Chapter 5!

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"Oi! Malfoy! Keep your sister here under control! This is the second time she's run into my family, and I will not tolerate it!" A ginger said standing up. I could see the resemblance to Fred, George, and Ron.

I sneared and took Draco's hand and brushed myself off, again. "Did anyone not raise you Weasleys proper? I've met 4 of you now, and only 2 of you treated me proper. Excuse me though, Draco is not my brother. I'm an only child. Vespera Salazar."

I had learned quickly that for whatever reason, people were shocked at my last name. The boy stepped back and rolled his eyes, "So Malfoy, you go off into Diagon Alley, and you make a friend with someone who is probably descendant of Salazar Slytherin himself, how fortunate for you."

Draco glared at him, "You'll do well Percy Weasley, to stay away from the Malfoy's and Miss Salazar. You wouldn't want my father to hear about this. I hear that he has the potential of firing your father from his job. Already feeding all of you must be difficult as is, imagine him not having a proper job. What a pity."

I turned and smacked Draco's arm, "Draco Malfoy! That is not nice. You should not threaten people's jobs. Even if they do you wrong. Perhaps you need to learn manners too." I pushed past Percy, then smiled at the two faces that had just been standing there the entire time. "Hello Fred and George. Nice to run into you again. You are the only two decent wizards I've met while on my trip of Diagon Alley. If I may ask, would one, or both, of you care to show me some... interesting books?" I smiled at them, this was the best way to see their true personalities, a book could describe a person very well.

One of them nodded, "I will."

The other shrugged, "I'll deal with these blokes, maybe try to get them not to kill each other."

I smiled then followed one of the twins towards the back of the book store. "I'm Fred by the way, you'll be able to tell us apart once you've been around us for a while." He led me to a section of the books entitled "Jokes and Pranks."

My eyes opened wide, "You're a jokester?"

He nodded and grinned like the cheshire cat, "We both are. Drive our mum bonkers. It's worse when we're at school, we plan massive pranks at least once a month. We were thinking this year on flipping the Great Hall, placing all the tables on the ceiling, and the ceiling becoming the floor." He picked up a book entitled 101 Practical Jokes and Pranks for the Innocent Beginners and handed it to me. "To start off your devious journey at Hogwarts."

I smiled and took the book, "Thank you very much for the suggestion." We began walking for the register, when I saw a book I recognized. I instantly turned left, catching Fred off guard. I picked up the book, then jumped up and down. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe this is already out! The release date isn't supposed to be until October!"

Fred looked over my shoulder and raised an eyebrow, "How would a pureblood witch such as yourself ever get the chance to read a muggle book?"

I frowned, realizing I may have very well blown my cover. The Weasley twins, seemed trusting, perhaps i could trust Fred with my secret. He probably already knew though. "Well you see Fred, it's probably a surprise, and quite frankly it's a total secret, only Professor Snape knows, well, I assume all of the Professors at Hogwarts know-" I was cut off when Fred put his hand over my mouth.

"Vespera, just spit it out and stop rambling." He said smiling.

"I'm a muggle. Full, muggle. A filthy mudblood." I put the book down, realizing I wouldn't be able to get it without blowing my cover again.

Fred's eyes opened wide, "You? A Muggle? I would have never believed it. You hold yourself very well for a muggle, your clothes even say that you're a witch. Your face has a natural beauty that can only be found in witches, and your hair is so long and has sparkles. Long hair is a sign of pureblood high standards. Your last name is Salazar, after THE Salazar Slytherin. You're just fooling with me aren't you?" He looked at me questioningly.

I shook my head, "Really, I am a muggle. I'm rich in the muggle world. I've had tutors all my life, and had so many classes in manners. I was supposed to go to a rich school this year, but then I received my Hogwarts letter, and Professor Snape showed up to help me get my school supplies, because Professor Mcgonagall got the flu. Snape was really mad about having to take me though, and then we ran into the Malfoys and they offered to take me, and it's just been awful because Draco hates mudbloods, and he keeps saying the worst things about them, because he thinks I agree with his views, when in reality I am the exact person that is the main target of his insults. Then I've been 4 hours without my cell phone, and my mom probably hasn't even noticed that I'm gone, nor will she noticed until next week maybe. Then I don't really know anything about the wizarding world, although I'm supposed to know everything about it already. Everyone keeps saying my last name means something and I don't even know who Salazar Slytherin is and-"

Again, a hand went over my mouth, "Vespera, it's okay. You won't be the only muggle there. Don't call yourself a mudblood, you are not a mudblood. That's a term that's actually only used in very high up families. my family hates the word mudblood, and we're a very lengthy line of pure blood wizards just like the Malfoys. I'm sure you'll learn plenty before you go to Hogwarts. Salazar Slytherin was one of the four founders of Hogwarts. Come with me." He took my hand, and we walked a few shelves down the row we were on. "These books will be useful to you, especially if you want to appear more knowledgeable about the wizarding world. They're specifically written for muggle witches and wizards, written my muggle witches and wizards. They knew how hard it was for them, so a lot of them teamed up trying to make it easier for new witches and wizards to not seem so out of place." He reached up and started pulling down books. I read the three he picked. Hogwarts: A History, Important Things Every Wizard or Witch Should Know, and Basic Spells for Begginers.

He handed them to me, "These three should help you out greatly. if we hurry, you can have these wrapped, and the others will never know that you bought anything other than that jokes book." He grinned, and I nodded. We went to check out the books, and the guy in charge handed me a bag that shrunk into pocket-size with the books in them. Fred whispered to me, "They'll grow back to normal size once you open the packaging." I nodded and smiled gratefully.

When we got back to the door, it seemed as if the entire Weasley family had walked into the store, while Draco just stood there hoping he wouldn't be beat to a pulp. I walked over to Draco's side, "Don't look so afraid Draco, surely they can't curse you right here, they'll at least wait til they're at Hogwarts." He nodded and smiled at me.

An Older man and Woman saw me talking to Draco, and seemed shocked, and were about to walk up to me to begin talking, when Fred put his hands on their shoulders and shook his head, a suggestion to not ask anything. They gave him a questioning look, then Fred said, "It was nice meeting you Vespera. Write me if you have any questions about how to pull off one of those pranks, I'm sure George or I could help."

I grinned and nodded, "Thanks Fred, thanks George. It was a pleasure meeting you, but really I think the Malfoys are waiting for us to join them. Good bye." I then grabbed Draco's arm, and we walked out of the store. "So Draco, where are we off to now?"

He shrugged, "Probably back in front of Quidditch Wares. Mother and Father will probably be waiting." after that sentence, there was not another word spoken between Draco and me, it seemed I had offended him some how.

Upon reaching the Quidditch store, we saw the Malfoys, waiting. They smiled at us and Cissy said cheerfully, "Did you two have fun? I'm sure you did! Come along, you can show off your wands once we've gotten to the manor." Draco took Elder Malfoy's hand, and Cissy held out hers for me. I wasn't quite sure what to do, but I decided to follow Draco's example, and took her hand. That was when a worse feeling than floo travel hit me. What I later learned was called apparating.

When we landed, I nearly fell, and would have if Draco hadn't reached out and caught me. "Really Vespera, you should have told us how little wizarding contact you've had. We would have never apparated."

I shrugged, "Sorry, Draco. I knew what was, I just didn't figure it would have been so bad. Living the sheltered life obviously hasn't been that swell. "

Cissy's eyes opened wide, "You mean your parents didn't let you apparate with them?"

Draco nodded, "They wouldn't let her ride a broom either!"

I shrugged, "My mum is an idiot who hasn't even realized I've gotten my Hogwarts letter. I haven't seen her since I shoved the letter in her face and she waved me off." I tilted my head up at the sky, "She won't notice I'm gone for at least a week now. Too occupied with work." I smiled, "I'm used to it." I looked at them all, and their mouths were hanging open.

Elder Malfoy held out his hand to Draco, "Well then, let us see your wands." Draco pulled his off of his arm and showed his father, "10 inches, unicorn hair, hawthorn wood. He flicked the wand, allowing green sparks to fly out of it.

"Very nice Draco. That wand will allow you to do very well in Hogwarts in your classes and outside of school." He nodded his approval, something Draco seemed to absolutely just love. "What is your wand like Miss Salazar?"

When he asked that, Draco's face dropped, as if he knew my wand was going to instantly put his out of the race. I took my left hand, twisted the wand, and pulled it out. I swished it, and the same black snake slithered from the end of it, hissed, the disappeared.

Elder Malfoy looked at it very curiously, "And what is your wand made of?"

I sighed, this was the part I didn't want to say, "Mister Ollivander suggested that I keep it a secret, Draco however informs me that you are not likely to run telling all the ministry of my wand and it's materials."

Elder Malfoy raised his eyebrow and nodded, "I will not betray your secret of your wand materials, you do not need to tell me if that is your wish."

I smiled, "I do want to tell you both though. It's 13 inches, yew handle, elm body. With a core of Basilisk Skin, wrapped with Acromantula Web, with a Doxy Wing embedded in the very tip of the core. All of this is bound together with the Goblin Silver."

The Malfoys' mouths hung wide open again, then Elder Malfoy turned and walked away, towards the Manor. Cissy knelt beside me, "Dear Vespera, we only wish the best for you. From now on, if anyone asks the details of your wand, tell them it is 13 inches, Elm wood, with a Doxy wing core. This will keep your wand and your powers a secret. Understand?" I nodded and she grinned and looked at Draco. "Very well. Draco, why don't you show Vespera to a spare room in the living quarters. She can reside with us for a while. Give her the room that is across the hall from yours." She then looked at me again, "You will find that the room will update itself every year on your birthday in order to keep with your fashion changes. You will also find that the house elves have unpacked all of your supplies in the room, and you will find clothes to wear while you are riding brooms with Draco. You're welcome to stay here as long as you wish." She then turned and left, leaving Draco and I alone.

"Well Vespera, let's go get your room so we can get you on a broom. I think you're going to scream when you're on there. Are you afraid of heights?" Draco just now decides to ask.

I shrugged, "I'm not sure. I don't think I am."

He grinned, and then we went running towards the manor, up the stairs, and to hallway of closed doors.

Draco pointed to the one on the wall at the far end, "That is the Master Suite, where my parents reside. This," he indicated to the room on his left, "is my room." The plaque on the door read 'Draco L. Malfoy' While this," he gestured to the door on his right, "is your room." Once he said that, something began engraving the plaque in cursive reading 'Vespera A. Salazar.'

I opened the door and saw that it was almost identical to my room at home, except this was better because it was as if the room had seen my personality and spit it out in decorations. "This is perfect. Absolutely perfect." I turned and shooed Draco away, "Now go on so I can get into proper clothes. We are still broom riding aren't we?"

He grinned, "Of course we are Vespera. Get changed and then we'll have lunch, then go riding." He turned and went into his room, as I was closing my door.

I ran and jumped on my bed. It was absolutely the most comfortable thing ever. If this was how all wizards lived, I could get used to it.

End of Chapter 4!

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