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Corvus	By : LadyFreak Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > General Views: 23965 -:- Recommendations : 3 -:- Currently Reading : 7
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(8) Apologize
That night at Malfoy Manor, Draco Malfoy was pacing before the desk in his bedroom. He had to hand it to Corvus, the boy had a great life with his aunt. But from what he was told, he deserves all the love he can get now. Not that Draco himself had such a shabby life. He wouldn’t mind his own library though...
The blonde frowned. How could someone treat their child that way? A wizard child no less? Almost as if pretending that he didn’t exist. “No ‘almost’ about it,” he said to himself out loud.
Draco sat at the desk and pulled out a blank piece of parchment and began drafting a letter to his cousin.
It took 2 hours and 20 crumpled parchments, but he finally had what he felt was an acceptable apology. He rewrote the letter one last time on Malfoy letterhead and addressed it. He then went to his parents and requested an item from the Malfoy vault. When he explained what he wanted and why, they sent a house elf to get it. Soon as the package arrived the following day, Draco went to the family owlery and sent it out.
()
At Lestrange Manor, Corvus was pulled out of his studies by a tapping on his window. He looked up and saw an eagle owl standing waiting for him. He quickly opened the window and took the correspondence.
Wondering who could be sending a packaged to him, he untied it from the bird. Recognizing the Malfoy seal, he opened the letter and read:
Dear Corvus Cygnus,
I am writing to formally apologize for my behavior at your family’s Yule celebrations. It is not the Malfoy way to treat family as such and I have no excuse for doing so. Although I knew nothing of your past it was unforgivable to treat you so.
I apologize greatly for my overprotection of our godfather Severus Snape. It is hard to have to share the man after so many years of not having to. He is an idol and something of a second father to me. I became nervous that he would find better company with you than me.
I know there’s no way to undo any pain that I have caused and I do not expect you to immediately forgive me. I am sending you a token as my apology and I hope we can correspond some more.
Sincerely and Regretfully,

Draco Lucius Malfoy

Heir to House Malfoy
Corvus stared at the letter in shock. He had read many books on wizarding customs and traditions and understood the gesture for what it was. The young Malfoy seemed to be truly repentant for what had happened.
Besides, he thought to himself, he’s right in a sense. He didn’t know my background and it wasn’t his place to. He let out an audible sigh. Not to mention he’s a spoiled brat, not used to having to share anything... or anyone. And add that he is only 8... I am too, but I have always spoken and thought above my age level...
Corvus opened the package and viewed the most beautiful bracelet he had ever seen. It was a silver colored bangle type bracelet that was a half inch in width. Surrounding the bracelet was an engraved snake, that swerved around different color gemstones that punctuated it every inch. Knowing the Malfoys, he knew it wasn’t just a bracelet.
Corvus made his decision. He would forgive the Malfoy heir this transgression. But he would not be given a second chance.
“After all,” he said to himself as he picked up the letter and box with the bracelet. “Fool me once shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.”
With that thought, he went looking for Bellatrix and Rabastan to see if the object had any enchantments.
()
“Mum!” he called as he walked the hallway.
“In here, Cor,” she called from her study. He knocked and entered to find her hunched over a book. She looked up as he closed the door behind himself. “Hey there. What’s wrong?”
“Nothing, I had to show you this that just came.”
Corvus watched on as his mother read the note. A single black eyebrow rose as a smirk fit her lips. She hummed in appreciation as she glanced at the gift. “He got a good verbal thrashing from three adults that day, you know. Your parting remark to him had him quite upset.”
“I’d like to say I’m sorry, mum, but I won’t lie to you. I was greatly upset and he hit all the wrong buttons. I was angry and I reacted. I didn’t insult him in any way, just reiterated in a way something he had already told me”
Bellatrix walked around the desk and put an arm around her son’s shoulders. “I’m not berating you Corvus. In all honesty I think you held back admirably.” Corvus looked at her and gave a bright smile. Then they both looked at the bracelet. “A beautiful piece. Full of protection charms.” She waved her wand over it once. “Hexes, Jinxes, Charms, Mind Magics… Wow.”
“What about medicinal or diagnostic charms?” he asked.
“Those should still work while you wear this. If not, we can see about setting up a fail safe that only me, Severus and Rabastan will know.”
“Amazing,” Corvus whispered as he put it on his wrist. He looked at his mum who was looking at the bracelet oddly. “What?”
“I want to try something. If something has a snake on it, there’s usually a reason for it. Use your parseltongue and tell the snake to move.” Corvus did so and they both watched amazed as the snake began slithering around the length of the bracelet, curving around the stones. Corvus hissed ‘stop’ and the engraving froze. “Another idea. Say off” Corvus followed and couldn’t duck before he was hit with a tickling jinx.
“Mum, no fair!” Corvus yelled between his laughter.
Bellatrix smirked at her son. “Oh alright.” She took the jinx off. “Now tell the snake ‘on’” Corvus did so and Bellatrix sent another tickling jinx at him. This one was just absorbed into an invisible wall.
Corvus got a wide smile on his face. He grabbed his letter and the box the bracelet came in and ran to his room. He ran right past Rabastan who was heading to see his sister-in-law. The man smiled at the boy’s antics. They hadn’t seen him smile since the party… other than the shy smile he sent Lady Malfoy at the meeting.
Soon as he got to his room, Corvus pulled out paper and parchment and began his correspondence.
()
Draco sat in his room, bouncing his leg impatiently, wondering if his letter would be well received. The bracelet came to mind when he remembered the part about the boy being a parselmouth. He was relieved his parents were okay with parting from the piece. He hoped it would be an acceptable gift.
A tapping on his window brought Draco out of his musings. He took the letter from the owl and took a deep breath before opening it.
Dear Draco Lucius,
I formally accept your apology. You had not known my history, so I’m sure it was not meant to be as personal as it came out to be.
I hope that you can learn to think before you speak. I’ve not had much practice having a family, so this will take some getting used to and as much as I’d hate to appear weak in any fashion, with my family history I hope you can understand my reactions.
I understand your protection of Severus and since I found out he was your godfather, I have kept my distance. I am not one to cut off another from their family. I have had it done to myself and would not deign to hurt another in such a fashion. I think we both need to talk to him, I have been avoiding him without explanation.
I hope we can begin again. Perhaps by way of correspondence, as you had suggested?
By the way, the bracelet is brilliant. The snake moves and the charms can be turned off and on.
Thank you again, Cousin.
Sincerely

Corvus Cygnus Lestrange

Heir to House Lestrange
The blonde read over the note a couple of times. The other boy seemed well educated, and sounded almost as snobbish as he himself did. He smiled at that thought.
He was interested to hear about the bracelet’s movements. He had no idea about the specifications on the piece, he just knew there were some protections and the snake may be something that would be appreciated.
()
A week later found Draco pacing in the dining room, waiting for his godfather. He and Corvus had exchanged quite a few letters over the week and were now on better terms. He had decided to have a meeting with Severus to discuss what had happened and why he had acted so. The potions master would arrive at 11 and he invited Corvus to come for lunch at noon.
“I don’t think your mother would appreciate your burning a hole in her carpet,” came the silky voice.
Draco froze and gave him a sheepish smile before gesturing to the seats. Once they were comfortable, a house elf popped in with tea and biscuits.
“So is everything well, Draco? You know I enjoy your company, but must admit I was rather surprised by the invitation.”
“It’s about Corvus…” He started softly. Then rushed on before he lost his nerve. “I messed up Uncle Sev. I…I was jealous. After seeing how he greeted you at the ball I got angry. We never hug like that anymore. Not since I was 6! When he came near me I told him to stay away from you…and” he mumbled the rest.
“And what, Draco?” Severus asked, almost not wanting to hear the answer.
“I told him he wasn’t wanted,” he replied, looking up through his now damp lashes.
Severus was shocked. So this was why Corvus was being so distant. After the problems with Black it’s no wonder the boy kept far away from him. Apart from knowing that Severus had known Draco longer and the general feeling of inadequacy that the boy always held. ”How could you say something like that to someone? Especially family?”
“I was just so angry and jealous I didn’t think.”
“Damn right you didn’t think! Do you know how much that had to have hurt him? And we don’t hug like that anymore because that is how a Malfoy acts, Draco. Not because I have any less love or affection for you.”
“I’m sorry Uncle Sev,” he said with a shaky voice
Severus ran his hand through his hair, agitated. “I’m not the one you should be apologizing to, Dragon”
“I sent a formal apology last week, with a gift of truce. We have been corresponding back and forth since. I invited him here for lunch but I wanted to speak with you beforehand and explain to you.”
Just then a house elf announced Corvus’ arrival.
()
Corvus was nervous about this lunch. He had not seen Draco since the day he spoke with the blonde’s parents about his history.
Draco stood and walked towards him slowly, hand out. Corvus took it with only a slight moment of hesitation. “Draco, thank you for the invitation”
“Corvus, thank you for accepting,” the blonde replied with a small smile.
When they released, Corvus’ smile froze on his face as he noticed Severus. “Am I too early? I can come back when you are finished,” he said as he started back towards the door.
Draco stopped him. “No, I set this meeting up. I called Severus in early so I could tell him why you had been... detached... lately.”
Before the two could say another word, Severus stood and pulled the two boys into his arms. Corvus gave a shuddering breath, while Draco smiled at his memories of being a small child in the same arms.
“You boys… are crazy. I love you both, neither one more than the other. Do not presume to detach from me again Corvus. I will be very upset and make you set up a 7^th year potion!” Corvus hid his smile in Severus’ robes. “I am not those other people. I take care of my family.”
Corvus gripped Severus’ waist tighter. “I’m sorry Sev. I didn’t want to get in the way. It’s always been easier to step aside and avoid the hurt. I didn’t want to get hurt again…”
“Shh Cor,” came a surprisingly soft tone from Draco. “It’s my fault. I don’t like to share,” he got a weak chuckle. “Come on, let’s eat lunch.”
The three untangled themselves from their embrace and sat around the table. A few minutes later, a house elf brought their lunch, while they continued a long discussion on potions.
When Severus left, Corvus turned to Draco and grabbed his arm at the elbow while Draco did the same. “Thank you very much, Draco”
“It was my fault, I was just rectifying a mistake. But you are welcome.”
They released and Corvus felt his bracelet heavy against his wrist. He held it up at eye level and whispered ‘move’ in parseltongue. When the snake started moving, the blonde’s eyes went wide, while Corvus chuckled.
“That is amazing!”
“And like I said, I can turn the charms on and off, so that it won’t give me problems in charms or DADA”
“Fantastic, just don’t forget to turn it back on.”
Corvus nodded. Then they shook hands again and he left, smiling.

(edited 9-17-15)

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