Two's Company

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry
Potter

First Killings

“What do we have Henderson?”
Auror Rachel Trace asked her partner Tony Henderson once she entered the crime
scene.

“Double Homicide” Tony answered
matter-of-factly.

“Murder weapon?”

“Killing curse, very clean.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  The perp used a blocking charm so we
wouldn’t detect the unforgivable. The only unusual thing is there is no
indications of struggle, torture, or anything besides the killing curse.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  There isn’t even any sign of forced entery,
none of the house elves saw anything, its almost like the did it to themselves.”

“Did you check the wands for the
last spell used, because suicide is a possibility” Rachel chimed in.

“Of course the wands were
checked and no it was not suicide.”

Rachel thought a minute, “That
is strange.  I’ve never seen a homicide
due to the killing curse where there was no indication of other hexes.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  It takes a really fucking mental person to
be able to use such a curse without being absolutely furious or without being
attacked.”

“I know what you mean Rachel.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  These people are not very well liked but
since Voldemort was killed they have been regaining their reputation in the
wizarding community.”

“Somebody has to have a serious
grudge against them,” Rachel says almost to herself. “Has anyone contacted their
boy?”

Tony looked sad for a moment.
“His godfather is informing young Malfoy this very moment.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  Poor kid’s only sixteen years old and its
almost summer break.  I couldn’t imagine
how he must feel right now.”

“Well Tony, thinking about it
won’t do us any good or do him any good. 
Let’s just do our job and try to catch the sick bastard that did this to
the poor boy’s parents.  At least when
this sick fuck is with the dementors it will give Malfoy some closure.”style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

With that Rachel and Tony got to
work, trying not to think about the young man back at Hogwarts.

Draco Malfoy walked to
Dumbledore’s office with annoyance.

‘Why would they call me to his
office now.  School’s almost out and
this time I actually didn’t do anything wrong, this time,’ He thought to
himself.

“Lemon berries” He stated to
enter the office.  He walked up the
spiral staircase and knocked.

“Come on in” Dumbledore said in
a tone of voice he’s never heard before. 
Suddenly Malfoy’s annoyance turned into nervousness.

Malfoy opened the door and the
sight in front of him made his stomach drop. 
His godfather, Severus’, face was red and his eyes were puffy.style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

‘He was crying!’style="mso-spacerun: yes">  Malfoy had never seen his godfather show
almost any emotion so this sight was absolutely terrifying.

“Please sit down Mr. Malfoy.”
Dumbledore said in the most heartwarming tone he could muster.

Malfoy did not sit. “What’s
going on?” He asked as he felt panic rise inside of him.

Dumbledore looked him in the
eyes and said, “I’m afraid we have some bad news for you and it would be best
if you were sitting.”

“What’s going on!” He repeated
as his composure began to falter.

“Please, Mr. Malfoy, just sit
down.”

“WHAT’S GOING ON!” He screamed.

“SIT DOWN AND DO WHAT YOUR
TOLD!” Snape finally said.

Knowing not to cross his godfather,
Malfoy shakily sat in the chair that was presented to him.

His godfather then looked in his
eyes.  “Your mom and dad passed away
last night son,” he painfully stated, trying to keep his throat from choking
himself.

Malfoy didn’t believe what he was
hearing.

“Excuse me.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  They passed away?  What the fuck is that supposed to mean!” He said as an
involuntary tear fell down his face.

“They were murdered.style="mso-spacerun: yes">  Someone was inside the manor and used the
killing curse on them both.  They’re
gone Draco.” He said before he turned his head away.  The last thing he wanted was for this boy to see his godfather
cry.

“No.  No, this can’t be.  Our
lives and family was just coming back together.  There’s been a mistake. 
THERE’S BEEN A MISTAKE!”

“I’m sorry Draco” Is all that
Snape could say.

Draco sat in that chair as a
million memories washed over him, some good and some bad.style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

“We have arranged for you to
stay here for summer break.” Dumbledore said interrupting Malfoy’s thoughts.
“Whom ever did this to your parents may be after you as well and you will be
protected here.  Do you understand?”

“Yes” he said as he got up and
exited the office without another word or glance towards the other two men.

“Do you think he will be okay
here for the summer?  Most of the
teachers will be gone.” Snape asked Dumbledore.

“There will be aurors watching,
him so physically he will be safe and sound. 
However, emotionally is a whole other problem.”