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Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Quickie Drabble inspired by HBP trailer, Elvis Costello, and icon making fun.

Title: Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Pairing(s): Draco (Gen)
Summary: One day you're going to have to face a deep dark truthful mirror…
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 185
Author's Notes: Draco was not harmed in the making of this drabble.

The mirror doesn't lie. Sure it may say some incredibly unpleasant things, but it doesn't lie. Draco laughs inwardly at the notion that his life is unpleasant. His life is hell. He looks like hell. Apparent in his eyes is the lack of sleep. His skin is dry and sallow except for the dark rings around his eyes and the Dark Mark on his forearm. Every so often it burns. He's not quite certain if it is sense memory or an actual reminder from his Lord. He tries not to dwell on the fact that while other Hogwarts students are fixated on pop quizzes, kissing in the corridors, and Quidditch, his entire life is consumed by an impossible task. He's pretty sure the outcome will be his death regardless of success or failure. Perhaps he can spare his mother. Perhaps his father will remember him with pride.

He boasts of glory and bountiful reward to his housemates. He spins tales of a marvelous future for those of pureblood who align themselves with his Lordship. He even tells himself these things, but the mirror doesn't lie.