The Price of Love

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[BCJ P.O.V]

Did they really think they had seen the last of me?

Surely not.

He has wronged my sister, how dare he!

And then to top it all she informs of his treachery to the Dark Lord.

It makes my blood boil to think of my master’s demise and how he was slain by the hands of Potter.

That filthy Half-Blood.

I will have my revenge on that blood traitor and his Mudblood whore.

I thought I could trust Lucius, Persia was certain of his feelings, I was choosing the moment I would reveal myself, and then we would resurrect our lord.

I did not receive the dementors kiss as most people thought and for that I will always be grateful to my sister. Persia saved me from a fate worse than death.

I thought that with Lucius at my side I could bring down Potter once and for all, revenge for our lord.

But then I see him socialising with Mudbloods and blood traitors alike, his antics gracing the front pages of the prophet.

He will live to regret the day he took his mark.

I will not rest until he is dead and buried.

Lucius Malfoy is going to die.

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[Hermione P.O.V]

Lucius runs his fingers through my hair and rests his hands at the nape of my neck making small circles with his soft digits as I read the prophet.

We have the day to ourselves for the first time since I gave birth, Harry and Ginny have Amelia for the day, they offered and Lucius insisted that we needed the day to get back to normal. Lucius’ confrontation with Harry was quite heated I may add and Lucius called Harry several things which pissed me off, but accepted Harry's hand when he offered it.

I gasp and sit up, the story on page 5 taking me by surprise, I quickly scan the article and show Lucius whose eyes widen in surprise.

‘BARTY CROUCH JR SIGHTED IN MUGGLE LONDON’


“How?” I ask.

“It beggars belief!” he says confused.

I see his face then turn to stone.

“This has something to do with Persia.” he says through gritted teeth.

“How does it have something to do with Persia?” I say now finding myself as equally confused.

“Persia is Barty’s sister.” he says his face not changing.

“Oh!” I say.

“I have an extremely bad feeling about this darling, he seems to have picked a very convenient to appear.”

“What do you mean?”

“It doesn’t matter darling don’t worry your sweet little head about it, I’m going to owl Potter so he can bring back Amelia, I need to have speak with him anyway.” he says kissing me softly.

In a matter of minutes Harry and Ginny walk through the fireplace clutching a gurgling Amelia, who is immediately passed to me, she lays her head on my chest and her eyes start to droop.

I see Lucius and Harry deep in conversation in the corner, I see Harry nod several times and agree with Lucius.

Harry then turns to me and smiles.

“Lucius has invited me and Ginny and Ron along with Draco and his fiancée to dinner tonight, we have accepted.”

“That’s a great idea Lucius." I smile

Lucius gives me a warm grin.

“There will be no need to return home Potter, you may stay here tonight, a change of clothing is provided in the guest suite.”

“Thank you Lucius.” he smirks.

They are up to something I can tell.

This Barty Crouch business has Lucius shaken and I don’t like it.

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I find myself being dressed by Ginny, a little in awe at the clothes Lucius has provided for her.

She stands proudly in a silver silk dress that emphasises all her curves and flares out at her waist and her beautiful red hair falls in loose curls down her back.

“What’s going on Ginny?” I say suspiciously.

“Nothing.” she replies.

“I can tell you’re up to something.”

She smirks.

“Listen just get dressed and hurry up, dinner starts in 15 minutes!” she says happily.

Now I’m worried.

I make my way down to the dining hall on the arm of Ginny.

I push the door open and my jaw drops to the floor.

I see Harry waiting for me at the end of an aisle.

“What the hell is going on?” I say sharply.

“Herms, you may be the smartest witch in our year but at this moment you really are thick” he smirks.

I frown.

“You're getting married!” he smiles.

“What!” I shout.

He runs his wand over my dress and it transforms into a pale cream wedding dress.

He laughs at my open mouth.

“Catching fly’s Herms?” he smirks.

A second set of doors open and I see Lucius waiting for me at the head of the aisle.

I feel my heart beat faster than it ever has before and my eyes well up as he smiles at me.

Gods I love him.

I see Ron standing holding Amelia who is waving her chubby fist at me.

I smile and my heart floods with love.

Harry leads me up the aisle and I take in the faces in the crowd.

Molly and Arthur, the twins, who cheekily grin at me, Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore, Hagrid sends a watery smile my way as he sits next to Professor flitwick, who too is crying.

But the biggest surprise of them all is Professor Snape who is sitting next to a woman with wild curly hair.

I see his mouth turn upwards slightly when he looks at me.

I see my mother and father sitting next to Draco who is holding Victoria’s hand as she weeps softly.

I take my place opposite Lucius and he takes my hand.

“I’m going to kill you!” I smirk.

“I can’t wait.” he whispers.

The Wizipriest performs the opening ceremony and turns to me to ask for my vows.

I feel a hundred eyes on me.

I clear my throat.

“Lucius, it has taken us many years to get here, we have overcome so many hurdles, faced so many obstacles, and each day we spend together makes me love you even more than I already do, you have given me more than I have ever wished for in my life, our beautiful daughter Amelia, I will love you forever, until the end of time and I want nothing more than to love you till the end of time.”

I see Lucius eyes shining with emotion.

“My dearest Hermione, twelve years ago I met a ferocious young lady in Diagon Alley, I never thought for one second that girl would become my future wife, I thank the gods above for the party in the ministy, the first dance we shared will forever play in my mind, our first kiss will be forever burned on my lips, I want to spend the rest of my days with you and no other, Hermione you will always be the love of my life and to you I entrust my mind body and soul, I love you.”

I feel tears leak down my face as he says those words, the words I have longed for nearly 3 years.

He wipes my tears away with his soft fingers.

The Wizipriest then turns to me and Lucius.

“The love these two people share is bounded by eternal love magic, I declare Hermione Granger and Lucius Malfoy bonded for life in holy matrimony.”

He taps his wand on our hands and bright wide ropes fly out and bind me and Lucius together sinking into our skin.

“May I present Mr and Mrs Malfoy, you may now kiss your bride!” smiles the Wizipriest.

Lucius smirks and presses his lips to mine softly.

“ISNT THIS SWEET!” shrieks a voice from the far end of the hall.

I see Dumbledore rise to his feet blocking the person from view.

Gasps fill the hall.

I feel Lucius cling to me tightly.

“BLOOD TRAITOR!” he sings.

I see Harry stand.

“AND YOU! YOU KILLED MY LORD AND MASTER!” he screams angrily.

My stomach drops.

Barty Crouch Jr.

I hear a female voice.

“Do you really think you’d get away from me Lucius?” she purrs walking toward me with her wand raised.

“Persia, don’t...” he pleads.

“Persia, don’t...” she sings and I see a grin form across Barty’s face.

They are both nutters.

I see Dumbledore throw a curse at Barty who casts it away.

“Do you really think I’m not prepared old man?” he snarls.

“Why did you come here Barty?” says Dumbledore.

“Him!” he snarls pointing at Lucius.

“He has done nothing wrong..” Dumbledore says calmly.

“He has betrayed our master,” he shouts.

“So did I.” says Snape vicously before rising and standing beside Dumbledore.

“You were always weak Snape, always the odd one out,” laughs Barty.

“Still insane Barty?” sneers Snape.

I see Snapes wand rise.

“Sectumsempera!” he yells.

Barty flies backward and smashes into a glass table.

“Run” whispers Lucius.

“Never!” I reply.

I see Ron hand Amelia to Ginny who slips out the side door while winking at me.

“And you!” Persia growls focused on Lucius.

“Slashacomporus!” she screams.

I see Lucius fall to the ground blood seeping through his shirt, Draco runs to him as he writhes uncontrollably.

I run toward Lucius unable to control my sobs.

She freezes me in my tracks.

“You stole my fiancée; he was supposed to marry me!” she shouts advancing on me.

I see Snape and Dumbledore advance on Barty with Snape casting constant curses on the death eater. Flashes of red fill the room and then a green flash hits Barty dead on in the chest.

Persia draws my attention back to her.

She casts the cruciatus curse on me and I fall to the floor screaming, the pain is unbelievable. I scream, cry and writhe as every part of me burns.

Then it stops.

I see Victoria with her wand pressed to Persia’s neck.

I stumble to my feet.

“You will leave her alone!” she growls.

“Got a live one here Draco...” laughs Persia.

I see Draco franticly try to stop the bleeding.

“Hermione it won’t stop!” he cries.

I see Victoria grab Persia’s hair and yank her head down, in the heat of the moment she drops her wand, I run and pick it up.

I see Victoria smash her heel into Persia’s mouth and she screams.

I look her in the eye.

“How dare you come here and ruin my wedding, how dare you come here and try to murder my husband, yes MY husband!” I shout.

“You’re nothing but a filthy mudblood!” she snarls.

“I’ll show you what this mudblood can do!” I say.

With a flick of my wand, she is bound and gagged, blood from her mouth seeping through the white cotton gag.

I punch her face with all my strength and I feel her eye socket break beneath my fingers.

“If you ever come near my husband or my family again, I won’t hesitate using an unforgivable to take your life away."

I run to my husband and cling to his ice cold hand.

“Lucius...” I cry.

His chest jerks violently.

“I love you Hermione.” he croaks.

“Please Lucius don’t leave me.” I sob.

“Tell Amelia everyday that I loved her.”

“No Lucius, please!” I cry hysterically.

His eyes close.

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Dum Dum Dummmmmmm.

Well this isn’t the end of the story......

But will Lucius live?

Has he took his last breath?

Find out in the next chapter of the price of love......

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