The killer in me is the killer in you -- Spring 2005

I hugged my sister back and let her pull away when she was ready. I looked over to where she was indicating and saw Ian and Grandfather. Mum didn't want us or Ian to be near Grandfather, but I didn't want to upset her anymore today. Thinking everything through, I turned back to Elliot. "I'll keep an eye on them, if things get out of hand, then we can let dad know. There's no need to worry mum with this okay?"

Jetty Pettigrew wrote:I tried to smile slightly at Juniper.  "You guys have been through a lot," I said to her, "I know you two need as much support as you can get."  I did not know the Malfoy story, but from little things that June has said through the years, it was twisted.  I nodded when she spoke about missing Keegan.  I had Rory's hand in mine, even though he was starting to walk circles around me as I spoke to my old school mate.  "I can't even begin to imagine..." I trailed off, knowing that Juniper would understand.

I gave a hollowed laugh when he said we had been though a lot. "You have no idea." I tried to joke about it but I was sure he could see right through it. I sighed and attempted a sad smile. "You're support means a lot to us." I looked down, hoping to find a distraction, and saw the little boy walking circles around Jetty. "This must be Rory." I knelt down and smiled. "Hi sweetie." He gave me a curious look which caused a small laugh to escape my lips as I stood. "He's adorable."

Dorian Malfoy wrote:I stayed by my grandfather.  "Grandfather," I said to him quietly, "I haven't said anything."  I wanted him to know that he could trust me about that blonde haired guy.

I bent down and looked at Dorian and gave him a nod.  "That's very good," I assured Dorian quietly.  "Let's be sure to keep it that way."  I stood back up adn was pleased when my grandson looped his hand into mine.  I would allow hiim to show weakness today without any consequences as he was being a good boy and keeping the secret.

Austin Matthews wrote:I shrugged slightly, shifting Reed.  "I mean, it's going," I said.  "I can't believe what happened, you know?  Makes me want to double my sights on Reed... make sure nothing odd happens or anything."

I nodded, my gaze automatically going towards my own son and Jetty.  "I can understand that," I said.  Even though my parents thought it was okay to be back in England, ust the reason why they moved away made me on edge.  Especially surrounded by Malfoys when I knew Lucius was one who had influenced my dad back in the day.  I looked back at Austin.  "How are you and Fiona and everyone?" I asked.  I knew I could ask my best friend, but she was off mingling.

I gave my grandfather as much of a smile as I could.  I held onto his hand and was glad that he did not make me drop his hand:  I needed it.  "I want this to be over with," I said quietly.  I just wanted to get past this so I did not have to lie and stuff.

I smiled slightly as my son was having the most difficult time standing still.  "Thanks," I said, holding onto his shoulders.  "Rory, this is June... wanna say hi?" I asked him.  I was sure the kids being around had a positive and negative effect on the Malfoys.  The love of a child would be good to help heal them, but at the same time... it had to be hard to see all these kids.

Vincent Crabbe wrote:I gave Pansy a hug and Draco a handshake.  "How are you holding up, mate?" I asked, though I knew he would act as if everythng is alright.

I was grateful that Crabbe and Millicent had come.  I smiled as best I could at Crabbe when he came up to us.  Being a part of group we were, we always had to keep it together.  There were so many relatives and friends - not that I would consider them that - of the people we tried os hard not to associate with.  "We're okay, I suppose," I said to him, lying through my teeth.  No one truly cared.  Everyone was just here for appearances except for the few who actually cared.

I knelt back down so I was eye level with Rory again. I waved at him. "Hi Rory. How are you?" I gave a small laugh and stood. I looked over at my own kids and was happy to see them together and holding hands. Abel was always watching over his sister. I turned back to Jetty. "I'm just happy the kids have each other." I just wish my little Austin was here to. Although, I suppose Keegan had someone to show her around on the other side though. I closed my eyes and felt a tear escape at that thought.

I looked around and watched everyone carefully, barely realizing what was being said to me and Pansy.  I nodded and kept a hand in my wife's to give her support.  Then I felt my blood run cold when the Carrows walked in and went over to where my father and son stood.  I gave Pansy a quick kiss on the cheek and left her side, going to grab my son away from the other Purebloods that had arrived.  Probably more for my father's respect than for the loss that we had.  "Carrow," I said curtly, gently pulling my son to my side and away from my father's.

My sister and I walked into the funeral home to show our support to the Malfoy and Parkinson families.  We were all Pureblood, we knew enough to be polite to other pureblood families.  I went up to Lucius; he and I had history anyways.  "Lucius, so sorry to hear of your... loss," I said, a smile playing at my lips slightly.  We all knew what a blight Keegan Malfoy was to the wizarding world and the purebloodedness that was the Malfoy and Parkinson family.

Mia convinced me that I needed to go to show my support -- we were always invited to things involving the sacred twenty (that was what they called themselves, I honestly could care less about blood status as many of my favorite students were not pureblood) -- despite my compelling need to stay away from the other families since You-Know-Who fell.  But my grandson was a part of the Malfoy family and I was there to be near him and to help him support his wife and himself with the loss of their niece.

I walked in with Mia on my arm -- we had gotten extremely close since I had helped her come back to health after the Death Eaters had attacked her and her husband -- and we looked around.  I instantly saw Lincoln and Juniper.  The kids were apart from them, but together.  I could see the young Malfoy talking with Amycus Carrow while standing by his father.  I walked over to Lincoln and Juniper first.  I did not want to walk into that mess with Carrow and Malfoy. 

"Lincoln, Juniper," I said to them, hugging each of them.  "I'm so sorry to have heard of your loss."

I walked in with my older brother, looking around.  I knew hardly anyone there.  I mean, I of course knew Lincoln.  I tortured that boy because he sent my sister to Azkaban.  But I still had a little remorse about that; I had loved him when he was younger.  Our eyes met across the room and, since Amycus was distracted by Lucius Malfoy and his son, I gave him a small smile.  I was not completely heartless.  Especially now that Genevieve was out of Azkaban.  I was relaxed now.  I still enjoyed Dark magic, I just was not so much into hurting people with it anymroe - though that drove Amycus mental. 

I left my brother's side and cautiously went over to Lincoln.  "Lincoln, I am so sorry," I said, interrupting his moment with his real family.  This was one of the few times I had seen him where it was acceptable to speak to him.  I wanted to at least apologize for everything I did years ago.  That was what I was apologizing for, not for the death of the girl.

I walked over to Lincoln and Juniper with my dad and we just finished giving them hugs when Alecto came over to us.  I was ready to fight her right then after the things she did to my son -- her and her brother, Amycus.  I could feel Lincoln's tension even stronger than my own.  "Aleco Carrow," I said.  "Please, do not make this a scene.  This is not the time nor the place."

I nodded, putting a hand on Pansy's shoulder.  "It'll be okay," I said to her, though I thought along the lines of everyone else in this place.

I looked around and saw quite a few poeple.  "It's so nice for everyone to show up to show support," I commented.