Again, I apologize if this story isn't dead on with the book/movie, I have to incorporate Evolet some how. I also already have plans for her 7th year… so yay! Thanks to for the lovely reviews and all you awesome readers (:
I happily stepped off the Hogwarts Express and onto the cool, lightly snow dusted platform. The cold wind blew my wavy brown hair in my face and my Gryffindor scarf kept hitting me. I clutched my black pea cock coat closer to my body as awaited for the others to step off.
"Don't forget, two weeks, my house!" Ron shouted as he and Harry made their way over to a big group of people with the same red hair as him.
Hermione gave me a hug, "I know there must have been a reason you didn't talk about the dance in front of Ron and Harry. You know I expect to hear about it all at Rons."
"Of course," I smiled, "Tell your family Hello for me."
Hermione nodded understandingly and rushed off to meet her parents who were standing next to a pillar.
I looked around for a familiar face but only saw those of my fellow classmates greeting their families.
Whether it was the soft falling snow, or that we weren't in Hogwarts, the other students all looked so happy to see their families. They seemed to act so differently than they actually did at school, I guess they were afraid of judgment.
"Evolet!"
I heard a female voice shout out. I turned to my left and saw my mother, grinning and frantically waving at me. A huge smile spread across my face as I ran up to give her a hug.
"It's so great to see you sweetheart." She cooed as we let go of our embrace.
"You two Mom" I smiled, "I've missed you."
She picked up one of my bags off the platform, "let's go for some coffee. I can't wait to hear about everything."
I nodded in agreement as my mother and I headed for the same dark blue car that dropped me off only months ago. I never realized how much I missed my pre-Hogwarts life until the moment I in took the fresh air and car scent. I would now get the chance to catch up with my Muggle friends, who all think I'm at a boarding school, and lay in my own comforting bed.
"So, how has it been so far?" My mother beamed.
I took a sip of my coffee; I missed this café we use to always go to. The walls were a rich maroon, and every object in the room had some cultural meaning too it, it was a perfect place.
"Really good, I've learned a lot. I've made some great new friends. I love it, it feels just like home."
My mom continued to smile, "Any boys?"
"Mom!" I gushed, trying to hide my big smile.
"There is!" She said as she lightly hit my arm.
"Sort of. There is this boy, and we kissed last night at the dance. We also did ride together half the way back home on the train – "
"What house?" She cut me off as her face became less playful and more serious.
I looked down at the table while my fingers fumbled with the sleeve of my coffee cup, "Slytherin."
I heard my mother sigh, "Ev, you know how those Slytherins are, I've told you about the times when –"
"Mom I know," I interrupted, "that they are all followers of the Dark Lord. But that's unfair to claim about all of them."
"Still, when I attended Hogwarts Slytherins weren't exactly nice, trustworthy people, things don't change." My mom started to debate.
"Things do change." I protested, "Just like how you were once in Ravenclaw. Look at me, I'm a Gryffindor. Not everything lines up with the stars."
My mother looked at me sympathetically, it was the same look she gave me every time a boy entered my life, it was the look of what my father did to her.
"I just don't want to see you get hurt Ev." She grabbed my hand.
I gave her a reassuring smile, "I know."
I would never tell her, but I couldn't help but think if Draco would ever hurt me, intentionally at least.
We continued to talk for hours as the snow outside began to build up and caused a beautiful wintery scene.
[Danvers Household.]
I sat on my bed deeply reading my novel and enjoying my mother's famous special hot chocolate with cinnamon. The snow continued to fall outside my bedroom window causing the neighborhood to look like a village you see in one of those holiday village scenes set up in homes.
It's been almost two weeks since I departed from Hogwarts and tomorrow I would head over to the Weasly's house hold to spend the rest of my break with Harry, Ron and Hermione.
I reached for my bedside table to grab my steaming hot cup of cocoa when I noticed something unusual in the sky. I set down my book and slowly got up from my bed, peering out of my window with each step I took.
"Oh no" I mumbled as I began to panick.
I instantly threw open my window, took out the screen and threw it down on my bedroom floor.
"This" I pointed outside, "isn't normal in this neighborhood."
Outside in the gray sky, a dark brown owl was flying directly towards my window, carrying an object with it.
"Owls don't go out during the day," I continued to talk to myself," let alone fly around to people's windows in this neighborhood."
The unfamiliar owl swooped down and landed on my window ceil rather gracefully. His feathers were largely a light brow, but a shade of black and it had big, orange eyes.
I slowly reached out and took the envelope the owl was carrying, "You're a Eurasian Eagle Owl," I smiled.
I watched as the owl once again gracefully flew off and I instantly shut my window from the freezing weather.
I hurriedly ran back to my bed and tore the envelope open; curious as to whom I could have received a letter from.
I smoothed out the tan parchment paper as my eyes read the short, scribbled letter.
I can't wait to see you again. I have something for you.
Draco
I smiled to myself, sadly this was my real first relationship… thanks all girls school.
I neatly folded then note back up and stick it in its now half shredded envelope and gracefully tossed it in my bedside table. I had no idea what he had for me; I didn't even think we were even to that point in this relationship between us, if there was any.
I shook my head and laid down, I was confusing myself in this are we? Or are we not? Debate. My mind started racing with thoughts about Draco, I really truly liked him – even if the rest of the school didn't. But that was because they didn't get the true chance to get to know him, like I had to for our potions project. Then again, he did quite often miss a lot of the library time we were given, but so what? He's a teen; we skip classes for no apparent reason.
My thoughts were interrupted by three loud knocks on my door.
"Come in!" I yelled, too lazy to get up from my bed.
"I just wanted to say goodnight." My mom smiled as she opened the door and moved over to where I was, "I'll miss you once you go back."
I sat up on my pillow, "I'll miss you too mom. But don't worry, we return to Hogwarts next week, so you'll be able to write me more frequently."
My mom gave me a weak smile as she placed her hand gently on my arm, the way she always does when she's about to tell me something that she knows I don't want to hear.
"Ev, please promise me you'll be careful. I know it's hard to understand seeing as this is your first year at Hogwarts, but Death Eaters and The Dark Lord are things that shouldn't be taken too lightly. I want you to read and be as informed as possible. I know your brave and a great helper, but stay away from them."
I didn't fully understand what my mother was trying to warn me about. Harry had told me about previous experiences with the death eaters and Lord Voldemort, but their seemed to be nothing else that could be worse, the worst was already over.
I gave my mom a reassuring smile, "I promise. I'll double up the books and lessen up the fighting."
"Good," she said as she kissed me on the forehead, "now get some sleep. You have a big day ahead of you."
Resting my head against my pillow, I pulled my thick cotton sheets to my shoulders and adjusted my body to the comfort of my bed. Shutting my eyes I only thought of seeing my three best friends tomorrow, but what I dreamt was nothing of that.
*Ok so… since there isn't currently too much action going on, I'm going to be making some stuff up [that didn't happen in the movie/book.] within the next few chapters.
