Chapter 2
Draco feels the air stir when suddenly there are arms embracing him from behind. The cruel weight of his mother lessens.
"Draco, Draco I've got you. Don't open your eyes. J-just let go okay. I've got you" the voice of Harry Potter speaks over shoulder.
The ache in his chest makes him think his heart will beat right out of his chest or will simply stop beating because there is no way someone can live like this. His fingers grip harder to the body of his mother
NO. NO.
But what comes out if his mouth is
"Please, Please, Please..." A painful plea for a miracle to his once rival.
They can't take her. What if just maybe she is fine. He is the only one left who cares what happens to her. He needs to protect her. Beginning his protego spell once more. He speaks in the ancient language his mother whispered to him.
When he opens his eyes everything will be alright. It has to be alright.
Around him words are spoken along with a swish of air that is only slightly felt. A pair of hands prying at his fingers shocks him enough to open his eyes. The beautiful blonde hair of his mother swallows his vision. Cradled in his chest is his mother as if she merely fell asleep. Potter tightens his hold on Draco to the point of pain as she is pulled away from him.
A slight whimper leaves his throat. A cloak is slipped over his mother as Weasley carries his mother away.
~I was scared of letting go~
There is a silver shield shrouding the two Malfoy's. This does not deter Harry in the slightest. Maneuvering himself to embrace his once rival he motions for Ron with a tilt of his head. He allows his arms to grip onto Draco because he thinks there might not be much that is keeping the boy upright.
"Draco, Draco " and isn't that something. Has he ever been more Draco than right now? "I've got you. Don't open your eyes. J-just let go okay. I've got you"
Ron approaches slowly but not attempting to enter and pass the shield. Harry speaks a quick "finite" as he motions his best friend forward. "Take her please" . He feels Draco tense and his grip tightens so much he thinks the blonde's fingers might snap from the pressure. As Ron peals Narcissa Malfoy away he hears Draco whispers then a quiet whimper. It's the whimper that causes a tear to slide past. It's seconds of tense silence when the begging comes.
"Please,Please,Please! Maman... “
And it's as if someone cut a cord that kept Draco upright.
"Maman." Draco cries out as his mother is covered and taken away. The full weight almost topples Harry. Then he is restraining the distraught slytherin from following. Harry wishes he could allow the blonde to go. To follow only she has gone somewhere Harry will not allow him to go. He did not allow it inside the room of requirement and he will not allow it now.