A/N: Hello all! Now, it is the time that I have published my first fan fiction story. It was about time, too. Well, I hope you like it and please review! I will take constructive criticism gladly! Also, please try to ignore the Americanisms (I'm not sure if that is a word or not.), for I am not British, but I will do the best I can.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything of which J.K. Rowling has created.

Draco Malfoy swaggered down the corridors of the train to exit and meet with his mother. His father was notoriously absent, as he was at Malfoy Manor awaiting their arrival.

There are some days where I wish that I did not have to worry about our status within the ranks of the Death Eaters, Draco thought.

Crabbe and Goyle, both of who looked as disgruntled as usual, suddenly joined him.

"What are you two buffoons doing?" Draco said. "Watch where you are going." Must be from all of the sweets from the trolley. They are such pigs.

"'S not our fault. Loony Lovegood was right in front of us and kept talking about some Crum-thingy. It was bloody annoying," Crabbe complained.

The three Slytherins stepped off of the train and onto the platform. There they encountered the new "Golden Trio," which consisted of Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood, and Ginny Weasley.

"Oh look, Longbottom thinks he can be the leader, now that Potter, Weasel, and Granger have gone on their little escapade. I wouldn't bother trying Longbottom, you would probably screw it up anyway," Draco sneered.

"Alright, Malfoy, if I hear another damn word out of your Death Eater mouth, I swear I will-" Ginny was then cut off by another voice.

"Now, now Miss Weasley, is that the kind of tone that you should be using with schoolmates?" Alecto Carrow asked sweetly, though even Draco knew her personality was the complete opposite.

"No, Professor," Ginny seethed.

From there, Draco tuned out the rest of the conversation and went in search for his mother. When he was near the barrier, he saw, with the corner of his eye, Luna get pushed to the ground by Alecto. Draco silently moved closer to hear what was going on.

"Listen to me, girl," Alecto hissed abrasively, pulling Luna's robe closer to her. "I know what your father writes in that rag you call The Quibbler, but let me tell you this, you insolent brat, the Dark Lord is more powerful than ever and your little 'hero' won't be able to stop him."

Rather than being intimidated by her, Luna just blinked and said nothing. It was at that moment when Draco realized that one else was around; it was just he, Luna, and Alecto Carrow. Or, so he thought. He was quickly brought out of his reverie when he heard Luna start talking.

"Well, if you are done, I think I'll just go then. My father is waiting and he said that he would show me the horn of a Crumple-Horned Snorkack that he has obtained," Luna said dreamily, tilting her head.

"Oh no, you don't you little girl," she said. "We're going to go on a little adventure." Alecto signaled to someone around the corner, and it was her brother.

"Hello, Miss Lovegood. I hope you don't mind, but the Dark Lord has insisted on seeing you. How do you like sleeping in a cellar," Amycus Carrow said creepily.

All three of them Disapparated with a pop.

It was then that Draco realized that he was the only one left on the platform and then he went through the barrier and found his mother.

"Hello Mother," Draco drawled.

"Why Draco, what took you so long? I have been waiting for you for an hour, and I was about to send someone to fetch you," Narcissa said, embracing him.

"Sorry Mother. I got held up."

"That is no excuse, Draco. Your father is anxiously waiting our arrival, for we have visitors coming for dinner tonight," she replied.

Draco instantly who was coming for dinner and what it would entail, but he did not know that the dinner would change his life forever.

Well, that's the first chapter, folks! Remember to review! :)