Hello Harry Potter world! So this is my first HP fanfic and I'm extremely scared about posting the first chapter of my story. I'm a huge Draco fan so I hope I don't disappoint all you out there! Can't wait to hear what you think about. Enjoy! =D

Disclaimer: I don't own Draco or anything else in the Harry Potter world but I do own my OC Krista Autwin

It was a quiet afternoon at the School of Hogwarts of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The sun was shining bright and warm around the few puffy, white clouds that dotted the sky and a small wisp of crisp autumn air moved through the air. Outside in one of Hogwarts few courtyards many students were about chatting about how to spend their Saturday afternoon. Though another student had already had their mind made up for how to spend her precious free time. Enjoying this beautiful day Krista Autwin was spending her time out in the cool fall weather underneath her favourite oak tree, a fair distance away from the groups of chattering students around her. The leaves dancing above were already starting to change from their deep green to their vibrant colours that Fall brought. Dressed for the day in faded blue jeans, sneakers, an old warm grey sweater and her blue and silver house scarf draped around her neck Krista had finally finished her homework and was free to finally work on her latest sketch. With her pad pressed against her bent knees and her handy pencil in hand Krista was happy about the calm state of mind drawing always seemed to have on her.

"You're doing it again," and her quiet time was gone.

"Doing what?" she feigned ignorance.

"You know," the voice, sing songed annoyingly.

"Can't say that I do really," Krista replied, not taking her chocolate eyes off her book.

"Oh, come on, Kris," her best friend scoffed.

"Are we really going to have this conversation again, Becca?" Krista sighed. Her friend Becca Odeir had her have been best friends for seventh years. They had known each other before they had received their acceptance letters into Hogwarts and were not only surprised and relieved to know that they now went to the same wizarding school, but also to see that they were both placed into Ravenclaw House. After talking about it, they both discovered that they were both half-bloods from wizarding families. Now here they were five years later at the age of fifteen in their fifth year at Hogwarts. Her friend hadn't changed drastically over the years, thank Merlin. Becca's black hair was now kept down most of the time and she had let it grow just past her shoulders, which went well with her dark skin and her dark eyes that always twinkled with mischief. She had grown a bit as well, but Krista was still a few inches taller than her. Becca's personality was still the same-she was loyal and kind to her friends, though that didn't stop her from teasing them every now and then. With a good sense of humor Becca was also an assertive person who wasn't afraid to say what was on her mind and would always stand up for her friends if need be. She and Krista were both bright students and even if sometimes their homework drove them to the brink of insanity, they still preferred Hogwarts over the muggle schools their family's enrolled them into as children.

"Yes, because you won't do what I've told you a least a hundred times to do," Becca exaggerated while looking down at her friend. She loved her friend dearly, but there were times where Krista spent too much time over-thinking things. Ever since Becca had known her Krista had always been a bit shy, pale skinned, and constantly wore her long brown hair in a messy ponytail, which suited her tomboy style. She was also a very creative person, who would at times come up with solutions that no one else would ever consider, and there would be times where you find her with her head in the clouds daydreaming about who knows what. Though what she loved most about her friend was about how she was always there for others, whether it be a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or someone to just have a good time with, she would be there if it was within her power. Krista cherished her friends and always did her best to be there for them.

"I doubt you've told me a hundred times, but even so then you should already know my answer by now," Krista reasoned as she continued to sketch away, her eyes completely focused on her work.

"You're basically stalking him, you know."

"I prefer to call it admiring from afar."

"Sure."

"For the record, just so you know, I was here way before he came along."

"Sure," Becca repeated shaking her head. It was always so easy to get Krista in such a twist. "So are you gonna talk to him?"

Sighing in frustration she replied, "No," wishing Becca would drop the subject already.

"Why?"

"Because, it's Draco Malfoy of all people! I already have enough trouble talking to guys as it is."

"Ah, yes our school's own Prince of Darkness. I'm so proud that I'm finally starting to rub off on you." Becca had always seemed to be attracted to the bad boy type.

"Good, now I don't feel so bad telling you I hate you for it."

"Aw, you know you love me for it. And I can see why you would like him- the handsome features, the devilish grin etcetera, etcetera. "

"Oh for the love of Merlin, would you please stop. It's just a phase anyway."

"We'll see about that," Becca smirked evilly deciding that it was about time she gave her friend a break. Leaning back against the rough bark of the tree she allowed herself to slide down onto the ground next to Krista.

"It's coming along nicely," she commented peering over Krista's shoulder.

Krista let a small smile show before replying, "Thanks," grateful that Becca was now no longer teasing her. "But I'm still not happy with it."

"Why not? It looks amazing."

"I just can't ever get the eyes right," letting out a weary sigh and rubbing her temples in frustration. The reason why she could never get them right is because she was never able to get a good enough look at his eyes and she wasn't about to start staring at him until he looked in her direction. She didn't want him thinking she was mental.

"Still I bet I could conjure that picture up and have people thinking it was his exact twin."

Krista had to laugh at that, "If they did then people would start thinking that an apocalypse was just around the corner."

"It would be a good enough excuse to miss class. But, no seriously Krista, it's good. I wish I could draw like that."

"Okay, I get it I'm amazingly talented and my work should be up in museums across the country."

"My point exactly." A comfortable silence settled between the two friends as Becca gave Krista the time to do the touch-ups on her piece. While she waited patiently, Becca took the time to appreciate the good weather they were having and let her eyes drift closed as her slightly evil mind worked on ways to assist her friend on her current crush.

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