Note: It still amazes me that people read an enjoy this series, so many years after it was originally written (it shocks me that anyone can even find it, given the size of the Harry Potter fandom). However, if you are new to this story or an old fan, I would like to point you towards the re-write I have recently begun for this story, since looking back there are many things I would now do differently.

This story will not be removed, as it still holds a dear place in my heart, flaws and all, but I do strongly recommend reading the new version instead because it will, I hope, be significantly better in its execution.

You can find the new story in my user profile.

Chapter One: Discovery of the golden years

Draco knew he wasn't supposed to be here. His father explicitly forbade it. But today, for some reason, he had been thinking about her. Wanting to know more about her. So, in the middle of the night, he had snuck into the old room, climbing along the roof and entering through a window, thus avoiding the seal on the door. It was dangerous – the room was on the third story of the mansion – but he knew that he needed to see what was inside. He needed to learn more about this mysterious girl he should have known far better than he had.

Searching the room, he found a pile of diaries. He picked up the first one, made of rose-coloured leather and gold-gilded pages. He opened the cover that bore her name. Lucia Malfoy. His sister.

Dear Diary,

I'm so happy today! It is my birthday! I am eight years old! Today, Daddy gave me you as a present. I love Daddy. I love Mommy too, but I love Daddy best. He says I am his little princess.

I am going to write in you everyday. We will be best friends, you and me. I love you, diary.

Lucia

Dear Diary,

I am sorry I didn't write in you for a very, very long time. But today I am even happier than on my birthday! Today, Daddy took me to Diagonelly! It was very fun. So many people! We went to the bookstore, and Daddy bought me a spell book! I can't wait to do magic, and go to school. But for now, I'm stuck with my tutor. I don't like him very much.

I wish I had a brother or sister to play with.

Lucia

Dear Diary,

Guess what? My wish is going to come true! Mommy is going to have a baby! Isn't that great? I'm going to be a big sister! I hope it is a boy, because Daddy really wants it to be a boy. I want Daddy to be happy.

Daddy is acting very strange. He is happy, but also seems very quiet. I don't know why. Mommy also seems quiet.

But I am happy. I can't wait till my little brother or sister is born. I love them already! Almost as much as I love Daddy

Lucia