DISCLAIMER: I DON NOT own Puma.

and so the story starts . . .

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1.) A New One

"For the third time in Hogwarts history I would like you all to welcome a new student. Her name is . . ." Dumbledore began at the Beginning of the Term Feast, just after the first years had been sorted, "Alexis Stanford.

The doors of the Great Hall opened and a, girl standing at about 5 foot 8, with sleek, shinny, long, straight, blonde, hair walked in. Her hair rippled as she walked with long strides to the front of the hall. She was wearing a scoop neck olive vest (like the one that the students wear over their ivory shirts.), with multicolored stripes across the chest, over a white button up shit with ¾ length sleeves. She also had on a multi- pleated denim miniskirt, which had wide belt loops. Her tennis shoes, Puma, were orange, and lace-up. They had a yellow upper and a navy wave on the side. Her skin was flawless and bronze colored.

She didn't have a bright beaming smile, nor did she look self- conscious, or embarrassed. She seemed self-satisfied and her lips did not once part to form a smile. Her eyes were an ice blue.

Alexis walked up the 3 steps before the Sorting hat, and turned around. She stood putting her weight on one foot and her hands on her hips. She did this not in a moody way but in a self-respected way.

Dumbledore began, "As I said before her name is Alexis Lynn Stanford. She is 16 and will, of course, be entering her 6th year of schooling. She has transferred from Drumstrag. Her parents are John and Karen Stanford. Alexis is an only child. She was one of her houses Chasers at Drumstrag. Is there anything you would like to add, Alexis?'

"Well sure," she had a crisp voice, "for all for those who are whispering," and there had been quite a few until she had said this, "'Is she part Veela?' the answer is, no. Pureblood wizard."

There was a silence, smirks appeared on the faces of the Slytherin boys, for they knew they would be receiving one of the most beautiful girls that Hogwarts had ever seen.

"Well with that said, let her be sorted," Dumbledore said taking a seat, while Alexis took a seat on the three-legged stool.

Professor McGonagall placed the old, tattered Sorting Hat on her head.

"You said enough for me," it shouted, "SLYTHERIN."

The Slytherins jumped to their feet and hooted and hollered.

Professor McGonagall took the hat off Alexis' head, she slide of the stool and walked over to the Slytherin table. There had been a place saved by Dumbledore, for her. She was in between to boys that looked as though they also might be in their sixth year. One was tall, about 6'2", the exact same colored hair as Alexis. His hair was slicked back and his skin was pale. His were the same icy blue as Alexis'. The other boy was 5'11', with short brown hair. He was rather stocky, but not fat. Alexis sat down soon to be followed by the rest of the Slytherins.

Dumbledore stood up, "Let the feast begin." Food appeared on the tables.

Alexis was helping herself to some potatoes and gravy when the blonde boy said, "A newbie, how exciting."

"Oh shut-up Malfoy," she said not caring to look at him.

The boy was astonished, "How in bloody hell did you know my name?"

"Have you looked in the mirror lately?" Alexis knew in all true facts, that a boy who looked like that probably spent most of his time looking in the mirror. She didn't wait for answer, "You look like your father."

"Okay, how do you know my father?"

"I went to Drumstrag, give you any clues, Death Eater clues?" Alexis had still not looked at him; she was eating her chicken now in fact. "I've only ever heard about your father. Well I have seen him once, for a brief second." Alexis didn't care to say much more, and obviously neither did Malfoy, for he did say anything else to her.

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After 2 helpings of everything, and a round of dessert, Dumbledore stood up. The plates and dishes of dessert cleared from the tables. "I know that everyone is ready to go off the bed, but I have a few announcements to make. Number one; the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students. Number two; Quidditch tryout times will be listed on house bulletin boards. And number three; there with be a Welcoming Ball on October 18th in honor of Miss Alexis Stanford. We will have a day set for all 4th years and up to go to Hogsmede to purchases there suits and dresses. This date will also be posted on your house's bulletin board. Thank you."

There was a ruckus in the hall as everyone got their feet to head to their dormitories, where their beds awaited them. Alexis however, was to find Dumbledore for a quick cat about her uniforms and classes.

Draco saw her walk over towards Dumbledore and decided that he would be a gentleman and wait, so he could show her to the Slytherin common room. Okay so he new in his head it wasn't to be a gentleman, this Alexis girl was hott, and from what he had heard her say about Death Eaters, he pretty much knew that she would probably have Death Eater parents. "This is perfect," he thought, " in Slytherin, Death Eater parents, and hott."

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sry that i didn't get this posted when i said i was going to. my cousin's cousin, and my sister's friend died. he was in a car accident. they took him to the hospital, he was doing fine, and then his kidneys and liver started failing. they took him of life support friday night. I thought I would have another chapter 4 u 2 read, Hermione06560, but I didn't write for a day and a half.

In loving memory of Brad *a.k.a. Turtle*