章 17: Louis has very bad social interaction skills
Back at the Princeton household, the kids were in a rush around the house making sure they didn't forget anything important since they had to return to Hogwarts the very next day.
Their parents on the other hand, were casually sipping their cups of tea and catching up on what they had missed while the they were away.
" The M.O.M came again while you were away. " Lyren informed as she sipped from her warm cup. " What did they want this time? " Natalia asks with an exaggerated sigh.
" Oh you know it's the same always. Wanting us to become part of their side on the ministry and not 'against' them, go to all those meetings where the stuck up people always go to, and join the ' light side ' . Nothing much really. " Alfred mutters numbly as he takes a bite out of his scone.
" Really? " Justin asks, skeptical of his step siblings. " Yes really, although....." Lyren trails off too deep into her thoughts.
" Although what? " Natalia questions raising her brow at the two. " They did mention something about how they would ' force ' us into joining them one way or another. " Corren speaks as quick as a machine gun, hoping that the two didn't catch what she said.
But Alas, her hope came crashing down when Natalia and Justin started setting nearby plants on fire.
' Ohhh dear. ' Alfred and Corren thought as they watched their siblings - and best friends - leave their seats and calmly stroll to the chimney. But it was the silence that scared Alfred and Corren the most.
" WHOA WHOA WHOA, Justin! Natalia! Calm down! Don't do anything that'll scare the kids, especially Louis! " At the mention of Louis, they manage to calm down significantly.
" Their gone the moment they make a move. " Justin threatens as he storms out to the garden.
" They think their all that just 'cause their the M.O.M, but I'll show them what true power and authority means. I may not be part of the ministry officially but I am someone they'll ' listen ' to with the help of a little pressure. " The nearby fire had turned purple in colour.
Natalia darkly smiles, as she laughs like a villain from those television shows and comics about superheroes witnessing their villains schemes unravel while laughing like a psycho.
Louis turns his head to the living room due to a chill that ran down his spine " Louie? What's wrong? " Annie asks while roughly shoving her clothes into her trunk for the rest of the school days.
" It's nothing. I thought I felt an evil presence in the house for a second. " Shaking his head he continues to pack his suitcase with all the necessities for his animal companions, especially Bandit.
Now on platform 9 3/4 the Princeton family are saying their goodbyes to one another.
" Louis, " Natalia calls for her sons attention, " let's make a deal. " She states, kneeling to her Louis' height.
He nods his head curious " If you can make friends - or a single friend - before your break starts again, I'll allow you to accompany your father to Egypt. Apparently he found a treasure map from one of the pyramids there. "
Eyes lighting up like a star, Louis violently nods his head to agree with his mother - too excited to utter a single sound.
" Annie, Richard, you wouldn't mind watching over him to make sure he actually makes a friend, would you? "
Natalia looks at the two knowing her son, he would probably ' force ' someone to befriend him somehow, or shape shift one of his animal companions into a human - which has happened before.
" You got it boss! " Annie salutes with Richard nodding his head beside her.
It just so happens that Louis caught sight of a particularly sad scene. The Malfoy family - though purebloods - were not really one for affection all that well. One example would be the scene Louis was witnessing at the current moment.
Draco Malfoy - The Drama Queen - stood I'm front of his father and mother saying his goodbyes.
However, the two had no affection on their faces, Lucius Malfoy - Louis guessed - practically ignored his son the whole time. Which was extremely rude in more ways than one.
While Narcissa Malfoy - Louis guessed, he can't remember names all that well - behaved like a stuck up stick in the mud woman, where the only thing she cared about was her appearance and position in society.
Louis could metaphorically feel the hurt and sadness the young Malfoy emitted making him feel even sadder for Draco.
Even the boys that Louis thought were the close companions of Draco, stood on the side lines and did nothing as they watch the scene unfold.
" You better get going, wouldn't want to miss your train now do you? " Lukas says rhetorically, pulling Louis' attention back to his family.
One last round of hugs and the three Princetons boarded the train.
" Well I better go find my friends and catch up with them. " Annie says suddenly catching the two boys off guard completely.
" Wait, you have friends? " " And their real? " Louis and Richard ask one after the other in sync. Rolling her eyes at their ' wise ' questions, she turns around and waves goodbye to her two very befuddled cousins.
" Well that was new. " Richard states, still surprised that their headstrong cousin has friends, though she is more friendly then them.
" Should we go then? " Louis shakes his head as he picks a random cabin to enter.
Five minutes after the two settled down, the cabin door burst open revealing Neville Longbottom shining with excitement.
" Richard! I just discovered something extraordinary! You must Come with me! " He exclaims dragging Richard by the arm out the cabin, Louis was laughing the whole time.
Alone in the cabin Louis speaks, " Wellll, since I'm by myself now might as well walk around. Don't you think so Bandit? " With a nod of agreement from his partner in crime, the two head out to explore the train.
Humming a happy tune with Bandit swaying to it, Louis strolls down the train in an attempt to ease his boredom.
Though he did find something interesting. Faint sniffles could be heard from one of the cabins Louis happened to pass by, and even though they were faint he did manage to catch them.
' Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. That and I'm pretty sure I wont die if I stick my nose in, or not. ' Shrugging his shoulders, he opens the cabin doors slowly, not wanting to scare the weeping person.
" Draco Malfoy? " Louis whispers in surprise. The heir of the Malfoy family looked horrible, his hair was a disheveled mess and his eyes were red and slightly puffy from all the crying he had done.
Looking around, it appeared the boy was alone by himself. ' No dummy 1 and dummy 2 around ' He mentally notes as Draco begins to tidy up himself slowly.
Being the curious cat he was, Louis turns invisible and slips in. He wanted to take a closer look and find out why the boy was crying.
' Is that a picture? ' He observes the boy as he carefully places the picture of what appeared to be a three-four years old Draco in the middle of his parents, Narcissa and Lucius.
They looked.....Happy in the photo. It was obvious the picture was what triggered the boy and made him cry.
Now realising why Draco cried, Louis felt that the situation he was in was.....awkward to say the least. He wanted to just leave the cabin and continue on his wandering
' Should have followed Bandit when he jumped off my shoulder before I got in. ' Silently cursing himself he slowly gets up and heads towards the door.
However, the situation only turned worse for the young Princeton as he was on the verge of a sneeze. No matter how much he tried to keep it in, he couldn't. And thus, he sneezed, losing his concentration and turned visible.
The sudden and abrupt sneeze startled Draco to the point he jumped from his seat. Looking towards the door he finding Louis standing there, absolutely embarrassed at being caught.
Draco - to Louis' relief - didn't seem to recognise the boy whom had invaded his personal - and very embarrassing - space, spoke " Who are you and what do you want. "
The harshness in his voice was partially blocked due to his throat closed up and scratchy from all the crying made Louis flinch.
" Ummmm, how do I say this? Hi? I guess, we never really greeted each other properly. I'm Louis, Louis Princeton. " Placing a hand in the air to shake Draco's hand.
The youngs Malfoy takes it and shakes it as he returns his greeting " Draco, Draco Malfoy. And it appears I've finally met the vanishing boy. " The boy snickers as he sees the flabbergasted look face.
" Haha hilarious. " Louis drawls out rolling his eyes.
" For your information, it's the fact that classes are to boring for me to actually pay attention long enough. Thus, leading me to leave the room or read a book. "
Eyebrow raised, Draco points out " And that leads to you invading my privacy when I'm at my lowest? "
Hands in the air he speaks " Look, I'm really sorry I invaded your privacy while you were at your weakest. My curiosity got the best of me, that and I was extremely bored by myself. " Draco ponders for a bit, hand on his chin.
" How about this, we keep what's happened between us, and say we met on nicer terms? Saves my reputation and your image. "
Tilting his head to the side, he nods it in understanding. " Why not, let's be friends then. " The young Malfoy crosses his arms over his chest, a smirk on his face.
" You're way too straight forward, you know that? " He asks, " Eh, the only companions I've had are mystical creatures since human interaction isn't my thing if you've noticed. " Louis shrugs his shoulders.
Shaking his head in defeat he takes his seat once more, Louis following right after. " Let's play a game of twenty questions to know each other better. what do you say? " Louis questions, crossing his legs to get more comfy. " Why not. "
As the Hogwarts express train arrives at it's stop. The students alight and head back to their dorm rooms for the day.
Annie and Richard, who had been busy the whole ride conversing with their friends, were waiting on the platform for Louis.
The train was almost empty by the time they heard laughter coming from the train. Louis and Draco got off the Hogwarts express train, laughing their heads off at a joke the blonde boy told.
Noticing Annie and Richard, Louis waves his arm in the air and says greets them.
" Ann, Richie, meet Draco. Draco, meet Ann and Richie, my cousins. " he introduces with sparkles in his eyes.
" I see you've made a friend already. " Richard remarks watching Draco's movements closely. " Yup! " Louis smiles brightly at his cousin's words, completely ignorant of the way Richard observed Draco.
" So how did you two meet and become friends? " Annie asks, slightly intrigued at how they became friends, though the worry she had for Louis was clearly seen through like glass by Richard.
" Oh that's not important at the moment Ann! And we're going to be late for dinner if we don't head back soon! " He proclaims turning to head back to Hogwarts.
" We're watching you. Make our cousin cry and you'll be three feet under. Got that? " Annie threatens menacingly as she glares at Draco with dagger eyes.
" Pfft. Why would I want to hurt my friends feelings? Sure we've only been friends for a short while, but it doesn't mean we're not close. He understands me, and I understand him and his ways. isn't that good enough? " Draco rhetorically asks as he follows behind a happy Louis.
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