Disclaimer: the plot and the character Anika is mine, the rest is JK Rowling's.
"Are you sure you want to do this dear?" Narcissa Malfoy asked her daughter for the millionth time that night. They were having dinner when Anika proposed that she transfer to Hogwarts with Draco.
"I'm sure mum; I mean, dad had said that I should be with Draco more so he can train me to be a true Malfoy and rub whatever he has on me…" Anika repeated for the nth time to her mother
"Ah! Finally she does something to please me!" Lucius smiled a cold smile at her daughter "I think it is best that she transfer even though it is Hogwarts" he sneered at his last words "I'll write a letter to Dumbledore and that head mistress of yours" he continued not asking his wife's opinion because for him it doesn't matter, at least his daughter had finally had some commonsense rubbed on to her.
Draco didn't say anything while the conversation took place; they all went to the drawing room after dinner where the conversation continued. He couldn't believe what he was hearing, it wasn't because he didn't want Anika with him but what was bothering him was the thought that Anika had never mentioned the plan to him, and now it was too late to stop her and his father.
She really had changed he thought. His thoughts were suddenly cut by an owl that swooped in through the window and dropped something at his lap. He looked at it not really realizing what it was until Anika waved a hand at his face.
She looked at him then down to the 2 sets of envelope at his lap she cocked an eyebrow at Draco and as if realizing for the first time what happened, he opened one of the envelopes. The first envelope contained the list of books he will need on his last year at Hogwarts; the second one however was heavier, he opened it and with a shocked expression pulled out a shiny new head boy badge out of the envelope. Anika was the first to squeak her surprise and without knowing that he was smiling like crazy was suddenly enveloped with a choking hug from his little sister.
A few minutes later, another owl swooped in and dropped a letter on Anika's lap, it read:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster:
Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc.,
Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
We
are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts
school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all
necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on
September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours
Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
On the second sheet of the parchment was all the books she needed and there was another note that was attached to it:
Dear Ms. Anika Malfoy,
I am Pleased to welcome you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I dare say, your letter was a bit late but no matter, we still are honored that you have chosen to be with us. I have received the transfer papers from your headmistress, Madame Maxime, she sends her love.
Once again, Welcome and I hope you have a great term ahead!
Yours truly,
Albus Dumbledore
Anika's smile was a triumphant one as she read the letter from Dumbledore. She was accepted and she was going to Hogwarts! It was a dream come true; it had been her childish dream to go to Hogwarts ever since Draco had left for his first year, but to her dismay and to please her mother she was enrolled to Beauxbatons Academy.
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It seems the weeks had zoomed and now, it was time for her and Draco to leave for school. They had gotten everything they needed and was boarding the Hogwarts Express.
"Do take care of yourself and your sister, will you Draco?" Narcissa Malfoy told his son as she kissed him one last time before boarding the train
"Don't worry mum, I'll look after her" Draco answered earnestly holding Anika's hand and squeezing them for a second. He had asked her why she wanted to treansfer that night when they were both sent off to bed. she said it was her dream and he knew that but Draco was never really convinced; deep inside he knew there was something else she wasn't telling, he just hopes it doesn't include…him.
"Bye mum…don't worry about me. Take care of yourself ok?" Anika said as she kissed her mother goodbye
