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Chapter Twenty Three -- The Ministry.
Chapter Twenty Three -- The Ministry.
Draco was released the next day. The Aurors outside of Harry’s room turned him away twice before he left the hospital with the Weasleys. Harry refused to see or speak to him.
He received a Ministry letter by Owl just after dinner.
Dear Mr. Draco Malfoy,
There are several items, which need to be addressed with you:
1. You that you have been cleared of all charges involving the assault on Harry James Potter, August 12, in the Malfoy Manor.
2. The Contract negotiated between Lucius Draconis Malfoy and James Edward Potter was completed on August 14th, when you knowingly and willingly released Harry James Potter from its terms.
3. Based on pensive testimony and interviews, the Malfoy name, home, and monies will not be seized by the Ministry for crimes against Harry James Potter. Instead, the terms of Lucius Draconis Malfoy’s last will and testament will be invoked.
4. Because you are of age and have received your inheritance, the final reading of said Will, will be on Monday, August 31, at 2:00 P.M. at Gringott’s Bank, Diagon Alley, London.
5. Your presence is requested by Lucius Draconis Malfoy at the Ministry of Magic holding cells for a conversation prior to the completion of his sentence on August 24th.
6. At which time, you will also be awarded the positions of authority, which your family has always held. If you choose not to sit on the Wizengamut, you may choose a replacement for that seat. Additionally, your seat on the Board of Governors for Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will not be available until after your graduation.
We regret that you will have this much authority thrust upon you at such a young age, but are confident that you will be able to make better choices than those who have gone behind.
Sincerely,
Amelia Bones
Chief Witch of the Wizengamut
Order of Merlin First Class
Senior Auror Division Liaison
He reread the letter several times before handing it to Mr. Weasley. After reading it, he said, “I would be honored to join you for your visit. You may find you do not wish to do this on your own.”
“I…don’t know Mr. Weasley. You have all done so much for me. I suppose I should plan to return to the Manor soon. And isn’t there a trip to Diagon Alley for supplies yet to go?” His voice was casual, but with a certain edge to it that showed just how much the thought of returning to Malfoy Manor frightened him. Stopping for a moment, he swallowed a bit of tea, then said, “Perhaps we should have the Aurors go to the Manor first? Just to be sure he didn’t leave any special surprises for me?”
“I’ll be glad to call Tonks in the morning.” And when that was settled, he excused himself and went into the garden to watch the sunset.
The following day Draco owled Gringott’s and various shops in Diagon Alley. He would repay these people for their kindness. He was extremely wealthy and felt he should share it with them. Being alone had never scared him before this. But now that he had felt what it was to be part of something more, he wasn’t sure he could survive without it. He set up accounts at all the shops for Hermione, Ron, and Ginny to get school supplies.
He sent Hedwig to the hospital with a box of chocolates for Harry. Those were returned with a red ‘X” across the envelope. The box looked as though it had been blown up from the inside. The next day, he sent another. As he would every day that Harry was in the hospital.
The other three teens visited Harry every day. He refused to listen to even a hint of conversation if it had Draco in it. He would never forgive him for allowing Lucius to hurt him that way. Never. Draco knew that Harry was hurt and he sent him away. He left him there
It was with a heavy heart that Draco joined Mr. Weasley at the Ministry. His wand was taken as a security measure before he was allowed to see his father. He walked in to a rather snazzy cell, one that made the last day on earth pleasant. “Hello, Father. What did you need to see me about?”
“I want you to understand a few things, but now is not the time. I fear my time is at an end, however, I learned many things from the Dark Lord. In my study, you will find a journal that is the sum of that knowledge. It is concealed in the bottom left drawer of the desk.”
“And you expect me to retrieve it? You must be mad, Father. You were correct when you said that your end is near, and I hope you burn in Hell for the things you have done.” Draco’s voice had no hint of emotion as he spoke the venom he felt towards his sire. “You have managed to destroy everyone and everything I could ever care about. Tell me, did you kill Mother?”
Lucius wanted to lash out at his heir, but found that he did not have the heart to go any further with that. Instead, he ducked his head. “Bellatrix killed your mother and took her place after her escape from Azkaban. I did not know until the day we were arrested. She was bragging about it during her interrogation. Bella is a sick and twisted woman.”
“Much like you? You were as bad as she ever was. Don’t bother to play innocent now. You raped the innocent, you beat others, physically and verbally, and you turned your back on those that needed you most. You cannot say anything else that could make me want to remain in this room with you. I don’t hate you Father, I am indifferent towards you.”
Lucius was angry. How dare Draco speak to him this way! Who was he to say anything about how he lived his life? He had benefited from his lifestyle. Coming to a decision, he reached up and grabbed Draco by the throat, bringing him close enough to smell the shampoo and cologne and…fear. His voice was tight and hateful. “You don’t care about me? I am now and will always be your father.”
Draco gasped for air, his long fingers pulling at the hand around his throat. His eyes were wide with fright. “I brought you into this world and you have remained a disappointment to me.” The Aurors were trying to pull the unarmed man away from his son. “I despise you. The child Harry Potter carries is mine, because you were not enough of a man to secure your line. You are worthless.”
The Aurors stunned Lucius who fell away from Draco. Once on the ground, Tonks revived him. Panting, Draco looked down at the man he looked so much like. Spitting in the face of the man, he said, “He lost your baby because of the torture you put him through. But, take this information with you to hell: I carry his.
“Worthless? No, I think not. I will have a family who loves me unconditionally. This child will never know you were his grandfather or what you did to his father. I will always love this child. But you will look up from the depths of Hell and beg for a glimpse of this perfect person I carry. I will always be worth more than all the money in Gringott’s. Harry will forgive me. Harry will love me again. But I will not think of you once I leave here. You will no longer be spoken of in polite company. You will no longer exist.”
And with that declaration, he pushed past the stunned onlookers to return to the Burrow and cry himself to sleep. The next day, Draco did not open the letter from the Ministry that notified him of his Father and Aunt’s deaths. He simply rolled over and vomited all over Percy’s old bedroom floor.
Draco was released the next day. The Aurors outside of Harry’s room turned him away twice before he left the hospital with the Weasleys. Harry refused to see or speak to him.
He received a Ministry letter by Owl just after dinner.
Dear Mr. Draco Malfoy,
There are several items, which need to be addressed with you:
1. You that you have been cleared of all charges involving the assault on Harry James Potter, August 12, in the Malfoy Manor.
2. The Contract negotiated between Lucius Draconis Malfoy and James Edward Potter was completed on August 14th, when you knowingly and willingly released Harry James Potter from its terms.
3. Based on pensive testimony and interviews, the Malfoy name, home, and monies will not be seized by the Ministry for crimes against Harry James Potter. Instead, the terms of Lucius Draconis Malfoy’s last will and testament will be invoked.
4. Because you are of age and have received your inheritance, the final reading of said Will, will be on Monday, August 31, at 2:00 P.M. at Gringott’s Bank, Diagon Alley, London.
5. Your presence is requested by Lucius Draconis Malfoy at the Ministry of Magic holding cells for a conversation prior to the completion of his sentence on August 24th.
6. At which time, you will also be awarded the positions of authority, which your family has always held. If you choose not to sit on the Wizengamut, you may choose a replacement for that seat. Additionally, your seat on the Board of Governors for Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will not be available until after your graduation.
We regret that you will have this much authority thrust upon you at such a young age, but are confident that you will be able to make better choices than those who have gone behind.
Sincerely,
Amelia Bones
Chief Witch of the Wizengamut
Order of Merlin First Class
Senior Auror Division Liaison
He reread the letter several times before handing it to Mr. Weasley. After reading it, he said, “I would be honored to join you for your visit. You may find you do not wish to do this on your own.”
“I…don’t know Mr. Weasley. You have all done so much for me. I suppose I should plan to return to the Manor soon. And isn’t there a trip to Diagon Alley for supplies yet to go?” His voice was casual, but with a certain edge to it that showed just how much the thought of returning to Malfoy Manor frightened him. Stopping for a moment, he swallowed a bit of tea, then said, “Perhaps we should have the Aurors go to the Manor first? Just to be sure he didn’t leave any special surprises for me?”
“I’ll be glad to call Tonks in the morning.” And when that was settled, he excused himself and went into the garden to watch the sunset.
The following day Draco owled Gringott’s and various shops in Diagon Alley. He would repay these people for their kindness. He was extremely wealthy and felt he should share it with them. Being alone had never scared him before this. But now that he had felt what it was to be part of something more, he wasn’t sure he could survive without it. He set up accounts at all the shops for Hermione, Ron, and Ginny to get school supplies.
He sent Hedwig to the hospital with a box of chocolates for Harry. Those were returned with a red ‘X” across the envelope. The box looked as though it had been blown up from the inside. The next day, he sent another. As he would every day that Harry was in the hospital.
The other three teens visited Harry every day. He refused to listen to even a hint of conversation if it had Draco in it. He would never forgive him for allowing Lucius to hurt him that way. Never. Draco knew that Harry was hurt and he sent him away. He left him there
It was with a heavy heart that Draco joined Mr. Weasley at the Ministry. His wand was taken as a security measure before he was allowed to see his father. He walked in to a rather snazzy cell, one that made the last day on earth pleasant. “Hello, Father. What did you need to see me about?”
“I want you to understand a few things, but now is not the time. I fear my time is at an end, however, I learned many things from the Dark Lord. In my study, you will find a journal that is the sum of that knowledge. It is concealed in the bottom left drawer of the desk.”
“And you expect me to retrieve it? You must be mad, Father. You were correct when you said that your end is near, and I hope you burn in Hell for the things you have done.” Draco’s voice had no hint of emotion as he spoke the venom he felt towards his sire. “You have managed to destroy everyone and everything I could ever care about. Tell me, did you kill Mother?”
Lucius wanted to lash out at his heir, but found that he did not have the heart to go any further with that. Instead, he ducked his head. “Bellatrix killed your mother and took her place after her escape from Azkaban. I did not know until the day we were arrested. She was bragging about it during her interrogation. Bella is a sick and twisted woman.”
“Much like you? You were as bad as she ever was. Don’t bother to play innocent now. You raped the innocent, you beat others, physically and verbally, and you turned your back on those that needed you most. You cannot say anything else that could make me want to remain in this room with you. I don’t hate you Father, I am indifferent towards you.”
Lucius was angry. How dare Draco speak to him this way! Who was he to say anything about how he lived his life? He had benefited from his lifestyle. Coming to a decision, he reached up and grabbed Draco by the throat, bringing him close enough to smell the shampoo and cologne and…fear. His voice was tight and hateful. “You don’t care about me? I am now and will always be your father.”
Draco gasped for air, his long fingers pulling at the hand around his throat. His eyes were wide with fright. “I brought you into this world and you have remained a disappointment to me.” The Aurors were trying to pull the unarmed man away from his son. “I despise you. The child Harry Potter carries is mine, because you were not enough of a man to secure your line. You are worthless.”
The Aurors stunned Lucius who fell away from Draco. Once on the ground, Tonks revived him. Panting, Draco looked down at the man he looked so much like. Spitting in the face of the man, he said, “He lost your baby because of the torture you put him through. But, take this information with you to hell: I carry his.
“Worthless? No, I think not. I will have a family who loves me unconditionally. This child will never know you were his grandfather or what you did to his father. I will always love this child. But you will look up from the depths of Hell and beg for a glimpse of this perfect person I carry. I will always be worth more than all the money in Gringott’s. Harry will forgive me. Harry will love me again. But I will not think of you once I leave here. You will no longer be spoken of in polite company. You will no longer exist.”
And with that declaration, he pushed past the stunned onlookers to return to the Burrow and cry himself to sleep. The next day, Draco did not open the letter from the Ministry that notified him of his Father and Aunt’s deaths. He simply rolled over and vomited all over Percy’s old bedroom floor.