Disclaimer: I own nothing of Harry Potter, all that credit goes to my hero, JK Rowling. But I DO own Ashlina Blake.
Summary: How far will someone go to claim something that they really want, no matter how many people are affected? For Lucius Malfoy will go so far, that only the hurt ones will be able to stop him.
Author's Note: Okay, this is my first attempt on a HP fanfic. I had this idea in my head for quite a while, but before I introduce Lucius, which will be in a later chapter, I might include some DracoxAshlina first, so that everyone can become more familiar with the plot. By the way, the fic is slightly AU.
Sheesh, another boring lesson of History of Magic. Ashlina thought to herself. The green-eyed girl had just endured one of the most boring History of Magic lessons to boot and was inwardly glad that she had a free period now.
Alone, she had decided to go to the Slytherin common room and rest, and so she walked towards the common room, which was more like a dungeon, said the password to the portrait, and sat on one of the black recliners that were lined up there. Just as she laid her maroon-coloured head closer to the back of the recliner, she heard another voice pipe up.
"About time you got here, Ash", the owner of the voice was that of Draco Malfoy, blonde Seeker of the Slytherin Quidditch team and 'the best-looking guy', as Ash was constantly reminded by Pansy Parkinson. Sure, Pansy and her were best friends, but sometimes, Ash would have liked nothing better then to get well shot of her.
Ash smiled at him as his head turned back to face her. "Well, Binns decided to go overboard with the boring lecture, and I couldn't help but dose off", she said. She had deeply regretted taking History of Magic, but she was tired that day and thought that History of Magic would be a breeze, because the professor was a ghost. But she was so wrong.
Draco smirked and leant his head back on the headrest. "And that was one of the reasons that I told you not to take History of Magic. The lesson's worthless, the teacher's boring, what more do you need me to tell you?"
"Okay, okay. You win, you win", Ash responded, restraining herself from rolling her eyes at his pushiness. Sometimes, Draco had this annoying habit of boasting to others whenever he had proved them wrong somehow. And in this case, it was to do with the most boring lesson in the magical world.
"I know, I know", Draco said, barely concealing the smirk that he wanted to show off. Ash glared at him, and he said nothing else.
A few minutes passed in silence, where they briefly glanced at each other from time to time, but then the portrait door opened, ushering inside Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle and Blaise.
Ash smiled at them all when they entered, which they all returned with equal kindness, and Pansy waved at Ash before advancing on Draco. "Hi Drakey-Poo, how are you? Did you miss me?"
Ash barely contained her laughter inside and managed to turn the giggles that were itching to come out into a cough. Draco glared at her, but didn't dare open his mouth, as Pansy was literally strangling him. Even Crabbe, Goyle and Zabini looked on in amusement, as Draco attempted to free himself from Pansy's clutches.
However, Pansy freed Draco purely because she had remembered that she had to start on a Potions essay, which was due tomorrow. Making haste, she ran upstairs to the girls' dormitories.
As soon as Pansy was out of earshot, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle began to laugh, and even Ash let out some of her giggles. Draco folded his arms and looked the other way, as his friends continued to laugh in amusement to what had occurred seconds ago.
"It's not that funny", Draco muttered, but even he couldn't help but smirk slightly. A lot of people knew that Pansy had a 'soft spot' for Draco, but his eyes were set on someone else. A certain Slytherin someone.
A certain Slytherin who was giggling at her best friend's poor attempt to capture the heart of her crush.
As soon as his friends had stopped laughing, he asked them. "Have any of you guys actually packed up your stuff yet? We're leaving in two more days", and wasn't surprised to see Crabbe and Goyle head straight to the boys' dorm.
Blaise shrugged. "Yeah, I did that a while ago. Not that I could really care", he said indifferently, and put his hands in his robe pockets. "Well, whatever. I'm going to bed, see ya", he waved at both Draco and Ash before heading for the dorm.
Draco looked at Ash. "And what about you? Have you packed?"
Ash nodded. "Yup. Just packed yesterday". Then on a different note, she added, "Will I be able to stay with you at Malfoy Manor?"
Draco smirked. "Well that's up to my father, but because it's you, I'm sure you'll be able to stay", and smiled at the happiness that was evident in Ash's eyes., Ashlina tried her best to stifle a yawn, but failed considerably.
"Bed", Draco said immediately, which made Ash smile.
"Who are you, my mum?" She giggled.
Draco smirked. "Nope, but I am your most caring friend, who oh-so-cares about your well-being", he said, whilst clasping his hands together, which made Ashlina giggle further.
"Okay then. Nighty-night, Draco", she said.
Draco waved back at her, as she left for the girls' dorm and he for the boys' dorm. After getting changed into his green pyjamas, he slipped into bed, dreaming about a certain Slytherin.
Author's Note: Well, here's Chapter 1, review if you like, and flame if you don't.
Ciao, amigos!