Chapter 4
Malfoy Manor and Hogwarts Express
"Oh! Draco!" Natalie called as she got home. "Dad wants to have a word with you!"
Draco came down from the stairs and said "What nonsense is this now, Natalie?"
"Oh, this isn't nonsense Draco." Natalie said "It is a job for you."
"Prove it sister." Draco said eyeing his sister. But it seemed as though Natalie won. Because a few seconds after they began eyeing each other, Lucius Malfoy called.
"Draco, I want to have a word with you." Lucius called as he entered the doors, which was held open by Narcissa Malfoy. "I want to have a word with you. In your room.
Lucius Malfoy went upstairs to Draco's room. Draco followed him. As they reached the doors, a house-elf opened it.
"What were you doing in my room?" Draco asked the house-elf.
"Dobby has been cleaning master's room." The house- elf squeaked.
"Well, I guess you can go now." Draco said. He and his father went inside, Lucius let the door close with a snap behind him. Draco sat down on his bed while his father sat down on the black velvet couch.
"Son," Lucius Malfoy began. "I just had orders from my master. You will be under a duty for him if you want to follow in my footsteps and become a death-eater."
"Okay…" Draco said slowly. He was eyeing the door with great interest. "But Dad," He was cut off by Lucius Malfoy who started speaking again.
"Being obedient to your master is one step in becoming a death-eater. Second, you have to be slick, cunning and sly if you want to be a death-eater."
"Okay…" Draco said again "Dad…"
"Now, Draco, I'll understand if you do not want this task. If you want to know what it is. Just tell me. Tell me if you are also willing to accept."
"I'm willing to accept father, but…"
"Okay…" Lucius began. He took a deep breath and spoke again. "You-Know-Who's daughter will be in Hogwarts."
"Understood but…" Draco was again interrupted. Lucius spoke again. But while Lucius was talking, Draco kept saying "Dad, dad, dad, dad…" Lucius Malfoy got fed up and said.
"What is it now son?"
This was Draco's chance to talk. He took a deep breath and said: "Dad, Dobby the house-elf is out side my door. I think he's been listening to our conversation."
"What?! Lucius Malfoy said. He got up, walked over to the door and grabbed the house elf by his ears. "What have you heard elf?" Lucius asked Dobby.
"Dobby has heard a deal about a young girl and He- Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Dobby has heard about master's son protecting the young girl."
"That's it, Dobby. You will be locked up in the No Escape cage for 7 weeks. We shall just deliver your food there. There is a bathroom in there and you cannot squeeze through the bars." Lucius Malfoy said. His eyes were like daggers. The elf gave a terrified squeak and Lucius Malfoy brought him downstairs. He came back a minute later.
"Don't you think he'll apparate , dad?" Draco asked Lucius
"He can't son." He said. "There is a foolproof charm in that cage. You cannot apparate or disapparate while in there."
"What's my task again, father?" Draco asked
"You need to protect Natasha Riddle. Her name in Hogwarts will be Natasha Evans. You always need to be with her. You-Know- Who will be sending you letters. You must tell Natasha what the letter says. I will be sending you weekly mail. Okay?"
"Yes, father. I understand." Draco said. "But what if that pug-faced freak that has a crush on me gets jealous about me being with Natasha?"
"Don't worry, son. I shall inform Mr. And Mrs. Parkinson." Lucius Malfoy said. "Well Draco, if you excuse me, I need to get downstairs. Your mother is expecting me to help her cook dinner. I'll call you when dinner is ready." Saying the last few words, Lucius left the room. After he left, Draco took a piece of parchment, his eagle feather quill and some ink. He began to write.
Dear Ms. Riddle,
My father, Lucius Malfoy just informed me of my task. Hopefully I can get along with you. My name is Draco Malfoy, 2nd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My mother is a veela. Her name is Narcissa Malfoy. She graduated at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. You'll be seeing lots of me. Your father asked my father to tell me to protect you. So, naturally, I'll be tailing you.
I hope to learn more about you when we meet. Until then…
Yours sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
Draco rolled up the letter and tied it. He called for his owl. It landed gracefully onto his shoulder. The owl stretched out his leg, allowing Draco to tie the letter.
"Find Natasha Riddle." Draco whispered to the owl. "I know that she's in the Leaky Cauldron. You'll find her there."
The owl nipped his finger affectionately and soared out of the window. Just as Draco closed the window, he heard his father calling for him. "Draco dinner's ready!" He went downstairs. Ate dinner and turned in for the night.
Natasha Riddle woke up the next morning to find an eagle owl on the windowsill. She looked over the table where she kept the school stuff she bought. She found her father's owl Raptor asleep. She walked over the window and let the owl in. It landed on her shoulder and stuck out its leg, allowing Natasha to Untie the letter. Natasha read it quickly. She reached for a piece of parchment, a peacock feather quill, and some red ink. She began to write:
Mr. Draco Malfoy,
I'm sure that you'll get to know more of me on September first. I'll be in compartment number 689 with your sister. We agreed on that while your father was talking to the landlord. Yes, I know that you'll be tailing me. It's not only you, though. Nagini will also be following me. But he won't show up a lot of times. He'll only show up when he needs to show up.
You've got a very clever owl. He found me, and my room's way hidden.
My mother's a veela, too. It's a good thing that no one in the Wizarding Community knows that my father married a veela. Among the death-eaters, only the Malfoy and Rookwood family know that my father is married to a veela. McGonagall knows that my father was married, but she doesn't know whom he married. Even Dumbledore doesn't know that my father got married. My mother graduated from Beauxbatons, too. I guess that my mother and your mother have a lot in common.
I'm supposed to be in Hogwarts too. Last year. But I couldn't since stupid Harry Potter started last year.
I promise that you'll learn more about me in Hogwarts…
Yours sincerely,
Natasha Evans Riddle
Natasha tied the letter to the owl's leg. She gave it some owl pellets before letting it take off. The owl nipped her finger before taking off to the Malfoy Manor. Natasha took an old suitcase from the cabinet. Though it was old, it looked brand new. It was green and it had the silver Slytherin snake on top of it. She opened it and put the neatly folded up robes in it. She piled the books after the robes.
"I guess that's ready for September first." Natasha said. She put away the suitcase and went to sleep again.
The days went by fast. Before Natasha knew it, she was already in King's Cross Station!
"This is it." Natasha whispered to herself. "I'll finally get revenge on Harry Potter for killing my father."
Natasha pushed her trolley between platforms nine and ten. After a few seconds, she saw the scarlet steam engine with the words Hogwarts Express written in front. Natasha was talking to Nagini in her trunk that she didn't know where she was going. She bumped into a pretty girl with long light brown hair and purple contact lens, and a guy, who Natasha thought was her boyfriend.
"Are you looking for a fight?" the guy asked Natasha
"Now, now, Marcus," the pretty girl said "She must be nervous. I remember that's how we met. We bumped into each other the first day remember?"
"I guess you're right, Carrie." The guy called Marcus told the pretty girl. "Just be careful where you're going next time, okay?" he told Natasha. With that, he walked away.
"Sorry about him." The pretty girl called Carrie said. "I guess he's just in a bad mood since it's his last year here. He won't be playing Quidditch against Wood anymore."
"I should be the one who's sorry." She told Carrie. "Nagini was telling me some more things about Draco Malfoy."
"You know Draco Malfoy?" Carrie asked her. "Have you met? He's an excellent seeker, you know."
"No, I haven't met him yet. But I've met his father and his sister." Natasha said.
"Carrie, I've found our compartment!" Marcus yelled
"Nice meeting you. My name's Carrie White by the way. What about you?"
"Natasha Evans."
"Nice name. Well, I'll see you later. Marcus is calling. Bye!"
Carrie left. And pretty soon, Natalie Malfoy came up from behind Natasha.
"Come on, Natasha." Natalie said. "Dad's found compartment 689 already. Draco's in there."
Natalie pulled Natasha all the way to the end of the train. She called her dad and Lucius helped Natalie and Natasha put their luggage in the compartment. A blonde boy with slicked back hair was sitting by the window. Natalie pulled Natasha into the compartment.
"Hey, Draco!" Natalie called. "This is Natasha Evans Riddle. She's much more good-looking than that pug-faced Pansy, isn't she?"
"Shhhh," Draco said. "Pansy's in the next compartment. She might hear you."
Just then, Lucius Malfoy came in the compartment. "Will you three be alright?" he asked. The three of them nodded. "Well, I guess there's no need for anything else. Draco, remember our talk."
"I will father." Draco said. Lucius closed the door, and went out of the compartment. Just as he left, the train moved and pretty soon, they were on their way to Hogwarts…
Malfoy Manor and Hogwarts Express
"Oh! Draco!" Natalie called as she got home. "Dad wants to have a word with you!"
Draco came down from the stairs and said "What nonsense is this now, Natalie?"
"Oh, this isn't nonsense Draco." Natalie said "It is a job for you."
"Prove it sister." Draco said eyeing his sister. But it seemed as though Natalie won. Because a few seconds after they began eyeing each other, Lucius Malfoy called.
"Draco, I want to have a word with you." Lucius called as he entered the doors, which was held open by Narcissa Malfoy. "I want to have a word with you. In your room.
Lucius Malfoy went upstairs to Draco's room. Draco followed him. As they reached the doors, a house-elf opened it.
"What were you doing in my room?" Draco asked the house-elf.
"Dobby has been cleaning master's room." The house- elf squeaked.
"Well, I guess you can go now." Draco said. He and his father went inside, Lucius let the door close with a snap behind him. Draco sat down on his bed while his father sat down on the black velvet couch.
"Son," Lucius Malfoy began. "I just had orders from my master. You will be under a duty for him if you want to follow in my footsteps and become a death-eater."
"Okay…" Draco said slowly. He was eyeing the door with great interest. "But Dad," He was cut off by Lucius Malfoy who started speaking again.
"Being obedient to your master is one step in becoming a death-eater. Second, you have to be slick, cunning and sly if you want to be a death-eater."
"Okay…" Draco said again "Dad…"
"Now, Draco, I'll understand if you do not want this task. If you want to know what it is. Just tell me. Tell me if you are also willing to accept."
"I'm willing to accept father, but…"
"Okay…" Lucius began. He took a deep breath and spoke again. "You-Know-Who's daughter will be in Hogwarts."
"Understood but…" Draco was again interrupted. Lucius spoke again. But while Lucius was talking, Draco kept saying "Dad, dad, dad, dad…" Lucius Malfoy got fed up and said.
"What is it now son?"
This was Draco's chance to talk. He took a deep breath and said: "Dad, Dobby the house-elf is out side my door. I think he's been listening to our conversation."
"What?! Lucius Malfoy said. He got up, walked over to the door and grabbed the house elf by his ears. "What have you heard elf?" Lucius asked Dobby.
"Dobby has heard a deal about a young girl and He- Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Dobby has heard about master's son protecting the young girl."
"That's it, Dobby. You will be locked up in the No Escape cage for 7 weeks. We shall just deliver your food there. There is a bathroom in there and you cannot squeeze through the bars." Lucius Malfoy said. His eyes were like daggers. The elf gave a terrified squeak and Lucius Malfoy brought him downstairs. He came back a minute later.
"Don't you think he'll apparate , dad?" Draco asked Lucius
"He can't son." He said. "There is a foolproof charm in that cage. You cannot apparate or disapparate while in there."
"What's my task again, father?" Draco asked
"You need to protect Natasha Riddle. Her name in Hogwarts will be Natasha Evans. You always need to be with her. You-Know- Who will be sending you letters. You must tell Natasha what the letter says. I will be sending you weekly mail. Okay?"
"Yes, father. I understand." Draco said. "But what if that pug-faced freak that has a crush on me gets jealous about me being with Natasha?"
"Don't worry, son. I shall inform Mr. And Mrs. Parkinson." Lucius Malfoy said. "Well Draco, if you excuse me, I need to get downstairs. Your mother is expecting me to help her cook dinner. I'll call you when dinner is ready." Saying the last few words, Lucius left the room. After he left, Draco took a piece of parchment, his eagle feather quill and some ink. He began to write.
Dear Ms. Riddle,
My father, Lucius Malfoy just informed me of my task. Hopefully I can get along with you. My name is Draco Malfoy, 2nd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My mother is a veela. Her name is Narcissa Malfoy. She graduated at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. You'll be seeing lots of me. Your father asked my father to tell me to protect you. So, naturally, I'll be tailing you.
I hope to learn more about you when we meet. Until then…
Yours sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
Draco rolled up the letter and tied it. He called for his owl. It landed gracefully onto his shoulder. The owl stretched out his leg, allowing Draco to tie the letter.
"Find Natasha Riddle." Draco whispered to the owl. "I know that she's in the Leaky Cauldron. You'll find her there."
The owl nipped his finger affectionately and soared out of the window. Just as Draco closed the window, he heard his father calling for him. "Draco dinner's ready!" He went downstairs. Ate dinner and turned in for the night.
Natasha Riddle woke up the next morning to find an eagle owl on the windowsill. She looked over the table where she kept the school stuff she bought. She found her father's owl Raptor asleep. She walked over the window and let the owl in. It landed on her shoulder and stuck out its leg, allowing Natasha to Untie the letter. Natasha read it quickly. She reached for a piece of parchment, a peacock feather quill, and some red ink. She began to write:
Mr. Draco Malfoy,
I'm sure that you'll get to know more of me on September first. I'll be in compartment number 689 with your sister. We agreed on that while your father was talking to the landlord. Yes, I know that you'll be tailing me. It's not only you, though. Nagini will also be following me. But he won't show up a lot of times. He'll only show up when he needs to show up.
You've got a very clever owl. He found me, and my room's way hidden.
My mother's a veela, too. It's a good thing that no one in the Wizarding Community knows that my father married a veela. Among the death-eaters, only the Malfoy and Rookwood family know that my father is married to a veela. McGonagall knows that my father was married, but she doesn't know whom he married. Even Dumbledore doesn't know that my father got married. My mother graduated from Beauxbatons, too. I guess that my mother and your mother have a lot in common.
I'm supposed to be in Hogwarts too. Last year. But I couldn't since stupid Harry Potter started last year.
I promise that you'll learn more about me in Hogwarts…
Yours sincerely,
Natasha Evans Riddle
Natasha tied the letter to the owl's leg. She gave it some owl pellets before letting it take off. The owl nipped her finger before taking off to the Malfoy Manor. Natasha took an old suitcase from the cabinet. Though it was old, it looked brand new. It was green and it had the silver Slytherin snake on top of it. She opened it and put the neatly folded up robes in it. She piled the books after the robes.
"I guess that's ready for September first." Natasha said. She put away the suitcase and went to sleep again.
The days went by fast. Before Natasha knew it, she was already in King's Cross Station!
"This is it." Natasha whispered to herself. "I'll finally get revenge on Harry Potter for killing my father."
Natasha pushed her trolley between platforms nine and ten. After a few seconds, she saw the scarlet steam engine with the words Hogwarts Express written in front. Natasha was talking to Nagini in her trunk that she didn't know where she was going. She bumped into a pretty girl with long light brown hair and purple contact lens, and a guy, who Natasha thought was her boyfriend.
"Are you looking for a fight?" the guy asked Natasha
"Now, now, Marcus," the pretty girl said "She must be nervous. I remember that's how we met. We bumped into each other the first day remember?"
"I guess you're right, Carrie." The guy called Marcus told the pretty girl. "Just be careful where you're going next time, okay?" he told Natasha. With that, he walked away.
"Sorry about him." The pretty girl called Carrie said. "I guess he's just in a bad mood since it's his last year here. He won't be playing Quidditch against Wood anymore."
"I should be the one who's sorry." She told Carrie. "Nagini was telling me some more things about Draco Malfoy."
"You know Draco Malfoy?" Carrie asked her. "Have you met? He's an excellent seeker, you know."
"No, I haven't met him yet. But I've met his father and his sister." Natasha said.
"Carrie, I've found our compartment!" Marcus yelled
"Nice meeting you. My name's Carrie White by the way. What about you?"
"Natasha Evans."
"Nice name. Well, I'll see you later. Marcus is calling. Bye!"
Carrie left. And pretty soon, Natalie Malfoy came up from behind Natasha.
"Come on, Natasha." Natalie said. "Dad's found compartment 689 already. Draco's in there."
Natalie pulled Natasha all the way to the end of the train. She called her dad and Lucius helped Natalie and Natasha put their luggage in the compartment. A blonde boy with slicked back hair was sitting by the window. Natalie pulled Natasha into the compartment.
"Hey, Draco!" Natalie called. "This is Natasha Evans Riddle. She's much more good-looking than that pug-faced Pansy, isn't she?"
"Shhhh," Draco said. "Pansy's in the next compartment. She might hear you."
Just then, Lucius Malfoy came in the compartment. "Will you three be alright?" he asked. The three of them nodded. "Well, I guess there's no need for anything else. Draco, remember our talk."
"I will father." Draco said. Lucius closed the door, and went out of the compartment. Just as he left, the train moved and pretty soon, they were on their way to Hogwarts…
