Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters. They all belong to J.K. Rowling.
Reasons for this taking so long 1) I have a life beyond a computer, 2) I was wollowing in self-pity, and 3) I was tired most of the time. Okay could someone just please say 'I like it' or 'It sucks I'm not reading it again'. I'd appreciate either one. Okay on with the show.
Day: August 2
Its late fall and the trees, surrounding the lake, are bare. I stand at the edge of the lake in the down pour of the late afternoon. My clothes have become a second skin from standing there so long. A song of lullaby has put me in a daze; I move slowly towards the shallow part of the lake. The song stops as I enter knee deep into the murky water. My body starts to go numb and the icy water seems distance. I feel drawn to go deeper into the water. I'm waist deep and about to make the plunge into the water when I force I don't recognize pulls me back and out of the water. It's yelling telling me to go hide. I run into the Forbidden Forest looking for somewhere to hide. Then just ahead of me I spy a hollowed bottom of a tree; it looks big enough for me to hide in. I dash up the tree and squeeze myself into it finding a place to hide and out of the rain. I close my eyes and let the drops from my hair trickle down my face. When I open my eyes I staring at blue sheets and an open window; the smell of eggs and pancakes greet me. I rolled over and to my surprise meet the rug yet again. Draco was laughing at my rude awaking. "What time is it?" I asked walking over and sitting down across from him.
"It's twelve in the afternoon." he said after swallowing a mouth full of eggs.
"Aren't you hot?" I asked taking the second plate full of eggs and pancakes.
"Yes, I am, glad you finally admit that I'm hot." he said puffing up his ego one comment at a time. Draco was wearing a long sleeve white cotton shirt and pajama pants.
"Noooo, that's not what meant and you know it." He laughed and continued to shovel down his breakfast. Rolling my eyes I stared down at the food. "It doesn't look poisonous." I said examining the food from various angles
"What you think I'd actually try that, again?" he asked
"Two weeks with my skin dark blue, is funny? Also I should watch out for what you try to feed me."
"You kicked me off the bed last night and I wouldn't try to poison you, again." he said grinning mischievously
"I'm taking a shower. Then we'll go and do whatever pointless activity you want to do." I said putting down the food untouched. I locked both doors to the bathroom. Looking around I only saw my towels, toothbrush, and hairbrush in the bathroom; everything else seemed to be out of sight. I opened the shower door to find my shampoo, conditioner, soap, and wash cloth in it. Strange and stupid git! Turning on the water I stripped and took my shower; when I got out I realized I hadn't brought any clean clothes in with me. Why is it every time he's around me have a bad start to my day. I braced myself against the door before entering my room in only my stupidly short towel.
"Oh! First I'm hot and now a show." said the blonde as I made a wet path from the bathroom to my closet.
"You get nothing." I yelled walking into the closet. I grabbed the first few pieces of clean clothing I could find. Walking out I carried my things in one arm and with my other arm I smacked Draco's head as I passed him into the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later I reappeared in my room to find Draco dressed waiting for me and the food completely gone. "I figured we'd go get Blaise and your brother, then go play a game of Quidditch." he headed out the door and down the hall. I walked next to him and decide against talking for the rest of the day. I went and knocked on Layton's door; he opened it, carrying a deli sandwich in hand. Behind him Blaise was sitting in a chair eating a sandwich. The blonde one strolled in past Layton and I, taking a seat beside Blaise.
"We're going to play a two player game of Quidditch." He said as Layton and I made our way over to them.
"I'll take Lydia." said Blaise, I just shrugged and walked over to him. I picked up the last sandwich on the table and ate it hungrily. I didn't realize the boys were staring at me but continued to eat the veggies on the platter. When I was done Draco declared it was time to go and play Quidditch. We played above the gardens on the north end of the property. The first hour playing was sunny and bright but an hour later clouds seemed to loom threatening to pour down on us. In the middle of the third hour the foreseen rain came down, it was the sickly hot summer rain. We played for another hour, making sure we got soaked to the bone. After Draco made one more point he decide it was time to end the game. We glided down the white pebble path leading out the garden and to the house. Walking was actually nice to do; sitting on the broom for so long was hard to do sometimes. A house elf was already with towels as we made our way into the house. I put my broom by the kitchen entrance and frantically ran up the stairs to the bathroom. Discarding the towel I pulled off the wet clothes and turned on steaming water into the bath. I went and let the warmth of the water warm up my cold body. When I was sufficiently heated I left the bathroom and entered my room. Not too soon after I headed into the closet I heard the bathroom door slam shut. I decide to wear my light blue sweatpants and yet again a matching top. Tonight we were going to be eating on our own since Narcissa had left early that morning and wasn't expected until tomorrow. I deemed it safe enough to read a book and wait for Draco to finish before having dinner. Finding my copy of 101: Useful spells, charms, and potions for a witch; I sat down on my bed and started to read. After thirty minutes of reading Draco came thundering to my room. He complained about the water going cold and how it was my fault. I wasn't really sure what he was saying; the book was taking my attention. The page I was on had a spell about conjuring up mirrors. I glance up and finally said "Are we eating with Layton and Blaise?"
"No, I'm not even eating here." he said
"Well have...a nice time at Pansy's house."
"I think I will. She's nicer to me than you."
"Well I'm off to go eat; have fun seeing you're little boot licker." At this point I left my room and made my way towards my brother's room. Upon arriving the door was already open but looking in I saw something a little unexpected. "Oh!" was all I said before walking away from the scene.
Time: 6:00p.m.
I was alone now; Draco had gone to Pansy's house; Layton and Blaise seemed to be engulfed in each other. I wander the house before settling on the Malfoy's private library for a suitable dinning spot. The library most certainly had the musty smell and had one of the biggest and oldest collections of books. I called for one the house elf and had her bring me shepherd's pie with mead to drink. Once my food and drink had come I took a seat by the window and watched the light turn to darkness. Nearly done with my food I noticed that someone had entered the library. "Lydia, I'm glad we found you." said Blaise's voice from the shadows of the room.
"I thought you were going to come and eat with us." Layton said coming in
"I was...but I decide to let you guys be. So I came here and ate by myself." I said gazing into the darkness.
"We're going to go play Merlin's search." said Layton referring to a game we played as kids.
"Okay I'll join." I then summoned a house elf to come and get the empty plate and half full glass. We walked out of the library and then towards Blaise's room. The game was already set and waiting to be played. We played the complicated game for about four hours. It ended when Layton finally decided; Blaise or I was going to win no matter what he tried. We talked for another hour about up coming events and school.
"I'm going to go, I need sleep." I said stretching as I got out of my chair.
"I'll see you later." Layton said hugging me
"Bye, Blaise."
I walked down the hall and up the stairs to my room. It was a steadier walk than yesterday and was happy for the silence in the house. I entered my room and crawled into bed. Sleep came easy and I had the whole bed to myself but a part of me missed the heater I'd gotten use to having around.
Day: August 3
The ruff of the curtains could be heard. The empty side of the bed sank under the slight weight. I opened my eyes to see the silver hair plop down by me. I rolled away from the person beside me and looked at the clock which read 2:12a.m. Tension on the sheets created a tunnel of air between our bodies. I closed my eyes and fell back to sleep.
Time: 8:46a.m.
Dam the light! Even with the curtains drawn the morning light was slowly sneaking into the room. I tried to sit up forgetting who was sleeping next to me. I found myself trapped in the bed; arms held me close to the person next to me. Something of a smirk or a smile plastered his face. He must be having a great dream to have that look on his face. I sighed knowing I wouldn't be getting out of bed anytime soon. That was something I didn't like he always slept late and wouldn't let me go early. "You look like a veela, Draco."
"You look like a banshee, Lydia."
"Good you're up. Now let go of me."
"Who said I'm up?"
"I did!"
"I like you here." he said trying to keep his eyes close
"I need to go and use the bathroom."
"Fine!" he said releasing me. I ran across the room and into the bathroom. I spent fifteen minutes washing my face and brushing teeth and hair. He thinks I look like a banshee. He'd probably die if he saw one in real life. "You know Banshees mainly roam Ireland." I said entering the room.
"You still look like one in the morning."
"So you're saying I look like a hag, yet you came into my room and slept in my bed. What does that say about dragon boy?"
"Your hair makes you look like a banshee in the morning." he stated.
"Whatever. I'm hungry can you have food brought up here?"
"I not hungry so no, I'm not having food brought here just for you."
I picked up my wand and walked out of the room. Holding my wand reminded me of the first time Cata and I meet. We meet in Ollivander's Wand Shop; where we'd both done a sufficient amount of damage that day. My mother didn't know until three years ago that Cata was muggle born. It never mattered to me because she wasn't like others I grew up around. I held my wand up to the light the mahogany wood appeared reddish. My wand contained sphinx hair and Cata's had unicorn hair in it but the wood for ours were from the same tree. I had reached the dinning room and someone was sitting at the head of the table. I entered and saw that it was Mrs. Malfoy sitting at the table looking a little worn down. I attempted to smile cheerfully as I sat down next to her. A house elf named Giggle came into the room with tea cups and toast on a tray. After she placed things on the table and left; Narcissa looked up at me as if I'd just appeared in the room.
"You've always helped him." she said taking a sip of the orange tea.
"He just had a couple of bruises. I put some cream I had left over from the spill I took last year." I said not fully understanding her meaning.
"No, I mean he always looked to you for help, until three years ago. Now though he's been asking you to help him again."
"Oh...he only asked in certain cases. I just was trying to be nice to him."
"Well please look out for him this year." she said looking towards the entrance
"I'm just one person and I don't make promises but I'll try." I said following her gaze. Draco was approaching the dinning room, Blaise and Layton in tow. They took their respective seats around the table. Suddenly more food trays floated into the room; they contained eggs, bacon, and hot cereal. I picked a bowl of cereal with brown sugar and maple syrup in it. "I'll be excusing myself while you kids finish you breakfast." said Mrs. Malfoy leaving the room. Looking at her skirt as she left I realized there was mud on the bottom of it.
"What are we doing today, Draco?" Blaise asked piling eggs onto a plate.
"I thought we'd play another game of Quidditch." said Draco
"I'm not playing." I said "I think I'm going to go write a letter to Cata."
"We can't play with just three people." said Blaise
"Of course you can. Blaise could play Draco while Layton keeps score." I said leaving the room with cereal bowl in hand. For once no one followed me or pressured me to play. I got to my and changed clothes. Then set to the task of writing a letter to Cata. I spent an hour on the letter; I didn't help that I smudged the first part and had to rewrite it. The rest of the morning I read 101: Useful spells, charms, and potions for a witch. Around twelve I decide to go and call the boys in for lunch. As I walked up the path to garden I could see Layton and Blaise battling in the air. Draco was on the ground watching and holding a score card. "I thought you wanted to play Quidditch." I said coming along side him.
"This is more entertaining for me." he said
"Call them down lunch is ready." I said for once Draco didn't argue with me and signaled for them to come down. Both boys came down and said "What's up?"
"Lunch is ready." I said walking towards the mansion but Draco grabbed my hand keeping me. My twin and Blaise started to walk ahead of us.
"What were you and my mother talking about this morning?" he said in a low tone
"Nothing much, just her favorite subject." I said starting to walk. Draco came up to me and threw his arm over my shoulder. I tried shrugging it off but he kept it there. After reaching the kitchen I made my way ahead of the boys who had to clean off, and went to the eating room. This time without the parental unit in the room Blaise and Layton sat next to each other while Draco got comfy by me. Lunch passed with minimal interruption and arguments. After lunch was over we decide to do things inside the house. Wizard's chess was played several times along with time spent trying to tell the future school year with taro cards. It was a pleasant afternoon. I'd started to think maybe we'd all be able to get along one day. Around five o'clock an owl came bearing a letter from Cata. I left the game of Wizard's chess to go read it in private.
Ly,
Things in London are bleak. Did you read the paper today? If not a bridge collapsed yesterday. Its foggy hear everyday. I'm sorry to hear that you're staying at Draco's and things aren't going well. I have to say that little bit about a banshee was a little funny. Things are getting worse here and I'm starting to really believe what Harry Potter said a year ago. You remember when he said You-Know-Who is back. I don't have much to say other than that.
Love,
-C-
The letter was short and slightly wet from traveling. I went back downstairs for dinner and planned to reply after I finished eating. Upon arriving I noticed we were missing a person. "Where's your mother?" I asked sitting next to Draco.
"She's not eating with us tonight." he said looking down at the food before him.
We ate dinner in silence and after dinner finished the early game of chess. I left early with Draco not too far behind me. I changed into my pjs and went through the usual nightly routine. I then scrawled a reply to Cata and sent it off. Turning off the lights and getting under the covers I noticed something was missing. I got up and went to look in the bathroom he wasn't there. So I proceed to his rooms and yet again he wasn't there. When I entered the hall the room that should've been Layton's was open and a light was coming from it. "It's broken!" shouted a familiar voice.
"Draco, you going to bed?" I asked nearing the open door.
"Yeah, I'm sleeping in my room though."
"Okay" I said backing away from the door and going to mine. I lay down and wondered what was broken in that room. My thoughts began to slip and sleep took my mind to new place.