So young, So damaged

Get it together

August 17th, 1994
Juniper's POV

  I rushed down the stairs and to the front entrance where father was standing by the round table under the chandelier. I didn't put down my bag because I knew father wanted to leave as soon as I got down stairs. Without saying anything he opened and let me walk out to the front gate before him.

"Ready?" My father questioned as he held my free hand. I gave him a quick up and down nod, signaling that I was ready. Soon enough, we were spinning through different places then our feet landed right in front of the Malfoy Manor. So dark, so sad, such a deathly feeling.

Where's the life? Where's the pop of color? I thought to myself.

Father and I then walk past the gates and with each step of getting closer to the door, my hearts beats faster and faster. Why? I haven't seen the Malfoy family all summer especially Draco, why am I scared to see Draco? Is it because i've noticed my matured body? No, you're just excited for the world cup. Get it together Juniper.

I thought to myself until we finally reached the big dark wood double doors. Once father knocked on the door, the door cracked open revealing Narcissa.

"Hello Narcissa" Father spoke sternly. I just waved my hand, not wanting to say anything because of the many thoughts going through my mind.

"Hello Callisto and Juniper, please come in" Narcissa then opened the door wider to let father and I through. She told father that Lucius is waiting in his study for their meeting, father then looked at me and gave me a reassuring smile before he turned around and went to talk to Lucius. "Now dear, Blaise isn't here yet but how about let's go find Draco? Shall we?"

I swear to Merlin, if Blaise doesn't get here soon i'm going to kill Draco.

I was quickly following Narcissa to the kitchen where I assumed that's where the bloke was sitting. As we reached the kitchen there he was eating his oatmeal at the kitchen island, his bright blonde hair, and his silver eyes.

He seems to have matured over summer, same as me. His hair was parted down the side this year, unlike last year when it was parted down the middle.

At least it wasn't like the first two years, slicked back and hard as a rock because of all the fucking gel. His jawline seems more define too.

"You seem to have a staring problem Silvius" The stupid blond bloke interrupted my thoughts.

"And you seem to have an manners problem Malfoy, at least say 'Hi' to me first. Oh hi Lucius, father are you leaving now?" I spoke up and waved as the two older men entered the kitchen.

Father looks shaken up. I noticed his eyes were a bit red and puffy. Was he crying? Lucius impotent to make eye contact with me, always having such a stiff emotionless face.

"Yes, darling. Now come here and give me a hug goodbye" my dad said and embraced me in a warm tight hug. "I'll see you in a few days, take care of her please. See you guys, have fun!" he looked at Draco as he was the only boy my age in the room. Father and Lucius then walked out to the entrance and bid their goodbyes.

"She is right Draco, she is our guest" Narcissa then looks like him insisting that he gives a polite welcome as she leaves us two alone in the kitchen.

"Ugh fine... Hi, I guess. Mum didn't tell me you were coming over this early, just set your bags on the floor for now and once Blaise gets here I'll show you guys your rooms for the night." He spoke, not making eye contact with me once.

His eyes were set on his bowl of oatmeal. I sat in a high swiveled chair, two seats in between us. My right leg wouldn't stop bouncing from my anxiousness.

The silence was loud in my ears. I have to break the silence, I hated it.

"How was your summer?" I questioned as I stared at the side of his head, waiting for eye contact. None.

"It was shitty as always, I heard you and Nott went to the Zabini's this summer again." Malfoy murmured. We continued our small talk, well there was more silence than talking but I obviously was the one asking questions.

Soon enough, about 15 minutes later Blaise arrived with his mother, Riella Zabini. His mother didn't say much since Narcissa was nowhere to be found at the time.

Draco then showed us our rooms, separate rooms of course, and we set our bags down. The three of us then went back downstairs to sit outside and soak in the last of the summer sunlight. Draco for sure needed it, this boy always been brighter than snow.

A few hours of talking and has passed, now us teens were starving like wolves. Narcissa cooked us some amazing food for dinner, she had made this amazing sun dried tomato gnocchi and garlic shrimp, paired with freshly made sourdough bread from the bakery in a nearby town.

Lucius was not in the mood to eat so the lady of the house set some food aside for him. We are in the kitchen, there was no need to use the big dining room table if there wasn't any other guests. We all finished eating and having civil conversations without young Malfoy getting mad at me in a certain way.

Flashback to 1992 : second year

It was dinner time at Hogwarts. I was starving, I barely ate any breakfast this morning. I sat next to Blaise and Theo across from us, with Draco, Pansy, Daphne and our half-blood friend Tracey Davis. As I was drinking my pumpkin juice, Blaise poked the side of my torso which was my ticklish spot. I spat my juice out and it sprayed on little Malfoy's face and a little bit on Pug Face Parkinson.

"YOU MANKY MINGER BLOOD TRAIT—" Draco's voice rang in the big dining hall, everyone became silent and turned to our side of the hall. All eyes on us.

"I'm so sorry Malfoy I didn't mea—" I tried to finish my apology but the stupid bloke interrupted.

"You know what Silvius, my father will hear about this" he slammed his utensils on the table and scurried out of the room with Parkinson trailing behind. I just let out a big sigh, I hated the way he wouldn't let me apologize. But what I hated more was when he didn't use my nickname, Juni.

"Doesn't he know your family is you know... in a higher ranking than his?" Nott jokingly questioned as he tried to relieve the pressure on our group. Theo was always like this, so nice and caring, never wanted there to be a negative attitude in the way of a good time.

Back to real time

  "Juni... hello" a males muffled voice said. A pale hand was waving in front of my face, blocking my vision. I snap out of my memories and look up at the owner of the hand. It was Draco standing on the right side of me.

"Hmm? What happened?" I questioned.

"You were staring off into space I guess, but Cissy said we should get ready for bed now. We have to leave early morning, come on" I turned to around to my left side to meet the face of the voice.

Blaise and Draco both knew I always got lost in my mind at random times, they were used to it. I sat up and followed the two boys to the seconds floor and we went our separate ways and did our routine. I soon fall into a slumber.
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a/n
Hey lovelies! This is another filler but as I said, there will be some of the actual book and movie events coming very soon. I am also very busy with my classes since I am in first term right now, so please bare with me! Anyways I hope you all are well!

x x x , CM