The Fox In A Snake Pit! Story 2

Borgin and Burke's

Being with the Malfoys allowed Jade to explore new cultures and broaden her horizons. They exposed her to the beauty and richness of the magical world outside Hogwarts. Jade enjoyed the opportunity to learn new spells and languages, which further deepened her understanding of magic.

The Malfoys were also incredibly generous and accommodating. They treated Jade like a member of their family, showering her with attention and affection. Jade felt valued and cherished in the Malfoy household, which made her summer unforgettable.

Jade was just happy to finally be able to move about freely, unlike her muggle 'parents' who had always hovered over everything she did. Growing up, she had barely had the opportunity to make any friends, especially with Mrs. Green, who had been overly controlling and intrusive. However, things changed when she met Draco.

A few months into summer, Draco Malfoy informed Jade about the situation involving his father attempting to prevent Harry Potter from returning to Hogwarts. Initially, she was appalled, but as she considered the situation and the possibility of encountering Quirrel and Voldemort again, she began to question whether it would be better for Harry to avoid such a scenario. As a result, she decided to keep her thoughts to herself and did not share her concerns with Draco.

Now, with less than a month until the start of their second year at Hogwarts, Jade and Draco had received their requirement letters.

The list read;

'SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE:

The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 by Miranda Goshawk

Break with a Banshee by Gilderoy Lockhart

Gadding with Ghouls by Gilderoy Lockhart

Holidays with Hags by Gilderoy Lockhart

43 Travels with Trolls by Gilderoy Lockhart

Voyages with Vampires by Gilderoy Lockhart

Wanderings with Werewolves by Gilderoy Lockhart

A year with the Yeti by Gilderoy Lockhart' 

After reading the list, she heard Draco groan in annoyance. She turned to look at him with an arched brow, curious about the reason for his discontent. "What's wrong?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity.

"This list... the books are utterly useless and a waste of time and money if you ask me," Draco said with a grumpy look on his face. 

Glancing back at the list of books, Jade couldn't help but notice a distinct pattern. The name Gilderoy Lockheart appeared multiple times, and she couldn't help but question the reasoning behind it.

"Who is Gilderoy Lockheart, anyway?" she asked, her voice barely audible as she pored over the paper. "Also, why are we required to have and read his books? Seems utterly pointless..." she let out a sigh before she saw Lucius walk into the room.

"Are you serious?" Draco's expression conveyed disbelief as he asked the question. However, Jade maintained a straight face, not giving anything away.

"He is a wizard who has captured the hearts and minds of many witches. Stories of his encounters with fantastical creatures abound, but there's a certain skepticism as to whether or not he actually experienced them firsthand," Lucius stated, taking the list from Draco's hands and scanning its contents.