Chapter 74
Prompt: I wish I knew
He felt a pull, dragging him across the field toward the enemy, her familiar bushy hair filling his vision. Before he could consider the consequences of his action, he had thrown a protego around Hermione's small frame, preventing the incoming curse from hitting its target.
"The fuck, Malfoy?!" screamed a voice from his left.
Dolohov had his wand raised, ready to shoot the curse again. Shaking his head, Draco stared back confused.
"It was a mistake, thought she was one of ours."
The lie was thick on his tongue.
His desire to protect her was still taking over his senses, his reflexes warring with his emotions.
"MALFOY!"
Again, Dolohov's voice cut through his racing thoughts.
"Is there a problem here or are you ready to finish the mission and kill the mudblood?"
Pieces of broken memories filled his mind, brown hair across a pillow, promises made at night, a kiss through tears. Memories or dreams?
Draco clutched his head, his broken mind unable to right itself.
"I wish I knew," whispered Draco.