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Maria's POV
"Thank you, thank you!" I said, bouncy up and down in happiness. My owl, handed me a letter and I was thanking him. He hooted happily in response and flew away to the "barn".
I quickly looked to see who it was from. It was from Alice. I've been waiting to hear back from her and was getting worried. I opened it up and flopped on my bed, enjoying as I bounce slightly.
Maria,
I am sorry for the late reply. A lot have been going on and every time I'm about to send off a letter to you something new happens that I know you would want to know.
Let's see, where to begin.
Well, you already know from my other messaged that I have a hard time looking at Liz and Jared, and don't tell me it's because I like him, we both know I love Draco. Liz just gives me this awful look, Yaz, her sister, I believe I mentioned her before, well, she just told me everything will be fine, just give Liz sometimes. Yaz believes Liz is worried Jared will break up with her.
I learned that everyone was surprise they are dating. I was as well but I would never express my feelings. I don't want to cause any more drama.
I've been getting used to practicing my magic at night. I get so stressed because I can't do it in the day. My true Ravenclaw is coming out. I hope you have started on your work.
I believe you are going over to Lance's house. Just remember to be nice to Marceline. I know you hardly know her and you don't get along with Luke but try to keep the peace.
O, and don't do anything too risqué, I would hate it if Lance's parents caught you. Wouldn't that just be awful! But you must tell me the details! Every single one.
I've talked to Draco a few times. I don't really know what to say, isn't that just awful?
I must go now but if I have any more juicy details this week, I'll just send it over to Lance's house.
Alice
I love getting letters from my friends, and the longs ones are absolutely the best! I can't wait for school, even though the homework, I'm not truly found of but it will still be nice to see all my friends and my boyfriend together in one place.
I just finished packing last night, what I will be bringing to Lance's house. I even bought some Lingerie from Paris that I want to show to him.
I brought back a nice large grade A truffle for Mrs. Blake and for her husband a box of the finest Parisian crystalized pineapples since Lance told me those were his favorite. Lily got a cameo necklace of lilies of the valley. It had bronze wire work to look like lace, surrounding it and the background was light blue so there was a little touch of Ravenclaw in it. I know she will just love it.
The house elves has wrapped the gifts perfectly and laid them on top of my vanity.
Today was the day I get to see Lance! I'm just jumping with joy.
I quickly write back to Alice
Alice
No time to write but I will, promise! In an hour I will be flooed to Lance's house. I am just so happy!
Maria
I sent it off to the house elves to send to one of the owls.
My stuff was all packed and I was so excited! I made sure to bring some risqué pieces of lingerie in blue and bronze and some other colors as well.
I wanted to make sure I looked perfect forever occasion without over doing it. I checked around my room for stuff I might have missed.
I walked to my mirror, which hadn't stop complimenting me on my looks.
Today I was wearing a sheer black maxi skirt with an oversize grey dolman that had tiny black crosses over it. I was wearing a light olive military jacket I got at a flea market. I pair of black leather gladiator sandals were strapped on my feet.
It was a different look but I couldn't help but love it! The Parisian fashion shows were showcasing the military look and I just had to join in.
Lance's necklace dangling lightly as I tucked in while putting on some earrings, simple small gold spikes.
I wanted to cut my hair shoulder length and make it wavy, maybe even part it in the middle but Lance loves to place with my long locks and I would hate to take away his fun.
"Darling! Shouldn't you floo soon?" My mother called
"Coming!" I yelled back, clapping my hands lightly, calling for one of our house elves, his name was Squeaky.
"Squeaky, please bring my luggage down and floo it to me, I will take care of their presents. " I picked up the wonderfully wrapped presents and head down to the main fireplace.
My parents were looking up at me, my mother had tears in her eyes.
"O, Mother, I'll be back soon." I said, kissing her cheek.
"Maria, please be in your best behavior."
"Father! When have I not?" I smiled, kissing his cheek as well.
"Now, if I hear anything negative from his parents, I'll –"
"Dear, please, Maria will be the perfect guest. No need to worry." My mother smiled warmly at me.
"See, I can handle myself. I love you both." I waved.
I took a small handful of floo powder from the scarlet bag that was on top of the mantle.
"Blake residence."
I felt the familiar sucking feeling as I closed my eyes. I could never keep my eyes opened, it always made me so dizzy.
I landed gentle in their brick fireplace.
"Maria!" Lance yelled, taking my presents from me as he guided me to their rug.
His mother, I believe, went to get the broom, she was smiling at her youngest twin.
"I'm so glad you could make it. Are you ok? How was Paris?" Lance asked, I bathed in his love and attention.
"I'll tell you all about it." I said as I felt my bags dropped.
"O!" cried his mother.
"Honey, you don't have to clean it up." A man came from the door. He flicked his wrist and the ash was gone.
"Thank you dear." She said as she reached to grab my baggage.
"O, Mrs. Blake, you don't have to do that." I said, putting on my best face. "Let me."
I clapped again and Squeaky proofed lightly on their rug.
"Young mistress Greyson." He said bowing.
"Please bring my luggage to my new room, which is…" I turned to Mrs. Blake.
"O" She seemed startled by Squeaky. "Ummm…You will be sharing the guestroom. When you get up the stairs it's the direct door in front of you."
"Squeaky." I replied, he nodded and started to levitate my luggage up the stairs.
"You have a house elf."
"O, no he isn't mine." I replied, "but how rude of me to just have him pop in. I brought gifts."
He smiled and nodded.
"For you, Mr. Blake. A box of the finest Parisian crystalized pineapples. Your son told me that these are your favorites."
"Indeed. Thank you, Maria."
"Mrs. Blake, a black Périgord truffle, I heard you loved cooking with them."
"O, my dear! Thank you so much!"
I turned to see, little Lily. She had Lance's dirty blonde hair, it was fine and straight, tied back with a ribbon of brown silk.
"and you must be Lily." I paused, "I brought a gift for you."
She instantly perked up, walking over to me.
"and for Lily, a beautiful cameo necklace I found while walking the streets overlooking the Seine."
I could tell she was surprised and pleased with my gift, her delicate fingers going over the cameo with such care.
"Thank you so much." She said, turning to her mom to help her clasp it to her neck.
"Of course."
I turned to Lance and smiled.
"Want to give me a tour?" I asked
"Sure. Let's start where you will be sleeping."
"Fine by me."
He led me upstairs and I got that feeling in my stomach. Goodness, I needed him.
"You will be in here with Marceline. She already had taken her side, I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all."
I smiled, pushing him lightly on my bed.
I kissed him gentle as I forced him to lie down on the bed as I climbed on top of him.
"Maria…not…now."
"But I want to show my gift for you." I smiled, making him grind against me.
"My family is down stairs."
"We will be quiet, I promise."
He chuckled slightly. "When have you ever been quiet?"
"I'll try." I looked down at him, and whispered in his ears what I wanted to do to him. I felt him rise and let his hands roam.
"As much as I would like that to happen. Not now."
"Urg!" I got off of him, rolling over. "Why do you must be paranoid?"
I turned to him smiling.
"Sorry."
"Where is the Princess?" I heard Luke shout from downstairs.
I rolled my eyes, maybe Lance was right to stop us.
"Come, time to great Marceline and Luke."
"Wonderful." I said, trying hard to sound genuine.
We walked back down and I saw Luke, slouching like always. Looking up at me. Marceline was slightly behind him, gripping his hand.
"Luke." I nodded before turning to Marceline.
"Hello Marceline." I said, smiling brightly. "I see you got the best bed. Good for you."
She paled slightly, which surprise me, I was trying to start a friendly banter.
"She got her first, so she got first pick. Don't try to bully her off her bed." Luke shot back.
"I wasn't trying to. Just was trying to start a conversation." I looked back at Marceline for help. She just looks away from me.
"Yea right. You cunning little –"
"Luke!" Mrs. Blake yelled out. "Enough, this is our guest, your twin brother's wonderful girlfriend. Stop being so rude."
"It's alright Mrs. Blake. This always how we great each other." I turned to Marceline. "I was just trying to start a conversation with you, I hope you don't mind."
I turned to Lance and his father.
"Why don't I show you my mother's garden." Lance offered
"I would love to."
Lance gripped my hand and lead me out of the back door.'
"Marceline seems nice." I said, as we sat on the bench.
"Don't worry. She will warm up to you."
"I hope so." I replied, "I really wanted to make a new friend."
"and you will." Lance pulled me to face him. "People just love you, everywhere you go I have to watch out for drooling boys."
"Ha! Drooling you say. O Lance. You make laugh."
"It's true. People love you. You have this wonderful aura."
"I love you." I said, my eyes got big. O no. I just blurted that out…what will he think...will he say it back.
He looked at me before cupping my face. "I love you too." We kissed softly in the garden from getting up touring the beautiful garden.
His mother had a green thumb and had many different plants, some for just their beauty and others had healing purposes, for the muggle and wizard world alike. She had beautiful lemon trees with green unripe lemons just starting to form. I saw some more shrubs and bushes and before long it was supper time.
I smelled fresh truffle and couldn't help but smile at my gift being put to good use.
"it smells wonderful!" I called, as walked back into the house.
"Thank you, dear." Mrs. Blake smiled and went back to chopping some onions.
"Do you need help?" I ask
"No, no, you are a guest. Please make yourself at home. Luke and Marceline are downstairs. The kids have the basement to their selves.
"Ok."
I tugged Lance along as we headed downstairs. I could hear Luke talk to Marceline but couldn't make out what they were saying.
I saw some couches scattered around the room, to the side was a pool table. I saw a huge radio, it played the Weird Sisters in the background.
"Hi." I said, turning to Lance.
He smiled and sat down beside me.
"I love this song, don't you?" I asked Marceline.
"O, yes. It is very nice." She responded, looking over to Luke.
"Why are you down here?" Luke snapped.
"Your mother suggested I come down here to join you."
"I'm surprise you could take the time off for us."
"Excuse me?" I snapped
"Expensive gifts, too polite talk, trying to make my parents like you?"
"I was just being a good guest." I replied smoothly.
"Sure."
"Luke, stop it." Lance said, putting his arm around me, "Don't listen to him." He whispered.
"Marcy lets go." Luke called to Marceline.
"Wait." I jumped up, "Why don't you want me to talk to her?"
"You are going to try to screw with her. I won't let you."
"I just wanted to meet Marceline. I don't see her often. I thought this would be a great time to get to know her."
Marceline shot him a look and smiled slightly.
"I'm sorry for Luke. I was kind of worried about meeting you."
"Why?" I laughed
"You are the most popular girl in our year if not one of them in the school."
"You are too kind." I smiled, "But really, I'm not that popular."
"Shagging Blaise probably helps." Luke snorted.
Lance got up quickly and stride over to Luke. "Shut your mouth!" He yelled, shoving his brother against the wall.
"Boys! What's going on down there?" I heard his mother call from the stairs.
"Nothing , everything is just fine." I called back. "Lance please, don't let your twin bother you."
Lance still haven't back down from Luke.
"Luke, please." Marceline signed.
Luke shoved Lance and walked over to Marceline, sitting down next to her.
Lance did the same thing.
"Why all know I am not shagging Blaise." I reminded Luke. "That was just a stupid rumor that Hunt started."
"Sam and you used to friends, what happened?" Marceline asked
"O, we had a falling out over if we give our friendship to Eliza." I saw Luke eyes slant slightly.
"Sam said no." Luke responded
"Yes, and I disagreed." I shrugged. "We started to drift and before we knew it we both hated each other. What she did to Eliza was awful and setting Alice up like that was horrible."
"You know Eliza." Lance said.
"Of course! The amazing quidditch player?" Marceline jumped at the chance to get in the conversation. "She is dating Lee, right?" Marceline turned to Luke.
"Yes."
"I know, are they not one of the cutest couples?" I laughed, I love seeing Luke get ruffled. I always knew he like her."
"I heard that Blaise is single." Luke replied, he was trying to make Lance jealous and I smirked.
"I know, he shagged Naomi on the last day." I laughed and turned to Lance, kissing me softly on the lips.
"I heard Naomi's cries through the wall." I shrugged, "the walls a paper thin."
"O, why was Naomi upset?" Marceline asked
"After Blaise shagged her, she asked if they were together now. He said no." I couldn't help but roll my eyes. "She slapped him, running out in tears. But that's Blaise, shag and toss."
"O, that's awful." Marceline eyes got big. "I feel so badly for her."
'I rolled my eyes. Sure, no one wants that to happen to them." I looked at Luke and Lance. "but that will never happen to us. Right?"
"Of course." Lance answered quickly, Luke just nodded.
"So, you're friends with a lot of people." Marceline said.
"Yes." I answered.
"Well, ummm….I… -" She started.
"Supper is ready!" Mrs. Blake called to us.
I looked to Lance as we went back up to the dinning room.
"O, Mrs. Blake! It looks delicious." I smiled as I saw a roasted chicken surrounded by roasted veggies and herbs, to the side sweetbread filled with truffle. They were my favorite treats when I went to France.
"Thank you so much." Marceline replied, sitting down.
Lance pulled out the seat for me. I smiled and took his offered seat. He sat next to me. Lily was quick to take my other side. Her smile widen.
"Hi!" Lily burst out.
"Hey, I replied. 'Just think, one more year and you will be headed to Hogwarts."
"I know, I can't wait. Marceline told me some stories. How was it for you?"
"Just wonderful. It is a truly magical place."
"Wow I –"
"The food looks wonderful my dear." smiled at his wife as he sat next to Luke and Lily.
"Thank you."
I took notice that their table was a circle. I never had been seated at one. My parents don't like them and believes it has no structure. We have this long rectangle table in our dining room. We magical making it longer and shorter when we need too but Mother and Father always have to be seated at the head.
We said a quick prayer of thanks and started to help ourselves to the wonderful food around us. There were cream of wheat and corn as sides. The sweetbread with truffles were left to the side.
"You're in Marcy's house." Lily said, "I want to be in Hufflepuff."
"Is Luke your favorite?" I asked, grinning.
"No. I don't have a favorite." Lily said, "But Hufflepuff just seems like a nice house."
"It is." I responded, looking over at Lance. He was rubbing my leg under the table.
"Do you know what you would like to be?" I asked her
"No. I'm going to figure it out when I get there.
"Smart." I answered.
"Marcy said you're popular."
I was speechless. Of course I knew I was popular but usually people don't talk about it. IT is just a unsaid observation.
"That might be true." I looked over at Marceline who was busying herself with food.
"Well, don't you include Marcy in your group of friends?"
"I, well, she can if she wishes." I respond, to be frank, I didn't want to add another member to our group. Marceline is nice but she is not…
"Do your friends get along with her?"
"I don't know." I smiled, "See, Alice and I room together, and Gin is in our classes not to mention we met on the first day and we just clicked."
"O. So the friends you make on your first train ride are like…your friends for life?"
"You could say that."
I turned to Marceline. "Who did you first sit with?"
"Luna."
I nodded. "Did you do your charms homework?"
"Yes, finished it, charms is my favorite class."
"I like it too."
I look back at Lance and started to rub his thigh, letting myself go up to his groin.
"Maria!" He sputtered.
I quickly pulled my hand away. "Yes?" I asked innocently.
"What would you like to do tomorrow?" He asked, covering up his blush.
"Whatever you want."
Another chapter completed.
Sorry it took so long for me to complete it. I wasn't really into writing and was more into reading. I also got OBSESSED with The Walking Dead. God, Norman Reedus…hmmm, what I would do to that man XD. But I've been reading a lot of Daryl Dixon/OC stories and totally forgot about my own stories. I did write a Oneshot that has to do with the Walking Dead. If you're a fan, please read it!
I promise I will type and update quicker. I'm just stressed over school and colleges. I haven't found a college I love yet and it worries me.
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