Dear Hermione.
Thank you for the advice, though it didn't work out quite how I expected. He's smarter than we thought, he actually told me to go to the dance and make that guy I like jealous. I wonder how he'll react when he finds out that he is the one I'm trying to make jealous.
Right now we're not speaking to each other; do to some things he said about my decision to let you set me up with Harry. I didn't use any of your names, just to keep him wondering. However he knows that you and the guy I'm going with are Gryffindors, but I didn't say any more.
I could have sworn I saw his face fall a little when I said that I liked someone, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Nothing much is going on here. I hate arguing with him, but it's for the best. His reaction might be bigger if he thinks I'm mad at him.
I was hoping that you could join me a bit early the day we return to school. I don't wish for him to see me get on the train, seeing as he doesn't know that I have transferred schools yet. He will know after the first years have been sorted.
How are you? Is Harry and Ron okay?
Hugs
Lia
Draco and I hadn't talked to each other for 2 days now, it was hard to keep being mad at him, but I needed to be strong. Strong was not the word I would have used if I knew what would have happened later that day.
Narcissa came up to me, while I was having breakfast.
"Lia, I need to ask you a favour."
"Sure Lady Malfoy, anything."
"I want you to come to the party tonight and make sure Draco is enjoying himself, it is his party after all."
"I'm sorry Lady Malfoy, but I don't think I'm the right one for the job."
"Why not? You're his best friend."
"We aren't on speaking terms at the moment, and I'm sorry, but we won't be able to make up before tonight's party."
"Oh I see, may I ask what happened?"
"He said some things about some friends of mine, and though I respect his opinion, I do not like it when people speak ill of my friends, even if it is one friend criticizing another."
"Oh I see, well I would still like you to come to the party, when if you and Draco aren't on speaking terms yet. It is your last day home before school starts too. Have you told Draco that you transferred to Hogwarts yet?"
"No and I'm not going too. He'll see once I turn up at school."
"Will you be placed by the sorting hat along with the first year students?"
"No, the sorting hat placed me, while I had the meeting with the headmaster."
"Oh, so you already know what house you'll be in?"
"Yes I do. I will tell you, but I need you to not tell Draco."
"Of course."
"I was placed in Gryffindor. I hope you're not disappointed for that, I know both you and Lord Malfoy went to Slytherin, and as much as you are my family, I'm not biologically related to you."
"Lia, I'm not disappointed with you. Gryffindor is a wonderful house. I remember having lots of friends there when I went to school."
"I met a girl last summer when I was in America, she was on vacation, we became very good friends, and she's a Gryffindor too, so I won't be alone there."
"Wonderful, now I have to go finish up for the party, and I even though I hoped you would join Draco at the party, you are still welcome if you want. I hope you say yes or the dress I bought for you would be a waste."
I looked at Narcissa. Did she just say she bought me a dress? I didn't have time to think about it, as an owl flew through the window with a letter for me.
Dear Lia.
We're all just fine.
You're welcome about the advice, and I think you're right. The longer you don't talk the more of a reaction you might get.
The Weasley's, Harry and I will be at the station 30 minutes before it leaves. That should give you more than enough time to get on the train without your best friend noticing, and it will be easier for us to get an empty compartment. I'll see you at the station.
Hugs
Hermione.
P.S: Ginny was going crazy when she found out Harry got a date for the dance, so this plan might just work two ways.
I folded the letter and put it into my pocket before heading upstairs.
Well Narcissa did buy me a dress and it was beautiful. A long red evening dress, with a pattern, starting from my right shoulder down to my left foot. And red high heels to match.
There was a knock on my door when I was putting on my shoes.
"Come in."
The door opened and Narcissa walked in.
"I just wanted to see if you needed help with your dress."
"No thanks, I'm all done and ready to go."
"You look beautiful Lia."
"Thank you Lady Malfoy."
"Now come with me, and I'll fix your hair and make-up. We don't have much time, almost all the guests are already here."
We walked out of my room and into Lady and Lord Malfoy's bedroom, where Lady Narcissa worked her magic on me. After we were done we walked downstairs to greet the guests. I could see Draco already greeting some of the guests; he looked good in a black muggle style suit.
The night went by fast, though I didn't get to see much of Draco, and he never noticed me among the guests, but I knew there was a chance for that.
That night after the party ended I finished packing, only a few items needed packing in the morning, like my toothbrush, hairbrush, and some make-up.
The next day I got up earlier than the rest of the house, I had while Narcissa was doing my hair told her that I would be at the station 30 minutes before the train left, in order for Draco to not see me, and she agreed that she would not tell him. Even if he asked where I was, Narcissa would say that I had an early flight, and couldn't be there.
When I arrived at the station, there were hardly any people, except for a few muggleborn and their parents. I had arrived 5 minutes before Hermione, Harry and the Weasley's showed up. Hermione gave me a hug, Ron just smiled, Harry also gave me a hug, and Ginny glared at me, like I was something utterly evil (Jealousy is a funny thing sometimes.).
"I'm so happy to see you Lia. You remember Ron and Harry right? That's Ginny and this is Mr. and Mrs. Weasley."
"It's nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, you too Ginny, although I wish to speak to you Ginny. Just for a moment, please."
Ginny nodded and followed me away from Harry, Hermione and Ron.
"I want you to know Ginny that I know you have feelings for Harry, and I'm not going to stand in the way of that. I also want you to know, that I'm going to the dance with Harry as a friend and nothing more. We're working on a plan to get my best friend to open his eyes and hopefully fall in love with me. Harry, Hermione and Ron all know about that. I wish for us to become friends, and I assure you that I have no romantic feelings for Harry."
"I never said I had feelings for Harry."
"So that death glare you just send me had nothing to do with the fact that you like or might even be in love with Harry?"
"Harry didn't notice did he?"
"No he didn't."
"Thank god."
"So do you think we can become friends?"
"Absolutely."
"Good. Now I'll let you in on a secret that Hermione, Harry and Ron does not know. And they can't find out about it just yet. My best friend has not been very nice to them, so they might not consider me a friend after they find out; I hope we can become friends even after you know who it is."
"Of course."
"My best friend's name is Draco Malfoy."
"WHAT!"
"Ginny! Please. I grew up with him. He's not the guy you know. He started a new school, and was worried that if he didn't act a certain way he would have no friends."
"So he's not the arrogant bastard we all know and hate?"
"Actually he's a lot like Hermione, Ron and Harry put together, in some ways."
"You love him don't you?"
"I do."
"Then I'll help you deal with Hermione, Ron and Harry when they find out, as well as helping you get your guy."
"Thank you so much Ginny."
"You're welcome, now if Draco isn't allowed to see you get on the train, then I suggest we get on the train now."
We walked back to the others and told them it was time to get on the train. We all said goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley before boarding the train and found a compartment. About 20 minutes later the train started moving, and we were on our way to a new school year.
