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Now, without further adieu, I present to you...

I N C O M P E T E N T

lucille granger

"Do you have any idea why we're leaving so early?" Onyx questioned, as she packed her things into her trunk.

"Draco told me they're having some sort of family emergency, but that's about it," I responded.

Draco woke me up this morning with absolute anxiousness. It's as if he didn't sleep. He immediately told me that me and the others had to start packing to leave today. And he was frantic about it, so I figured it'd be be best not to protrude any questions.

"That's odd," Onyx commented, as she finished packing.

Draco and Blaise entered Onyx's room. "Are you guys ready?" Draco queried, looking exhausted as ever.

"Yeah, I'm all packed up," I responded lowly. His eyes looked into mine and he seemed defeated. And tired. And I was so afraid to ask because what if he lashes out on me? We're doing so good. "Where's Lorenzo?"

"He's in the cellar taking a few bottles to bring back to Hogwarts," Blaise responded, as he picked up Onyx's trunk. "Do you want me to go ahead and grab your trunk?"

"No, I got it, Blaise," Draco interrupted, "You go on ahead downstairs".

Blaise and Onyx fled the room.

I couldn't help but not ask him. "Are you alright?"

"Mhm." He looked at the ground, with his hand in his pocket.

"You can talk to me-"

"Lucille-. Don't start. I already told you I'm alright," He seethed. I bit my lip and decided to just stay silent. "Are you ready?"

I nodded, as we walked out the room and into mine. He picked up my trunk as we headed out the room and descended down the stairs.

Blaise, Onyx, and Lorenzo stood by the door with Narcissa. Lorenzo had a whole new trunk full of alcohol. They were all chatting.

"I'm sorry your winter break was cut short," She told them, hugging each person. "We just have a small family emergency, is all. Draco will return to Hogwarts next week." Narcissa glanced over at me and worrisome was immediately plastered on her face. Her and Draco look so alike when they seem anxious.

"It's not a problem at all, Mrs. Malfoy. I hope that whatever the emergency is it gets situated as soon as possible," Blaise responded.

"I hope so, too."

Draco placed my trunk on the ground right next to everyone else's, and pulled me in a warm embrace. And this embrace was tight. It was warm. He lowered his head and placed a kiss on my lips. He pulled away quivering. "I'll see you soon, alright?" He cooed, tucking my hair behind my ear. "Please stay safe, and make good choices alright?"

I softly chuckled. "Of course, Draco," I responded.

Draco handed a Potions textbook to Lorenzo. "This is the port key to King's Cross. If you lose the bloody thing I'll murder you," Draco joked.

Narcissa walked over to me and gave me reassuring eyes. She gave me a warm embrace.

"Please take care of yourself. Please. She whispered. As she pulled away, a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Of course, Mrs. Malfoy," I responded lowly. I picked up my trunk, as well as everyone else.

"We'll be on our way now," Lorenzo spoked, "Thank you for letting us stay here, Mrs. Malfoy. See you soon, Malfoy".

As they all exited the manor, I turned my head around to see Draco and Narcissa standing side by side, both lifeless.

What in Merlin's name happened?

I waved at them both, as Narcissa waved back. And so I turned around and exited the manor in utter distraught.

Lorenzo stuck out the book, awaiting that we grab it.

As we all grabbed the book in unison, our universe immediately churned.

*****

"I don't get it," I ranted, as I unpacked my belongings. "I mean, something serious must've really happened if we all had to get sent back to Hogwarts so soon."

"Lucille, clearly it was. I mean, family emergency, remember?" Onyx responded.

"What could the family emergency be?"

"I have no idea, Luce. They were always a mysterious family," she guessed, "Why are you so anxious?"

Because what if it had something to do with his task?

"I don't know, I guess I just really worry about Draco," I mumbled.

"They'll be fine. Don't fret so much," Onyx assured me. I huffed as I plopped onto my bed.

"You're right. They'll be fine."

Our peaceful room was soon interrupted when Blaise and Lorenzo barged into our dormitory with fire whiskey hand in hand.

"Ladies! Winter break isn't over, I brought the Manor to Hogwarts," Lorenzo cheered as Onyx giggled.

"Ah, yes!" Onyx moaned. "Bring that bad boy over here." She gestured to the bottle. Lorenzo jumped on top of her bed and handed her the whiskey.

"Your livers are seriously made of steel," I jeered. "How do you guys drink so much?"

"I dunno," Blaise responded idiotically as he opened the bottle and started glugging. He scrunched his face and let out a man scream of revitalization.

Lorenzo pulled out a few shot glasses from his pockets and sat on the ground. He placed them in a row and took the other bottle and poured 3 shots.

"Isn't it too early to be drinking?" I asked.

Lorenzo rolled his eyes. "Lucille Granger it's 6 PM. Don't be such a wuss."

He picked up the shot and knocked his head back as he poured the shot down his mouth. "Fuck, I'll never get used to the burning sensation."

I internally shrugged and sat on the ground by Lorenzo. I picked up the shot glass and took a shot of fire whiskey.

***

draco malfoy

"You need to finish your task, Draco," My mother bickered. "So that you can return to Lucille, like you want."

I sipped my whiskey and slammed in onto the table, startling my mother.

"I don't understand why you had to cut their time here so short," I seethed.

"Because your father-"

"Because what! You're weak and incompetent? You can't stand up for yourself?" I snapped.

"Now, you don't mean that, Draco-"

"I absolutely fucking mean it, Narcissa Malfoy,"

I took another swig of my whiskey and slammed it yet again.

"I didn't want this life for you, Draco," She said lowly. "I didn't want you to become a-. A Death Eater,"

"Well, Mum, unfortunately I am," I pulled my sleeve up and showed her my dark mark as she closed her eyes, avoiding the confrontation. "And this fucking mark is making everything so fucking difficult!"

A tear rolled down her cheek.

"You're just like your father," She shuddered.

And my body completely went numb. I let out a manic chuckle.

"Don't ever fucking compare me to that monster of a human being," I snarled. "What, I remind you of my father because I startle you? Are you scared, Narcissa?" I got up with my whiskey glass and walked towards her, slamming the glass onto the table as she jumped. "Are you afraid of me?" I mocked.

She looked straight forward, with tears streaming down her face.

"I'm just like my father, sure. But you're still the silent suffering bitc-"

She got up and immediately slapped my face.

"You don't ever talk to me like that, Draco Lucius Malfoy," She snapped through her tears. "I care about you, and I can't just sit here while you disrespect me like that."

In utter shock, I rolled my tongue against my cheek in frustration. The stinging lingered, and my blood started to boil.

"I-I'm sorry, Draco," She pleaded. She took her hand and cupped my cheek, but I instantly grabbed her wrist tightly, causing her to wince.

"If you lay another finger on me, Mum, that'll be the last time you ever touch me," I snarled, as I threw her hand away from my face. I picked up my glass and stormed out the dining hall.

As I walked up the stairs, frustration and anger built up inside me.

I wanted to fucking kill everyone around me. I wanted to kill my father. Hell, I wanted to kill Voldemort my bloody self.

All my hard work with Lucille of being able to express my feelings soon went down the drain.

I didn't care anymore.

I just needed to finish this fucking task.

And then I could live.

With or without Lucille Granger.

And just like that, I was numb again.

*****

*cries*

Please don't leave me, guys. This is only the beginning.

I'm going to let you guys absorb these chapters. Let it settle in. I'll be back tomorrow (or in a couple hours KANSIDNEIENEJE).