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- White Dove
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I woke up in a large bed which appeared clean. I slowly sat up and looked around; white walls furnished with bookshelves, large French windows peering out into the forest crowded driveway. I stood up, and immediately felt the softness of the carpet. Well that was exciting, muggle carpet in a magical home. I wondered where Snape was, how dare him leave me her unattended in a strange home, probably filled with dark artifacts. Maybe he went back to Hogwarts and left me here. I slowly made my way to the door, I was assuming that it led to the corridor which hopefully would lead me back into the entrance parlor.
I crept carefully around the hallway, which was empty bared of anything except more empty bookshelves. That was quite curious compared to the full bookshelf's I saw in my room. Perhaps someone had moved all the books from the hallway bookshelves into the room. The hallway was dusty, not as dusty as the beginning of the house. Maybe Snape had been cleaning while I took my unwanted nap, but that was preposterous Severus Snape would never clean he would make some defenseless Hufflepuff do it for him. Or Merlin forbid a house elf.
As I came closer to the end of the hallway, I heard the soft murmur of voices. I stood still and leaned forward to listen. "She will refuse. Put a fight, she will fight until everyone is on their knees." I heard a voice whisper urgently. I wonder who they were talking about and who they were. "She has no choice. It will be up to your boy to soften her up. The families want to be united together , they have waited centuries for the bloodline to embrace she is bound no matter what she does or chooses." was the reply.
"Draco is quite pleased with the situation, he's glad that he actually knows he's bride. The problem is will the bride be pleased?" the unknown person asked softy. "If she fainted without knowing the story, she will become suicidal when she is completely enlightened. She has no idea what she signed today; those contracts of the old ages were infused by blood magic. Blood magic that will bind her soul to her destiny, she has no choice but to pay for the mistakes of her ancestors." was the stern reply. It was quite clear to me that one of the voices talking belonged to my father, the other voice I had no clue to whom it belonged to. It was also clear that they were conversing about me. But I had the stinking suspicion that it belonged to someone I knew for it sounded very familiar.
"Everything will change in the next few days, our lives and our future will be set in stone. There's nothing anyone can do to change it, not even the meddling old fool." The conversation continued as I slowly peeked around the corner. "I'm more worried about her "friends" rather than Albus. She seems keen into his real motives and character.'' The entrance room had been obviously cleaned, for there was no dust or dirtiness. I squinted to see the person from the light of the blaring fire, and caught the sight of long pale blonde hair.
Not many people had that pale blond color; many less had shoulder length locks. The other person conversing with Snape was Lucius Malfoy. I wonder what he was doing here other than gossiping with Snape like old women. "I see Harry hasn't told her anything. I thought maybe he would have told his friends about the real Dumbledore." replied Lucius. The real Dumbledore was hardly distinguishable; you could only read so much into his intentions after careful observation. But apparently a Death Eater could tell the difference.
"Harry was unable too; he didn't know who she really was. Nobody knew, perhaps the only people aware were Dumbledore and the ministry. Harry also never told his "friends" because he has developed a strong dislike for Ronald Weasly and his family. Harry believed that Hermione is enamored with Mr. Weasly and never mentioned anything to her." Now that was funny me in love with that disgusting pig. Unbelievable, just you wait Harry. I will knock you out silly for believing such nonsense. "That's understandable; well tell me how did she take the news of Lily and her parentage." Lucius asked.
I was starting to believe that he was in fact a gossiper. "I believe that she has always had doubts about her supposed muggle heritage. I feel like she's been waiting all her life for someone to tell her she was more than Mudblood. I barely believe that even I didn't realize that she had so much potential and such raw energy for someone of her circumstances." Admitted Snape. Then he did feel guilty about his mistreatment of my person over my educational years. That was nice to know, very nice to know that I could have the opportunity to guilt him in the future. "We all knew that she was something special, of how special she was we had no idea." Lucius commented. Well how cute, Lucius Malfoy saying something nice about me. Maybe it was time to remind them of my existence, I thought as I made my way around the corner. "Well, did you enjoy eavesdropping?" Both men asked at the same time. "As a matter of fact I did" I stated. "Why you didn't stop me is another thing. If you were aware of my presence why didn't you call me out?" I questioned as I made my way into one of the empty arm chairs.
"My dear, you are now family. We purebloods don't hide anything from our families." Lucius uttered. "Yes well if you weren't aware, I was raised by Muggles." I declared. "But I know you are quite aware of it, and hope that you have no expectation of me sharing anything with you. But in reality Mr. Malfoy, You and I are not related, so I ask of you not to presume that we are family when no such thing is actually true." Lucius only response was the raise of an eyebrow. "Now, Now, Hermione. Lucius was rather polite and civil to you; you should be polite and respectful." Snape scolded me. "Yes well I'm not particularly fond of someone who last time they saw me tried to kill me." I replied. I saw Lucius pale at the reminder of the last year's event at the department of mysteries. I smiled, it was plain to see that Lucius almost incarceration for his participation still shook him up. " Oh yes, I do believe she will be put into Slytherin." Lucius happy voice said.
"What exactly does he mean by that?" I asked Snape. I was confused, I already had my house. Even if my house was full of annoying foolish Gryffindor's, I still liked it. Well except the dormitory, listing to Lavender gossip away at all hours of the night wasn't exactly my favorite thing. But to think about getting stuck with pansy or Malfoy or some of the most evil kids of school would be a complete disaster. "You and your brother will be announced as your true self's and will be resorted again. The whole Wizarding world will become aware of yours and Harry's situation. The ministry will become your servant and your protector." Snape finished with a flourish and a smirk which I didn't like at all. It seemed that he was really looking forward to this. "When will this be announced, and who will announce it?" I timidly asked. "A ministry official will come to Hogwarts since it's currently your residency, and bring the royal staff into to take care of the royal family. As to whom will announce it, well that would be the current minister as he relinquish his place. The whole world has waited for the English throne to be claimed and it will not go unnoticed, the news will be all over the newspapers." Lucius stated in a matter of fact voice. "As a matter of fact, it's time we leave to Hogwarts." Snape told me as he stood up and started placing his cloak on his shoulders. I got up from my seat and made my way to the door as Lucius and Snape said their goodbyes. "Goodbye Ms. Snape." Lucius nodded to me as he left the house only to disappear seconds later. Snape approached me slowly; maybe he was wary that I would try to hex him. He slowly extended his arm to escort me. I squared my shoulders and took a deep breath; I was ready to face the Hogwarts students and teachers. The future generations that will serve the crown, for centuries to come. Unfortunately it was also the same Hogwarts population that was being attacked by Death eaters.