Chapter 10

Bloodties

Chapter 10 of 14

Rhea Silvia

Yours,
Draco.

Alternate Universe Hogwarts Castle 11,544 Words 14 Chapters WIP

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Mother,

I doubt she will prove at all amenable to the concept of having Aunt Bella and the Dark Lord as parents. You suggest that she be informed that the continued safety of the Muggles depends on her accepting her true parents. But it is highly unlikely that such threats will have much, or indeed any, effect. She’s a willful, headstrong girl— in fact, she rather resembles her mother in that respect. She’s rather careless as regards personal safety, as well. Though I imagine it is implausible, if not outright impossible, that she will actually be exposed to any real danger. And, from what I know of Hermione, she’s only too well aware of that fact. She’s an intelligent girl and, as long as she believes she has nothing to lose, will not co-operate in any way. From her perspective, her parents (I refer here to the Muggles, of course) are going to die, are perhaps already dead, and she is a prisoner and will remain so. So, no, my Mother, coercion will not work, and you have not, until now, offered her anything she wants. You have a long wait ahead of you. It would be a pity were Aunt Bella to lose her tenuous hold on her temper.

Yours,

Draco.

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Mother,

If you believe that it will make her more likely to submit to her parents’ wishes, I’ll certainly write. I confess myself at a loss to understand how it will help, as we were never on amicable terms, however. Find the letter enclosed.

Yours,

Draco.

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Hermione,

My mother wishes us to correspond. I doubt, however, that I have anything to say that you wish to hear, especially given the circumstances.

However, as I cannot send a letter this short, and as you took some interest in her, though I do not know whether that was to keep your House’s reputation pristine or because you actually cared about her, I think I shall tell you about Astoria. Since your departure a week ago, she has managed to gain the admiration of three of her class-mates, entirely antagonize the third-years, and befriend Potter and Ginevra Weasley. As a matter of fact, I rather believe that her friendship with them is what keeps her from becoming a resident of the Hospital Ward. Certainly, she is far too callous— inviting malevolence and hatred is all very well, but doing so at such great risk to oneself is extremely foolish. Especially when she would lose so little by at least pretending to cease all communications with us. It’s highly doubtful that her House-mates would find out that she had not in fact stopped meeting us. She has classes with Slytherins— she could easily use one of them to pass on any messages. Suffering because of something as ephemeral as a principle is a concept I, for one, am entirely unable to understand. But you’ve already told her to mix less with us— I’m afraid I’m at such a loss for words that I’m parroting yours. My apologies. You must be rather bored by this.

I shall understand fully if you are resentful. And I hardly expect there to be a reply to this letter. But I shall hardly be disappointed if there is.

Draco Malfoy.

***

Hermione,

No. It is rather surprising that there has been no such announcement. But perhaps Dumbledore does not wish your parentage disclosed. Which is odd, isn’t it, considering he claims that one’s parentage in no way affects how a witch/wizard should be treated? I believe your friends have been informed. In fact, I am almost sure, given how they looked on Monday morning. How they know and who informed them, I am, obviously, not aware of. But I can certainly tell you that your absence is causing a certain level of unease among the students, especially the sixth and seventh-years, who consider themselves well-informed. I hope that answers your queries.

Draco Malfoy.

***

Do they blame you? Do you believe that they should? Or are you merely being a Gryffindor and indulging in self-flagellation? You are all masochists in disguise, you and your friends. There are many, Hermione, who are suffering more for less. They hold a place in your life that the Dark Lord claims as his. Be grateful they are alive and unmolested. Remember, please, that the woman you are dealing with celebrated killing both her cousins, both of whom she had known since they were born. And yet the Grangers are alive. They have even been allowed to see you. You have brains enough to realize the significance of this. Attempt to do so, instead of wallowing in guilt.

Draco Malfoy.

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genrou

hmmmm i wonder how things will progress from here.

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genrou

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.

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magenpie

Interesting that Voldemort knows that both Lucius and Narcissa recognize greater claims on their loyalty than service to him. Promising start I think!