Chosen

Chapter 29

I was completely shocked. I waited there for a really long time. I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew, someone was shaking me.

"Anyxus dear, please wake up." A soft voice said, gently shaking my shoulders.

"Narcissa?" I opened my eyes and then realized what had happened. The Ministry had taken Lucius to Azkaban.

"Lucius! They've taken him to Azkaban!" I yelled freaking out.

"Calm down. I already know. I need you to go back to school and comfort Draco. He doesn't know and I think you should be the one to tell him." She looked into my eyes. Hers were a dark chocolate brown.

"Why me? I don't understand." I asked quietly.

"I know Draco cares a lot about you. He has tried to resolve your relationship together, hasn't he?"

"Before, I couldn't stand him, but now we're good friends."

"Exactly, and that is why you must be the one to tell him." She continued. "the Floo Network will take you back to Hogwarts now." I nodded taking some powder and saying Hogwarts. The next thing I knew, I was in Dumbledore's office, alone. I looked around and finally made my way out of his door. It was dark out, and I still didn't want to be caught by Filch. Tomorrow morning everyone was going back home, which is why I found it weird that I didn't just stay at Malfoy Manor. I made it back to my dorm safe and sound. I still had bruises and cuts from the dueling earlier, but I'd be fine. Once my head hit my pillows I fell instantly into a tiresome sleep.

The next morning I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes. I squinted and got out of bed for breakfast. I got dressed and brushed my hair and headed to the Great Hall.

I stepped through the doors and looked for my friends and Draco of course. Draco wasn't there, but my friends were.

"Nyx!" Ginny yelled. I came rushing towards her and giving her a big hug. "Where did you go? We didn't see you leave, we thought you were dead." She broke the hug.

"I was taken to Malfoy Manor, and then later in the evening Lucius Malfoy was escorted to Azkaban."

"Oh..." was all she said. I greeted all my friends, who seemed to be fine and finally packed my bag to journey back to the Burrow. We walked down to the platform, through the trees smelling of pine. I glanced around curiously and saw a flash of platinum blonde hair. I widened my eyes and followed it.

"Draco!" I yelled after him. He turned around immediately and stopped in his tracks. I ran to him, and when I finally got there I was out of breath.

"Nyx, what are you-" he started but I cut him off.

"I need to talk you." I panted. He pulled me over to a nearby bench and we sat. I stood silent for a few seconds to get my breath back.

"What is it? Is something wrong?" he asked.

"Look, I'm not sure how to tell you this, but you need to trust me." I turned to him.

"Of course, what is it?" his face full of concern. I took his hands.

"Draco...last night, your father was taken to Azkaban." I said quietly and slowly. He looked into my eyes. I could see the sadness fill his, water glossing over them. He took his hands away from mine. He didn't say anything, but just stared off into the distance.

"Draco I'm sorry." Looking at him like this made me want to cry. He stayed silent. Finally he opened his mouth to say something, but closed it. I saw a stray tear make its way down Draco's cheek. Once I saw it, I pulled him into a hug. He buried his head in my shoulder, crying silently. After a minute he pulled away and looked me in the eyes, his slightly red.