Carina Malfoy//h.potter

CHAPTER EIGHT (BOOK TWO)

Carina sat opposite of Draco as they ate, listening to their parents as they argued. Alphard Black, an uncle to Narcissa Malfoy was at his last days and he asked to see the twins the last time. Lucius was hearing none of it and Narcissa was trying to convince him otherwise. She pointed out that Alphard was the last male Black of the Family, except of Sirius Black but that's another story and since most of his fortune was passed to his imprisoned nephew, the other half will be passed down to he twins alongside his her sister's daughter.

"Uncle Alphard is greatly fond of the twins, especially Carina." commented Narcissa.

"It seems you've forgotten Narcissa but your uncle along with your sister and cousin are disowned. They are not part of the family anymore." spat Lucius.

Carina and Draco glanced at each other for a moment. They both adored great uncle Alphard, even though he was a austere man, he was really funny and when the twins learned that he was reaching towards his end because of old age, they couldn't help but feel depressed. He was their only family who they were able to keep a contact with.

"Father." said Carina in a monotone voice gaining her parent's attention.

"Yes Carina?" he acknowledged.

"It would not appeal to the public eye if we just ignore uncle's wishes, given to the fact that mother is a Black." she justified and watched as her father began to think about it.

"You are correct. If we gain the inclination of the Ministry I'll also take the Black's seat at the Wizengamot." nodded Lucius smirking.

"You'll meet your uncle tomorrow evening. Make sure to be on your best behavior." he warned and the twins nodded saying "Yes father." before returning to their food.

Carina turned her eyes to stare at her mother's grey eyes, she was looking at her with a loving stare and kind smile thankful that Carina managed to change her husband's mind. Carina continued to eat not returning any sigh of affection. She was a Malfoy and Malfoys hid their feelings. The only exception being Draco, at least for now.

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Carina and Draco stood quietly allowing their mother to fix their clothes. Carina was wearing a black dress reaching above her knees, black ballerina shoes and her hair in a twisty bun. Draco on the other hand was in a black suit with a black oxford shoes and as usual his hair gelled back. Narcissa nodded her head approvingly and stretched her arms for the twins to take. 

They were going to apparate to Grimmauld Place where Alphard was receding. Number Twelve Grimmauld Place is a handsome Muggle townhouse built in London. Ad Carina watched the number Twelve to appear between eleven and thirteen, she realized that this is the last time that she'll ever be in this place again. How wrong she was...

Narcissa walked forward with the twins following behind her. Once they were inside, Narcissa turned around and stared down at her children.

"Each of you will spend two hours with your uncle and then we'll go. Draco you go first." said Narcissa and Carina watched her brother disappear up the stairs.

Narcissa put her hands at Carina's shoulders forcing her towards the living room. They sat down on the couch near the fireplace when Narcissa called Kreacher. Similar to all House Elves, Kreacher was considerably smaller than a human. He had a bulbous, snout-like nose, bloodshot eyes, many folds of skin and white hair growing out of his bat-like ears.

Carina pitied the small creature. He was so used to Black's abuse that he stopped having a mind on it's own. That's why Carina was so fond of Dobby. Kreacher made the Malfoy women tea eager to please the pureblooded women.