Chapter 5

Anneliese woke up bright and early. She got dressed in some tight khakis and a long-sleeved pale blue shirt and put her long, wavy hair up in ancient Chinese hairsticks. She touched-up her face and dabbed some lip-gloss on her rosy lips. After she put the lip gloss back into her case, she shut the lid and looked at herself in the mirror. She looked absolutely gorgeous, she wouldn't settle for less.

She gave herself a smile, got up and made her way into the kitchen where her mother was sitting. Anneliese pulled out a chair, sat and dug into her oatmeal. Hmm. Not bad. She thought to herself. She looked over at her mother who was reading the Morning Edition of the Daily Prophet while drinking a cup of tea.

"Good morning dear," her mother said to her, not taking her eyes from the paper.

"Good morning, mother. Did you sleep well last night?"

"Splendidly. I hope you did the same?"

She took another spoonful of oatmeal and nodded. "Yes, I did. Thank you." It was just then that Anneliese realized her father was nowhere in sight. Could he possibly be out yet again? "Mother," she began "where's father?"

Mrs. Kraylons looked at her daughter over the paper. "He had to leave early again this morning. More business with the Ministry I suppose."

Anneliese knew her mother was lying to her and she knew she shouldn't press the matter but curiosity had gotten to her. "Is he meeting them every morning and night while we're here?"

Her mother abruptly put the teacup and paper down. "I don't know Anneliese. All I know is that he's very busy," she said in a cold tone.

"Yes, I apologize mother. I didn't mean to." She lowered her head and helped herself to another spoonful of oatmeal.

Mrs. Kraylons gave her a look of sympathy. "I'm sorry, dear. I didn't mean for that to sound cold but what your father does is his business. You need to not worry about it." She took notice of Anneliese in her muggle clothing and smiled. "You look beautiful, dear."

She smiled. "Thank you mother. I know it's not what I usually wear but I tried to play the part, like the Ministry wants us all to."

Naona put on a fake smile. "Yes, well it's something we'll just have to deal with for a few more days. Meanwhile, why don't you take a walk today, see some of the sights. Maybe buy some souvenirs?" She bent down and took 15 galleons from her purse and gave them to Anneliese. "There. At least you should be able to get some good things if they have them out yet. Oh and do you think you could go and find some berries for me? I was told that there is a berry patch around here. If you find it, I can make a blackberry pie for dessert."

Anneliese smiled and pocketed the galleons. It was more than likely too much money but her mother was in a good mood and she didn't want to spoil that. "Of course mother, I'd be happy to."

She smiled at her daughter and took a sip of tea. She set it down and picked up the paper once more and began to read it. "That's a good girl."

She smiled and finished up her oatmeal and put the bowl in the sink. She took a quick glance at her watch and picked up the berry bucket next to the couch. "Well I guess I'll go looking now mother. I'll be back when I finish."

"Alright, be careful. Oh and I might have to leave again today to visit with some more acquaintances so don't be alarmed if I'm not here when you come back."

"Yes mother. Have fun." She walked out of the tent and into the open. It was a nice day. The sun was shining and there were a few clouds in the sky but they added a cheery effect. The campsite was buzzing as people were waking up and arriving. There were a few guys out; each bowed their head slightly to her as a greeting. She smiled back at them as she walked past, loving the attention. She thought she might give one the pleasure of speaking to them, to ask if they knew where this berry patch was but she decided not to.

She set a goal for herself to try and not have a fling while she was here. Yes it'd probably be fun but she wanted to prevent any attraction between her and a guy. She'd be there, she'd done that. All she wanted to do was enjoy herself while she was here.

Draco woke up to the sound of his mother yelling at him to wake up and telling him she had to leave for awhile. He rolled out of bed and put an olive green long-sleeved shirt and dark khaki pants on and went into the kitchen. There, he grabbed a muffin and made his way out of the tent to go and meet up with Erin at hers.

Erin was sitting at her vanity brushing her hair back into a low ponytail doing whatever she could to please Draco. When he had left her last night, she stayed up thinking about all that had happened and eventually falling into a peaceful sleep. She put her brush down and propped on elbow up on the desk and lowered her chin into her open hand. It felt nice to daydream again. And that's exactly what she did until she heard her mother calling her because Draco had arrived.

He watched Erin come out. "You look gorgeous babe." He gave her a kiss on the cheek and wrapped his arm around her hip. "So, what are we doing today?"

Erin laughed. "I don't know, any ideas?"

"Not one. Should we just walk around for a bit?"

She kissed him on the cheek. "Sounds like a plan."

Anneliese was getting frustrated now and this was not a good thing. She had been walking around for about an hour now and still no sign of this stupid berry patch and she was too stubborn to ask for directions. She could do it herself. She stopped in her tracks and looked around to see if there was any sign. Nope, still none. She sighed and folded her arms against her chest.

Erin and Draco were catching up more when she stopped and saw Anneliese with her back turned against them a few feet away. She stopped. "Oh, that looks like Anneliese. Wonder what she's doing?"

At the word, she's, Draco perked up. "Who's Anneliese?"

"She's this girl who I went to school with last year. She moved though and is going to Hogwarts this year. Want to meet her?"

He nodded. Hmm…this could possibly another victim. She looked hot from the back but he really wanted to see what she looked like from the front.

"Okay cool." She and Draco walked over to where Anneliese was standing with her back turned to them still. "Oy! Anneliese!"

Anneliese heard her name being called and looked around in front of her. No one there. She turned around and saw Erin coming over to her with someone. Great, she was in no mood to talk to anyone, nonetheless, meet anyone new.

Erin smiled at her. "Hey Anneliese! I'd like you to meet my….friend, Draco."

His attention had been caught by two girls staring at him from a tent, so he hadn't noticed Anneliese yet. But once he heard his name, he turned around and saw Anneliese for the first time. There eyes locked and an instant connection was made.

When Erin had told her she wanted her to meet her friend, Anneliese wasn't expecting much. After all, the girl had a fling with Dante Rosenbaum. But when Draco turned around and she saw him. She was speechless.

Draco was mesmerized. This girl was absolutely gorgeous and had a natural beauty about her. He just couldn't take his eyes off of her. There was something about this girl that had him immediately drawn in. It was something that Draco had never felt with any other girl, including Erin.

She couldn't take her eyes off of him. He was so handsome and built and there was something about him that she couldn't place her finger on. God, he was so….entrancing.

Taking notice of the silence and the staring between the two, Erin spoke up. "Draco! This is Anneliese Kraylons. Anneliese this is my….friend, Draco Malfoy."

Draco quickly extended his hand to her. "It's a pleasure."

Anneliese took his hand and shook it. "Likewise."

They were still shaking hands after their introduction, so Erin cleared her throat and the two quickly drew back. "What are you doing out here, Anneliese?"

She turned her gaze back to Erin. "Oh me? I, uh, I'm just looking for this berry patch that's supposed to be out. My mother is making me look for some."

"Oh fun! Me and Drakie here are just taking a walk." She didn't want Anneliese to join so she tried to put that feeling into her tone.

"Cool." She laughed slightly. "Well, I, um, I need to be getting back on my search. It was nice meeting you, Draco. Have fun you two." And with that, she quickly strolled away.

He watched her as she left. He wanted so much to follow after her but he couldn't. He had to remember, Erin. I'm with Erin.

Erin glanced at Draco who was still looking past his shoulder. "Drakie? Are you alright?"

"Huh? What? Oh yeah, yeah. I'm fine. Ready to walk some more?" She nodded and they started once more but he couldn't get his mind off of Anneliese. All he knew, was that he had to get her before anyone else did and not in his usual way but really be his girlfriend. It took one look, one simple look for him to fall hard for her. He had to do something.