The cave

[Bojan Vladislav]

**nods as he watches Draco, then realises how dark it's got**

I know it is difficult Draco, but it must be done. It is very very difficult. Now, I must go for I cannot leave lady Ophelia vaiting. I will stay for the veekend if it is okay vith you still? Then I can help you more with Zorah.

**leans over and puts his hand on Draco's shoulder, speaking softly**

Do not vorry, Draco. I can tell she vill not leave you. Please, it is for the best. Send me an owl if there is an emergency.

**stands up straight and kisses Silvery's hand**

Good night Miss Silvery, and good night Draco and Zorah.

**smiles warmly and disapparates back to the manor**

[Draco Malfoy]

*sighs heavily as the last inch of the shackle breaks off and then stands quickly, looking down at Zorah while biting his lip*

Silv... what if she hates me for keeping her chained? Then she will fly off.

[Zorah]

~tends to her freed ankle~

[Silvery Bletchley]

*half smiles at Vladislav as he leaves then turns to Draco*

She does not hate you, Draco. She won't leave us...she can't.

*is worried sick and fidgetting*

*looks down at Zorah and forces a smile*

You won't leave us, will you girl?

*kneels down next to her and pets her gently*

[Zorah]

~grunts and sniffs her arm~

~is a little bit more perky~

[Silvery Bletchley]

*smiles and looks up at Draco*

Well she hasnt taken off yet...that's a good sign.

*pulls on Zorah's tail playfully*

Feeling better now, sweetie?

[Draco Malfoy]

*shoves his hands in his pockets*

True.

Damn. Didn't bring her any brandy. Maybe she would stay around just for the brandy, even if she doesn't stay for me.

*bites on his lower lip**

[Silvery Bletchley]

*looks up and gives him a tender look*

Why do you say that? She'll stay and she'll stay for you, not the brandy.

Right Zorah?

*strokes her little snout*

[Zorah]

~a tree blowing in the wind has caught her eye~

~flies off into the darkness to go and climb it~

[Draco Malfoy]

I supp... ZORAH!!

*legs it after her, but looses sight of her quickly*

Nooo! noo! ZOR!

*heart races and looks around the trees frantically*

[Britta Verlose]

*apparates in, a bottle of brandy in hand, not caring that her heels are sinking into the dirt, holding her skirt with the other hand and smiling anxiously*
I heard you had to let her off the chain... Is she here??
*looks around anxiously*

[Silvery Bletchley]

*runs out after Draco, not realizing Britta was there*

*catches up and puts a hand on his shoulder*

Don't worry babe. Let her explore, she'll be back.

*looks out over the dark field, trying to hide the worry in her heart*

[Draco Malfoy]

*stands still, trying to listen, his face completely pale and feeling sick*

[Zorah]

~clambers up the side of large oak tree by the lake, strips of bark falling off the trunk from her sharp claws~

[Silvery Bletchley]

Let's call her.

Zoooraaaah....

*walks slowly down the path*

Come back baby girl...

*takes a deep breath to try and calm her nerves*