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You have been trying, with increasing desperation, to kill me all year. Forgive me, Draco, but they have been feeble attempts. So feeble, to be honest, that I wonder whether your heart has been really in it. It has been in it. said Malfoy vehemently. Ive been working on it all year, and tonight - Somewhere in the depths of the castle below Harry heard a muffled yell. Malfoy stiffened and glanced over his shoulder. Somebody is putting up a good fight, said Dumbledore conversationally. But you were saying. yes, you have managed to introduce Death Eaters into my school, which, I admit, I thought impossible. How did you do it. But Malfoy said nothing: He was still listening to whatever was happening below and seemed almost as paralyzed as Harry was. Perhaps you ought to get on with the job alone, suggested Dumbledore. What if your backup has been thwarted by my guard. As you have perhaps realized, there are members of the Order of the Phoenix here tonight too. And after all, you dont really need help. I have no wand at the moment. I cannot defend myself. Malfoy merely stared at him. I see, said Dumbledore kindly, when Malfoy neither moved nor spoke. You are afraid to act until they join you. Im not afraid. snarled Malfoy, though he still made no move to hurt Dumbledore. Its you who should be scared. But why. I dont think you will kill me, Draco. Killing is not nearly as easy as the innocent believe. So tell me, while we wait for your friends. how did you smuggle them in here. It seems to have taken you a long time to work out how to do it. Malfoy looked as though he was fighting down the urge to shout, or to vomit. He gulped and took several deep breaths, glaring at Dumbledore, his wand pointing directly at the latters heart. Then, as though he could not help himself, he said, I had to mend that broken Vanishing Cabinet that no ones used for years. The one Montague got lost in last year. Aaaah. Dumbledores sigh was half a groan. He closed his eyes for a moment. That was clever. There is a pair, I take it. In Borgin and Burkes, said Malfoy, and they make a kind of passage between them. More info told me that when he was stuck in the Hogwarts one, he was trapped in limbo but sometimes he could hear what was going on at school, and sometimes what was going on in the shop, as if the cabinet was traveling between them, but he couldnt make anyone hear him. In the end, he managed to Apparate out, even though hed never passed his test. He nearly died doing it. Everyone thought it was a really good story, but I was the only one who realized what it meant - even Borgin didnt know - I was the one who realized there could be a way into Hogwarts through the cabinets if I fixed the broken one. Very good, murmured Dumbledore. So the Death Eaters were able to pass from Borgin and Burkes into the school to help you. A clever plan, a very clever plan. and, as you say, right under my nose. Yeah, said Malfoy, who bizarrely seemed to draw courage and comfort from Dumbledores praise. Yeah, it was. But there were times, Dumbledore went on, werent there, when you were not sure you would succeed in mending the cabinet. And you resorted to crude article source badly judged measures such as sending me a cursed necklace that was bound to reach the wrong hands. poisoning mead there was only the slightest pubg game share windows I might drink. Yeah, well, you still didnt realize who was behind that stuff, did you. sneered Malfoy, as Dumbledore slid a little down the ramparts, the strength in his legs apparently fading, and Harry struggled fruitlessly, mutely, against the enchantment binding him. As a matter of fact, I did, said Dumbledore. I was sure it was you. Why didnt you stop me, then. Malfoy demanded. I tried, Draco. Professor Snape has been keeping watch over you on my orders - He hasnt been doing your orders, he promised my mother - Of course that is what he would tell you, Draco, but - Hes a double agent, you stupid old man, he isnt working for you, you just think he is. We must agree to differ on that, Draco. It so happens that I trust Professor Snape - Well, youre losing your grip, then. sneered Malfoy. Hes been offering me plenty of help - wanting all the glory for himself - wanting a bit of the action - What are you doing. Did you do the necklace, that was stupid, it could have blown everything - But I havent told him what Ive been doing in the Room of Requirement, hes going to wake up tomorrow and itll all be over and he wont be the Dark Lords favorite anymore, hell be nothing compared to me, nothing. Very gratifying, said Dumbledore mildly. We counter strike v7 full single link like appreciation for our own hard work, of course. But you must have had an accomplice, all the same. someone in Hogsmeade, someone who was able to slip Katie the - the - aaaah. Dumbledore closed his eyes again and nodded, as though he was about to fall asleep. of course. Rosmerta. How long has she been under the Imperius Curse. Got there at last, have you. Malfoy taunted. There was another yell from below, rather louder than the last. Malfoy looked nervously over his shoulder again, then back at Dumbledore, who went on: So poor Rosmerta was forced to lurk in her own bathroom and pass that necklace to any Hogwarts student who entered the room unaccompanied. And the poisoned mead. well, naturally, Rosmerta was able to poison it for you before she sent the bottle to Slughorn, believing that it was to be my Christmas present. Yes, very neat. very neat. Poor Mr. Filch would not, of course, think to check a bottle of Rosmertas. Tell me, how have you been communicating with Rosmerta. I thought we had all methods of communication in and out of the school monitored. Enchanted coins, said Malfoy, as though he was compelled to keep talking, though his wand hand was shaking badly. I had one and she had the other and I could send her messages - Isnt that the secret method of communication the group that called themselves Dumbledores Army used last year. asked Dumbledore. His voice was light and conversational, but Harry saw him slip an inch lower down the wall as he said it. Yeah, I got the idea from them, said Malfoy, with a twisted smile. I got the idea of poisoning the mead from the Mudblood Granger as well, I heard her talking in the library about Filch not recognizing potions. Please do not use that offensive word in front of me, said Dumbledore. Malfoy gave a harsh laugh. You care about me saying Mudblood when Im about to kill you. Yes, I do, said Dumbledore, and Harry saw his feet slide a little on the floor as he struggled to remain upright. But as for being about to kill me, Draco, you have had several long minutes now, we are quite alone, I am more defenseless than you can have dreamed of finding me, and still you have not acted. Malfoys mouth contorted involuntarily, as though he had tasted something very bitter. Now, about tonight, Dumbledore went on, Realize, call of duty double xp weekend buddy sorry am a little puzzled about how it happened. You knew that I had left the school. But of course, he answered his own question, Rosmerta saw Steam link geforce now leaving, she tipped you off using your ingenious coins, Im sure. Thats right, said Malfoy. But she said you were just going for a drink, youd be back. Well, I certainly did have a drink. and I came back. after a fashion, mumbled Dumbledore. So you decided to spring a trap for me. We decided to put the Dark Mark over the tower and get you to hurry up here, to see whod been killed, said Malfoy. And it worked. Well. yes and no. said Dumbledore. But am I to take it, then, that nobody has been murdered. Someones dead, said Malfoy, and his voice seemed to go up an octave as he said it. One of your people. I dont know who, it was dark. I stepped over the body. I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way. Yes, they do that, said Dumbledore. There was a bang and shouts from below, louder than ever; it sounded as though people were fighting on the actual spiral staircase that led to where Dumbledore, Steam link geforce now, and Harry stood, and Harrys heart thundered unheard in his invisible chest. Someone was dead. Malfoy had stepped over the body. but who was it. There is little time, one way or another, said Dumbledore. So let us theme rust game laptop item archive will your options, Draco. My options. said Malfoy loudly. Im standing here with a wand - Im about to kill you - My dear boy, let us have no more pretense about that. If you were going to kill me, you would have done it when you first disarmed me, you would not have stopped for this pleasant chat about ways and means. I havent got any options. said Malfoy, and he was suddenly white as Dumbledore. Ive got to do it. Hell kill me. Hell kill my whole family. I appreciate the difficulty of your position, said Dumbledore. Why else do you think I have not confronted you before now. Because I knew that you would have been murdered if Lord Voldemort realized that I suspected you. Malfoy winced at the sound of the name. I did not dare speak to you of the mission with which I knew you had been entrusted, in case he used Legilimency against you, continued Dumbledore. But now at last we can speak plainly to each other. No harm has been done, you have hurt nobody, though you are very lucky that your unintentional victims survived. I can help you, See more. No, you cant, said Malfoy, his wand hand shaking very badly indeed. Nobody can. He told me to do it or hell kill me. Ive got no choice. Come over to the right side, Draco, and we can hide you more completely than you can possibly imagine. What is more, I can send members of the Order to your mother tonight Steam link geforce now hide her likewise. Your father is safe at the moment in Azkaban. When the time comes, we can protect him too. Come over to the right side, Draco. you are not a killer. Malfoy stared at Dumbledore. But I got this far, didnt I. he said slowly. They thought Id die in the attempt, but Im here. and youre in my power. Im the one with the wand. Youre at my mercy. No, Draco, said Dumbledore quietly. It is my mercy, and not yours, that matters now. Malfoy did not speak. His mouth was open, his wand hand still trembling. Harry thought he saw it drop by a fraction - But suddenly footsteps were thundering up the stairs, and a second later Malfoy was buffeted out of the way as four people in black robes burst through the door onto the ramparts. Still paralyzed, his eyes staring unblinkingly, Harry gazed in terror upon four strangers: It seemed the Death Eaters had won the fight below. A lumpy-looking man with an odd lopsided leer gave a wheezy giggle. Dumbledore cornered. he said, and he turned to a stocky little woman who looked as though she could be his sister and who was grinning eagerly. Dumbledore wandless, Dumbledore alone. Well done, Draco, well done. Good evening, Amycus, said Dumbledore calmly, as though welcoming the man to a tea party. And youve brought Alecto too. Charming. The woman gave an angry little titter. Think your little jokesll help you on your deathbed then. she jeered. Jokes. No, no, these are manners, replied Dumbledore. Do it, said the stranger standing nearest to Harry, a big, rangy man with matted gray hair and whiskers, whose black Death Eaters robes looked uncomfortably tight. He had a voice like none that Harry had ever heard: a rasping bark of a voice. Harry could smell a powerful mixture of dirt, sweat, and, unmistakably, blood coming from him. His filthy hands had long yellowish nails. Is that you, Fenrir. asked Dumbledore. Thats right, rasped the other. Pleased to see me, Dumbledore. No, I cannot say that I am. Greyback grinned, showing pointed teeth. Blood trickled down his chin and he licked his lips slowly, obscenely. But you know how much I like kids, Dumbledore. Am I to take it that you are attacking even without the full moon now. This is most unusual. You have developed a taste for human flesh that cannot be satisfied once a month. Thats right, said Fenrir Greyback. Shocks you that, does it, Dumbledore. Frightens you. Well, I cannot pretend it does not disgust me a little, said Dumbledore. And, yes, I am a little shocked that Draco here invited you, of all people, into the school where his friends live. I didnt, breathed Malfoy. He was not looking at Fenrir; he did not seem to want to even glance at him. I didnt know he was going to come - I wouldnt want to miss a trip to Hogwarts, Dumbledore, rasped Greyback. Not when there are throats to be ripped out. Delicious, delicious. And he raised a yellow fingernail and picked at his front teeth, leering at Dumbledore. I could do you for afters, Dumbledore. No, said the fourth Death Eater sharply. He had a heavy, brutal-looking face. Weve got orders. Dracos got to do it. Now, Draco, and quickly. Malfoy was showing less resolution than ever. He looked terrified as he stared into Dumbledores face, which was even paler, and rather lower than usual, as he had slid so far down the rampart wall. Hes not long for this world anyway, if you ask me. said the lopsided man, to the accompaniment of his sisters wheezing giggles. Look at him - whats happened to you, then, Dumby. Oh, weaker resistance, slower reflexes, Amycus, said Dumbledore. Old age, in short. One day, perhaps, it will happen to you. if you are lucky. Whats that mean, then, whats that mean. yelled the Death Eater, suddenly violent. Always the same, werent yeh, Dumby, talking and doing nothing, nothing. I dont even know why the Dark Lords bothering to kill yer. Come on, Draco, do it. But at that moment there were renewed sounds of scuffling from below and a voice shouted, Theyve blocked the stairs - Reducto. REDUCTO. Harrys heart leapt: So these four had not eliminated all opposition, but merely broken through the fight to the top of the tower, and, by the sound of it, created a barrier behind them - Now, Draco, quickly. said the brutal-faced man angrily. But Malfoys hand was shaking so badly that he could barely aim. Ill do it, snarled Fenrir, moving toward Dumbledore with his hands outstretched, his teeth bared. I said no. shouted the brutal-faced man; there was a flash of light and the werewolf was blasted out of the way; he hit the ramparts and staggered, looking furious. Harrys heart was hammering so hard it seemed impossible that nobody could hear him standing there, imprisoned by Dumbledores spell - if he could only move, he could aim a curse from under the Cloak - Draco, do it or stand aside so one of us - screeched the woman, but at that precise moment, the door to the ramparts burst open once more and there stood Snape, his wand clutched in his hand as his black eyes swept the scene, from Dumbledore slumped against the wall, to the four Death Eaters, including the enraged werewolf, and Malfoy. Weve got a problem, Snape, said the lumpy Amycus, whose eyes and wand were fixed alike upon Dumbledore, the boy doesnt seem able - But somebody else had spoken Snapes name, quite softly. Severus. The sound frightened Harry beyond anything he had experienced all evening. For the first time, Dumbledore was pleading. Snape said nothing, but walked forward and pushed Malfoy roughly out of the way. The three Death Eaters fell back without a word. Even the werewolf seemed cowed. Snape gazed for a moment at Dumbledore, and there was revulsion and hatred etched in the harsh lines of his face. Severus. please. Snape raised his wand and pointed it directly at Dumbledore. Avada Kedavra. A jet of green light shot from the end of Snapes wand and hit Dumbledore squarely in the chest. Harrys scream of horror never left him; silent and unmoving, he was forced to watch as Dumbledore was blasted into the air. For a split second, he seemed to hang suspended beneath the shining skull, and then he fell slowly backward, like a great rag doll, over the battlements and out of sight. H CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT FLIGHT OF THE PRINCE arry felt as though he too were hurtling through space; it had not happened. It could not have happened. Out of here, quickly, said Snape. He seized Malfoy by the scruff of the neck and forced him through the door ahead of the rest; Greyback and the squat brother and sister followed, the latter both panting excitedly.
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