Ch. 3:

I woke up to arms wrapped around me. At first I froze up, wondering who was in bed with me, until I caught a familiar scent. It was Lucius. I beamed and slowly turned over. He was sleeping still. He looked so serene, his facial features softened as he slept and he looked 20 years younger. I don't know how long I looked at him but eventually his eyes opened.

"Hey Baby." I whispered smiling at him. He chuckled and kissed me.

"Hello Darling. Should we go downstairs and see if there's something to eat?" Lucius asked me as we sat up. I nodded and we went downstairs. Peyton and Dora rushed to me as we reached the dining room.

"Oh my gosh, Stells, are you okay?" Peyton asked me, as she and Dora hugged me. "Hi Mr. Malfoy." They both said as they saw Lucius.

"Hi girls, is dinner ready Jordan?" He said and then asked. Mom nodded and we all ate pizza! I couldn't believe we actually got to eat pizza. I was yummy and then Lucius said he had to get home to Draco so I walked him to the door.

"Thank you for everything Lucius. I love you so much." I told him, kissing him softly.

Lucius smiled and stroked my cheek. "I love you too, Stella. You don't have to thank me; I'll always be there for you as long as you want me." He murmured lovingly.

"Then be prepared to be around forever because I'll always want you." I told him, kissing him again. "I love you, be careful on your way home."

"I love you too. I'll see you tomorrow." Lucius kissed me one more time before leaving. I went into the library and hung out with the family until I decided to take a shower and go to bed. Before I actually went to bed though, I emailed Hope and told her all about our lunch date, my near rape with Yaxley, and how amazing Lucius was afterwards. I even told her that we had exchanged 'I love you' and that I was so happy, even for my unfortunate incident today. Lucius made me forget all about Yaxley.

Hope told me she cried when she read that I was almost raped, ecstatic that Lucius loves me, and excited to see me again. She told me to be careful and to keep ahold of Lucius, he's an amazing guy. I already knew that! She also said that both Harry and Tom were ready to kill Yaxley, and if they was ever met him, they would. They also said they'd do the same, and worse, if it ever happened to Hope and especially Hollie! They're so nice and love her so much. I'm glad Hope and Hollie have such amazing people who care about them. They need it, especially living with the Dursleys.

The rest of the week consisted of Amelia coming in the same time I did and keeping a close eye on me until Lucius came to take me for lunch. We either went to lunch alone or Dora tagged along. It was nice, being with Lucius. The good thing was that Yaxley got sent to Azkaban, so he couldn't hurt me again.

Finally the weekend came and we decided to do a family dinner at the Malfoy Manor: his and mine. I went to bed that night feeling incredibly nervous for the 18th. I woke up that morning and dragged myself downstairs. Peyton was excited to see Draco again (after all they are cousins). Mom looked okay with the situation, but I was anxious. What if Draco didn't approve? I don't know what would happen, but I couldn't lose Lucius.

Mom noticed my nervousness and smiled reassuringly. "Everything will be fine Stella, you'll see." I nodded and then we ate crepes for breakfast. I went up to my room afterwards to read a while; I've been so busy I've totally neglected my book.

I read until 2:30, when the girls knocked on my door. "We're here to help you get ready!" Peyton exclaimed as they ran to my wardrobe. We looked through them until we found the perfect one! It was a short purple silk dress that went mid-thigh and had one spaghetti strap and one thick strap with ruffles over it. It was tight all down my body and kind of ruched. I looked amazing in it.

I wore my amethyst ribbon belly button ring, my diamond bracelet, my amethyst swirl dangle earrings, my amethyst choker necklace, and double heart amethyst with diamond ring. For my shoes I wore silver Christian Louboutin's that had sparkles over the entirety of them. My blonde hair was curled elegantly and secured into a bun with my bangs off to the side of my face.

I wore black eyeliner lightly under my blue eyes, black mascara, and lightly applied pink eye shadow and blush to my eyelid and cheeks. I put on some red lip gloss. I sprayed my Love perfume went to help Peyton get ready.

She had already found a dress by the time I got in there. It looked almost exactly like mine except it was yellow and only had the thick strap that ruffled to the hem. It wasn't so low cut and actually went to her knees. She looked adorable. I let her wear a little bit of makeup around their brown eyes, so long as I applied it, and then I did Peyton's black hair in a bun (like mine but without the curl). We took pictures together to send to our friends. Pey sprayed cotton candy body spray and then she was done.

Dora wasn't going because she had night duty that week and had to get to work. She kissed us both on the cheeks and wished me good luck, making me promise to tell her everything when I saw her the next day. I promised I would.

We all went downstairs to the sitting room, and Dora said bye to Mom before apparating away. Mom was already there looking gorgeous. She was wearing a black dress that went to her knees and looked very nice on her. My mother was such a beautiful woman. We both grabbed a hold of Mom and she apparated us to Malfoy Manor.

Lucius escorted us into the home and down the hall to the dining room. As soon as we entered, Draco stood up from where he was sitting. "Good evening Lucius and Draco." I said, smiling at both of them. Lucius kissed my lips softly, and Draco nodded.

Pleasantries were exchanged and then we all sat down. Lucius pulled out my chair for me, beside the head of the table, Draco pulled out Peyton's chair next to the head on the other side and sat beside her, and Lucius also pulled out Mom's chair beside me before sitting at the head of the table. It was very courteous. The table already had a drink sitting there; I assumed it was sparkling water.

House-elves quickly brought out the first course: hors d'oeuvre. It was stuffed mushrooms and was delicious. Small talk was made but most of it was eating in silence. The next course that came out was French Onion soup and a Greek salad. I don't usually like onions, but the top was extra cheesy and the broth tasted amazing. I just avoided the onions just like Peyton did. This course started more conversation.

"Are you excited for school to start up again?" I asked Draco. He nodded but thankfully took the bait.

"Sure, school's fine. I don't really like the company though. Crabbe and Goyle are idiots." Draco told me, smirking a little. I smiled at him. It was true.

"Yeah, they're not the brightest are they?" I said and we all laughed. After the awkward beginning, the conversation flowed more relaxed now.

"I'm hoping to get seeker this year. Do you have any suggestions?" Draco asked me. I smiled at him.

"Of course I do. The one thing I can say is: don't act so confident. If you make it on the team and then act cocky about it, there's a chance you won't try as hard and then you'll lose. I learned that my first year when I thought I was so good I didn't need to pay attention. I got hit in the head with 2 bludgers." I told him. He seemed to understand what I was trying to say.

"Also, don't make Quidditch a personal vengeance against Harry. It takes the fun out of the game and then you'll be so busy trying to mess around with Harry, you might miss the snitch and lose." Draco nodded and smiled at me.

"Thanks Stella. It means a lot to me." He said.

"No problem, if you ever want help or just want to practice let me know. I'm a pretty good seeker too, not as good as Hope or Harry though, but I'm okay. I'm sure Hope would help you too; she used to sub in for Charlie when he would get injured. She's not quite as judgmental as her brother seems to be." I told him, hoping to bond with him somehow. Lucius smiled, looking ecstatic we were getting along.

"I would love that. Peyton and maybe even Hollie, she's the Potter twin I actually like, could join in too and we could have a mini Quidditch game." He exclaimed, looking alive. Then the main course came in.

It was prime rib with mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, carrots, and au jus. We had a very nice red wine to go with dinner that even the children got to drink. It looked amazing. We continued to talk about Hogwarts.

"Do you think you can help me surpass Granger? I really want to be the best student." Draco asked me. I smiled at him.

"I can try. I've been the highest in my class, tied with Hope, since 1st year so I think I can give you some secrets, especially in History of Magic." The four of them groaned at the word.

"How can you stay awake in that class? I've seen your notes, they're perfect." Peyton complained. I just giggled.

"I don't stay awake in that class. I just have a special quill that helps me out." I said. Peyton and Draco looked at me in amazement while Lucius and Mom chuckled. Mom knew exactly what I was talking about.

"Your quill takes those notes? Did you buy it at Hogsmeade? If you did, you should buy us one." Peyton piped in. I shook my head no.

"Hope and I came up with the spell in 1st year. No one has the same thing we do. It's a one of a kind." I answered, snickering at their down faces. "But I'll give you each a quill if you promise not to tell anyone about it. We already promised we'd sell the spell to the Weasley Twins when they start their joke shop." I articulated. They nodded eagerly and I promised them I would do it after dessert. Everyone was finished eating so that's what came next.

It was Crème Brule and tea! Lucius noticed my bright eyes and chuckled. "I requested it especially for you Darling." I giggled and kissed his cheek before eating my food. Dessert ended after that and we went into the drawing room to talk for a little longer.

As promised, I charmed their quills to take the amazing notes mine did. Then I sat on the love seat next to Lucius while the kids sat on the couch and Mom sat in an arm chair. We stayed there laughing and having a good time until midnight. Mom told us it was time to go and Pey and I followed her out to the foyer while Draco said goodbye to me and then went upstairs.

Lucius and I finally had a moment away. "Tonight was amazing Baby. I can't believe how well it went." I told him, cupping his cheek in my hand. He leaned into my hand and pulled me into a kiss. My right hand stayed on his cheek while my left hand fisted in his hair. We pulled away a few moments later, breathing heavily.

"I'm glad you had a nice time. Draco really took to you, which I'm thrilled about. I'm glad you're going to help him and that he wasn't too proud to ask for help. I love you Stella. Be safe and I'll see you tomorrow. I'm dropping Draco off at Peyton's party." I nodded and Lucius kissed me one more time before escorting me to the foyer.

Mom led us out of the house and down the pathway to the gates. Then we all grabbed a hold of her and apparated back home. There we said goodnight and all went to bed. I emailed Hope and sent her the pictures while telling her that Draco actually liked me! It was one of the best nights ever.

When I woke up the next morning, the first thing I did was jump in the shower. When I got out however, is when the awkwardness started. Lucius was in my bedroom, and I came in the room in nothing but a towel. He was looking at pictures around me room when I managed to squeak out, "What are you doing in here?" Lucius whipped around and noticed what I was wearing. His eyes darkened and his eyes mentally undressed me. I almost dropped my towel, I was so turned on.

Luckily Peyton burst into the room. "Thank goodness you're awake." She sighed, until she noticed what was going on. She blushed and ran back out of the room, giggling like crazy. No doubt whoever was here was going to hear about this.

"Jordan asked me to wake you up. I didn't think you'd be coming in in just a towel. Although the towel look looks good on you Darling." He told me as he stalked toward me. I grinned and ran back into the bathroom, locking the door. Lucius play growled and unlocked my door with his wand, pinning me against the wall. I smirked and yanked his head to mine, my towel falling in the process.

Lucius pulled away a moment later, not looking down at my naked body, just looking me in the eyes. I'll wait for you in the hallway." He kissed me one more time before leaving, never once did his eyes veer south. He's such a gentleman.

I went into my dresser and pulled out a set of matching bra and panties and then went into my wardrobe to get an outfit. I found the perfect one for Peyton's birthday party. It was a pink skirt with white floral designs that went mid-thigh, with a white racer-back under a pink racer-back. I wore it with pink thong sandals that had ribbon that wrapped around my ankle and calf. I wore my hair violet but plain and with a pair of pink sunglasses on top of my head.

My jewelry was a pair of pink chandelier earrings, a pink lock and key belly button ring, a pink sapphire double heart and diamond necklace, a pink bead bracelet, and a butterfly ring on my left middle finger and a pink sapphire and diamond ring on my right ring finger. My makeup consisted of black eyeliner under my violet eyes, and nude eye shadow and blush, black mascara, and mint chocolate lip gloss.

I wore my Love perfume and then exited my room, finding Lucius leaning against the wall by my door. He inhaled my scent. "You always smell so amazing. Why is that?" He asked me. I just grinned and kissed him passionately.

"If you must know, it's because my special perfume has roses, cocoa butter & Shea, and Amortentia in it." I told him. "What do I smell like to you?" I asked.

He pulled me close and inhaled. "You smell like you, leather, and freshly cut grass." He told me. I grinned, and he kissed me again. "You look gorgeous Darling." He told me.

"Thanks Baby. I smell Quidditch, flowers, and cool mint chocolate." I told him. He looked kind of questioningly at the cool mint chocolate. "It's what you taste like." I said blushing, that's why I love my lip gloss so much. Lucius grinned and kissed me again. "I should get down."

He nodded and went into the library to floo back home. I ran downstairs to join the party. At the bottom of the stairs though I let go of his hand and jumped on Peyton. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEYTON! YOU'RE TWELVE NOW!" Peyton put her hands over her ears and shoved me off, blushing. People laughed and it was then I noticed that the entire Weasley family was there, Neville, Hermione, Katie, Luna, Dora, Oliver, Penelope, Angelina, Cedric, Kathryn, Allison, Lee, Alicia, Serene, and HARRY AND HOPE were there! "HARRY, HOLLIE, HOPE! IT'S SO GREAT TO SEE YOU ALIVE!" I exclaimed, choking them to death.

"We won't be for much longer if you keep this up Stells." Harry told me, hugging me and then trying to get me to loosen my grip on him. Hope just grinned and hugged me back just as tightly. We were as close as sisters, so not seeing each other in a month was really difficult. Hollie giggled and jumped on me before leaving to tackle Peyton.

"Sorry Hope, Hollie, and Harry, I'm just happy to see you alive, it's been a while." They laughed and nodded.

"I heard a rumor that you're dating Lucius Malfoy. Is that true?" Ron asked me, sticking his head out from behind his family.

I nodded and the Weasley Twins shouted, "YOU OWE ME 5 GALLEONS RON!" I giggled.

"You guys bet on Lucius and me?" I asked, rolling my eyes at their childish behavior.

"Duh! Dad told us how Mr. Malfoy carried you out of the Ministry and how in love you guys looked, so we decided to bet Ron. It's not our fault he didn't believe Dad." I giggled again, standing beside Hope and Peyton who were giggling.

"We're not here to talk about Lucius and me. It's PEYTON'S BIRTHDAY!" I shouted, dragging her into the drawing room where the party was set up at. Mom and I had made her a cake really early this morning (which is why I overslept) and it looked beautiful. Music started and everyone started mingling. It was a lot of fun.

The party was pretty awesome. The cake was delicious and we had chocolate ice cream. I told Hope, Hollie, Alicia, Angie, Serene, Allie, and Kathryn all about what happened this morning and then Hope and I filled them in on my dates and what's been happening, since I didn't owl them as much as I emailed Hope. Unfortunately it had to end and Hope, Hollie, and Harry had to get back to the evil Dursleys. Lucius gave me a quick kiss as he came to pick up Draco. Surprisingly, Harry and Draco got along today!

The rest of July passed very quickly, on weekdays going to lunch with Lucius and friends, and on the weekends going out with Lucius. One weekend at the end of July, we went to Verona, Italy to see a reenactment of Romeo and Juliet. It was really beautiful.

The next week was Harry and Hollie's birthday. We sent the twins cards and presents, but they never responded. The next day, Amelia told me that there had been magic in their house the previous evening (their birthday) and that they got a warning letter. No one heard anything more from Harry, Hollie, or Hope (not even emails) until really early on August 4, when Mrs. Weasley told us that Fred, George, and Ron snuck the flying car to Surrey and picked Harry, Hollie, and Hope up. She also said that they had bars on their window. Mom was pissed off at those muggles.

Too quickly, August 19 came and we all went to Diagon Alley to get our supplies and meet up with the Weasleys plus Harry, Hope, Hollie, and Hermione. I had to get The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6 by Miranda Goshawk, Quintessence: A Quest, Break with a Banshee by Gilderoy Lockhart, Gadding with Ghouls by Gilderoy Lockhart, Holidays with Hags by Gilderoy Lockhart, Travels with Trolls by Gilderoy Lockhart, Voyages with Vampires by Gilderoy Lockhart, Wandering with Werewolves by Gilderoy Lockhart, and Year with the Yeti by Gilderoy Lockhart, Advanced Potion Making by Libatius Borage, A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration, Flesh-Eating Trees of the World, and Advanced Rune Translation.

Peyton and Draco had to get The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 by Miranda Goshawk, and the same Lockhart books I did. I figured either Gilderoy Lockhart was our DADA teacher, or someone was really obsessed with him was.

We apparated there in time for Flourish and Blotts to announce that Gilderoy Lockhart was going to have a book signing for his new autobiography: Magical Me. I rolled my eyes as he tried to act all attractive. Harry, Hollie, and Hermione met up with us a few seconds later and we followed them to the Weasleys and Hope. I saw Draco standing on the balcony and smiled up at him.

Unfortunately, Gilderoy noticed Harry, Hope, Hollie, Peyton, and I and we got manhandled to the front with him so he could have his picture taken with us to make the front page. Harry looked terrified while Peyton, Hope, Hollie, and I just smiled, used to this but finding it incredibly annoying. He even gave us free copies of his entire collection and announced he was going to be DADA teacher at Hogwarts. I covered up my groan with a cough. Great and NEWTS are next year! I'm going to fail.

Mrs. Weasley took Harry's, Hollie's, and Hope's to get them signed and Mom took mine and Peyton's. Then we went outside before we got trampled. Draco was already there bullying Harry and Hollie. Lucius stepped in and introduced himself. He pulled Harry to him and used his snake cane to look at Harry's scar. Harry stepped back as soon as he could and that's when I stepped forward. "Harry, take Peyton and Hollie and wait for everyone outside. It's very claustrophobic in here." Harry listened and they all went outside. "That wasn't very nice." I told Lucius. He just smirked and pulled me to him.

"Hello Darling." I rolled my eyes but allowed him to kiss me. After we pulled away, Lucius noticed something behind me. "Hello Arthur." I guess it was someone, not something.

"Lucius." Mr. Weasley nodded politely. Lucius talked about the extra raids and how Mr. Weasley apparently wasn't getting any overtime by the looks of Ginny's books. I looked at him appalled. (I just wish I would've noticed him put that diary in Ginny's cauldron; it would've prevented a terrible year.) Mr. Weasley looked like he was going to punch Lucius so I just walked out. Lucius noticed right away and took off after me.

"What was that about?" I snapped, glaring at him. He looked at me in surprise.

"I'm sorry; I just have problems with Weasley." Lucius told me.

"Is it because he's poor and a blood traitor? Because I'm a blood traitor too if you haven't found that out yet. I take Muggle Studies for goodness sake." I told him, angry. He looked at me and hugged me. I let him and then told him I had to go and would talk to him later. We kissed goodbye and then went our separate ways. Mom, Dora, Peyton, and I went over to the Weasleys' for supper.

We all laughed and talked about Hogwarts and how excited we were for Hogwarts to start up again. I also confessed that I would miss Lucius when I went away to Hogwarts, but that there would be Hogsmeade weekends. Thank goodness, I couldn't spend 9 months away from Lucius. Eventually it was getting late and we all headed home. I quickly fell asleep since I had to work tomorrow.