Note: The italicized sections are flashback type of stuff.

Chapter 2: Salads and a Roast

Lucius's staring was really becoming unbearable.

"Why the hell does he keep staring at me? I'm beginning to sweat. I hope he doesn't see me sweat, then he'll know I'm uncomfortable. I don't even know what he wants, better keep cool."

"Where's Mrs. Malfoy", said Cho trying to remain calm. She wanted to know where his wife was. It was awkward sitting with a man staring at you like you were the main course.

"She's off in Paris shopping," Lucius deviously chucked as he answer, "you know how women are."

Cho meekly gave a smile. Minutes passed and she was more nervous each time the second-hand moved.

The double doors opened again, but slightly less abrupt. In walked Malfoy again, this time his hair was neatly slicked back and his clothes were a lot neater. He wore a white button-up shirt, but left the top four buttons unbuttoned. It was rather casual of him to dress that way.

Lucius winced a bit when Draco entered, "Could you be any more of a louse?"

Draco didn't say anything, he knew better than to talk back to his father.

"Very well then. Draco, perhaps you've met our guest before? This is Cho Chang.", grinned Lucius.

Now it was her turn to wince, the way Lucius said her name. It sounded like a clash and a bang, like pots and pans fell from the kitchen cabinet.

Draco turned to look at her. She felt very awkward having been so elegantly dressed. She could feel Draco's cold eyes look her head to toe.

"Why is she here? She goes to Hogwarts, but I've never se--", but Draco was interrupted.

She looked down at her lap. There were tiny charms at the ends of the lace. She played with them. What was she doing here?

"Oh, how charming, you've met.", chimmed in Lucius.

"Met? I've never seen her in my life!", shouted Draco in reply still staring at her with confused angry look.

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Back then, the Malfoy's weren't as well off. They never owned a nymph. Though they did try to save up as much money as they could, but they were outbid.

"An aye 'ear anodder bid out dere?", cried the auctioneer.

The Malfoy's looked hopeful. They were about to own their very own nymph.

"I do!", cried someone in the crowd.

The Malfoy's walked away in shame. They didn't want to see who had won.

"Dere ya go Mr. Westchester, she's one o' da best.", said the auctioneer as he handed Faith to him.

Her hands were bound by ropes, there were scratches and bruises all about her. Mr. Westchester looked at her with pity. He took off the ropes and let her walk beside him like a friend.

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Lucius's expression turned sour, "That is no way to talk to our guest. Miss Chang here is going to be staying with us for the holidays".

"What?!", both Cho and Draco shouted simoultaneously.

Just then the food came. Plates of salad came. Then when Draco thought there'd be some real food, the kitchen doors close.

"This is it?", said Draco with a disgusted look.

Cho with an almost disgusted look thought the same.

"Please tell me this is just an appetizer. If it is, then I think I'll skip this and head straight to the main course. There's actual food isn't there?", said Draco as looked at the food.

"Don't be silly Draco. We must eat according to what our guest wants to eat.", said Lucius.

She looked at Lucius and then at Draco, who was quite angry, "I don't mind. We can eat what Draco wants to eat."

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Mrs. Chang ran fast up the stairs. The window was open and air was blowing in. The curtains waft to and fro, and there was a slight chill in the room.

Little Cho wasn't in her crib. Mrs. Chang's eyes widened as she walked around the crib. Fast asleep on the ground, her blankets askew, little Cho lay fast asleep at the foot of her crib.

Tears of relief flooded Mrs. Chang's eyes as she held her baby ever so tightly. Meanwhile, Mr. Chang still confused panted as he made his way up to the baby's room.

"W-why are you in the b-baby's----Oh my god, Cho!", Mr. Chang rushed to Mrs. Chang's side. Mr. Chang sighed with relief as he saw that his precious little girl was safe in his wife's arms.

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Lucius smiled even more mischieviously, "You're sure you wouldn't like a nice bit of turnip? Alright, then we'll have er, a bit of roast."

Draco quickly started at his food without another word once the 'real' food came. Cho on the other hand couldn't really eat with Lucius's eyes still on her, watching her every movement like a hawk.

They had finished dessert, Draco was halfway out of his seat when Lucius said, "Draco, show Miss Chang to our guest room."

Now looking at her Lucius continued, "I hope you'll find your stay here quite pleasant, Miss Chang."

"W-what? Stay here? Aren't I going home? Where are my parents?", said Cho a bit dazed and confused.

Actually, Lucius left before Cho even said a word. She turned and looked at Draco.

Draco already started heading off himself. With nothing else she could do, Cho followed.

It was quite the whole way. She wondered if it was always quiet in the house. It felt so sad to be in the Malfoy's home, besided being totally paranoid from having the father stare down at you while you ate.

Draco stopped at a door for 2 seconds and then turned and continued walking.

"Why are you still following me?", barked Draco.

"U-um, what th-that my room?", uttered Cho slightly frightened.

"U-uh uh YES, YOU IDIOT! Why else did I stop?", yelled Draco. He was getting impatient with her.

Shocked at Draco's hostility and a bit hurt by his mocking her, Cho ran to her room crying.

"Stupid idiot. Why the hell did father invite her?", thought Draco.

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Inside the room was dark and cold. Cho stubbed her toe and she kept walking.

"Lumos", whispered Cho and light emanated from her wand. Suddenly all the lights in the room turned on. Cho's stuff had been brought up and more dresses were laid out on the bed.

"What on earth's going on?!", shouted Cho.

Cho plopped onto the bed tears and all. She didn't know why she was crying, she was more confused than anything. By now she'd be at home and chatting with her parents about school and boys. Her father would wince and say, "Boys? Not now, you're so young!"

After the tears dried, Cho fell asleep. What if he knew, what if they knew?

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Draco trudged along back the other way towards his room. He was quite full. He had more than his share of dessert, but he couldn't help it. It was a strawberry cakes with lots of whipped cream on top. Thinking about it, Draco wanted another piece or rather just the whipped cream. Again Draco walked by, he heard crying from the guest room.

"Heh, what's her problem?"

Author's Note: Another chapter! It's getting a little more exciting. I hope it's not confusing. It sort of goes back and forth from what happening 'now' and what happened a long time ago.

Next Chapter: Draco and Cho spend a little more time together. Lucius and his actual plans reveal.