The Forgotten Ones
Prologue
This is the story of two not so well known but powerful witches. Their names are Desdemona Malfoy and Selene Snape. Desdemona is the sister of Draco Malfoy. Selene is the only Daughter of Severus Snape. They have been best friends almost all of their lives.
Things will be soon coming into play that will threaten their friendship… and their lives. Will they, Harry, Draco and the others be able to survive, only time knows that answer. What you are about to read is an account of the events that happened during that fateful time.
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Chapter One
Old friends, New enemies?
Desdemona was walking between her father and brother who often frightened her. They both had identical scowls and cold eyes. They strode purposely around the Flourish & Blotts bookstore in Diagon Alley. Then she spotted her best-friend, Selene. Des glanced at her father and Draco quickly. Neither one of them was paying attention so she quickly slipped away.
"Hey, Selene". Hearing her name called she turned and saw Desdemona. Who was one of her best friends in the whole world.
"Hey Des, I didn't know you were here"
"I wasn't going to be. Father didn't want to me to go to Hogwarts but Mother insisted that I go." I reluctantly explained. I wasn't sure if I actually wanted to go there or not.
"Well who knows maybe we'll end up in the same House. Dad is happy that I finally get to come to Hogwarts"
"Oh, I'm sure we'll both be in Slytherin if our father's have anything to do with it."
"Yeah but its up to the sorting hat remember"
"True. But, Malfoy's are always in Slytherin."
"And so are Snape's"
"Of course. Draco is so mean. He's already trying to dictate who I'll be friends with."
Selene just laughed then looked a little shy as she looked at Des. "How is Draco?"
"Evil as ever. He told me he has a really nice greeting planned for Harry Potter on the train." I explained with a sigh. "I wonder who all will be in our house. Only pure bloods, of course. I already know all of Draco's stupid friends. Crabbe, Goyle and that horrid Pansy Parkinson."
"Poor you, hey help find this book"
"Okay." As the two girls walked around the store looking for the right book they slammed into a boy with glasses and brown hair, and a boy with red hair.
"Oh! Selene, that boy must be one of those Weasley's and the other one has to be Harry Potter. Draco is always talking about how he doesn't understand why 'Potty' is friends with a muggle loving 'Weasel'."
"Des would you grow up, geez" looking at the two "I'm sorry about bumping into you two"
"Sorry. Oh I'm Desdemona Malfoy and this is Selene Snape."
"Malfoy!" Harry exclaimed at the same time as Ron said, "Snape!"
Then Lucius, Draco and Severus arrived.
Des gulped upon seeing her father's disapproving glance and Draco's smirk.
Selene did not meet her fathers face.
"Father, it was an accident." Des stammered out
"Hi dad" Selene stuttered. "I didn't hear you" she said still not looking at him, knowing what she would find. Lucius gave his daughter a hard look then turned to his son.
"Draco take Desdemona and get the rest of the things she needs." Draco was about to protest but decided not to when he saw the look on his fathers face.
"Sure, next time Potter" Draco said pulling his sister by the arm and walked away.
Severus looked at his daughter. "Selene, go with them"
"Yes father" she said catching up to Draco and Des. Selene, Des and Draco didn't say anything until they were out of the book store.
Draco said, "You're going to get it later, sis. I suppose you two will want to get your wands next? How are you Selene?"
"I'm doing ok for the moment"
"Great idea." Des commented, knowing that it was pointless to argue with him, anyways. When they entered Ollivander's, Draco came to an abrupt halt causing Des and Selene to bump into him.
"Draco what in the world... why did you stop?" she asked peering around him trying to see what he was looking at.
"Another Weasley." He said his voice full of disgust.
Des rolled her eyes. "They don't have the plague, Draco." She pushed past her brother
and headed towards the front of the store.
"Draco are the Weaslys that bad?" Selene asked.
"Bad? They are dirt poor, muggle lovers. A disgrace to all pure blood wizards!"
"You really think so Drac?"
"Of course." Draco said with a sneer.
"I suppose then that they are not in Slytherin"
"Hardly. They are in Gryffindor." Draco said in a bored tone.
"Are all of them Gryffindors?"
"Yes. I don't think any of them have ever been in another house." Draco replied.
"That seems a little strange doesn't it?"
"All the Malfoy's have been in Slytherin. Generally it's that way with all the pure blood families. They shouldn't even let in the others."
"Drac" Selene said putting her hand on Draco's arm "Do you really mean that, or is that your father talking?"
"I don't know what you are talking about, Selene." Draco insisted.
"Drac come on me, you, and Des have been friends all of our lives and you never act like this when you come to visit"
Draco sighed. "That's because no one else is around then."
"Liar, you now that's there are some when you visit"
"You better go get your wand. Oh by the way, be sure to keep an eye on Des at school. You know she wasn't even supposed to go until next year."
"Ok Drac I'll watch out for her meet you right here after I get my wand" Selene said pulling Des with her to the counter.
"He never can tell the truth, can he?" Des asked.
"I thinks its all your dads fault"
"I know it is and Mother hardly ever stands up to him."
"I know I would if I were her. Dad made sure I could stand up for myself if something ever happens to him"
"Yea."
"Looks like that red-haired girl is done. Do you want to go first?" Des asked.
"Sure I guess" Selene said walking up to the owner.
"Okay"
"Miss Snape, which is your wand hand?"
"Right." Selene told him wondering how he knew she was a Snape.
Mr. Ollivander was rushing about measuring her and grabbing boxes so she didn't ask.
"Let's see, yes this one might do. Phoenix Feather, Holly, 10 inches." Mr.Ollivander said and then handed her a wand.
Selene waved it around but Mr.Ollivander quickly snatched it out of her hand. "No, no. Try this one instead. Unicorn Hair, Yew, 9 inches."
"What was wrong with that one? I didn't see anything wrong with it." Selene asked.
"It's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course." Mr.Ollivander informed her.
Selene waved the second one he handed her around but apparently that wasn't the right one either. Nor was the third or fourth one.
Mr.Ollivander said, "Dragon heart String, Ash, 7 inches."
Selene waved it around and immediately sparks shot out of it.
"Ah good. Seven gold Galleons, miss. Good luck at Hogwarts."
Selene handed him the money and said, "Thank you."
"Turning to Des she said, "Your turn."
Des stepped up to the counter. Mr.Ollivander said, "Good afternoon."
"Hello, I'm Desdemona Malfoy."
"Ah yes, you look remarkably like your mother." He muttered.
"Now, which is your wand hand?"
"Right."
Mr.Ollivander measured her arm and then began taking boxes from the shelves. "Here, try this one. Unicorn Hair, Mahogany, 8 inches.
Mr.Ollivander handed Des the wand and she waved it around. Immediately red and gold sparks spot out of it.
"You're an easy customer. Unlike your brother. Remember no two wands are the same and you'll never get such good results with another wizard's wand. Seven gold Galleons, miss."
Des handed him the money quickly.
Selene and Des followed Draco to get the rest of their things.
"I want to get my pet next." Des announced.
"Oh yeah I guess we do need pets huh?"
Draco said, "It's such a pity that snakes aren't allowed. Of course, you do. Everyone has one."
"I want a cat." Des said happily.
"You would." Draco scoffed.
"No fur balls for me thanks I think I'll take an owl"
"Wise decision."
"I wonder why" Selene said giving Draco a smile. Draco smirked.
"Here's the Eeylops Owl Emporium. Let's go there first."
"Ok"
Draco led the way inside.
"Hey Drac what kind should I get?"
"Eagle-owls are the best."
"Then an eagle-owl it is"
"He is only saying that because that's what he has. Harry Potter has a snowy owl. Right, Draco?"
"Really he has one"
"Yes, a silly female named Hedwig." Draco scoffed.
Selene gave Draco a reassuring smile.
Des said, "I think Harry's cute."
"You WHAT!" Draco exploded.
Selene started to laugh.
"You stay away from him, Desdemona, or I'll...well I don't know what but it won't be pretty!"
Des rolled her eyes. "Whatever."
"Hey chill out you two I don't want to test my new wand here"
"His mother was muggle born, Des. I wouldn't have to do anything. Father would kill you." Draco threatened.
"Okay, Draco. I'll stay away from him." Des said, with her fingers crossed behind her back.
Knowing Des, Selene knew what she was doing.
"Good. Need any help picking out an owl, Selene?"
"Sure" she said Taking Draco's hand"
Draco lead Selene over to the snowy owls. "Do you want a female or a male?"
"I think...hmm what kind do you have"
"A male. His name is Argus."
"Well I suppose a male then"
Draco nodded. "Um, I'm not quite sure how to tell. With them in the cages, I mean."
"Well I guess I can just get one and be happy weather its a male or female"
"Just pick the one you like then and I'll get the owner to get it out."
"Ok" Selene said looking at the cages. "I think.... that one" she said pointing to one of the cages.
"Yes, that one looks intelligent." Draco commented before heading to the counter.
A minute later, Draco strode over with the owner.
"This one, you say." The owner muttered absentmindedly while unlocked the cage.
Upon carefully picked it up the owner declared. "It's a male. You'll pay in galleons?"
"Of course"
The owner rang up the price.
"How much is he?"
"That will be 25 galleons, miss."
"Ok here you go" Selene said handing him the money.
"Have a magical day." The owner declared while carefully handing Selene the owl.
"Ok I guess now we go get Des her fur ball"
"Magical Menagerie." Draco muttered and strode towards the door.
"What are you going to name him?"
"I think I'm going to call him Drac" Selene said smiling at Draco.
Des giggled.
Draco nearly bumped into someone. "Um. Sorry. "Oh here's the store, Des. Hurry up and get your silly cat."
"What's wrong with calling him that?"
"Your making him turn red, Selene."
"No I'm not! I told you go inside. I'll wait out here."
"Des go on we'll wait"
"Okay.
Des hurried inside the store.
"Sorry Draco"
"You are fortunate to be an only child."
"Yeah I suppose so, its just been me and dad for a long time"
"Err. I'm sorry."
"That's ok"
"So what else do you to need to buy?" Draco quickly asked.
"Just some quills and parchment"
"The stationery store it is. I already got all my supplies and I believe Des has everything, as well."
Just then Des stepped out of the store carrying a black kitten. "Isn't she the cutest little thing? Her name is Princess."
"Wonderful." Draco said sarcastically.
"Oh great, a black fur ball" Selene said her voice similar to Draco's. "Do you think you can show me to the stationary store?"
"No problem. Come along, Des."
"Hey Draco the cage is really heavy do you mind?" Selene asked.
"All right." Draco took the cage from Selene.
"Thank you, Draco"
"You're welcome."
"Wow, you must be in a really good mood." Des said while smirking.
"I don't know what you are talking about." Draco said coldly.
Selene said, "Des behave"
"Just a comment." Des said casually.
"Yeah right Des, I know you all to well" Selene replied.
"Yea, yea."
"Here's the store, ladies."
Selene gave Des a look that said: don't you dare.
Des batted her eyes and smiled innocently.
Selene gave her a hard look, then turned to Draco. "I'll be right back" she said going into the store.
"Can't you ever keep your mouth shut, Des." Draco snapped while glaring at her.
"No."
"One more snide remark from you and I'll tell Father what you said about Potter."
Des gulped picturing what her father would do. "Fine but you just wait until I find something to black you with, you'll be sorry." Des threatened her eyes growing as cold as her brothers.
Right about then Selene came out to see Draco and Des glaring at each other.
Draco gave his sister a look that said we'll continue this later.
"Did I miss something?"
"Nothing at all. We better get back to our father's." Des said cheerfully.
"I suppose so"
Draco started to walk away from the store and then paused. "Do you think they are still at Flourish and Blotts?"
Selene said, "That's a good question, but knowing them yes"
"Yes. Let's go then."
Draco, Des and Selene walked along silently.
"Look." Des told them pointing to where their father's were coming out of Quality Quidditch Supplies.
"Well we found them"
Draco smirked. "Father is carried what looks like a brand new broom."
"Does that mean he is going to buy your way onto the team like he was telling Mother
last night?" Des asked sweetly.
Draco gave his sister the death glare and started to reach for his wand.
"Draco please don't"
Draco grimaced. "I suppose I had better not with father standing there."
"Hello, Father. Professor Snape." Des called out cheerfully.
Selene whispered to Draco "Are you sure she's your sister"
"Unfortunately."
"She's a tad cheerful"
"Only sometimes." Draco muttered darkly.
"Desdemona, Draco. It's time to leave." Lucius said while glaring at them coldly.
"I guess I'll see you at School, hey maybe we can go flying."
"Yea, maybe we could before school starts. First years can't bring brooms to school. I'll owl you."
"I'd like that"
Lucius who had already started to leave, whirled around angrily. "I said NOW, Draco."
"Bye, Selene." Draco muttered.
"Bye" she whispered as she watched Draco walk away.