Ophelia and Draco had accidentally fallen asleep in the same bed after they were done hanging out. Draco had a wonderful time and hadn't felt this happy in a while. He felt so comfortable and safe and most importantly-free-while he was around Ophelia. Ophelia felt she could be herself for once, instead of the lady she was taught to be. She also felt free in a way, not having to pretend to be something she didn't want to be. Not that she didn't find the skills she had acquired unuseful, she just preferred to not use them as often. Ophelia had started to wake up and when she looked up, she saw Draco's arms around her, with her head on his chest. She smiled slightly as she started to get up. Draco stirred in his sleep and opened his eyes. He smiled as he saw Ophelia, and sat up in bed. They were still holding one another in a way, as it was cold in the dungeon, and if Ophelia got up she would take the blankets with her. Draco decided to break the comfortable silence first.

"I don't know if it's just me, but that was the best sleep I've had in years." Draco was smiling lovingly towards her and Ophelia blushed.

"I feel the same way. I haven't truly gotten sleep for a while now. Thank you." She kisses his cheek lightly and now it was Draco's turn to blush.

"No. Thank you. I woke up to a wonderful person." He groaned as he got up and dressed for the day. Ophelia felt quite awkward as she didn't know what to do.

"What shall I do while you're away at classes?" Draco looked like he was thinking while he grabbed clothes and went to the bathroom to change.

"I don't know. Maybe during the day I could take you around the grounds and show you around. Or I could ask others if I end up being too busy. Would that be alright?" Ophelia smiles and got excited. She was finally in a place where she felt she belonged and Draco would be with her for this entirely new journey that lies ahead.

"Of course. I would love that." There then was a knock on Draco's door.

"What?" Draco said annoyed as he quickly went left the bathroom, fixing his toe in the process.

"Is Ophelia in there?" It was Blaise.

"Yeah, come on in." Blaise quickly entered and looked around.

"Well, there's no signs of sex. Why weren't you in the girls' dorms O?" Blaise was only worried Draco had tried something without his permission. He knew Draco liked his sister and he wouldn't want him breaking her heart.

"Well, after I arrived last night, we talked and played games and just caught up. It was lovely. In the end, we both just fell asleep and we woke up not too long ago. I'm sorry if I worried you, Blaise." Ophelia truly felt sorry for upsetting her brother. She felt as though she should have kept a better eye on the time. Blaise sighed and smiled lightly towards her.

"It's fine. It's just I asked Pansy where you were and she said and I quote 'probably shagging my man'. And although she and Draco aren't dating, she believes them to be and, it's been horrible." Blaise sighs and Draco groans. Ophelia simply shrugs.

"I already know she dislikes me. I heard and saw it all yesterday. I'm fine with it though. She never was the nicest towards me." Ophelia frowned at the idea of an old childhood friend not liking her anymore. She hadn't even done anything wrong towards her either. So in the end, Ophelia was always left confused.

"Yeah. She was actually quite excited when she found out you wouldn't be attending Hogwarts. In my opinion, you should stay away from her." Blaise said and Ophelia nodded.

"Thank you for the warning." Blaise nodded in return.

"Well, we should get down to the great hall for breakfast." Draco started to walk away before Blaise remembered why he had wanted to find Ophelia in the first place.

"Oh! Well here are your robes, Ophelia. You have to wear this uniform except for weekends and holidays. Also, mum and dad have already been told about Bueaxbattons, so expect them to visit." He gave a grim smile and I have a sad smile.

"That should be delightful." Ophelia gave her sarcastic remark and he laughed. She took the clothes from him and quickly changed in the bathroom. When Ophelia came out she admired the beautiful green on her tie and robes. She loved the skirt and shoes as well. The entire ensemble was a wonderful change from the constant light blue she always saw.

"You look wonderful." Draco smiled and held out his arm for her. Ophelia smiled and took his arm as they walked out of his room. She then started thinking. If there were men and women's dorms, why did Draco have his own room? Was it an enchantment that Draco placed? Did Professor Snape allow him to have this room and provide it for him? As they left the common room, with everyone staring at Draco weirdly, she decided to question him about her thoughts.

"Draco?"

"Yes, Ophelia?" He smiled at her. Some of the other students were gasping in shock from what they just saw. Have they not seen him smile before? Ophelia thought.

"Why is it you have your own room, yet everyone else has to sleep in a dormitory?" Draco chuckled. Ophelia loves his laugh. It made her swoon and she felt as if she was on cloud nine.

"Professor Snape and I talked about moving me elsewhere. I couldn't stand living with everyone else and demanded my privacy. And you know my father, he'd do anything for me. So he and Snape made the room for me." He looked quite grim while talking about his father. The mention of his father made her stop in her tracks in fear. Draco noticed this and pulled her to the side.

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"Ophelia? What is it?" Draco seemed panicked as his love was all of a sudden frightened. Ophelia took few deep breaths to calm herself down.

"When Beauxbattons was attacked- there were two people who stood out. One was a woman named Bellatrix," she paused to take another breath. While doing so, Draco seemed to tense.

"My aunt. Let me guess, the second was my father?" Draco questioned her and all she could seem to respond with was a nod of her head. Draco was seething with anger. How dare his father try to hurt her! His love. His everything.

"Don't worry. You're safe here darling." Draco grabbed her hand and kissed it. Ophelia blushed and giggled. Draco made her heart flutter. They continued to walk to the Great Hall together, not giving a care for anyone else. When they arrived, they sat down and were so caught up into one another, they didn't notice everyone else staring and making comments.

"Blimey, look at that! Draco actually being nice?" Ron comments while eating his eggs sloppily. Hermione sighed, wishing Ronald would look at her that way. She gazed towards the Slytherin table and did see that Draco was looking at the new girl lovingly, rather than his usual smirk or glare.

"He's in love." Hermione comments before turning back around. Harry chokes on his drink for a moment and looks over as well.

"Oh yeah? How can you tell?" Harry pushes her buttons and she laughs.

"Try talking to her when she is with and not with Malfoy." Harry gives her a weird look but tries anyway. Harry walks over to where they're sitting and Draco immediately goes into protective mode.

"What do you want, Potter? Wishing me luck for the next Quidditch tournament?" Draco smirks, biting into an apple.

"No, actually. I was here to give an actual greeting towards Zabini. I know we haven't officially met but my name is Harry Potter."

"My name is Ophelia Zabini. It's a pleasure to meet you." Ophelia has a smirk of her own. She hands out her hand, waiting for his kiss. Harry looks beyond confused as he holds out his for a shake.

"Erm, is there a certain way Beauxbattons people are greeted?" He rubbed the back of his neck. Harry was hoping he wouldn't have to kiss her hand.

"Yes. Ladies are confronted and greeted with kisses on the hand. Gentlemen with handshakes or if they're friends they do that weird back pat hug thing." Draco chuckles in amusement and Harry sighs. He quickly grabs her hand and kisses it softly. His face turns red of embarrassment, whereas Draco's is one of anger. As Draco stood, Harry ran back to his table while Hermione and Ronald laughing at Harry.

"All right guys that's enough." Harry went back to eating his food. Ginny then looked at him with sadness and glared at the new girl. Who does she think she is? Acting like that. Especially with Harry. Harry was hers and they were happy together. Ginny was becoming angered if she was trying to break them up. While Ophelia is unaware of Ginny's glare, she's currently trying to calm a fuming Draco.

"What the hell O? Are you trying to make him angry?" Blaise is now worried.

"What? I only did what I've been taught. And I somewhat wanted to see Draco protective, but I didn't expect him to get angry." Ophelia was now sad. She had made her love angry. She did not intend to.

"Well quit it. We don't need every fucking man kissing you." Draco wasn't ignoring her, but he wasn't happy with her. He didn't understand why she wanted Potter to kiss her hand anyway.

"Draco. It's only what I've been taught. I was raised this way. You can't change that even if you wanted to. That was a polite greeting and you need to accept that." Ophelia finished her drink and stood and made her way to the Gryffindor table. Everyone gasped as she sat down with Harry and his friends.

"Hello, my name is Ophelia Zabini. It's a pleasure to meet you." She smiled and she held out her hand for Hermione. Hermione eyed her warily before shaking her hand.

"Hermione Granger. A pleasure to meet you as well." Hermione let out a small chuckle. Ophelia turned to Ron and gave him a weird look.

"Merlin's beard, how did you fit all that food in your mouth?" Everyone at the table laughed as Ronald finished swallowing. He gave her a small glare before holding out his hand. Draco eyes them warily. Out of all people, she has to touch a Weasley. She quickly shook hands with him and gave a small smile. Ophelia noticed the redhead glaring at her as she sat next to Harry. Ophelia thought for a moment and looked at Harry. She gasped and looked at Ginny.

"I'm so sorry if I upset you, Miss. I thought it was a little funny. You need not worry, as I have my eye on a certain blonde." Ginny calmed down as she saw Ophelia was telling the truth. Harry, once again, choked on his drink while they laughed at him.

"Malfoy? Really? You like him?" Ophelia frowned at Harry's comment.

"Yes. We grew up together, and he's always kind to me and he treats me wonderfully. He's perfect in my eyes." Ophelia smiled softly while the trio gave each other a knowing look.

"Right," Ron commented and Ophelia scoffed as she turned back to the other redhead.

"My name is Ginny, Harry's girlfriend." Ophelia went red and shook hands with her.

"Ophelia." They smiled and got to talking and started laughing. Draco was getting jealous as he wasn't being on the receiving end of Ophelia's attention. Draco had enough and stood up to leave when everyone else started to leave. It was time to go to class. He sighed and waited at the front of the Great Hall for Ophelia. He saw her laughing and couldn't really be bothered by the fact that she looked happy. She was in her most perfect state when she was smiling. He hated seeing her upset in any way and he refused to have her ever be upset. When Ophelia said goodbye to her newly made friends, she gladly walked with Draco arm in arm back to the common room.

"Now, I'll be back later for lunch. I'll come back here to get you. Sound good?" Ophelia nodded and Draco smiled. He couldn't wait for lunch to come around. Ophelia smiled and waved goodbye as he left. She looked at the time and decided to wander around the area by herself for a little bit. She left the common room and looked outside one of the windows upstairs. Hogwarts truly was a lovely place. However, Beauxbattons would always be her home. She sighed as she thought back to that night. What did Voldemort want with her?

"I really like her. She's so nice and polite, and funny!" Hermione laughed as they looked back at breakfast. Ophelia was the nicest person she's ever met, especially for a Slytherin.

"Yeah, she's great. I never thought anyone could be that polite. I guess Beauxbattons pays off." They all agreed as they went separate ways for classes.

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"Do you mean to tell me, you have failed me? Lucius? Bellatrix?" Voldemort was pacing while talking to the two, Nagini not far out of reach.

"My Lord, she simply was not there. We still have many other schools to look in." Lucius was trying to make it look like there are many other chances. Bellatrix thought for a moment before she spoke up.

"No. There is only one school left to look. I killed a girl that night who sent a Patronus to Hogwarts. She must be there or someone she knows is there." Bellatrix gave her famous look towards her Dark Lord, hoping he'd be proud of her.

"Excellent, Bellatrix. Once again, you have shown your worth to me." She bowed slightly.

"As for you, Lucius Malfoy, have failed me. Again." Lucius looked disappointed with himself, growing to be more sickly looking.

"Come, Nagini, we shall leave." Voldemort sighed and he left the two in their own company. When the Dark Lord apparates away, Lucius sat down and sighed.

"What now?" He looked at Bellatrix, feeling defeated. Bellatrix has a mischievous glint in her eye.

"We find Ophelia."