Part - Vampire at Hogwarts

New Years Ball

Riana's POV

It is time for the New Years ball. This year, it is the 20s theme. It is not surprising as Blodwyn Bludd is hosting, and he was born in the 1920s. I am in a red flapper dress. Non vampires will be wearing ties and necklaces. While we vampires have our necks on full display. "No date tonight, dear?" Blodwyn asks me.

"I invited him," I state.

"I am here," Draco says as he joins us. "Sorry if I am late," he says sheepishly.

"Actually, you are right on time," Blodwyn assures him. "I am Blodwyn Bludd, your host tonight," he states. The shake hands. "Go enjoy the party, I have more guests to greet," he tells us. Draco offers me his arm, and I link mine through it.

"You guys go all out on these balls," Draco states.

"Yes, like wizards. We vampires like to show off when we get together, " I tell him. He chuckles. "Otherwise, we enjoy living simple lives," I state.

"But you vampires appear rich. Why not live that way?" He asks me.

"Habit, it drew too much attention to our ancestors and nearly led to our extinction," I tell him. "They started living simple lives to blend in with the other non-vampires. Some live far from humans and live like kings or queens. But most enjoy the simple pleasures of life, " I explain.

"I don’t get that," he tells me, frowning, and I chuckle.

"Not surprising as tpyou grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth," I say teasingly.

"You say that, like I am a spoiled brat," he states.

"You were," I laugh. "Remember first year, you ratted the others out to McGonagall, and you pouted because you got detention? Or second year, when you walked around like you owned the school. You had your dad buy everyone on your team Nimbus 2001s. Must I go on?" I ask him.

"Ok, I was a little spoilt. I was used to getting my way, " he admits. "But I haven't matured a little, right?" He asks me.

"You have, I mean, we're friends. You haven't called Hermione that fowl word in over a year. You apologised to Hagrid and are learning to see the world in a new light, " I state.

"You've been a huge help in that," he tells me. "Care to dance?" He asks. I smile and we dance.

"Will you stay for midnight? " I ask him.

"I am afraid not," he tells me, and I sigh. "I promise next time," he assures me.

"I will hold you to that," I tell him. After our dance, we each get a drink, and I introduce him to other people. Mainly other human and vampire couples. Hoping it would help him see that we can work, if he just gave us a chance.

But the night drew to a close for us and I escort him back to his carriage. "You didn't have to walk me out" he tells me.

"I wanted to" I tell him. "But I do have a question for you" I state.

"What is it?" He asks.

"Are you one of them?" I ask. He avoids my eyes and I take his hand. "I don't care if you are. I know you wouldn't join him, unless he threatened your mum. I just want to know, I promise to not tell anyone at school " I tell him.

"I am" he says. I nod. "I gotta go, thanks for tonight" he says and leaves.

"I shall inform the council " Uncle Vlad states stepping out of the shadows.

"I am gonna go home" I tell him heading for our carriage.

"I will be there shortly " he assures me. I nod and leave. Once I was home, I decide to have a relaxing bath before bed. Afterwards I get dressed and ready for bed. Both calling it a night as I hear my uncle return. He calls up a good night and I say it back before trying to sleep.

But as I start fall asleep, I sit up with a sudden realisation. Draco is a deatheater, deatheaters kidnapped my grandfather for Voldemort. What if Draco knows where my grandfather is? I must ask him when I return to Hogwarts. With that in mind I fall asleep.

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Picture above of Riana's dress and Draco's suit.