Chapter 2
Two years earlier
The atmosphere was uncomfortable, but no way near as uncomfortable as this damn outfit! No matter how much she squirmed it just wouldn't allow her to breathe properly, maybe if she just.. "Katie! Stop that at once!" her mother scolded who was standing to her left. To her mothers right Katie's sister Jessica giggled and made a face behind the old crones back making Katie smirk which resulted in another lecture from her mother.
It was Katie's first pureblood ball where one must remain prim and proper in order to attract the right sort of husband. As the mother, father and two sisters stood patiently in the hall of the Malfoy manor waiting to be introduced Katie couldn't help but notice the admiring glances she was getting from Marcus Flint. "Yeuch!" Being in Gryffindor, Jessica had always managed to avoid creeps like him but Katie had the misfortune of sharing her house with those slimeballs. She had never understood why she had been placed in Slytherin, she didn't have the malicious mind, she wasn't overly ambitious and muggles didn't bother her. Not that she would dare speak to them, her father would have a fit!
This was the first pureblood ball Katie had attended, she had just turned sixteen and was now considered old enough to mingle with the magical aristocracy. Her Sister Jessica was eighteen and was glad now to have her little sister by her side to mock the rich and stupid. A loud pop erupted from behind the family signifying another arrival. An elderly man and woman strode into the entrance hall. The man was short with a large black top hat. He had a neat white moustache which curled at the ends and a glass monocle on one eye. Katie turned to Jessica "My God I had no idea the monopoly guy was a wizard!" she whispered sending Jessica into a fit of giggles. It wasn't long before their family was announced "The Carrow Family" The family stepped through the doors and into the crowds.
The Carrow sisters were known at Hogwarts for their beauty. Jessica, the oldest was tall and slim with long mahogany curls down to her waist. After being sorted into Gryffindor she became friends with many muggleborns and halfbloods which was kept a secret from her father. Katie was shorter with long blonde hair which curled at the ends. Both girls had large green eyes which sparkled with mischief.
Katie and Jessica stood to the side of the ball chatting to the few Gryffindors which had managed to get an invitation. When Jessica went to dance with Oliver Wood Katie was left alone so she decided to seek out her parents. She finally found them chatting to a tall blonde couple dressed impeccably in the latest fashion. When her father saw her he immediately beckoned her over. "Lucius this is my youngest daughter Katie, Katie I'd like you to meet a very good friend of mine…Lucius Malfoy and his wife Narcissa" Katie put on her best false smile and greeted the couple. Ofcourse she had heard her father speak many times of Lucius Malfoy, apparently they did a lot of business together. Unsure of what kind of business but Katie had a fair idea and was guessing it wasn't charity work. Katies father, Simon Carrow was a well known death eater. He was greatly feared and well respected amongst the wizarding community for his harsh attitude to muggles.
Narcissa seemed very pleased to meet her immediately leaning in to kiss both her cheeks "Oh Draco was right about you, you're absolutely beautiful! Isn't she Lucius!" Draco Malfoy had to be one of the most annoying boys she had ever met. Ever since her first ride into Hogwarts he had bugged her, coming into her compartment and flirting with her. Thinking she should do as he says just because he was a year older. How rude! Lucius looked her over before smiling approvingly at Narcissa and nodding. It wasn't long before she felt a hand on the small of her back. Outraged she turned around to see who this creep was who dared to touch her without permission only to find a smirking Draco Malfoy checking her out.
"Evening gorgeous" he drawled into her ear. Narcissa looked ready to cry in happiness "aww they look so cute together who would have thought it Simon! Of all the girls in Hogwarts my Draco chooses yours to be his girlfriend!" Simon was beaming, although the name Carrow gathers a certain respect, there's no family quite like the Malfoys who's name demands respect!
Katie gave a startled gasp and immediately pushed him away. "I'm not his girlfriend" she exclaimed rudely. If looks could kill she would have been six feet under before you could say quidditch! Simon Carrows looked furious at this outburst while the Malfoys looked deeply insulted. Simon was the first to break the awkward silence "hmm young love, I'm sure she's just shy" Draco, seizing this opportunity nodded merrily before grasping Katie's waist and wrapping his arms around her. Repulsed, she turned away but made no move to push Draco away, her father was violent when angered. A chill ran up her spine as she thought back to the last time she had displeased him, the pain, the crying, the scars. It wasn't long before she was dragged back to the present by the nitwit to her left "Cold darling?" he whispered in her ear and added before squeezing her ass "Need me to warm you up?" That was it! How dare he! It didn't cross her mind that she was in a room full of people or what the consequences would be. She turned around and slapped him full force across the face.
It wasn't until she saw the furious look in her fathers eyes that she realised the damage she had just caused. Slapping a Malfoy at his own party infront of hundreds of other guests in full view of his and her parents. There was no need to shout, the whole ballroom stopped and all eyes were on them. Simon turned to his daughter, eyes bulged and a vein was clearly visable throbbing on his temple. He whispered in a voice that could freeze vodka "apologise!" Terrified and stuttering Katie muttered an apology before being dragged out of the party and into the family carriage by her father. Nothing was said on the journey home, nothing could be heard but the sound of the wind whistling through the carriage door, nothing would be done until they reached the manor, and nobody would be there to help her when they did.
A/N : I've already got this fic planned out but would really appreciate any pointers or advice. If I don't get reviews I won't continue so PLEASE! This is going to be a long fic and I promise it gets much better.