“You don’t mean to tell me, Severus… that that girl was created in a cauldron?”

“You’ve been living in Hogwarts for all your life? And you’re only ten?”

“Well… I’m Lucius Malfoy, and this is Narcissa. My son, Draco, is with us today to shop for his Hogwarts supplies. Not strangers anymore now, are we?”

“I was with my friends Crabbe and Goyle. I couldn’t find them now, the big oafs, so I think I’ll just stand here with you.”

“Let’s see here… you’ve demonstrated an excellent thirst for knowledge, a strong sense of morals, although you do have a mischievous streak. You’re brave and you’re kind, Carina Aberforth, no mistaking it. And it appears as though you have a burden on your shoulders. You feel as though you must live up to it.”

“It’s you and me.”

“What have they been doing to you, Fluffy?”

“I had a hunch you’d be with Draco.”

“You want to ignore me like that? Fine. But don’t expect me to keep being your friend if you don’t treat me like one!”

“I know, it’s okay.”