A/N: This is the start of a new story. In this story I will mold Astoria's character into whatever I feel entertaining. I have great hopes for this story...

"Mum!" I said desperately, "Why are you even trying to push me into this!"

"Because! You need a job! Are you trying to force yourself to become homeless?"

"What!" I said, "You're not going to let me live here?"

"Not when you're 20!"

I stared at the woman who raised me.

She wore a dark green silk robe, and she sat on the main chair in the dining room. She took a bite into a piece of Swiss chocolate, then said, "Astoria Greengrass. If you screw up this interview, then you can come home and be prepared for your engagement party to Leo Parkinson."

I shuddered.

Leo Parkinson is Pansy's brother. I hate them both.

"Uh… I…"

I got so scared that I ran away from home almost as soon as she turned her back and said, "I'm tired. Go now."

Which leaves me running towards a portkey, and being teleported to this…

Hades.

I feel like dying.

Hades is a prestigious business started by the Malfoys. Lucius Malfoy started Hades when he took most of the family gold and built this. He is a very smart man with a brain that is fit for an entrepreneur. The true purpose of Hades is unknown. On the surface there are seven sectors of his company, and each deals with different types of business such as trades, material production, entertainment, product distribution, fine dining…etc. Underneath Hades could host brothels, wine houses… who knew.

But it is powerful. It is probably the most powerful enterprise in all of wizarding world.

So when my dear mother pushed me to go through with this interview… I highly doubt I will pass it.

I held my breath, and walked into Lethe, a branch building of Hades.

It is no exaggeration to say that the hall is decorated literally with gold and silver. The fountain flows with substance resembles blood. Also pixies are locked in elaborate cages. Their whimpering felt like crying.

This is getting to be so depressing.

I walked in to the hall, and through a hallway, in to a less elaborate room, where a front desk was placed on the other end of the room, in front of a door.

I walked towards the lady, who barely looked at me, and said, "For interview?"

"Yes." I cleared my throat.

"Take a seat over there." She said, gesturing.

I counted; there are about 6 or 7 people.

I don't know if it's good or bad. I carefully examined each of them, and see that there are no real competitions, I hope.

So I sat at the end, and let of a breath.

As soon as I let out a breath, I have to suck it back in again.

Because sitting right beside me, is a man that have pale hair, and his looks took my breath away. His feature is so refined and beautiful, like royalty.

He somehow looks familiar to me, but strangely I don't remember his name, or where I saw him.

He was reading the news paper, while frowning slightly. I attempt to clear my throat to capture his attention, but it came out as a whimper.

I sound like a dog.

He didn't even look up.

I raised my hand.

He sensed motion, and turned his head towards me minimally, to look at me.

"Um, are you from Hogwarts too? You look familiar." I said.

He made no sound.

I attempted another conversation topic. "So, how was your N.E.W.T?"

"Six Os and 1 EE." He said without even raising an eyebrow.

I suddenly want to choke. I barely passed my O.. This hot guy must be a freaking genius.

Suddenly I was reminded of my mother's face.

"Dearest dearest Astoria. Mrs. Parkinson came the other day, asking for my opinion on her son, Leo. As you know, the Parkinsons are fairly rich—"

I shuddered at the thought.

Ok, let's get one thing straight. There is no freaking way that I am marrying Leo Parkinson. No way in hell.

First. He looks like a deer.

Second, he is interested in dead things.

I could go on all day.

But as I stared at this man in front of me, this man who has 6 Outstanding and 1 Exceed Expectation in NEWT, I began to have my doubt about my chances in this interview.

Then it occurred to me. I need to eliminate him.

I slowly said, "I heard the young Master of Hades is very…twisted."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, I heard that he has really special hobbies, do you know that Styx hosts underground parties? I heard that the young Master goes there every single night to find young boys to prey on."

His eye narrowed, and there's a slight uncomfortable expression appeared on his face.

"Yes, Draco Malfoy is his name, right? Mr. Lucius Malfoy passed his legacy on to his son, but I heard the young Master is extremely hard to please. Rumour has it that he only like young wizard who looks very beautiful…oh, kind of like you. Maybe he will like you!" I lied without any shame.

"Really." He opened his mouth, and said.

I nodded my head like crazy.

He put his newspaper down, and said, "looks like I have to be careful."

He sincerely looks worried, I patted his back and said, "Too bad, man, you are so pretty. If I were a guy…"

"Tea?" a girl in a standard Hades uniform holding a tray of drinks approached us and asked.

I took the tea without hesitation. I already lied. Might as well go straight to hell.

"What's your name?" He asked me.

"Astoria Greengrass." I said.

"Very well, Astoria. I'll remember you." He said, standing up, and turned to the girl holding the tea tray, "go and get me some lunch. I'm hungry."

"Yes, Mr. Malfoy." She said obediently.

"…WHAT!"

I really did choke this time. And I also spilled some tea on Draco Malfoy.

He frowned at me, and then walked towards the door while said in a demanding voice, "prepare a clean robe for me immediately."

As the door closed behind him, I literally the very essence of my life slipping away.

This is Hades. I'm already in hell.