"He-we, were attacked by Voldemort, He was going to kill me but Mad- Eye sacrificed himself to allow me to apparate" Everyone instantly started to cry and hug. I felt terrible.

Later that night I was in the room that Harry, Ron, and I were sharing, the two of them seemed to be fast asleep but I was still awake. I couldn't get the image out of my head of Moody. Falling to his death, just like Dumbledore.

And I couldn't help but feel as though it was my fault. I layed on my back starring at the ceiling for what felt like hours until I stared to hear rustling from across the room. I lifted my head slightly to see Harry who was facing the opposite way of me hunched over a bag. He seemed to be packing it.

I pretended to be sleeping as i felt him exit the room. I only waited a few seconds before following him. I watched as he didn't even take a second glance at the burrow, was he seriously leaving?

"Harry" I called out "Harry what are you doing?"
"I'm leaving, i gotta go find the horcruxs, I can't stay here, I can't have more people die for me" Harry said walking faster

"Harry..Harry!" I said loudly "You really think that Mad-Eye.. died for you? Dumbledore.. my mother and father?" Harry paused before turning towards me

"No, It's way bigger than that.. there are so many people involved now.. and what happened to us going together?" I questioned

"I just can't stay here.." Harry started to say

"You can't go alone.." I said quietly

"Then come with me" Harry prompted

"What? No.. that's not what I meant.. I meant without Ron and Hermione.. we wouldn't last without them, we need them" I said

"The longer we stay here the stronger he gets" Harry argued

"Tonight isn't the night Harry.. you'll only be doing him a favor" I said softly. It was clear what I had said shot Harry into perspective.

He slid his bag off his shoulders before he picked it up again. He followed me back into the burrow where he and Iaid down for An uneasy sleep. But I don't think either of us slept that night.