My first day was pretty good, I had one class with all of my friends. My first day I had Latin, Spellcasting 101 and Dark Magic: The Basics. I sat through Spellcasting and Dark Magic. That was boring as could be. Then I had Latin. Latin was my favorite class not just because I see my friends but because I really like Latin. We were expected to speak in Latin. I didn’t know any and this was the first time, my spirit mother showed up. I was sitting in the classroom with my friends and I saw this person show up and she had a silvery outline.
“Hey, is she new too?” I asked Chrystal pointing at the woman. Chrystal looked over in the direction.

“I don’t see anyo-oh! You see a lady that seems to have a silvery outline huh?” She said. I nodded.

“That’s your spirit mother. I don’t know her name but you will find out. She tells you about the family you will be protecting and what generations you will have. Your spirit mother will become your best friend.” Chrystal said. I was listening and watching the woman stand there.

“Go walk up to her. The professor will ignore you. The class will be interested though.”

“Cristallum! Spero Latine loqueris.” Professor Amber said.* I got up and walked over to the woman. As I got closer, the silver glowed brighter. The woman came to full image and the class all shifted to watch the exchange. I was really nervous.

“H-Hello. My name is Cassandra Black. What’s your name?” I asked. The class got quiet. Even the teacher did so.

“My name is Elizabeth. I was the former protector for the Malfoy family.” The woman, Elizabeth, said. The whole class gasped when she finished talking. I didn’t know who the family was at the time but I should have guessed it would be a crazy life.

“I’m sorry, I can’t be this formal. Like I said, I’m Elizabeth. I’m your spirit mother and this is the only time I will be in full physical form. After this first visit, I will only appear as an apparition. Your birth parents are going to be cause of a lot of hardship to you. I am here to give you strength to cope with everything that will come your way. First, let’s get through Latin then we can talk.” She said. It was a lot to take in.

“Okay, I don’t know any Latin though.” I said to her. She chuckled.

“I know. That’s what brought me here for the first time. This is something that I can aid you in. Come, let’s sit back down and pay attention.” She said. She led us back to our seats. The professor started back where he stopped as if nothing happened.

“Latine dicere non est privilegium multi . Propositum est ut consociari possint communicare prophetiis Protectors Latinam sine suo audiunt. Repetere post me . Mihi nomen est..”* Professor Amber said.

“Mihi nomen est” The class replied. I got a chance to take a good look at Elizabeth. She was very pretty. She had long wavy brown hair with light brown eyes. She had a thin face and a curvy body. She was petite in height.

“Dierum huius sententiae . Nomen meum est... EGO amo…” Said the Professor.

“Nomen meum est Cassandra. Ego similis ad canendum.” I said. I realized that Elizabeth was whispering in my ear what to say. The class ended soon after that meeting.

“Let’s go back to our room, Cass.” Chrystal said. “You can talk to her there.”

“Okay. That works.” I said turning to Elizabeth. She was gone though.

“She left. She’s not here.” I said surprised.

“Oh. I’ve heard of that. She’s probably already at the room. They tend to jump ahead.” Chrystal said.

“Oh, well I have a lot of questions so I want to get there as soon as possible.” I said. Chrystal nodded and began walking again. We arrived at the room and I practically ran in the room.

“Elizabeth! I have so many questions!” I cried out. Elizabeth was sitting on my bed watching a bird outside of the window. Chrystal opened the curtains before she left in order to wake me up. I walked over and sat on the ground in front of her.

“Where is she?” Chrystal asked. “I assume that she left this plane of physicality. I want to make sure that I don’t accidentally step through her or sit on her.”

“She’s sitting on the foot of my bed in front of me.” I said. Chrystal nodded and walked over to the windows. She closed the black curtains and turned on the light. She then put in her headphones and began doing homework on her bed.

“So my dear, what is your first question?” Elizabeth said. Her voice came through as a loud whisper.

“Who is my family? Can you see the future? What’s it like to see the future? How do you know when your charge is born?” I started saying. Elizabeth hushed me.

“My dear, calm down. We have much time to answer all the questions you have. I will answer in the order of your questions. Your family’s last name is Malfoy. They are a very rich, aristocratic pureblood family. Yes, I can see the future. You will be able to as well right before your charge is born. Seeing the future can be scary but it is very helpful. During the vision you see everything from your point of view or your charge’s. When your charge is born, you will get this feeling that you have literally sewn half of your heart to another person. You will feel it in your soul too. Anymore questions?” Elizabeth asked.

“Yeah. Is it scary to always know that it’s your life before theirs?” I asked.

“Kind of. If you stop to think about it, it can be scary but as long as you realize that it’s just the way it is, you calm down. And also, having a charge that isn’t always in danger probably helps.” Elizabeth said.

“Wasn’t your charge safe? If the family is aristocratic and pureblood, aren’t they safe?” I asked. I grew concerned.

“No, my last charge made a grave mistake that I should probably talk to you about. It will affect your next two charges very much. It’s a lot to take in though. Are you sure you are ready for it?” Elizabeth said.

“Yes I am. I know it.” I said.

“This is not a pretty story Cassandra. Do you really know that you are ready to hear it?” Elizabeth replied.

“Elizabeth, I want to know so I can do my job. Please, tell me.” I said. She sighed.

“Okay, but I warned you.” She said. “There is this man, evil dark wizard who is on the rise. He calls himself Lord Voldemort. He is very powerful and dangerous.”

“Where do the Malfoys come into this?” I asked.

“Patience. I will explain in time.” She said. “Like I said, powerful, dangerous, rising dark lord Voldemort. He began to gather followers who call themselves Death Eaters. The current head of the Malfoy house joined the Death Eaters.”

“You said that it was bad! That wasn’t so bad. I mean, it’s not ideal but it wasn’t gruesome.” I said.

“That’s because I haven’t told you all of it.” She said.

“Well then what are you waiting for!” I exclaimed.
“This is the worst part of the story. Are you prepared for it?” She asked. I began to grow nervous. I swallowed and then nodded.

“Now Voldemort believes in blood purity. Specifically, he wants to eradicate muggle borns, witches and wizards born to family with no magical ability. Because of this, he isn’t fond of protectors either. He sees us as half-breeds. Because of this he does things to us. Awful, terrifying things. Things that most of us leave unsaid. He uses us for his own gain and pleasure.” She explained. I was shaking by now.

“And this is what I’m going into? That’s difficult.” I responded. “May I ask how you died?”

“He murdered me.” She responded easily. “I got in his way in front of my charge and he murdered me.”

“Oh. I’m sorry.” I said. It fell quiet between us. That’s when I realized Chrystal was asleep and it had gotten dark.

“Go to sleep Cassandra. We’ll talk more in the later.” Elizabeth said. “And by the way, call me Liz.” Then she vanished. Just like that. The room then darkened and I went to lie down in bed. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
The next day I went to work and my Latin class. Nothing extraordinary happened. The next couple of years were like that. Talking to Elizabeth and growing closer to Chrystal, Devon and Justin.

 SIX YEARS LATER     May 2, 1980

I woke up and got dressed. Chrystal played Pierce the Veil and then we left for the day. On the way to the plaza, Liz appeared and pulled me aside.
“Cassandra, you’re going to be claimed today. Today is the day your charge is born.Be ready to be pulled for testing. I love you.Good luck.” And with that, she vanished. At the time she vanished, the intercom came on and called me to Moonstone’s office. Chrystal looked at me then I told her real quick and went to the office of the Headmaster. I knocked on the door and he told me to enter. I walked in and sat in front of the now old man who ran the school.

“Cassandra. We have just received word that your charge is born but we need to make sure that you are ready. To do this, we have tests for all subjects you have taken over the last 6 years. Please work on them, finish them and then get them back to me. We will be forced to let you go to your charge no matter what but we pray that you will pass the exams.” Moonstone said. I accepted the tests and completed them within the day. I returned them back to Moonstone and he graded them. I held my breath as he did so hoping to pass. He looked up at me and I waited for him to tell me my results.

“You passed.” He said. I took a breath. “You have 3 languages under your belt and you know how to protect your charge from anything that comes. Congratulations, you’ve graduated.” Moonstone finished. “Now go to your family. Good luck.” I left his office and went back to my room. Chrys was there waiting for me along with Justin and Devon.

“I passed. I have to pack and then I have to leave.” I said already starting to pack. Justin stood and walked over to me.

“We’re gonna miss you.” He said. I finished packing and said good bye to all of them. Chrystal and I cried and exchanged floo networks. Then I left. I just apparated and followed my heart. When I stopped, I was in front of a giant piece of land that held a big house in the middle of the land. A wall was surrounding the piece of land. I was directly in front of the gates that led to the manor. Someone was walking towards the gates from the other side. He had long messy hair and black eyes that seemed to cover the sclera. He was slightly taller than I was and I recognized him instantly.

“Dad?” I asked. The man blinked.

“Cassie?” He responded.


A/N The asterisks show Latin. Use Google translate. I'm too lazy.