Published on: 11/11/19
Words: 2,457
Lucy/Raina POV
I am currently eight years old. The last five years have been somewhat fun. Draco and I are still close and dad has been around more, whenever I can, I go to the Weasleys' place and hang out with them for a while. The first few times I went to their house, they were wary of me but after a while, they got used to me being around and we've become good friends. I'm helping Ginny try new styles of clothes because I can't stand seeing her in those old clothes. Every Christmas for the last few years I would always give each Weasley one pair of new clothes or shoes. I tell them this is me being caring for them and thanking them for allowing me to be around them so much since I know how much they hate Malfoys. It isn't me they hate, it's the name and my father. Which I understand because even I don't like dad sometimes.
Anyway, I had just finished my early studies on potions and spells. Mom has been teaching us so we could wouldn't fall behind when we begin school in three years. I've already passed my muggle studies, which is basic math, reading comprehension, science, and social studies. I also learned to play many new instruments since I told mom and dad that I was very bored and it wouldn't hurt to learn to play some of the muggle instruments that I'm able to hold. I can play the flute, piano, guitar, bass, violin, and I even sing sometimes. Mom likes hearing me sing and dad says that it's calming when I sing for him. Help's him forget about his day.
So right now, I'm heading towards the park to play since it's nearby and mom said I could. I saw a few muggles playing around as well but I made my way to the swings. I swung for a while before I saw a ginger-haired girl being picked on. I got off the swing and made my way over to them. "Hey! Leave her alone!" I yelled at them and pushed them away from her. They scoffed and walked away. I knelt by the girl and helped her pick up her stuff "Are you ok?" I asked her and she nodded. I saw tears in her eyes and took out a napkin from my bag and gave it to her. "Why were they picking on you?" I asked her "They call me a know-it-all just because I'm at the top of the class and they don't like it," I frowned and patted her on the back. "I'm Raina Malfoy, and you?" I asked her. "Hermione Granger, thank you for helping me," she said and I nodded. "No problem, so where were you headed with all those books?" I asked and she blushed of embarrassment.
"To the library, it's near here which is why I cut through the park," I nodded and whistled. I took out a paper and wrote on it. A bird soon landed on my arm after and I tied the note to its leg "Take it to the Malfoys, please," the bird flew away and I looked at Hermione "How did you do that?" she asked "It's a family thing. This is how we communicate when we're not home. I sent that bird with a note telling mother that I'll be at the library getting more books to read and that I should be home by five," she nodded and we made our way to the library.
~Time Skip to five o'clock~
I was home with five new books to read, which I knew I would finish by today. I left the books in my room and went to the kitchen where mom was "Afternoon mom, how were Draco's studies?" I asked and she sighed. "He's getting there but still has a little trouble," I nodded "The house-elf made cookies if you want any and take some to Draco as well," she said and I nodded. I opened the over and saw that Dobby made chocolate-chip cookies. I crabbed seven of them, three for me and three for Draco and the last one for Dobby since I knew he wasn't allowed to grab any. I made my way to Draco's room and saw him studying "Here Draco," I said and handed him his cookies. "Thanks, Raina. How's Neva doing?" "She's fine, can't wait for Christmas next week. She likes it when it snows," he nodded and turned back to his studies "Call me if you get stuck on something," I said to him and left to my room.
"Dobby, come here," I called and he apparated into my room. I handed him a cookie "No mistress. Dobby mustn't have the master's cookies," I rolled my eyes. We always go through this "Dobby, we both know you're going to eat it so just eat it already. It's the least I can do since I can't free you. If I did then fat would be mad and know it was me who freed you. But I know one day you will be free so for now just eat the cookie," I said and he sighed. He took the cookie and ate it quickly since no one is supposed to know about this. After that, he helped me organized all my books. I asked dad for two bookshelves this year. One for all my wizard things and another for my enjoyment. He said he'll see what he can do about it. I already sent the Weasleys' their presents which I know they will love. They also get me presents but I get them when I stop by their house because mom and dad can't find out that I know them very well or they would be mad. After we start school is when it would be somewhat reasonable for me to know them. I wrapped up a book that I knew Hermione was looking for and sent an owl to give it to her. I left a note with it telling to just send a note and if she wanted to send me a gift, to hold onto it until I saw her again because I won't be home for a while so my owl was dropping that off and coming right back. After that, I went to the kitchen and to eat dinner with mom and Draco since dad was coming late today.
~One week later - Christmas Day~
It was Christmas Day and I was getting ready for the party the Ministry was having this year. Dad said we could all go. He also agreed to me singing at the party so I was excited about it. I was wearing a black and red dress with Christmas Decorations on it.
I walked out and put on my black cloak on and waited for Draco to come out. I held onto mom's hand as dad and Draco came out of Draco's room. Both of them wearing dark green suits. Once we were all at the door, dad apparated us and soon enough we were at the ministry of magic. It was decorated very nicely and the stage was covered in decorations and instruments. After about an hour, everyone was there and the music stopped playing. "I would like to congratulate everyone for a successful year and for many more to come," the minister said. Then he looked at dad and dad nodded. "Lucius here would like for his daughter, Raina Malfoy, to come and sing a few songs for us," I smiled and up to the stage. I looked at everyone as the music started and suddenly I couldn't breathe. Draco noticed and came up to me "Hey, what's wrong?" "That's too many people, Draco. I've only ever sung in front of you, mom, and dad," I said while panicking. "Ok, breathe Raina. Just close your eyes and think that you're at home, with mom, dad, and I and you singing like we always do. Ok, now sing," I nodded and the music started again. Draco got off the stage and I began singing.
I wasn't raised in a castle
I grew up on the outskirts of town
No dresses with golden tassels
The rings on my hand are handed down
But I'm gonna find the one that needs me, see's me
And treats me like I'm already royalty
There ain't nothing priceless on my wrist
I might not fly private, but that don't mean I ain't a queen
Queens don't hate, queens don't fight
Queens don't stay unless their king treats her right, oh
Every jewel on my crown, you better believe I earned it
Won't keep people around that don't believe I deserve it
No, queens ain't fake
A queen's gonna rule just the way she was made, oh
I ain't 'bout to let nobody come and take me off this throne
Some girls might, but queen's don't
No, I don't need the tallest tower
To prove to anyone I ain't weak
I turn my pain into power
Every tear's a diamond on my cheek
Queens don't hate, queens don't fight
Queens don't stay unless their king treats her right, oh
Every jewel on my crown, you better believe I earned it
Won't keep people around that don't believe I deserve it
No, queen's ain't fake
A queen's gonna rule just the way she was made, oh
I ain't 'bout to let nobody come and take me off this throne
Some girls might, but queen's don't
Queens don't break, they just get stronger
There ain't nothing they can't conquer
Queens don't hate, queens don't fight
Queens don't stay unless their king treats her right, oh
Every jewel on my crown, you better believe I earned it
Won't keep people around that don't believe I deserve it
No, queen's ain't fake
A queen's gonna rule just the way she was made, oh
I ain't 'bout to let nobody come and take me off this throne
Some girls might, but queen's don't
Everyone clapped and then another one began.
I don't want to make a scene
I don't want to let you down
Try to do my own thing
And I'm starting to figure it out
That it's alright
Keep it together wherever we go
And it's alright
Oh, well, whatever everybody needs to know
I walked up to mom and dad while I sang
[Chorus:]
You might be crazy
Have I told you lately
That I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
And it's crazy
That someone could change me
Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try
And you need to know that you're the reason why
I walked up to Draco for this part
I don't even care when they say
You're a little bit off
Look 'em in the eye, I'd say
"I can never get enough"
'Cause it's alright
Keep it together wherever we go
And it's alright
Oh, well, whatever everybody needs to know
[Chorus]
I sang in front of my current family since this song was for them
If it was raining, you would yell at the sun
Pick up the pieces when the damage is done
You say it's just another day in the shade
But look at what a mess we made
You might be crazy
Have I told you lately
That I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
You might be crazy
Have I told you lately
That I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
And it's crazy
That someone could change me
Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try
And you need to know that you're the reason why
I don't want to make a scene
I don't want to let you down
I hugged them as applause surrounded us. There is one more song that I am going to sing to end this party. "Last one and then I am done for tonight," I said and they cheered
Mama said
Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater
Go make a legacy
Manifest destiny
Back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said
Burn your biographies
Rewrite your history
Light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, everyday
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waitingHad to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
And with that, I was done for tonight. Everyone clapped and I spent the next three hours chatting with Draco and sometimes having small talk with the Weasleys. Today has been a very good Christmas so far.
~Time skip to Opening Presents at home~
We finally came home from the party and it was time to open our presents. Draco opened his first. Dad got him a broom for him to learn to fly and mom got him flying gear so he won't fall off the broom. Then it was my turn to open my presents. Mom got me an owl and a snake, I hugged her tightly and thanked her. "Your present from me is already in your room," dad said and I ran there. Draco and mom followed behind, I opened the door and squealed. I ran out of the room and hugged dad tightly "Thank you, daddy" I said and ran back to my room. Dad had gotten me the two bookshelves I wanted. Both went from the ground to the ceiling on both sides of my room. One shelf was full of wizard books and spell and potions while the other was empty and waiting for me to fill it. I put my snake next to my bed in her cage and I left my owl in her cage as well but her door was open so she can spread her wings. I fed them both and decided to name my snake Venom and my owl Winter. They seemed to like it since Vemon hissed excitedly and Winter hooted approvingly. After that, I went to bed.