Oh, I found ways. I left you clues and trails to pick up to use in your searches. I at least used that image to hide what I was doing in the mean time. They were small things, but you guys were quick to figure them out. Just never knew who was behind the small trails.

But, you'r right I could have done more. I failed there.

[At her last statement, Malfoy tensed. So much for hiding it. There was a long silense before he spke. It was clear in his expression he was struggling over it. When he did speak his voice craked from time to time, but he didn't cry or let his voice waver too long. He couldn't allow himself to do that in front of her.]

--That fight. The one you had with my father and the Death Eaters? My father was punished for it big time. He tortured him repeated in front of us. He was so mad that he failed that task. He took it out on all of them. My mother and I were forced to watch the display. So even if you think he got away because he escaped...he didn.t

He took over our manner. Everything we owned became his. We were essentially prisoners in our own home. I--I joined in order to save my father and mother. I was trying to protect them. At the time I didn't realize I just gave him other means to torture my parents. I just wanted to protect them. But now if I fail there's no stopping him from killing all of us.

I doubt that the Ministry or even Professor Dumbledore could do anything to help us. Or would want to. So I doubt you'll have to worry about us too long.

[He gave a weak shrug and looked away from the device to compose himself.]