Chapter Four – Snapshots of a young girl's life
Growing up with two sisters one would feel the desired need to always look your best and preferably to look better then them at all times. Narcissa Black lived by this standard. So when her sisters finished off their packing for Hogwarts Narcissa was finishing her hair. Narcissa Black loved her hair every single strand of it and it was no surprise that she wished it would grow a couple more feet. She teased it gently and curled it at the ends, and was quite surprised to find herself looking older then the eleven year old girl she was.
Feeling quite satisfied Narcissa placed her rattail comb inside her trunk, which had been packed for exactly three weeks. Narcissa had never felt more excited in her life! She was going to Hogwarts—FINALLY! It seemed like a lifetime ago that Bellatrix left the family to go to that beloved school and telling herself and Andromeda wonderful stories about classes, activities, and the all time favorite . . . boys. Then Andromeda shortly left her all alone at the house. Andromeda came home with even better stories and Narcissa became completely envious. But it wasn't until her best friend—Lucius Malfoy—left her to go to that hidden school that Narcissa had the impulse to just sneak to the school. He would tell her the most wonderful things and he would never hold back because Lucius liked to tell the whole truth and nothing but the whole truth, so help him God. And now—FINALLY—Narcissa was going to go to Hogwarts. She would get to tell wonderful stories and experience all the fun stuff that her sisters and Lucius had gone through. She couldn't wait.
"Narcissa, mother says we need to get down stairs now," Bellatrix said in a bored tone, as she walked into the room.
"I'm ready," Narcissa smiled at her fifth year sister and the new Slytherin perfect—which surprised the whole family.
"I could tell," Bellatrix said as she pulled on Narcissa's trunk. "What's the new look for?"
"I just want to impress people," Narcissa shrugged, as she followed her sister out of the room, and towards the stairs.
"You don't need to do that me, Lucius, and Dromeda worked out everything for you," Bellatrix said simply. "You have it easy, Cissy."
Narcissa rolled her eyes as they walked towards the stairs, "I'm just so excited."
"It's the best," Bellatrix said happily. "You'll never want to go home once you're there."
"I believe it," Narcissa said as they walked into the living room.
"Alright there you are," Druella said brightly as she kissed Narcissa on the forehead. "You're making me feel old. Before you know it you'll all be married and I'll have grandchildren."
"Doubt it," Bellatrix shrugged as she moved towards the fireplace.
Druella gave off a small laugh before turning back to Narcissa. "Now you've heard this speech at least twice, but you'll hear it again."
"Mom," Narcissa sighed.
"No," Druella said softly. "Hogwarts is a big responsibility. You are now on your own and it may seem scary at times, but your father and I are always a piece of parchment away. Not only that but you have your two sisters who will always be there for you and if they aren't you let me know. And you also have that wonderful young man, Lucius, and I'm sure that you can turn to him for help."
"I understand mom," Narcissa said slowly.
"You must also know that grades are highly important in this family. Your sisters both get incredibly marks and we expect the same if not better from you."
"I know," Narcissa said as she rolled her eyes slightly.
"And try your best not to get into trouble," Druella said softly. "And that goes for the two of you as well," she said before turning to Bellatrix and Andromeda. "If I found out Bella that you are using this responsibility of being a perfect to your advantage your money privileges will disappear. And Andromeda if I found out anymore about you sneaking out of the Slytherin dorm and wandering the halls at night this time they will have my permission to use any means necessary to get the truth out of you."
"Okay," Andromeda said blushing under the gaze of her mother.
"And it better not be a boy," Druella said softly, "Now you girls need to get going."
Bellatrix and Andromeda nodded and both disappeared into the fireplace. "Goodbye, Mom," Narcissa said before she disappeared to platform nine and three quarters.
Narcissa appeared with her sisters waiting for her. "I'm going to the perfect compartment. I'll be saving you a seat at the Slytherin table," Bellatrix said before leaving the two girls behind.
"I need to find someone, but I'll save you a seat as well," Andromeda said before waving at her sister and leaving.
Narcissa sat on her trunk and pouted slightly. She didn't think her sisters were going to leave her so soon. "Cissy," someone said from behind her and she smiled.
"Lucius Malfoy," Narcissa said happily as she turned to face him.
"Saved you a seat," he said as Narcissa stood up.
"Thanks," Narcissa said as Lucius grabbed her trunk and began to pull it towards the train. "How was your summer?"
"I spend most of it at your house," Lucius said laughing.
"I know, but you haven't showed up for about three weeks," Narcissa said slowly.
"I was tied up," Lucius said with a frown.
Narcissa sighed and let his comment go. She knew the truth for the bruises were visible on his wrist.
"Let's don't talk about it, Cissy," Lucius said as they both got on the train.
"But I know the truth," Narcissa said quietly.
"And that's why I don't need to tell you what happened," Lucius said as he opened a door to the compartment.
"Hey Luc," a boy said happily as Lucius threw Narcissa's trunk on the rack.
"Hey Jack," Lucius greeted, "This is Narcissa Black," he said next as Narcissa stepped into the cart.
"Hey, Narcissa, I'm Jack Parkinson," Jack said before shaking Narcissa's hand. "It's good to finally meet you. Luc promised that you weren't like your sisters."
"I've been told I'm rather different then them," Narcissa smiled.
"Good," Jack said as Narcissa sat in front of him with Lucius by her side.
"Anyone else show up?"
"Rabastan is here, but he followed Rodolphus somewhere," Jack shrugged.
"Sounds like him," Lucius said as the door opened once again, "Hi Darlene."
Both Jack and Narcissa looked at the girl as she came in, "Hello Lucy."
"This is my neighbor Darlene Demure, she's a first year," Lucius said softly.
"Hi Darlene," Jack said shaking her hand happily. "I'm Jack Parkinson, second year."
"Hello Jack," Darlene smiled as she sat down beside him.
"I'm Narcissa Black," Narcissa greeted.
"Yeah, you've stolen Lucius away from me," Darlene smiled. "He use to come over a lot, but then he disappeared."
"Sorry," Narcissa said blushing slightly.
"That's okay, I was too much of a girl for Lucy," Darlene laughed. "I use to make him play dolls."
"I rather like this story," Jack said with a sly look to Lucius.
"Oh, shut up," Lucius said coldly.
Narcissa smiled and the train drove off. She continued her conversation with her new acquaintances and actually found out a lot about them. Jack Parkinson was the fifth child in his family, and could get along with anyone. He was funny, loud, and rather crude. Darlene Demure may have been Lucius's neighbor, but that didn't mean that she always lived in the manor house close by. (In fact Narcissa couldn't see how they were neighbors at all for the Demure's manor was no where close to the Malfoy's). Darlene's father had died when she was three leaving her the only child of her mother. Her mother is a well paid writer for the Daily Prophet, because of this Darlene found herself traveling the world for her mother's column. Narcissa quickly learned that Darlene was about the same as Jack except most of her comments came out rude.
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Narcissa felt nauseas as she stood with the group of first years ready to be sorted. She was right next to Darlene who looked like she might pass out the moment the hat touched her head.
"It's going to put me in Hufflepuff," Darlene whispered.
"No it won't," Narcissa lied. To tell the truth she wasn't that sure. What if the hat didn't but her in Slytherin? "My whole family is in Slytherin, but what if I don't get in?"
"I don't know," Darlene said as she took a deep breath. "If I don't get in Slytherin my mother said that I wasn't her child. Both my mother and father were in Slytherin."
"I think my sisters will disown me," Narcissa said quietly as suddenly her name was heard.
Narcissa froze briefly before she walked slowly to the stool. She sat down on the stool and soon found the hat placed gently on her head.
"Another Black it seems like I can't get rid of your lot," the hat laughed to itself.
Narcissa took a deep gulp and the hat continued. "I see that you are cunning, but you also have the makings of a fine Ravenclaw."
"I want to be in Slytherin," Narcissa whispered.
"I can tell that you'll do great things for that House—SLYTHERIN!"
The Slytherin table erupted with cheers and she found herself walking to the table and collapsing in between her sisters.
"You did it," Andromeda smiled, as she padded her back.
"Did it give you the 'not another Black speech'," Bellatrix laughed as she nudged her sister in the arm.
Narcissa took in a joyous sigh before smiling at Lucius who sat in front of her. "Knew you be in Slytherin."
Narcissa nodded before her attention was stolen by the girl sitting beside Lucius. The thing that caught her eye was that she was sitting directly by Lucius practically falling into his lap.
"I'm Mythica Windle," she smiled at Narcissa.
"Narcissa Black," Narcissa said realizing that this was the girl mention in almost all of Lucius's letters.
Narcissa was about to say something, but the Slytherin table broke out into applause as Darlene was sorted into the house.
"That was easy," Darlene said before she said beside Jack.
"Told you, you wouldn't be in Hufflepuff," Narcissa laughed.
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"If we look at this logically, Cissy—may we look at this logically?" Darlene joked as her and Narcissa sat by the great lake.
"I agree, it needs to be looked at logically," Jack said quickly.
Narcissa groaned, "Fine, look at it logically."
"We've been here seven months and you just realized that you're sister is a crazy!"
"I've always known it just surprised me," Narcissa groaned.
"What did the Great Bellatrix Black do this time?" Jack said softly.
"Let's just say that I needed a little sisterly advice . . .
Narcissa walked towards her elder sister, and plopped down beside her on the couch. "Hey Bella, do you have a minute?"
"Not exactly," Bellatrix said snidely as she moved her piece of parchment away from Narcissa.
"It won't take long I just kind of started something and I don't have anything—you know?"
"Ask Dromeda," Bellatrix said as she got up off the couch. "And seriously this isn't something to ruin my life with."
"Excuse me," Narcissa snapped.
"You heard me," Bellatrix growled. "I don't want to deal with your stupid problems. I have my own. Just because mom said you can waste your time bugging me doesn't mean you can."
"I just had a small problem," Narcissa
"You blow everything out of proportion and it's down right annoying," Bellatrix said as she moved towards the door.
"I can't believe everyone was right about you!" Narcissa shouted.
"What are you talking about Narcissa?"
"Everyone here thinks you're a—"
"You don't think I know that, Narcissa! I want people to fear me. I could care less what everyone thinks about me," Bellatrix spat.
"They don't fear you," Narcissa said angrily, "They hate you! HATE YOU!"
Bellatrix growled before leaving the common room.
"Just walk away!" Narcissa shouted, before turning back to the quiet darkroom . . .
Narcissa growled up to the sky as Jack and Darlene started laughing.
"Maybe she started too," Jack chuckled and Darlene threw a small rock at him.
"I can't believe you said that everyone hated her," Darlene laughed.
"It just came out," Narcissa said softly, "It only got worse."
Narcissa growled before turning back to the common room. As her back was turned to the door and it opened slowly. "I don't want to talk to you any more."
"Whoa, sorry Narcissa," Andromeda laughed as she walked more into the room.
"Sorry, I thought you were Bella," Narcissa sighed.
"She just left," Andromeda said breathlessly, "Thank you! I thought she was waiting for me again."
"Where were you?"
"Out," Andromeda shrugged.
"Andromeda, who were you with?" Narcissa asked silently.
"I can't believe it," Lucius said as he came into the room.
Both Andromeda and Narcissa stared at Lucius at shocked.
"Um . . . hi," Lucius said awkwardly.
"I was out with Lucius," Andromeda said quickly, "Doing homework in the library."
"What are you talking about Dromeda? You were with—"
"You in the library," Andromeda said with her teeth clenched.
"You guys aren't in the same grade."
"Yeah, but I needed help because I'm so stupid," Andromeda giggled as she moved towards the girls dormitory.
"'Night Dromeda," Lucius called as she ran up the stairs, "She's odd."
"You're all crazy," Narcissa said angrily. "Since when do you work with Dromeda on homework?"
"A couple of minutes ago," Lucius shrugged.
"She's lying isn't she?"
Lucius shrugged, "I need to get to bed . . ."
Jack sighed, "Luc can be like that more then often."
"I know, but he wouldn't mention anything about Andromeda?"
"He's friends with her too," Darlene said softly.
"It just pisses me off," Narcissa sighed.
"Well, Luc is being odd lately," Jack shrugged.
"He's odd always," Darlene sighed.
"Not Lucius, I understand that he can be really good at keeping secrets. I'm mad at my sisters," Narcissa said quietly.
"You'll get over it," Jack shrugged. "I have tons of siblings remember? And you end up fighting all the time."
"But Bellatrix is becoming worse and worse by the day and Andromeda is sneaking out and keeping secrets," Narcissa said frustration.
"They aren't worth it," Darlene said quickly. "You have me, Jack, Rabastan, Lucius, Mythica, and Quinton. Everything's great who needs sisters."
"They were always rude to me," Narcissa said softly.
"Good, now let's go to dinner," Darlene said quickly as she got up off the ground.
"Good, I'm starving," Jack said as he got up. He then walked towards Narcissa, and pulled her off the ground.
They walked to the Great Hall. They were soon met by Quinton Smuggleton, a first year boy in Slytherin. He was rather shy, but after awhile he came out of his shell. Quinton was a big joker and had an awesome smile.
"Hey Quinton," Narcissa smiled as he moved into the crowd.
"Good day Narcissa," he smiled, "Darlene, Jack."
"Hey Quinn," Darlene winked as they walked into the Great Hall. All sat down at the bottom of the Slytherin table.
"So, how has the day been?" Quinton said happily as the food appeared in front of them.
"Narcissa had quite a day or night," Jack said as he began to serve himself some potatoes.
"The thing about your sisters," Quinton said softly.
"Wait you told him before me," Darlene said her fork waving her fork around, "So offended."
"He was the first one I saw today," Narcissa said as Rabastan came down to the table.
"Hey," he said as he piled some food on his plates.
"Not able to 'catch the act'," Darlene giggled.
"Rodolphus won't tell me if they're together," Rabastan said angrily. "He's my best friend we tell everything to each other and then here comes Bellatrix Black."
"She can be like that," Narcissa frowned, "She wouldn't tell me either."
"I think I might just give up. If he can't tell me, then maybe he's ashamed," Rabastan said frankly.
"I would be too if I was attracted to Bella," Jack said and they all laughed slightly.
"Hey ya'll," Mythica smiled as she came in followed by Lucius.
"Hey Myth, Luc," Jack said as they sat down.
"How is everything?" Mythica said as she grabbed a roll and began to eat it slowly.
"Everything's okay," Narcissa said softly.
"I heard about your sisters," Mythica said slowly.
"Lucius," Narcissa pouted before laughing.
"Sorry," Lucius winked.
"It's nothing. I'll get over it," Narcissa said waving her hand in the air.
"I hope it gets better for you," Mythica smiled. "Can you believe that schools almost over?"
"Not one bit," Quinton said with a laugh. "I don't even want to go home in a couple of weeks."
"Me neither. I have to go home back to my unmarried brothers," Jack groaned.
"I have to go back to my sisters too," Narcissa laughed. "You better come over this summer, Lucius."
"You think I'm going to stay home," Lucius said with a small chuckle.
"We should all do something this summer?" Mythica suggested happily.
"That would be awesome," Rabastan said loudly, "I want to stay away from Rodolphus this summer."
"I think it's all agreed we need to keep in touch this summer," Lucius said as he lifted his cup and they all gave a little toast.
-YEAR TWO-
Just like the year before Narcissa entered Hogwarts and quite frankly she was glad to get away from home. The whole summer had been an entire mess. Her whole family seemed to fight about everything. Narcissa blamed the whole thing on Bellatrix who ended up fighting over every little thing. It could be something as small as 'please pass the butter' and she would flip about how no one in the family could do anything themselves.
If that wasn't enough Andromeda was acting completely strange. She was getting letters from some random boy all summer long. She wouldn't speak of who it was and it drove Narcissa and Bellatrix crazy. Weren't the allowed to know who their sister spent so much time with? Worse then that Lucius knew who it was and he wasn't about to tell anyone who it was. He would just talk in hushed whispers about it to Andromeda. Andromeda didn't seem to like what he was saying for she would always storm off.
Narcissa was just glad that school had come when it did. She was now a second year and her sisters had absolutely no time for her. Narcissa was busy with school work and that kept her away from her sisters. Andromeda was on the Quidditch field when she wasn't sneaking out of the dormitory to meet some random boy. Bellatrix was doing her perfect duties that was unless she snogging Rodolphus Lestrange on that journey.
It was times like these that Narcissa realized she was the only Black sister without a man. Not that a girl of twelve needed a boyfriend, but Narcissa would've been more then happy to have a boy or at least one that liked her.
"You want a boyfriend?" Darlene asked as she leaned against her headboard.
"No, I just want a boy to have a crush on me," Narcissa sighed as she finished painting her toenails. "You know someone that worships the ground I walk on—like Rodolphus or Andromeda's mystery lover."
"First thing," Darlene announced and Narcissa knew she was about to get an earful. "Bellatrix is sixteen going on seventeen and Andromeda obviously is with a guy that she shouldn't be. Why would you want that?"
"Don't you want a guy to like you?" Narcissa asked quietly.
"Why would I want that?" Darlene laughed as her face turned bright red.
"You like someone," Narcissa laughed as she sat up on her bed. "Who is it?"
"No one," Darlene replied as she got up off her bed and moved towards the dresser and sat on it. "Plus he doesn't like me."
"It's Jack!" Narcissa shouted as she jumped off the bed.
"Oh, shut up Narcissa Black," Darlene growled.
"I knew it," Narcissa giggled, "I can't believe you like him."
"I don't know why I like him," Darlene groaned. "He's rude, crude, stupid, and I swear he likes you."
"No, he doesn't," Narcissa protested.
"He's always around you," Darlene sighed. "You're thin and blond. I have short black hair and I'm way too curvy for a twelve year old girl."
"Whatever," Narcissa laughed, "He doesn't like me not one bit."
"What makes you think that?" Darlene asked sadly.
"Because he flirts with you like no other," Narcissa pointed out. "He's the only one that laughs at your jokes."
"That's not true. Lucius laughs at my jokes," Darlene said as she blushed slightly.
"Lucius is weird," Narcissa stated. "My point is that Jack does things for you that he wouldn't do for me or Mythica."
"No one would dare to anything for Mythica," Darlene said coldly.
"What do you mean?" Narcissa asked as she sat back down on her bed.
"Mythica would bite their head off," Darlene replied. "Haven't you notice?"
"We're not talking about Mythica we're talking about you and Jack," Narcissa said waving her hand in the air.
"I'm twelve years old," Darlene replied blankly.
"So you're not going to do anything about it?" Narcissa asked feeling rather annoyed.
"No," Darlene said dragging the word out for as long as possible. "I'm going to continue to flirt and maybe next year I'll see what I can do."
"Next year?" Narcissa groaned.
"Yes, I don't need a boyfriend right now," Darlene said as she moved towards the window. "You're the one who wants one."
"I want someone to have a crush on me," Narcissa groaned in frustration.
"Enter Quinton Smuggleton," Darlene said with a laugh.
"Quinton likes me," Narcissa said as she sat up on her bed.
"Well, duh," Darlene said with a roll of her eyes. "My word it's the biggest crush I've ever seen."
"He is really attractive," Narcissa said with a sigh.
"Yes, he is," Darlene agreed. "With his wavy brown hair, dark blue eyes, and that perfect smile—I say he's right up on the list with Lucius Malfoy."
"Lucius is on your list?" Narcissa asked with a raise of her eyebrow.
"Of course, Lucius is on everyone's list," Darlene said simply. "Isn't he on yours?"
"I like Lucius as a friend. I've never really took the time out to 'check him out'," Narcissa said frankly.
"Uh-huh," Darlene sounded, "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard."
"Okay, I have," Narcissa laughed. "But I think Quinton might be number one on my list because Quinton has an amazing smile and Lucius, simply, never smiles."
"Yeah right, Lucius always smiles," Darlene laughed.
"Not like Quinton," Narcissa argued.
"It's not like it matters anyways," Darlene shrugged. "Lucius already has a label and that label clearly states: Property of Mythica Windle."
"Mythica likes Lucius," Narcissa laughed.
"Okay, I can understand that you didn't notice that Quinton likes you, but not to notice that Mythica likes Lucius is just plain stupidity," Darlene said frankly.
"They're really good friends," Narcissa stated, "Lucius told me."
"There's a small bet when the 'really good friends' are going to get together," Darlene said blankly. "It's only a matter of time before Lucius realizes that Mythica has a crush on him and finds it flattering."
"Lucius going on a date," Narcissa said as she lay against her pillow, "I can't really see that."
"I think he'll be quite romantic. I mean he's already a sweet guy," Darlene said as she sat on her bed.
"You're the one that calls Lucius evil, manipulative, and power hungry," Narcissa replied.
"Yeah, but he knows how to treat a girl," Darlene said softly. "He carries your books, opens the door, pulls back your chair, laughs at your lame jokes, comforts you when sad, and he always buys the best gifts."
"Yeah," Narcissa smiled.
"What are you going to do about Quinton?"
"See where it heads," Narcissa shrugged. "I guess I could flirt back."
"You should," Darlene replied.
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"Hey Cissy," Lucius said, as he sat beside her on the couch in the common room.
"Hey Lucius, how have you been?" Narcissa smiled as he leaned against the couch.
"Tired," Lucius replied frankly, "And you?"
"Here and there," Narcissa said with a sigh. "I was just working on my Transfiguration homework."
"Fun stuff," Lucius said quietly.
"You've been hanging around Mythica a lot," Narcissa said lightly.
"I can't get her to leave me alone," Lucius said with a small groan.
Narcissa laughed slightly, "Sorry."
"She's acting all funny," Lucius said, as he turned to Narcissa, "Do you know what's up with her."
"Not really," Narcissa smiled.
"Well, I hope she snaps out of it," Lucius said grumpily.
"Have you spoken to Quinton lately?" Narcissa asked shyly.
"Yeah, we talked about Quidditch," Lucius replied blankly.
Narcissa rolled her eyes, "Always Quidditch."
"You like him, don't you?" Lucius asked, eyeing her slightly.
"Why would you think that?" Narcissa mumbled, before blushing.
"You do that is so cute Cissy," Lucius teased as Narcissa scooted slightly away from him.
"It's just a tiny crush," Narcissa mumbled.
"He likes you too," Lucius said as he got up the couch.
"How would you know?"
"He told me," Lucius said blankly.
Narcissa smiled before frowning slightly, "Lucius that was a secret?"
"No, it isn't. I was supposed to 'hint' it at you," Lucius laughed. "But why beat around the bush."
"So, he won't mind that I know?" Narcissa asked shyly.
"Why would he? I already told him you liked him."
"Lucius," Narcissa said angrily.
"Grow up Narcissa," Lucius said as he moved towards the boy's dormitory.
"In that case Mythica Windle likes you," Narcissa said smugly.
"I know that," Lucius laughed. "She's just acting like has a serious case of PMS."
"You knew?" Narcissa asked quietly.
"Who wouldn't?"
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"Hey Narcissa," Mythica smiled as she moved over to where Narcissa was sitting under a tree.
"Hi Mythica," Narcissa said happily.
"I heard you told Lucius I liked him?" Mythica asked as she sat down beside Narcissa.
"He already knew," Narcissa said feeling highly embarrassed.
"So he said," Mythica said lightly. "I was just afraid that you liked him."
"No, we're just really good friends," Narcissa laughed.
"Good," Mythica smiled. "I've like him since the beginning of our first year. I just didn't have the guts to tell him then you came along and I thought . . . well, you know."
"Nope, we're just friends," Narcissa smiled.
"I heard about you and Quinton," Mythica said changing the conversation.
"Yeah," Narcissa blushed. "I think we're going out."
"Not quite sure though?"
"No, we really didn't discuss it," Narcissa shrugged.
"I don't know what me and Lucius are doing," Mythica sighed, "We just continue to do everything like before. I don't think he wants a girl friend at the moment."
"I can't see Lucius dating," Narcissa laughed.
"Yeah, he seems like that kind that just wounds up married," Mythica smiled. "Here I am talking about marriage."
"You heard about Rabastan and Jack?"
"They're fighting," Mythica nodded.
"Wonder what about? Lucius doesn't even know," Narcissa shrugged.
"Darlene," Mythica laughed.
"No," Narcissa replied with a stifled giggle.
"It turns out both boys have a little crush on the girl," Mythica said as she shook her head. "But Darlene stated that she's 'twelve years old and has no need for a boyfriend', can you believe that?"
"Actually I can."
"Who do you think she'll choose?" Mythica asked softly.
"Definitely Jack."
-Year Three-
Narcissa couldn't believe that she entered her third year already. It seemed like just yesterday she had the hat placed on her head and she was sorted into Slytherin. Life had been a jumbled mess her first year. All the sudden she was having stuff thrown at her. Stuff that she was unsure she would every use again, but you never know maybe one day she'll need to know the history of Hogwarts. Narcissa's first year had also proved that people were always right about her sisters. It took her awhile to realize how controlling and manipulative Bellatrix was. And sadly enough she finally realized how secretive and fickle Andromeda was. It was sad when she realized that she had nothing in common with her sisters.
Things hadn't been all bad her first year she had met a lot of wonderful people. She had met her best friend Darlene Demure. A girl that felt more like her sister then anyone else. Darlene may have been a little bit rude and crude, but it was rather funny at times. Narcissa would just take her comments as helpful criticism because to Darlene that was all they were. But what could Narcissa expect from a journalist's daughter.
Much like Darlene Narcissa met Jack Parkinson . . . who could be known as Lucius's only true friend and that's what Narcissa loved so much about him. Jack expected nothing from no one. He could do everything on his own and he only request was just for you to be a good friend. It amazed Narcissa how much Jack and Darlene were alike. Their sense of humor was almost identical. Narcissa had learned during her second year that the both of them had a crush on the other. She was wondering when the fact of their feelings would come out.
Narcissa had also met Rabastan Lestrange and just found him on the boarder line of insanity. One moment he would be kind and would make you smile, but then suddenly he would turn into some vicious beast. Rabastan could act so much like his brother in such an evil way, that it scared Narcissa. She would never say anything out loud about his weird mood swings, but she could tell that everyone else could notice.
Another friend that Narcissa was unsure about was Mythica Windle. There was something in the way Mythica acted that Narcissa had a hard time trusting. Narcissa knew that Mythica must felt the same way about her because they rarely talked alone together. But Lucius trusted and he liked Mythica, so Narcissa had no choice but to befriend the girl. Her longtime friend really seemed to like Mythica and Narcissa wanted to talk some sense into him, but she knew nothing would work. So as long as Lucius was friends with Mythica, Narcissa would try as well to be friends with her as well.
A person that Narcissa loved the most as a friend was Quinton, but that might have just been because Quinton liked Narcissa. It felt great to be like especially when she liked the boy back. They looked good together and he was so sweet to her. She remembered the day that they decided to become an 'official' couple. It was a Thursday in November and it felt absolutely perfect . . .
"Hey Quinn," Narcissa smiled as she ran up to the boy, as he traveled through the corridor.
"Hey Cissy," he said before blushing slightly at her.
It was a couple of months before that both Narcissa and Jack decided that they would just flirt and see were it lead. But for those past months it would seem that something was eating Quinton away.
"Are you alright Quinton?" Narcissa asked as they slowed their pace.
"Narcissa, I wanted to ask you a question," Quinton said as he pulled her to a bench, and they both sat down.
"Ask away," Narcissa smiled as he took a deep breath.
"I want to go out with you, Narcissa," Quinton said nervously the question lingering in his wavering voice.
Narcissa could feel her face move into a bright smile, "Oh, Quinton I would love that."
Quinton smiled before kissing her lightly on the cheek. "This is wonderful," he smiled.
"I agree, Quinn," Narcissa said as she hugged him tightly . . .
It had been four months since they began to go out and it was absolutely perfect—for awhile. Narcissa didn't know why, but she didn't think she liked Quinton that much anymore. At first it was fun and eventful, but now it was just lame and uneventful. Part of her wanted to tell Quinton how she felt, but every time she did she thought back to one fateful night . . .
"Narcissa," Quinton said as they sat on a small couch in the common room.
"Yes," Narcissa said softly as she dropped her quill onto the small table in from of them.
"I want to kiss you," Quinton whispered.
Narcissa could feel her face go bright red and she slowly looked at the Quinton and smiled. "I would like that very much."
Quinton smiled at her before leaning in gently to her face. Narcissa shut her eyes, and waited until his lips fell onto her lips. It was a soft and awkward kiss, but if felt absolutely wonderful. He pulled away and they both were blushing with an awkward smile on their lips.
"I think I may be falling in love with you, Narcissa Black."
Narcissa sighed as she thought back to his words. They were absolutely wonderful and everything a young girl—or a girl of any age—would love to hear. But Narcissa knew she couldn't exactly return the feeling especially now.
"If you don't like him then tell him it isn't working anymore," Darlene said simply as she threw her hair up in ponytail.
"I don't want to hurt his feelings," Narcissa sighed as she sat down on her bed.
"Then you're forced to stay with him your whole life," Darlene shrugged.
"I don't want that either," Narcissa groaned.
"Just go and get it done," Darlene demanded.
Narcissa nodded as she moved towards the door and left her dorm. She walked towards the common room hoping that she would see him there. She moved towards the open and heard two hush voices. Narcissa hid near the wall as she recognized both of the voices.
Inside the room Lucius and Bellatrix were both in a heated conversation. Both were standing in front of the blazing fire, which made both of their appearances seem evil. Bellatrix's eyes were blazing with intensity as were Lucius's pale gray eyes.
"You know who it is, Lucius, and I want to know," Bellatrix demanded.
"I'm keeping this secret in the up most confidence," Lucius smirked causing the eldest Black to growl.
"Who is my sister with?" Bellatrix asked coldly.
"Just some boy," Lucius said simply.
"I don't want to play games with you Lucy," Bellatrix replied curtly.
"You can't scare me anymore, Bella," Lucius said with an odd sense of happiness in his voice.
"I could tell that, Lucius," Bella said simply.
"I'm keeping Dromeda's secret," Lucius shrugged.
"Well, aren't you Mr. Wonderful always knowing the right way to treat a girl," Bellatrix laughed, "Why won't you tell me all about it Lucy Goosey?" Bellatrix giggled as she moved closer to Lucius.
"Seducing me isn't going to work," Lucius said as he pushed her away from him.
"You're going to end up just like me Lucius," Bellatrix snorted.
"No," Lucius said simply. "I'm not going to end up like you. Everyone hates you Bellatrix. There isn't a single person here that respects you they fear you. That's not what I want. I want people to respect me."
"Respect is fear, Lucius," Bellatrix laughed, "and someday you'll realize that."
"Cool," Lucius replied, as she walked away.
As she moved towards the girl's dormitory and once she was gone Narcissa came out of hiding.
Lucius turned to her, "Oh, hi Narcissa."
"Hey," Narcissa replied shyly before moving towards the fire to be by him.
"I guess you heard Bella and I," Lucius said as his eyes softened up to her.
"Yeah," Narcissa said quietly. "I get annoyed that you don't tell us, but you're a really good friend, Lucius."
"You think so?" Lucius replied as he sat down on the floor by the fire. "I'm so tired."
"Then go to bed," Narcissa suggested as he lay beside her.
"We haven't talked in awhile," Lucius said softly.
"No," Narcissa said happily. "You've been busy with Quidditch."
"Yeah," Lucius smiled. At the beginning of the year Lucius had tried out for Chaser and had the position practically thrown at him. "And you have Quinton."
Narcissa sighed, "Not for long."
"No," Lucius replied as he raised an eyebrow in question.
"I just don't feel for him like that anymore," Narcissa sighed.
Lucius smiled.
"Have you and Mythica decided anything yet?"
Lucius shook his head, before he shifted slightly.
"I miss you, Lucius," Narcissa sighed. "I miss my best friend."
"I miss you too," Lucius replied before they both leaned against the couch.
"We should do something fun this summer," Narcissa suggested, "Just like old times."
"I might be going to Greece with my mother," Lucius sighed. "She hates me spending so much time at home."
"That's still going on?" Narcissa asked softly.
"Yeah, just like always," Lucius replied blankly.
"Couldn't you—"
"Do anything? No, not unless I want to risk my future," Lucius said softly.
Narcissa smiled, "I think I'm going to go off to bed."
"Yeah, I should go off too," Lucius said as he got up off the floor offering her his hand.
"Thank you," Narcissa smiled as she took his hand and he pulled her up from the floor. It was then that Narcissa felt the spark that come when their hands met. Had she just imagined it? Or was she that tired?
"I'll see you later, Narcissa," Lucius smiled before moving to the boy's dormitory.
Narcissa nodded before moving to the girl's dormitory. But when she met the opening of the common room Quinton appeared smiling widely at her.
"Quinton," Narcissa said her heart sinking to her stomach.
"Yeah," Quinton smiled.
"We need to talk."