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(A/N) Thanks to all my reviewers! Sorry this took so long for me to post! *mutters something about bad writer's block*
Dreamer22: I'm sorry I tricked you, but Lucius won't be showing up for a LONG time!
Queen of the Clarinets: I love writing that interactive fic! It's hard to write from a "man's" perspective though! LOL Anyway, writer's block sucks major monkey balls!
Dragonsbane: Girl, thanks for trying to hold back my writer's block w/ the Holy Water! I laughed so hard; I thought I would die! This one's for you!
MegHarts: Thanks for your awesome review!
Luza: I think you need to re-read something because the whole chapter was about Arissa's "secret" as you put it. Anyway, thanks for your review!
BraveSpiritGryffindor: Yes, it was weird when I passed out in Government class! *shudders, remembering Mr. Dugas* Anyway, I double checked my sources (of course, the Harry Potter books!) and it said that it was Pepper Up Potion. Anyway, thanks for your review!
No-No (you know who you are): Do Simone and Arissa really remind you of me? I'm starting to get scared!
On another note: I saw Chamber of Secrets on opening day! IT WAS SO COOL!
Chapter Twenty-Six: Change of Mind
Simone
The winter months have passed by so quickly. It's April; Easter is coming up. Arissa and I are going home again. This makes Arissa happy; however, she's still plagued by those bloody nightmares. I know this because I hear her screaming late at night. Christina hasn't said a word about it, so I'm guessing that she's nightmare-free. She's been quiet ever since we came back from the Christmas holidays.
I woke up early, which is nothing new to me now. Helios was rubbing against my foot, which was pretty funny. The sun was just coming over the horizon. I took out my wand and whispered, "Lumos." I also took out a wand-holder, my scarlet diary, and my favorite quill. I needed to write about what was going on in my life. I needed to do it before everyone else woke up.
4 April 2013
Dear Diary,
Well, here I am, safe in my bed at Hogwarts. Or am I?
Anyway, I'm still worried about Arissa. She has been acting strange. I know she still has nightmares, but she's been acting like she's been gone for months. She looks at everyone with empty eyes. I'm starting to believe that these nightmares are real. She's had a few dreams where he's killed me, and that's starting to scare me. This confirms it. Lucius is after us. I don't think we're going to die, but he's after us. He wants revenge. I know it. I can feel it in my bones.
School is going well. Arissa and I have the top marks in our year so far, which pleases Mum to no end! We have problems with Potions, but that's because of Professor Snape. Professor Lynch is by far my favorite professor. He really loves his job, which is more than I can say for Snape. As always, Arissa and I have been spending way too much time in the library. Jordan, Christina, and Lisa just gave up on us, knowing full well that you couldn't drag either one of us out of there. When we're not in the library, we're normally at Quidditch practice.
Quidditch is great! We beat those bloody Hufflepuffs yesterday, 200-50. They put up a good fight, but they'll never get past Landon with his Lightening Bolt! I know I didn't mention that the whole team has the same broom in my last entry. Things have been hectic here. No, Dad didn't get them for the team. He told us about what Lucius did in his second year, and swore that his children would get on a team by pure talent (which I guess we have). It's all worked for the best. Arissa and I are playing a sport we love.
The rest of the team treats us like equals, which surprises us. Amber and Ruth are so nice to us. Jeffery is still the same. He still thinks we should all eat, sleep, and breathe Quidditch. Justin and Landon keep us all laughing, except for Jeffery. They did another rendition of "Amish Paradise" right before the Hufflepuff match. Four Gryffindor females almost fell off their brooms! As always, Jeffery was mad. He hates it when those two goof off, especially right before a match.
I still dislike Professor Snape (our parents have always told us to NEVER hate someone). He hasn't said much to us, but still has some mean remark to give to us. Arissa has calmed down in that area, but other than that, she's gone. He still taunts my fellow Gryffindors, including Brice, who I swear needs to get a life.
I've been working with Professor Lynch a little bit after my Defense Against the Dark Arts classes. He's been showing me spells and several charms to protect myself against Lucius. Arissa refuses to learn any of them. She told me, "One of us is going to die. No spells or charms are going to protect us." I'm not paranoid. I just want to be prepared for the worst. I hope I have the strength Dad had when he had to live with that awful person. Some people say I'm just like my father. I hope they're right.
Are we going to live? I don't know. Now, I have doubts about my future. I want nothing more than to see my life back to normal, before Lucius stalked us, before Arissa began to have nightmares. Then, I'd start off my year at Hogwarts without thinking that I'll die before the year is over.
~~Simone Elizabeth Leigh Malfoy~~
I sighed, put away my things, and leaned back against the pillows. While petting Helios, I let my thoughts drift back to a time where Arissa and I were actually safe.
*Flashback*
"I don't know, Simone," Arissa said, while we were standing in front of the mirror in my room. "What if we never get our letters?"
"Arissa!" I exclaimed. "You know that we're going to get our letters! We showed our abilities when we were 2! That was long before we started reading!"
She giggled. I guess she knew I was right.
"Simone! Arissa! It's time for breakfast!" Dad called from the kitchen.
"Coming!" we yelled in unison.
We ran downstairs, only to see our parents' smiling faces.
"You have mail," Dad said.
We both ran to the table where two envelopes lay. Both had emerald green ink. It could only mean one thing. I heard my sister gasp, while I ripped mine open.
Dear Miss Malfoy,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
It went on, telling us what we would need. I couldn't believe it! We finally received our Hogwarts letters!
*End Flashback*
I smiled, turned over on my side, and just stared out the window until Arissa woke up.
(A/N) I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry that this took so long for me to get out! I've been so busy (damn professors for giving so many tests the last week before break)! Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to review!
