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The Allegiance of Draco
A/N: I do not own any Harry Potter Characters, just my Laurel and her family.
A/N – On deck we’ve got Dining, Dancing, Drinking, Disco, Death Eaters, Destruction, Draco, Harry, Laurel, Kissing - (nooo and not all 3 kissing at once) and good ‘ol fashion Lust …
See A/N Shoutouts Below! PS - YOU CAN THANK RAHNEE FOR THE 2-FUR SPECIALS ONCE AGAIN...
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Ch 15 - THE ALLEGIANCE OF DRACO
Draco had not emerged from his room for 2 days. He’d told Ivy, his house elf, that no matter what time, or what he was doing, the minute Lucius arrived she was to come to him and tell him immediately, or this time there would be repercussions.
Ivy had no doubts he meant it.
Draco anticipated the worst when Ivy came silently into his room late in the night to tell him Lucius had arrived home. Draco, fearing an ambush yet, had waited, wand in hand just inside his door, every raw never ready to strike… But Lucius never came, instead Ivy skulked in a few hours later to tell Draco, Lucius had gone straight to Narcissa and had been with her the entire time he was at the Manor, stopping briefly only to collect some papers from his safe before leaving again.
Lucius had not left any word for Draco.
Instead of this easing Draco’s mind it did the opposite. He knew something was definitely in the works because if Lucius had not come to gloat and taunt Draco about his ‘task’, it had to be pretty serious. Lucius just could not resist making Draco’s life miserable at any given opportunity...
Draco had been feeling a little better, very little, since he’d managed to sleep here and there. It had rejuvenated his body, but his soul was quite another thing… He still refused to speak with Narcissa. He just could not face her yet. Resignedly though Draco realized he would have to speak with her after all. He needed to know what, if anything Lucius had told her. If the Dark Lord was planning something NOW, he needed a leg up so he could try to keep at least a couple of steps ahead of the game…
He sent for her at once.
Draco had been pacing his room for hours, like a caged animal, waiting impatiently for word from one of his many informants. He had sent out a message to one of his most ‘inquisitive and persuasive’ snitches well over 24 hours ago and was almost beside himself with anticipation waiting for his response. (Draco had acquired quite an interesting array of contacts over the years; being around cagey people will do that for you.) And now he was pulling in all his markers. He needed answers and he needed them RIGHT NOW. Draco couldn’t shake the sneaking suspicion that one particularly lucky kid’s luck may actually be running out and fast…
Draco realized at some point in time over the last two days one glaringly obvious bit of information that his mother had neglected to tell him….
WHO exactly was it he was supposed to kill?
Draco, having been so absolutely flabbergasted at his predicament, had actually forgotten to ask who the lucky bastard was! Draco shook his head and had to smirk at his own stupidity…. ‘Only I would find out I have to kill someone and worry about why I was fortunate enough to get this fun project instead of finding out WHO it was I had to kill!! I’m REALLY going to have to work on my narcissism issues...’ he thought ruefully.
As he was about to send out a second owl Narcissa entered his room. She looked amazingly beautiful, wearing a rich silk gown the exact shade of her eyes, turquoise, like the ocean. Her gown was Grecian style with crisscross gold brocade that wrapped around her waist and up over her shoulders and down the plunging back to reveal white creamy skin. Draco thought she had never look lovelier.
“Draco, you wanted to speak with me?” Narcissa’s voice was quiet and soft.
Draco shook his head “You look beautiful Mother. I really can’t recall seeing you look quite this…lovely, it’s like you have breathed new life into you.” Narcissa smiled a genuine, warm smile at him, which faded quickly at his next words. “Are you expecting Lucius today?” Draco looked at her through narrowed eyes…he was fishing.
“No,” she paused, “I have another engagement I have to attend to today.”
“What engagement?”
Narcissa shook a delicate shoulder, “Just something I have to do Draco.” At the look on his face she simply stated, “Don’t ask.” Narcissa looked guarded suddenly, “What do you want Draco?... I know you are still upset with me.” She raised a hand quickly at him when his face flushed and he opened his mouth to speak. “I’m quite sure you don’t want to discuss it again and I’m rather worn out of the topic of murder presently.” she said flatly.
“I’m sure.” Draco said dryly but continued. “I know Lucius was here last night and I know he was with you the entire time.” He watched as her face flushed slightly, but otherwise she looked unfazed.
He continued, “I want to know what he told you…I – I need to know..” Draco looked suddenly pale again, “I need to know who it is…who I’m supposed to…” Draco chocked, he couldn’t even get the words out.
Narcissa looked at him surprised, then dropped her gaze to the floor, “Oh.” Her voice barely a whisper, “Of course…” She looked guilty all of a sudden and Draco’s nerves tightened as he watched her. “He told me nothing last night Draco…” she trailed off. “It was not a talking visit.”
“Mother,” his voice was curt, “don’t play this idiotic game with me again!...WHO IS IT!”
Narcissa cringed. “I don’t know.” she said. “And I am not playing games. If Lucius had told me anything about his plans I would share that information with you freely. You know that.”
Draco’s eyes narrowed, he could see that at least that much was the truth but he was focused on the first part... “What do you mean you don’t know who it is?” he said calmly, his voice icy.
“Lucius wouldn’t tell me.”
Draco rolled his eyes, “OH BLOODY HELL, THAT’S JUST BRILLIANT!” He walked to his desk and threw himself into his large leather chair and glared at her. “You are actually telling me that you, you agreed to me murdering another human being and you neglected to find out the tiny detail of…oh, I don’t know…maybe…WHO IT BLOODY WELL IS???” Draco raked his hands through his hair and waited for an answer.
Narcissa was looking resignedly out the large French doors that led to his balcony. She had nothing to say, she had not even bothered to ask Lucius who Draco was to kill because the person didn’t matter, what mattered was Draco. But somehow vocalizing that would sound even worse than it did in her head, so she remained silent.
When Narcissa said nothing he continued, “Did you EVER think MOTHER, that perhaps Lucius may ask me to kill YOU?”
Narcissa’s eyes snapped over to his face now and an icy chill ran down her spine at the thought, but she knew better. “Noooo, I don’t think that he would do that.” She shook her head…that was not her fate it was Lucius’.
Draco laughed. It startled her so that she jumped from the foreign sound. Draco plunked his long legs on the top of his desk, crossed them and leaned back. “But wouldn’t that be sooo just like Father?”
Draco began in a mock Lucius drawl, “Draco, son, your Mother has pledged you to kill for the Dark Lord, for me and you have no choice but to obey…or the consequences could be….fatal.”
Draco continues in his own voice, “OK, who is it?”
Back to fake Lucius, “Why Draco, it’s your Mother.” mock evil sneer in place. “Muh-hahhahaha.” Draco finishes sarcastically.
“That’s not very funny nor realistic.” Narcissa snapped.
Draco smirked, bolted off the chair and began pacing in front of her, “Ohhhh, I beg to differ Mother! I think it’s very realistic, but you’re right, it is definitely NOT funny. Lucius knows I would NEVER hurt you and then what would he do?? He’d have the perfect excuse to off both of us in one flick of his wand!”
Narcissa rolled her eyes, “You’re exaggerating Draco.”
“I fail to see how murder is not an exaggerating issue MOTHER!” Draco hissed.
Narcissa sighed resignedly.
Draco opened his mouth to speak just as a huge barn owl swooped in through the open French doors and landed easily on Draco’s chair. Immediately it proffered a scaly leg with a note tied to it. Draco took it straight away and tossed a half sandwich from his uneaten lunch that had been sitting on his desk at the owl, which gave a muffled hoot of thanks and took to flight. Draco scanned the letter and sat down with a sickly expression on his face and read it again.
“Damn, Damn, Damn…I KNEW IT!” he growled. He looked up at his mother now, “I have to go out tonight.” he stated, not asking. “You’re not going to try and stop me either.” he glared at her.
“No, you are free to come and go as you please in your home.” Narcissa said. “What..”
Draco shook his head, “NO way! You are not privy to anything I have going on in my life…Got it!”
Narcissa stayed remarkably calm at his clipped words. “I understand Draco,” she said softly, “so much more than you think I do.” She paused, looking hesitant and finally spoke, her words were hushed and earnest, “ I love you son. I hope you know that. No matter what you think of me, I hope you know that I love you and I would do anything to keep you safe, no matter the cost.”
Draco snorted in reply and looked away. Oh yes, he was unfortunately now WELL aware of the limits to which she would go to prove her ‘love’. Draco clamped his jaw shut painfully, because if he spoke now, surely he would say things he would later regret. But Draco was not inclined to ease his mother’s guilty conscience either nor would he torture her, so he remained silent. He did not see the tears that filled Narcissa’s eyes and spilled down her cheeks as she looked at her son, as if memorizing his features and his light that shone from within.
When he refused to look at her again she turned quietly and left.
It was the last time he saw his mother for quite a while.
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When he heard the door close Draco looked up and stared at it for a long time after she left, his thoughts scattered. Finally he snapped back to the task at hand.
“Well, looks like I’m going out tonight.” he sighed. As soon as he said it, he hoped that would not be some kind of metaphorical joke that fate was playing on him…
Draco dressed carefully, taking his time and allowing himself to slowly calm down, but all the while his father’s words rang in his ears…
‘Draco the time draws near’…’Draco the Dark Lord is going to come to power very soon’…’You must show your allegiance, the time is right’…’Your bargain has been pledged for you’…’Only you can do this for me Draco, my son, you must not fail me’…
Draco squinted his eyes closed, and tried desperately to calm his breathing. He needed to be completely focused or he would screw this up tonight and he COULD NOT screw this up. His life depended on it. He thought about the letter; it had confirmed his worst fears, tonight his father’s plans, the Dark Lord’s plans were to begin in earnest.
But, if he could get there first, he might be able to save a life – the most important life he could think of at this moment. The only one who could save his life and that of the entire Wizarding World’s - Harry Potter.
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A/N: Ahhh, I forget how FUN these early chapters are! Well, settle in kids cuz it only gets better from here! On deck, Death Eaters, Drinks and Slow Dancing…
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A/N – On deck we’ve got Dining, Dancing, Drinking, Disco, Death Eaters, Destruction, Draco, Harry, Laurel, Kissing - (nooo and not all 3 kissing at once) and good ‘ol fashion Lust …
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Ch 15 - THE ALLEGIANCE OF DRACO
Draco had not emerged from his room for 2 days. He’d told Ivy, his house elf, that no matter what time, or what he was doing, the minute Lucius arrived she was to come to him and tell him immediately, or this time there would be repercussions.
Ivy had no doubts he meant it.
Draco anticipated the worst when Ivy came silently into his room late in the night to tell him Lucius had arrived home. Draco, fearing an ambush yet, had waited, wand in hand just inside his door, every raw never ready to strike… But Lucius never came, instead Ivy skulked in a few hours later to tell Draco, Lucius had gone straight to Narcissa and had been with her the entire time he was at the Manor, stopping briefly only to collect some papers from his safe before leaving again.
Lucius had not left any word for Draco.
Instead of this easing Draco’s mind it did the opposite. He knew something was definitely in the works because if Lucius had not come to gloat and taunt Draco about his ‘task’, it had to be pretty serious. Lucius just could not resist making Draco’s life miserable at any given opportunity...
Draco had been feeling a little better, very little, since he’d managed to sleep here and there. It had rejuvenated his body, but his soul was quite another thing… He still refused to speak with Narcissa. He just could not face her yet. Resignedly though Draco realized he would have to speak with her after all. He needed to know what, if anything Lucius had told her. If the Dark Lord was planning something NOW, he needed a leg up so he could try to keep at least a couple of steps ahead of the game…
He sent for her at once.
Draco had been pacing his room for hours, like a caged animal, waiting impatiently for word from one of his many informants. He had sent out a message to one of his most ‘inquisitive and persuasive’ snitches well over 24 hours ago and was almost beside himself with anticipation waiting for his response. (Draco had acquired quite an interesting array of contacts over the years; being around cagey people will do that for you.) And now he was pulling in all his markers. He needed answers and he needed them RIGHT NOW. Draco couldn’t shake the sneaking suspicion that one particularly lucky kid’s luck may actually be running out and fast…
Draco realized at some point in time over the last two days one glaringly obvious bit of information that his mother had neglected to tell him….
WHO exactly was it he was supposed to kill?
Draco, having been so absolutely flabbergasted at his predicament, had actually forgotten to ask who the lucky bastard was! Draco shook his head and had to smirk at his own stupidity…. ‘Only I would find out I have to kill someone and worry about why I was fortunate enough to get this fun project instead of finding out WHO it was I had to kill!! I’m REALLY going to have to work on my narcissism issues...’ he thought ruefully.
As he was about to send out a second owl Narcissa entered his room. She looked amazingly beautiful, wearing a rich silk gown the exact shade of her eyes, turquoise, like the ocean. Her gown was Grecian style with crisscross gold brocade that wrapped around her waist and up over her shoulders and down the plunging back to reveal white creamy skin. Draco thought she had never look lovelier.
“Draco, you wanted to speak with me?” Narcissa’s voice was quiet and soft.
Draco shook his head “You look beautiful Mother. I really can’t recall seeing you look quite this…lovely, it’s like you have breathed new life into you.” Narcissa smiled a genuine, warm smile at him, which faded quickly at his next words. “Are you expecting Lucius today?” Draco looked at her through narrowed eyes…he was fishing.
“No,” she paused, “I have another engagement I have to attend to today.”
“What engagement?”
Narcissa shook a delicate shoulder, “Just something I have to do Draco.” At the look on his face she simply stated, “Don’t ask.” Narcissa looked guarded suddenly, “What do you want Draco?... I know you are still upset with me.” She raised a hand quickly at him when his face flushed and he opened his mouth to speak. “I’m quite sure you don’t want to discuss it again and I’m rather worn out of the topic of murder presently.” she said flatly.
“I’m sure.” Draco said dryly but continued. “I know Lucius was here last night and I know he was with you the entire time.” He watched as her face flushed slightly, but otherwise she looked unfazed.
He continued, “I want to know what he told you…I – I need to know..” Draco looked suddenly pale again, “I need to know who it is…who I’m supposed to…” Draco chocked, he couldn’t even get the words out.
Narcissa looked at him surprised, then dropped her gaze to the floor, “Oh.” Her voice barely a whisper, “Of course…” She looked guilty all of a sudden and Draco’s nerves tightened as he watched her. “He told me nothing last night Draco…” she trailed off. “It was not a talking visit.”
“Mother,” his voice was curt, “don’t play this idiotic game with me again!...WHO IS IT!”
Narcissa cringed. “I don’t know.” she said. “And I am not playing games. If Lucius had told me anything about his plans I would share that information with you freely. You know that.”
Draco’s eyes narrowed, he could see that at least that much was the truth but he was focused on the first part... “What do you mean you don’t know who it is?” he said calmly, his voice icy.
“Lucius wouldn’t tell me.”
Draco rolled his eyes, “OH BLOODY HELL, THAT’S JUST BRILLIANT!” He walked to his desk and threw himself into his large leather chair and glared at her. “You are actually telling me that you, you agreed to me murdering another human being and you neglected to find out the tiny detail of…oh, I don’t know…maybe…WHO IT BLOODY WELL IS???” Draco raked his hands through his hair and waited for an answer.
Narcissa was looking resignedly out the large French doors that led to his balcony. She had nothing to say, she had not even bothered to ask Lucius who Draco was to kill because the person didn’t matter, what mattered was Draco. But somehow vocalizing that would sound even worse than it did in her head, so she remained silent.
When Narcissa said nothing he continued, “Did you EVER think MOTHER, that perhaps Lucius may ask me to kill YOU?”
Narcissa’s eyes snapped over to his face now and an icy chill ran down her spine at the thought, but she knew better. “Noooo, I don’t think that he would do that.” She shook her head…that was not her fate it was Lucius’.
Draco laughed. It startled her so that she jumped from the foreign sound. Draco plunked his long legs on the top of his desk, crossed them and leaned back. “But wouldn’t that be sooo just like Father?”
Draco began in a mock Lucius drawl, “Draco, son, your Mother has pledged you to kill for the Dark Lord, for me and you have no choice but to obey…or the consequences could be….fatal.”
Draco continues in his own voice, “OK, who is it?”
Back to fake Lucius, “Why Draco, it’s your Mother.” mock evil sneer in place. “Muh-hahhahaha.” Draco finishes sarcastically.
“That’s not very funny nor realistic.” Narcissa snapped.
Draco smirked, bolted off the chair and began pacing in front of her, “Ohhhh, I beg to differ Mother! I think it’s very realistic, but you’re right, it is definitely NOT funny. Lucius knows I would NEVER hurt you and then what would he do?? He’d have the perfect excuse to off both of us in one flick of his wand!”
Narcissa rolled her eyes, “You’re exaggerating Draco.”
“I fail to see how murder is not an exaggerating issue MOTHER!” Draco hissed.
Narcissa sighed resignedly.
Draco opened his mouth to speak just as a huge barn owl swooped in through the open French doors and landed easily on Draco’s chair. Immediately it proffered a scaly leg with a note tied to it. Draco took it straight away and tossed a half sandwich from his uneaten lunch that had been sitting on his desk at the owl, which gave a muffled hoot of thanks and took to flight. Draco scanned the letter and sat down with a sickly expression on his face and read it again.
“Damn, Damn, Damn…I KNEW IT!” he growled. He looked up at his mother now, “I have to go out tonight.” he stated, not asking. “You’re not going to try and stop me either.” he glared at her.
“No, you are free to come and go as you please in your home.” Narcissa said. “What..”
Draco shook his head, “NO way! You are not privy to anything I have going on in my life…Got it!”
Narcissa stayed remarkably calm at his clipped words. “I understand Draco,” she said softly, “so much more than you think I do.” She paused, looking hesitant and finally spoke, her words were hushed and earnest, “ I love you son. I hope you know that. No matter what you think of me, I hope you know that I love you and I would do anything to keep you safe, no matter the cost.”
Draco snorted in reply and looked away. Oh yes, he was unfortunately now WELL aware of the limits to which she would go to prove her ‘love’. Draco clamped his jaw shut painfully, because if he spoke now, surely he would say things he would later regret. But Draco was not inclined to ease his mother’s guilty conscience either nor would he torture her, so he remained silent. He did not see the tears that filled Narcissa’s eyes and spilled down her cheeks as she looked at her son, as if memorizing his features and his light that shone from within.
When he refused to look at her again she turned quietly and left.
It was the last time he saw his mother for quite a while.
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When he heard the door close Draco looked up and stared at it for a long time after she left, his thoughts scattered. Finally he snapped back to the task at hand.
“Well, looks like I’m going out tonight.” he sighed. As soon as he said it, he hoped that would not be some kind of metaphorical joke that fate was playing on him…
Draco dressed carefully, taking his time and allowing himself to slowly calm down, but all the while his father’s words rang in his ears…
‘Draco the time draws near’…’Draco the Dark Lord is going to come to power very soon’…’You must show your allegiance, the time is right’…’Your bargain has been pledged for you’…’Only you can do this for me Draco, my son, you must not fail me’…
Draco squinted his eyes closed, and tried desperately to calm his breathing. He needed to be completely focused or he would screw this up tonight and he COULD NOT screw this up. His life depended on it. He thought about the letter; it had confirmed his worst fears, tonight his father’s plans, the Dark Lord’s plans were to begin in earnest.
But, if he could get there first, he might be able to save a life – the most important life he could think of at this moment. The only one who could save his life and that of the entire Wizarding World’s - Harry Potter.
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A/N: Ahhh, I forget how FUN these early chapters are! Well, settle in kids cuz it only gets better from here! On deck, Death Eaters, Drinks and Slow Dancing…
Well, drop me a little note and tell me what you think. Did you like? Did you like it AGAIN? Hugs!
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DRAGON34! - SO? WHAT\'D YA THINK OF THESE LAST TWO CHAPPIES? DID YOU LIKE? I\'M DYING TO KNOW!...AND I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY HOW THE THEME OF THE LAST CHAPTER \'KNOWING DRACO\' WAS HIS CONCEITEDNESS...YOU WEREN\'T THE ONLY ONE TO COMMENT ON THAT. LOL! WELL, HE DOES HAVE A BIT TO BE PROUD ABOUT...BUT HE GETS BETTER OUR DARLING HERO! DO YOU NOTICE TOO YOU\'RE NOT ALONE HERE ANYMORE! F I N A L L Y....BUT I LOVE THESE GUYS YOU SEE HERE ON THE REVIEW PAGES...THEY\'RE THE BEST - YOU\'RE IN WONDERFUL COMPANY. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
FI! - MY DARLING! RUNNING UP TO YOU AND HUGGING YOU TIGHT! WELL YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU...SO IF YOU WANT TO REVIEW EVERY CHAPTER FROM HERE ON OUT...(BIG GRIN) I\'LL TAKE IT! LOVE YOU SO MUCH! THANKS FOR COMING ALONG FOR THE RIDE OVER HERE!
ALISON! - BIG GIANT HUG! THANKS FOR REVIEWING! YOU know HOW MUCH I LOVE IT! I FOUND IT VERY INTERESTING YOUR SPIN ON NARCISSA\'S ACTIONS. I WAS QUITE INTRIGUED THAT YOU WEREN\'T SEEMINGLY TOO UPSET THAT SHE AGREED FOR HER SON TO TAKE A LIFE...I GET WHAT YOU SAID THOUGH, THAT NARCISSA WAS ONLY DOING IT TO BUY HIM SOME TIME...ALTHOUGH, AT LEAST IN MY EYES, SHE TOTALLY MEANS FOR HIM TO DO IT...SHE\'S HONEST PROBABLY TO A FAULT, I DON\'T SEE HER AS THE WEAK MINDED, PRISS THAT IS ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT HER LOOKS AND HER BANK ACCOUNT. I THINK SHE\'S GOT lots MORE ROLLING AROUND UNDER THE HOOD THAN ANYONE (EVEN LUCIUS WHO SHOULD KNOW BETTER) EXPECTS....YOU\'LL SEE! ANYWAY..(WINK) NICE TIE IN WITH THE PUPPETEER LINE..I WAS CHUCKLING! AND THANK YOU ON THE LITTLE HERMES DROP IN THERE...AFTER ALL, IT\'S A STORY ABOUT THE WHOLE GANG....HERMES WILL SHOW UP EVENTUALLY, BUT WE\'VE GOT LOTS OF GROUND TO COVER FIRST. ANYWAY, CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON THESE LAST TWO CHAPPIES! HUGS AND KISSES DARLING!
ERIN! - SWEETS! BIG HUG HELLO! I THINK YOU\'RE ON MY EMAIL ALERT LIST ALREADY...IF YOU\'RE NOT GETTING MY EMAILS, LET ME KNOW....BY THE BY...I TOO THINK DRACO\'S COMBINATION OF WIT, SNOBBERY, BRAVERY AND EGO IS JUST THE PERFECT MIX OF A MAN FOR ME! THERE\'S NO DENYING I LOVE HIM TO PIECES...IT\'S A VERY GOOD THING HE\'S FICTIONAL OR MY HUSBAND WOULD HAVE A SERIOUS RUN FOR HIS MONEY! GRIN! WELL, AS ALWAYS IT\'S WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM YOU, CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE LAST CHAPPIES! HUGS!
LILEGYPTIANGODDESS! - EEKKKSSS! RUNNING UP TO YOU AND HUGGING AND DANCING AROUND WITH YOU! MY DARLING! OH BOY IS IT GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I THOUGHT I\'D LOST YOU SOMEWHERE IN THE HAZE AND DUST OF FANFICTION.NET....I\'M GLAD YOU DECIDED TO POP IN AND SAY HELLO! IT\'S WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM YOU AND I HOPE YOU\'RE NOT A STRANGER AS I KEEP REPOSTING...ER - NEW TO THIS SITE...POSTING HERE....YOU KNOW WE\'VE GOT lots OF FUN STUFF COMING UP AND I\'D LOVE TO SEE YOUR WONDERFUL SELF AROUND! CHEERS LOVE!
PRINCESSGRETA! - OH MY DARLING! BIG HUG HELLO! I THINK I PUT YOU ON MY ALERT LIST ALREADY...DID YOU GET MY LAST EMAIL UPDATE TO THIS SITE? IF YOU DIDN\'T I\'M ADDING YOU TONIGHT...WHICH BY NOW YOU ALREADY KNOW AS I\'VE SENT THE LINK TO YOU! I HOPE YOU LIKED THESE LAST TWO CHAPPIES AND I CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS! LOVE AND KISSES!
ANNIE! - OH YES YOU ARE STILL MY LITTLE, TWINKLIE, SHOOTING STAR! I AM THRILLED BEYOND BELIEF THAT YOU\'VE COME ON OVER HERE WITH ME AND I HOPE YOU WON\'T BE DISAPPOINTED! I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY THAT EVERYONE SEEMED TO P/U ON DRACO AND HIS ARROGANCE/CONCEITEDNESS...LOL! IT WAS CUTE HOW EVERYONE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT\'S HIS SIGNATURE TRAIT AND YET STILL WANTED TO HUG AND COMFORT HIM...WELL, HELL, HE\'S NAKED ON HIS BED...I\'D COMFORT HIM EVEN IF HE WASN\'T CRYING...GRIN! ANYWAY, CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK OF THESE LAST TWO CHAPTERS! CHEERS!
RAHNEE! - WELCOME TO AFF! WEE! GRABBING YOU AND DANCING AROUND AND AROUND...OH MY GOODNESS AM I EVER SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU! SO, IN CELEBRATION OF YOUR MIGRATING OVER WITH ME, YOU GOT A 2- FUR SPECIAL! YIPPEE! I MAY JUST KEEP ON DOIN THAT IF YOU KEEP ON REVIEWING! YOU BETCHA I\'LL ADD YOU TO MY EMAIL LIST AND I\'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU...HONESTLY! CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK! HUGS AND KISSES LOVIE!
DRACOSGAL! - WELL MY LOVIE...YOU\'VE BEEN WITH ME SINCE THE beginning....I THINK YOU\'VE BEEN ONE OF THE LONGEST REVIEWERS I\'VE HAD AND I ADORE YOU TO PIECES! THANKS FOR STAYING WITH ME AND SUPPORTING ME, EVEN WHEN I WAS SO VERY SAD!
And last but not least: ALP! WEE! A NEW READER! WELCOME TO MY STORY ALP! I AM THRILLED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THE READ AND IF YOU\'D LIKE TO DROP ME AN EMAIL I WILL BE HAPPY TO ADD YOU TO MY PERSONAL EMAIL UPDATE LIST...THEREBY ENSURING THAT YOU DON\'T MISS ANY CHAPTER UPDATES. SORRY YOU CAUGHT ME BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO ADD CH15 EARLIER TODAY...I HAVE TO SHARE THE COMPUTER W/MY HUSBAND AND I USUALLY GET TO UPDATE EITHER IN THE MORNING OR EVENINGS...SO EITHER KEEP CHECKING IN OR DROP YOU EMAIL ADD AND I\'LL ADD YOU TO MY LIST. EITHER WAY, I CAN\'T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK OF CH 15! ONCE AGAIN, CHEERS AND WELCOME!
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PS - The reviews don\'t tell me what chapter you\'re reviewing...Could you please let me know?! Thanks so much!