Chapter 7
Sirius' POV (uh-oh O,O):
Almost three weeks are gone now and everything is still the same: Pruedence ignoring or glaring at me and me ignoring her as much as possible. She spends the most of her time in her room, gladly. And that snake just keeps staring at me like it wants to eat me. That girl is just like her mother: a evil brat. I'm happy she's finally going to Hogwarts tomorrow. That will give me some peace untill it's the next holiday. I sigh and close the book I was reading in my room. Suddenly I hear a noise. It sounds like.. a sob? I stop with moving and listen carefully. It is sobbing. Pruedence? Is it smart to check if she's okay? I put the book away and tip-toe to the corridor. The sounds are coming from the attic. The attic? I said she wasn't allowed to go there. But of course, she doesn't listen to me. I go upstairs and try not to make sound. I peak through the attic door. Pruedence is sitting in front of the big window. Her knees are pulled towards her chest and her head is burried in her hands, which are laying on her knees. She is shaking and sobbing. Even though I don't like her, it hurts me to see her like this: she's still a child. What is making her cry? Should I comfort her? No. She would probably bitch at me. I watch her for a couple of minutes. I'm about to leave when she suddenly starts singing softly:
'Please, please forgive me,
But I won't be home again.
Maybe someday you'll look up,
And, barely conscious, you'll say to no one:
"Isn't something missing?"
You won't cry for my absence, I know -
You forgot me long ago.
Am I that unimportant...?
Am I so insignificant...?
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?
Even though I'm the sacrifice,
You won't try for me, not now.
Though I'd die to know you love me,
I'm all alone.
Isn't someone missing me?
Please, please forgive me,
But I won't be home again.
I know what you do to yourself,
I breathe deep and cry out,
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?
Even though I'm the sacrifice,
You won't try for me, not now.
Though I'd die to know you love me,
I'm all alone.
Isn't someone missing me?
And if I bleed, I'll bleed,
Knowing you don't care.
And if I sleep just to dream of you
I'll wake without you there,
Isn't something missing?
Isn't something...
Please, please forgive me,
But I won't be home again.
I know what you do to yourself,
I breathe deep and cry out,
Isn't something missing?
Isn't someone missing me?'
She stops and continues sobbing. I'm totally amazed, mesmerized by her beautiful singing voice. Does she really feel that way? Like nobody loves her? I feel ashamed. All the times I called her cold-hearted, when she's just hurt inside. Suddenly I hear a crack. I look back to Pruedence and she's clenching her fist angrily. The window is slightly cracked. The attic is dark, but the moon lights it just enought to see her face. Her eyes are red, her lip is bleeding, her cheeks are tear-strained and she's baring her teeth in anger. She growls and wipes her nose. That's my sign to leave. I hurry myself back to my room. I shake my head and go to bed.
Back to Pruedence:
I crack my eyes open, with much effort. My eyes are sore and dry because of the crying. I look around. The sun is shining. I'm going to Hogwarts today, I realise. And I get to see Draco again. I smile at that. I fresh myself up and pull my ugly, black robes on. Shall I put my hair in a ponytail? Nah, I hate it if my neck is exposed. Plus, I need to cover my Deateatermark then. I brush my hair and head back to my room to pack my stuff. I'm to lazy to do it myself so I just use a spell. All my stuff are flowing through the room and are magically put into my suitcase.
'Do you want to go into my suitcase or do you want a ride on my neck? I won't choose the suitcase if I were you: they always throw the luggage.' I ask Piper.
'On your neck, Prue. It's my favourite spot.' She says and slithers on my neck. I pet her little head and giggle. I put my wand into my pocket, levitate my suitcase and head downstairs. I lay the suitcase next to the fireplace. Sirius, of course, is already awake.
'Morning.' He mumbles and looks at me weirdly. What's up with him? Why suddenly the manners? He stopped with his manners after two days: I just ignored all his atemps to be 'friendly'.
'Morning..?' I mumble unsure back, but it sounds like a question. I shake it off and eat my breakfast. After I finish it, it's time to go.
I step into the fireplace, with my luggage, and grab some powder.
'See you in a minute.' I mumble to the ground while I throw the powder in front of my feet. I see flashes of places, like always when I use this typ of traveling. The flashes stop and I'm at King's Cross Station. The place is crowded with people. Muggles and all the student who are going to Hogwarts. I step aside and wait for Sirius. Snail. A big black dog steps out of it and I furrow my eyebrows, Oh, wait, that's Sirius. Forgot he's wanted. He barks and we head to the Hogwarts train. We reach the train and I awkwardly turn around to Sirius. He looks awkward, I think.
I look at him and consider how to say goodbye. I can't believe I'm doing this. But I can't just ungrateful say goodbye. After everything he has done for me. Taking me in his house.
'Thank you. For everthing.' I mumble and give him a small, unsure smile. I quickly turn around before I can see how he reacts and walk towards the train. I spot a head of platina blond and my heart misses a beat.
'Draco!' I scream and totally forget my pokerface. I ignore my suitcase and run with my arms open towards him. He hears me and turns around, already smiling. He opens his arms to catch me. I crash into his arms with so much power, we're almost falling. We laugh and I can't feel any happier. I hug him tightly and burry my face into his chest. We suddenly realise what we're doing and quickly release each other. We look at each other with little panic and then we burst out laughing. I calm myself down and look at my aunt and uncle. They smile at me, but a bit warning. I look around, seeing if someone has seen us. A couple of students are staring at us. Draco follows my glance. I glare at them and they quickly turn around. Always works.
'Draco.. So nice to see you again. I've missed you, bro.' I say, smiling as big as possible.
'I've missed you too, silly Prue.' He says smiling.
'I think it's time to go on the train, don't you think? Nice seeing you again, aunt and uncle.' I say to them.
'It's nice to see you too, Pruedence.' My aunt, Narcissa Malfoy, says.
I smile and Draco and me drop our luggage and head to the Slytherin cabins.
Sirius' POV:
She looks at me with her unsure, big, brown eyes. And for one time there's no coldness in them. Only doubt
'Thank you. For everthing.' She mumbles and gives me a small, unsure smile. She quickly turns around and walks towards the train. I'm beyond shocked. What happened to the Pruedence I know? I watch her as she suddenly stops and screams:
'Draco!!' She leaves her luggage for what it is and runs towards my cousin. Draco smiles and look generally happy. This is the first time I see him actually smiling, not the sneer he always has on his face. How many times will I get shocked today? He opens his arms and catches Pruedence. They hug and smile. I shake my head. I don't know what to think anymore. I turn around and leave before anyone gets any suspicions.
Prue's POV:
People are looking at me. No, literally stáring at me. I hate it to be in the spotlights... I get irrated and glare at them, this time for real and not just acting. They look away for my poisonous glare. I grin smugly and follow Draco to the last empty cabin. We sit down next to each other and I nuzzle my head in Draco's shoulder. The train starts riding.
'I can't believe I'm going to Hogwarts. With you, Drakiepooh.' I say, smiling into is shoulder.
His shoulder shakes: he's laughing.
'I'm really glad you're here now. Hogwarts is going to be so much better with you.'
I nod in agreement and he puts his arm around my shoulder.
'Oh, how's Piper?'
Piper heard her name and comes to life.
'Hello, Draco.' She says.
'She says hello to you.' I translate. Piper likes Draco, of course, she's just like me.
Draco smiles and pets her head. I tell everything about what happened, the things I haven't written in the letters.
'But how is Black? I mean, is he nice?' Draco asks, while playing with my fingers.
'I don't know... He doesn't like me. Do you think he would like me if I was myself?' I mutter the last part and look sadly out of the window.
Draco gently grabs my chin and turns my head to look me straight in the eye.
'Of course, Prue. You are the sweetest person I've ever known with a golden heart.' I look into his stone grey eyes and slowly nod. A golden heart? No, never.
'Oh! I forgot the most important thing!' Draco almost yells. He releases my hand and searches for something in his pocket. He takes a newspaper out of it. Mmmhh... I haven't read one in weeks.
'Look at this. You'll be happy with this.' He shows me the paper and I read 'Dark mark in the skies'. I quickly read the article and I look at Draco.
'You know what that means. He's coming back.' I realise, smiling. Draco smiles unsure. He's not sure about the idea of Voldemort returning, but he IS happy for me if he comes back.
'I knew it..' I whisper.
Our cabindoor opens. No. Not her...
A/N:
I'm sorry, but I've stopped writing for like a year now. I forgot to mention in this fic.
Sadly, I don't enjoy writing anymore. Thank you for reading though <3
