So young, So damaged

Another forgettable birthday

A/N : There has been a burst of people adding this fic to their libraries, and I want to say hello to you all! I am excited for you to finish this fic with me and for you come along my journey for my other things I have planned!

And for those who have been with me from the start, i'm so sorry for not posting as much as I used to, i've been so busy and stressed with schoolwork. And in addition to that, i've been trying to spend more time with my family & friends (we are all covid free & get tested often even though most of us work/go to school online).

Love you all & thx for your patience, CM

Anyways let's get into this chapter!!!

May 29th, 1996
Juniper's POV

And with a poof I landed inside of the fireplace of the Malfoy's living room.

"Hello my dear Juniper!" Narcissa exclaimed as she stood up from the couch, she made her way towards me and brought me into a tight hug.

"Hello Cissy." I said as I rocked myself on my heels.

"You must be wondering why you're here and not at your own house, I assume." she said as she wiped the dust and ash off of my face. "Are you hungry? Tired? We can talk about this over some dinner or tomorrow."

I nodded my head at her. "I'm alright. I'd like to know the reason."

"Your parents have decided that Bella will be teaching you certain things." she squeezed me shoulders as Bellatrix came down the stairs.

"Ahh the little one is here! How fun!" she swayed herself over to us as she danced with a humming of a tune.

"Bellatrix." I nodded to her. "Can I talk to my parents? Why can't my parents teach me? Why does she?"

"Careful with those words dear." Bella was sat on the arm rest of the couch as she twirled a strand of hair with her wand.

Narcissa cleared her throat. "Your parents... um... they've gone into hiding my dear."

"Why? What's happened?" I said as I loudened my voice.

"Nothing dear, are you hun-" I cut off the sweet lady.

"Cissy. What happened to them?" I asked with a plead.

"Your parents have—"

"Bella." Narcissa cut off her sister. "Will you leave me and Juniper to talk please?"

Bellatrix then rolled her eyes and made her way into the kitchen.

Narcissa grabbed my hand and led me to the couch, where we both sat.

"Juniper, you will be staying with us for a while." she said with a soft voice.

"Why is that?" I tilted my head in question.

"They have been doing some work for the Dark Lord, and they don't want you to be a liability. You will be safe here." she said with her state plastered to our hands.

"But I have school." I said with a slump of my back.

"No need to worry about your studies right now." she said with a hush.

"I won't see my friends. Will I see my friends?" she was avoiding eye contact. "Draco's birthday is in a few days, will I be able to see him?"

She shook her head quietly.

"He's your son, it's his birthday. Will you and Lucius greet him a happy birthday?" I said with my eyebrows furrowed.

"We will... write him a letter." she lips created a soft smile, trying not to show how much she wanted her son.