Carina sat in the kitchen with Draco as their parents talked to Bellatrix. "Bella, you have to leave. Leave and don't come when Carina is around." Narcissa said. "What?" Bella screeched. "My niece, who I haven't seen since she was born, has just returned and you want me to leave?" Narcissa nodded. "Can I at least know why she is scared of me?" She asked. "Bella," Lucius started, "Before Carina returned to us she lived as Hermione Granger. You tortured her in this very house. So I suggest you leave, now." Bella walked out huffily. Carina walked back into the enormous living room. "Let's show you your room dear." Narcissa said. She clapped her hands and a small house elf dressed in a pillow case appeared beside her. "Dinky, show Carina to her room." Narcissa said. Carina stared awkwardly. "What's wrong dear?" Narcissa asked. "I don't particularly like it when people use house elves; they tend to be very abusive." She said. "Oh, don't worry about that dear, ever since we lost Dobby our newest house elf has been treated very kind, right Dinky?" Narcissa asked. Dinky nodded. "Well, okay." Carina said, and followed the elf. "This room is amazing." Carina said, looking around. "Dinky hopes that Mistress Carina enjoys it in the manor." The elf said in a squeaky voice. "I think I will." Carina said. "Thank you." She said to Dinky, but she was already gone. Carina looked around the room. On the far side was a canopy bed with green silk sheets. There was a large bay window with a window seat and balcony. A black desk sat in a corner, next to several bookshelves full of books.

"How do you like your room?" Narcissa asked at dinner. "It's lovely." Carina answered. She felt uncomfortable under the odd stare Lucius was giving her. There wasn't much talk the rest of the meal, but Draco did show Carina the enormous library that was located in the same hallway her room was in.

Two weeks had passed and it was Christmas Eve. Carina sat curled up in a chair in the library, reading. "Do you ever stop reading?" Draco asked, walking up to her. "No." She said looking up from her book. "Come on." He said, extending his hand. "Why?" Carina asked. "It's Malfoy tradition for the children to open one present of their choice on Christmas Eve." He explained. Together they walked into the living room where the tree stood in all its glory. Carina picked up a present labeled Carina and opened it carefully. It was a beautiful cashmere scarf. It was cream colored with an intricate C on it. "It's gorgeous." She said to no on in particular. "You're welcome." Draco said. "You got this?" She asked. Draco nodded. Carina threw her arms around his neck and gave him a tight hug. "Thank you." She said before letting go. Draco opened the present from his mother, a dark green velvet cloak, and thanked her.

The next morning Carina hurried down the stairs to the living room. She walked in to find Narcissa, Lucius and Draco already sat down. She sat down in front of a large pile. "Well, open something." Narcissa urged her. She picked up a present and opened it. Inside was a silver necklace with a snake in the shape of a C. She watched as Draco opened hers. She had made him a hat. "Thanks sis." He said.