Louise walked downstairs, wondering who Alex wanted her to meet.
Alex was waiting for her at the foot of the grand staircase.
"Come on sis" he grinned.
She gave him a curious look. "Where are you taking me?" she asked.
"You'll see" he replied mysteriously.
He led her outside, taking her around the side of Malfoy Manor and towards the stables.
"Alex? Why are we going to the stables?" she asked.
Her brother ignored her question, pushing open the heavy oaken door of the stables. He led her down the central aisle, past the horses sticking their heads out over their stall doors. They reached the end stall; which had no horse peering over the door. Louise looked curious as her brother unbolted the door.
As the door swung open, a delighted woof was heard from inside. A brown and white dog ran out, wagging it's tail excitedly. It jumped up at Louise and, laughing, she ruffled it's ears.
"Louise, allow me to introduce you to Prince" Alex smiled.
Watching his sister fuss over the dog, Alex couldn't help but grin. "Do you remember him?" he asked quietly.
Louise was looking thoughtful. "No…" she said slowly.
Alex sighed, looking disappointed.
"Why?" Louise asked. "Should I remember Prince?"
Alex nodded. "You were inseparable from him when you still lived with us…obviously he remembers you!"
Louise looked sad. "Is this supposed to be an attempt for me to reclaim my memories?" she asked.
Alex looked surprised. "Well…yes" he admitted.
"Was this Mum's idea?"
Alex nodded before changing the subject. "So, do you want to take Prince for a walk?" he suggested.
Louise nodded, grinning as Prince's ears pricked up at the mention of the word.
An hour later…
Alex and Louise walked back inside Malfoy Manor, with Prince at Louise's side.
Bellatrix, who was passing by, beamed at the sight of her children. "Can you remember Prince?" she asked her daughter.
Louise shook her head sadly.
Bellatrix looked disappointed, but cheered up when Alex pointed out "we can keep trying Mum"
Nodding, Bellatrix asked Louise "so is Prince staying in your room now?"
Louise nodded. "If that's okay" she answered.
"Of course it is" Bellatrix smiled. "Prince always protected you, he can continue to do so now"
"But Mum, Uncle Lucius said that Prince wasn't allowed in the house" Alex reminded her.
Seeing the panicked look on her daughter's face, Bellatrix promised "you leave your uncle to me, Prince is staying in the house!"