Once downstairs, I quickly wave at the receptionist and open the door, fresh air greeting my face, my brown hair with dark green highlights flying everywhere. Before I step out, though, I check one more time that I am now wearing shoes, not wanting to repeat the time when I went to have dinner in Diagon Alley and only noticed that I was barefoot when people kept staring at my like I had grown two heads.

I step out into the street, still blushing because of this recent embarrassment. Personally I felt that it was too warm but I guess that even Britain can't be cold on August 30th. I quickly walk towards Diagon Alley, feeling greatly excited at the idea of buying my school supplies.

My first stop is Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions. The old witch takes my measurements, repeats about a thousand times that my body is disproportionate, and tells me that my ten sets of school robes, skirts and shirts will be ready at 6pm. I pay for my articles and make my way towards the door, when Madame Malkin calls out my name:

'Miss DeVilliers,' she yells in order to be heard in the noisy store, 'which badge should I stitch on the robes?'

'Slytherin, of course,' I answer already halfway out the door.

As soon as I get out, I spot Draco and Narcissa walking in a hushed way towards Knockturn Alley. Curiosity taking the best of me, I decide to follow them. By the way, Draco really does look good from behind! After some more walking, they stop in front of Borgin and Burkes, both making sure that they are not being followed before entering.

Feeling proud that I managed to hide just in time, I don't notice three people approaching. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder, which makes me turn around and come face to faces with the Golden Trio.

'Who are you and why are you following Malfoy?' Harry Potter asks in an urgent voice. I can already tell that we won't be friends.

'The first is none of your business and the second is not true,' I answer, my sassiness showing through.

'Oh yeah,' the girl retorts, 'Then what are doing in Knockturn Alley?'

'Could ask you the same question,' I reply giving her a murderous stare. Alright, I am very small at barely 5'1'' but running around with Death Eaters is very useful, for instance it taught me how look menacing. 'As for me, I have some shopping to do.'

Not wanting to stay near them one more second, I impulsively decide to enter Borgin and Burkes as well. Truth to be told I wasn't particularly interested in the articles displayed in this shop but I had to keep an eye on Malfoy.

'Hello Miss, how may I help you?' An old wizard, Borgin, is standing in front of me, looking at me intensely, probably deciding whether or not I can be trusted.

At that moment, I spot the Malfoys towards the end of the store, standing in front of what seems to be an old cabinet.

The old man clears his throat, clearly awaiting a reply.

'I am here to buy,' I improvise quickly.

'And what do you want to buy?' he asks, still eyeing me suspiciously.

'I don't know. Surprise me!'

Borgin furrows his brows but leaves me alone and disappears behind a door on the left side of the store.

This is my chance, I think quickly, and start walking towards the Malfoys, making it look like I am wandering around aimlessly and looking through the various articles. None of them have yet seen me since they continue speaking in hushed voices with Mr. Burke.

'So,' Draco whispers,' the twin is at Hogwarts?' He asks, pointing at a dark, wooden cabinet.

'Yes, but no one knows where exactly the cabinet is at Hogwarts. It could be everywhere and Merlin knows that school is a real maze. Besides,' Mr. Burke adds, 'The twin is rumoured to be broken.'

'I don't care,' Draco says hastily, 'I'll buy this cabinet but you have to keep it in the store.'

At that moment, I can feel a hand on my shoulder. First, Scarface and now this disgusting old wizard, I'm really getting tired of people touching my left shoulder today!

I turn around, flashing the old man a bright, sarcastic smile. Still thinking about the conversation I just witnessed, I buy the old (and apparently strongly cursed) necklace that Borgin brought me, even though I'm not really interested in it.

I decide to go back to Diagon Alley since I still have to buy the schoolbooks. On my way there, I keep thinking about the old cabinet, and in no time I manage to piece Draco's plan: He wants to find the twin which is at Hogwarts, repair it and use it to get us into Hogwarts. Smart, just like his father, I think, a smirk appearing on my lips, as I enter Flourish and Blotts.

I am skimming through a very interesting thriller, the schoolbooks already in my basket, when I can feel once again a hand on my shoulder. This is really pissing me off!

'What do you want, Scarface?' I sass acidly while turning around.

'Scarface?' Draco replies, looking confused. I must admit that he does look cute when he is furrowing his brows.

'I thought you were Potter,' I explain, feeling slightly embarrassed at my outburst.

His smirks, and stretches out a hand. 'The ennemies of my ennemies are my friends. I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy,' he introduces himself.

'I'm Alexandra DeVilliers,' I answer, shaking his hand which seems to be twice the size of mine. I notice, however, that his skin is very smooth.

'Miss DeVilliers,' he smiles, obviously trying to seduce me, 'What are you doing after book shopping?' He asks, glancing quickly at my basket. Seriously? I'm not that I easy…
'Leaving,' I respond, my lips sporting a very fake smile as I feel slightly insulted.

I walk towards the check out and luckily there is no queue so I manage to leave the store rather quickly. I go back to Madame Malkin's to pick up my clothes before going back to the hotel.

This chapter is rather short but I had to end it here or else it would have been an awfully long chapter.

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