A/N: Hello again, I wasn't expecting to update again so soon, but it's a short chapter. Hope you enjoy and are not throwing things at my by the end of it :3
Luna
The next couple days went by in quite the blur. Not only did Alice get to hang out with Tatiana and Daemon on multiple occasions, but she had actually been allowed in the Gryffindor common room, where Daemon had introduced the two to many people, most noted being Harry Potter and his two friends Ron and Hermione. The young Slytherin had been pleasantly surprised when the three laughed off the fact she was a Malfoy and had a conversation with her, an actual sensible, civil, conversation.
"I think you were placed in the wrong house." Ron said, through a mouthful of food, one morning while they were all seated in the Great Hall at the Gryffindor table. At that, Tatiana snorted.
"That's what I have been telling her this whole time! There is no way you can be a Slytherin and be so...so...well, nice." Apparently not being able to find the correct word the Ravenclaw had given up and broken off a piece of plain bread and nibbled on it.
Alice had often thought this, because it had been brought up so many times in the 4 years ( plus a couple months of 5th year ) she had attended Hogwarts.
"I think you're all wrong." Daemon retorted out of the blue, just as the Malfoy was about to speak up again. He nudged her, being seated to her left, Tati to her right. His soft blue hues lowered on Ron who was seated directly across from him, Harry in the middle, Hermione across from Tatiana. "I believe, she belongs in Slytherin, not because she fits the usual stereotypes, but because she doesn't. Nowhere in any of the Sorting Hat's songs does he flat out say that Slytherin is evil, we just all believe that they are. I think she can start something, turn Slytherin around for the better. There are bound to be more people like Miss Malfoy here in that house who don't really enjoy the way things have been going..." He paused looking thoughtful. "...but that's just my thought."
Alice couldn't contain the brilliant smile that erupted upon her lips, or the blush for that matter.. Somebody actually thought that? Maybe he was right. She had always thought it was because of her blood that the Hat had sent her to the land of green and silver. Maybe, just maybe, she was destined for bigger and better things...
"What do you mean the Forbidden Forest?" Daemon laughed, nearly tripping over his feet. "You actually went into the Forest...alone? As in by yourself?"
Alice was laughing and clinging to Tatiana to keep herself from falling. Now that she had spoken about her foolish adventures in the trees it was actually quite amusing. "Yes, I don't know what on earth I was thinking, to tell you the truth. It was exciting, but I fully understand why that place is considered Forbidden."
"Alice!" The laughter was cut off abruptly, a shocked looking Draco stood in their way, staring at his half sister with wide eyes.
"D-Draco." The youngest Malfoy stuttered, thrown off by not only his sudden appearance but the look on his face.
"What are you doing with them!" He demanded to know, walking forward. Only then did Alice notice that a group of Slytherins were falling into formation behind her brother. "Do you want to be called Measly Malfoy for the rest of your life?" It wasn't anger but disappointment on his face, perhaps an ounce of concern.
"They are my friends..." She tried but it was cut off by the snickering of the Slytherins.
"Measly Malfoy. Can't get any decent friends can you?" One sneered.
Daemon and Tatiana stepped forward almost instantly, both looking furious.
"Buzz off." Tatiana spat to the group of Slytherins.
Alice was caught off guard when the Slytherins all pulled their wands. What on earth! She looked to her brother, but only saw him turning away.
A/N: Yeah, this is a pretty short chapter, but I'm sure you can handle it :P I'm just gonna leave in suspense here ... please don't hurt me! *dodges books*
Luna