Author's note: Sorry it's been so long. I suffered from a major writers block. I'll try not to let those happen so often. Once again I only own Kia and her family.
In the first week of August, two weeks after I began my lessons with Narcissa, I concluded that my societal lessons were more difficult than the lessons I took at Hogwarts. Narcissa was really tough on me. She claimed that she wanted to make me the perfect pureblood princess and I didn't have the heart to tell her how that was an impossible task due to my very Muggle family living across the world. I suppose that is what made her so convinced that it could be done, simply because my relatives were so far away and my mom would be gone the first day of term. Knowing what I did about Slytherin's I figured Narcissa had a reason for wanting me to become the perfect pureblood princess but I couldn't figure out what it was so I pushed the idea to the back of my mind.
Draco and I formed a friendship as I saw him quite often as a result of Narcissa's lessons. He was often there to assist me with my dancing, which was a lot harder than I expected. There were way too many steps that had to be followed. Sometimes I heard other voices during my lessons. They sounded like teenagers but I never got to confirm my theories as we typically had my lessons in one part of the manor.
It wasn't until a particularly long day of lessons that I was finally able to meet the kids Draco hung out with. Something in my expression that Friday must have shown Narcissa just how much both lessons were affecting me because about half an hour in she claimed she wasn't feeling well.
"My dear I don't want you to have come all this way for nothing," she said.
"Why don't you join Draco and his friends out in the garden," she suggested while getting up.
"You remember the way, don't you?" she asked.
"Yes mam." I replied.
"Then I'll see you on Sunday dear," she said walking out of the room.
As I was walking to meet Draco and his friends I became a bit nervous. I wasn't sure if they would like me and I found myself really wanting them to, seeing as Draco is the only friend I have her that's my age. As I was stepping out onto the patio that led to the backyard I ran into someone.
"Sweet Salazar" groaned Draco.
"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there. I didn't even hear your footsteps. Who walks that quietly?" I asked him, a bit annoyed at his sudden appearance.
"Are you done?" he asked quirking his eyebrow.
"Oh hush," I said as I glared at him.
"For the record I'm not the one who is supposed to be having a lesson right now, so technically this is your fault," he smirked. Before I could respond and rightfully place the blame back on him, his friends joined us.
"And you must be Kia Gibson," said the tall dark skinned boy. He was quite handsome with his perfectly sculpted cheekbones and slanted eyes. "I'm Blaise Zabini," he said as he placed a kiss on my hand. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."
"The pleasure is all mine," I replied trying to downplay my amusement.
"Right," said Draco subtly pulling Blaise away from me, "and this is Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle and Theodore Nott." Vincent was quite large in every aspect with tiny eyes. Gregory was a little taller than him and had long arms but broad shoulders. Theodore, great name in my opinion, was tall and slightly built. He also had black hair and blue eyes, which I found pretty attractive. Theodore seemed the silent type, Vincent and Gregory the goons and Blaise the flirt. Draco was obviously the leader.
"It's nice to meet you all," I replied with a wave.
"We're going to play a quick game of pickup Quidditch if you want to join," said Draco. "Mother probably won't be too pleased but what do you say?"
"I'd love too, I know how the game works but I've never been on a broom before so you guys will have to be patient with me," I said. While Draco was getting our brooms I quickly transfigured my dress into a jumpsuit.
"Nice," said Blaise winking at my handiwork. When we got to the little field Draco told the guys to warm up while he taught me how to mount, dismount and ride the broom. Turns out it wasn't as difficult or as terrifying as I imagined it to be.
Instead of the usual game of Quidditch we played three on three, Draco, Vincent and myself against Theo, Blaise and Greg. They switched me between being a keeper and a chaser to see which one I was better at. I was a pretty good chaser but I was still a bit nervous about flying too fast. We played for about an hour until we called it quits. Blaise, Theo and Greg won but that won't happen next time because I'll practice and get better.
After Quidditch we hung out by the lake. The guys told me about Hogwarts, they talked about the people they liked, who mostly turned out to be Slytherin's, and the people they didn't like, mostly the Gryffindor's. They asked me what house I think I'll wind up in and I told them that I could see myself being in any of them. I told them how my great grandfather was in Slytherin and he said that our family had a tendency to be in Slytherin, Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. When Greg asked why not Hufflepuff I told him that I honestly didn't believe they were the nicest bunch even though I love them. We talked for a little while longer before I got up and told them, "I'm sorry to cut this short but I should get going." I transfigured my jumpsuit back before heading back to the manor because I wasn't sure how Narcissa would react if she were to see me. We said our goodbyes and Draco walked me back.
"Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys," I told him. He shrugged and I rolled my eyes at his nonchalant attitude before stepping into the Floo. When I got home I realized how tired I was. I was so thankful that dinner was already on the table. Mum told me about her day while I ate; I was too tired to contribute. I then got ready for bed and proceeded to pass out.
