Chapter Six – What a day

He could stare helplessly at his photo album for days just staring deeply at what he saw before him. Maybe he was going crazy? But with everything that has happened to him in his short life he was allowed to go crazy. Horrible parents, miserable childhood, three crazy best friends, popularity based on fear, and now a dreaded fear that he had made the wrong decision. Who wouldn't go crazy with all of that going on?

Lucius groaned as he flipped another page in his photo album staring at the group he saw. It was of him and the Black sisters all smiling and waving. It was taken back when he was thirteen only a couple of years before. He was sitting in the middle of a nice new couch, Andromeda and Narcissa on either side of him, and with Bellatrix standing above him. Deep down he couldn't help but feel as if the girls were like sisters to him.

Flipping the page again he turned to see a picture of him and Bella standing beside a window in the Slytherin common room. She was smirking at the camera as he stared out the window. Bella was like the elder sister he never had. She was angry and defiant, yet Lucius felt nothing but the up most respect for her. Out of all the Black sisters she was his least favorite, but he did hold some love for her.

He looked below the picture to view himself and Andromeda laughing under a tree by the lake. She was sitting so close to him that almost everyone would think they were a couple. It was far from the truth. She was clingy and he didn't mind. They could talk about anything and had a best friend slash brother-sister relationship. Out of all the Black sisters she was the one he felt most 'sibling' like to, but all the love he had for her was strictly 'family' related and the same went for her.

Lucius turned to the next page and smiled as he noticed his picture with Narcissa. They were at the Black's annual ball. She was linking arms with him. Both smiling at each other and giving each other a look of absolute—something? That's what made Lucius so frustrated. He didn't know what that 'something' was. It was a look on both of their faces that he had only seen once in his life and that was between Mr. and Mrs. Black. But could it be love? Was Lucius really in love with Narcissa? Could he be? Then what did he feel for Mythica?

He looked at the next picture taken at the beginning of this year. He was standing with Mythica. She had the same look that Narcissa held for him as she looked up to him, but he didn't seem to hold the same look for her. What did it all mean? Lucius was going out with her and he swore he felt something for here. But was it? Or was it anything at all?

Lucius got up from his bed and groaned. Mythica was making his life miserable lately. She was being incredibly clingy. Suddenly she was there holding his hand, hugging him tightly, or trying to snog him around everyone. He didn't mind those things, but all the time—there was a time and place. Not only that but she hated all his friends—all of them. Darlene was too annoying. Jack mentioned Narcissa too much. Andromeda presumably liked Lucius more then 'friends'. Rabastan stared at her funny. Bellatrix wrote him too much. And Narcissa held a secret that Mythica didn't like.

Lucius wasn't sure what to do. It was getting down right annoying because they were his friends. He sighed as he threw on his shoes. At the moment it wasn't the thing that mattered. No, right now he needed to pick out the Quidditch team.

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Narcissa walked down the corridors beside Jack and he was looking angrier then usual. "Do you think I'll make it?"

"You better," Jack said angrily, "Because there is no way that I'm going to be around with that wench any longer."

"What did Mythica do this time?" Narcissa sighed as they exited Hogwarts and moved towards the Quidditch field.

"I'm not allowed to talk about you around Lucius," Jack said as he moved his hands around his face in a mocking way.

"What is her deal?" Narcissa asked angrily.

"Lucius is like her puppy," Jack said angrily. "Except no one else gets to play with him or talk to him."

"Jack that made no sense," Narcissa chuckled as they sat down on a bench beside the field.

"Okay, but he's been my closest friend," Jack said as he growled slightly. "The other day she told Lucius not to hang around Rabastan that often because he gives her odd looks."

"That's because Rabastan likes her," Narcissa groaned. "What else has she done?"

"She reads Bella's letters before Lucius is allowed to read them and she follows Andromeda when Lucius and Dromeda leave to talk."

"That's a little extreme," Narcissa said calmly. "I heard Darlene isn't allowed to be friends with Lucius anymore?"

"Yeah," Jack said with a slight laugh. "I guess Darlene is too annoying."

Narcissa chuckled, "Mythica is crazy. What does Lucius see in her anyway?"

Jack made some kissing faces before laughing at Narcissa's disgusted reaction.

"Jack that's disgusting," Narcissa groaned.

"That's all they do," Jack said exasperated.

"Well it's nasty," Narcissa said as she rolled her eyes.

"I wish he would've asked you out," Jack said simply.

"What? Me?" Narcissa asked feeling rater surprised.

Jack blushed suddenly and turned his attention to other Slytherins coming out onto the field.

"Jack what is it?"

"Lucius likes you," Jack said shyly.

"What?" Narcissa laughed before blushing.

"He does," Jack replied angrily. "And he keeps denying it, and denying it."

"But that's insane," Narcissa laughed. "He's never mentioned anything about that before."

"Of course not," Jack laughed cruelly.

Narcissa smiled lightly, "It doesn't matter he has Mythica."

"But you want him too," Jack said before Narcissa made a small choking sound.

"What? I do not," Narcissa added defensively.

"Are you sure about that?" Jack said as he raised one of his dark eyebrows.

Narcissa blushed, "So what? I'm allowed to like him if I want."

"Then do something about it!"

"You do something about Darlene and I'll do something about Lucius," Narcissa said defensively.

"What?" Jack asked as he jumped up from the bench.

"You know exactly what I mean," Narcissa said blankly.

"You're just scared to do anything about Lucius."

"What?" Lucius asked as he walked over to the two.

"Nothing," Narcissa said quickly as she blushed furiously.

"Yeah," Jack agreed.

"I swore I heard my name," Lucius said softly.

"Just telling Jack how you wanted me to try out, so I'm here," Narcissa smiled.

"That's great," Lucius beamed. "I was getting worried that I would have to make Mythica Seeker."

Narcissa's face fell, "Seeker?"

"Yeah," Lucius said, as Darlene came over as well.

"I can't be Seeker," Narcissa laughed.

"Yeah you can," Lucius smiled. "It's all planned. Andromeda and I discussed it last night. Well I have to get it started."

Narcissa watched as Lucius walked away.

"Seeker? You didn't say I was supposed to be Seeker!" Narcissa shouted as she hit Jack on the arm.

"You're fast," Jack laughed as Darlene came over.

"Come on, Cissy," Darlene smiled, "You know can do it."

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Lucius sat beside Narcissa in the common room. They both laughed as he hid the Quidditch list from her.

"Why can't I see it?" Narcissa giggled as she tried to grab it from him.

"Because I'm going to post it in exactly three minutes," Lucius laughed as Narcissa tried to grab it from behind his back.

"Come on," Narcissa laughed as she practically fell on him.

"Lucius," Mythica said as she moved over to them. "Narcissa," she added briefly.

"Oh . . . hey . . . Mythica," Narcissa said as she moved slightly away from him.

"Have you posted the list yet?" Mythica asked angrily.

"No," Lucius said as he shook his head.

"Well, you might want to get it over with."

"Mythica I said I was sorry," Lucius said as he got up from the couch.

"Whatever," Mythica said as she stole his spot.

Lucius rolled his eyes as he posted the list on the bulletin board. The moment it fell on the board he was violently pushed away.

Darlene was the first to shout before hugging Rabastan who was right beside her. "We're beaters together!"

Narcissa smiled as she moved to the list. Avery soon padded her on the back, "We're on the team."

Narcissa smiled, and stared at the list wondering what she had made.

Parkinson – Keeper - returning

Lestrange – Beater - returning

Demure – Beater - new

Malfoy – Chaser - returning

Avery – Chaser - new

A. Black – Chaser - returning

N. Black – Seeker - new

Narcissa couldn't help but scream. "I'm the Seeker!"

Everyone gathered around Narcissa and hugged her and congratulating her.

Lucius soon threw his arms around her and her whole world went blank. "I thought you didn't want to be Seeker."

"Shut up, Lucius," Narcissa giggled as she hugged him tightly. She quickly glanced at Mythica and shed didn't look too happy.

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Narcissa almost threw up. Why did she sign up for Quidditch? It was her first game and she felt as though she was going to fall into a million pieces. She had never felt so nervous in her life.

"Alright," Lucius said happily as he moved around the team. "It's just like practice. Just don't mess up and don't get scared. I mean come on its Ravenclaw. Their team isn't that good this year."

"He's right we watched them practice last week and they were pathetic," Andromeda said simply.

"Let's just kick some raven butt already," Darlene said as she jumped up off her bench and moved towards the door.

"Okay let's go," Lucius smiled and the rest of the team followed her.

Narcissa moved to the door, but before she could Lucius grabbed her hand. "Are you nervous?"

Narcissa looked down at their connected hands and smiled. "I'm a little nervous."

"We'll take care of you, Cissy," Lucius smiled. "I'm not going to let you get hurt."

Narcissa smiled as he squeezed her hand slightly before letting go. "Just look out for that Snitch."

Narcissa nodded before they both left the room. Her heart was pounding as they enter the field.

They joined of the rest of the team as they were told the rules of the game.

"Malfoy I want a clean game."

Lucius nodded and they all took off into the air. Narcissa clutched onto her broom and watched as people flew by.

The whole game was a blur. She just tried to catch the snitch. She wanted it to be over as quickly as it began. Occasionally she would hear an announcement of the score and was quite surprised to find that Ravenclaw was as bad as they suspected. Narcissa smiled as they Slytherins scored again and again. Then out of no where the snitch was in front of her and quickly into her hand. The game was over and Narcissa's mind slowly faded back into reality.

They all landed towards the ground and Narcissa was soon swarmed by her teammates. She was giggling uncontrollably as she was met by congratulations. Then before she could get away she was thrown up into someone's arms.

"I told you that you wouldn't get hurt," Lucius smiled as she hugged her tightly.

Narcissa felt her heart stopped as he hugged her closely in a way he never had before. Lucius chuckled as he looked up into her face. "Positively amazing that's what you are, Cissy."

Narcissa bit her lip as she looked directly into his face. "Lucius—I."

"Yes, Cissy," Lucius said as he unconsciously moved towards her face.

"I really like—"

"Darlene is snogging Jack!" Someone shouted and Lucius and Narcissa pulled away from each other.

In front of them Jack and Darlene were holding each other closely. They were kissing each other as if no one was around them. Lucius let out a low wolf whistle and they broke apart laughing.

"Darlene Demure, I love you," Jack laughed as he hugged her quickly.

"And I you, Jack Parkinson," Darlene laughed as he carried her off the field.

"It's about time," Lucius smiled as he let Narcissa down.

Suddenly Mythica came over to the both of them and moved Narcissa out of the way to force her lips upon Lucius's. Narcissa felt herself gag slightly as Mythica pulled away.

"Good game," Mythica said in a voice Narcissa hoped she would never hear again.

"Thanks Myth, but Cissy won it," Lucius smiled as Mythica turned to Narcissa.

"That reminds me," she smiled as Narcissa. "Can I have a word?"

Narcissa regrettably nodded and Mythica led her to the girl's locker room.

"That was amazing, Cissy," Mythica smiled as they came into the locker room.

Andromeda and Darlene were in front of them as they entered the locker room. Both were laughing loudly.

"Hey Mythica," Andromeda smiled as Mythica glared at her.

"Don't 'hey' me, Black," Mythica snapped as she turned to Narcissa.

"What are you trying to pull?"

"Excuse me?" Narcissa asked silently.

"You heard me," Mythica said as she folded her arms across her chest.

"Leave her alone," Darlene said angrily as she moved between the two of them.

"Shut up, Demure," Mythica said as she took a threatening step towards Darlene. "This is between me and the slut."

"Slut? Who are you calling a slut?" Narcissa asked angrily as she pushed Darlene out of the way.

"Um . . . the little boyfriend stealer," Mythica said curtly.

"What?" Narcissa asked trying to act as innocent as possible.

"You're hanging all over my boyfriend!" Mythica shouted angrily. "You were about to kiss him!"

Narcissa could feel her sister and Darlene's eyes on her, but she couldn't help herself. "Maybe he wanted to kiss me!"

"I don't care! He's my boyfriend!" Mythica shouted as she lunged at Narcissa, but Darlene held her back.

"Mythica calm down," Andromeda said calmly as she moved towards the group of girls. "So Narcissa likes Lucius can you really blame her?"

"Oh, why don't you shut up, you filthy muggle lover," Mythica snarled.

All eyes fell on Andromeda and she was licking her lips nervously. "How did you know?"

"Do you honestly think I would let you run around with my boyfriend and not do anything about it? I followed the two of you around. He would walk you down to the Hufflepuff dormitory. There he would leave you with Ted Tonks."

Andromeda bit her lip and stared at Narcissa and Darlene both of which were shocked. "How could you do that?"

"Lucius is my boyfriend and when he's sneaking out with another girl . . . well, I just couldn't handle that."

"But it's my life! Lucius had nothing to do with it!"

"You're Lucius's friend," Mythica snapped, "You're all Lucius's friends. And I hate you all! How could you all conspire against me to have this slut take my boyfriend?" Mythica shouted while pointing at Narcissa. "You're all horrible. You're a slut! And you Darlene are so annoying! Andromeda you're a muggle loving fool! Jack is a pain! Rabastan is just plain stupid! And Bellatrix is too disturbing! You all are over!" Mythica shouted as she moved towards the door.

"Don't any of you talk to Lucius," with that she left leaving three shocked girls.

Andromeda broke into tears as she ran out of the locker room.

"Why would she ruin our day like that?" Darlene asked as she bit her lip slightly.

Narcissa gave a sad look before sighing. "I almost kissed Lucius."

Darlene smiled as she hugged Narcissa. "And I snogged Jack Parkinson!"

"I'm so happy for you, Darlene," Narcissa smiled. "But I have to talk to Lucius and my sister."

"Oh, yeah," Darlene said before sighing. "You don't think Dromeda is actually dating Ted Tonks?"

"I don't care," Narcissa sighed, "I just want my sister to be happy."

Narcissa left the locker room without even changing. What a day it had turned out to be: won the Quidditch game, almost kissing Lucius, Mythica telling her off, and now her sister's secret boyfriend was nothing more then a muggle. Narcissa sighed before moving into the castle.