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Chapter 23 Tony was sitting in the Common Room, cleaning his broom. He was thinking about Cara. No doubt, she was a good Quiddich player, and he was glad she made the team, but oh, how he wished he could play again! Cara came through the portrait. "Hey Tony." She flopped down next to him. "Whew, Tommy went through all kinds of plays, but I really don't think I get any. Good thing too. Those poor Chasers. To think I almost was one!" Tony laughed. "Yea...ya know, I was a Chaser once." Cara sat up. "Really?" "Yea. I played Backyard Quiddich. It's not really like the International League, so it wasn't really that important. Anyway, one of the games, and a bludger was hit too hard. It broke my leg, and I had to get major surgery. That's why I don't play anymore. It's no big deal. Lot's of kids get injured during Backyard Quiddich." Cara offered to clean the broom, and Tony handed it over. She started to trim the tail. "So...why do you still have the broom?" "Well, I guess it reminded me of old times...like it really was old times. I was only like, eight. But it's a good broom, and I don't mind you using it for Quiddich." Cara grinned. She held it up. "Well, it looks much better now." She was interrupted by a knock at the window. Tony went over. Leper flew in and ruffled his feathers importantly. "Oh Leper, stop it. It's from Mom and Dad." Cara took the letter from Leper, who flew around the room, hooting. Tony took Leper and put him on his shoulder. Cara opened the letter. Dear Cara, Congratulations! Mom and I are so proud of you! I'm glad you have a good broom. Did you thank Tony for letting you use it? Don't worry, I'm sure you did. Tell me when your first game is, and mom and I will try to get there. Love, Dad Cara looked up. "Dad had a Nimbus two thousand and one. I remember now. Your-" "Our," Tony corrected. "-our-broom, is so much better!" Tony looked at the letter. "When is our first game?" Cara looked at the schedule. "It's in two weeks. I'd better tell dad." Cara grabbed a fresh piece of parchment. Bending over to write, she thought for a second. Dear Dad, Our first games in two weeks. That's December 4. Hope to see you there. Love, Cara Cara took Leper off Tony's shoulder. Tying the parchment to his leg, she took Leper to the window. Leper gave one last hoot, and flew off. Cara turned to Tony. "When's dinner?" Tony looked at his watch, frowning. "Umm....now." Tony held the portrait open for Cara, and together they walked to dinner. OK, that's the posties! Nicole, Taylor, Kit, and Chels, I <3 you all! Katie |
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Chapter 24 Cara walked onto the Quiddich pitch, bravely clutching Tony's firebolt. Not wanting to wait, she climbed onto the broom and flew a few laps around the stadium. It still amazed her that she was on the Ravenclaw Quiddich team. Next to Gryffindor, they were favorites for the House Cup! Cara did a few loop-di-loops, and heard voices. Peering down, she saw two teammates. She flew down. "Hi, I'm Cara. I'm the new-" "-Seeker." The girl finished. "Ross told us. I'm Kristen Sharp, and this is-" "-Maggie Roberts. We're the Beaters. You must be pretty good. Usually, Ross doesn't take first years." Cara looked puzzled. "But the board said..." "Yea, it's an open invitation. Even with it being an open invitation, he doesn't like it. He doesn't think talent starts at eleven. Jerk." Cara giggled. Maggie looked her over carefully. She nudged Kristen. "Kris...doesn't she look...familiar?" Kristen stared at Cara. "No...why?" "Because...she looks like...someone I saw..." "Where did you see them?" Cara glanced curiously at Maggie, her laughter gone. "Umm...I think by the Head Boy and Girl photos. She looks like-" A boy came whizzing past her on a broom. Maggie leapt on her broom and sped after him. Kristen rolled her eyes. "The rest of the team's here. Maggie's been chasing him all year." She led Cara to the group assembled by the goal posts. Kristen stayed by Cara's side. Cara was grateful. Maggie and the boy landed near them, and dismounted. They approached the group. Tommy shot them a dirty look, and faced the team. "OK people, listen up," Tommy said, "I have a feeling this is our year. We have a new Seeker. Her name's Cara Malfoy." Cara waved as Maggie gave a little gasp. She stopped waving and blushed, her head to the ground. Tommy raised his eyebrows, and continued. "So.....anyway, as I was saying...practices will be every other day. I want to start the year right! Sure, we started a little late, but we really had no choice, with Vince out of commission as he was. But now we can start training...right now. Mount up, let's start some drills!" Two hours later, Cara felt like dead weight. She didn't like the idea of storing her broom in the public storeroom, so she took Tony's broom,and lazily flew it up to her Common Room. She flew through the portrait, and landed on the floor. She started to snore softly. Tony came down from the boy's dorms, and saw her lying on the floor. He grinned. He took Cara in his arms and placed her onto the couch in front of the fire. He took the Firebolt and put it on the table. Picking a book from the huge shelf, he sat next to Cara and read until she awoke. Cara stirred, and yawned. Spotting Tony, she got up. "How long was I sleeping?" "Only about thirty minutes." Tony closed his book. "You might want to take a shower though...I'm sure you're offending lot's of people with your BO." Cara looked around. "There's no one here." Tony acted suprised, and Cara tossed a pillow at him. After her shower, she sat with Tony and told him about Quiddich practice. "...and Maggie made a funny noise when Tommy said my name, and..." Tony bolted upright. "Is Maggie a prefect?" "Yea..I think so. What does that matter?" "Because Draco Malfoy was Head Boy of Hogwarts! Along with your mom! No wonder she jumped!" Cara shrugged. "But then he made up fly laps around the stadium. I got so dizzy! And he made me chase after anything people could throw at me. It got pretty heavy, especially after they started throwing rocks!" Tony laughed. Cara frowned. "Well, it hurt!" Tony bellowed laughter in his child's voice, and soon Cara joined in. Their laughter rang throughout the Tower, across the Grounds, to where a small group of people waited for the proper moment...to kill. Sorry for a delay in posting! I didn't post yesterday! So sorry, Nice, long post to make up for it! Katie |
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Chapter 25 Draco and Hermione woke up early on Saturday. Hermione sleepily looked at the calender. December 4th. 4th...Hermione jumped, and thunked Draco on the head. He jerked up in bed, rubbing his head. "Owww....'Mione, what the hell?" "Draco get up! It's the 4th! Cara's Quiddich match is today! We have to get up to the school!" Hermione began to gather her clothes up. She jumped into the shower, and came out, her hair magically blow-dried. Draco was still in bed, trying to go back to sleep. Hermione shook him. "Draco, get up." He blew out a loud, fake snore. Hermione sighed. She pulled out her wand. "[I[Levitus Coverious[/I.]" Draco's blankets were thrown in the air, and he bolted upright in bed, protesting loudly. Hermione rolled her eyes. "You know Hermione, muggles have alarm clocks...not their wives!" Hermione went out of the room, listening to Draco's cursing. She whipped up some pancakes, and Draco slouched into the room, rubbing his eyes and still muttering. His tostled hair made him look sexy, and Hermione went to him. "Aww...poor darling...having to get out of bed early to see your own daughter play Quiddich! Someone up there must really hate you!" She gave him a kiss, which seemed to revive him. She laughed and sat him down to breakfast. Draco cheered up after that, and they both apparated to Hogsmeade. ****** Cara had never been more nervous. She refused to eat anything, and Tony had to force her to drink some tea and eat some toast. She flatly refused anything else, and Tony soon gave up. After a few moments, Cara followed her teammates out to the Ravenclaw Locker Room. Ross gathered them around for a quick pep-talk. "...ok people, listen up. I expect a big win today. If we win, we're just one match away from the Finals. Now, Slytherin is good, no doubt about that. But I know we're better!" Cara looked around, and saw that everyone was staring at her. "WHAT?" Tommy went over to her. "Cara, you've got good Seeker blood in you. We're depending on you today. If thing's get bad, we will need you to catch that snitch. Do you think you can do it?" Cara gulped. "I...I guess so..." Tommy grinned. "Alright then...let's mount up team!" Cara mounted Tony's Firebolt, and it vibrated with energy. The vibrations soothed Cara, and her fears vanished. She flew out into the field with her team, and saw her parents seated next to McGonagall. Hermione and Minerva were in deep conversation, but Draco was looking for Cara. He spotted her, and gave her a thumbs up. She smiled shakily in return, and heard the whistle blown. The game started. Cara and Tommy's plan was simple: Stay out of the way until you find the Snitch. But lot's of Syltherin's had been at the Ravenclaw tryouts, and they knew how good Cara was. So it came to no surprise to Cara when she was dodgeing bludgers that were constantly being thrown at her. Maggie and Kristen did their best to protect Cara, and soon, she was left alone. The two Beaters rushed to protect the rest of the team, and also to cause some damage. Cara drew a sigh of relief. It was impossible to concentrate with those two hovering around her. Suddenly, she saw the Syltherin Seeker speed around the goal-posts. Cara saw what he was chasing. The Snitch! Cara threw herself on her Firebolt and raced off. Draco had his eyes on the Snitch the whole game, and was glad when Cara noticed it. He smiled broadly as he saw his daughter hurtling towards the Snitch. Cara had never encountered anyone so bent on winning! The Seeker had tried to knock her off several times, and once, slapped her across the face! Cara growled, and continued to chase him and the Snitch all over the field. Cara glanced at the scoreboard. They were tied! 50-50! She glared at the Seeker, and shoved his hands away, and grabbed the Snitch. She grabbed it at the nick of time, for the Seeker kicked her, and she plummetted to the ground! Hermione screamed, and Draco ran out onto the field to where his daughter lay. He had never been so scared in his life. McGonagall was right on Draco's heels, and was next to him in a flash. Kristen had caught the Firebolt, and stood next to Draco. The team surrounded her, waiting for her to make a movement, unsure whether or not to move her. Cara stirred. "...did...we...win?" Tommy blew a hard breath of relief, and Draco bent to pick up Cara. The team cheered. Cara looked around, confused. "Wait honey, let's get you to the hospital wing. Yes, you won, and you won wonderfully." Draco smiled down proudly at his daughter, his only child. Cara smiled back up at him, then fainted. Madam Pomfrey met them halfway. "I'll take her Mr. Malfoy. You'd better go collect your wife." Madam Pomfrey took Cara, Tony following closely behind her. Draco turned, and flew hard into the wall as a spell hit him. "Did you get him?" A cold voice asked. "Yes Lucius, now help me with him..." Another voice sneered, and Draco opened his eyes briefly to reveal Snape...and his own father. "...Father..." Draco managed, then fainted dead away. OK, a nice little cliffie! Katie |
BTW, I want to issue a quick prayer for my friend Eric...his dad passed away this weekend. Please pray for Eric Soules and his family! Thanks forever! Katie |
:eek: OMG!!! That's all I can say!...Pams! Of course I'll say a prayer for them, I know what it's like, and even if I didn't I'd still feel really bad! Let him know I'm keeping him in my prayers! |
Thank you so much Taylor! I'm sure it will mean alot to him. He's being the strong guy, and not letting it show, but I saw him have a few relapses today...it really hurts to see him like this...thanks for your support! Katie |
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ok my homies! well, Taylor anyway, b/c she's the only one who's posting....anyway, for everybody, I'm not going to post now b/c it's almost 6:30 and it usually takes me about a half hour to write one of those chappies, and by then I would have missed the school bus! So I'll post this afternoon, but I'm not sure, since now my grandma's in the hospital :cry:. If you can do two things at the same time, pray for Eric and me! Please? Sorry....I'll do my best to keep up with my writing. Katie |
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Chapter 26 Hermione had left the stands a few minutes after Draco, trying to reach Cara. She saw Draco pick her up and take her towards the castle, but couldn't keep up. She ran into several Quiddich players, and one stopped her. "Say lady, when do you think we can visit Cara?" "I don't know, I'm trying to reach her, don't bother me now..." Hermione pushed through the crowds. She pushed past the crowds and came to the castle steps. She stopped. She heard voices, and a spell incantation. "...Father..." Hermione gasped at the sound of Draco's voice, and pulled out her wand. She slowly went up the steps, and pulled away as two Death Eaters came by. She recognized them as Snape...and her father-in-law! They were arguing and floating a body in front of them. Hermione heard snatches of her conversation. "...in broad daylight, what were you thinking?" "Shut up Malfoy...everyone was watching the game...now transfigure him, so he's less noticable!" Lucius muttered, and Hermione's Draco was turned into a cane, which Lucius took and used. The pair reached the edge of the Wood, and disapparated. Hermione cried out, and ran to the spot where they were. She cried softly, letting the tears fall where Draco had been. Her Draco...her love, her only reason...Cara! Hermione gasped, and headed towards the castle. Cara! What about her? If the Death Eaters took her husband, what better prey than the one who was to defeat them? Why not Cara? Hermione ran up the steps to the Hospital Wing. She burst through the door to see her daughter lying on the bed, Madam Pomfrey by her side. Hermione screamed with relief when she saw her. Madam Pomfrey frowned. "Mrs. Malfoy, really!" Hermione pushed past her, and took Cara's hand. "Honey...thank God you're safe!" Cara looked at her, puzzled. "Mom...it's just a sprained wrist...I'll be fine-" "No Cara, you don't understand...your father's...been kidnapped. By your grandfather and an old professor of mine. They're old Death Eaters....and-" "Daddy? Gone?" Cara's eyes widened. She started to tremble, then a look appeared. One that Hermione had never seen before. It was a hard look...full of hatred that Hermione became afraid of. For the first time, she was afraid of her daughter. "Mom...where did they go?" "I don't know honey...but rest awhile Cara. You can't go anywhere injured like this..." Cara glared at her mother, and she began to float in the air. Her hair flew wildly about her face, and her eyes emitted a bright light. Hermione raised her hand up, her mouth agap. Cara's wounds disappeared, and Cara began to speak. "They took him to the cave where Snuffles lived...we must go there." Cara fell huddled to the ground. Hermione ran to her, but was burned when she touched her. Cara got up from the ground, the light gone, the strong voice forgotten. Cara looked around. "Mom...are you ready?" Hermione just gaped at her daughter. The glow stretched from Cara to Hermione, and Hermione was filled with a stong feeling of wanting. Yes, she was ready. For whatever Cara and herself would face. OK people, I'm sorry it can't be longer... Katie |
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lol thanks Taylor! I can't believe I only have 2 readers! :cry: please advertise! I love new readers! I know I'm not as good as Cookie, but please get people to read? Thanks, <3 to both of you! Katie |
Yeah, sure I'll advertise! I love your writing, and it deserves to be read! I'll tell people to check it out! PAMS!! |
Taylor, ur the best! *huggles* I'm gonna post chapter 27 soon, I promise! Katie |
Okay dokey! I will tell some people about it in a bit... And sorry, I haven't posted in your other Fic, I'm really behind on it, and not sure what's going on, so I'll try and catch up when I have time!:D PAMS! |
Chapter 27 Draco felt himself being hurled down onto the floor. She winced in pain, but refused to cry out. Even though he was still a cane, he could still feel the dampness of the floor, and he assumed he was in a dungeon. He heard his father's voice say the counter-charm, and Draco felt like himself again. He rushed at his father, but his father blocked the attack. "Tsk tsk Draco...wouldn't want anything bad to happen to your wife and child, hm?" Draco paled, and collapsed onto the floor in defeat. "That's better now...Severus!" Snape entered. He looked greasier than ever, and he sneered as he saw Draco. "Ahh...our final weapon." Draco looked confusingly at them. "Weapon? I..don't understand." "Stupid boy, you're the only one who can stop our enemy! We are going to use you to kill...Cara Malfoy." Draco gritted his teeth, and, bellowing, rushed at his father. Lucius levitated Draco in the air, and Draco managed to punch his father.Blood poured out of Lucius's nose, and Draco was freed. He swung a round-house at Snape, who dodged it and held Draco at bay. "Temper temper Draco..." Draco was hit with a blinding spell that paralyzed him from the hips down. He crawled away, crying out in wonder and frustration. Lucius stood up straight, wiping blood from his face. "Pansy." The girl stepped out of the shadows, grinning. Draco crawled backwards in horror. Pansy looked like hell. Her clothes were rags, and her face was streaked with tears and dirt. She looked starved. All the weight she had when she attended Hogwarts was gone. Her eyes were like gaping holes on her face. She looked at Draco sorrowfully. "Draco...Draco...why did you come back?" Draco shifted his weight as Pansy moved foward. She collapsed at Lucius's feet. Lucius kicked at her body, and she emitted a moan of pain and humiliation. Lucius smiled, and clapped his hands. Veronica appeared. Her body was full and ripe, and her clothes were of aristocracy. She looked at Draco in contempt, and walked away. Lucius turned to follow Veronica. Snape hesitated, and went over to Draco. "I'll let you two...catch up with each other." He dropped a wink, and slammed the door shut. **** Cara and Hermione walked through Hogsmeade, trying not to draw attention to themselves. They reached the edge of the town, and looked up at the cave. Memories flooded back to Hermione, and she staggered. Cara caught her, and both started up. Hermione gasped when she saw the old cave. It had rooms! Someone had renovated it into some kind of...torture chamber. Manacles were hanging off the walls. Iron Maidens were leaning by the entrances. One wall had spikes and broken glass embedded in it's surface. Hermione shuddered, and Cara closed her eyes. But she snapped them open again. Cara was glowing again, and she looked at the spiked wall. "There mommy." "Cara...it's a wall." "No." Cara pulled out her wand. She waved it, and a door appeared by the wall. They walked through it. It led to another room. And another. Hermione felt lost in an endless sea of rooms. Only Cara seemed to know the way, and Hermione was afraid to lose her. Suddenly, Cara stopped. "Mom." "Hon?" "Daddy's over there...with another woman. I can sense another presence...a woman's presence." Hermione's face darkened. She pulled out her own wand. Her face was drawn back in anger, and she made a violent gesture with her wand. The wall exploded, and Hermione was staring into the face of her husband. "Hermione!" Draco ran to her, and Hermione locked him in an embrace. Cara looked past him to Pansy. Pansy ran past them. "Mommy, stop her!" Hermione turned, but Pansy Apparated. Draco swore. "But Draco, why didn't you apparate?" "Hermy, dear, I couldn't. Snape put a spell around the room. We couldn't. But...oh my God...Cara." He swept Cara into a hug so hard she gasped. "Daddy!" Draco started to cry. "Cara...I'll never hurt you...never never NEVER!" Hermione looked around. "How do we get out?" "We don't. We stop this...now." Cara began to glow again, and Draco let go of her. He looked at Hermione. "Since when does she do this?" "Sigh...Since the Quiddich match." Cara walked out of the room, ready to finish it...once and for all. Katie |
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