Draco Malfoy, Note, 1997 Winter

[the_pureblooded]

Name: Draco Malfoy
Format: Note on scrap of parchment
Date: 1997 Winter
Relevance: Later proof of the existence of the Elder Wand.

Comments

[harriedpotter]

*is grateful that he's a light sleeper...and that Draco didn't write a very long letter*

*flies out of the tent, wand drawn*

Expelliarmus!

*catches Draco's wand in one hand and swings at Draco's jaw with the other*

*snarls* What the shit do you think you are doing? Do you think they'll just let you sit by the fire when you get home, Malfoy?

*points at the tent*

Get back in there. Now.

[the_pureblooded]

*doesn't think so now, but will be grateful later that Harry's a light sleeper*

*is caught off guard; watches as his wand flies out of his hand*

*isn't expecting the right hook and is knocked back a few steps*

What part of my letter did you not fucking understand, Potter? And don't order me around like a dog!

*snarls and rushes Harry for his wand*

[harriedpotter]

*shifts to his side, jabbing his elbow into Draco's chest*

*shoves their wands into his pocket*

I understood that you're a coward, and while I always knew that, I'm not going to let that get us both killed.

*grabs Malfoy by the collar and backs him up against a tree, not wanting to wake Ron or Hermione*

*glares into his eyes*

And you do know that they'd kill you, right? After they tortured you.

[the_pureblooded]

*glares right back as he's shoved against a tree trunk, wincing at the pain in his side*

So, you always knew I was a coward? Those were just words to try and encourage me? Is everything that comes out of your mouth a fucking lie?

*smirks; thinks of the one thing to say that will hurt Potter where it counts*

At least I have parents to come home to.

[the_pureblooded]

*growls*

You belong on a leash, dog.

[luna_loves_well]

*wearily* Your home is not very nice, you know.

You're better off in the woods.

[the_pureblooded]

Don't be silly. There are bugs in the woods.

[luna_loves_well]

There are bugs in your cellar.

[the_pureblooded]

I do go in the cellar. I have the house elfs fetch the wine.

[blackdasphodele]

*soft, sad smile at him*
Stay strong, pet. There- The Manor isn't a good place for you now.

[the_pureblooded]

*notes the smile and knows that it's for his benefit only*

Oh, mother, it's not good for you either. Please tell me that you're keeping a low profile. I'll not see you hurt.

[blackdasphodele]

*reaches out to him with one hand as she sits more comfortably in a chair*
I am fine, pet. Don't worry about me. I am staying as safe as I can. Severus- *quietly* Severus is taking care of me. I'll need to be at the Manor some, of course. Check on your father and Bella and Rodolphus.

[the_pureblooded]

*paces like a caged panther; cannot bear the thought of bad news sitting*

How is father? Is he all right? He can't be doing well after Azkaban - and now this? I worry so about you both.