Shadows In The Rain

Disclaimer:All Harry Potter characters owned by JK Rowling. Just using them for a short time. Original characters:Lucinda Moonstar and Angelina Moonstar.


Two months had flown by and Angelina had indeed been adopted(so to speak) by the Golden Trio. House loyalties aside - not much was said about a Slytherin hanging out with three Gryffidors. Possibly because she had never fit in with her own house or because she was a teachers pet or simply due to her circumstances(living at Hogwarts). Anyway, Angelina and Hermione became their own little clique, sharing thoughts and desires they\'d never be able to share with the boys. Ron and Harry, both felt very protective of Angelina, although Draco had not even looked her way since their last encounter.
On the day before Halloween, Harry turned the corner and ran into a very solid form - that of Lucius Malfoy.
\"Watch where you are going Mr. Potter. You never know when you will walk into the wrong person and they could hex you.\" Lucius smiled slyly as he said this to Harry and tapped his serpents head cane on the marble castle floor.
\"I could give you the same advice Mr. Malfoy. This can be a dangerous place if you do not know where you are going. By the way, where are you going and why are you here?\"
\"Impertinent is a good word to describe you boy. Don\'t know your place yet? I am your elder and don\'t have to answer your questions.\"
At that moment walking down the hall towards Malfoy, Angelina caught her breath at the sight of him. she knew who he was and could not beliwve he was right in front of her. Harry glanced around when he saw the look that crossed Malfoys face. The look of a predator when his prey suddenly appears, Malfoy ran his tongue over his lips and smiled his most charming smile.
\"Who is this lovely young woman, Mr. Potter? Is she a new student?\"
\"Mr. Malfoy this is Angelina Moonstar she is in her third year.\" Harry said hesitantly and he took her hand as added protection against the lecherous glance that had crossed Malfoys face.
\"Ah yes, Miss Moonstar. The young woman that my son was almost expelled for. I have been wanting to meet you. I can see what my son saw in you.\" He took her other hand and kissed the back of it, he could feel her tremble as his lips touched her skin. She pulled her hand away as quickly as she could and backed against Harry for support.
\"Your son should have taken no for the answer. I\'ve told him enough times over the last two years. Maybe you should teach him better manners on how to treat a lady or does his insolent behavior reflect his upbringing?\" She smiled into Lucius steel gray eyes with her hazel green ones pleasantly, as if they were discussing the weather.
\"I assure you, his insolence does not reflect my attitude towards women. He is still young and does not understand the delicacy involved in wooing the fairer sex. Especially a woman as beautiful and intriguing as you, I will speak to him and he will never bother you again. You have my word on that. It has been the most exquisite experience meeting you but I do have to see the Headmaster and pick up my son for a family gathering over the holiday. Until we meet again Miss Moonstar take good care of yourself. Goodbye Mr. Potter, take care going around corners you never know who you will run into.\" He tipped his cane, bowed his head and continued on his way.
Angelina finally relaxed when he left their sight and she felt he was far enough away that he could not hear their conversation. She turned to look at Harry and it was as if he could read her thoughts. Hate, anger, frustration and fear. He wanted to be able to take all the fear and hurt he saw in her eyes away but he knew she would have to work through that herself.
Taking her hand, he walked her outside to get some fresh air and to try to keep her mind off the man she had just had to meet a second time. They did not speak, only walked and breathed in the fresh autumn air, letting it cleanse them of the polluted sensations that Lucius left them with.
After Lucius left Dumbledors office, he decided to make a trip to see Severus before going to pick up Draco. He made his way down to the icy dungeons and rapped his cane on the door.
\"Enter.\" Severus snarled through the door. He looked up into the face of his once best friend. Severus steeled himself for what he knew would be an unpleasant encounter.
\"Hello Severus, in a cheerful mood as always I see. I wanted to speak to you before I pick up Draco for a gathering. I had the ardent pleasure of meeting Potter and Miss Moonstar in the hallway earlier. She is an exquistie creature, I can see why Draco is so fond of her.\" Noticing the look on Severus face, he smirked. \"Don\'t worry I will threaten him to within an inch of his life if he tries to touch her again. She looks familiar to me but I can\'t figure out how.\"
Severus, making a snap decision said, \"Miss Moonstar is from one of our raids. A few years ago - I claimed her and as I was entering the castle - Dumbledore appeared. I had to create a story about rescuing her and he fell for it. She has been here ever since. Her memories of that night have been oblivated so she is not a threat to us.\"
\"That explains the familiarity. Dumbledore has always been too kindhearted.\"
Absentmindedly moistening his lips Lucius spoke again. \"She is becoming a beautiful young woman. She would be wasted on Draco. I believe she is better suited to the two of us, Severus. What do you think - should we try to seduce her or are you still waiting to take her yourself without sharing?\"
Severus had been concerned that Lucius would come up with this idea. He shook his head as he spoke.
\"Miss Moonstar is too important to Dumbledore right now. She has become the granddaughter he never had. I believe we could use her as a distraction for the futrue to further the Dark Lords\' plans. I see her as untouchable for now.\"
A thoughtful expression passed over Lucius face and then he flashed the infamous Malfoy smirk.
\"Yes - I understand. Severus - always looking at the bigger picture - selfless in not taking your immediate gratification. You are a true asset to the Dark Lord.\"
Severus responded with his own infamous smirk before saying, \"Of course, I am an asset Lucius. Did you ever doubt me? Now, don\'t you have to pick up Draco for your gathering?\"
\"Yes, I should be on my way - enjoy the Halloween dance. Try to dance with Miss Moonstar and let me know if you have any other ideas concerning her in the future. Good evening, Severus.\" Lucius swept from the room gracefully as always as if he owned the very ground he walked on.
After Lucius left, Severus immediately flooed to speak to Ablus. He explained his concerns and was chafed to hear Albus response.
\"Severus, I understand your concern. There are evnets that will take place that will remedy your worries. No - I cannot tell you what or how I know these things. Just trust in my words. You will know what to do when the time becomes dire.\" Albus then smiled and offered him a lemon drop.
Severus took that as his cue to leave. He decided to walk to the dungeons, hoping to alleviate some of his anxiety. Unfortunately, it did not and he was in a foul mood as he sat down to finish grading papers.
Angelina and Harry were not having any luck themselves. They felt better but the aftertaste of Malfoy still invaded their senses.