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A Dark Lord's Future	By : use2b2t2 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 18572 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapt 24

Severus and Hermione arrived back at the Manor handing Sassy their travel cloaks as the small elf assured them that William was resting peacefully and would be with the babe until they retired for the evening.

They walked down the darkened corridor not saying a word until he opened the door to the Library and allowed her in before moving in and shut the door. Hermione moved immediately to the Rubik's cube sitting on the desk tucked in the corner to look for a message while Severus lingered at the liquor cabinet to prepare drinks.

Turning around he moved to his wife holding the glasses of Firewhiskey while he watched her solve the puzzle and stared at it for a moment before putting the cube down and reached for her glass.

Handing it to her he sat down in the large black leather chair and observed her sipping her drink before speaking in an even voice. "Thank God's we are done with that affair Hermione."

"I agree Severus but unfortunately we are not for Draco put this in my robes." Digging in her pocket and pulled out the capped phial containing the thin white wisps of memories. "I suspect it has something to do with Lady Malfoy's death considering the timing." Placing the phial down on the table and stood waiting.

Severus eyed the phial for a moment and took the offered cube from Hermione's hand and read the message.

Look to the memories and decide

He handed the cube back to Hermione and came back with the Pensieve he purloined in the confusion after Voldemort won and set it down on the table nodding to Hermione.

She poured the contents of the phial using her wand to swirl the memories and looked to him in question and lowered her head to the bowl as her husband did so.

After an hour they both came out and Hermione went and sat back in the brown chair picking up her firewhiskey and finished the contents. The bloody scene where Narcissa died did not bother her for when Voldemort sent her on a mission gallons blood was left behind her without a thought. Watching the memories he realized that Draco was not accustomed to such scenes of violence and wondered how the wizard fit in the Dark Lord's scheme. Oh Gods she became so cynical and unfeeling about death. Gone was the innocent girl in the aftermath of war.

Yet she admired Narcissa for she warned Draco months ago and persisted when her son ignored her warning. It was only her dying words that convinced him despite the words of the mother.

She sat waiting for Severus to respond watching him intently.

He did enjoy Narcissa in the past and a few nights ago and felt a slight pang of regret at her death. He never thought the Lucius would go as far as killing his wife to prove a point, for Narcissa bedded many wizards in the tradition of Pureblood society as well as Lucius.

He pondered Draco's offer of joining. The young wizard was always out for himself and definitely Slytherin and viewing the Pensieve proved that Draco was in love with Luna Lovegood and his son.

Severus stood up. "Send the message that Draco will come and address the murder of his mother tomorrow. Tell him to make it convincing that he is out for revenge."

Hermione nodded and watched her husband leave without a word.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Luna saw her cube glow out bright for a moment and picked it up and solved it in a few moves revealing Hermione's message.

She watched Draco come in from the grounds carrying a broom as Abraxis rushed to her. "Mum! Mum! Dad took me up on his broom and he went way high. Everything looked small and I was not scared at all!"

Luna hugged her son. "That's wonderful Abraxis. Just think when you get old enough you will have a broom to fly on your own and it can take you anywhere. Go on to your room and get ready for dinner."

She smiled watching him leave and turned to Draco. "It seems you've both had a good time."

Draco took his wife into her arms and pecked her cheek. "We did Luna and when he gets older I will teach him to be a seeker for Quidditch. I bet he will be the best."

Luna watched him put his broom in the closet before she spoke. "They answered Draco."

He turned to her in trepidation. "What was said?"

"The words were to come to Snape Manor tomorrow for revenge."

"Oh Merlin they are mad to ask that! Very few survive it Luna. Are you sure I need to do this?"

Luna looked to him and spoke in a dreamy voice. "Draco you will be successful. I see it."

"Successful in killing him?" Draco growled. "Luna you do not know what require of me."

"You must do it for our son if he is to live Draco."

He watched his wife close her eyes. She often predicted things that came true when she was like this . Oh fuck! He needed to go to his father to obtain what was required.

Draco looked to Luna. "Tell them I will be there at 4pm and Godfather should answer the door and be prepared. I need to talk to my father about revenge." Leaving her alone in the room to go to his father.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Severus went to their bedchambers and opened the door observing Sassy watching their son as he slept.

He entered and stood at the crib. "Leave us Sassy." Growling out.

Sassy stood without a word and disappeared.

He picked up William and held the sleeping baby close to him. "William I will protect you and you will be a fine wizard despite the fact that we will not be with you when you grow up. Despite the choice of the Veil I will be there for you always."

"I will have to hurt your mother even more so that she will carry through William on the slim chance that she will be forgiven despite what I might feel for her. I'm not sure William because she completes me despite what I allow her to see. You'll learn soon enough of deception and deceit in life my son." He murmured to his sleeping son.

He sat in the chair holding his son close to him enjoying the tendrils of love warming his heart closing his eyes to enjoy the respite.

HGSSGHGSSHGSS

Draco stood outside the gates dressed in the magnificent robes of the House of Malfoy fingering the dagger of Vendetta and hoped his target prepared for it. Soon he was at the large doors of Snape Manor.

He knocked on the door and waited for it to open pulling the dagger out ready to strike feeling the magic of the dagger fill him.

The door opened and found his Godfather looking to him. "Welcome to my Manor Master Malfoy. What a pleasant surprise to see find you here." Voice sarcastic.

"Godfather we have business you and I." Draco growled pushing past him.

"By all means help yourself in." Closing the door behind the young man and turned to face him while holding a hand behind his back.

He turned to Draco waiting for him to speak. "I spoke to my father and he told me why he killed Mum. You lied to me Lord Snape."

Severus noticed the formal words. Time to play a part and hoped he prepared for what would happen next.

"Master Malfoy I assure you that I had nothing to do with Lady Malfoy's death." Falling into the proper address. "Care to enlighten me and my trespass against you?" Speaking in a bored voice.

"Father told me of your affair with Mum when he was locked up and then you threw it in his face mocking him by choosing her. You told me that you were at the Manor at the Dark Lord's command."

"You are pathetic and weak boy!" Severus growled voice cold. "I was there at the Dark Lord's command as with your father locked up he did not want to risk Narcissa to stray or get caught up in the Order. Oh they approached her Master Malfoy and it was only because of me that our secrets remained safe."

Severus moved closer and found that Draco pulled out a black dagger and pointed it to him. "And now I'll add foolish to my previous words Master Malfoy. You dare to come to my house and issue Vendetta? Your father issued it and you agreed to it?"

"He did and I agreed! Die you bastard!" Throwing the Dagger with all of his might.

Severus whipped his hand out holding his wand and a bright flash flared out slowing the dagger. A Vendetta dagger when thrown was always sure of its target and sure to hit the intended victim. The spell he casted allowed time to slow enough to allow it strike in a place that would not be fatal.

Severus grunted when the dagger struck his shoulder and looked to the blond haired wizard and laughed out loud twirling the dagger in his hand after pulling it out of his shoulder. "And now Master Malfoy you are aware of the consequences are you not? The Malfoy Vendetta Dagger is now in the possession of the House of Snape."

"What happens next?" Draco asked with fear.

"I should take your life but I will not. You will dine with me and take this back and tell Lord Malfoy he owes a debt to me and that I am ahead. You will tell him exactly that or I shall go to our Lord and tell him what has happened. Tell your father I am ahead by one once again."

Severus called out "Sassy!"

Sassy appeared and bowed. "Youse command master?"

"Diner for three and deliver to my Library so I can enjoy my defeat over the House of Malfoy."

"As youse command so shall I does."

The men watched the elf disappeared and Severus indicated his Godson follow him.

Soon Severus opened the door and allowed the young wizard to enter and followed closing the door behind him. "We can speak freely here."

Draco found Hermione sitting in a chair looking to them both. "So it seems you survived Draco. Have a seat."

Draco sat down and his Godfather hovered above him and handed the Vendetta knife back hilt first. "I hope the Occlemency lessons I gave you will hold up. I'm taking a chance Draco."

Draco glared up at his Godfather. "I'll not give him or my father a chance to doubt me Godfather and I'm glad you survived. This was the only way I could come here." Draco growled out. "I am here because I want my wife and son to live. Luna says that only you can help us and with Potter living there is a chance at that and I'll risk my life for that!"

Severus handed out the glasses and poured a hefty helping of Firewhiskey. "Look at you Draco! It is sad to see you slip into Gryffindor foolishness to risk your life."

Draco drained the drink and slammed the empty table on the table. "I'd not talk like that Godfather! You know that you are in the same boat."

Severus started to reply but Sassy came in with four other house elves and placed the food on the table. "Master your dinner is serves."

The witch and wizards enjoyed the meal and soon the plates were cleared away and Severus addressed his wife. "This is your show Hermione."

Hermione looked to Draco. "If you agree to join me your life will be forfeit. Can you hide your allegiance?"

Draco moved and knelt before her and held her hand. "Hermione Snape I pledge my life to you and I know that Luna would if she was here. Anything to help Potter so that our son lives!"

She felt the magics swirl around them and nodded at the bond as Severus spoke. "Tell me Draco. Is Olivander still residing at your Manor?"

"Yes Godfather as he provides all of the wands for the Wizarding world as decreed by our Lord. You know that as Headmaster Godfather. They are all the same and my duty is to gather them and make sure he has what he needs. He makes them and I deliver them to you for the First years."

"I took over mid-term so I did not know Draco." Severus reminded him.

"Well that's the way it goes Godfather. Our Lord has slowly begun to replace wands telling the citizens that it is new powerful wands at no cost. They flock and replace their wands but his words are not true. They do not focus true intent on protective charms or spells. He is weakening the flock and they do it willingly."

"Term will be starting soon Draco. When you meet with him tell him that I will provide you what is required to make Potter a new wand. Give it to me and I will give it to him when I can."

Draco's eyes widened in surprise. "Fuck this seals it for me!"

Hermione spoke. "We have what we need to defeat him and all we require now is a wand for Harry. In for the Galleon Draco."

Draco nodded and took his leave with Sassy escorting him out.

Hermione looked to her husband. "The feather was from Fawkes. However do you think to retrieve that?"

Severus began to speak as a golden flash filled the room and heard a low trill of beautiful music filling sounding out filling him with joy.
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