Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter so get over it.

A/N: This is my second Draco fanfic and I hope you enjoy it! The story itself in general gets pretty intense, it's much different than my first fanfic I'm warning you now. I'm a complex person therefore I try to be a complex writer, sometimes I have dark thoughts, other times they are the cheesiest things you've ever heard. Without further ado this is the Prologue to "Destiny".

When I was younger I was taken away from my parents at four years old, I barely remember what they looked like more or less their names. I remember my sister and her frizzy hair…unfortunately that's all I remember about family. Since I was removed I've stayed at this homely little orphanage in the middle of a crowded city. A few times I was welcomed into a new family but I didn't handle it too well so they say; I think it's the family that could never handle me. They would always complain about how weird and different I was and all the creepy things that started happening around the house since they adopted me.

Today I'm twelve and someone adopted me again. The warden hasn't told me much except that I had 'better not mess up this time' and 'this better be the last time she ever sees me again'. Little does she know it's not my fault or my intention to return to this place I call Hell.

To my surprise a very old man with a silver beard and an innocent smile approached me as I descended the stairs to the front desk to go through the exchange. He wasn't a likely parent, or someone I had imagined to become my future guardian. Right away he noticed the surprise written on my face and chuckled whole-heartedly.

"You must be Destiny," he chimed and held out is hand for me to shake.

I grasped his hand firmly and shook it confidently returning a very small grin. "Are you my new guardian?"

"Yes he is child, now no more silly ungrateful questions! All the paperwork seems to be in order and all of her personals are packed and ready for you at the door," interrupted the warden. She was a big woman with reddish brown locks and a prominent nose. She had an air about her that described her stuck up personality.

The old man started walking towards the door motioning for me to follow and at the last moment I was caught by the arm and yanked back.

"Listen child and listen well. You had better make this work, if you return I will make your life a living hell you got that?"

Wordlessly I nodded and waited for her to release me. She did so with a 'hmph' and went about her business. I had a right mind to give her a piece of me but decided against it seeing as my new guardian was within earshot. I'm not trying to make a bad impression and be returned without even stepping foot outside yet.

Taking one last sweeping gaze around the building, I too prayed that I never had to return to this Merlin forsaken place. I was ready to start a real life and go on adventures which I have read in many books. I had a thirst to learn that has gone on way too long. I needed a challenge versus the secondary education I was already receiving. My only thought now is how is this old man who looks to me like he could kick the can anytime soon going to provide me all of that?

"I'm a WHAT!" I screeched as we started heading down the busy main street heading for open country. A few people stared at me like I had a demon in me, but the information I just received completely threw me off guard. The old man had just explained to me that he's some sort of Headmaster at a school that's a great big castle. Oh and that it's enchanted, the education is about witchcraft and wizardry which would make me a witch. Can't forget that part.

He smiled indifferently to my reaction, "No need to shout little one, although I do understand your surprise." He too ignored the stares we were given.

"I don't believe you, I think you're barking mad!" He has to be crazy. Witches? I mean seriously? There's no such thing that's just insane.

In no time we made it out of the city and to the countryside. I obviously didn't believe that this old man was a wizard and headmaster to a whole school full of magic folk, but it was hard to believe he lived by himself all the way in the middle of nowhere when he's this old and in this shape. This land is no place for a weary old man.

"Where are we going," I inquired critically.

"To Hogwarts my dear."

Great. A crazy old man adopted me…perfect.

"Now hold on to me tight and hold your breath!" He instructed while I looked around and behind us to see if anyone who wasn't a lunatic was within radius. Unfortunately, no one was around to save me from the crazy old man.

I humored the guy and took a big exaggerated breath as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and moments later I felt a great pulling sensation throughout my body. It scared me more than it hurt and once the feeling was over I inhaled deeply and collapsed to the brick floor and massaged my now throbbing head.

"What the…" I started but didn't finish. I looked up and there it was, Hogwarts in all its beauty and glory. Mesmerized, I felt my jaw drop in astonishment and adoration. Failing to realize how it was even possible we both had gotten here so fast, I returned to my feet soaking in the gigantic castle that stood before me.

The old man cleared his throat and placed his hand on my back and ushered me inside. The grandiose doors opened before us and revealed it's intricately decorated halls. My heart was pounding out of my chest at the excitement and the thought of learning something new, being in a new environment that I was beginning to feel was exactly right for me.

"The ceremony should be starting soon. I'll have a student send you your robes and you will be joining the first years to be sorted into a house."

"Wait! How do you know if I'm really a witch or not?" I started to doubt myself and it hurt but it was the truth. This old geezer thought I had so much potential but this is the first I have ever heard of any of this and it's like he expects me to fit right in automatically.

Once again he just simply smiled and gestured to follow him further into the castle. "For starters, I know that every family that has adopted you in the past has had problems with you. Complaints of strange things happening since you've moved in with them yes?"

I shifted nervously and turned my gaze to the floor. "Yes sir."

"It was your raw talent my dear, you're a witch indeed with power I assure you." He made it sound so convincing and believable, surprisingly enough it did actually make sense.

He continued, "And besides…you're a twin to a pretty brilliant witch that I've had the pleasure of meeting since last year." And with that he started to walk away from me.

"I'm a WHAT!"

I paced back and forth in the hall hearing a lot of commotion and chatter coming from the main hall. I guess the ceremony was starting soon and no one showed up with my robes yet. I didn't know what to do and there was so much on my mind! First, apparently I'm a witch and NOW I'm also a twin! I remember long ago my sister…I wonder if she's actually my twin? I never grew up really knowing this and I barely remember her and my parents. If she's here I wonder if she still lives with them! And I wonder why they gave me up so easily…

As I turned around in mid-thought I came crashing into someone and ended up falling into them.

"Will you watch where you're going?"

I looked up into the most gorgeous misty blue eyes I had ever seen. All at once I blushed and scrambled back to my feet and held out my hand to help him up. "I'm so sorry."

He just sneered and took my hand and helped himself up and shoved black robes into my hands. "It's alright I guess since you're new and all," he scoffed and my lip curled into a scowl.

"You don't have to be such a jerk you know. It makes you look ugly."

His face immediately changed and he looked me over differently now. "Who are you?"

"Destiny, and you?"

"Draco, Draco Malfoy. Don't you have a last name?" He asked dignified and brushed off his shoulder.

I bit my lip and shrugged, "I-I don't know my last name. I came from an orphanage I was never given a last name…"

"Well that explains a lot," he said looking me over once more and I stuck my tongue out at him in return. He rolled his eyes and shrugged. "Guess that means you don't know if you're pureblood or not either. Let's hope you are and that you're sorted into Slytherin…I actually fancy you." He smirked and winked at me.

Inside my heart fluttered a little but my reaction completely contradicted it. I made a disgusted look and shrugged. "Sure, as long as the whole house isn't full of jerks like you or people with dull personalities like yours."

Still he smirked and turned to leave, "Yup, I definitely fancy you…"

The robes fit me just right and I led the crowd because no one was exactly brave enough to go first. Once the doors opened to reveal the Great Hall I fought back the urge to drop my jaw again. There had to be thousands of students here and four different tables held four different houses. While glancing around before heading to the front where a stool and a very raggedy looking hat sat, I caught Draco's eye. He winked at me and some other awkward looking little girl nudged his arm. I quickly diverted my attention back to the front and stood before a lady who called herself Ms. McGonagall.

"First up, Destiny Granger."

My heart jumped in my throat and murmurs erupted from the entire hall. It was my first name, but was that really my last? My eyes darted around the group of kids that were standing around me just in case it was someone else's name they called. Finally I looked up and saw the relaxed old man staring at me and pointing to the stool.

It was me.

I swallowed and slowly took my place on the seat and was entirely unprepared for what was next. As she placed the hat on top of my head it spoke loud and clear.

"Ah, another smarty pants outspoken witch, Granger…well you're definitely different from your sister!" My chest pounded and I started to search the crowd for a girl who looked just like me.

"This is easy," it continued, "GRYFFINDOR!"

The whole house table except for one person stood up and cheered. Once the hat was removed I hurried towards the table happy to be greeted so kindly, finally feeling like I belonged somewhere. I was tempted to look over at Draco and I did. His facial expression wasn't the same as before though. He looked upset, and when our eyes met he glared so strongly at me that I could feel a hole starting to burn through my stomach.

As I reached the table to find an empty seat, a very ecstatic girl with ravishing raven hair and emerald eyes greeted me.

"Hey I'm Faith! Faith Potter, and this is my twin brother Harry Potter." She pointed to the boy across the table from her who had striking green eyes, the same color hair and a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. He seemed nice, a little complacent at the moment though.

"Nice to meet you." I nodded to them both clearly nervous as hell.

"I can't believe you're really here! I knew all along you'd be here eventually I tried to tell her!"

Giving her a confused look I replied, "Tried to tell who? What are you talking about?"

Just then someone tapped me lightly on my shoulder and when I turned around there she was, just as I remembered her. Frizzy hair and all. My mouth fell open and her eyes were filled with amazement and tears.

"I'm Hermione Granger," she stammered. We both looked each other in the eyes and I hadn't actually noticed we did look alike. The only differences were that my curly hair was a lot more tamed and manageable than hers appeared; her eyes were a darker brown while mine were golden brown, and my skin was a little darker than hers but that was from being out in the sun all day doing chores back at the orphanage for so many years.

Without even thinking I threw my arms around her immediately in a long overdue embrace and fought back the tears that were threatening to fall. I didn't expect her to return the hug but she did, remembering me more than I obviously remembered her.

I was brought to tears, and eventually I started sobbing with joy. This is the best moment and memory of my life. Finally I belonged somewhere, and finally I had a family again.

Thank you, Hogwarts. Now that I'm here, I know nothing can go wrong.

I know it wasn't much of a prologue but it was important you knew the beginning to me. And of course I had to throw in a quick introduction of Ms. Faith! She's going to be in this story as well. I promise this story will be a good one, so please stick around and review!