Zodiac Lestrange.

Zodiac Lestrange.

Zodiac Lestrange.

Zodiac Lestrange.

I can't believe it.

After what seemed like an hour, I let myself out of the closet and went downstairs, where everyone was eating lunch. I don't think I could face going to Hogwarts tomorrow. I stared around at everyone. Surely someone would have known. If they did, then why didn't they tell me? Maybe they didn't want me to know. My stomach gave an unpleasant lurch.

*The Next Day*

'Mum says get up, your breakfast is on the table and she wants you to hurry up,' said George's loud voice in my ear. I groan and get up. We all ate breakfast in a sleepy silence, until Molly noticed the time.

We got on the train just as it started to move. I sat in a compartment with Ginny, Neville, Harry, and a Ravenclaw girl called Luna.

'So, Luna, this is Zodiac,' Ginny said.

She looked up. Her eyes were bigger than mine.

'Yes,' she said dreamily. 'Yes, Ginny has told me a lot about you, and I have listened to many Slytherin's conversations.' She leaned closer to me. 'Apparently being a werewolf is the next big thing,' she whispered, a slight maniac smile on her face.

Alrighty then.

I zoned out as they chatted. I almost fell asleep, until the compartment door opened with a crash. I looked out and realised Hermione and Ron were sitting down. The cause of the crash was Draco Malfoy, and his two friends, Crabbe and Goyle.

'What?' said Harry heatedly.

'Manners Potter, or I will have to give you a detention,' Malfoy said, his eyes alive with malice. As they argued, I glared at him, and then remembered something. He was my cousin. Great. What a pleasant surprise. I picked up my book that was beside me and hid my face behind it. Someone yanked it out of my hands.

'Hey!' I yelled, glaring at Malfoy.

'What is this thing you're reading anyway?' he said, laughing. 'Looks like it is from an op shop.' He threw it back at me and walked away, still laughing. I scowled, and went back to my book. Flipping through it, I found a small bit of parchment. Frowning, I read it.

Meet me in Compartment 26. Draco

What did Draco Malfoy want from me? Should I go? I racked my brains for answers.

'Where are you going, Zodiac?' asked Ginny as I made my way to the compartment door. I froze.

'Erm, bathroom,' I lied, and slipped out before they could question me anymore.

'23, 24, 25,' I muttered under my breath. I came to a halt in front of Compartment 26. I could hear laughter and talking. I took a deep breath, and knocked.

The sound stopped abruptly. 'Come in,' said a voice, and I recognised it as my cousins. I opened the door slowly. Inside there were Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, Pansy Parkinson, and a boy I recognised as Blaise Zabini. Only he looked angry. The others, on the contrary, looked rather pleased. Not knowing what to do, I sat down.

'We have a few matters to discuss with you, Zodiac,' said Malfoy, without a preliminary hello. 'Nothing to worry about,' he said quickly, obviously spotting the look on my face. 'Actually, you should be very happy.' He leaned in closer. 'We have found out your true parentage.' This was the thing I least expected. I leant back in surprise.

'How?' I spluttered.

He shrugged. 'My father told me. He's very pleased.'

'Zodiac, we want you to be with us,' said Pansy intently. 'You belong here.'

The truth dawned on me. I, Zodiac, had not known my past for 14 years. I never felt accepted, or loved, or cared for. And now, I could.

'So?' said Draco, raising an eyebrow.

I was silent for another moment, then smiled. 'Alright,' I said. They exchanged grins with each other, and I thought about what I just did. There were no doubts.

I belonged here.

Right?