Chapter Six
'Get some sleep.' Were the last words Celeste heard from Alecto from that morning before she curled up asleep in her own bed. It was early Christmas Morning when there was light excited chattering from everyone. The young blonde moaned and turned onto her side to sleep some more. She knew it wasn't going to happen when an elf apparated into her room.
"Can a witch get any sleep around here?" Celeste shouted and threw a pillow at the elf who disapparated to get out of the way. Her head was hurting with all the new information she gotten last night. Having a long talk with Alecto earlier this morning about that day. Yawning with a stretch, Celeste got out of bed and looked into the mirror. Seeing the familiar sharp edges around her cheek bones much like Bellatrix.
"I guess I really am related. Though, it's not changing whom I am." Celeste spoke to herself as she brushed her hair. Hearing a small gurgling sound from the potion she had worked on for this day, taking a sip and gagged a little before feeling her head feel lighter than normal. She beamed as her hair was straight and well passed her waist. It was pure blonde again. Brushing it gently before slipping on the black dress robe for today's event. A small touch of makeup to outline her face. No dark circles shown under her eyes. Taking one last look into the mirror before heading out of her room.
Feeling like herself for the first time in a long time, Celeste entered the library and sat back down. Reading about prophecies in the Ministry of Magic. Light footsteps caused her to turn her head and smiled as Draco entered the room. He was dressed nicely. All black as the suit fitted him well.
"Good morning Celeste." Draco spoke as he sat next to her. His silver eyes were studying her as if he was meeting her for the first time. The young blonde witch found herself starring right back with a small smile. As she was meeting her twin brother for the first time. In fact, this was truly the first meeting again.
"Morning dear brother." Celeste smiled as she sat the book down again. Draco quickly looked at her and beamed. They conneceted right away with a long lost hug that was needed.
"Yes, I remember now. Though, I am pissed." The blonde witch spoke in a warning voice. Draco only nodded. "I just can't understand why it happened. Why would the Aurors tear families apart?" She asked and frowned again.
"Maybe because they are a bunch of idiots." Draco answered as Celeste nodded this time. "Come, we should go. Mum will be furious if we are late for breakfast." Draco warned. The twins both stood up and left the library together. Chatting about differences about magical and non magically families.
"Good, you're both here! Time to eat." Narcissa smiled as she sat down when Lucius pulled the chair out for his wife. Draco sat next to their father as Celeste on the other side of their mother. "Tonight, we'll have a little gathering with the others after dinner. We'll have hot chocolate and what not. Presents will be opened then." The blonde woman spoke.
"Can Celeste sing for us?" Draco asked as he began to eat. Celeste felt her face go full red mode.
"You can sing dear?" Lucius asked as the young blonde nodded.
"You should have heard her third year. She sang a solo. She's got a beautiful voice like mother." Draco bragged as Celeste placed her face into her hand.
"It's settled then. Celeste will perform a song in front of the group." Narcissa spoke.
"Thanks Draco and of course mother. If that is what you wish." The young witch spoke as Narcissa smiled and hugged her daughter tightly.
"Oh my dear Celeste. How I've missed you!" Narcissa spoke as she gave Celeste several kisses. Celeste smiled and gently waved her mother off.
"Come now. There's plenty of time for that now." Celeste smiled as she returned the hug. Breakfast for the first time in the Malfoy family is complete. Celeste and Draco talked about classes as their parents spoke of work.
"Who's Astoria?" Celeste asked Draco whom flushed deeply as his sister roared with laughter. Lucius chuckled as Narcissa was raging him with questions.
'Shut your mouth next time!' Draco hissed to his sister inside their heads. She couldn't help but laugh again while finishing their breakfast.
"Alright everyone. New outfits for dinner. We'll have dinner alone and then the others will join us. Celeste, I want to take a look at your hair. Goodness knows what will happen if it turns out like your aunt's." Hearing her mother speak as she shook her head.
Celeste found herself in her room again doing her homework. It came easily to her when it came to learning. As if she already knew everything. Studying always did pay off. Potions seemed to always get to her with Transfiguration. She loved Charms. More than anything. Well, anything to do with magic. She always topped Granger in this class. The only class she was on top of. Knowing O.W.L.s this year stressed her out even more. It then hit her. She now knew what she wanted to be. A Charms professor. The class came natural to her. When Charms did, as did other classes. She wasn't a sports person like Draco was whom seem to always boast about how great at Quidditch he is. For some reason, he wasn't bad. If not, actually really good after Potter. Smiling at the thought as she finished and carefully placed all her homework into the bag. Stretching as she finished her small lunch and went into the bathroom. Starting a hot bubble bath. She stripped and slipped into the water.
"Ahh. That's better." She spoke to herself as she yawned. Moving around a little to keep herself awake. Several minutes passed as she decided to wash up and do her hair. Quickly drying her hair before she gave it a small clean cut. Her hair now hanging down to the middle of her back.
"No more headaches." She smiled before looking at the time and freaked before quickly dressing. She added her usual makeup but decided to do a more mature look. Adding a light red lipstick upon her lips. She smiled at the results before leaving her room to join the others.
"Hello everyone." Celeste spoke as she gave a kiss upon her father's cheek who smiled and hugged her in return.
"Wow, we're almost identical." Draco smirked as his sister rolled her eyes at him with a chuckle. She flipped her hair at him before taking a seat next to him.
"Dinner needs to be short. The others are already arrived and waiting. Why did you cut your hair young lady?" Narcissa stopped as she looked at Celeste's hair and shook her head.
"I've been taking care of my own hair ever since I could read." Celeste replied with a frown. She heard her mother sigh and shake her head again. Dinner came and left as the elves quickly cleaned up the table.
"Shall we?" Lucius asked as he held his arm up for Narcissa who took it with a smile. She gave him a loving kiss. Celeste couldn't help but felt the awe coming she now has for her parents. They were so perfect and beautiful for each other.
"We shall." Draco added as he nudged Celeste. She snapped back to reality and took his arm with a smile. Their parents had lead the way into another room as her jaw dropped. It was the size of a ballroom. Several voices at once became silent as their eyes fell upon the Malfoys. Celeste felt her face burn as she looked down to her feet to hide her face.
"A Malfoy is never ashamed." Draco whispered. His twin nodded and held her head high again.
"That was some entrance!" Bellatrix's voice spoke as she went to get into a conversation with her sister. Celeste looked around for her brother and frowned as she spotted him by Pansy Parkinson. She was now confused.
'What's going on?' She asked him. Draco only turned his head halfway towards her.
'I can't let others know I'm truly with Greengrass. Keep it quiet will you?' Draco asked as Celeste nodded her head lightly. She pondered off to a corner to hide from others.
"You ready miss?" A small voice asked. She turned her head to see a young wizard holding drum sticks as she nodded. He lead the way over to the small stage.
"I'm Jarvis. This is Jonny, Jason, and Steve. We're the."
"Weird Sisters. I'm a huge fan." Celeste beamed as she shook their hands.
"I was told you'll be singing a song for them. We have the music ready." Jonny spoke as he began to strum on his guitar. Celeste nodded as she turned. Learning Jarvis was doing back up singing and she felt her face turn a little pink as the voices stopped talking to look. Celeste softly hummed as did Jarvis.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now
When she had finished, she smiled as the group clapped. She felt her heart beating rather fast at the moment. Her eyes caught someone's. Her's found the gentle browns of Alecto's who was smiling at her as she was clapping along with the others. Celeste smiled at her favorite dark witch but the blushed. Something came alive in her stomach. Butterflies began for the first time. She quickly looked away and handed the mic back to Jarvis who began their normal rock music. Celeste was too busy fighting the monster that came alive inside her.
'Be careful. She's a lot more powerful than your think.' Draco's voice spoke. Celeste had forgotten that Draco was connected to her more than anyone else.
'Right. Thanks for the warning. If anyone asks. I'm heading to bed.' Celeste added as she slipped out of the room. She could hear the celebration carrying on through out the Manor. The silent night outside was dark and covered in white snow. Celeste headed to her room for the night.