A/N: Thank you all for the reviews. I don`t know if yours will be posted, because for some reason the thing is being weird. I re-wrote this chapter three times.

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Lisana sat with Draco eating a plate of eggs and toast. Well, it was more like pushing her food around. The impact of yesterday was beginning to take it`s toll, and she did n`t feel hungry. Across from her sat Narcissa Malfoy, Draco`s mom. She had been very pleased to meet Lisana.

"Lisana," she said now, " Draco and I are attending a ball tonight. You should join us. Draco can escort you."

Narcissa smiled upon her, and Lisana returned the smile. But inside her stomach was turning. The guests at the ball would mostly be Death Eaters. She cursed inwardly.

" I`d loved to," Lisana replied politely. She did n`t want to find out what would happen if she had answered no.

" Excellent!" Narcissa said, " I will have to take you to see my robe designer."

Lisana gulped at the thought of an expensive designer. She had n`t thought to bring money from home.

" It will be my treat," said Narcissa sensing her inward struggle.

" Oh, I could n`t-"

"Nonsense," said Draco`s mother in a firm tone, " Now you finish up, and we will get you fitted."

She went to leave the dining area, but Lisana stopped her.

" Mrs. Malfoy-"

" Please call me Narcissa."

"OK, Narcissa, what is the ball being held for?"

" Why, for Valentine`s Day of course," she replied with a fake, cheeky smile.

'Shit,' Lisana thought. She had n`t owled Fred or even gave him a present. She was sure that he had one for her. Then she caught Draco`s look.

" What?" she asked a bit irritated.

" Do you realize what your getting yourself into?" he asked.

Lisana thought a moment. Tonight was going to be hell for her. She had never been to a ball, nor did she know how the 'proper' way to act around these people.

" Well," she snapped, " What was I suppose to do? I could n`t say no." Then in a more calm tone, " I`m going to need your help tonight Draco."

Draco smirked, " Lissy is asking for my help? What strange things have descended."

Lisana rolled her eyes. " Please. I really need your help. And why Lissy? Everyone calls me Lis or Lisana."

Draco leaned forward in his chair, and folded his hands neatly on the table. " I`m not everyone am I?" he stated with a smirk.



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" Well, now all we need is the color," said Madam Laka . Madam Laka was the dress robe designer. She was scrawny, with blond hair, and a lot of make up. She was one of the only witch Lisana had ever met who smoked. At the moment, she was blowing smoke into Lisana`s face, who in turn, tried not to cough.

" We could go with a red, pink, and white for Valentine`s," said Madam Laka with a trace of disgust.

"Oh, no," said Narcissa , " That`s a bit too cheery if you catch my meaning."

" How about a green and silver mix with black trim?"

Narcissa thought about this a moment. Then she looked at Lisana and said, " A lot of people will be wearing those colors, but I think a nice shade of blue would do you just. Especially with those bright eyes of yours."

After paying, Narcissa took Lisana to the jewelry shop, and then to the manor.

" Get some rest," she instructed Lisana, " You have four hours. This ball will go on well into the early morning."

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Lisana looked in the mirror. She loved the reflection staring back at her, though a bit taken aback by the weight loss. She did n`t need to loose any weight. Her light blue robes were long sleeved, and touched the ground. The waste and cuffs were trimmed with silver as were the bottom and the V-shaped neck line. At the waste of the robes, the blue split into a down ward V. The V was a shimmery silver color. Her jewelry was also silver. She had a diamond necklace and earrings to match. Lisana`s shoes were open toe heels, that had traces of silver over blue. Her black hair was charmed half up, with curls hanging down her back. She had on a light silver eye shadow and lip stick. Her cheeks also had a hint of rose. Before leaving her room, she put the blue flamed orb into the secret pocket she had charmed by Madam Laka. It was n`t uncommon for women to ask for a pocket in the robes to keep things in.

She stepped outside, and met Draco. His mouth hit the ground when he saw her. Draco had on silver and black dress robes. Lisana was thankful that they did n`t contain ruffles. They met Narcissa and took a porkey to the ball.

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Draco held out his arm, and Lisana took it. As they walked, Lisana took notice that many of the men wore green, silver, or black. And the women wore dark green, silver, purple, or blue. She was glad that she did n`t look out of place. She also noticed that the ball room was decorated with black colored roses. She thought it was a little inappropriate for Valentine`s Day.

" Draco," said a voice Lisana dreaded to hear, " Do use your manners." They turned to see Lucius and some others around him.

" Hello again Ms. Potter," he said with a fake smile, " I believe you have not yet met some of my guests." He turned to those around him.

" This is Bellatrix Lestrange, Nott, and Rookwood," said Lucius. Lisana looked at Bellatrix. She had long black hair like Sirius. Probably because they were cousin. But unlike Sirius, her eyes held a blank look and her expression was stone cold.

" I`ve heard about you," she said to Lisana, " You're the Potter`s little one." Lisana did n`t say anything.

" Why don`t you join us in the art room after," said Lucius, " That way you can meet everyone properly." It was n`t a question, but a command. She felt Draco jerk her hand.

" I`d be delighted," she answered smoothly. But inside, she was ready to scream. There was no way in hell she would dare say no. They might use a curse on her to force out valuable information. Things about what Dumbledore and the others were doing. Of course they did n`t know a thing about the Order of the Phoenix, but Lisana did n`t want to be the cause of why they might find out. If she went willing, then she would be able to lie, and tell them false answers.

" Good," Lucius said, " But do excuse us for now. We have business do to." They walked away leaving Lisana and Draco standing there.

" You should not have done that," Draco hissed into her ear, " Do you have any idea-"

" I have none what so ever, except the fact that I could n`t say no ," she replied sharply.

Lisana walked over to the tables set up around the room.

"Thirsty?" Draco asked.

"I could use a Firewiskey," Lisana replied.

"Oh, little Lissy drinks, " commented Malfoy.

" One, I`m not little. Two, they are n`t that strong."

" Whatever," Draco said. Then, turning his attention to the center of the table, he touched a black rose. It was a single rose in a crystal vase that reminder Lisana of the Dark Roses. She was surprised as she realized that most of the roses in her probably were Dark Roses. Lisana worried Draco might cut himself, but he did n`t. Then she thought that it was because he was a Death Eater.

" Two Firewiskeys," he commanded. They instantly appeared. Lisana looked on bewildered and amused.

" The roses are link to the kitchen," Draco explained, " All I have to do is touch and order. Then the house elves send up the food."

They both sat in silence for a while. Lisana thought about what Lucius might ask her. She was really worried about slipping up.

" Let`s dance," Draco said suddenly. He grabbed her hand and pulled her onto the dance floor. The music was a little too classic for Lisana, but she danced anyway. They danced three more songs, until a slow one came on.

" Um, do you want to dance with me to this?" Draco asked a bit uneasy.

" Sure," Lisana replied trying not to laugh at his insecurity.

Draco put his hands on her waste, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. They swayed very slowly in tune with the music. She felt very relaxed and secure. She felt Draco`s body go from easy to tense, but did n`t think about it. Lisana began to feel like everything was fading around her. It seemed to be only her and Draco in that very moment. He seemed to be feeling the same because he leaned closer to her. Lisana`s mind was going crazy. She did n`t ever want Draco to let go of her. She felt safe, for the first time in years. Lisana then realized how close they were. Their faces, their lips were only inches apart. She felt her stomach start to flutter, and her heart start to pound faster and louder.

But the music ended, and so did the moment. Draco pulled away quickly, as if he was afraid of something. They stood there in an awkward silence, until someone interrupted them.

" There you two are," said Lucius with a sly grin, " A word with you both if you please." He turned swiftly around, and they followed him.

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James and Lily sat with the rest of the Order. After they told what had happened, no one had said a word. James was angry as hell. He felt the spell should have never been put on her, and that they should have been more honest with her. Lily was sick to her stomach with worry. While everyone, including Harry, felt guilty.

" Well," Dumbledore said, " I think at this point, Lisana has to be the one to make the decisions."

" I think that should have been done in the first place," James scoffed. He was in a terrible mood.


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Harry sat with Ron and Hermione in the Potter`s living room. He desperately wanted to take back what he had told his parents. Lisana was very angry and had n`t been back since yesterday. Ron and Hermione had tried to comfort him, but it did little to help the guilt he felt.

Fred, on the other hand, was mad at Lisana. He had gone to see her on Valentine`s Day only to find that she had left. She had n`t even thought about him, and he was angry.

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A/N: ok, shity ending I know, but I need the questions answered in order to continue. These are Very important to the plot. Please review and answer them.

*QUESTIONS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE*

1.Do you want Lisana to go back to school yet(she is on her last day of vacation right now), or do you want me to launch into the ending of the story?

2. Do you want a sequel to this? If so, who about as the main character Harry/Ron/Hermione(mostly Harry) or Lisana/Draco/Renee( mostly Lisana). I`m going to write one about James/Lily/Sirius/Remus later.