Chapter 7
Meet the Family
My parents had an hour ago, and my brothers had left an hour ago, but I was waiting in the front sitting room for Regulus. Tonight was the night of the Black's ball, and I was pretty nervous. Today I would be meeting Reg's family formally, and as his girlfriend.
I had spent quite a while getting ready. I was wearing a flowing dress, the color of pink carnations. It had a sweetheart neckline, and the bottom went to the floor in two silky layer, the top one translucent. My hair was in an elaborate wrap around braid, and I had on white eye shadow, with a touch of pink, covering my eyelids. A hint of blush, black mascara and eyeliner, and pale pink lipstick completed the image.
I am definitely ready for this.
I hope.
oOo
As soon as people had begun to arrive, I decided it was time to go pick up Anastasia. I didn't want us to have to be alone with my family for anymore time then necessary, so I had decided to wait till some people had arrived, so there were distractions.
I was pretty nervous about my parent's reaction when I introduced Anastasia, especially since I hadn't informed them that she was my girlfriend. I didn't care if they approved or not, but I didn't want to say something nasty to Ana, because I know she is already nervous about this.
I left the filling ballroom as "Lord Castor and Madam Celia Greengrass" were introduced. Once outside of the building, I disapperated.
oOo
I was pretty nervous as I stood outside the ball room with Regulus, waiting to go in. There were two couples in front of us, a third being announced and entering.
"It'll be fine." Regulus reassured me, noticing my nervous expression. "If it really sucks, we can always go upstairs to my room and song."
I laughed, feeling a little better, and rewarded my grinning boyfriend with a kiss.
The next couple was announced, one in front of us still.
"Seriously though," Regulus looked me in the eye, "We can leave if you want to. I'm not going to force you to stay."
"Alright." I smiled.
The last couple went in, we were next.
Regulus took my hand and we walked to the door.
"Ready?"
"Ready."
"Mister Regulus Black, and Misses Anastasia Lestrange."
We hitched on fake smiles, and strode into the ballroom, heads held high. All eyes flashed to the door as we walked in. Everyone was always interested in new pureblood developments. Gossip was very popular in this community.
Nudging Regulus, I pointed to a table were Sirius was sitting alone, looking like he would rather be anywhere else but here, which was probably true. We walked over, and I sat down, while Regulus went to grab something to drink.
"Hi Curly." Sirius greeted me, his face lighting up.
"Shaggy, it's good to see you."
We both grinned, remembering our nicknames from yesterday. I had commented on Sirius's hair looking shaggy, and he had quickly went to the defense, saying with my curls, I had no room to talk. Thus came the nicknames.
"Where's your other twin?" I joked, referring to James, and excepting the drink from Regulus, as he handed one the Sirius, and sat down in the seat next to me.
"The Potters are a light family so they were definitely not on my mother's guest list." Sirius said sadly, wishing his friend was here with him.
"Well it's not it's not like you never see him." Regulus pointed out. "You saw him yesterday."
"True." Sirius nodded, shrugging.
I noticed a two women glaring at me from across the room. I nudged Regulus.
"Do you know them?" I asked, nodding to the women.
My boyfriend groaned as he saw who I meant. Sirius looked over and smirked at his twin.
"I do not envy you bro." Sirius chuckled
"Who are they?" I asked curiously, looking from Regulus to Sirius.
"That is my dear mother and Aunt." Regulus groaned.
I stood up, my mind made up.
"Where are you going?" Regulus asked, as I started to walk away.
"To meet your family." I answered, flouncing away.
I was halfway around the dance floor when Regulus caught up.
"What are you doing?" He hissed, trying to make me slow down.
I stopped and turned to him, my face was set.
"I have to meet them sooner or later, and I'm sick of them glaring at me anyway."
I started walking again. I heard Regulus sigh resignedly, and he sped up again, falling in beside me.
We came up to the omen, and they sneered at us, not saying a word.
"Mother, Aunt, this is Anastasia Lestrange."
I held out a hand to each, but neither shook it. I retracted the greeting, putting my hands behind my back.
"Madam Black, and Madam Black, it is an honor to meet you both." I looked at Regulus, who nodded for me to continue. "Regulus speaks so highly of you."
"I'm sure he does." My boyfriend's mother sneered, throwing a disapproving look at me, as she looked me over.
"A bit short, and that hair..." I heard her murmured to her sister-in law.
Brushing off the comment, I tried for a while to strike up a civil conversation with no real success. Eventually we left. I was sick of trying to be civil to these bitches.
We wandered around for a bit, occasionally talking to a few people. I wasn't having the most fun, but when were these events fun anyways. Regulus was certainly bored as well.
We danced for a while, which probably the highlight of the ball for me. Eventually we found Sirius and started talking to him again.
We were discussing Quidditch when I noticed two people approaching us. I was shocked to say the least. I never expected my brother to approach me willingly, never less at a social event. And I was even more shocked to see who he had his arm around.
Rodolphus and Bellatrix walked over to us, sneers on both of their faces.
"Dear cousin, what do we owe the pleasure." Sirius asked innocently.
Ignoring the dark haired man, Rodolphus turned to me and said, a smug look on his face, "Bellatrix and I are to be married. I thought it would be proper to inform you."
Bellatrix smirked, showing us the ring on her left hand. I nodded politely, covering up my astonishment. I hadn't even known they were together.
"I wish you two the best." I forced myself to say.
Without replying, the two strode away, probably going to gloat some more.
"I didn't even know they were together." muttered Regulus, a sour expression on his handsome face.
"Me neither." Sirius and I said in unison, sporting similar expressions.
"Well I don't know about you, but I've had just about enough of this." Sirius annoyed, getting up. "Wanna go somewhere fun?" he asked, a excited look in his grey eyes.
I looked at my boyfriend, who shrugged. Turning back to Sirius, I nodded, and we all exited the room, following Sirius out of the manner, and onto the snowy streets.
"Were are we going?" I asked, as we followed Sirius down the streets, and into what looked like a downtown.
"You'll see." Was the only reply I got.
Ten minutes later, we arrived in front of what looked like a muggle bar.
"Sirius we can't go in there with robes on." Regulus pointed out. I was fine in my dress, but the guys were definitely not.
Sirius pulled out his wand, and with a quick look around, transfigured his and Regulus's robes into muggle suits.
"It would look weird if Curly was dressed up and we weren't." Sirius pointed out, opening the door and stepping inside.
I looked down at my dress for a second, before pulling out my own wand, and changing it so it only went to just above my knees.
I taking Reg's hand, we went into the bar, no idea what we were about do.
Hello! Sorry for the long wait! School and work have really taken up a lot of time, and I have been working on other stuff as well. Sorry for the mini cliffhanger but I won't leave you hanging for too long!
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