Hey Jazz, great chapter. Izabella isn't having a great first day back is she? But she has discovered something about her friend Ruby. Now she can openly talk about things that upset her. I'm curious to find out if Ruby becomes a death eater when Izabella does, or does she turn away from her. And about Izabella becoming a death eater... does she join as a spy for Dumbledore, or maybe of her own accord to find answers. I'm wondering if Regulus confides in Izabella and then he disappears making Izabella need to find out to much of a thing to ignore. I can't believe Regulus wouldn't tell anyone about what he found out. He would have to be careful who he told though. I'm thinking he couldn't tell Sirius because it would look odd and suspicious if the two brothers were all the sudden ok with each other and talking. And he seems to have a certain odd relationship with Izabella, that wouldn't look odd for them to be talking. But he gets killed before he can give her details.

Good grief! Don't mind me, I just got all caught up in your story, and started typing what I was thinking.

Great chapter Jazz I'll be watching for your next.

Ohh wonderful! It does appear that Lucius will provide so much for her.

Thank you Connie!
It's fine, I love it when people question what's going to happen. It means I'm writing an interesting story (I hope!)


Mmm, maybe he will.
Next chapter soon!

Chapter Thirty – Rules Were Made To Be Broken 5th October 1978
October came, bringing with it a cold, sharp breeze. The leaves began their descent, creating a crunchy carpet of red and gold and the morning frost coated the surfaces around the castle.

Saturday morning rose and the older students excitably prepared for their trip to Hogsmede. Izabella dressed slowly, pulling on grey wooly tights underneath her casual, cotton black dress.

Over the top, she pulled on a thick woolen dark green coat and a grey scarf. She added an extra pair of socks to prevent her toes from freezing then shoved her feet into her brown boots.

Her hair fell down her back in soft curls and the moment she stepped outside, her cheeks stained a light pink from the chill.

Izabella walked through the grounds with Ruby, rubbing her hands together against the cold air.

“...I don't understand why he said it though, I mean she's not that bad is she?”
“Hmmm.”

“Izabella are you even listening to me?”
“Yes.”

“So what did I just say?” Ruby said, stopping and turning to face Izabella with her hands planted firmly on her hips.
“Erm... Well-”

“Izabella!” called a voice from behind them.
Grateful for the distraction, Izabella turned and smiled at Scott.

“Hey,” he said as he caught up with them and they began walking again. “I thought we could all go for a drink in the Three Broomsticks or something?”
“Oh sorry Scott, I'd love to but I can't right now. Maybe later on today?” Izabella suggested.

“Yeah sure.” Scott said with a smile.
“I'll come with you Scott. Seen as Izabella is ditching us again.” Ruby said, raising an eyebrow at her. Izabella rolled her eyes.

“Shut up Ruby, I said I'd meet you later.”
“Why, where are you going?” Scott asked.
“To meet-”

“Izzy!”
“Sirius? What are you doing here?” Izabella said, her eyes growing wide.

“To see you of course.” he laughed, wrapping his arms around her tightly.
“Right. Of course.” said Izabella, swallowing loudly as she spotted Lily, James and Remus over Sirius' shoulder.

“We thought we'd treat you to lunch at that new restaurant, we've all missed you.” Sirius said, grinning.
Izabella nodded weakly, glancing at Ruby out of the corner of her eye, her brain whirring.

“So, anything interesting been happening at Hogwarts?” Lily asked.
“Not really...” she said quietly.

“Izabella.”

Izabella's heart rate sped up, her face flushing at the sound of the smooth voice.

“What are you doing here?” Sirius demanded in a low, dangerous tone.

“Izabella?” Lucius repeated, his tone questioning.

“I thought she made it clear at the station that you were to leave her alone.”
“As I would have done, if Izabella had not invited me.” Lucius said, his eyes flashing a steel grey.

“What?” Sirius snapped. Izabella flinched and avoided Sirius' eyes, looking at
the ground as she spoke.

“We needed to talk. I didn't realize you were coming.” she said quietly.

Suddenly Sirius grabbed Izabella's arm and pulled her away from the gathered group.

“What's going on Izzy?” he said in a quiet, urgent voice.
“Nothing Sirius. I need to talk to him-”
“He's a Death Eater!”
“Sirius please!”

“I can't let you go with him. Not on your own.”
“Oh come on Sirius. I'm better at defensive spells than you are. I'll be fine.”

There was a pained expression in his eyes as he pleaded with her silently.
“Sirius I'm sorry. I'll meet you later okay?” she said, biting her lip as she moved away from him.

“If you're not in the Three Broomsticks at three o'clock I'm coming to look for you okay?” he said sternly.
“Okay.” Izabella agreed, grabbing Lucius' hand and pulling him away quickly.

She dropped his hand immediately, folding her arms across her chest as they walked down beaten dirt track into Hogsmede. Once out of sight of Sirius and the others, Lucius stopped and reached out for Izabella's arm.

“Thank you for meeting me.” he said quietly. She stepped out of his reach and glared at the floor.
“You've got a lot of explaining to do.”

“I know. Shall we go to Diagon Alley? It has much better places for eating.”

“I don't know Lucius, I'm not supposed to leave Hogsmede...”

“Since when have you followed the rules?” he said, tilting his head to one side as a smile crept across his face.
She hesitated, chewing her lip gently.

“It's not a trap Iz. Trust me.”
“I do trust you.”
“You do?”
“Of course.”

For a moment they stood still, looking at each other.

Lucius nodded and held out his hand. Izabella sighed and grasped it as Lucius disapparated out of Hogsmede.

Another wonderful chapter Jazz LOVE IT!!

I know what happens with the relationships, after reading your first story, but I'm curious as to how it's going to pan out. Both men seen amazing for her, but I couldn't believe Sirius would forgive her for... you know!

Hey Jazz, great chapter. I can't believe Izabella! What is she playing at? She is meeting Ruby and Scott at 3:00, Sirius around the same time, and I don't think she will get back from being out with Lucius. How is she going to juggle all that?

Also, I'm sorry, but I don't believe Lucius. It's just not right. His plans are to go someplace she isn't allowed to be. Then he is surprised that she trusts him. It doesn't look good for Izabella.

Great chapter Jazz. I'll be watching for your next.

Thank you! I'm not exactly sure how it's going to go yet, I'm just seeing where the story takes me

Thank you!
I know, she's a little preocupied at the moment and isn't thinking straight, which is never good...
Next chapter soon, so sorry about the delay!

Chapter Thirty-One – Pura Solum 5th October 1978
Landing with a thud in Diagon Alley, Izabella stumbled slightly, pulling away from Lucius' strong arms as he tried to steady her. She ruffled her hair then gasped quietly as she looked up at the restaurant in front of them.

“Lucius! We can't eat here.”
“Why not?” he questioned with a frown.

“Have you seen what I'm wearing?” Izabella hissed. Lucius sighed and wrapped her arm through his.
“You look wonderful.” he said quietly as he lead her inside.

“Mister Malfoy! It's wonderful to see you again.” gushed a tall, thin blonde woman, smoothing out her green and black waitress uniform as she approached them.
“Good afternoon Lucy.” Lucius replied politely.

“Mister Malfoy, I have your table prepared.” said a small balding man, gesturing towards the back of the restaurant, before grasping Lucius' hand and shaking it firmly.
“Thank you Anthony. Let me introduce you to Miss Izabella Prince.”

“It's a pleasure.” Anthony replied, taking Izabella's hand delicately as she smiled in response.

“Shouldn't you be in Potions class?” Lucy joked with a girlish giggle.

“Shouldn't you be serving people their food?” Izabella retorted icily, pursing her lips and arching her eyebrow. As the girl began to stutter before her, Izabella inclined her head then made her way towards their table, her head held proudly and her teeth clenched. She buried her face in a menu then waited for Lucius to be seated before glaring at him fiercely.

“Why did we have to come here Lucius?” she snapped.
“Because it's excellent food.” he replied innocently. Izabella responded with an unelegant snort and a shake of her head. “You have the wrong idea about me Izabella.”

“Anyone would get the wrong idea about someone who eats at 'Only Pure'. Everyone knows it's where the Death Eaters have their meetings.”

“Izabella-”

“I'm not a child Lucius. I know about everything. The Order do-”

“As in the Order of the Phoenix?” Lucius said in a sharp voice. His eyes stared into hers, his face tense and his fists curled. Izabella swallowed loudly and shrugged.

“Izabella, tell me-”
“No Lucius! I'm not doing this. I'm not giving you information, nor am I trying to get information from you. If you want to be friends with me-”

“I don't want to be friends with you.” he said, his eyes filled with emotion and his lips curled into a sad smile. Izabella sighed, her head tilting to one side.

“I don't know what you want anymore.” she said quietly as a waiter approached their table to take their order.

Their dinner arrived and they held a pleasant conversation, mostly general things about Izabella's return to Hogwarts. Their table was cleared and for a moment there was silence. Then Lucius reached across the table suddenly and grabbed Izabella's hand.

“I miss you.” he said quietly. Izabella sighed but didn't remove her hand from his grasp.

“Lucius, I can't. Not now, that I know what you're a part of.”
“I'm doing the right thing Izabella. For me and my family.”

“And what about the families of your victims? Are you doing the right thing for them?”
“Don't say it like that-”
“But that's how it is Lucius!”

“Izabella please. I'm not asking you to be a part of it.”
“But it's a part of you.” she whispered. Lucius groaned and ran his fingers through his hair.
“You know me Izabella! It isn't who I am.”

“Then stop. Don't do it.”
“I have to. I'm not as strong as you are.”

“You haven't even tried to say no Lucius.”
“He will kill me Izabella. And my father.” he said desperately. “We're Purebloods. It's expected of us.”

“Do you agree with the things he says?”
“Yes.”

Izabella shook her head and stood up quickly.

“Wait! Hear me out.” he said grasping the top of her arm. “I agree with what he says. Not what he does.”

“It's the same thing!” she said, attempting to pull herself out of his hold.
“Izabella I love you.”

She stopped struggling and looked at him through blank eyes.
“You don't Lucius. If you did, you wouldn't become one of them.”

She turned sharply on her heels and strode out of the restaurant and into Diagon Alley. Lucius ran after her, grabbing her shoulder and forcing her to turn towards him.

“Lucius let me go.”
“Say you don't love me and I will.” There was a pause, before he smiled smugly. “I thought so.”

Before she could protest, Lucius' lips engulfed hers, his arms snaked around her waist, pulling her close against his chest. Eventually, she stopped attempting to make a rational thought and instead wrapped her arms around his neck, melting against his frame.

After a lifetime, her lips were freed and she breathed heavily as he rested his forehead against hers, their bodies still pressed against each other.

“Thank you.” he whispered, pressing a kiss on top of her head.
“I've not forgiven you yet.”

“I can wait.” he said, smiling down at her as he winked. Izabella sighed and stepped away from him.

“I need to think Lucius.”

“I understand.” he mumbled, giving her a one armed squeeze and breathing in the smell of her hair as he did so. Izabella rolled her eyes and grabbed his hands, disapparating back to Hogsmede.

I love the kissing bits, even though I'd rather she kiss Sirius

Hey Jazz, I really enjoyed this new chapter. You continually amaze me at how well you write. I keep wishing Izaballa would turn away from Lucius for her own good and be hopelessly in love with Sirius, but... I know she has to go through this. So sad. I loved being able to read this and I'll be watching for your next post. Great work Jazz.

Me too! But it might be a while...

Thank you Connie!
I know, me too. I miss Izzy/Sirius but we have to put up with the Malfoys for a while longer...

Very dramatic chapter coming up, not too sure on it yet but will see what you all think
Again, am really really sorry about the delay but it's the holidays and I'm hoping to get loads of chapters written
Thank you for all of your continued support, it means a lot.

Chapter Thirty-Two - Change 5th October 1978
There was a crunch of frost as two pairs of feet landed heavily in a cold, quiet alleyway, just outside of Hogsmede. Izabella pulled away from Lucius and made to turn towards the main road, but his hand grasped her upper arm gently and pulled her towards him.

"Lucius..." Izabella whined, her breath swirling between them. "I have to go."
"Do you?" he whispered, brushing his lips against her cheek. Izabella sighed and pressed her lips against his, her arms entwining around his neck.

"I do. I'm sorry."
His strong arms wrapped around her for a moment, holding her close before he dropped a light kiss on her head and released her.

"I'll see you soon though?"
"Most probably." she said with a small smile playing on the edges of her lips.
"Excellent." he beamed, leaning forward to kiss her forehead. "I'll walk you to the main road."

"No! It's okay, I'll be fine." Izabella assured him quickly.
"Izabella, it's not safe-"

"Lucius, it's just over the road. Besides, I'm probably in more danger with you than I am alone."

Izabella sighed heavily as Lucius opened his mouth to protest and placed a finger on his lips gently. "I need to go. Goodbye."

Before he had time to respond, Izabella turned and hurried towards the Three Broomsticks with her head bent against the cold wind. She pushed opened the door and jumped inside, her body shivering against the welcome heat.

"Where have you been?" Sirius demanded.
Izabella took a deep breath and turned to face him where he had just stopped pacing, his arms folded across his chest.

"It's three o'clock Sirius, just like I said." she reminded him, rolling her eyes and she squeezed in beside Lily on the bench.

"You left Hogsmede Izzy. You know, I could go and tell Dumbledore that if I wanted to." he threatened.

Izabella threw her head back and laughed.
"Don't even go there Sirius. I have so much I could tell Dumbledore about you."

His eyes narrowed as he clenched his jaw.
"He's trouble Izabella. He doesn't deserve you-"

"You know nothing about him!"
"I know he's a Death Eater."

"Sirius!" Izabella hissed, standing up and glaring at him fiercely.

"What? Everyone will know sooner of later. Izabella Prince is dating a Death Eater."
"What is the matter with you! Keep your voice down!"

"You just don't understand Izabella!"
"So help me to!"

Sirius growled in frustration and grabbed his coat from beside Remus.

Throwing it on, he slammed the door open and stepped out into the
darkening village. Izabella stormed after him, stomping furiously.

"Sirius Black! Come back here now."
"Why should I?" he yelled over his shoulder.
"Because I don't understand why you're acting like this."

Suddenly Sirius was in front of her, his eyes blazing.
"Because I know what kind of person he is Izabella! I've grown up with people-"

"Sirius he isn't like that-"
"Will you listen to yourself?" Izabella cried out in pain as Sirius grabbed her wrists, shaking her forcefully. "He is dangerous and he has killed people."

"He hasn't! Lucius told me-"
"He lied Izabella! He is lying about everything. Voldemort wants you and Malfoy is going to give you to him."

"No. No he isn't..." Izabella sobbed, her tears freezing on her cheeks as she struggling against Sirius' firm grip.

"You are blind to it. He doesn't love you."

"He does Sirius. He does!"

"You need to see-"
"No you need to see that I love Lucius and that I... I hate you!" she screamed.

Sirius froze. His chest rose and fell quickly, his hair falling in front of his face slightly. He let go of Izabella's wrists and she fell to her knees on the floor, holding her aching wrists and crying weakly. He watched her for a moment then his shoulders sagged and he turned his back on her, disapparating quickly out of Hogsmede.

Izabella felt hands on her back, rubbing gently and a soothing voice whispering in her ear.

"Lily we have to go." said a monotone voice from above her.
"James I can't just leave her like this." Lily hissed at her husband, cuddling Izabella's shivering form against her.

"It's alright, we'll look after her." said Ruby, her voice raspy with emotion.
Izabella felt warm arms around her and looked up to find Scott supporting her.

"I've got you." he whispered in her ear gently, wrapping his arm tightly around her waist.

"I'm sorry Iz-"
"Just go Lily." Izabella said in a dejected voice as she leant against Scott and allowed him to lead her back towards the castle, Ruby squeezing her other hand comfortingly.

Severus was right; you can't trust Gryffindors. At that moment, Izabella had decided. It was time she realised that she was a Slytherin and a Pureblood. She belonged in Lucius' world and now, she was ready to join it.

Ohhhh, *cue suspense music DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUUN*

Great chapter Jazz, I love it so much PAMSSSSSSSSss

Hey Jazz, good to see you again. This was so sad, but that's what happens in love triangles.

This is so immature of Sirius; But then, I can't believe she said this; I wonder how she would expect him to act.

Does he know this for a fact, or is he just assuming it since Lucius is a Death Eater? And why does she say this; I understand her being hurt, but why would she say you can't trust Gryffindors?

Great writing Jazz. I'm anxious to read your next post. I'll be watching for it.

Thankyou! Glad you're enjoying it

He is rather immature, especially when it comes to Izabella.
I don't think she understands everyone else's reaction to Lucius - she's in love after all and has become rather blind.
He is assuming, in my opinion the Malfoys wouldn't do the 'dirty work'. Not yet at least.
Izabella was hurt mainly by Lily's reaction and how she 'chose James' over her.
Remember this is written from Izabella's POV and so it is her feelings at that moment. She is feeling abandoned and like everyone is on Sirius' side. She gets attention from Lucius and she is a teenage girl remember. That's all she wants.
Hope that clears some things up for you

Izabella seems to have a bit of a personality change in the next few chapters... She's gone to the dark side. But she'll come back I promise!

Chapter Thirty-Three - Invitations 20th December 1978
By the time the Christmas holidays arrived, Izabella hadn't spoken to any of her old friends in more than a month. At first, they had attempted to send owls but they soon gave up.

Izabella was hurt at how quickly they seemed to stop caring but she realised, Lily had James now. Ironic that it had been Izabella that had finally persuaded Lily to go on a date with James, at least to stop him from pestering her.

She had sent one reply, and that was to Remus. Mainly because his was the only letter that seemed to be directed at her well being rather than her relationship with Sirius.

Izabella,
I haven't heard from you in a while. Hope all is well and that you are enjoying your classes.
Hope to see you soon, perhaps at Christmas?
Your friend,
Remus

An emotional wreck as it was, the letter had reduced Izabella to tears and made her, just for a moment, regret her decision to not make up with Sirius.

She replied, but reason soon reminded her that despite how close Izabella and Remus once were, he was Sirius' friend. The Maruaders always stuck together. And Izabella was extremely stubborn.

Izabella lifted her head from where it rested against the cold window as there was a knock on the train carriage door.

"Sorry Izabella, we're almost at London."
"Oh, that was quick. I'll be there in a moment Scott." Izabella said, smiling as she stretched.

"Where are you two going?" Ruby asked, narrowing her eyes slightly. There was a giggle from the corner of the compartment behind the latest edition of Witch Weekly.

"Oh shut up Jade. It's just Head Girl duties." Izabella said rolling her eyes.
"So that's what they call it now?" Jade joked, flicking her curly brown hair out of her eyes. Izabella laughed, shaking her head slightly at her fellow Slytherin.

"Well, I guess I'll see you soon." Izabella said, leaning down to place a kiss on each girl's cheek.

"We'll see you at the Malfoy's New Year Ball won't we?" Jade questioned.
"I didn't know they have a New Year Ball?" Izabella said quietly.

"It's a big deal Iz, I'm sure Lucius will mention it to you." Ruby assured her.
"If he takes you as his date... Then you know he's serious about you."

"Jade stop scaring her." Ruby hissed. She squeezed Izabella's hand comfortingly. "Don't worry, it's just a party."

"It's the social highlight of the year! Lucius has never taken anyone as a date and I bet he'll take Izabella. It'll be all over Witch Weekly and-"
"Alright Jade." snapped Ruby, her eyes widening threateningly.

"Right. I might see you soon then." Izabella said, her brow furrowing as she picked up her bag and threw it over her shoulder. She slipped out of the compartment and shut the door behind her.

"You okay? Izabella? Hello..." Scott said, waving his hand in front of her face.
"What? Oh yeah, I'm fine." Izabella said, shaking her head then looking up to smile at Scott.
They began to walk down the corridor of the train, glancing through the windows and checking that the students were in acceptable Muggle clothing and that no one had blown up their compartments.

"Looking forward to Christmas?" Scott asked.
"I suppose." replied Izabella shrugging lightly.

"Are you doing anything special? I was just thinking, maybe we could meet up in Diagon Alley or something?" he suggested lightly. "Ruby could come as well."

"Yeah. That would nice. Thanks Scott." Izabella said with a warm smile. They had reached the end of the train and both stumbled slightly as the train came to a stop at the station. There was a rumbling beneath their feet as hundreds of students grabbed their bags and rushed to the doors.

"Stop running." Scott yelled at a first year as he opened the train door and stood back for Izabella to pass. She stepped down onto the platform and turned to Scott.

"I'll see you soon Scott, have a good Christmas."
"You too Iz. I'll write to you."

Izabella beamed at him over her shoulder as she wandered down the platform to collect her luggage.

"Izabella!"

She turned quickly, her eyes widening slightly.
"Lucius, why are you here?" she asked as she made her way towards him, her trunk standing beside him.

"To see you of course." he said, bending to place a kiss on the top of her hand. Izabella's attention, however, was on the figure standing slightly behind him.

"Severus."
"Izabella."

"How are you?"
"I'm okay."

There was a pause before she rushed forward just as he extended his arms out to her.

"I missed you." he said quietly in her ear. She nodded in agreement and pulled out of the embrace.

"It's good to see you." she said with a small smile.

"Well that went better than planned." Lucius said, arching his eyebrow slightly and watching Izabella closely. "Shall we get out of here?"

The busy platform was bustling around them and Izabella could feel eyes boring into her, watching the exchange closely. She nodded and turned quickly leading her brother and Lucius along the platform towards the wall.

She slipped through casually then continued through Kings Cross station until she reached the main entrance. She paused as she reached a secluded side street away from Muggle eyes.

"Izabella, we will have to Side-Along apparate." Lucius said carefully, adjusting his clothing and glancing over his shoulder.

"How come?" Izabella asked with a frown.
"We're staying at Malfoy Manor over Christmas." Severus said quietly, the two men watching her reaction closely. For a second, Izabella's eyebrows shot up but otherwise her face remained calm.

"Right. Very well." Izabella said with a delicate cough. Lucius smiled and she accepted his outstretched arm tentatively.

Sevvie's Back!! I missed him.
Great chapter

Me too! Thanks Jess

Chapter Thirty-Four - Whole New World 20th December 1978
Izabella gasped loudly as they landed in the grounds of Malfoy Manor. It was snowing lightly, creating a veil of white in front of Izabella's eyes and the lawn was already covered in a blanket of thick white snow. The large house was opposite them at the end of the gravel driveway, standing majestically in a field of pure white.

"It looks beautiful." Izabella whispered. Lucius nodded in agreement.
"It's a wonderful house. Winter is my favourite time of year at the Manor. I do prefer to stay in London during the summer though."

"You have a house in London?"
"Just a small flat really." he replied, with a casual wave of his hand. Izabella concealed a grin as he took her arm and they followed Severus down the path toward the front door.

The door swung open as they approached, a small elf bowing his head respectfully as he let Lucius and the others out of the darkening Winter day.

"Good afternoon Master Malfoy."
"Hello Nobby. Will you take Miss Prince's things to her room?"

"Of course Sir."
"It's fine, I can take it." Izabella insisted, but the elf had already snapped his fingers and disappeared up the stairs with her trunk.

"Ah Lucius." boomed a familiar voice to the right of them. Izabella turned and managed a smile at Abraxas.
"Miss Prince, how are you? Good term at school I hope?"
"Yes it was eventful." Izabella replied.

"Excellent. Lucius, Severus you are needed in the drawing room for a moment."

The two nodded seriously and hurried through the double doors, closing them firmly behind themselves. Izabella narrowed her eyes slightly as she watched them leave, but she managed to force her gaze away and smile politely at Abraxas.

"I'm very glad you and Lucius are talking again."
"As am I."
"As my only son I just wish for him to be happy."
"Well I hope I can make him happy Sir."

Abraxas tilted his head to one side slightly as he contemplated her, a smirk growing across his face.

"You are turning into a fine young lady Miss Prince. Whoever your father was, he must of had truly Pure blood." he said quietly as he held her chin between his fingers, scrutinizing her closely.

"He can't of been that special Sir. Or he would of stuck around."
"Hmm. Perhaps. And please, Abraxas will do fine."

"Okay then. Oh and thank you for inviting us to stay here. It's very kind of you."
"My pleasure." he beamed. "Binky! Will you show Miss Prince to her room please?"

A small elf appeared and nodded eagerly.
"Of course my Lord. Right this way Miss."

Izabella nodded her head towards Abraxas then followed the tiny house elf up the large ornate staircase. They passed through several winding passageways, each wall lined with paintings and window sills decorated tastefully with vases and china.

Just as Izabella began to suspect they were lost, Binky stopped in front of two white double doors, and with a click of her fingers the large doors swung open to reveal the most beautiful room Izabella had ever lain eyes on.

It was bright inside because of the high windows, the silk curtains tied back to tempt in the last of the winter sun. The walls were a pure white and there was a desk in the corner of the room, covered in marble with a huge mirror surrounded by ivory.

The four poster bed stood majestically in the centre of the room, light chiffon hangings fastened at the head of the bed, framing the mountain of cushions. The bedding was light blue, a thick fur throw lying neatly at the bottom. A rug lay beside the bed, intricately woven pieces of pale blue and shimmering silver.

Izabella's mouth fell open as she stared about the room and Binky chuckled beside her.

"Miss looks very surprised."

"I've never seen a bedroom this nice before." she whispered, afraid to break the peace inside the wonderful room.

"'Only the best for Miss Prince', that's what us elves were told Miss." Binky said with a smile. The elf scuttled into the room and brushed imaginary dust off the bed post. "Now is Miss hungry or will you wait for dinner?"

"No, I'll be fine. Thank you Binky."
"It was Binky's pleasure Miss. Binky will be back soon to help Miss dress for dinner." she said as she left the room, shutting the door quietly behind her.

Izabella stopped and breathed in heavily before she fell onto the bed, sinking deep down onto the cushions. As she admired the ceiling above her, Izabella's mind wandered.

Would Lucius mention the New Year's Eve Ball? As much as she tried to deny it, she hoped he would. She felt certain that he had chosen this room for her - it was perfect.

She chuckled to herself at the thought of an elf helping her to 'dress for dinner'. A laughter bubbled inside of her, exploding as she giggled until her sides hurt. She stretched out on the bed, a ghost of a smile lingering on her lips, but she had grown worried.

What had Lucius and Severus hurried off to do? But that wasn't the worst part. Izabella had an inkling of what was happening in the drawing room downstairs, but she didn't seem to mind. She only hoped it would be over soon so she could see Lucius again. She chewed her lip hard, her brow furrowing as she remembered Abraxas' words.

'A fine young lady...' Or maybe just the type of lady she was expected to be. However Izabella found herself thinking; why not?

Great chapter I want to be in that room too
And have an Elf help me dress for dinner!

But.... with Sirius hehe but you just write Lucius amazingly!

Hey Jazz, very good posts, as is normal for you. I think I would fall out of my chair if you ever wrote anything but great like you always do.

It was good seeing Severus again, although he seemed very sad to see her there. I mean it's like he was exceptionally happy to see her, but was sorry she was going with them. He knows what is in store for her I'm sure.

Go back!!!!!!!!!!! Those are Sirius's eyes boring through you. But then, I'm sure I don't need to tell her that; she already knows I'm sure.

Poor poor Izabella, she should have listened to her worries, and gotten out of there.

Great work Jazz, I'll be watching for your next.

Last Updated: 3/11/2011