[center][h1][color=green]Minerva Malfoy[/color][/h1]
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Holding onto the plate that her twin had managed to silently gesture towards, Minerva didn't hesitate to start helping herself to the many entrees that were laid out before them: Meats, fruit, stew, as well as countless sweets. It made the female Malfoy wonder on how long it would have taken to serve such an impressive feast. It was very-nearly as big as to how much their own servants would prepare during very important occasions, back home! It was clear there were hundreds to thousands of teenagers in the room, and so, it was sensible as to how much food should be served. Minerva took a sip into some of the stew. It was a new taste, considering that they was a little bit of parsley and garlic in the very substance, which seemed to only induce the flavor of the appetizer. It left Minerva mesmerized!

She was so absorbed inside the waves of culinary wonder, she wasn't aware of Draco taking glances at the brown-haired girl from back on the train. It was only at the last second that she managed to catch him, with his face spelling "contempt" and "resentment" all over. It made her slow down on her eating, to the point where her appetite started to wane. She couldn't visibly comfort him over such a manner, at this time, as such that they were very exposed. [color=green]"Hey"[/color], she whispered to him, having to gently nudge her twin with her arm. [color=green]"What's been grabbing your attention, Draccy?"[/color], okay, it was a very obvious question with a very obvious answer, but she didn't have a choice. 

"...Very best of evenings to you, all", a male voice said, having to seemingly resonate throughout the dining hall. Minerva looked up to locate the source of the booming sound, only to find a man, quite elderly, with a long beard behind a podium. This must be the headmaster. "First off, let me introduce the newest member of our staff, Horace Slughorn, who has agreed to resume his old post as Potions Master. Meanwhile, the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts will be taken by Professor Snape", Minerva figured that these were announcements, shortly before frowning, once he mentioned about this man named Snape. She remembered that he attended the Death Eater meetings that she and Draco were forced to be a part of, and that it was he who would ensure that their task was successful; a very inhumane task. 

"As you know, each and every one of you were searched upon your arrival here tonight, and you have the right to know why. Once, there was a young man and, like you, he sat in this very hall, walked this castle's corridors, slept under its roof. You see, to all the world, his name was Tom Riddle. Today, of course, is known by another name, which is why as I stand, looking out upon you all tonight, I'm reminded of that sobering fact. Every day, every hour, this very minute, dark forces can attempt to penetrate this castle's walls. But in the end, that greatest weapon...is you. Just something to think about", and Minerva did think about it, having to silently look down at her fingers, before glancing at Draco. "...now off to bed", was the closing statement, and everyone around them, just got up and exiting the room on cue. [color=green]"Do we have to go through with this?"[/color], she whispered to her twin; lingering fear and hesitance in her whimpering voice. 

She caught sight of the brunette in the distance...