That Damn Weasley Charm II G.W

Part 5, Chapter 6- The Hogwarts Express

The next day Aunt Narcissa woke Draco and me up very early. Once again telling us that they can't take us to Kings Cross so they've organized a ministry car to take us.

"All packed and ready?" I say to Draco as I stand at the top of the stairs watching Norby take my things down to load them into the car.

Draco looks at me from the doorway to his room, "Uhm yeah, yeah I've got everything." He says awkwardly.

"Draco... I'm sorry."

Draco steps from his room and comes over to me, "I'm the one that should be sorry. You've just been trying to protect me from stuff..."

My arm starts to burn, "Ah fuck." I wince and shake my arm out, "I'm needed downstairs apparently."

Draco looks at me, "But we have to leave soon."

I half-smile at him, "I'll be done before we have to leave." I rush down the stairs, passed Norby and walk into the dining room which has been practically converted into the designated meeting spot for the Death Eaters.

"My Lord..." I bow slightly and look up at him.

The Dark Lord gestures me to sit at the table with him, "My child... I know that your parents risked it all for me, they're loyal."

I put my hands in my lap and look at him, "Yes my Lord, they adored you. Put you before everyone else in their lives."

"Then why is it... that you do not do the same?" He says slowly, carefully, but his words are evil, menacing.

"I'm sorry I have not been vocal with my support my Lord. It has been difficult to get used to."

The Dark Lord seems to have bought my lie. He nods slowly, "And that understandable... It is your last year at Hogwarts correct?"

"Yes my Lord."

"I expect you to show your devotion more after your education is completed."

I nod, "Of course my Lord. Thank you for understanding my Lord."

The Dark Lord smiles, "And if all goes well you will have your parents here waiting for you on your return."

My heart feels like it stops beating, I forget how to breathe, "My Lord?"

The Dark Lord stands from the table and I do the same, "Do not fret little one. Go to school and come back with grades you will be proud of."

I bow to him again and walk out of the room. Draco is standing in the front foyer when I get there. "Is everything alright?"

I shake my head, "not here." I whisper so quietly I can't even hear myself.

Uncle Lucius and Aunt Narcissa come out of the living room and stand in front of us, "Have a fantastic year you two." Aunt Narcissa says. She gives both me and Draco a hug. "Violet, we are so proud of you. Make this last year count."

"I will yeah. Thank you." I look at Uncle Lucius, half expecting him to say something but he just nods at Draco and me.

Norby opens the front door for us and Draco and I start the long walk down the front pathway and out to the gate where the car is waiting. As soon as Draco and I close our doors the driver speeds away.

"Tell me," Draco says shortly.

I look at the back of the driver's head and then at Draco. "It appears, that my mother and father will be coming for a visit when we return from Hogwarts." I say, "They're coming back from their vacation about halfway through the year."