Life Begins Anew

Chapter 39 Dance, Fete and Reward Part 1

Sara arrived at her manor and was looking over the arrangements for the Dark Lord’s fete in the Social Chamber with Bootstray, Slightly, and Hades. With such a small Fete list, the main ballroom was too large.

“Very well done all!” She stated trying to keep the coldness out of her voice. She walked over to the chair that had been specifically designed for the Dark Lord. The frame was a blood red color, the arms looking like deadly snakes that actually twisted and moved. The leather on the seat was the darkest black and was soft.

She saw the concern in Bootstray’s eyes as he had felt the changes in her through the Bond earlier in the day.

“Bootstray, Slightly you know that I have changed with what I had to do earlier today. I know that you do not know what it is. Use the Bond and enter my mind so that you can understand.”

They looked through her memories and gently eased out.

Slightly looked to Sara and Bootstray with concern for both of them.

“This changes things between us Sara?” Bootstray quietly asked her.

She gave him a sad look. “Yes Bootstray. I am so Dark now that even the mere touch from you gives me pain.” She took his hand and held it for a moment and they all felt a searing pain along the bond. She quickly released it. “You know that the Darkness shuns love and the true love you feel for me pains me. I am at constant battle with it as Master Selwyn was truly a Dark Wizard. I only hope that I can contain it until the Final Battle.”

She looked to him. “I may very well never recover Bootstray. It would do you well to let me go now wizard!”

He looked into her eyes, seeing the darkness within. “Never Sara! I can only hope that things will return to a point of where you can actually love me again. I’ll not give up hope!”

“You must do what you need to do Bootstray!” She told him coldly. “Lord Malfoy will be here soon and you both need to be away!”

They both acknowledged the abrupt dismissal and slowly walked from the room Slightly patting his best mate’s shoulder.

She never glanced back at them, looking to the room and thinking about the activities for the night.

“Are you well Sara?” Hades asked with concern.

“About as well as I can be bird!” Sara coldly told him as she stroked his beak.


Back at Hogwarts Hermione was in Severus chambers spending time with him before the Feast.

“Hermione, I think you are going to be missed. Isn’t this the time when witches bond together priming and preparing one another to catch the wizard that they fancy?” He asked her.

She laughed and gave him a quick peck. “No one will notice my absence Severus! After all they know my true love is studying and books. It is not unusual for me not to be seen at all until the Feast. But this time I will be a third wheel with Ronald being with Lavender and Harry with Ginny.”

Severus sensed the feeling of sadness along their Bond. He gathered his witch into his arms and whispered to her. “Hermione as soon as all of this madness is over with I would be proud to step out to the world and state that you are mine! And that would be a rocky road as you know my reputation. All will question it and accuse me of seducing you. But it is a road I am willing to travel witch!”

He captured her lips and kissed her passionately. After a few moments Hermione gently pushed him away.

“I know that you have to prepare yourself Beloved. This Fete that you are going to always try you as I sense the dread along our bond.”

“It does Hermione. And at nine pm sharp you must close the chest with our bond within your mind, or you might suffer.”

Hermione changed the subject not wanting to think about what her Bonded might have to do in keeping his membership in the Order secret. “What are you wearing tonight Severus? It is being held at Prince Manor, is it not?” She asked him.

“What I always wear Hermione. Just my normal robes.” He replied.

“Severus that will not do!” She exclaimed. “After all, the Inner Circle knows that you are Sara’s brother?”

He silently nodded to her.

“From what I understand of Pureblood society, normal robes are not acceptable as you will be in your House and related to Sara!” Hermione walked over to his wardrobe and pulled out a set of his normal robes and transfigured them into jet black dress robes with silver snakes entwining up the jacket sleeves and trouser legs.

“Always the insufferable know it all.” He dryly replied as he reached for her.

Hermione breathed in the sweet scents of him. “I hope that it will not be a problem in the years to come.”

“Hmmm…” He absently replied holding her for a few moments before releasing her and pulling out his time piece. “As much as I would like to pursue this, it is close to the start time of the feast and you must leave me Hermione.”

She looked at the time piece that he held up and squeaked, using wandless magic to transfigure her robes into a simple emerald green dress, the protective ruby that he gave her accenting the dress.

“Well Severus, do you approve?” Hermione asked lightly as she twirled herself around in front of him.

“Wandless Magic!” Severus muttered as he looked to his witch. “Just remember that you are mine Hermione and keep the pawing wizards to a minimum!” He growled to her jealousy apparent. “I am a protective wizard!”

“Of course Beloved!” She told him as she tapped her wand to her head, feeling the disillusionment spell fall over her.

He watched as the door opened up and Hermione left his chambers. He had three hours until the fete and began to prepare himself.


Meanwhile Lord Malfoy arrived at Prince Manor with four Death Eaters of the Outer Circle herding a group of muggles bound and masked into the hall.

“Sara, please call one of your elves to escort our entertainment somewhere until they are needed.” Lucius asked.

“Sassy!” Sara called out.

Sassy immediately appeared ears down and waited for her Lady’s command.

“Sassy, please escort our guest down to the room I previously used before.” Sara commanded of her.

“Of course Lady Prince!” She smartly replied as she motioned for the wizards to follow her.

Lucius and Sara watched the elf, guests, and Death Eaters leave the hall.

Lucius held out his arm. “Lady Prince please show me what you have prepared for us tonight.”

Sara placed her arm into his and escorted him to the Social Chamber, explaining the meal and settings.

He looked about the room impressed. “I know you had a short amount of time, how did you complete this while you were still at Hogwarts?” He asked feeling threatened of his status with the Dark Lord. His wife Narcissa was upset when she found out the change in plans. She felt that the Dark Lord was snubbing the line of Malfoy.

She coldly laughed feeling his discomfort. “My house elves Lucius! My grandparents were known for parties and fetes. I merely told them what I required. But I am bit concerned Lucius. They have never been exposed to the entertainment that you have provided. I am not sure how they will react.”

“Do not worry My Lady! They will not be needed when the entertainment commences. When school is released however, you must educate them Sara!” He calmly replied.

“Of that you can be sure of Lord Malfoy. It has been a few months My Lord, and we have time before our Dark Lord arrives. I find myself lacking in your special attention!” She whispered to him as her hand reached down to grab his cock.

Lucius gasped out as his body immediately responded. “Witch! We will have to wait until a better time! Very soon I will take you the way you the way you need Lady Prince! We must save ourselves for the Dark Lord! He expects a performance!” He groaned as she felt her grip tighten.

Sara coldly laughed at his discomfort as she released him. “Soon Lucius you must make a visit to the school in your official capacity and visit me!”

Lucius looked at her coldly. He did not like to be commanded by any witch. “We shall see!” He growled to her.

“Ahh, don’t be so put out Lord Malfoy! After all, your pent up anger will make it all that more interesting.” She looked back to the room. “So, all is in order. What time do you expect our Lord? I want to make sure all is perfect.”

“He will arrive shortly before the start time of the fete and call the Inner Circle once he determines that all is in order. I have to get back to my Manor and prepare. You have done well and he will be impressed.” He grudgingyly replied. “I will see you soon!” Lucius exited the Manor, wondering how Sara had gotten the upper hand with him.

Sara exited the hall to get prepared.


Back at Hogwarts in the Great Hall the feast was over and the tables were removed so that there would be room for dancing. Small tables with chairs were place along the walls so that the students could mingle together.

The Headmaster walked to the middle of the floor and addressed the room. “And now the start of the Halloween Dance! Would the Head Boy and Girl come out and officially start the Dance?” He sounded out.

Hermione made her way out to the middle of the dance floor as Draco made his way as well. He bowed as Hermione did a slight curtsey, fulfilling the formalities. The music began as he took her into his arms as the opening music of the Opening Dance sounded in the hall.

“You dance well Draco! Worried that it will get back to other people that you had to dance with a Mudblood?” She asked of him.

“No!” He replied as he twirled her. “After all this duty is expected and as I am a son of a Lord, it would be expected that I would do as a Lord is expected to behave. I shall have to suffer through it.” He drily replied. “You dance divine Head Girl!”

Hermione softly laughed as he twirled her around once again. “Are you well Draco? I mean after the events….?” She asked.

“About as well as to be expected Hermione. I realized after everything that I am not infallible. A very humbling effect! I plan to make it up to a witch that I realized that I have been treating most shabbily.” He softly replied.

Hermione asked him. “Pansy Parkinson?”

“The very same Head Girl! I realized after today that life is short and one needs to act upon their feelings now and not wait for the future is clouded at best.” He told her.

“Sounds like advice I gave recently to a friend.” She told him.

The Opening Dance was almost over. “Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley? I wish him well with that. Though my road is rough, at least I am not The-Boy-Who-Lived! At least I do not have the Dark Lord intending my death.”

The final strains of the opening dance ended. “Granger!” Draco sneered at her as he bowed to her

“Malfoy!” She sneered back as she curtsied, both completing what was expected of them. They walked away from one another without a backward glance as the music started again for the rest of the school to join in dancing.

Hermione went to the closet table to the entrance of the Great Hall and sat down, watching her friends dance with those they cared about. They were lucky that they did not have to hide anything. She sighed, feeling a wave of sadness.

She felt a light touch on her shoulder as her Beloved sent along their Bond. ****Beloved, leave the Hall a few moments. I need to speak to you! ****

Hermione looked around and noticed that everyone else was preoccupied with the dance. She discretely exited the Hall.

She felt something grab her hand as she was dragged into the first available classroom and saw the door shut behind her.

Severus disillusioned himself, warding the door and silencing the room so that no one outside of the classroom could hear anything.

“Hermione you are so beautiful! I could not leave without sharing one dance. I felt your sadness and I want to feel your sweetness before I go into the Dark.” He looked to her as he gathered his witch into his arms, the music of “Unchained Melody” softly playing in the empty classroom.

She examined the dress robes of her wizard. “Your dress robes fit you well Beloved. How did you know this song Severus?” She asked him as they danced slowly together.

The Bond Beloved!” He softly told her as they both danced closely melting into one another.

Time stopped for them as they danced, enjoying the closeness.

Severus leaned down and kissed her passionately, feeling as a thirsty man not getting enough water and they soon broke apart.

“I must go now Beloved. Remember what I told you about your bond.” He softly told her.

“Be well Severus!” She called out to him as he exited the classroom.

Hermione walked back to the dance as Severus made his way out the castle gates waiting for the inevitable call.

AN Next is the Fete and reward. This chapter would have been way too long if I put it all together. Please review and let me know about how you feel about the story!