The Fealty of Draco Malfoy
Traitor's Mark
Harry’s POV
“Your son has become a traitor! CRUCIO!” Voldemort cursed Lucius and Narcissa in the Malfoy Manor dining room.
“The Mudblood is gone too. You have failed me.” He sneered at their shaking bodies.
“Please,” Lucius pleaded, “We didn't know…”
“I know.” Voldemort spoke softly, “But you should have. Crucio,” Lucius shrieked in pain. Narcissa silently cried, resting on the floor. Voldemort looked at his other Death Eaters and said, “If you ever see Draco Malfoy, kill him.”
Harry was kneeling at the shore near Shell Cottage. Ron was supporting him looking very concerned. His vision focused and he saw Hermione supporting Draco who was gripping his arm so hard it looked like he was about to break it.
Harry stumbled forward on his knees. Crawling he went to Hermione and Draco. Draco’s face was clenched in pain.
“Harry,” Hermione started, “What's happening?”
“Let me see your arm,” Harry said to Draco ignoring her question and pleading face. Draco listened and removed his shaking hand from his left forearm.
Harry pushed the sleeve up and saw that the Dark Mark had turned into the word ‘TRAITOR’. He touched his finger to the word and said, “Stop.”
The pain ceased and he flexed his hand. Draco immediately relaxed. Panting he looked at Harry, “Thank you,” they stared for a moment before Draco looked down. His arm was now marked with a new brand that he was oddly proud of, “It's not as hideous as that skull.”
Harry looked at it for a moment, “I don't think I can remove it.”
He touched the mark, “I'll keep it as a reminder,” he looked at Harry again, “What happened to you?”
Harry stood. He helped Draco to his feet before answering.
“I have a connection to Vol- You-Know-Who. I saw your parents,” Harry explained the vision and the death sentence, “You have to come with us. You're going to help us defeat him.”