Selected By The Half-Blood Prince
I picked a handful of the innocent-looking leaves, my hands trembling so badly I could barely grip them.
Back in the kitchen, I made tea while my parents were still chatting.
"Here we are," I said, setting down three cups. The Oylip and Wolf bane leaves had dissolved completely, leaving no trace.
"Thank you, darling," Papa said, lifting his cup. "To our girl. May this new year bring her everything she dreams of."
"To family," my mom added, raising her own cup.
"To family," I whispered, and I watched them drink.
They died the way they had lived... together, smiling, telling me they loved me. They simply closed their eyes and fell asleep at the kitchen table with peaceful expressions on their
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