On July the thirty first Aquila received her Hogwarts letter. Her uncle promised to take her and Draco the next day.
August the first arrived and Aquila was up and ready by the time her aunt went into her room to place a glamor on her Mark.
By the time they left it was close to lunch time. They bought everything that Draco and Aquila needed for school with almost no trouble. People stared at Aquila since no one even knew that she existed let alone had actually seen her.
They stopped at the Leaky Cauldron for a quick bite to eat and went back to Malfoy Manner.
The month of August flew by quickly for Aquila and before she knew it it was her birthday.
She had a small party with her family and other purebloods. It was an enjoyable day for Aquila even though she only spoke to her cousin, aunt, and uncle.
The next day on September the first Aquila was up bright and early excited for her first day if school.
Narcissa Malfoy was in the parlor when her niece walked in. She patted the spot beside her on the green and silver love seat. "What is it Aquila," asked Narcissa knowing that whenever Aquila looked for her she needed something. "Aunt Cissa what if I am not in Slytherin," she asked nervously. "You have no reason to worry dear you were born a Slytherin. There is no other house for you, but if you are not then when the Dark Lord returns he will kill you," said Narcissa seriously. Aquila simply nodded to nervous to speak. "Just remember to always cover it up ," said Narcissa as she patted her niece's forearm. "Of course Aunt Narcissa," she sighed. Narcissa held her niece close to her. "I will miss you little Kira," she whispered into Aquila's hair. Aquila simply held onto her aunt wanting a few minutes of comfort, which was rare for Aquila was not a child whom enjoyed any type of physical affection.
Before she knew it she was boarding the train with her cousin. The train ride to Hogwarts was uneventful. She just sat in a corner watching as Draco and his friends interacted with each other.
Once the train arrived at Hogsmede station she joined the other first years and got on a boat with three other purebloods. She was once again quiet as she looked across the lake at the large majestic castle up ahead.
The first years were led to the front of the castle where Professor Mcgonagall told them about the four different houses. Luckily for Aquila she was shorter than most if the other first years and so was hidden from the professor's view whenever she looked around all of the first years.
They were led into the Great Hall. Aquila looked up at the enchanted ceiling. It was a bueatiful dark blue sky with glittering stars and a full moon.
The sorting hat sang a song about the four houses. After the song Professor Mcgonagall started calling out names. All at once her face went pale and hr eyes wide."Lestrange, Aquila," she stammered out. As Aquila walked to the stool all eyes were on her. The entire hall was silent. Once she was sitting on the stool she looked at the four house tables. All the Gryffindors looked angry as if she had killed their best friend. With the exception of whom she assumed to be the Longbottom boy. He looked fearful up at her, he shook slightly. The Hufflepuffs looked terrified as if she was pointing her wand at them. The Ravenclaws looked curiously up at her as if wondering if she was like her mother. The Slytherins looked smug knowing exactly where this child that inspired fear with her name alone belonged.
"Aw Bellatrix and Rudolphus's child. Yes you have some of their qualities but you do not belong in their house," the hat exclaimed in her mind. "No I do I know I do," she said upset that the hat would even think of putting her anywhere else than Slytherin. "Slytherin is not where you belong child your destiny lies in Gryffindor with the brave and courageous.""No please I have to be in Slytherin. My destiny lies there. I'm a death eater I have been since birth," she said frustrated. "Fine if that us what you want." "SLYTHERIN!" The hat shouted for all to hear.
As she handed the hat to the professor she looked into the old women's eyes. She looked fearful and full of hate for Aquila. Aquila went to the Slytherin table as swiftly as her legs would allow without running. She sat beside Draco as he smiled at his shy little cousin.
After the sorting was finished and Professor Dumbledore gave his speech Aquila looked up at the staff table.
The headmaster looked at her curiously while most of the other professors looked hateful towards her. All except for Professor Snape. He looked at her oddly knowing her shy nature he knew she would have difficulty in school.
The rest of the school year went as normal as a school year could for the daughter of Bellatrix Lestrange. Neville Longbottom ignored Aquila and she did the same thing.
Before she knew she was once again on the train this time going home.
