I'm updating! Isn't it weird. I know, I'm sorry, but I did have exams and stuff.

Anyway Hi Absh. Thank you very much for taking time to read my story. Firstly, my name is not Bubblysweetangel, my profile name is Eriador, and that is only because I like the name, I use it on accounts everywhere. Bubblysweetangel is the name that my friend, Sarah, uses when she reviews my fic. Secondly, I didn't particularly like Harry's character in the Order of the Phoenix, I thought that he shouldn't have been so stubborn and bitten everyone's heads off all the time. But that's just my opinion. So, yes, it appears I do have issues with Harry Potter. As a character only, I love the books in fact I've just finished reading the 5 books for about the hundredth time. Hope this explains a few things. You didn't say whether you liked the story or not, but I'm guessing you didn't from the capital letters about my issues with Harry Potter. Glad you read the story and reviewed though. Thanks.

Right now I have to find something to write in this chapter, hmm thinks

Christmas Part 1

Raid stormed out in to the garden slamming the door as hard as she could behind her. How dare he? She thought to herself. How dare he tell her what she could and couldn't do? He wasn't her father, and he definitely wasn't her mother. She stalked over to Shadow and despite he foul temper that seemed to resonate around her, her touch on Shadows neck was calm and gentle. He nudged her gently with his nose.

"I'm all right." Raid murmured.

Moments later the back door squeaked quietly as it was opened and then clicked quietly back in to place, a shocking contrast to the noise it has made just minutes earlier. Raid did not look to see who had come outside. Silence hovered over the garden for a few more minutes. Raid continued to gently stroke Shadow. Then the person began to speak.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have shouted at you." It was Sirius.

Raid said nothing.

"It's just, we know that Lucius Malfoy is a Death Eater, and, well, frankly I'm worried for you." He said. "If you go to this ball, you'll be surrounded by them, if they, by any chance, knew that you were in contact with me, you could be in very real danger. Before you say it, I know you are quite capable of taking care of yourself, but these people wouldn't hesitate to kill you."

Raid turned around slowly and sighed.

"I know Sirius, don't you think that I'm not worried about that? But think of it, I'm supposed to have been raised by a very high class pure blood family, all for muggle baiting and stuff, woo lets get rid of the muggles and support Voldemort on the side, the whole shebang. If I don't go, it will look stranger." Raid said heavily.

"You do have a point I suppose." Sirius grudgingly agreed. "But just promise me you will be careful, don't leave the hall on your own or even with the little slime ball Malfoy if you can help it."

Raid bristled at his reference to her boyfriend.

"Draco isn't.." She began but Sirius cut her off.

"That bad?" He asked sarcastically. "Don't be naive Eriador, you know as well as I do that, that boys fate of becoming a Death Eater as soon as he is of age was sealed as soon as he was born."

Raid looked uncomfortably at the floor.

"I know." She whispered. "I just wish, I just wish it wasn't."

"So do a lot of other people, it would be one less recruit for Voldemort." Sirius said.

"It's not that." Raid said shakily.

Sirius looked uncomfortable. Walking over to Raid he hugged her.

"Let's just hope that for your sake and everyone else's that we're wrong about Malfoy. Now listen, there's something else I need to tell you since you're going to this ball. The order have only recently found this out, but the whole of the upper class pureblood's who support Voldemort know, it was a scandal, it might be useful for you."

"What? Ooo a scandal!" Raid asked curiously.

"It's not funny Raid. You, especially you, have to be very careful around Narcissa Malfoy. Try not to get talked in to going anywhere with her."

"Why?"

"Because, Narcissa Malfoy used to be Narcissa Black. But if you notice, all the Blacks have jet black hair, myself, Bellatrix etc etc. Narcissa has.."

Raids eyes widened.

"Narcissa has blond hair." She whispered. "But that must mean…"

"Narcissa is not a true Black. Not a Black at all in fact. She was adopted."

"What?" Raid asked incredulously. "But, where is she from then?"

"This is what we found out recently, it's been heavily covered up. Narcissa Black, had muggle parents."

"You have to be joking. The Malfoy's are always going on about how pureblood they are." Raid said.

"Exactly. But only a small circle of people know about it, none of your generation. If anyone found out, well, you know what Lucius is like. Why do you think he's making donations all the time? "

"But, how did Narcissa's parents, I mean adoptive parents, get Lucius to marry her? More to the point, why did the Black's adopt her?"

"Why did they adopt her? We don't know, maybe there was an ulterior motive or something. But Lucius was given a very handsome dowry. They wanted to get her married in to a prominent pureblood family. We're still investigating." Sirius shrugged.

"But why do I have to stay away from her?" Raid asked.

"This is going to sound weird. You may already know. I'm not sure what you know about your mother. Narcissa, was your mothers adopted sister." Sirius winced, waiting for Raid's reaction.

"Oh." Raid squeaked. "Why wasn't I told?"

"I imagine it wasn't thought necessary. Narcissa was always kept in the background, no-one knew anything about her until she married Lucius. She hated your mother. And that's why she'll probably hate you. Be careful." Sirius said carefully.

Raid stood quietly for a few moments.

"Look, it's late, why don't you get some sleep? Its Christmas Eve tomorrow, just remember what I've said." He gave he one last hug and began to make his way inside. Raid called out.

"Why hasn't Voldemort killed her? He hates muggle born people, doesn't he?"

"We don't know Raid, that's why we think there's something weird going on."

"Does Draco know?" She asked quietly.

"What do you think?" Sirius asked.

"It would destroy him." She whispered.

Her jet black hair cascaded to mid way down her back, tiny stars glinted in it. A shimmering dress of sliver hung gently around her figure and draped to the floor, contrasting with her dark locks and midnight eyes. A black wrap of velvet was pulled around her shoulders to shield from a little of the cold. On the middle finger of her left hand was a slim silver ring with dazzlingly green emeralds and at her throat hung a small star shaped pendant with a reflective black stone in the middle. She walked slowly up the steps to the dramatic entrance to Malfoy Manor looking slightly awed. As Lucius watched from the open door, ready to greet this stunning girl, young woman really, he was glad his wife was not related to Bellatrix. This girl was a fitting consort for a Malfoy, as long as she followed the right ideology, but that could be arranged.

Raid extended a hand to shake hands with the tall blond man at the entrance to the Manor, who could only be Draco's father.

"Merry Christmas Mr Malfoy." She said smiling.

Lucius smiled and raised her hand to his lips. Releasing her hand he spoke.

"And to you Miss Minorita. It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Draco talks about you none stop." Lucius said silkily. "Please, come in out of the cold. The elf will take your shawl."

As Eriador handed her wrap to a small and terrified looking house elf Draco came striding over and enveloped Raid in a hug.

"I missed you." he whispered.

Quickly letting go of her he turned to his father.

"I'll take Eriador through father."

Lucius nodded and turned back as he heard a spatter of gravel as other wizards arrived.

"So it's Eriador is it tonight Draconis? Or whatever your full name is." Raid said laughing.

"It's a formal evening my darling." Draco said in a falsely lavish voice.

And he swung her round to face him. Raid looked up in to his stormy eyes smiling. Raid kissed him gently.

"I missed you too." She whispered. "Now darling, you're smudging my lipstick." She said in a voice that mirrored Draco's false voice only a moment ago. Grinning she pulled away from him.
"You? You're wearing make up?" Draco asked.

"Umm, yeah. It is a formal evening. I have to look my best." Raid said grinning. "Tonight, I'm being a 'lady'."

"Ooo, a lady? Well then I shall have to be a gentleman." Said Draco, also grinning.

He offered his arm to Raid.

"M'lady?"

"Good Sir." Said Raid ask she took his arm, barely able to contain her laughter.

Arm in arm they walked in to the huge banqueting hall that had been arranged for a ball. There were instruments set up on a small raised platform at one end of the hall and a large and an extravagant buffet set out at the other end. The large space in the middle could only be a dance floor.

"Draco." Raid whispered. "I don't have to dance do I?"

"Of course you do, don't be silly." Draco said.

"But Draco. I can't dance." Raid said nervously.

Draco glanced at her and grinned at her nervous face.

"Don't worry, I'll show you what to do. Come on, lets go and meet my mother." He said still grinning. "By the way." He whispered. "You look amazing."

Raid grinned self consciously and looked at him.

"Thank you. You don't look half bad yourself." She said winking.

Draco was wearing midnight black dress robes with a high collar, but because of his height they fitted perfectly and he look exceptionally handsome. Is hair was not slicked back, but had been left to itself. However, it had evidently been styled so it didn't just hang in a mop, but was kind of 'jagged around the edges', was the only way Raid could think of it. It suited him. They made their way over to a group of men and women, the men all in dress robes and the women in stunning dresses.

Draco introduced Raid to his mother. She was tall and foreboding, her blond hair pulled back tightly in to a French pleat at the back of her head. He eyes were cold as she surveyed Eriador. Raid saw a flash of deep hatred and resentment cross her features, but it was gone in an instant.

"Eriador. How lovely to meet you at last. Draco hasn't stopped talking about you since he got home." She said, pronouncing each syllable very carefully.

Raid smiled.

"Thank you Mrs Malfoy."

OK I figure I'll post this since I'm having trouble with this dance/ball thingy. Sorry it's only short, but i'll tryand write moreasexams are over and I have more time.I wasn't sure how to spring thisthing aboutNarcissa on you.Was it ok? Sorry if you hate it.If I think of a better way to do it then I'll change it. It isn't just a random thing, there is a purpose to Mrs Malfoy having muggle blood. You'll see. It'll work out. I hope. Review review!