Deal with the dark lord

Prologue

9 years ago Estella's pov

Dear Daddy,

I turned 6 last week. It wasn't the same without you here. I had been looking forward to it since I got to start my new magic lessons, but nothing has felt the same since you died. We all miss you and Oliver has been crying a lot, but he tries to hide it. People keep talking to him about responsibilities for this household and how he's now the man of the house, et cetera. He's only 4, I think they need to leave him alone.

Mommy says you'd want us to be okay, so I'm trying. I haven't written to you as often as I used to, but I felt like I needed to today. It's been a really tough day. 

Mom had a few of her friends over for dinner last night. A few of them brought their kids, and Pansy was among them. She still finds it funny to make fun of me. I think she believes the other kids will think she's cool if she does, but she isn't. She laughed at my glasses (what's new) and mocked me for not speaking, asking me if I could even speak. I told her I most definitely could, I just didn't want to speak to people like her. I got a scolding and didn't speak much for the rest of the night.

Oliver was the same, I think he wanted to crawl under the table and disappear. Uncle Joseph kept talking about him stepping up. I have no idea if he was being serious. I mean, he's saying stuff like that to a 4-year-old. Even I, a 6-year-old, realise how odd that is.

This morning, another one of your scary old boss's followers came. Mom didn't want to let him in, saying that we're still mourning. He wouldn't listen, kept going on about how, when his lord returned, he'd need a replacement for the man he'd lost. No one can replace you. He saw us standing behind our mother and wanted to take Oliver when he turns older. I didn't want Oliver to work for the same man who got you killed. I told him that I'm older and that I'd be happy to take my brother's place since he's still a child and has a lot to learn. My mom wept after she closed the door, hugging me so tightly, as if I was going to disappear any second.

After that, Aunt Cissy came over. She brought Draco to play with me and Oliver while she and Mom had their tea. Cissy has been over often since your death. I'm glad Mom has someone like her in her life. I hope I will make a friend as good as her when I grow up.

We all miss you incredibly! I'm scared to work for the dark lord, but I'm glad I did it. I don't want Oliver to end up like you did. Mom hasn't talked to me about it, but then again, she has been quiet lately. She's trying, I'm not blaming her at all.

On a good note, my magic lessons have been going great! I love them a lot and can't wait until I get to go to a real school. Both Oliver and Draco want to go to Hogwarts, they told me. I kind of want to go to Beauxbatons. I asked Daphne where she wants to go, but she says she'll probably go to Hogwarts like her entire family.

I love you, and yet again, we all miss you!

Lots of love,

Estella <3 

4 years ago Estella's pov

Dear Dad,

I just turned 11, and I wanted to share this with you since I finally get to attend Beauxbatons.
I am so excited! I got my Hogwarts letter this morning, but Mom said she'd arrange for me to go to Beauxbatons instead since she knows the headmistress. I've been practicing my French with Mom and Grandma a lot. We visited Grandma this summer, stayed there for 2 months, and we only spoke French. Grandma said I'd do excellently at Beauxbatons and that I should visit her often since she doesn't live far.

Draco got his Hogwarts letter last month because his birthday is earlier. He has been bragging about it in his letters all summer. Who cares?

Oliver has been annoying me endlessly. I think he wants to come with me, but he's still too young. I'll miss them both, but we'll write often.

Anyway, I've got to go, we're going to get my wand at Olivanders!!!

Lots of love,

Estella <3

1 week ago Estella's pov

Cher Papa,

I've decided to transfer schools because Tracy won't leave me alone, and I'm tired of being picked on for everything I do. She and her friends keep following me around, which is really frustrating.

Lila found me crying in the back of the library a few days ago. When I told her I was leaving, she was sad but also happy for me to finally get away from Tracy. She said we'd write often and visit each other as much as possible. I will miss her a lot.

Mom was a little surprised when I owled her to say I wanted to go to Hogwarts, especially since we're only two weeks into the new school year. I hope to be in Slytherin with Draco, Daphne, and of course my brother. I do miss him a lot, even if he can be annoying sometimes.

Avec tout mon amour,

Estella

Current day Estella's pov

I was at home with Mama. She had come to get me in France and told me I could stay home for the weekend. We agreed she would floo me to Hogwarts after lunch on Sunday.

I was terrified about starting a new school, but it was a little reassuring that I already knew a few people.

Mama and I were planning to spend the entire weekend together. She had taken time off work and had already booked an appointment at my favorite hairdresser. It seems she can read my mind since she always gets my hair just how I want it.

After that, we're going shopping, and she's allowing me to get my nails done. Nothing too extravagant, of course, but I'm still really excited for it. Mama's nails are always so pretty.

I've already packed my trunk with everything I might need at Hogwarts, and my uniform is hanging neatly on the door of my closet. I am truly ready for this new start, as scary as it might be! 

AN/

Hey, my first language isn't english so if you see any mistakes please do not hesitate to comment about it! This is a really short one but it's only the prologue.