I Love Plants {a Neville Longbottom story}

A Tip

Deathly hallows

"When will the boy be moved then?" The dark lord asks.
"The day after he turns 17, when he becomes of age." Lucius says.
"I heard differently." Yaxley argues.
"False information you were given I'm sure." Lucious says.

I shift uncontrollably in my seat. Yaxley yelling directly next to my ear isn't helping my nerves any. Hubar is on my right side. He is quiet, facing the table as much as he can. Almost nervous, I have never seen him nervous before. I sit confidently despite my nerves. I have been in the dark lord's presence before and I wasn't about to let him see me crack now.

"Hubar my boy, do you have something you'd like to say?" The dark lord asks. I look to my right to see he is sitting up more and looking directly at the dark lord.

"Miss Locks recently shared some information she had discovered. Would that be important in this situation?" Hubar asks. He immediately goes back to bowing his head down. The dark lord looks towards me.
"Ah yes our lovely Serenity. Gained information from your little love interest have you?" The dark lord spits.
"Yes my lord, I heard they were moving him the day before his birthday, not after." I reply. Lucious looks at me angry.
"Interesting, I shall look into this." The dark lord replies.

The rest of the meeting is quick and to the point. If you describe killing a Hogwarts teacher infront of everyone as doing so. The remanding death eaters start leaving one by one and I'm left still sitting in the chair. I wonder if the plan had worked or not.
"Serenity are you alright?" I hear Hubar whisper next to me. Just as I'm about to reply I'm pulled to the floor by my hair and drug into the main hall.

Lucius let's go of me and I fall onto the hard marble.
"You little bitch. How dare you speak against me in front of the Dark lord!" He yells. He kicks me several times. Some blows hitting my stomach, others hitting my face. He then grabs my neck and lifts me up. Squeezing hard enough to stop my breathing. I kick my legs and scratch at his hands but nothing loosens his grip.

Just then Hubar lands a strong punch into Lucius. A loud crack tells me he definitely broke his nose, possibly more. Amycus holds Hubar back from attempting another punch.
"Get off of me Carrow! He is still breathing I didn't punch hard enough!" Hubar yells
"Stupid boy, we are supposed to be guarding them not punching them!" Alecto yells

I landed on the floor and am now gasping for air. Draco runs to my side to check if I'm ok. He helps me up and basically drags me to my bedroom. I hear Hubar yelling curse words at Lucious the whole trip up the stairs.

Amycus is finally able to drag me into the kitchen. I start pacing angrily back and forth, cursing over and over.
"What's gotten into you Hellenberg? This isn't like you at all." Amycus questions. "All for some stupid slut?"
I grab him by the collar and pin him against the wall.
"Don't make me punch the lights out of you too Carrow. I won't hesitate to make this one much harder than my first swing!" I yell.
He puts his hands up in defense and I release him.
"Don't you dare talk about her like that again." I say before Amycus runs back to his sister.

"Shit." I say to myself.

"Serenity, Serenity look at me, don't pass out ok?" I hear Draco say. My eye lids are feeling heavier and heavier each time I blink.
"Mother faster! She is shutting her eyes!" Draco yells.
"Draco I'm doing the best I can, this healing magic takes time!" Narcissa argues.
I'm barely conscious, words start sounding like I'm underwater. The last thing I see is Narcissa being pushed aside and a strong hand being placed on me. A warm hand, it feels comforting. I can't help but fall asleep.

When I open my eyes I feel my hand being held, I look down and see Draco by my side. Tears staining his cheeks.
"Draco?" I whisper. He looks up in surprise and sits up straight.
"Serenity! You are awake, how do you feel?" He brushes some hair behind my ear. I smile at the warmth and love he gives me.
"Actually, strangely, I feel fine. What healing charm did Narcissa use?" I ask. Draco looks at me and then looks away grumpy. Then mumbles something under his breath.

"I'm sorry? I didn't catch that?" I ask.
"It's not important, when you feel ready to go, get dressed. I'm sending you back to Longbottom." Draco orders. He swiftly leaves the room. I start to sit up right away, my body feels completely fine, as if nothing had happened the day before. I start to gather my things before I hear arguing outside my door. I look at it in confusion wondering if I should open it but just as I step towards the handle the door opens and Hubar stands in front of me.

"Serenity you are up? How are you feeling?" He exclaims, grabbing my hands gently. Draco stomps over and separates us.
"Let go of my sister creep." Draco spits. Hubar just smiles mischievously at him.
"Still jealous after all these years Malfoy? How cute." Hubar replies.
"Shut it Hellenberg, just keep your nasty hands off my sister. How could I be jealous of an orphaned murderer?" Draco yells.

-SMACK-

"Watch your mouth Draco." I say. I shake the sting off my hand. "Remember I'm an orphan who murdered someone too. I won't hesitate to use the killing curse on both of you if you guys keep this up. Now let's talk this out like civilized human beings." I state.

"I've never murdered someone." Hubar says nervously. I look at him in surprise.
"That's good Hubar, I hope you never have to." I say as I rub his arm in comfort. I shoots me a thankful smile.

"Hubar, we have to tell you something. Something we think has to do with your father." I say.
"No we don't." Draco adds quickly. I give him a death glare.
"Yes we do." I reply. Hubar just looks at us confused.

"I saw Lucious kill him that day." I say.