Chapter 3
Abelinda awoke to the sound of raised voices. From what she could hear, they weren't exactly talking about the Daily Prophet.
"I've raised her from the time she was born."
"Exactly, she is growing up. She needs to learn where her real loyalties lie. I can't have her in my way when I go for Potter."
"But we can't put her in the middle of this yet. She is only thirteen years old."
"Yes, but if I recall I was nearly destroyed by a toddler! She has enormous untapped, natural power."
"But sir, I only have her best interests at hea-" one of the men began but he was cut off.
"How dare you tell me how to treat my child? Now get out of here before I do something I will not regret."
Abelinda heard a faint pop of dissapperation and footsteps coming up the stairs. Reacting quickly, she feigned sleep. She heard her door open, footsteps come towards her bed.
"Abelinda" said a soft voice beside her. "Lucius and I are going to watch you today".
"What about the rest of my life." Abelinda mumbled.
"I am so sorry that we never told you". Abelinda could tell that Narcissa was going to lose her composure, her voice was quivering. However, Abelinda caved first.
"Why do I have to stay here with him!" she shouted. "Why do I have to have the most hated person in the wizarding world as my father? I hate him!" she sobbed.
"Oh , come now Abby" Narcissa said, voice still slightly quivering, "your father, er, the Dark Lord and Lucius have some business that need be taken care of on the other side of the world, so get your clothes on, and we will go shopping for some new dress robes. And, if you feel up to it, I have a surprise ordered and waiting for you in Diagon Alley!"
After this, Narcissa exited quickly and scampered down the steps. Abelinda slowly got up and surveyed the room. She heard a knock on the door and turned to see who it was. Blaise Zabini was standing in the doorway.
"Go away." She said lightly.
"Morning to you too sunshine." Blaise said, grinning.
"We haven't been home a whole week and you're already here. Why?" She asked as she got up and went into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
"My parents' decided to see the pyramids of Egypt. They left me here. You're stuck with me for the whole summer." He yelled, going to her bookshelf to look at the books.
Abelinda came out of the bathroom dressed in black jeans and a black tank top. Her hair was brushed and she went to the closet to get some shoes. She came out with a pair of black high heels on. Blaise turned to look at her.
"Have you ever considered another color? Maybe if you added some silver or something you might get a date." Blaise said, smiling.
Abelinda snorted.
"Coming from the boy who has had, what three dates in his life?" She retorted.
Blaise grunted.
"That's what I thought." Abelinda said, walking out of the bedroom.
She headed down the stairs and into the kitchen. Grabbing a piece of toast from the table where breakfast was laid out, she went into a sitting room where they use the Floo Network. Narcissa was standing by the fireplace, waiting on Abelinda.
"Madam Malkin's?" She asked.
Abelinda nodded and Narcissa walked into the fireplace, threw some Floo Powder and said 'Madam Malkins Dress Shop'. Abelinda did the same. They shopped and Abelinda bought a pair of black dress robes and was talked into a pair of Slytherin green dress robes.
"Now it is time for your surprise." Narcissa said, exiting the shop. "Follow me."
Abelinda followed Narcissa to Magical Menagerie.
"I'm getting a pet?" Abelinda asked.
"Not just a pet; a familiar." Narcissa said walking into the shop.
Abelinda just followed. She doubted whether they would find an animal that would fit her. But just as she walked in, a small black and white fur ball ran right into her feet. Abelinda picked it up and saw that it was a baby wolf. The shop keeper came and made to take the wolf.
"Terribly sorry. This one is very adventurous. Already tried to bite all of my customers." The shop keeper said, holding out her hands to take the wolf.
Narcissa came up and looked at the wolf. "What are its' qualities?" she asked the shop keeper.
"Strong and it depends on her mood whether or not she wants to be with people. She's a good hearted animal, although some people might not understand the way she acts." The shop keeper said.
"We'll take her." Abelinda said, holding onto the wolf.
"You can't take a wolf to school." Narcissa said.
"Actually she can. This type of wolf will not get much bigger. She can easily pass for a cat." The shopkeeper said brightly.
Narcissa sighed. "We'll take it." She turned to Abelinda. "Well Abby, what will you name her?"
"Carita." Abelinda said. "It's Latin for 'special friend'."