~Lost in the Summer Haze~ (closed)

[Draco Malfoy]

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We're Just
Misguided Ghosts

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The weather had been unseasonably hot that week, even for Southern England, the temperature outside staying at around 90 degrees (32.2 Celsius)

For the Muggle population it was unbearable, and Muggle News stations were already warning of another possible drought.

In Wiltshire County, it was just as terrible.

Draco Malfoy was completely unaware of it.

The boy had been sitting inside in the privet study just off his bedroom, pert nose stuffed between the pages of a potions book. A regular sight, anytime of the year, but particularly during the summer months, when he so often was hard pressed to find a means to pass the time.

Being an only child had its share of draw backs too. One of which being that there was no one to talk to during the summer.

Luckily, this year, respite had been found: Lavinia Snape and Draco's godfather Severus Snape, would be coming over for a few weeks.

Narcissa Malfoy, Draco's loving, if overbearing mother, was away on holiday, so there was no fear of her and Severus waging war on one another anytime in the foreseeable future.

Draco was awaiting their arrival, but in the meantime he'd sealed himself away in his cool, dark study, blissfully unaware of the summer heat or fears of water shortages. For Draco there was no such thing as a water shortage, if he needed water, he'd just use the Aguamenti spell and make some.

Still it was horribly dull, and he wished something would happen already. The wards around the manor meant that he could use magic without being detected. But honestly, right now even going out and pranking the house elves held no charm for him. What he really needed was someone to talk to. He wondered mildly at where his father could possibly be...

'Probably off tending to those blasted Peacocks of his.' The boy thought sourly.

Had Draco been aware of the scorching heat outside, he'd have probably sat, fondly wishing that all those blasted birds would roast it the sun...


The Ones We
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Words~ 334
Notes~ Dray hates the Peacocks with a passion.
Tags~ Draco, Lavinia, Severus, Lucius!
Color Code~ "Me Talking" 'Me Thinking' "Others Talking"
Lyrics~ Misguided Ghosts, Paramore
Credit~ Starz3z @ Caution 2.0!

[Lavinia Snape]

The dark haired figures walked side by side together, two suitcases floating behind them as if enchanted by magic. Indeed the bags were enchanted by magic. One of the figures was adorned with a black billowy robe, the type that a judge at court would wear. The other was shorter than the first, adorned with clothing one would see as normal. The second person had long hair.

"Father, how long are we staying here? You know Mom is going to be worried about me," Lavinia Snape asked the man walking next to her.

Severus Snape, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, continued to walk and kept on looking straight ahead. "Lavinia, your mother already knows that you and I will be spending a few weeks with the Malfoys. You, young lady, need not worry."

The two Snapes were so much alike. Lavinia and Severus were both quiet and usually kept to themselves. The only time the two Snapes were outgoing was when they were together in one room.

Nia enjoyed having her biological father around her. Hogwarts was truly a second home to her. It was the place where she felt like she could truly be herself. Nia was able to laugh with her friends and actually have fun without being around her sister and step father. Lavinia hated being at home around her Gryffindor sister and her step father. The only bright sides to her summers was spending time with her little brother and talking to her mother. Nia also enjoyed the few weeks throughout the summer where she went to live with Severus.

The two of them were currently walking to the Malfoy Manor. Lavinia felt like there was something else about this meeting, something that was different than other times they spent time at the Malfoy's wonderful abode. Nia loved being at the Malfoy Manor. Draco and Nia were practically brother and sister. He was the brother she should have had to replace the annoying little sister she got stuck with. Nia should have had Draco and her brother, Patrick, as her siblings instead of Abigail and Patrick. Summers at the Malfoy Manor was usually spent walking around the Manor with either Draco or Axis, her cat, making a few potions with Draco, or even just talking and laughing with Draco.

Nia glanced at her father. "Why do I feel like there is something different about this visit, Dad?"

Severus looked at his daughter with his dark eyes. "Lavinia Aurelia Snape, there is nothing different about this visit from our past ones. As long as Narcissa is not here, it will be normal. If she is there, things might be different.

Severus and Lavinia were standing in front of the great magnificent door of the Manor. Severus took hold of the door knocker and slammed it down on the wooden door.


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[LUCIUS MALFOY]

Lucius Armand Malfoy

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It was one of those rare days when Mr.Malfoy actually had a day-off. Even a fame lover like him bound to be bored of all the work sometimes. However, that was not entirely true. Lucius had to stay at the mansion today. They were expecting a pair of important guests, his closest friend Severus Snape and the man’s daughter. Narcissa had gone with her friend on a trip and wouldn’t be back for a while, which mean he had to be at the manor to welcome the guests.

Usually, Lucius wouldn’t agree to do such thing for the house elves could do that just fine. But Severus was one of the rare cases. He respected the fellow Slytherin, even thought of him as a younger brother back when they were students. Besides, he also had some matters he wanted to discuss with the man later, some very important matters.

Just as he was standing in the drawing room on second floor, looking outside through the big windows, the Malfoy saw two familiar figures closing in on his manor. The magnificent steel gate, which was magically enchanted, opened itself to them. Figuring it was time to go, Lucius checked his robe again to make sure he was looking as perfect as ever, then made his way downstairs.

Just as he arrived at the lobby, he heard the knocks on the wooden door. The Malfoy flicked his fingers. One of his house elves appeared in front of him, in a fearful way. The manor’s owner didn’t have to give out any order for the creature guessed what it had to do. The elf quickly made its way to the door and opened it.

Behind the door, as he predicted, was Severus and his daughter. Lucius took a short moment to observe the two special guests.

Severus was having that cold look in his eyes as always. There was nothing much to be said about his old friend anymore. His daughter, on the other hand, was more expressive. The girl looked decent so far, probably even pretty. He didn’t pay much attention to the girl in their previous visits, but this time he finally took notice. Of course there were reasons behind it that only he should know.

Mr.Malfoy smiled welcomingly as he walked toward them and extended the hand not holding his walking cane for a handshake. He knew pretty well Snape wasn’t a fan of friendly hugging. “Severus. You made it.”

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Talking
Thinking
Other people's talking (or the character didn't say it out loud)
C O M M E N T: yup, not a very long post but oh well XD
T A G G E D: Lavinia and Draco
S T A T U S: Done

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[Draco Malfoy]

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Draco sighed and was just turning the page when one of the house elves, Dotty? Dokey? Dosie? Honestly he couldn't be bothered to try and remember just then (His father would probably be horrified to learn that his son had even taken the time to ASK the house elves their names... In Draco's defense, he felt it pertinent to know the name of the ones handling his food and such.) he was still far to bored and that in turn was making him irritable.

"Speak." Draco ordered, with a absent minded wave of the hand, eyes still glued on the page of his book.

"Pardons Master Draco sirs, but yours guests has arrived. Theys out in the foyer sirs." Dorry, yes, that was the elf's name, Draco realized. The good news making him feel far less adverse to the elf's presence.

Draco calmly marked his page, and set the book on the desk, before raising gracefully from his chair.

Malfoy's were always elegant in their movements.

"Very good. You may go now." Draco replied regally.

The elf bowed deeply, and disappeared with a crack.

Draco straightened his tunic and trousers, checked that he was dust free, and that his hair looked presentable, and then made his way out of his rooms, and down the hallway, toward the main staircase to go down to and greet Nia and Sev. As he made his way, he still had no inkling of the devastating heat outside, the Malfoy Manor was after all charmed to keep a temperate climate all year long.

Draco arrived just as his father spoke.

“Severus. You made it.”

'Well obviously father...' The young man thought rolling his eyes, aloud he addressed his Godfather and Godsister.

"Welcome. How was the trip? I apologize that you had to walk all the way up to the Manor." Draco said, scowling as he noted that the entrance hall was quiet a bit warmer than the rest of the house, "Is it terribly warm outside?"


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Words~ 332?
Notes~ Not really into Harry Potter right now, but I'm gonna try and post something.
Tags~ Nia and Father!
Color Code~ "Me Talking" 'Me Thinking' "Others Talking"
Lyrics~ Misguided Ghosts, Paramore
Credit~ Starz3z @ Caution 2.0!

[Lavinia Snape]

Lavinia followed her father through the great door of Malfoy Manor as the little house elf pulled it open. Standing just inside the door was a tall blonde haired man with piercing icy grey eyes. The girl stood quietly and cautiously next to her father as the man spoke.

Nia knew exactly who this man was. It was Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father. Severus and Lucius had gone to school together many years ago. The two had remained friends ever since they both graduated from Hogwarts. Lavinia should not be scared of the man standing in front of her father and her, but she was. Lucius had this aura that always seemed to intimidate her to no end.

It was a relief to hear a very familiar voice enter the room. Draco Malfoy, one of Lavinia's dearest friends from Hogwarts. Lavinia smiled at Draco, so happy to see him.

"The trip was quite pleasant actually. And the weather is pretty nice outside, just the right temperature for a day like today," Severus said.

Nia stood still next to her father. Her eyes kept fluttering back and forth between Lucius and her father and Draco.

[LUCIUS MALFOY]

Lucius Armand Malfoy

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He had expected his son's appearance in the lobby sooner or later. Letting his son do a little talking would be better, because he took the time to have a quick scan over the daughter of Snape. All the observation he did in the form of a brief glance. The Malfoys have the ability to read people quickly, though they were not always right.

The girl looked a bit shy, or maybe just nervous, at first. Only until Draco showed up did she get calmer. That was a good thing, knowing she liked his son's company, which was the most important. And so far, she seemed to have a good manner. Lucius liked guests who wouldn't wander around the manor without him allowing it. He still remembered that girl, Pansy or whatever she was, who messed around and talk in an annoying way. After all, this young girl before him was raised by the finest man he ever met.

Lucius by now had switched his attention back to the conversation at hand and found it a little odd seeing Severus talk about nice weather. But he also realized that the temparature outside was kind of high. Thus, he motioned the house elf to close the main door. Then, in an elegant manner, he turned to Lavinia and Severus.

"Make yourself at home, " He said to both of them with a smile, mostly prefering to the fact that Lavinia was looking a little stiff. Normally he would say this to his guests to show politeness. This time he litterally meant it. Snape was his closest friend, which made him and his daughter the Malfoy's special guests."How about we have a little chat in my study, Severus? I have a few matters I wish to discuss with you. Besides," His eyes moved from Lavinia to Draco before continueing. "I don't think the children will find it comfortable with us around all the time."

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Talking
Thinking
Other people's talking (or the character didn't say it out loud)
C O M M E N T: certainly not my best, oh well, managed it...
T A G G E D: Open
S T A T U S: Done

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[Draco Malfoy]

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After Lucius and Severus left the room, Draco finally walked over to stand in front of Lavinia.

"So, would you like something to drink?" he asked, going through the formality, "How has your summer been so far?"

Draco wondered what he should do, probably he'd should Lavinia decide to what they should do.

He was more than a little curious about what his father and Severus had gone off to talk about. He'd have to ask the house elves later. They knew more than anyone about what went on in the house. A fact that Draco took full advantage of.

The young man would someday be lord of the manor, and head of the Malfoy Family. (Provided that his father didn't live to be freakishly old, and cling to power as his grandfather Abraxas had.)

Draco had been groomed from a young age for this role, but it was only in the past two years that he'd taken an actual initiative in to learn how to lead.

Not that anybody respected his authority, most certainly not at Hogwarts, where Tom Riddle, a nobody got all the glory... It was true that Draco had befriended the other boy, but he had always maintained that he was Riddle's ally not his henchman...

Draco hadn't really minded the other boy's popularity, until last summer, when the Prefect Badge that should have arrived at Draco's door, somehow found its way to Riddle's. That followed by the whole scene where Riddle's name had followed the triple be-damned Potter out of the Goblet. Seriously Draco was smarter and more talented than either of those lack wits! Why couldn't the spotlight shine on HIM for once??

Instead he was stuck standing in the other boys shadows and constantly loosing to damn Hermione Granger, only to gain absolutely no sympathy at home where both his parents went on and on about their expectations for him.

It was so disgusting sometimes he just couldn't stand it.

The only one who afforded him any of the attention and respect that he so rightly deserved was Lavinia (Well her and Raynard Bardock, but Bardock kissed up to everyone. So he didn't count...)


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Color Code~ "Me Talking" 'Me Thinking' "Others Talking"
Lyrics~ Misguided Ghosts, Paramore
Credit~ Starz3z @ Caution 2.0!

[Lavinia Snape]

The two men left the room, leaving the two teenagers alone. Lavinia didn't mind though. She enjoyed Draco`s company immensely. The two were good friends both at Hogwarts and outside of the school. The young brunette witch always respected the blonde wizard. Even though she saw him as a brother, there was a part of her that wondered if there could be more between the Snape girl and the Malfoy boy.

"Just some water, Draco," Lavinia answered. She gave him a small smile and then laughed a little. "Draco, please forget formality. I have told you since we met to just relax around me. And my summer has been good so far, but it has just gotten better being here and getting to spend some time with you."

Nia`s smile got bigger. She closed the gap between her and the young man standing in front of her and threw her arms around his neck in a warm embrace, resting her head on his shoulder. Things this summer were going to be different between them. There was a weird tingling feeling coming from the core of Lavinia`s body telling her something was going to change.

Lavinia raised her head off of his shoulder and looked into his icey grey eyes, the eyes she always thought were so handsome. Nia stood there, so very still, her arms still around his neck, just staring into his eyes. Waiting to see what he would do.



OOC: posting this from my phone.