…Knock, Knock, Knock…

I woke up the next morning to a faint knocking on the rickety door of my bedroom. 

“Coming”,I tiredly said as I tried to fight the sleepiness in my eyes. As they opened, I got up, and went to the door.

Still in my pitch black short-sleeved nightgown, I opened the splintered, squeaky door to see a tall man with long, fabulous, blonde hair and a very pale, strict looking face. (like this >:l)

“Hello, Riddle” He greeted me with a level of coldness in his voice that sent a shiver down my spine.

“Malfoy” I greeted back. His cold, gray eyes staring me down, but in silence, my own eyes battled with his. I’ve learned that the best way to survive is to trust no one, not even someone who’s meant to be loyal.

Loyalty doesn’t last forever, but death does.

Lucius walked closer to me, and stared down at me. My own eyes found themselves following his hand as it went into his pocket, then came back to sight with a letter.

He handed it to me, still staring at me.

Hesitantly, I broke eye contact with him,and looked at the letter.

"Ms. Blair E. Drilde

The burnt Cabin in the woods

Alexandra Forest

Surrey"

It had red wax holding it together with an odd symbol in the middle.

“Open it.” Mr.Malfoy said, “It’s yours”

“They got my last name wrong…” I said.

“Drilde.” He said, “Your father used anagrams”

“And Drilde is an anagram of Riddle” I caught on with what he was saying.

“Smart. That’s a change” He smirked.

I glared at him, but then opened the letter.

"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

 Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore 

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed.

Dear Ms. Drilde,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. We understand that you did not attend years one, two, or three, but we have been told that you have been trained well.

We, however, encourage you to collect everything needed for the years you missed, and study as much as possible. We are excited to finally meet you. 

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely, 

 Minerva McGonagall"

“So… I’m really going?” I asked

“Indeed, Ms. Riddle” Mr. Malfoy said. I looked back down to the envelope, then noticed another piece of paper. “Your list. For school supplies.”

I nodded my head and unfolded the list

 "First-year students will require:

1. Uniform

2. Three Sets of Plain Work Robes (Black)

3. One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear

4. One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide or similar)

5. One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings)

6. Please note that all student's clothes should carry name-tags at all times.

7. Books

1. The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Goshawk

2. A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

3. Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

4. A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

5. One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

6. Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

7. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

8. The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

8. Other Equipment

1. 1 Wand

2. 1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

3. 1 set of glass or crystal phials

4. 1 telescope

5. 1 set of brass scales

Second year students will require:

1. The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 by Miranda Goshawk

2. Break with a Banshee by Gilderoy Lockhart

3. Gadding with Ghouls by Gilderoy Lockhart

4. Holidays with Hags by Gilderoy Lockhart

5. Travels with Trolls by Gilderoy Lockhart

6. Voyages with Vampires by Gilderoy Lockhart

7. Wanderings with Werewolves by Gilderoy Lockhart

8. Year with the Yeti by Gilderoy Lockhart

Third year students will require:

1. The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 3 by Miranda Goshawk

2. Unfogging the Future by Cassandra Vablatsky (if attending Divination)

3. Intermediate Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

4. The Monster Book of Monsters (if attending Care of Magical Creatures)

5. Numerology and Grammatica (if attending Arithmancy)

6. Home Life and Social Habits of British Muggles by Wilhelm Wigworthy (if attending Muggle Studies)

7. Spellman's Syllabary (if attending Study of Ancient Runes)

8. The Essential Defense Against the Dark Arts by Arsenius Jigger

Fourth year students will require:

1. Dress Robes (only for special occasions that will occur through the year)

2. The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4 by Miranda Goshawk

3. The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection"

“That’s… A lot to buy…” I said looking down the long list. To be honest, I never actually HAD money before. At least, not money that is my own.

“We’ll get it all in Diagon Alley. I need to go that way anyway” Lucius said.

“Yes, I suppose Diagon Alley will have this all” I replied.

He looked me up, and down for a few seconds, then said, “Get Dressed. I’ll take you to Diagon Alley, buy all your supplies, then we’ll stay in Malfoy Manor. We can’t have the heir of the dark lord staying in such filth”

I nodded my head, “I’ll be right back then”

I grabbed the door knob, and started to close the door but just as it was about to close, Lucius slammed his hand on the door, causing me to jump, and the door to suddenly swing back against my hand. He looked me up, and down. Surges of discomfort coursed through me as I felt his icy stare. His eyes seemed to pause on certain areas.