I've wanted to write a Harry Potter story for a while, so here I am! Doing it! I really hope you like it, and please review! Thanks!

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I opened my eyes and looked around the dark, dreary bedroom at Malfoy Manor. I sighed, and picked up the book next to me. I flipped through and found the chapter I left off on, only to be interrupted by my cousin.

"Father wants to see us downstairs Ariana." Draco Malfoy said and slammed my door. I groaned and put my book on the bedside table, and getting off my bed. I looked at myself in the mirror. My long, wavy black hair in a braid, bright green eyes. I exited my room and walked down the long hallway and staircase to the kitchen, where my uncle and aunt sat at the table, with an owl at the window sill. Draco was sitting across from Lucius, while there was an empty chair next to him.

"What's going on…?" I asked cautiously, since I never know what they had planned when they told me we were both needed to be seen. I mean, when it was just me, I knew I was in trouble, but their prize child was never punished. For anything. He could get away with anything. I sat at the table with all the extremely light blonde people, who were apparently my family. Lucius was the first to speak.

"We have some news for both of you." I looked at Draco, and he shrugged, apparently no idea of what was happening as well. This was really weird. Usually I was left in the dark until last second, but never him.

"You both received these letters this morning." Narcissa smiled and pushed two thick tan envelopes towards us. I read the green print on the front of mine.

Ms. A. Black

486 Dewen Lane

Last bedroom

London

I looked at Narcissa and Lucius, and she gestured for me to open it. Draco gave me another look and we both opened our letters.

Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Ms Black,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

I looked up after reading the letter, and smiled. Was I finally getting out of here?

"So, Ariana and I are going to this… School?" Draco asked. Lucius nodded.

"Just like we did, and you're parents Ariana. Now, we will give you all the information you need to know…"

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I walked back to my room over an hour later, tired. Lucius and Narcissa explained to us everything about Hogwarts, such as houses you want to be in, and houses you never want to make friends with. From what they said, Slytherin was the best house to be in, and Ravenclaw was tolerable. Gryffindor was unexceptable, and Hufflepuff was… Just something you don't do. I sighed and plopped on my bed, reaching for my letter. I pulled out the supply list.

Uniform:

I. Three Sets of Plain Work Robes (Black)

II. One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear

III. One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide of similar)

IV. One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings)

Please note that all student's clothes should carry name-tags.

Books:

I. The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) By Miranda Goshawk

II. A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

III. Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

IV. A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

V. One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

VI. Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

VII. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

VIII. The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

Other Equipment:

I. 1 Wand

II. 1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

III. 1 set of glass or crystal phials

IV. 1 telescope

V. 1 set of brass scales

VI. Students may also bring an Owl OR a Cat OR a Toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.

I smiled at the list, knowing that I would be leaving soon! I looked at the calendar. It was July 26, and Narcissa and Lucius agreed to send in the owls for us, and we were heading to Diagon Alley tomorrow. I've been there a few times, when we needed something, and they usually left me and Draco at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour. Now I could actually explore everything about it! I've always wanted to. It seems like the place to go!

And everything listed on the supply list would be mine! I would own everything. First thing I've ever owned as my own. I've lived in Malfoy Manor my whole life, so nothing I had was really mine.

Narcissa didn't come to supper that night. Lucius, Draco, and I ate alone, and in mostly silence. Lucius explained to us some more about Hogwarts and the people there, who you want to be friends with, and who to avoid. I mostly just ate my supper and avoided listening to him. I didn't want to go in bias, so I just focused on my food.

I stayed in my room for the rest of the night, playing with a flower. Before tonight, I hadn't really had experience with magical works. I mean, yes I've been exposed and I've had my incidents, but nothing I really tried. What kid my age hasn't? While walking to my room, I grabbed one of the flowers from the hallway, and placed it on my bed, opening it and closing it. I was so excited when I first did it. This is actually happening, I'm really leaving.

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"Ariana, it's time to leave. We have a lot to do today dear." Narcissa said in the morning, trying to wake me. I opened my eyes, and looked around. Narcissa was always the nice one to me. I was her cousins kid, after all, so she always felt I was her responsibility. She took care of me though. I loved her for it. I sat up, and she was opening my drawer, pulling out a shirt and some jeans.

"It's supposed to be cooler today, and I believe it should rain. We'll be outside most of the day, so I'd bring an umbrella. Wear comfortable shoes as well, we'll be walking a lot. This isn't going to be like when we usually go, you and Draco are going to have to actually go to all the shops with us, to pick out what you want. Come down for breakfast in a few minutes and we'll go over everything." She smiled at me and left the room, shutting the door.