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To the world, she is Aurora Malfoy, the perfect daughter of Abraxas Malfoy, one of the most trusted to their Dark Lord. She had a part to play and she played the role her society demanded of her. Her father and mother made sure to drill in their beliefs to her that they were above other witches and wizards and other creatures of the magical world. There was always a little part of her that wanted to fight back against their beliefs, but she knew there would be consequences if she ever decided to speak about these concerns.
"Aurora, if you haven't noticed, the train has stopped," Lucius said breaking her out of her train of thought. Aurora shot a quick glare at her brother before glancing out the window to see that they were indeed at Hogwarts. She quickly got out of her seat and followed Lucius out of the train and onto the platform, along with Narcissa Black, Rabastan Lestrange, and Regulus Black.
They all made their way to the carriage that would take them to the castle. The ride to the castle consisted of her brother and Rabastan discussing what they were going to do after they finished their last year here at Hogwarts. Which mainly included hush whispers over joining their Dark Lord. Aurora drowned out the rest of their conversation not wanting to hear the trouble her brother is going to get himself into.
As soon as the carriage hit the ground in front of the castle, Aurora quickly got out of the carriage wanting some fresh air. Deciding to get a head start, Aurora leaves Lucius and the others and made her way to the Great Hall. She had almost made it to the Great Hall when someone ran right into her back, she turned to see who it was when she noticed it was no other than James bloody Potter.
"Watch where you are going Potter," Aurora sneered at the Gryffindor starring him straight down. She hadn't even noticed his three goons that stood behind him until he said, "Look here boys, little Malfoy wants to pick a fight."
Aurora heard the mocking oo's that came from Lupin, Black, and Pettigrew. She went grab her wand that was hidden in the sleeve of her robe. "The only one here looking for a fight Potter is you," Aurora told him looking him up and down before continuing, "Maybe it's because you're overcompensating for teeny weeny... prick."
Aurora watched as Potter's faced morphed into one of shock before morphing into one of anger. Aurora stared at him smirking not backing down from whatever he was about to throw at her. She may not be one that goes looking for fights, but she was not about to back down from one because Potter decided to throw a hissy fit for running into her in the first place.
She hadn't even noticed Lucius, Rabastan, and Regulus, come and stand behind her. But before things could escalate anymore Lucius stepped in between Aurora and Potter.
"10 points from Gryffindor for picking a fight," Lucius told the four boys who were about to argue when he held his hand up to continue, "And Potter, detention with Slughorn tomorrow night right after dinner."
"You can't do that Malfoy," Sirius Black said standing up for his friend that he was ready to back just seconds ago.
"Last time I checked Black, head-boy has the right to assign detention and take house points," Lucius said in a matter of fact tone that had the younger boy huff.
"Now I suggest you four make your way to the Great Hall for the sorting ceremony," Lucius dismissed them. They were about to put up more of a fight, especially Potter and Black when Lupin whispered something to the two of them and they begrudgingly obliged their friend.
Once they were out of earshot, Lucius bent down and whispered into Aurora's ear, "Hide your wand better."
Aurora glanced down where the tip of her wand was resting in her palm still then nodded to her brother who smiled approvingly. Then beckoned her to follow him to the Great Hall for the sorting ceremony and feast.
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As soon as the feast was over, Aurora made her way to the library before going back to the Slytherin dorm for the night. She was looking through the books about magical creatures until she found one that caught her intention about Hippogriffs. She held the book to her chest and was about to make her way out of the library when she heard a loud crash of books come from the other side of the bookshelf.
Aurora quickly decided that she was going to go check out and when she rounded around the bookshelf she notice that it was Lily Evans. Doing a quick calculation in her head she decided that it was safe to go and help the girl without worrying that someone would see her.
The redhead was kneeled down on the ground trying to pick up the books she dropped. Aurora came and crouched down next to her helping Evans stack the books into a pile that would be easier to pick up. Once all the books were picked up, Aurora stood up picking up her stack. And went to hand them to the witch who was staring at the blonde with wide green eyes.
"Here," Aurora rolled her eyes putting the books onto the shelf next to the Gryffindor. She turned with her book in hand to leave the library once again when the witch spoke up, "Why did you help me?"
"Because you looked like you needed help," Aurora explained simply. "But clearly it was not wanted, so don't worry about it happening again," Aurora added with a slight sneer.
"Look I'm sorry, I just didn't expect you to help me out of all people," Evans explained not wanting to upset her any more than she had already had.
"Fine, you're forgiven," and with that Aurora was finally able to leave the library. Though she should have known it was too good to be true when her luck continued and she ran into Potter and his goons once again.
"Second time in one day, little Malfoy, if I didn't know better I would think you were following me," Potter smirked down at her.
"You were the one who ran into her fist, James," Lupin spoke up which earned him a "Quiet Mooney," from both Black and Potter.
Out of the group, Lupin seemed to have the most brains out of the four of them and would be the one to listen to reason other than just blind prejudice.
"As entertaining as this conversation is, I shall be taken my leave boys," Aurora said and tried to move around them but failed when Potter and Black blocked her path. "Why in such a hurry, Malfoy, are you late to a death eater meeting?" Black asked her his grey eyes meeting hers, ready for her to challenge his words.
"Hate to break it to you Black, but I have better things to do than idly chat with ignorant Gryffindors," Aurora hissed at him.
Sirius watched with her in someway she intrigued him but at the same time, she stood for everything he hated in his own family. "Prongs, I could practically hear the venom in her voice. She really is a snake," Sirius smirked.
"Maybe we need to take matters into our own hands before she bites anybody," Potter said raising his eyebrows starring at the girl waiting to see her reaction.
"And you say Slytherins are vile, while your four go around being bullies to anyone who you seem fit to deserve your torment," Aurora told them glaring at the boys who still blocked her path. She didn't want to risk heading back to the library, not trusting the boys to not through a hex at her when her back was turned.
"Aurora," a voice called cutting through the tension between the five of them.
"Lily," James said and you could see him visibly gulp at the sight of the girl he has been in love with since first-year. Aurora turned her head and looked at the muggle-born girl, and she had to admit to herself she was a little grateful that the witch showed up.
The redhead walked straight up to her with a book in hand and glancing down at it Aurora noticed it was the one she forgot in the library after she helped her. "Here's your book, I saw that you forgot it. And bringing it back to you was the least I could do after you helped me," Lily said giving her a hesitant smile.
Before Aurora could even say thank you, Potter cut her off, "My dearest Lilypad, why are you even talking to the likes of her."
"Prongs," Lupin muttered in warning to one of his best mates knowing that this wasn't going to win him any favors with Evans.
The glare that Evans shot Potter could cut through glass, "Your such an arse Potter. And its called returning the favor when someone is kind to you if you must know."
"And how was she was kind to you, did she walk pass you and only wrinkle her nose in disgust instead of calling you the derogatory term, that her brother and the other future death eaters like to use?" James asked.
"Believe it or not Potter, I don't make it my life's mission to make people's lives a living hell like you and your goons do," Aurora hissed at him before turning her attention back to Evans, "Thank you for bringing this to me, but if you don't mind I would like to go back to my common room."
And with that Aurora was finally able to leave and once she was able to round the corner out of their sight, she was able to take in a breath of relief.