"To bed Vanice. We have a busy day tomorrow. I will not ask you twice." Said my Mother from the Library entrance.
Rolling my eyes behind the book titled 'Charming the Charmed', I put it on the tall pile of books next to me that had steadily grew through the hours I was here.
"I'll be in bed the next time you see me Mother." I assured.
She nodded and walked out, leaving me with the dwindling fire.
"Skibby, charge yourself with the chimney. I'm going to bed." I said to the empty room.
No sooner than I had taken a step out the library, I heard the scuffle of the books being put back in place and the fire being put out.
The hallways were lit ominously, and with each step towards my bedroom, I became sleepier. Finally, the door to my room was visible, and I hurried inside. The curtains were already closed, my pajamas were on my bed, and the fire was starting to heat up my room.
Once I was in my pajamas, I slid into bed, curling up and covering my feet with the blanket. The amulet was still on my neck when I fell asleep.
"Now, when we arrive, I want polite greetings. If addressed to, you-"
"Respond respectively. Yes Mother. We understand, don't we Aletta?"
I looked down at her and fixed the silver bow she had on her hair. She nodded at me and smiled at Mother.
"Alright, we're using Floo Powder to get there. No use wasting time using Muggle Transportation. Your father will go first, then me, Vanice and Aletta."
I nodded for what was about the fiftieth time.
"Can I do it Mummy?" Aletta asked, tugging on Mother's black dress.
"Go ahead dear."
She squealed and ran to the container full of Floo Powder, threw some at the fire and watched in awe as it turned from ember red to sapphire green.
"Malfoy Manor!" Father yelled, then walked into the fireplace.
"Alright. Vanice dear, check yourself in the mirror before you go. I already have, and so has Aletta." Said Mother, taking a step towards the fire. "To Malfoy Manor!"
The mirror was next to the fire pit in the living room, so I slid over and did a quick analysis.
My hair was down, straight, and I had brushed it back it a bit so that there was a bump on the top. I don't wear makeup, but my naturally thick and long lashes and my pink lips made it seem so. The Slytherin pendent was still around my neck. I was wearing a dark pair of skinny jeans, black flats and a white button up blouse with no sleeves. Nothing was out of place, except...
"Aletta! Is my blouse wrinkled?" I asked her turning around.
"A bit." She said impatiently.
Not wasting a second, I ran to my room and pulled out a green tank top that was crisscrossed at the back. Once I got back to the chimney, two minutes were gone.
"Alright Aletta. See you at the Manor." I said, walking up to the fire. "To Malfoy Manor!"
I tucked my elbows in and stepped into the fire grate, closing my eyes and scrunching up my nose. When I felt as if I was slowing down, I stuck my foot out and stopped the travel.
"Vanice, we were wondering how long it was going to take you to arrive." Said a silky feminine voice.
A hand was stuck under my nose and I took it, using it to help me out of the chimney. There was beautiful furniture everywhere, magnificent paintings and wonderful decorations. I followed the hand that I was holding and saw that it belonged to non other than Lucius Malfoy.
"Sir." I said immediately, dropping his hand and giving a curt bow.
Next to him was a very pretty woman with division of brown hair on the top half of her head and light blonde hair on the bottom half, giving me a warm smile and a wave. It was Narcissa Malfoy. I have seen them before, through pictures and stories, but it was nice to finally see them in the flesh.
"Hello dear. Your parents are waiting for you in the dining room. Draco can take you." She said, indicating to a boy about my age with blonde hair identical to Lucius, only put back with gel and shorter.
"Go on. We'll wait for your sister." Narcissa encouraged.
I nodded and gave her a smile, then went to Draco's side.
"You must be Vanice." He said to me once we were in the corridors.
"Yes, and you're Draco. First year at Hogwarts?"
He nodded and was about to say something else, but we had already reached the dining room.
"Time to eat!" Said Narcissa's voice behind us.
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~•~•AFTER LUNCH~•~•
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"What a lovely garden." I said as a walked through the rose bushes.
"Yes, well, I'm used to it." Draco said.
After lunch, our parents had encouraged us to walk around the manor, and I had found the garden. Draco was very serious and boring to talk to, but I was not one to judge quickly, unless you judge me first.
Apparently, he was also Pureblood as came from a Slytherin line of family. Which was a reason why our parents were friends.
"Why don't you talk?" I asked him as I petted a Mandrake leaf.
"I dunno. If Crabbe and Goyle were here, maybe I'd talk more." He mumbled kicking a rock.
"Who's Crabbe and Goyle?" I asked stopping to turn around and look at him.
"None of your business." He spat at me, crossing his arms.
"Well fine. You brought them up." I hissed back, heading back to the mansion.
"You can't handle a joke!" He yelled at me.
Annoyed, I walked back to him and put my finger in his face, making him back up in surprise and fear.
"I can handle a joke, but don't be rude, or else it's a whole different story."
He looked at me with a solid expression on his face until he took a step back. The he smirked at me.
"Well, edgy aren't you? Not the first time that it's happened, but...you're OK. For a girl, that is." He suddenly said, crossing his arms. "And Crabbe and Goyle are my best friends."
I was stunned for a second. He had just gotten me frustrated, something you shouldn't do, and now he was saying that I was alright? I stared agape at him, wondering whether to walk off or yell.
"Flies will get in there of you don't close your mouth." Draco chuckled, snapping me back to reality.
Rolling my eyes and smirking, I decided that I didn't matter anymore. He had, in some way, apologized.
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Hey, second chapter! Like I promised, Draco made an appearance. I'm really excited to write this story up, and I'm glad that people are actually reading it. Thank you so much! Well, that's all for now, so see you guys next chapter!