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[esme]

^{Esme had been going to classes for a few weeks now but she still hadn't unpacked her suitcase, she was taking advantage of the weekend to do just that. Quills, parchment, ink in one drawer, books on the shelf in alphabetical and subject order, etc. Once her area was set up well enough to satisfy her obsessive compulsive side she put a temporary sticking charm on a small metal rod and attacked it to the wall next to her bed, this was for her small bat. The bat in question Malakhi was currently perched on her shoulder, he chattered excitedly, did a few laps around the room and settled on his post content. Esme looked at him and smiled wryly, at least someone was happy. Kicking off her steeltoe'd combat boots she tossed herself onto her bed. Her robes were folded neatly on top of her trunk and she was clad in her Hogwarts sweater and skirt uniform. Pulling out a battered paperback book she began to read.}

[Andromeda Malfoy]

Andromeda was furious. About a week ago she had received a letter from her father saying he suspected she was seeing someone who he had marked on the "no list". Actually, this one was worse. She was secretly dating James Potter.. the Potters had been enemies to the Malfoys since long before she was born. before her father was in school even. It ofcourse was all Matthews fault.. he had a suspision and he passed it on. Andi was also worrying about teh first match which took place in a few weeks. Storming up the stairs to the girls dormitory she cursed under her breath. It was Saturday, meaning no classes.. and since it was sunny most people were outside. Andi was suprised to see her younger cousin, Esme. After firing her broom onto her bed she went over and sat down on Esmerelda's bed alongside her Hey Esme, enjoying school? she asked her little cousin, smirking. Nobody liked school, Andi tolerated it.. but barely.

[esme]

<sup>"It's fantastic Andi I couldn't have wished for a better way to spend seven years of my life." Esme said sarcastically. She carefully marked her page and set her book down, then set up leaning against her headboard. She looked shrewdly at Andromeda, something was wrong, she was upset, normally Esmeralda wouldn't care but she liked Andi well enough and said, "Something's wrong." it was a statement not a question, "What happened?" The witch rand her fingers through her hair tilted her head to the side and waited for her older cousin to speak.



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[Andromeda Malfoy]

Andi laughed at her cousins sarcasm you're just like auntie bella. she said smirking. Bellatrix Lestrange.. her great aunt and middle namesake. As Esmerelda moved for her, Andi sat up. For once, not in a skirt she was wearing white-washed jeans that were tight and had bits of green splashed on them and her school fleece. Damn, her little cousin knew her all too well. Andi noted on how her family, and James managed to see through a fake smile. Andromeda shrugged Daddy won't leave me alone. I get a letter everyday telling me to stay away from the Potters and Weasleys... Matty think's I'm dating someone behind his back. she said shrugging. Sitting up, she crossed her legs. Leaning her elbows on her knees and resting her chin in her palm. Picking at a loose thread she sighed deeply. so, make any enemies yet? she asked, looking at her baby cousin with shocking green eyes. Esme was like a sister to her.

[esme]

<sup>"Thanks." Esme said, she was proud of her heritage, she had never found a reason not to be and her aunt Bellatrix had been on of the most famous Death Eaters in history, the last to stand with the Dark Lord during the battle at Hogwarts. The surname 'Lestrange' was steeped in history. Esmeralda smirked a bit at the consternation on the older witch's face. Andi wasn't the only one Esme could see through, most peoples' emotions were written plainly in their eyes, body language, and tone of voice.

Andromeda and Esmeralda had been friends for a long time, ever since Esme could remember, although they could have their rough spots. Matty think's I'm dating someone behind his back. Oh yeah, because you aren't, the eleven year old rolled her eyes at that statement but didn't pursue it, instead she answered her cousin's question. "Not really, I haven't been out of the dorm much except for classes, and people pretty much stay away from me," this was true, a Lestrange wasn't someone most people try to be buddy-buddy with, I can't possibly see why.</sup>

[Andromeda Malfoy]

Andi chuckled and nodded. People knew they were related to the "crazy" Bellatrix Lestrange. Actually, she was crazy, Andi thought she was a lunatic. But Andromeda's middle name was Bellatrix so ofcourse she loved her great aunt. Catching the eye roll she glared at Esmerelda. I saw that, and actually I am but you'll never find out who. she said smirking. It Esme found out about James Andi would kill her, then be killed by her family for being a blood traitor. Ah, what a loving family and you're gonna keep your mouth shut about it she said pointing a finger at her cousin, eyes narrowing slightly. However, they did not remain that way for long. People stayed away from her? good. That meant she wouldn't turn into a little whore like Matthew. Yeah well, most people ignore first years anyway. However, our family history doesn't help. I've required one special enemy though.. Adam Weasley. she growled, she hated him for finding James on top of her by the lake.. It was because of him, they almost never dated. But, he had to keep his mouth shut.. gotta love blackmail.

[esme]

<sup>Andi's perfectly manicured fingernail was about an inch from Esme's face, if anyone else had done that Esmeralda would probably have jinxed them. But Andromeda was her cousin, and four years older than her, somehow Esme figured it wouldn't be a good idea to hex her. So she leaned back and clasped her hands together at her chest, opened her brown eyes as wide as they would go and assumed the beaten puppy dog look, saying in a pathetic innocent voice, "Oh no Andi, I'd never ever ever tell anyone..." then her mouth twitched and she grinned slyly and began laughing.

She tossed her head proudly, shaking her long blonde locks from her face. Weasley, everyone knew that name, but she wasn't familiar with all the blood-traitor scion that family had spawned. "Who's he?" she queried vaguely uninterested, but she felt the question needed asking.</sup>

[Andromeda Malfoy]

Andi rolled her eyes, many people would believe the suary sweet innocent voice of her cousin. but she, having taught her that look could see through it you damn well better not. You know what Matt is like. she said smirking, then laughing don't use that face on me missy. I taught it to you! she said reaching forward and twisting Esmes pout into a smile. Andi sighed your coming to my Quidditch game in a few weeks? she assumed. Oh great, more family there... oh well. Andi loved her little cousin. Unlike her brother, she could keep her mouth shut and actually listened to Andi. Who was Adam? well now.. how to describe that peice of toadstool. Her first response was " my boyfriends idiot cousin." that would not go well.. another was " that sexy seeker, James Potters cousin." once more, unacceptable. He's the Gryffindor captain. James Potter's cousin she said, looking way so as not to show the love in her eyes as she mentioned James.

[esme]

<sup>"You might have taught it to me but I perfected it and I'm the only one in the family that can pull it off now that everyone's grown up." Lidia stung back at Andromeda, these little fights were common between them but anyone who didn't know Esme would have said she was furious the way her eyes glittered. The little witch glared at her cousin a moment more for good measure then relaxed into her pillows. She nodded at Andi's question, knowing that she wasn't expecting an answer.

Esme took an almost cruel amusement in watching Andromeda try and describe Adam Weasley. The girl had her eyes half closed in apparant laziness but she was shrewd and saw Andi look away when she said James Potter, And we have a winner. she said to herself silently. Pretending she hadn't noticed anything out of the usual she said, "So you'll be playing against him in the match?"</sup>

[Andromeda Malfoy]

Andromeda laughed and patted her cousin on the shoulder good point. I no longer get away with innocence. However as you get older, demanding and yelling works all teh better she said proudly. For the omst part, she could bully her father into buying her anything or letting her do most things.. although she knew the whole James thing would be a waste of breath. Draco seemed to think that by buying whatever she wanted, in return he could hold a short leash on her.. actually it worked. Only she was good at lying. Andromeda nodded well he is on the team I'm playing.. so yes. Unfortunatly, since I'm not a chaser.. I don't get to throw balls at him. Just douse his confidence by yelling things at him. She replied curtly. Looking at her manicured nails.

[esme]

^{A clock on the wall a few feet from Esme's bed chimed for three p.m. Esme stood up and dragged her robes on. Picking up her bookbag she looked apologetically at Andi. "Sorry, I forgot, I have to meet with my potions teacher, and I'm going to be late." Jerking open a drawer she swept up some quills ink and parchment into her bag, chipping her nail in the process. "See you later Andi," she said swiftly giving the older witch a one armed hug, "I can't wait to see the Quidditch match, you'll cream Gryffindor I know it." Looking quite haried and disheveled Esmeralda hurried out the door giving Andromeda a final glance before the door shut.}



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