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Chapter 4: The Match

October 1, 1992 — 5:15 pm.

It has been one month since Sienna started school at Hogwarts. She has come to a few conclusions about the school — one, if she wanted to have a normal life, she would need to accept that she wasn't going to. Two, Slytherins were definitely the most nit-picking people she has ever met. Lastly, three, her father was the most hated professor in the school and she agreed on most days than others. However, she was just glad to have him around.

Sienna's relationship with her father grew from awkward smiles and nods at each other, to her staying behind after Potions class everyday to chat with him about life and school. On this fine Thursday, Sienna waited for her classmates to leave so that she could talk to her father about her day.

Professor Snape was cleaning up his work station when he noticed Sienna was still sitting at her desk, writing in her planner about the upcoming assignment that was due next week. "Sienna." The girl's head did not pop up, instead concentrated on the planner and continued to write quickly in her planner.

"Did you know that I have 5 assignments due by Wednesday?"

Snape quirked an eyebrow at her, "Really? Sounds like you need to get it done sooner than later."

"But there's quidditch this weekend! How could I miss it? We play Gryffindor!"

"Then I suppose you'll make up for those hours lost in some ways, yes?"

"Err—yes, dad, I will."

Snape nodded approvingly at the girl. "Are classes still treating you well?"

Sienna nodded, "Great! I'd have to say, as much as I love Potions, I really am a big fan of Defense Against the Dark Arts! I just hate professor Lockhart and that enormous ego of his."

"It is quite big, isn't it?"

"Huge, dad!"

Snape smiled slightly at the girl. He's slowly grown to care for her and has tried to make up for lost years. Although he does have his days where he is not perfect, he tries, and that's all Sienna has asked from him.

After a moment of silence, there was a knock on the door. "Yes?" Professor Snape spoke. Through the door came Draco Malfoy. Sienna's heart started to beat rapidly. Ever since the first day of classes, she has grown to like Draco more and more. In the common room, he would see her sitting on the couches or staircase doing homework or reading and make sure to say hi in his own way. One day, when Sienna was growing tired and dozed off doing her History of Magic assignment, Draco tapped the girl on the shoulder and reminded (or sort of yelled at) her it was late and needed to go to bed. Another time, he saw her reading on the couches and sat next to her, nodding her way and asking about the book she's reading. Eventually, the two had their first real conversation.

"So, being Snape's daughter and all, you must have a gift for Potions."

Sienna slightly shrugged her shoulders, "it's a gift I guess." She smirked a little bit. Draco himself snickered at the comment. He sat himself down next to Sienna and looked at her homework.

"You like going to school, eh?"

"I've been waiting to come here for a long time. I hope to be an auror, or maybe even a healer, now that I know I have a gift for Potions."

"An auror, you say? Well with the way your family is going, I would say you'd have a gift for that as well."

"My mum was an auror before she had me actually. Everyone on her side of the family had exceptional skills in dueling and hexes."

"Really now? What's your mother's last name again?"

Sienna hesitated at first, but tried to play it off as well as possible.

"Black."

Draco's eyes lit up with surprise. "So you're related to—"

"Unfortunately."

"Hang on let me finish. You're related to the entire Black family. My mother's family is also the Black's. Who is your grandfather?"

"Err—I believe it was Ignatius Prewett, but my family made sure to take the Black name when my grandmother married him. He died before I could meet him."

"Ah, I see. So your mum's an only child then? My mother is one of three. My aunt is in Azkaban actually."

"Sorry to hear."

"Quite alright. She's a bit loony if you ask me."

Sienna giggled at the comment. Draco smirked, pleased that he had made her laugh.

"And your mother, she's acquainted with Professor Snape?"

"Was. They never married."

"Shame. I look up to him a lot. He's my godfather, you know."

"Really? That's interesting."

"He's a good man, close with my mother, in a sister-brotherly sort of way. I would trust him with my life."

Sienna suddenly felt jealous of Draco. He had known Severus his whole life and had an almost fatherly relationship with him. It made her want to cry. However, she didn't, knowing Draco wouldn't understand. She stayed quiet for a few moments until Draco realized she had stared off into the distance.

"You still with me, Snape?"

Sienna jerked out of her thoughts. "Y-yeah, sorry."

"You alright?"

Sienna couldn't help but look up at Draco. It was that moment she really looked into his eyes. They were a dark blueish gray that shimmered when the light hit them just right. At this time, they were filled with concern and a hint of annoyance. Probably a typical Malfoy look that he inherited. Sienna suddenly forgot what she was going to say to him.

"Um, y-yeah, I'm fine." Was it a bit hot in here?

Draco raised an eyebrow at her, noticing the sudden mood change and demeanor. "You sure?" Sienna nodded a bit too quickly it seemed like.

"I swear! I really must be getting back to school work though. It was a pleasure, Draco."

Now she really was acting strange. Draco nodded at her when she stood up and gathered her things. "Maybe tomorrow you can come back down and I'll teach you a thing or two about Potions." It was almost like a statement rather than a suggestion.

Sienna looked at him quickly and realized he was serious. She smirked a bit, "maybe I can teach you myself, Malfoy."

Draco mimicked the gesture.

Draco walked into the classroom and examined it. "Professor, I'm here for my—"

"Yes, Draco. Let me go grab it from my storage. I'll be back momentarily." With that, Snape was gone.

Draco looked around the room and noticed Sienna sitting in her seat, writing on a piece of parchment. It was 5:15 in the evening, what was she doing?

"I think your hand might fall off if you keep scribbling like that, Snape."

Sienna looked up at him and rolled her eyes. "I was trying to get some of this work done before I went to the quidditch match this weekend."

Draco raised an eyebrow. "I didn't know you liked Qudditch. Did you hear I'm the new seeker?"

How could she not know? That's all the common room would talk about, especially this week knowing the match was against Gryffindor.

Sienna nodded at him, "I did hear, actually. I don't think I ever properly congratulated you."

"Quite alright. I figured you'd be Star-struck or something." And cue the infamous Malfoy smirk.

Sienna rolled her eyes again, "I think you nailed that one on the head."

"You coming to watch, you said?"

"Yup! I'm pretty excited."

"Well good, it's good to know we'll have good company in the crowd then."

Sienna's heart skipped a beat. Her cheeks felt hot suddenly and she nodded at the boy.

Snape appeared after a few minutes with a vile for Draco. "Remember to only drink this before the game. You won't be so sore afterwards."

Draco nodded at him. "Thank you, Professor."

Snape nodded at him. Draco turned to leave the classroom. He turned his head slightly to look at her. "See you in the crowd on Saturday, Sienna." Her cheeks grew even more hot and she nodded at him. With one last glimpse at her, Draco disappeared beyond the door.

Snape had noticed the interaction and raised an eyebrow. "You care for this boy?"

Sienna was startled and felt nervous. "N-no! He's just an… acquaintance, I guess." She was lying.

Snape smirked at her. "I approve." Sienna suddenly felt like she had lost control of her emotions.

October 3, 1992 — 1:26 pm.

Colors of green and maroon flew around the field at all different angles and with different missions. Sienna watched as Marcus Flint chased down Angelina Johnson from Gryffindor alongside his beaters. Sienna every once in a while looked for Draco and saw him flying side by side with Harry, trying to chase the snitch. Everytime the snitch would get close, it would dart into another direction, causing the boys to change course.

Sienna noticed that Draco played a bit dirty when it came to Harry Potter. She knew his feelings towards him, although she remained indifferent on the boy. Draco bumped into Harry and shoved him a bit, gaining speed on the snitch. All of a sudden, a bludger came right for Harry's broom. Harry ducked suddenly, causing Draco to turn his broom just slightly to avoid getting hit. Him and Harry were now neck and neck, trying to catch the snitch.

Sienna didn't notice that she was clutching her scarf tightly as she watched them try to chase down the tiny gold orb. She couldn't help but get nervous every time the rogue bludger almost hit Draco. Just as soon as she saw them flying near the stands, they suddenly took a dip and they were underneath the field. Now she grew more nervous than before.

After a few minutes or worrying, Sienna saw Draco come flying, and not on a broom, out from underneath the field and watched him hit the dirt, bounce off the ground, and roll a few times before he came to a complete stop on the grass. Sienna stood up and watched as he thrashed around in pain. She felt like she needed to do something, however nothing could be done when they were in the middle of a match. She sat back down and forgot the game was happening, keeping her eyes on the healers that took to the field to attend to Draco. Suddenly, there was an uproar of students cheering. Harry has caught the snitch. The healers has escorted Draco off the field, whom was walking fine from what she saw. She sighed with relief.

Sienna made her way down the stands and ran into her dear friend, Ginny. Although the girl seemed distracted when Sienna tried to wave at her. Sienna eventually had to wave a hand in her face and say, "anyone there? Have you gone mental, Ginny?"

Ginny jumped at the interaction and thanked Merlin it was only her. "Blimey, Sea! You scared me!"

Sienna smiled apologetically, "Sorry, Gin. Everything alright?"

Sienna noticed Ginny nod almost too quickly. The girl looked like she was hiding something. "Yeah, totally fine! I just didn't see you there!"

Sienna eyed her curiously but nodded her head. "Well, I was going to go to the library to finish up on History of Magic homework. Care to join me? We can exchange notes and—"

"Uh, no, I can't. My brothers wanted to throw a party in the common room on the win and I figured I would go because, well, you know…" Her sentence fell off, unable to find another excuse to use. Ginny clutched the black book that was in her hand tightly.

Sienna raised an eyebrow at her, but did not push the matter. "Yeah, sure, makes sense. If you want to come eventually, don't be afraid to find me."

Ginny smiled at her and walked away with some of her housemates. Sienna grew curious of the situation. What was that black book she was holding?