Kiara Malfoy (Fred Weasley Love Series)

Ch. 28: Occlumency Lessons

"Kiara Malfoy."

Chapter 28: Occlumency Lessons

The holidays were ending and the cheerfulness that Sirius emitted prior to Christmas vanished. Sirius was sporting a much gloomier mood as he wandered through the house, looking miserable. Despite Kiara's persistent efforts of talking to her cousin and spending time with him, he shut himself for hours at a time in Buckbeak's room, not answering to anyone.

If it wasn't for Fred and her friends, Kiara's dread of returning to Hogwarts would be at an all-time high. Being under Umbridge's rule again wasn't exactly the most appealing thought for her. Dumbledore's Army was her only motivation for acting against her and those stupid Decrees that she was implementing.

On the very last day of the holidays, Harry and Kiara received a visit from someone who made their dread of going back to Hogwarts only increase tenfold.

Fred, George and Kiara were sitting up in our room, tossing pillows at each other and sharing their traditional pillow fight. Kiara dodged a pillow that George threw at her shoulder as Mrs Weasley poked her head through the door. "Kiara dear?"

"Yes, Mrs Weasley?" Kiara answered, throwing the same pillow at George and smiling in triumph as it hit him across the face, causing him to gasp in surprise. He was caught off-guard by Mrs Weasley's appearance.

"Could you come in the kitchen? Professor Snape would like a word with you."

Kiara stopped jumping on the bed, registering her words. Fred and George froze also, their mouths wide open.

"Snape?"

"What does Snape want with Kiara?"

"Professor Snape to you," Mrs Weasley said reprovingly, glowering at both twins. They didn't flinch however, as they stared at Mrs Weasley in surprise. "Now quickly Kiara, he says he can't stay for too long."

Kiara merely nodded in response as the door shut behind her. Fred jumped up from the mess of pillows. "What does he want with you? You're a perfect student."

Kiara shrugged and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "I'll come up when I can."

George smirked and leant towards her. "Can I have a kiss too, Kiara?"

Kiara rolled her eyes as Fred shot George a glare. She knew that he was only teasing to get a rise out of his brother. But, she stood on her tip toes and moved her face towards George's. Both boys stared at her in shock before she gave him a kiss on the cheek. "There you go!"

"That wasn't a kiss!" George cried as Fred smack him upside the head, chuckling to himself.

"You never said where!" Kiara called back at him, giggling at his reaction. She descended the staircase, her laughter and good mood fading with each step. If Snape was at Grimmauld Place to speak to her, rather than wait to speak with her at Hogwarts, it couldn't be good. To her surprise, she opened the kitchen door to not only Snape, but to Harry and Sirius also.

"Malfoy, sit down," Snape ordered without as much as a hello. Kiara nodded and sat next to Harry, feeling his nervousness as well. Even more than that, she could feel the tension between Sirius and Snape. It was so strong that it could be sliced with a knife.

"You know, I think I'd prefer it if you didn't give orders here, Snape. It's my house, you see," Sirius said loudly as he leant back on his chair. Kiara chewed her lip nervously, knowing exactly how this would unfold. They were already arguing and they hadn't even been in the same room for more than sixty seconds yet.