17. Imperio
He smirked and replied, “You’ve had seven so far.” Taking pity on the boy he continued, “Go on, boy.”
Draco pulled the most pathetic face Severus had ever seen and moaned, “I can’t do it... Not since I saw Aunt Bella do those- those things- those horrible things to her. She didn’t deserve it. None of them do.”
Severus quirked an eyebrow and replied, “Really? I do wonder if the Dark Lord will see it that way, Draco.”
Draco eyes went desperately wide and he grabbed hold of Severus’ coat. “Please, not anymore, don’t play his games with me. I know where you went, you couldn’t get away fast enough to make sure she-” Severus punched the little blighter right in the nose.
“Use a little common sense, Draco.” He pulled the boy up with his feet dangling uselessly towards the pavestones and spoke, “Imperio!” Once he was sure the boy was fully under his command he said, “Forget this conversation, you went out to the garden to find me but I was already gone.” Draco nodded his head listlessly and Severus let him down and walked away, apparating mid step. ‘Tonight, I will require Dreamless Sleep potion. Oh joy.’
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