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Post by christopher on Sept 15, 2005 23:31:15 GMT -5
Draco Malfoy. The name used to strike terror in people's hearts, placing chills in the childrens' bones and setting them to shame, but now that name was only a legend. It was ten years ago that the Hogwarts student was forced in to killing Dumbeldore, ten years ago when the student wasn't able to complete the job, ten years ago when he betrayed the wizarding world, and most importantly, himself.
For the past ten years, Draco Malfoy had been living as Brice Evariste in a muggle community in the south ofFrance. During the night, he trained kids to become deatheaters, and during the day he began to live like a muggle. He had even dated muggles, which he convinced the Dark Lord was all part of the act.
Now, ten years later, it was safe to come back to England. It was safe to see the world that he had missed so intensely for so many years.
Draco was apparating, and with a loud pop he founf himself in Diagon Alley. The place had been ruined around ten years ago, but once again the shops were bustling and booming with people. This place brought back memories, good, and mostly bad.
Draco quickly walked through the town. He was taller now, and more muscular. He had gotten rid of everything in his disguise but the black hair, and looked more mature then ever. Draco passed Ollivander's wand shop, and furrowed his brow. He hadn't thought of the risk of coming here. If he did, he could see Li Na. He had done everything to hurt her, and for ten years he had regretted it.
With this sudden realization, Draco whirled around quickly to leave the Alley, he didn't want a confrontation. He had ruined everything and he expected her life was perfect now. How could he ruin that for her?
But when he turned around, Draco was greeted with a sudden blow: his fears had been confirmed. There was Li.
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Post by Jenna on Sept 15, 2005 23:41:19 GMT -5
Li Na had brought Jie Dae to Diagon Alley, her favorite place. Her little eyes would stare at amazment at all of the new toys and Li Na constantly felt her shirt being tugged on for something that they had to have. Li Na had a little pigmy puff change in her hand which was pink her daughter had proclaimed that Bernard, yes, Bernard was begging for a home and she had given in for the one hundreth time.
Li Na froze in her tracks as she saw him, Draco Malfoy standing in front of her at first her heart leapt like it always did, and then sadly it went back down, remebering their last meeting. She wasn't sure what to do, she stood there frozen as little Jie Dae, stood there tugging on her shirt wondering why mommy wasn't moving and all she could do was stand there mouth open, like a complete fool.
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Post by christopher on Sept 15, 2005 23:49:52 GMT -5
Draco held eye contact with her for what seemed like an enternity. His ice blue eyes looked in to her brown ones as they continued to stand there frozen on the spot. What was he supposed to do? Apologize? That wasn't good enough. What was he supposed to do? What could he say?
He was nervous.
Draco quickly darted his eyes away quickly, as if he had been rude. His voice was silky and deep as he spoke, breathless. "Li Na..."
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Post by Jenna on Sept 15, 2005 23:53:53 GMT -5
"Umm... hey Draco." she said softly. "Mommy, mommy, who is that." said Jie Dae in Chinese, smiling curiously. "A friend." she said hushing her a bit. She handed the cage down to the little girl, so that she could quietly look at "Bernard". "Ummm so how are you?" she asked talking to him while keeping a close eye on her daughter who was sweet talking her new pet in Chinese. Li Na was nervous after not seeing Draco for awhile.
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Post by christopher on Sept 15, 2005 23:57:17 GMT -5
Draco looked at his feet and then up at her. "Err... I'm okay..."Draco said awkwardly. He forced a smile and glanced at her little girl. "It seems your doing well..."he said. He daughter looked happy and healthy. Draco was glad for that.
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Post by Jenna on Sept 16, 2005 22:05:00 GMT -5
She smiled at her daughter. "Yes I am doing well." She was so grateful for her daughter and thanked God everyday that she had her in her life. She watched as Jie Dae tried to take Bernard out of the change. "Jie Dae, you might loose him, don't do that." she said pointing and talking in Chinese. Jie Dae nodded to show her understanding. She smiled returning back. "So have you been up to much? Talked to any people lately?" she asked curious.
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Post by christopher on Sept 17, 2005 12:56:34 GMT -5
Draco's face darkened. "I've been in France for the past ten years."he answered, looking at the ground. During that time he had met new people, people he was forced in to hating and people who he taught to hate everything. Life hadn't been good there, he was forced in to be unrealistically cruel, and Draco was glad that he was back in England. "...so no, I haven't seen anyone."
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Post by Jenna on Sept 18, 2005 19:45:47 GMT -5
She didn't know how to re-act towards Draco, she didn't feel sorry for him because he had chosen that life. She just sighed, the same old drama would always cause those little stupid fights and she knew it. "So do you want to go side down somewhere?" she said as she noticed her daughter was getting restless. She slowly picked up the cage and held her daughters hand, patiently waiting for a response.
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Post by christopher on Sept 18, 2005 20:05:01 GMT -5
"Uhhh... yeah, yeah okay."he murmured. He smiled at Jie Dae. "I don't think I've properly met your daughter."he added with a grin, kneeling down so that he was at eye level with the girl. She looked like her mum. He smiled, "My name's Draco."he said to the girl.
Draco looked up at Li Na and stood. "Okay, where'd you like to go?"
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Post by Jenna on Sept 18, 2005 20:09:32 GMT -5
She smiled as he introduced himself to her little girl. "Hi, I am Jie Dae." she said softly, starring at her feet, she wasn't used to guys, the only one she knew scarred her. Li Na smiled and said "The Three Broomsticks would be alright." she walked that way finally seeing it. She placed the cage on a table picking up Jie Dae and putting her in the booth. "We will have two pumpkin juices." she said smiling at the waitress.
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Post by christopher on Sept 18, 2005 20:15:32 GMT -5
"Well, it's very nice to meet you Jie Dae."Draco said with a smile. Draco walked with her towards the Three Broomsticks. He opened the door for her and stepped in after them. He seated himself at the othe side of the booth and watched as Li ordered. "I'll have the same."he said. He had given up on alcohol a while ago. It didn't help anything.
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Post by Jenna on Sept 22, 2005 21:54:11 GMT -5
"So why aren't you getting your usual?" she inquired. She was smiling, as she watched her little girl stare at Draco in amazment not sure, if he was nice or mean. The lady came back with the drink and the little girl took it eagerly. Li Na took a small drink sitting it down. "So why did you come back?" she asked still not sure if she wanted to see him or not.
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Post by christopher on Sept 22, 2005 21:57:19 GMT -5
"I stopped drinking."Draco said. It had been a foul habit. Sure a wine was nice once in a while, but getting piss drunk to drown your sorrows didn't help. Draco just grinned at Jie Dae, who was adorable ,and reminded him of Li. Draco sighed. "I was given to option to."he answered.
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Post by Jenna on Sept 22, 2005 22:01:30 GMT -5
"Oh well its good you got an option huh." she said sarcastically rolling her eyes. Draco knew that she didn't approve of his way of life and she didn't feel like pretending anymore. She drank her juice, she wasn't sure why she was here. "I guess we never resolved anything." she said letting it slip. But sadly it was true. "Jie Dae go sit over there please and stay where I can see you." she said softly in Chinese. "I can't even talk to you." she said harshly.
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Post by christopher on Sept 22, 2005 22:06:04 GMT -5
"I'm not happy about it either."Draco said. "You think I liked what happened? You think that I liked fainting in a baby store and winding up punching a window? You think I liked having to leave the country to save my own ass from doing an idiots work? You think I liked any of it?"Draco said in a hushed whisper. His voice wasn't angry, not at all. "I didn't, and I'm a coward and I know it. It's the one thing I'm not afraid to admit."he said.
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