"Oh, I could love you but I'm not yet what you what you want. Oh, anyone could love you. But you've gotta find where you belong."

"So then-Are you even listing to me? Lucius!"

Piper's angry screech rang in my ears. I turned my gaze away from Cissa and forced an apologetic smile.

"Yes, go on. I'm hanging on your every word."

Piper scowled and continued her dull tail. Slowly, I glanced back at Cissa. She was laughing, a tinkling, and bell-like sound. Our time together had been limited, with Piper as my shadow and with Cissa constantly under her sister's watchful eyes, we were kept apart.

Andromeda had made it clear she didn't approve of our friendship, Bellatrix felt the same. So, they made sure Cissa was within seeing distance at all times. Truly a nuisance, an utter nuisance.

One of Piper's fools burst in, out of breath. "Piper! Come quick! Andrea's gone and bought the same dress as you! It's horrible!"

Piper stood, her face contorted with rage. "Excuse me, Lucius, darling. I 've got something to take care of."

I nodded and watched her storm away, relieved.

I looked over to Cissa, surprised to see that her sisters had left as well.

"Finally!" I thought.

Cissa looked up at me, grinning. Apparently she thought the same.

We quickly made our way out to the courtyard, bundled up in our winter cloaks, watching the snow fall.

I think that this is one of the things I miss the most about my Cissa. Just her being there, just the simple things, the long walks, the way the snow shone in her hair, how her blue eyes sparked.

We talked of nothing and thought of nothing. She made me realize the importance of nothingness, the importance of being.

We sat on a fallen log, looking up at the stars.

"My sisters don't like you. Why?" She wasn't looking at me. She continued to gaze at the stars, smiling; as if she'd asked why the sky was blue.

I considered telling her the truth, telling her about how I'd broke my promise, about how I was a murderer. I really did.

"I haven't the slightest idea."

She nodded, still looking at the sky. I sat there, watching her, taking in everything.

"All of the Blacks are named after the stars. Did you know that?"

I shook my head. "I did not."

She pointed to the sky. "See, there's the Andromeda galaxy, and Bellatrix. Over there is Sirius' constellation. And Cygnus, Regulus, so on and so on." She smiled. "Such beautiful stars."

I continued to look at the sky. "Indeed. But where is Narcissa in this sky? I would like to see her."

Her smile flattered. "I'm not named after a star." She looked down and began to play with her scarf. "Not important enough, I guess." Her eyes found mine.

I brushed a strand of hair from her face. "Cissa…"

She gulped. "I've never told anyone that before…It was silly of me. I apologize."

I wrapped an arm around her. "You're much more important than any old star. Your light is far more precious, so much more special. Remember that, Cissa. Remember that."

She inched closer to me. "Lucius…I-"

"There you are!" Piper stormed through the brush, along with Andromeda. "We've been looking for you two!"

"Cissy! Bella and I were worried sick! Come here before you catch a cold!" Andromeda shot me a glare. "I do hope everything is alright." She scowled.

I bowed my head. "Just fancied a look at the stars."

"Well I'll give you much more interesting things to look at once we get inside." Piper dragged me to my feet as Andromeda did the same to Narcissa.

I felt Piper grab my hand as we walked away. I fought the urge to look back at Cissa. I didn't belong with her, my place was with Piper…Or so I thought.

-Long time no see, bros ;)-