Chapter 11

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As guessed that her Aunt had been in charge of the decoration, in fact she was sure it had been decorated just for her. The staircase rug went down the middle of the stairs; the mahogany wood was dark and bordered the rug. Ivy climbed the stairs and twined artistically. When they where nearly there, her cousin gestured for her to overtake. In the lock was a gorgeous, small key about 2cm long hung on a long chain. Hesitantly, As leaned forward and the tall, dark door with ivy carved into the wood, swung open revealing a sitting room. Stepping into the suite, she noticed that the main colours used in the decor were a deep purple, black and silver. Ivy also featured in many parts of the place. In her awe, she hadn't noticed that her cousin had left without a trace beside a piece of parchment.

As, I've left so you can settle in. Come down to my rooms whenever you find yourself ready. The wardrobe is stocked and you'll find everything you need is here. See you later, Draco.

She grinned and continued her exploration. Turning to see the door still open, she gently removed the key from the lock and hung it around her neck and shut the door.

Walking round the sitting room revealed a wall, which was one large bookshelf, several armchairs, a sofa and a small kitchen. Then she went into the bedroom and her jaw dropped. A breathtaking canopy draped over the bed. A cushioned window seat was on the left side of the room with two sets of curtains, one directly over the window and a second pair of purple floor-length ones which would hide her if she was sat on the seat with the curtains closed and someone entered her room. A walk-in wardrobe was stylishly placed on the left of the window seat. In her room there was also a fireplace opposite the bed, shelves and a stunning dressing table. Next to the more dramatic door to her bedroom was a small more modest door; on opening it she found a blinding white bathroom. A large silver-footed tub with a showerhead and curtain fixed on the wall was located to the left. The toilet was on the far right and the sink was in the middle, with a large intricate mirror above it.

After looking all around what could have been a rather expensive flat, she confirmed that she didn't need to unpack anything from her suitcase besides a few of her books. Her striking owl Blackfeathers had a larger-than-he-was-used-to cage by the window in the sitting room.

As had a rushed shower and then walked into her wardrobe to change. The wardrobe literally had clothes to die for; in fact she thought 'I might have to take some of these back with me.' Each item was tailor made to fit her perfectly (she suspected magic had been used). Finally she decided on a black mid-thigh length tight skirt with a ruffled dark purple blouse that clung to and enhanced her curves. Knee-high black-laced boots were worn over patterned tights and over the top, a velvet cloak which looked like it would have come straight out of a twisted Red-riding-hood story. The middle section of the dresser opened out to a complex system containing all kinds of make-up. Further discoveries found a hair-related-item drawer and perfume-and-body-spray draw. As lined her eyes with a black eyeliner and sprayed some perfume on. Admiring her appearance in the mirror, As allowed a smirk to ghost over her lips. It was different from her usual grin but matched the rest of her current image. 'Dramatic, dark, stunning.' She thought.

Adding the key, she slipped the small silver item under her blouse and made sure the suite was still spotless before making her way down to Draco's suite with his gift tucked under her arm.

There was a small pause as Draco strolled to the door, when he opened it, he stopped short barely breathing and he was stunned.

As bent down to the floor, pretending to collect something, then she rose and presented it to Draco.

"Your eyeballs." She says teasingly. Draco spluttered and murmurs,

"Woah, you look... amazing. Please don't ever go out like that in public or I will have to be all protective older cousin and kill anyone who looks in your direction. Err, come in."

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