A/N: Ok, so if there are any of my readers from my POTC fics or OUATIM fic reading this, don't get mad at me that I'm making a new story before updating my other stories. I've been pretty obsessed with Harry Potter stories lately(especially about Draco Malfoy) and I had a craving to write one of my own. And when I have the need to write about something in particular, I can do little else until I write about that something in particular. So, in conclusion to my long and boring introduction, I hope that this fic turns out ok and that people like it. It's my first HP fic so I have no idea whether it's going to turn out all right or not.

Chapter 1: Arrival

Draco Malfoy was in a bad mood. He tapped his fingers irritably on the wood of the Slytherin table in the Great Hall. The Sorting Ceremony was taking much longer than usual and he was extremely hungry. When everyone was finally sorted Draco looked expectantly towards his plate but nothing appeared. He muttered darkly under his breath.

Dumbledore clapped his hands together and all eyes were suddenly on him. The elderly man's eyes twinkled behind his glasses as he surveyed the students in the hall.

"Good evening to you all," Dumbledore said warmly. "And welcome to another year at Hogwarts. There are two things that have to be addressed before we begin our wonderful feast. First, may we have the Head Boy, Tom Peters, and the Head Girl, Hermione Granger, stand up please?"

Hermione and Tom stood up and the sound of clapping filled the hall. Draco glanced at each of the Heads with disgust. A Mudblood and a suck up Hufflepuff. Draco suspected Dumbledore was losing more of his marbles by the second.

Eventually everyone quieted down and the attention of the students was returned to Dumbledore. "Secondly," he said. "We have a new student with us."

A flicker of interest entered Draco. A new student? Why hadn't he or she been sorted like the rest of the new students? Draco was certain the same question was silently being asked in every other mind.

Dumbledore waved over a girl from the staff table. She gracefully stood from her seat there and made her way over to Dumbledore. As soon as she was in good view, Draco, like every other student, was blown away.

The girl was gorgeous. She had the body of a model: long, shapely legs, slim waist, and a reasonably large chest. She also had the face of an angel: skin that was flawless and pale but not disgustingly so, full, red lips, high cheekbones, large, silvery blue eyes and perfectly arched eyebrows. Her curly auburn hair fell to just past her shoulders and complimented her features beautifully.She smiled at the people staring at her and revealed perfectly even and white teeth.

"This is Katrina," Dumbledore said. "She is in her seventh year and has transferred to Hogwarts for... personal reasons. Hopefully, you'll all welcome her properly. Now, since she is new here, she has yet to be sorted."

Dumbledore brought over the stool and Sorting Hat. Katrina sat down and the hat was placed on her head.

"Hmmm," the hat muttered. "There is much in here. The courage of Gryffindor, the intelligence and wit of Ravenclaw, yet as cunning and sneaky as Slytherin."

Katrina laughed at that last remark. "That sounds about right," she said.

The hat chuckled. "Indeed. Hmmm, not Ravenclaw or Slytherin, I think, better be GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor table broke in to cheers and the other tables groaned in disappointment. Grinning, Katrina made her way over to the Gryffindor table. On the way, she caught several eyes and winked at their owners. At one point, her eyes met Draco's and she held his gaze for a long moment before turning away and joining her fellow Gryffindors.

Katrina sat down beside Harry Potter and promptly stuck her hand out.

"Hi, I'm Katrina. Is it all right if I sit here?" Katrina said brightly.

Harry was stunned. Not only had the beauty come to sit beside him, she was talking to him without making a big fuss about who he was.

Ginny, who was sitting beside Harry, pushed the boy aside and shook Katrina's hand.

"Hi Katrina, I'm Ginny, Harry's girlfriend," Ginny said. "Sorry about him but you seem to have this effect on every boy in the hall."

Katrina looked around. Indeed, most boys were staring at her and tried to quickly look away when her gaze landed on them. She laughed and turned back to Ginny.

"I'm used to it by now," she said. "By the way, please never call me Katrina. I hate it. Kate would be better."

"Ok Kate," Ginny said, smiling. Then she pointed to a red haired boy and the Head girl who were sitting beside each other. "That's my brother Ron and his girlfriend Hermione." They both politely said hello.

As they ate the enormous feast, Ginny and Kate chatted and Ginny introduced her to pretty much everyone sitting at the Gryffindor table. Kate, however, was curious about one person in particular.

"Ginny," Kate said quietly. "Who's the boy at the Slytherin table with silver eyes and blond hair."

Ginny's face took on a look of disgust. "Oh, that's Malfoy. Draco Malfoy. He's an arrogant, cruel, evil little git."

Kate raised her eyebrows. "Not well-liked, huh?

"Not around this table," Harry interjected venomously.

Kate glanced at the Slytherin boy thoughtfully. He looked over at her and winked. She smiled and winked back. This seemed to surprise and amuse him. Kate looked back at Ginny.

"I don't know, I think he's hot," Kate said boldly.

"Oh, he's definitely hot," Ginny said, nodding her head. "Hottest guy in Hogwarts, no question." At these words, Harry got a jealous look on his face and Ginny had to comfort him before continuing. "But that doesn't change the fact that he's a complete prat."

"I see," Kate said, biting her lower lip thoughtfully, a long-time habit of hers.

"Uh oh," Ginny said, looking at her new friend. "I don't know you very well and I already know that that is a look to watch out for. You're scheming something."

"Could be," Kate said mysteriously. "But don't worry, Gin. It'll be fun."

A/N: There's the first chapter for you. Probably not the longest or most interesting thing you've ever read, but it'll get a lot more interesting and complicated later on, fear not. Please review!