Hundred-Thirty-One: We Can Do It

Entry For NOJOMO #10

Stop This War

I hadn’t seen Alana since Draco’s passing. I had no idea where she was hiding. If I had to guess, she would be with Luscious and the family (a place I am not welcome.) The memories of Draco and I were eating at my soul. I couldn’t think of nothing else. Dumbledore called for a special meeting. I walked at it alone. When I entered the room, the students looked at me with fear. They should. They have no idea the person Draco truly was. The only reason he even followed the Death Eaters was because he was pressured into it and getting out of alive is nearly impossible. I still didn’t see Alana anywhere.

Dumbledore was giving his speech. I walked in on the very tail end of it.

“….Now today we honor the memories of these two students, Draco Malfoy and Celesi Luminel. Do we really want to follow these deaths with another?” Dumbledore questioned.

“YES WE DO!” I heard my sisters voice but I did not see her. I snapped my neck around and there she was. She looked like her soul had been sucked out by a Dementor. I felt so helpless but I ran to her side anyhow. I knew exactly how she felt. “If it’s your wish, then try to kill him.” Dumbledore said as he stood there and watched.

I got in a stance with my wand. Harry immediately jumped in front of me. “Be warned Tanya! I’m supporting Piastol; Draco never did anything but hurt me! If you want to hurt him, you have to go through me!” Harry screamed out as he walked to my side.

I wanted to spit on Harry’s face. He seemed to forget all about the time that he went to the Malfoy Manor to retrieve him in a desperate attempt to save me. Has he no compassion? After everyone he has lost, he suddenly doesn’t care?

I shook my head in shame and stood with my sister. I would never hurt Harry but Draco’s death will be revenged. Just as we were about to do something about it, Luscious showed up and created a figurative earthquake.

“No one else will die here today.” He said as he stood in the middle of us all. “We clearly have the people that loved Draco and the people that loved Celesi. Piastol is going to die from Bellatrix girls; you don’t have to concern yourself with that. He is already scheduled to die. That’s why we don’t care about punishing him here, why bother when he’s going to die? All that’s going to happen is you girls are going to stand off with Piastol and Potter and everyone else is going to die. Why have unneeded Slytherin deaths? The rest will all die soon enough anyway.” Luscious then walked away. Alana followed so I thought it was necessary I do the same.

When we all got outside, I greeted Narcissa with a tight hug. She quickly looked at me and Alana. “Ah, Delacours. You have done so much for my boy at his time at this school. I looked forward to having you both in my family.” Narcissa wiped the tears from her eyes. “I blame my sister, Bellatrix for his death. I knew somewhere in my heart she’d kill him one way or another.” Narcissa continued to talk to us. Before long, however, Luscious came and joined the conversation.

“My boy will be avenged. I truly believe that nobody can do this better than the pair of you. I expect you to kill people that Draco despised the most. The first person of course should be Piastol…” Luscious continued to name names. “You must capture Potter and leave him for me..”

With that, I glared at him. “No.” I simply stated. I looked at Alana who put her head down. I could tell she was thinking about it. “No!” I looked at her. “Don’t let him brain wash you, Alana. No.”

Luscious let out a evil giggle. “Now, now Ms. Delacour. You’ve been a guest in my house before. You obviously cared about the boy. You got him in trouble with me so many times. If you only shared the same values, I would’ve chosen you as the Delacour instead of her. You believe too much in equality.” Luscious was trying to make Alana mad at me.

“You didn’t choose either of us,” I defended. “Draco spread rumors about me and besides, it was just a fling. These things happen, ya know? He loved Alana and she loved him deeply. I am not going to bring Harry to you, or kill anyone else.” I began to walk away.

“Come on Alana, we have a funeral to plan. To the Manor then.” Luscious wrapped his arm around her as she broke down and cried.

I could hear her in my head. Telepathy. ”Just until the funeral is over, I’ll support him. They won’t let me come if I disagree.” I then understood and nodded in my head. They would let me come regardless. They have no choice.

I walked back into the Great Hall where the students were still very much divided. I found my place beside of Zeke and clutched his hand tightly. I wasn’t going to try. It is not the time. I walked over to Harry. He grinned at me.

“Tanya – don’t divide the school. You do not comprehend the seriousness of this. Personally, I hated Draco and honestly, I am a little affected that he isn’t around anymore for me to duel with. I may be bored now but you can’t try and get the whole school to fight. You should know this better than anyone; fighting is not the answer, Tanya. Nobody else should die for pettiness. Think about it: Justin, Cho, Marcus, Crabbe, Goyle, Pavartil….so many others. Do you understand?” Harry put his hands on my shoulders. Zeke clutched my hand tighter. “You have a lot of influence on the school Tanya. It’s not your fault. It’s your veela. You can telepathically seduce people, especially the men. You have to not pull stunts like that.”

I looked at Harry. “Draco die

d for a person who didn’t even go here long, Harry. We all know that Draco doesn’t want to be a Death Eater.”

“Tanya, I’ve heard of people die for less serious things. Most we’ll never get a reason for but I do know that killing more people for the sake of it is not the answer.”

“She wasn’t even a true Hogwarts student.” I argued. “She was only here for months.”

Harry seemed confused and glared at Zeke. “And if Zeke passed away AGAIN, I’d say the same thing.” Harry knew he hit a nerve with me. “Tanya – I know you loved Draco. Trust me…I watched you try and commit suicide. He changed you. Heck I owe the guy a thank guy for allowing me to know you the way I have. I was able to make you feel better when he couldn’t. Tanya…do you understand?” Harry stood there uncomfortably as tears streamed down my face. My emotions were getting the better of me.

I shook my head in a “no” position. “I don’t understand Harry…I don’t.” I wanted to collapse in Harry’s arms. He was always the only one who could truly comfort me but I felt Zeke’s hand clutch even tighter.

“It’s okay, Tanya. I won’t let this destroy you.” Harry used his wand and a carnation appeared. “Remember this?” He put it in my hand. “Don’t let anyone else die….” Harry grabbed a hold of Hermione and walked away.