Father's Little Deatheater

Dragons have feelings too

November 18th 1994

I wake up with a jolt, sweat dripping from my forehead. I was dreaming I was in my werewolf form attacking all my friends and family. I dream of this often as it's a new fear of mine, not taking my potion and loosing control, killing everyone I love. 

I slowly drag myself out of bed and drink my potion for the last day as tonight is a full moon. I let out a sigh of relief after drinking it. Knowing everything will be okay cause tonight I will be in control and it will be less painful. 

After a chill morning of studying with the boys in the common room, I pack up my things and decide to head down to the great hall for lunch. As I reach the doors I see the Weasley twins already sitting at the Gryffindor table. My eyes fall on the back of Georges head, I get distracted by images of him that I don't notice Atti standing beside me looking concerned. "Astra, you okay?" He asks, breaking me from my thoughts. "Yeah sorry, just in deep thought." I say, looking down at the floor. "I know its a full moon tonight. Do you want some company." Atti whispers in my ear. "You sure" I mutter. "Of course, I assume you have been taking your potions for a week. I'll be fine and dandy." He says, rather excitedly. "I have and thanks that would be great." We both smile at each other. "Shall we sit with the twins." Atti says gesturing towards them as they are both now beckoning us over. "We shall." I demand. 

As soon as we sit down, opposite the boys. An owl drops a letter in front of the twins. They look at each other with concern. Fred tears open the letter, I smile as I watch George's eyes dart back and forward as he reads the letter. "Yess, Yeahh Charlie is coming." They jump up and down doing a little excited dance, causing me to jump. "Who's Charlie" Atti exclaims. "Oh he's our older brother." The twins say in unison. After composing themselves a little they explain the details of the letter. "Charlie works in Romania looking after Dragons there" Fred explains in a whisper. "So does that mean the first task has something to do with Dragons then." I ask them curiously. "Must be mum said we had to keep it a secret from Harry. But I guess since we told you two, ummm" Fred mumbles. "Do you want to come with us tonight to meet Charlie and see the dragons." George blurts out, interrupting Fred's thoughts. "Heyy, that's what I was going to say." Fred argues. "Well I said it first" George berates back, causing Fred to growl and roll his eyes. "Calm down children." Atti says with his arms crossed. I like this new Atti, he's very sassy this year and the growth spurt. He's almost as tall as the twins. "We'd love to." He adds. "Wicked" The twins both say in unison. "Meet us around 9pm outside Hagrid's Hut." Fred orders. "How do you know Hagrid wont be there to catch us." Atti questions. "Well my smart, strapping friend," Fred gestures to Atti. I notice Atti's cheeks turn pink. "We overheard Hagrid singing earlier in his hut something about taking Madame Maxine on a date tonight." Fred continues. "Yeah soo we meet there and sneak into the forest to see Charlie." George instructs. "Sounds fun, see you then." I say giving the twins a wink, before grabbing Atti's hand and pulling him out the doors with me.

"Where are we going Astra," Atti moans, following me up the grand staircase. "Dumbledore's office of course. To ask him if you can accompany me tonight." I blurt out, rather abruptly. My mind filling with thoughts. 'What if the twins want to come' 'Is that a good idea' 'Should I tell them' 'Will George want to be with me knowing I'm a werewolf'. I'm unaware I'm still pulling Atti behind me as we reach the big Griffin statue. "Sherbert Lemon." I speak to the statue as I finally let go of Atti's arm. The statue moves, revealing a spiral stair case. The grand  doors to Dumbledores office opens before we get the chance to knock. "Good evening. Miss Malfoy, Mr. Gau..Grey." Dumbledore greets us from his desk a few meters away. "Good evening Professor Dumbledore." I greet him before continuing to explain why were here. "Is it okay if Atticus accompanies me tonight at the Shrieking Shack." I ask him as politely as I can. "Why I don't see why not. He is a smart lad after all. I'm glad you have some responsible friends." Dumbledore responds, sounding rather enthusiastic on the word some. "Umm about that.." I mutter. "Ah I see now," Dumbledore thinks while rubbing his long grey beard. "You would like the Weasley twins to accompany you too." He finally says after a short silence. Huh how did he know that. "Be careful tonight there's a few new creatures residing the forbidden forest these next few weeks." Dumbledore warns looking at us over his crescent moon spectacles. "Now off you go, remember don't be seen. Goodnight." Dumbledore waves us off grinning. "But its still.. Never mind." Atti mutters as we head out of his office, the doors closing behind us. "I don't get it. How does Dumbledore know everything." I ask scratching my head, rather confused. "He was probably reading your mind." Atti responds, carelessly. "What??" I respond, my eyes widening. "He knows Legilimancy, he's the one who taught me." He tells me, shrugging. "Oh." I respond, thinking for a moment. "Can you teach me?" I suddenly blurt out, curiously. "No." he replies quickly.