I am not ruined I am ruination

"Yeah, you do have a point. They still preferred my brother as he was the heir and didn't do anything which was wrong. As long as I stayed unnoticed I got along well." Alecto smiled. She felt happier than she had in ages and she knew it was partly being here which caused this flip. "Yeah, I'm nineteen. I'd love a drink, thank you. What did you dress up as?"

"Yeah, I really dunno what's going on to make the queue so long, but I definitely don't want to join it." Alecto sipped some more of her drink, loving the refreshing taste. "Do you think that I'd be able to leave my drink here? Or is it too risky, and will I need to drink it first? It'll maybe be better if you wouldn't mind waiting for me to finish my drink, as that'll solve that problem."

"Really? So, everyone's expected to tell strangers everything about them, then."

"You're welcome. I haven't been to many clubs or bars, my parents wouldn't allow me to. I always had to be their perfect little princess, but if I messed up there would be hell to pay. They're too far away to control me, so now that I'm here, I can just let loose. I don't really dance too often, but it's quite fun."

"I had quite a sheltered life, so big parties and dancing weren't exactly part of it. I've already checked for a disabled loo, there isn't one. It's probably quite annoying for people who find it difficult to queue. Both the male and female loos have a huge queue. I mean, have you seen that queue?" Alecto turned in the direction of the queue snaking up and down the stairs. "Thanks though. I'm really not good at flirting as I haven't exactly had much experience. I'm not desperate so I can handle waiting a bit longer." Alecto sipped her Coke, and stirred it with her straw, to make it colder.

"Ah. I see. Even if we are the only people from our generation here, why are you still by me? I was so horrible in Hogwarts, I really don't understand how you can forgive me. I wouldn't, but I'm harsh on myself anyway." Alecto sighed softly, pulling on the end of her hair and curling it around her fingers. She felt quite nervous, as today she'd begin to decide which path she should go down. "I'd've liked to see Andromeda again. How is she? Is she happy?" Alecto always had a soft spot for Annie as she was a little in awe of her. Narcissa was her best friend, but Alecto still adored Annie, and looked up to her. If she decided to abandon her old life, Annie would be a perfect role model.

"I'd like to visit Central Park, and some of the major art museums. I really like art, and museums. I find them so interesting."

"I'm from Cardiff, Wales. Cardiff is a fairly big city, but nowhere as big as this. Do you know where to find a map? It'd be quite helpful."

"Sorry. I think I got the wrong end of the stick. Part of me does actually want to stop keeping myself so secret, but I changed my mind."

"It depends fully on whether the person understands me, and whether I think they'll listen. I constantly blame myself for things which I can't control. My parents are just too obsessed with blood purity to see past it, so they consider talking to anyone who isn't pure blood a crime. I personally disagree with them, but I have to keep it secret. As if they found out, my life wouldn't be worth living. It's difficult trying to live up to my older brother Amycus, as he's the ideal child, the perfect heir. While I'm the mistake, who was supposed to be a boy but ended up being a girl. It would be useful if we could avoid hurting others though. I wouldn't have to deal with so much guilt for things beyond my control."