Chapter One:

I woke up the next morning to Molly Weasley sitting on the edge of my bed. I sat up quickly, afraid she would lecture me about the pain I dealt her son last night, but she either was oblivious or he hadn't told her.

"Good, you're awake. I wanted to ask you about Damen, I know that you were planning on taking him with you to Hogwarts. But, I just can't let you take that on while trying to finish your educatio-" I flung myself and wrapped my arms around her.

"Why are you so nice to me?" I asked her. "Ron told me about my aunt."

"Nevermind that dear. We have a busy day. You have to go shopping for your school supplies for Hogwarts. We have to get you fitted into some robes, get you some books, and anything else you may need or be low on. Breakfast will be ready by the time you get dressed. Ginny's with Damen and Harry's waking Ron up. After breakfast, we'll get ready to go to Diagon Alley."

I dreaded facing Ron after last night, but I didn't want to disappoint Mrs. Weasley. So, I pulled an outfit out from my trunk and went to the bathroom. I began brushing my teeth when words appeared on the mirror.

Don't give up on us

I spit, rinsed my mouth out and turned around. I put on my emerald floral dress, my silver locket, and my sandals. I brushed my fingers through my hair and smiled at my reflection. Or rather attempted to smile. Ron's words slowly fading on the mirror.

I went straight to check on Damen. There was a redhead, thin and vibrant, down playing with Damen on the floor. She immediately hopped up when she saw me. "I'm Ginny," she said hugging me.

I laughed and hugged her back. "I'm Kyleigh and I see you've met my baby brother, Damen."

"He's such a sweet little boy. He cried for a minute when he first woke up, and realized that he didn't recognize anyone in the room. But Ron came in, and he stopped. I guess he remembered him from yesterday. Mum was downstairs getting breakfast ready so she had me keep an eye on him. Harry, you'll meet him, he's my boyfriend and Ron's best mate, he's talking with Ron in one of the other rooms."

I was about to speak when one of the house-elves appeared. "Breakfast is ready miss. I told the red haired miss I would let you know."

"Thank you…" I didn't know this house-elf's name. "What's your name?" I asked the elf.

It's eyes sparkled and ears perked up in happiness. "Lubby, misses."

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Lubby. I want to have a meeting later on with your fellow elves. Nothing bad. I just want to change things around here. For the better," I smiled at the creature as it disappeared.

I scooped Damen up and we headed down the stairs. I saw Ron walking with a shaggy haired guy, 'Must be Harry. Please don't let Ginny say something to get their attention.'

No sooner had I thought that, Ginny was saying, "Harry, luv!" and skipping passed me. He scooped her up and they twirled as they kissed gently.

When he sat her down, she said, "This is Kyleigh." She turned to me and said, "Kyleigh, this is Harry Potter."

I was feeling kind of awkward because every cell in my body was yearning for the red head standing behind the happy couple. "Pleasure to meet you," I said. "Sorry about my relatives."

"No need to apologize," he said. "I met your parents when they helped with the Order. One of the nicest couples I've met. I couldn't believe your father was related to a Lestrange. But not everyone is bad and not every bad person is really bad."

On that final note, I knew that I liked the people in the hallway. Halfway down the stairs, the doorbell rang. A house-elf appeared at the door and opened it. Standing at the door were 2 blondes, an older woman and a young man.

"There she is," the woman brushed passed the elf and ran towards me. I was engulfed in a hug before I could say anything. "And this must be your baby brother, Damen? He's adorable," she said ruffling Damen's hair. "You don't know me, I'm your aunt, Narcissa and this is my son, Draco," she gestured to the other blonde.

I turned to look at Ron because I was confused, I thought my family had all died. He came up beside me and said, "The Malfoy's are related to the Lestrange's through marriage. Bellatrix and Narcissa are sisters. Bellatrix married your uncle. So while not related by blood, she is your relative."

I leaned into his support while he was talking, not realizing it. Molly paused coming out from the kitchen. A range of emotions crossed her face before she smiled and asked, "Will you be staying for breakfast?"

Aunt Narcissa and cousin Draco turned to look at her. I could feel the tension in the room. Draco spoke up, "If you'll have us," trying to ease the tension.

She turned to head towards the dining room and with a wave of her wand, the food appeared on the dining room table. I sat at the head of the table, Ron was on my right, Damen in his high chair to the left, Narcissa sat across from me, Draco on her right. Molly sat on the other side of Damen, Ginny across from her and Harry on the other side of Ginny.

"So, how was life in the States?" my aunt asked me.

"I went to Ilvermorny and was in Horned Serpent house. It was nice," I replied. "But not as beautiful as over here. We lived in the suburbs of a city so we didn't have a whole lot of greenery. I noticed those tall shrubs, what is that?" I asked her.

"You mean the maze?" was her reply.

"It's a maze? I couldn't see over it from Damen's room on the second floor and I didn't look out my windows on the third."

Narcissa smiled and said, "That used to be your father's room, well before he decided to move. You can see the maze if you look out the windows in your room. There's even a cottage in the middle. Your father would hide your mother in that cottage during holiday break. Back then, we didn't, see… eye to eye, with your mother's family, so your father kept her a secret."

"If she was a secret, how do you know what happened?" I asked.

"Your father was my best mate, I helped them move after we graduated from Hogwarts. Your mom was starting to show then. Thank Merlin for robes, or she would have been caught before that. And then you were born a couple of months later, the 8th of August I believe."

"We thought it best if the other couldn't speak on what happened, but now your father's no longer with us and that deal is lifted."

"So, Draco," I said looking at my cousin, who'd been quiet this whole time. "What house are you in? I know the Weasley's and Harry here are in Gryffindor."

"I'm in Slytherin," was his reply.

When breakfast was over, the Malfoy's left. "We're the next house down if you ever want to come and visit," my aunt said hugging me.

I waved goodbye to them and closed the front door. I could feel Ron behind me, but before I could say anything, Molly was there. "Hermione's going to meet us in Diagon alley. We're going to Floo over. Are you ready, dear?"

"As, I'll ever be," I muttered before speaking clearly. "Yes, ma'am."