Chapter One:

"Goodbye, my daughters!" exclaimed Druella, hugging Narcissa before allowing them on the train.

Andromeda affectionately rubbed Narcissa's head. "Somebody's the favorite."

Narcissa smiled shyly. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be," Bellatrix replied, with a disgusted look. "Who would want to be mother's favorite? Ick."

Andromeda smiled at her sisters. "I'll be off. See you two around!" With that, she cheerfully skipped off down the hall.

Bellatrix turned to Narcissa, with a knowing grin. "So. Fifth year. That's the year I started going crazy with boys. Whatever you choose, Cissa, be smart, and don't let them break your heart."

Narcissa nodded. "Yes, Bella."

"You're much too innocent for that," Bellatrix added. "So, that said, have fun! I'm going to go find Rodolphus."

Narcissa watched her oldest sister disappear.

She was nothing like her older sisters. Bellatrix, the oldest, was a 7th year. She had a wild, crazy, risque side that was the one most people tended to see. She never quite gave her heart to anyone, but she did have a love for her younger sisters. Bellatrix had crazy black curly hair and brown eyes that could burn through the back of your head when she glared daggers.

Andromeda was quite different. She was kind, bright, cheerful, and always happy. There always seemed to be a reason for her to smile, and she was well known as a very kind Slytherin.

Narcissa, the youngest, was not like Bellatrix nor was she like Andromeda. She was not crazy nor risque, but she did have a temper and an attitude that wouldn't let others bother her. She also had Andromeda qualities - a kindness that she gave. Both qualities of temper and of kindness were masked by an innocent silence. She didn't talk much with people. She just didn't like to.

"Hey!" it was Malfoy. Lucius Malfoy.

Of course she had met him. He was a 6th year, in Dromeda's year. And he was Slytherin, like her and her sisters.

"Hello," she said, watching him with distrustful blue eyes.

He had been on the Quidditch team with her, and this year he was the captain. He played seeker; she played chaser.

"You want to sit in the compartment with us?" he offered, with a grin that was too kind to be real.

Narcissa cautiously nodded and followed him, Regulus, and a few other boys and girls into a compartment. She knew most of them vaguely, but didn't really care.

The Slytherins talked about a lot of different things - all the normal, about summer, Quidditch, weather, the Daily Prophet.

Narcissa made conversation with Regulus. Lucius sat next to her and him and listened to their conversation.

"I haven't seen you in forever!" Narcissa said, with a smile.

Her cousin smiled back. He was her older cousin. "Yeah. You were in Italy and we were in France. How was Italy?"

"It was fine," Narcissa made a face. "I wish we could've gone to France! I really want to go there someday."

He chuckled. "It wasn't really that big of a deal. Someday you'll have to marry a rich man and own a vacation home there."

They laughed. Narcissa said, "Oh, come on, Reg. That's not the only reason why I'd marry a person."

Regulus said, "Oh? Then why else?"

"Because he'll be tall, handsome, and charming," she said, with a light laugh.

"I volunteer!" shouted one of Regulus's friends.

They all laughed. "Oh? A fight over my beautiful cousin," Regulus said with a grin. "This should be interesting."

Narcissa glared at him playfully.

Lucius picked her up like a little girl and held her in his lap. "But I win!" he said, making everyone laugh.

"Not fair," whined the first boy.

"Heart-breaker," teased the girl next to him.

Lucius shook her playfully, although he kept an arm around her, keeping her on his lap. "I bet you wish to be in Narcissa's position, Arly."

The girl scowled. "Whatever. You two can go be in your house in France. I hate France."

"Why?" Narcissa asked.

Arly shrugged. "Just not my place, I guess. I'm weird."

Lucius kept her on his lap for the rest of the train ride. Most of the other people in the compartment fell asleep. Regulus stayed awake and played card games with Arly.

Lucius played with the ends of her blonde hair. "You have the most beautiful hair."

She tried not to blush. "Uh...thanks."

He let his arm slide around her waist. She remained silent for the rest of the ride. She didn't care for Malfoy's physical contact, she could put up with his constant love of being around girls. She wasn't going to be one of his playthings though.

"We're here!" Arly said, grinning excitedly. She gathered her stuff and left first, closely followed by everyone else.

Instead of letting her walk, Malfoy picked her up and carried her in his arms.

"Is there something wrong with letting me walk?" she asked coolly.

"Everything, my princess!" he announced exuberantly.

Narcissa scowled. "Alright, Malfoy, but now it is time to put me down."

Lucius looked disappointed. "Aw, come on, Black. Is there something wrong with letting me carry you?"

"Yes. You're insulting my ability to walk. Put me down, Malfoy." Her voice held a sharper edge this time.

Lucius reluctantly and gently set her down, putting a hand on her waist. "See you around, Miss Black. Have a good year." His arrogant smirk infuriated her, his lips playing with a rude smile on his face.

"You too, Mr. Malfoy," she replied coolly, taking her stuff and walking away.

"Hey, Cissa!" Bella said bumping against her sister teasingly. "Already have boys at your heals!"

"I do not know what is the issue with that boy!" Narcissa snapped. "He seems to think that I should fall instantly in love with him and he doesn't really care about me. All he wants -"

"Is your gorgeous body," Bellatrix replied, grinning. "That's all boys ever want. Hey, Cissa, don't go near that one though. He is a true heart-breaker. He'll hurt you beyond belief. I don't think Fanny Chang has dated anyone since she broke up with him last year Christmas time."

Narcissa snorted. "He couldn't break my heart. I wouldn't let him get close enough to."

Bellatrix looked serious, which is an incredible feat for her. "I don't care if somebody breaks my heart, but if they break yours, Cissa, I'll kill them. And Malfoy would find a way if he wanted to really break you. He'll be sweet and nice and kind and then you'll fall in love, and he'll break you."

Bellatrix fondly patted Narcissa's shoulder, then rushed away to kiss her boyfriend, Rodolphus.

Andromeda stood next to Narcissa for a moment. "I hope all works out."

"I don't like him, Droma. No matter what Bella says. And if I do fall in love with him, I'll tell you."

Andromeda smiled. "And I'll tell you who I fall in love with next. First Hogsmeade weekend, together for butterbeers? We can talk all about it."

Narcissa grinned and nodded her agreement before rushing to sit with her friends, Selia and Charma.