I sat on my bed, looking at the books I bought for school, and thought. Why all the sudden NOW does this whole marriage thing bug me? Maybe because I thought it would never come… But I have a year before I graduate and two before my parents give me away to some known or unknown pureblood.

We met plenty of Purebloods on our travels, and any of them I would take over Marcus… Of course Marcus will turn out to be a death eater, which is the future MY parents wish me to have.

The books for Hogwarts seemed outdated; I suppose it isn't the books that teach the class though… So if the teachers are interesting, I will be ok. However I know that Beauxbatons has a newer version of Astronomy with Centaurs… As I was mentally checking things off, I heard noises downstairs.

"RON! Of all the animals to pick as a replacement for scabbers!" It was a girl's voice, and from the sound of it, that voice has been nagging all day.

"Hermionie! His name is Pig, and he was on sale! He will be quiet eventually."

"Yes, stick him in with Hedwig, she will peck him until he stops." This voice was male.

"Oh shut it Harry." The boy, whom I am guessing is getting yelled at, didn't sound mad.

I heard shuffling on the stairs and then more voices, "I knew I could year you guys! Still bickering like a three way marriage couple? Say, have you heard anything else about the World Cup."

My ears listened in, but my brain went off. Oh yes, the World cup was held somewhere in England this year. I did not attend, only because my parents knew it was going to turn out in death eaters running amuck. However I heard it was quite entertaining, from what Malfoy explained through writing. I wish I could have seen it, the dark mark in the air… The feeling of showing the people that they are not quite safe yet. The adrenaline that comes from just thinking about it rushed through me. Suddenly I was too anxious to be sitting, so I walked downstairs.

That was when I saw whose voices I was hearing. The girl had bushy brown hair, poor sap hasn't used a spell on it yet, somehow I am guessing it fits her personality. The annoyed male had longer black hair and green eyes with thick circular glasses.
I paused only when I saw the boy with the annoying owl, because one he had fiery red hair, so I knew he was a Weasley. The second reason, because the twins were standing next to him.

"Oh look who it is, Harry this is the girl we were telling you about, the add-on to the Flint and Malfoy couple." Fred spotted me before I could turn around. At least I thought it was Fred… When they introduced themselves I took mental notes, Fred had a tad longer face with tiny mole on his neck (One of the flat ones, not the sticking out ones) and George held the rounder face.

"Harry.." I said without meaning to, "Harry Potter?"

The boy supposedly Harry stepped forward, "The one and the same. Let me guess, you want to see the scar?"

I shrugged, "Honestly it doesn't matter to me whether or not you have a scar or not." I could not find out if that was Harry, for some reason he looked so… helpless, this boy standing in front of me was the boy who is supposed to kill the Dark Lord? He looks like he would fall apart if he didn't have anyone around him pushing him on.

A sudden wash of confusion swept over me. They were after a fourteen year old boy? How dangerous can he be? If my parents knew he was here… I wonder what they would do, probably nothing… I mean Malfoy's dad did nothing, I did hear they lost a house elf last year though.

Harry looked surprised that I didn't care much for his scar, "Who are you?" He asked.

"Oh, me.. Right, I am Cali Carlson. Transfer student from wherever I came from last year." At the moment I forgot the name of the school.

"So you are going to Hogwarts!" George exclaimed.

I nodded, "Yes, but if you will excuse me.. Nice to meet you Harry Potter, everyone else I will learn your names another time; it has been an extremely long day." No one questioned my leaving.

"Who were you talking to?" My mother cornered me next to my door, "Sorry if I scared you, I came by to check up on you but you were not there… Did I hear that boy say he was Harry Potter?" She seemed interested.

I nodded again, "That's him I suppose… I am not sure, those twins like to joke and I didn't see his scar. Now goodnight mother, I am exhausted."

"Ok. Oh so how did today go with Marcus?" She gave a faint smile.

I shrugged, "He gave me a possessive feeling.. Kinda creeps me out." I decided the truth was the best way on this.

To my surprise she laughed, "That is only because he loves you. Men do crazy things in love Cali. Just give Marcus a chance. Now, run off into bed, I am going to find out if that was really Harry Potter. If it is, I have to speak with a few people."

My mom always told me more information then I cared about. I could have been fine knowing she was just going off to find Harry Potter.

It took a total of five minutes for me to be out cold. Entering a new place with so many people was tiring. Tomorrow would be better and worse though. Better because I get to move into the Malfoy's Manor; but worse because Draco and I are leaving for school the day after.

Morning came quickly, at least for me. "The Malfoys want us over for breakfast! Open this door!" My dad was yelling, I could only hear after I finally woke up. With a flick of my wand, everything was packed.
"OK!" I yelled to let them know I was awake and moving.

I didn't bother with any makeup, but I did do my hair and I made a point to wear my robes, it seems the Malfoys always have robes on.
At a quarter past seven AM, we boarded the knight bus. Since we were the only people on it in the morning, it was a straight shot to the manor.

Stepping out of the bus, I gasped. I always did when seeing the Manor after a long time. The sight will forever be amazing to me. The house showed no interest in hiding its magical abilities. The two fountains in front shot out golden sparks as liquid and smooth as water. Around them sat silver benches surrounded by trees that moved their leaves whenever the sun moved, so you were always in shade.

The house itself was three stories; a dungeon looking basement, a first floor then a second one. I knew the basic floor plan; the basement is where the meetings are. The kids are to stay on the first floor and everyone lives on the second.

Draco was the one who answered the door, he looked happy to see me, "Come right in!" It didn't take long for Lucius and Narcissa to appear.

"Oh look how much you have grown! You are a beautiful young lady, with your father's deep brown eyes and your mother's face!" This was Narcissa for you, always complementing me on anything, because they want my parents to wait and have Draco and I get married.

"Thank you!" I smiled politely; I did love her like a second mom. Lucius was a bit more cold, but he was all in all happy to see us.

"Ok I'll show you your room. You look absolutely tired!" Draco pointed out as our parents started talking for a long time.

"OH yes! Take her upstairs Draco! You are such a kind friend." Narcissa was really pushing this Draco thing. I hate growing up! And I am not even seventeen yet! One year and I will be legal!

"I am so glad you brought something up! I would do anything to get away from 'remember when' stories." I said as we walked in front of my floating suit cases.

Draco nodded in agreement, "Such boring stories. Ok so here is your room, mine is four doors down, and our parents' rooms are on the opposite wing of the house." He handed me a key and pointed to a key hole.

My room was cozy! I was in love with it the moment the door opened all the way. There was my bed, a small couch, a desk with a chair, one giant wardrobe and a personal bathroom. The best part was the fireplace next to the couch. The walls were decked out in green silver, but mostly black.

"Wow!" Was all I could say, "You guys live quite the lifestyle!"

He smiled at my reaction, "I am glad you like it. Anyways, I was not lying when you said you looked beat. I'll leave you, you should get sleep. Tomorrow morning we leave for Hogwarts!" Draco said goodbye then left.