"Make sure you two stay together please." Narcissa says before specifically looking at Draco. "Stay with her. Do not let her get lost." She speaks to both of them again. "Your father had to go to Knockturn Alley. Remember to stay out of there. If you need me I will be at Twillfits and Tattings. Do not forget our appointment at Madam Malkin's."

     "We know Mother." Draco says.

     "Just stay out of trouble." Narcissa looks at Ursa.

     "You transfigure one Muggle into a frog and suddenly you are a troublemaker." Ursa says.

     "Come on idiot." Draco says as she drags Ursa away.

     In Flourish and Blotts, Ursa sees a book she's interested in. "Oh, there's a new edition of Fantastic Beasts!" She says.

     "You don't need the newest edition for school. I hate that class." Draco says.

     "Why?"

     "It's taught by an oaf and I got hurt in it last year."

     "Oh I heard. 'It's killed meh, it's killed meh!'" Ursa laughs and Draco glares at her.

     "Crabbe or Goyle?"

     "Mother actually. She told me what happened in her weekly letter. Though the 'it's killed me' came from them."

     "You're annoying."

     "The last nine years have been boring without me. Admit it Dray."

     "A little bit. You don't need it."

     "What's wrong with getting a few books for myself? It's not like we can't afford it."

     "What electives are you taking anyways?"

     "Care of Magical Creatures, Divinations, and Ancient Runes."

     "Ancient Runes? Three classes? Are you serious?"

     "Yes. I took it at Ilvermorny so it makes sense that I continue them here. Three electives were required."

     "I would recommend buying the book for at least one other elective in case our parents make you switch."

     Ursa smiles as she speaks. "Maybe I should take Muggle Studies." Draco hits Ursa upside the head and she laughs. "I'm kidding. Im kidding. Geez. I know our parents would kill me. And I don't need a spare book, I can just drop one."

     Ursa wanders over to the small Dark Arts selection. "This section isn't for young girls." A wizard says.

     "Then it is a good thing I am not a young girl, isn't it?" Ursa replies as she pulls a copy of A Compendium of Common Curses and Their Counter-Curses from the shelf. She skims the Table of Contents until the wizard suddenly take it from her. "Hey!"

     "Trust me, this isn't a book for a sweet young girl." He says.

     Ursa swipes it from him. "Well it is a good thing I am not sweet." Ursa puts it in her basket and walks away. She finds Draco in the Charms section. "I don't believe I need a Charms book. I have the set."

     "You have all of the volumes of The Standard Book of Spells?" Draco asks.

     "Of course Hogwarts uses different books. No, I have all the volumes of Chadwicks's Charms. Guess I should probably get the first three to make sure I am not behind." Ursa grabs the first three off the shelves.

     "Do you have everything? We need to go if we want to go home after our robe fitting."

     "I think so." Ursa turns and walks up to the counter. After she pays she walks towards the door. She accidentally ran into someone and both of their books fall. "Oh I am sorry."

     "It's alright. I wasn't paying attention." Ginny says as they kneel down to pick up their books.

     "I was not either." Ursa says. Ginny and Ursa pick up their books, occasionally trading as they pick up the other's. There is a visible difference between Ursa's new books and Ginny's used books. They both stand. "Again, I am so-"

     "Stop apologizing." Draco says. "She should have been paying attention."

     "Draco..." Ursa warns.

     "Malfoy." Ron says.

     "Perfect time to teach you how to identify a Weasley." Draco says. "Look red hair, hand-me-down clothes, and used books." Draco notices Harry. "Oh and Potter. No parents, ugly glasses, and a stupid scar on his head.

     "Draco be quiet." Ursa says irritated.

     "Shut it Malfoy." Ron says.

     "Or what?" Draco asks.

     "Or-" Ron starts before Ursa interrupts.

     "Or I will hex your ass into next year." Ursa threatens.

     "You would not dare." Draco replies.

     "Do you really want to test that theory?" Draco stays silent. "Exactly now let's go." The Weasleys and Harry look at Ursa in shock. Ursa grabs Draco's arm and drags him out before he can cause trouble.

     "Did she just threaten Draco and drag him out?" Harry asks.

     "Yeah. Wasn't she at the World Cup with the Malfoys?" Ron asks.

     "I'm pretty sure she was in the Daily Prophet too."

     Ursa lets go of Draco outside. "What was that for?" Draco asks.

     "Mother told us to stay out of trouble." Ursa replies.

     "Ugh. You were the one who was talking to blood-traitors."

     "I was apologizing for running into her. Like polite people do."

     "You're too nice."

     They go to a few stores for miscellaneous items and sweets. "Where are we meeting Mother again?" Ursa asks after taking a lollipop out of her mouth.

     "Madam Malkin's" Draco replies.

     "Really? I thought she would not be caught dead there."

     "It is the only place for Hogwarts robes."

     "Ah"

     "What the hell are you eating? It looks like an Acid Pop but it's not is it?"

     "Muggle equivalent of Acid Pops. Called a lollipop. Much, much safer than Acid Pops."

     "Muggle candy?"

     "Muggle candy is good. It's simple and can rarely hurt you." They walk into Madam Malkin's. Narcissa stands off to the side, looking around in disdain, and Ursa chuckles. "She looks so unhappy to be here. Luckily I am the only one that needs robes."

     They walk over to Narcissa and she speaks. "There you are. I heard you had an issue in Flourish and Blotts."

     "Not really." Ursa replies. "I accidentally ran into someone-"

     "The Weasley girl." Draco interrupts.

     Ursa rolls her eyes. "And after I apologized, someone decided he wanted to be dumb and insult them. I dragged him out before anything and kept him from causing trouble."

     "Good." Narcissa says. "Did you get all of your supplies?"

     "And the nerd got some extra books." Draco says and Ursa shoves him. "Hey!"

     "Malfoys?" Madam Malkin says. "I'm ready for you." They walk over to her. "Did we grow out of our robes already?"

     "No. Ursa here is starting Hogwarts this year." Narcissa says.

     "You look a little old for a first year." Malkin says.

     "That would be because I am a fourth year transferring from Ilvermorny." Ursa says.

     "Let me see if I have any first year robes large enough." Malkin says before going to the back.

     "What is the difference in robes?" Ursa asks.

     "First year robes are enchanted. They change to your house colors when you are sorted." Narcissa explains. "Same with the tie."

     "It is ridiculous that she has to get first year robes." Lucius says as he walks up behind them.

     "I know dear, but there is the chance she is not Slytherin. She was in a different country for years."

     "I highly doubt I am anything but Slytherin." Ursa says. "Pureblood, sarcastic, Dark witch, and family history pretty much guarantees Slytherin."

     "Alright I found a pair. Let's get them fitted." Malkin says as she returns. Ursa puts the lollipop back in her mouth and follows Malkin.

***

     Draco finds Ursa in the basement training room the night before they leave. While standing outside the door, he hears nothing from inside.

     "Reducto!" Ursa yells, inside the room, as she points her wand at a target. The target is reduced to ashes and Draco's eyes widen. Ursa turns to a different target. "Bombarda!" Draco keeps watching from the hall and to him, the target silently explodes. His brow furrows. Ursa turns to another target. "Bombarda!"

     Draco steps in the room halfway through the incantation and jumps when the target loudly explodes. "Bloody hell that was loud."

     Ursa spins around and a spell wizzes by Draco's ear. "Sorry." Ursa says.

     "Why was the first explosion and incantation quiet but this one wasn't?" Draco asks.

     "Special type of Silencing Charm. Soundproofs the room. Father was working when I started earlier."

     "If you taught our parents that spell we wouldn't have to stick to our side of the manor when they fight. He still is working."

     "Why do you have to bring that up?" Ursa groans and turns back to the targets. She points her wand at each and repairs them nonverbally.

     "Did you repair that without an incantation?"

     "Yep. I can do some first year charms nonverbally."

     "What are you doing down here?"

     "Just working off some nerves."

     "You don't need to be nervous about going to Hogwarts."

     "I know but I am. What are you doing down here."

     "Mother is looking for you. She wants to make sure you're all packed."

     "Ive been packed for days." Ursa points her wand at a target. "Bombarda!"

     The target explodes and Lucius yells from upstairs. "What was that!?"

     "Oops. Guess the silencing spell wore off." Ursa says.

     "It wears off?" Draco asks.

     "After an hour or two. I figure Mother can figure out where I am now." She points her wand at a wall. "Pro Sani." The walls glow for a second and Ursa repairs the target. "Are you staying cause I'm about to show off."

     "Oh really?"

     "I recommend not moving if you don't want to get hurt." Ursa raises her wand and three dummies start moving towards her. Ursa hits the one on her left with a Fire-Making Spell. She hits the one on her right with a Knockback Jinx. She notices one behind her out of the corner of her eyes. She hits the one in front of her with a green bolt as she notices Narcissa step into the room.

     "Ursa be-" Draco starts.

     Ursa spins and casts before Draco can finish. "Diffindo." She casted a little early and accidentally cut one of the tapestries on the wall as well as the dummy. Ursa points her wand at the tapestry. "And that Dray, is why I told you to stay still. That could have easily been you." Ursa repairs the tapestry before turning to see Narcissa standing next to Draco.

     "Did you just..." Narcissa says in shock.

     "Did I just what?" Ursa asks before repairing the dummies.

     "Wha..." Ursa chuckles at Narcissa's surprise. "Wha- Why- How?"

     "How what?" Ursa asks innocently.

     "Did you just take down and repair four dummies with nonverbal spells?"

     "No." Ursa pauses. "I took down three dummies with nonverbal spells and repaired four."

     "How?"

     "Between Beatrice and the dueling club at Ilvermorny I had to learn. You had to learn to do some spells nonverbally if you thought you were ever going to win."

     "What are you doing down here?"

     "I am working off nerves. Before you ask, I have been packed for days."

     "Are you still nervous about Hogwarts?"

     "A little. I am worried about making friends and that I could be behind. Though I have looked through the past textbooks and I am ahead in Defense Against the Dark Arts."

     "Oh really?" Draco asks.

     "Yes really. What? Don't believe me?"

     "No I do not."

     Ursa turns to Narcissa with a smirk. "Mother?"

     Narcissa sighs before speaking. "Just do not kill each other."

     "No promises." Ursa replies.

     "Ursa..."

     Draco and Ursa stand in the middle of the room. They bow before turning and taking five steps away. "Mother?"

     "Again. Do not kill each other. One — two — three—"

     "Expelliarmus." Draco says.

     Ursa casts a nonverbal Shield Charm and Draco's spell reflects off of it. It hits Draco and his wand goes flying. Narcissa swallows her chuckle. "I will be nice and let you pick up your wand." Draco glares at her before picking up his wand. The second he stands, Ursa casts a Knockback Jinx and he flies backwards. Ursa chuckles. "Ready to give up?"

     "No."

     "Alright."

     They send general spells back and forth, Ursa dodging and blocking while Draco just blocks. Ursa casts a nonverbal Disarming Charm and Draco's wand flies from his hand. Draco picks up his wand and tries to cast. "Fli-"

     Ursa interrupts him. "Silencio"

     Draco mouths the rest of his incantation. "-pendo"

     Ursa smirks cockily as Draco is interrupted. "Titillando." Draco doubles over laughing silently. "Finite, Tarantallegra." Draco stops laughing and starts dancing. Narcissa chuckles.

     "Alright now you are just being mean and showing off Cub." Narcissa says.

     "Finite. Levicorpus." Draco is lifted into the air by his ankle and Ursa brings him towards her. She raises him so they can look each other in the eyes. "This is your lesson to never underestimate me, little brother." Ursa pushes him away from her a bit and lowers him until he is on the ground with his ankle in the air. "Libracorpus." Draco's ankle falls to the floor as she releases him. "Finite. Now you can speak."

     "I hate you." Draco says.

     "Are you going to underestimate me again?"

     "... no"

     "Good" Ursa holds out her hand and she pulls Draco to his feet.

     Narcissa walks over to Draco. "Are you okay Dray?" Narcissa asks

     "Just a bruise or two." Draco replies.

     "And a bruised ego." Ursa says.

     "Bitch."

     "Ass."

     "Bite me."

     "Language!" Narcissa exclaims.

     Ursa sticks her tongue out and they both laugh. "And Mother that was not showing off. If I wanted to show off I would have had the dummies shooting 'spells' or done something like this. Funem Igni." A whip of fire is creates from the end of Ursa's wand. She hits one of the dummies with it and it leaves a small trail of flames where it hit that burns for a few seconds. "Or Impulsi." Lightning shoots from the tip of Ursa's wand and electrocutes the dummy. "Or even Sectumvadum." A red light shoots and the dummy looks like it's been cut with several knifes, all shallow. "Great spells for when you want information out of someone."

     "How do you know those?" Narcissa asks.

     "Ilvermorny had several basic Dark Arts books available and so did Beatrice. I got those from a book on torture. Plus I have discovered spells on my own."

     "Alright it is time for bed."

     Draco walks faster than Narcissa and Ursa. "I noticed part of the cellar potion storage and other parts of the storage was empty. What happened?"

     "The stupid 'Muggle Protection Act' that Arthur Weasley managed to get passed two years ago. Your father had to sell a lot of things and put things in our vault for when they inevitably came knocking. Luckily it did not become a raid and they did mot check for any hidden doors."

     "Like the drawing room chamber?"

     "Exactly."

     "Did they um... check my room?"

     "Why?"

     "Well I noticed some of the poisons were missing."

     Narcissa stops and Ursa turns. "You have poison in your room? How long has it been there?"

     "Uh 19... 90... ish."

     "Why do you have poison?" Ursa shrugs and keeps walking Narcissa follows after her. "Ursa what do you have?"

     "I will show you." Ursa walks into her room and over to her vanity. She carefully looked through a drawer of necklaces. She pulls out a chain with a vial of dust on it. "I was given it and then accidentally left it. I forgot to take it back with me in '91. I do not remember what kind of poison it is. I wrote it down somewhere." Ursa looks through the drawer again until she finds a scrap of parchment. "Ah it's a poison that only targets Muggles and possibly Muggle-borns. You mix it in drinks."

     "Well now I am glad they did not inspect your things further. Also give me that."

     "Why?"

     "Because it is dangerous."

     "Fine." Ursa hands it to Narcissa.

     "Anything else dangerous?"

     "No."

     "Alright." Narcissa hugs Ursa and kisses her forehead. "Good night Cub."

     "Good night Mother."