Father's Little Deatheater

Cursed Necklace

15th September Saturday Afternoon

Slytherins have their quidditch try outs. We had many students graduate last year so we had to fill some positions. Crabbe and Goyle unfortunately kept the position of our teams Beaters, the were not very good even though I tried giving them both pointers. Urquhurat replaced Montague as Chaser and became Captain. I tried out for Chaser and got the position and Blaise got the last Chaser position. I find out on the day that Draco faked an illness so he doesn't have to play quidditch this year and told Harper he could take over instead of asking me. Would have been fun to try out for Seeker.

Seeker: Harper
Chaser1: Urquhurat (Captain)
Chaser2: Asteria Malfoy
Chaser3: Blaise Zabini
Beater1: Goyle
Beater2: Crabbe
Keeper: Theo Nott

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Sunday 1st December 1996

Our first trip to Hogsmeade was happening today, So I wake up early to get ready. I throw on one of my many pairs black jeans, along with a woolen turtleneck. Grabbing my Slytherin scarf and the beanie Molly made for me last Christmas, on my way out. I eat a bit of breakfast in the great hall, then head outside to be stopped by my brother. "Are you going to Hogsmeade." He asks. "Yes, I was wanting to go by myself. But I guess you can join." I mutter walking off, hearing him rush to catch up to me. "Astra, I need your help with something." He pleads. "Well say that first then, blimey Draco." I say in a more raised tone. "Missing that red head boyfriend of yours are we." He teases.  "Yes actually. Thank you for bringing him up. I miss him even more now, and might not help you." I demand. "I'm sorry Astra, I didn't mean to. I really need your help. Remember the unbreakable vow. You have to help." I turn around, placing my hand over his mouth. "Shut it Draco. Someone could hear us." I say in a whisper. "Now tell me what you need me to do." I continue to whisper. He tells me he has the cursed necklace wrapped in a brown wrapping paper, placed in small female's black clutch bag in his pocket and he needs me to take it into the three broomsticks, leaving it in the girls bathroom, then cursing the next girl that comes in to bring it straight to professor Dumbledore. "Why cant you do this." I ask him. "Well it makes more sense as its a necklace in a girls purse, doesn't it?" He replies, like he's practiced this or made me do it on purpose.

I agree to help Draco. We enter the three broomsticks taking a table around the back to quietly have Butterbeer each. A slightly tipsy Slughorn makes his way over to our table. "Miss Malfoy" he beams. "Hello Professor, Enjoying a nice butterbeer too." I add, clinking my glass with his. "I wanted to come over and congratulate you for making a perfect potion in class." He says sloshing his butterbeer all over the place. "Thank you Sir, I did learn from Professor Snape after all." I reply, with a grin. "Listen, in the old days I used to throw the occasional supper party for the select student or two. Would you be game." He asks getting closer to me. "I'd love to Sir," I beam. "Splendid. Look for my owl. Maybe you could teach your brother a thing or two about potions." He says before leaving to talk with others." We finish our drinks in silence, before putting on our gloves and Draco slips me the purse and I head into the girls bathroom with the purse in hand.

Moments later Katie Bell comes into the bathroom, I pull out my wand and whisper 'Imperio' she stands up straight awaiting my instructions. "It is very important that you deliver this package to Professor Dumbledore" I explain. She nods and walks out of the bathroom. I let out a big sigh as she leaves and I wait a few moments before leaving myself. I meet Draco whos waiting at the bar for me, but as were about to leave Stella strides over with a green apple in her hands. "Here, I got another apple for you." She smiles widely, handing it to my brother. "This joke is really getting old you know." Draco snarls. "It's not a joke.. I just wanted you to have something you like." She admits, tucking some hair behind her ear. "..Thank you." Draco responds, his gaze softening as a light blush appears on his cheeks before he turns to leave once more. "So you don't need me for anything else. Draco." He shakes his head, still pink in the cheeks. "Okay see you later tonight then, same place." He nods, before walking out the door. I turn and follow Stella to hang out with her Atti and Luna.