Chapter 7 – Betrothed? Isn't that like…a fondue?
I blinked my eyes staring around the huge main hall, I assume. "Home? Such a weird word, when I don't know how long I'm going to be staying here till I find my other dad, that no one has mentioned…" I mumbled to myself.
"He's your dad, trust me," Draco said as people began rushing past around us in all directions.
"Trust? What is that? I don't trust anyone!" I said stepping away from him and crossing my arms across my chest.
"Not even yourself?" He asked a slight hint of amusement in his voice.
"Of course, I trust myself! What do you take me for?" I asked as I turned and began walking over to a group of see Destiny talking to her father.
She squealed and wrapped her arms around Blaise's dad as Blaise shook hands with Destiny's dad. 'Wonder what's made her so happy? Did he buy her another broom?'
As if on cue she turned around and smiled wildly at me, I grinned confusedly at her. "Me and Blaise…" She began excitement dripping off her smile "Are getting MARRIED!" She screamed holding out a medium sized diamond on a platinum set ring. 'Wow…at 17 too, lucky girl…I suppose.'
I wrapped my arms around her and placed a big smile on my face. "I'm so happy for you sweetie when did you find out?" I asked exasperatedly.
"Well, much to my amazement, we have been betrothed to each other before we were even 6 years old! I swear its fate that we ended up together!" She said clapping her hands together and staring at him dreamily.
I scratched my head dumbly "Betrothed? Isn't that like…a fondue?" I said stupidly as Draco chuckled from behind me after shaking hands with Blaise.
Blaise sidled up behind Destiny and wrapped his arms around her waist kissing her on the cheek.
"Starlet, it means we were arranged to be wed, of course I'm just glad we like each other, it make sit a hell of a lot easier," Destiny said as she kissed Blaise on the lips. 'Ok, if I watch anymore of this I'm going to barf!'
"Thanks for clearing that up for me," I said nodding at them and waving a low goodbye to them.
I walked through the corridors, absentmindedly touching the few ornaments I might pass.
I reached a corridor, which had many doors on it, I saw Inty walk out of one. "Inty?" I called. She turned to look at me and strode over to me bowing low.
"Yes? Master calls?" She said her ears flopping wildly as she stood up straight to look at me.
"Is that my room?" I said pointing at the door she had exited.
"Oh yes, that is Master Malfoy's and Master Starlet's quarters," She said walking over to the room. 'Say what? I'm sharing a room with MALFOY!'
"Did you mean that Malfoy is sleeping in the room next door?" I said as I walked in.
"No Master, Lord says you and other Master will share a room," She said looking at me with fearful eyes.
I walked around to see a perfectly designed room, something you'd find out of a hotel magazine. I opened my trunk and saw it was empty.
"Inty, puts it in the closet," Inty said nervously. I looked at my watch and walked over to my closet.
"Inty, could you bring up some Dinner for me, and serve it out on the balcony?" I said rifling through some of the clothes.
"I will serve it approximately 10 minutes," She said apparating away.
I looked across and saw that Draco's clothes where set on the left of my things. I rifled through the draws and grabbed a pair of boxers and a loose T-shirt. I slipped out of my clothes and chucked on the clothes I had.
I walked over to a bookcase and picked up a book called 'The Lies in my Truth,' I padded out to the balcony and sat down on the chair as Inty apparated and set down my food, she lit a couple of candles and turned on the balcony lights.
I finished the dinner reading the book and now sipping on some tea and munching on some cookies.
"Look, Jared! You know we have to end this!" Sarah Screamed through blinding tears.
"Don't you love me? Don't you understand! WE WERE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER!" He retorted hurt portrayed on his once soft features.
"Meant for each other? Oh, Jared? Who told you this? We've been sworn against each other since the beginning of time!" She said throwing her hands down in defeat.
"It's been written among the stars, the moon, even the soft creases which line your smiles," He said softly touching her jaw line. She leaned into the touch.
"You know, we can't do this, I can't do this, my father would kill you if he found out," Sarah said softly, tears filling her eyes once more.
"He doesn't have to know, we can elope, tonight. I will come get you at midnight, pack your things and we will run away together," He said grasping her hands, hope written in his eyes.
"Promise you won't leave me waiting again," She said a hint of laughter playing behind her hazel eyes.
"Only if you promise to love me forever?" He said chuckling at her retort.
They shared a quick kiss before he departed. If only he knew who her father really was.
I pushed my new trendy reading glasses up on my nose and sipped my tea to hear the door swing open.
"You missed out on Dinner, are you alright?" Draco asked striding across the room towards me. 'Leave me alone I'm reading!'
"Hello, in there?" He asked waving his hand across my eyes. I frowned and kept looking down at the book, slapping his hand away.
"I already ate a while ago, I got Inty to serve it for me and now if you don't mind I'm reading," I said taking bite out of my cookie.
"Oh, well Destiny and Blaise are coming in soon, we haven't got enough rooms sort out yet," Draco said walking back inside. I rolled my eyes but continued reading.
A little while later, I heard a knock on the door. I book marked my book and padded over to the door, I opened it slightly.
"Oh, hey Des'. Blaise. Come in," I said opening the door fully and letting them walk in.
"What have you two been up to?" Blaise said with a hint of amusement as he scanned my outfit.
"Nothing, I've been up here, reading and eating?" I said shrugging my shoulders and walking out to the balcony again picking up my book and reading once again.
"Well, let's sort out the sleeping arrangements," Blaise said tickling Destiny as she giggled at him.
"Don't worry bout me, I'm going to sleep in my dads room with him," I said closing my book and walking into the room.
"Well, I suppose, you 2 can have the bed while I go sleep next door with Crabbe and Goyle," Draco said walking out of the closet in some pyjamas, his top on as well.
"Well, it's sorted, have fun you 2 and if there's any funny business, I want my bed sterilized by the time I get back!" I said waving a pointing finger at them as they smiled to each other 'Eww. I didn't think they would,' I clutched at my book as Draco opened the door for me.
I stepped out into the cold marble floor. I shuddered and felt Draco drape his robe around my shoulders. "Thanks," I said with a small smile.
I began walking towards my dads' room as Draco walked me silently there. I stopped outside the room and looked at Draco. "Thanks for walking me here, I'll see you tomorrow," I said leaning up and giving him a quick hug.
"Night," Draco said as he began walking down the corridor, I turned around and knocked on the door.
I felt like he was watching me and quickly turned around as I saw him turn down the corner.
"Something wrong?" Dad asked wiping his eyes sleepily a glint of red glaring through. My breath caught for a second and he looked at me suspiciously "Starlet?" He asked concernedly.
"Oh," I sighed as his eye changed back to its normal soft brown. "Des' and Blaise are sleeping in my room, so I thought I'd come and stay with you…if that's alright?" I asked fluttering my eyes at him with what I called a cute smile.
"Come on in than," He said opening the door to let me in, I looked around and saw a humongous room, I looked over and saw a few I assume death eaters, standing around just one bundle on the floor.
I felt a hand on my lower back and saw him looking over me with a small smile on his now cold features. I looked up shocked. His smile faltered and he sighed ushering me towards another room.
I walked in dumbfounded and looked up at him. 'My god! I never bothered to realize MY DAD IS THE DARK LORD!' He sat me down on his bed.
"I want you to go straight to sleep, if you hear anything, it didn't happen, now go to sleep sweetie," He said kissing me on the forehead. I looked up my lips quite dry now.
"I'm kind of thirsty," I said croakily. He nodded and strode across the room, he opened the door and I heard some screaming. I clenched at the silky covers, horrified.
A second later he came back with a glass of water. He opened the covers and helped me in like a little kid as I looked up at him with wide eyes. I sipped the drink and gave it back to him as he put it on the bedside cabinet.
"Time to go to sleep," He said muttering something, I felt warm and my eyes began to flutter closed, I rolled onto my side facing him as he swept away a stray hair.
"Night Daddy…" I mumbled as he kissed my forehead and left.
The next morning
I woke up with a start. I propped myself up properly and clutched at my chest. I felt kind of groggy and contemplated getting up.
After 20 minutes of contemplating I got up, I looked around and shuddered. I clambered out of the bed and pulled on the robe Draco had given me last night. I walked over to the door; my hand held over the doorknob unsure of last night's events, I slowly opened the door. I looked around and saw the death eaters now sitting around on sofas, they all turned to look at me their eyes scanning; I quickly pulled the robe tighter and walked over to them as politely as I could.
I nodded my head at them "Morning," I said shyly.
"Hey Starlet, everyone is about to go down for breakfast today, and tonight, I'd just like to mention, we are having some international death eaters coming to a soirée tonight and the other kids will be coming over too, so you'll be having a little party for you kids in the leisure wing," Dad said draping an arm around my shoulders. I smiled weakly and nodded.
"I'll dress accordingly," I said nodding, "I'll just go up now and get freshened up now," I said giving him kiss on the cheek, I saw a few Death eaters smirk jealously. I left the room hurriedly, clutching the robes to my chest.
I walked quickly towards my room and opened the door with a loud bang. My eyes almost popped out of my head at the sight. I restrained from slapping my hands over my mouth and screaming, I merrily gaped.
"Hey cousin," Pansy said happily pulling away from Draco's kiss. I stared disgustingly at both of them. 'Think of something…quick!' I sighed while rolling my eyes walking past them into the closet; I grabbed some shorts and a singlet top. I found a hair tie and tied my hair up putting on some wristbands and some trainers.
I saw the 2 still sucking face and glared as I saw Draco stare at me. He furrowed his brow for a second until Pansy turned him around so she was facing me.
"Here," I configured a tissue "Use, protection," I said flinging it over to them as I exited.
I closed the door and began stretching my muscles. I jogged my way towards the gymnasium and pushed open the door cooling off. I walked over towards the boxing bag. 'I could use a little release…' my eyes scanned the boxing gloves sitting on the bench.
"HI-YA!" I screamed as I hit the bag with such a force that it flew back and almost hit me; I ducked and heard the door open.
"Whoa! Didn't know anyone was in here?" a male voice said. I turned around big mistake; the bag swung back and hit me to the floor.
"Numero uno: never turn your back on your opponent, same context when it's a boxing bag!" I looked up into emerald eyes, a hand held out and I grabbed it.
I stood up and looked at the 3 boys before me.
"Hi," I spluttered through my mouth guard, holding a hand to the back of my now sore head. As the 3 chuckled, I chanced a quick look.
"Who are you?" The one on the right asked, he had black hair and dark skin with gorgeous Hazel eyes.
"I'm Starlet, Starlet Riddle," I said after spitting my mouth guard into a nearby bucket. I wiped my chin with the glove and looked up at them "What?" I said as they stared at me with parted jaws.
"As in 'Tom' Riddle's daughter?" The one with emerald eyes said with a shocked face.
"'The' Tom Riddle, we have come to know as The Dark Lord?" The one with dark brown hair said.
"She's joking, Prff! The Dark Lord has a daughter? Ha! He would've wanted a boy!" The other one finally spoke, his dark brown hair falling softly on his face.
"Excuse me!" I yelled, clenching my fists angrily making a squelchy noise come from the gloves, the boys' cast a quick glance before looking back at me. "It would be really 'nice' right about now, if you guys told me your names?" I said looking questioningly at them.
"Well, I'm Brian," The one with Emerald eyes spoke, "That's Richard," He pointed to the guy with black hair and Hazel eyes. "And that's Justin," He said pointing at the guy with dark brown hair.
"Okay, I think I got that," I said thinking hard "Yes, I am The Dark Lords daughter or as I like to call him, 'Dad' and I assume yes The Dark Lord you have come to know of. And Justin, I see you as very sexist, girls can do anything guys can do but pee standing up!" I said crossing my arms triumphantly as Richard and Brian chuckled at him as he blushed.
"What about having sex with chicks?" Justin said as if he knew he were right. I rolled my eyes at him.
"Dude? Don't you read the Daily Prophet? Muggles have created a surgery to get-" I pointed at his neither regions "-those parts," I finished.
Richard and Brian slapped him on the back laughing aloud. "Well, Starlet, I see you have me beat, I must accept and plead death," Justin said falling to his knees and playing dead.
I looked at the other guys smirking "Let's beat him up!" I said fake excitedly smacking the gloves together, He sprung to his feet laughing and wrapped his arms around my shoulders playfully.
"You are one crazy bitch!" He said laughing as I laughed along with him.
"No just really annoyed," I said thinking back to Pansy and Draco.
"What happened?" He asked sitting me down cross-legged, the other guys sat around him.
"Nothing, just I saw someone I thought I liked kiss my horrid cousin! Who looks like a pug!" I said exasperatedly.
"Oh, did you mean Malfoy and Parkinson?" Brian said a hint of something unreadable written in his eyes.
"No! Ewww, Malfoy? Me like him?" I said looking away a blush forming.
"Well, I think you can find better guys, like us! Perfect-Ow!" Brian said as Richard hit him on the head. I giggled.
"Don't worry, I've vented my anger about this already, I'm all good," I said slipping off the gloves and watching them visibly sigh. I giggled at them.
"Well let's talk and do our nails." Justin said batting his lashes and crossing his legs, I rolled my eyes and pushed him.
"Have I met your parents yet?" I asked lying down on my stomach and looking around as the guys looked at each other worriedly.
"I promise not to get my Dad onto them," I said laughing at how pathetic it all seemed.