Souls Collide | By : LunaGrrl Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 10285 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter Two
The very next afternoon a large owl swept into the Malfoy manor. It circled the ceiling twice before coming to rest before Lucius. He merely raised his eyebrows at the beast. It hooted haughtily, if such a thing were possible, and extended his leg to which a missive was tied.
He untied the letter, scanning its contents before letting it close. He offered the proud avian a piece of the butter cookie he had been enjoying, a secret pleasure he indulged in only when there was no one around to see it. The bird hooted happily before flapping his wings and flying from the room.
Standing the aristocrat straightened his clothing as he brushed non-existent debris from his slacks. He went in search of his beautiful mate. He had a pretty good idea of where she was at this time of day. As it turned out he wasn’t wrong either. He found her sitting on a blanket under a gnarled old tree its branches sheltering her fair complexion from the sun.
Lucius leaned against the tree his long white blonde hair floating in the gentle breeze. He watched his wife quietly as she continued to sleep, although he did know that she was distinctly aware of his presence. His acute senses had picked up her rapid heartbeat as well as the slight flush that covered her skin.
Giving up any pretence of ignoring her mate Narcissa slowly opened her eyes to stare at him. A smile turned her face from beautiful to angelic. Her light blue eyes were alight with merriment and her skin glowed with her happiness. Stretching out her hand she beckoned him forward.
He took it turning her hand to place a kiss on her wrist. Laying down he rested his head in her lap. Her fingers combed through his silky locks soothing him. It was one of the many things he loved about this woman. She seemed to know what he needed even before he did.
“The seer should be here sometime after dinner.” Lucius said at last.
Narcissa’s eyes widened. “But Draco isn’t here.” She sputtered.
“She’s aware of that.” He returned.
Her blonde brows snapped together. “Then what does she hope to gain? Surely, she needs him to be present for the reading.”
“Apparently she doesn’t.” Lucius replied. “And I for one am glad that he’s still traveling. It’s going to be hard enough to tell him the news. Imagine what it would be like if he were here now.”
Narcissa gave a little chuckle at that. “You’ve spoiled that boy.” She accused playfully knowing full well that they had both contributed to his behavior.
One of his brows rose. “I seem to recall that I had some help in that area.” He reminded her.
She nodded before sighing heavily. The reality of their son’s plight rose up to haunt her. “I fear that we’ve left him in the dark for far too long. He doesn’t really understand what it’s going to be like, Lucius.” She said. Her voice quivered as emotion overcame her.
He sat up quickly wrapping his arms around his beloved wife. “Shhh. We’ll figure it out.” He assured his mate. “We’ll be here to guide and help our spoiled prince.”
“I know,” Narcissa answered sniffling. “It’s just that she has options. Our boy doesn’t. If she chooses not to bond with him he…he becomes a shade.” Her voice broke as she whispered the last word.
Until that moment it was a fear that they’d both harbored but didn’t discuss. Lucius had had the good fortune to find his mate the old fashioned way. Setting out to woo Narcissa’s hand had been a trial in patience even he was sure he’d have failed at. To say that they didn’t get along would have been a major understatement.
However, true to the Malfoy name he was not about to let their past determine his future. It had been tough though because not only did he have to win her favor he’d also known that if by the end of his seventeenth year he hadn’t bonded with her he was doomed. He would then slowly fade from existence. Damned to forever wander, always thirsty but unable to quench it, always hungry yet unable to find sustenance. In short it was hell from which there was no escape, a hell he had no intention of letting his son suffer though.
Lucius was brought from his dour thoughts by Narcissa’s hand cradling his cheek.
“There you are.” She said simply a smile on her lips.
He turned his head kissing the palm of her hand. “Yes love, I’m here.” Looking up at the sky he saw they had been outside for quite some time. Standing he extended his fingers. She took them as he helped her to stand. Together they walked back to the house to await their guest.
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Sorry it's so short but the main characters are coming soon. Please be patient with me. This is my first HP fic...EVER!
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