Chapter 9
Chapter 9 of 14
Rhea SilviaHe trusts her, trusts them, but… Circe, this would be so much easier if he still associated with Crabbe and Goyle. Though Crabbe and Goyle wouldn’t have understood enough to help.
Reviewed“And when are you going to tell us what you’re plotting?”
“What plot?” he asks, supercilious expression firmly in place.
“Why are you helping them?” That expression never works on Daphne and only rarely on Blaise.
“I am?”
“You need our help, Draco.” Blaise has, as usual, migrated towards warmth, and his face, against the fire, can hardly be seen. “You need it, and we’ve given it and will continue to give it.”
“But you must tell us what we’re helping you with.” He trusts her, trusts them, but… Circe, this would be so much easier if he still associated with Crabbe and Goyle. Though Crabbe and Goyle wouldn’t have understood enough to help.
“And please don’t tell us what you told them. Even if she escapes, she’ll still be related to you.”
“But I won’t have to marry her.”
Daphne sighs. “If you’re going to be difficult, I’ll leave. And I certainly won’t allow Astoria to be involved in this unless I’m certain what it is.”
“I’m only doing what I’ve been told to,” he says. “All last year, everybody kept telling me to co-operate with Potter and his bunch. I’m co-operating.”
“Aren’t you obedient,” Blaise drawls. “And how do you profit by helping Potter? In fact, Draco, how do you plan on helping him?”
“I don’t.” They glare at him. “Not in any material way.”
“Oh?”
“I can hardly help break her out, now can I?”
“I imagine it wouldn’t be too hard,” Daphne smiles, “considering you know where she’s being held. Considering it’s your house she’s being held in.”
He bows, acknowledging the hit. “But I also know better than to cross my aunt. According to Mother, she’s very taken with her only child.”
“And expresses her love in-between Cruciatusii?”
“No. Morgana, no. Bellatrix Lestrange,” he pauses, letting it sink in, “is waiting hand-and-foot on Hermione Granger and is extremely upset her darling daughter isn’t overjoyed to see her.”
“You cannot possibly be serious.”
“Oh, I am. I rather wish I could go home, but I very much doubt Snape will let me.”
“And the Dark Lord?”
“Quite concerned, but he’s letting Aunt Bella take care of things at the time.”
“Draco, are you sure your mother isn’t shielding you? She does tend to get overprotective.”
She does. And that’s why, despite being Lucius Malfoy’s son and Bellatrix Lestrange’s nephew, he’s still not a Death Eater. “Quite sure. Father’s written as well. And confesses himself rather surprised to be hosting Muggles. And that too in a relatively unharmed condition.”
“He’s letting the Grangers live?”
“As I said, Blaise, they’re besotted.”
“And entertaining as this is, you’ve still not told us what you’re planning.”
“Daphne, who do you think will win this war?”
“It isn’t a war yet. And it might not come to that.”
“It will, sooner or later. And now you’re avoiding the question.”
“I’d bet on Dumbledore,” she says, resolutely not looking at him. “He’s a madman, same as the Dark Lord, but… I don’t think he cares whether he stays alive or not. Nor, I think, do most of his… is followers the right word?”
“Whereas most of the Death-Eaters do,” Blaise laughs. “I can’t see Lucius taking an Avada Kedavra for the Dark Lord.”
“Neither can I.” He smiles. “I’d bet on Dumbledore as well.”
“And you think this is a way to get into his good books?”
“I think I’m going to be corresponding with my fiancée. And I think I shall give her friends information about how she feels and how she’s being treated. And I think I shall leave the country as soon as I finish school. I have a great-aunt who lives in Alexandria who’d be delighted to see me.”
“You think you’ll be allowed to leave?”
“I believe so. If, at the end of the year, Granger’s still with Aunt Bella, I’ll take her to see all the places she would have, if she’d been properly brought up. If not,” he shrugs, “I doubt either of you plan on staying in England for the war.”
“It’s hardly the same,” Blaise says. He’s come away from the fire. Daphne’s straightened from her lazy sprawl.
“Defection is hardly new,” he says, throat suddenly dry.
“You think Dumbledore would help you hide?”
“He helped Snape,” he says, “and I’ve never helped kill anyone.” He doesn’t know whom Snape is a spy for. His parents’ opinion, which he’s inclined to agree with, is that Severus Snape is on his own side.
“And your parents?”
“They survived the first war.”
“But Lucius has been sent to Azkaban since.”
“Less than five months,” he says, voice too casual. Five months without his father. Five months watching his mother being desperately brave. “They couldn’t find enough evidence to hold him longer, even with all the witnesses Dumbledore dragged out.”
“Lupin wasn’t allowed to testify,” Daphne points out.
“Yes. Isn’t prejudice wonderful?” And, of course, neither could dear cousin Dora, or Shacklebolt, given that they should have informed the Ministry before rushing in to fight. Legal procedure doesn’t really work in wars.
“So you plan to run away and let your parents suffer?”
“Not quite. I plan on staying alive, and my parents plan on doing whatever it takes to ensure my welfare.”
They share a glance; then Blaise grins at him. “Do try to be less melodramatic, Draco. It’s rather exasperating.”
He smirks. They’ll help. Even help smuggle him out of the country if necessary. “Well, it’ll help us get along with the Gryffindors, won’t it then?”
“Especially Potter,” Daphne says, soft and sweet and oh-so-innocent.
“What do you mean?”
“Well, the Weasleys won’t trust you anyway. And you do need Potter to believe you’re telling him the truth, don’t you?”
He nods, resolutely ignoring her smile.
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hmmmm i wonder how things will progress from here.
i dont know if its because i just ate so my processes are being directed to my stomach instead of my brain but im finding a number of things in this fic hard to follow. i feel as if i keep missing a number of things that are not being said directly and i assume im suppose to be able to follow. or it might be because of the pov.
Interesting that Voldemort knows that both Lucius and Narcissa recognize greater claims on their loyalty than service to him. Promising start I think!
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thank you. I hope you'll like the other chapters just as much.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thank you. I hope you'll like the other chapters just as much.
That's a beautiful chapter. She's finally going home but in what state. I hope she will be Okay surrounded by her friends... and her love. 
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
her love? who're you talking about? who's her love? e-mail and enlighten me, please.
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
Apparently I misintrepreted the last few lines of the chapter. I thought maybe she fell in love with Draco during their correspondance because he was her only link to school and her friends. And maybe she is seeing him like some sort of savior or heroe. But considering your reaction I was wrong. Sorry.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
You're actually not very far off the actual thing. Which is why I asked you to e-mail-- I really wanted to know what you thought. But no, as of now, she's not in love with Draco. Let's see what happens later.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
her love? who're you talking about? who's her love? e-mail and enlighten me, please.
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
Apparently I misintrepreted the last few lines of the chapter. I thought maybe she fell in love with Draco during their correspondance because he was her only link to school and her friends. And maybe she is seeing him like some sort of savior or heroe. But considering your reaction I was wrong. Sorry.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
You're actually not very far off the actual thing. Which is why I asked you to e-mail-- I really wanted to know what you thought. But no, as of now, she's not in love with Draco. Let's see what happens later.
Did I read correctly!?!!! GINNY and DAPHNEE. WOW I hadn't expected that one. And I'm still oving the whole story.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Yeah, Ginny and Daphne. Hope the other pairing(s) haven't taken you that much by surprise. Glad to hear you like it.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Yeah, Ginny and Daphne. Hope the other pairing(s) haven't taken you that much by surprise. Glad to hear you like it.
As much as I like you, Rhea, I must agree with snitchette here. If only so she'll tell me what she thinks will happen to Hermione ;-)
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I think Draco says it all, really.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I think Draco says it all, really.
I knew I was right. Very evil from you to fill me with doubts. So I won't tell you what I think will happen to Hermione or you'll ruin my reverie. ;)
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Ah, but isn't the point to keep you on tenterhooks?Also, you said there were two children. There evidently is only one.
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
The first time I said they pretend it was a baby boy who died and put the little girl to adoption. Then I had to change my mind because you confused Evil writer. At least it's for a good cause. Or so I hope. 
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Hmm. Well, to be honest, I don't know yet. So...
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Ah, but isn't the point to keep you on tenterhooks?Also, you said there were two children. There evidently is only one.
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
The first time I said they pretend it was a baby boy who died and put the little girl to adoption. Then I had to change my mind because you confused Evil writer. At least it's for a good cause. Or so I hope.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Hmm. Well, to be honest, I don't know yet. So...
Keep the updates coming....
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Of course. Haven't finished writing yet, though, so this'll last a while.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Of course. Haven't finished writing yet, though, so this'll last a while.
I wonder what Ron and Harry were thinking as all that head chatter wizzed by them. hahaha
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
What exactly do you mean? I confess myself at a loss. 
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
I thought that all the dialogue in the chapter between HG & DM was chatter showing us how much they communicate about Head girl & boy stuff. Did I read it wrong?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
No, that's all correct. I meant that as this is from Harry's pov, you're getting ll that's going on in his head. And I don't much subscribe to the Ron-as-jock theory, sohe's prolly just a tad uncomfortable with them co-operating, but he understands why they must. I'm sorry if I sounded iffy.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
What exactly do you mean? I confess myself at a loss.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
I thought that all the dialogue in the chapter between HG & DM was chatter showing us how much they communicate about Head girl & boy stuff. Did I read it wrong?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
No, that's all correct. I meant that as this is from Harry's pov, you're getting ll that's going on in his head. And I don't much subscribe to the Ron-as-jock theory, sohe's prolly just a tad uncomfortable with them co-operating, but he understands why they must. I'm sorry if I sounded iffy.
You really are an evil one to give so few clues about who is/ere that/those child(s). The mystery deepens and i absolutely love it and of course need more.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Dear
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
, where did you get the idea that there's more than one child? I have no idea what you're talking about. None. 
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Dear
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
, where did you get the idea that there's more than one child? I have no idea what you're talking about. None.
I liked this! I liked that Hermione will be able to get home and see her parents. I loved the interaction between Draco and Hermione, they obviously function well as "Heads" together, and I liked how this chapter showed that Gryffindors are just as, if not even more so, inclined to prejudice as any Slytherin.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Well, this needs a numbered response:1. I'm glad you liked it.2. Yes, erm... it is nice, isn't it? *guilty expression*3. I do think Hermione and Draco would be able to manage, if solely because they'd both hate the idea of failing.4. They are, aren't they?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Well, this needs a numbered response:1. I'm glad you liked it.2. Yes, erm... it is nice, isn't it? *guilty expression*3. I do think Hermione and Draco would be able to manage, if solely because they'd both hate the idea of failing.4. They are, aren't they?
I rather think snitchette above snagged it, Rhea. Can't wait to find out ;-)
Also, now that you mention picture-frame parents, Harry's degree of familylessness really hits me. Despite the Weasleys.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thanks. Yeah, it really annoyed me that Molly assumes that her being around makes up for the fact that Harry doesn't have parents.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thanks. Yeah, it really annoyed me that Molly assumes that her being around makes up for the fact that Harry doesn't have parents.
That's very clever. They say it's a boy and he died just after the birth and they put the little girl to adoption. Tricky but brillliant.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Is that what they did?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Is that what they did?
Twins? A different child? Do tell
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I shall. Of course I shall. In the meantime, thanks for reading.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I shall. Of course I shall. In the meantime, thanks for reading.
Is SB being cagey and not giving HP all the information he knows about the baby? I am curious.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Sirius? No, not really. He has his suspicions, maybe, but he's telling Harry whatever he knows.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Sirius? No, not really. He has his suspicions, maybe, but he's telling Harry whatever he knows.
Who had the brilliant idea to have a Sirius painting done? I imagine it is a great comfort to Harry! 10 points to your house.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I think all the Black portraits get automatically done, kinda. Who got Mrs. Black's portrait done?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
I think all the Black portraits get automatically done, kinda. Who got Mrs. Black's portrait done?
Holy nightmare Harry!
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Isn't it a nicenightmare? I rather like it. 
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Isn't it a nicenightmare? I rather like it.
A boy, huh? And here I was thinking that the child Bellatrix gave birth to was going to turn out to be Hermione. Was this a cover-up? Regis was actually Regina?Happy Snorkack Hunting,~Sempra
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Well, nobody ever actually saw the kid, y'know?
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Well, nobody ever actually saw the kid, y'know?
The cooperation between the two seems to go well. And it's nice from Draco to give Harry some news about Hermione.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
yes, it does, doesn't it? Also, trust me, Draco hates that he's being nice. He just can't seem to help it.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
yes, it does, doesn't it? Also, trust me, Draco hates that he's being nice. He just can't seem to help it.
I'm a bit confused about Draco's last thoughts. IS there any tender involvement I've missed? I also want you to know that I love your story and I hope you won't dropped it by lack of reviewers. Because if people are too stupid to see the wonderfullness of this, well let them be.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Between Harry and Remus, well, they are close, yes, but it's mostly that Draco, who's an outsider, doesn't know the history and is naturally confused. He's also somewhat resentful, yes, but that's because he's trying to be in denial and failing. Knowledge is often a bad thing.And no, I'm not about to drop the story. Quite apart from anything else, I know there are a number of readers, who may not be able to comment for whatever reason. Besides, I'm now too involved to leave them stranded.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Between Harry and Remus, well, they are close, yes, but it's mostly that Draco, who's an outsider, doesn't know the history and is naturally confused. He's also somewhat resentful, yes, but that's because he's trying to be in denial and failing. Knowledge is often a bad thing.And no, I'm not about to drop the story. Quite apart from anything else, I know there are a number of readers, who may not be able to comment for whatever reason. Besides, I'm now too involved to leave them stranded.
What's happening here. Am I the only one tro find that fic very exciting. Are they all dead or just stupid. Anyway, just let you know that THIS is simply brilliant. I just feel a bit put out by Draco's behaviour. Does he want to help or just to help himself... I suppose I shall in the future.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Actually, a number of people seem to be reading. Reviewing, clearly, is a different matter.Thank you.As for Draco, well, he's not nice, certainly. And yes, you shall know, as soon as I do.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Actually, a number of people seem to be reading. Reviewing, clearly, is a different matter.Thank you.As for Draco, well, he's not nice, certainly. And yes, you shall know, as soon as I do.
What a fool I am. To think Draco would help. Such a selfish bastard he is. I just hope Hermione is well.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Draco is a bastard, yes. Except literally. But it's more that he's a tad bit more complicated than the Gryffindors. (I've grown to like him. I didn't, before.)
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Draco is a bastard, yes. Except literally. But it's more that he's a tad bit more complicated than the Gryffindors. (I've grown to like him. I didn't, before.)
I wonder what Draco has to say. And if he is to be trusted. I don't particulalry like Ron but for once I'd side him on this point.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Draco has his own interests at heart, yes, but that's no reason to disbelieve him.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Draco has his own interests at heart, yes, but that's no reason to disbelieve him.
I wouldn't have dream of this when I read the first chapter. This is so much exciting. I love the suspese and the neverending surprises you are offering.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
:)
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
:)
Very, very interesting. I am usually not intrigued by stories that have Hermione as Voldemorts daugther, but this story seems to have bespelled me somehow:-))Update again soon!
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thank you. :)Of course I shall.
Response from Rhea Silvia (Author of Bloodties)
Thank you. :)Of course I shall.