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Chapter 10: The Day Before
Christmas Break*
HG POV*
It was so nice to be back at the castle. I had only been away for a mere four months, but it was hard not to miss. The ball was on christmas eve, tommorrow night, and I was dreading it a little bit. Okay, a LOT. Not that I have anything against the people or the holiday, I just hate dresses.
"Princess!! I wanted to ask how you would like your hair done tomorrow!!" I skipped an excited Vera.
"Up. That's all I ask." I said calmly. She looked at me.
"You're worried, aren't you?" She asked pointedly.
"Not worried, more like dreading this. I hate to have to be fancy. And what if my father tries to gate-crash again?" I asked, deeply unsettled at the thought. She smiled.
"That's what is unsettling you? Well, send a couple of guards incognito to watch him and immediately report to you any suspicious activity." She suggested. I nodded.
"I probably will. It may seem paranoid, but I know he's capable of more than he's showing. It makes me a little afraid, and I haven't felt this way in years. It's nothing I missed, that's for sure." I said darkly. She placed a soothing hand on my arm.
"I'm sure things will be fine." She said calmly.
"I hope youre right." I said with a soft sigh.
"Chin up, Princess. You'll knock 'em dead tomorrow. I can't wait to see the young Malfoy's face in particular. He seems to not really like you." She giggled girlishly.
"Indeed. This should be interesting. Let's see how he takes to the 'nerd' of the group after this." I said, a plan brewing in my mind.
"Yes, but we will get rid of those eye glasses and brace thingies, right?" Vera asked hopefully. I nodded.
"This should be fun. I kind of wish Brittany Prewett would be there. That would be the cherry on the pie." I said coyly. Vera laughed.
"A true Slytherin." She praised.
"Oh, to the core." I said wishing, not foe the first time, that I could grin after that sentence.
HP POV*
I was a little curious to see how the girls would look tomorrow. They didn't show us what they chose to wear. I guess it was supposed to be a surprise? I don't know. Girls are confusing. Even if they are cute.
NL POV*
I was a little worried as to how things would go tomorrow. Draco and Hermione don't seem to get along bery well and it's at his Manor...There are so many possibilities as to what could go wrong. My mum sensed my worries somehow.
"If you're worrying about tomorrow's celebration, don't. I'm positive that everything will be fine." She said with a small smile.
"I can't help it." I said miserably.
"I think you need to calm down. How about we go to see Dad at work?" She asked.
"YEAH!!" I shouted, jumping up and down. It wasn't often we got to go see him at the Auror Drpartment in the Ministry.
TN POV*
I awaited the Malfoy family to come get me in my room. They take me all the te since my dad isn't the best person for me to be around. I quietly thought about how everything would go tomorrow. It was hard not to imagine some sort of scene or plot happening. It would definately be even more interesting with Hermione twisted in there. I gave a soft chuckle thinking about our newest snake. She is the literal definition of what it is to be a Slytherin. I could bot wait to see what she has in store for everyone. She's a wildcard in our lives, thay's for sure. The fireplace lit up green to signify the Malfoy family's arrival. I grabbed my stuff and stood to greet them.
BZ POV*
My mind strayed to the newest edition of our friend group. She was going to do something that would make even Draco's jaw drop tomorrow, I could just feel it. Mum couldn't stop gishing about how gorgeous all of the girls would look in their new dresses. It made me think of the endless possibilities of tomorrows festivities.
"Mother dearest, would thou humor me for a quick peeiod of time?" I asked politely.
"Yes, dear?" She asked kindly.
"What does thy think of tomorrow's festivities? I myself believe a scheme is brewing not far from here. It excites me to think of what may occur at the ball. I am also excited to see the dresses of the young females. I do not doubt the beauty of which you have said they hold." I said to her. She smiled.
"Hmmm...This sounds as though it will be one interesting party. All I can say to you is this, Blaise; trust your instincts. They are biologically programmed to be at your defense and guidance as you grow and learn." She said seriously.
"I do believe heeding your advice would be in my own self interest. Thank the for thine words of wisdom, Mother." I said. I then walked away to go make sure everything was ready for tomorrow.