AN 1:Okay well this is the first chapter of my story. It's kind of short and choppy. But I'm just trying to explain a few things in here. Once I'm done that it will flow a lot better. Hopefully it's not too confusing or boring or whatever. I know I need to work on describing my settings and what not. I swear I will.

AN 2: So since my chapters will all be quite short (probably a little longer than this length) I promise I will update it between one and two times a week. The more reviews I get, the more it makes me want to write, just so you know.

Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me. It was all made by JK Rowling.

Chapter 1

Draco Malfoy settled himself on the brown leather armchair of the Slytherin common room. Directly across from him, on a matching love seat was Pansy Parkinson, his girlfriend of nearly a year. She was scribbling furiously on her parchment, pausing only to dip her quill in her ink bottle or to tuck a strand of curly hair that had managed to fall into her eyes behind her ear. She had dark brown corkscrew curls that nearly reached her shoulders and matching wide brown eyes. Her nose was small and upturned but Draco loved it anyways- especially the way it would scrunch up for a moment or two when she was deep in thought. Pansy had a slim build and was a medium height. She was a pretty girl- but also brainy and fun, thought Draco while admiring her in the firelight.

After about ten minutes she looked up, finally realizing that there was someone watching her. She broke into a grin and set her quill down as he strode around the coffee table to sit next to her. "You were working so hard and I didn't want to disturb you," Draco told her.

"I don't mind taking a break to be with you," Pansy replied slyly while leaning back into his chest as he wrapped his arms around her. "Do you want to go for a walk outside?"

"It's freezing! I heard that the first snow of the winter should be coming any day now," Draco protested not liking the idea of going out into the chilly weather when they could stay comfortably in front of the crackling fire.

"Oh come on, it can't be that cold. Like you said, it hasn't even snowed yet." Pansy stood up and gave his hand a tug. With a groan of protest, Draco got up and walked hand in hand with her out of the portrait hole. Just outside the entrance the couple ran into a friend and fellow Slytherin, Blaise Zabini. He was a tall boy with slightly shaggy brown hair, green eyes and a nice build.

"So where is Hogwarts' star couple off to then?" He asked with his trademark lopsided grin. It was a well known fact that the two were Hogwarts' cutest and most beloved couple because of both their popularity and looks.

Pansy replied saying, "Off to get a bit of fresh air. I've been studying so hard lately because of N.E.W.T.s and need a bit of a break. I do wish we were back in sixth year, it was so much easier."

Blaise laughed, "And last year you said you wished you were in fifth year again.. And before that you wanted to go back to fourth year. Well I'll see the two of you later no doubt, but I need to go catch up on some reading for Transfiguration." They made their farewells and continued out the door.

"I guess it is a little chilly" Pansy said as they were at the lake. Halfway around the lake her teeth started chattering and Draco pulled her close against him.

Smiling at the compromising position he told her, "Actually I think it's quite nice out here." The two stood together silently looking out at the lake for a few minutes. Eventually Draco turned Pansy around so that she was facing him. "Look," he whispered and pointed upwards. She looked to see where his index finger was leading her and to her delight a snowflake fell onto her nose.

"We're outside for the first snow of the year," Pansy smiled. She stood on her tiptoes and gently pulled his face down towards her, giving him a soft kiss. Draco quickly brought his mouth back to hers and deepened the kiss while pulling her closer. A minute later he pulled away and looked at her face that was flushed pink- he wasn't sure if it was from the cold or from the kiss. Probably both, he decided after a moment wondering if he had the same pink cheeks as her.

"Pansy, I need to tell you," he paused for a moment to catch his breath, "I love you." He looked away nervously wondering her reaction because this was the first time he'd ever told her that he loved her. Actually, this was the first time he had ever told any girl that he loved them.

She just smiled and hugged him tight, "I love you too Draco, I love you too."

Due to the negative temperature, the couple returned inside quite quickly. The Great Hall was a bustle of activity. Students had just returned from Christmas Break on the Hogwarts Express and couldn't wait to catch up with each other. Draco and Pansy stopped frequently to give warm New Year's greetings to their year mates. When they were near the end of the hall Pansy saw yet another person she wanted to say hi to.

When Draco saw who she was leading him over to, he grumbled, "Why do you always continue to talk to that muggle-loving piece of filth?

Pansy shot him a death glare. She then muttered darkly, "You know why. You know how she helped me get through that time when my father tried to murder me. When You-Know-Who ordered him to do so as a test of loyalty. When Dumbledore rescued me and brought me somewhere safe- no I can't tell you where- she was there. Draco, she helped me. She befriended me and took care of me the entire summer of this year while I was upset. I know you support He Who Must Not Be Named. I know that when you grow up you too may become a Death Eater. I know hat you will never like a Weasley. But I do. I also know that you love me- so, for me, if nothing else, please be civil towards her. It means a lot to me."

Draco was taken aback by how strong her words were, and how much she really cared about this ridiculous situation. But he really didn't want to mess anything up- not while it was going so perfectly. He stopped walking a little ways before they reached Weasley. "Alright Pansy," he bit his lip, "I'll do it- for you. But I want you to know and always remember that even if I support the Dark Lord or at least have some of the same beliefs as him, I don't support what happened to you. It's just, my father tries to be the best man he can be. He is smart and one person I could always look up to. All my life, I've been taught to be one. And then I hear an awful story about their leader from you. And I hate what I'm hearing, but say there was some confusion, a misunderstanding. I have to believe there was. Because if there wasn't, it just messes everything up. But let's go see your friend Weasley and not worry about all of this right now." The pair resumed their original path to the redheaded girl.

"Ginny!" Pansy greeted her as she gave her friend a quick hug. "How were your holidays?"

"Nice, it was the same as always, loud but fun. But Fleur came over for the entire break," Ginny grimaced, "I don't know what Bill sees in her. How was it here at school?"

Pansy had stayed at Hogwarts over the break because her mother was currently being held until her trial came. After the attack her father had sprung on her, he had been captured by aurors, but had killed himself before they could question him for any information about Voldemort. The aurors then seized her mother incase she was involved or knew anything about Voldemort. She was allowed no visitors until after her trial which was in one week time. Pansy knew that she was innocent, that she despised Death Eaters and had only just found out that her husband was one when he had tried to murder Pansy. But of course, what aurors would go by the words of a seventeen year old girl? Pansy did not want to return to her house on Christmas morning, and did not feel comfortable around Draco's father, so she decided to stay at school and catch up with her studying. Draco, not wanting her to lonely, had also decided to stay.

"It was actually quite nice. Very quiet though. A little weird how there were as many teachers here as students. But I liked it, I liked the relaxation and the fact that there wasn't really any house rivalry or anything being shoved in my face 24 hours a day. It was nice of Draco to keep me company." Pansy gave Draco's hand a little squeeze as a reminder of his promise to her only a few minutes ago.

"Weasley," he gave Ginny a nod.

Ginny wasn't sure if that was supposed to be a 'hello' but after a few seconds when he didn't continue, she decided to interpret it as one. "Malfoy," she replied stiffly, trying to imitate him.

Draco gave the girl a quick once over while she tried to think of something to say. She had the body of a twelve year old. She was short. Probably only 5'1" or 5'2". She was very thin, but unfortunately also very shapeless. Not that you could tell with the oversized, hand-me-down cloak and robes that she was wearing. Her bright red hair fell just below her shoulders in a heap of tangled waves. Did this girl not know what a comb was? Freckles showered her face and neck- the only part of her body that Draco could see. She has a strongly arched nose- one that he guessed she must hate- and large brown eyes. If only her nose weren't so big- she might have a shot with one of those Gryffindor blockheads.

Realizing that Pansy was waiting for him to say something more because Ginny obviously wasn't making the effort, he said the first thing that came to mind. "Have you ever run face first into a wall or a pole?"

Ginny gave him a confused look before replying, "No, why?"

Well I thought maybe that was why your nose looked like it does. You couldn't actually be born with something like that… could you?"

So please review. Like I said up there, incase you didn't read it, I'm going to update 1 or 2 times a week with pretty short chapters (They'll be a tad longer than this). But the more reviews I get the more I want to write.

So I'd love your opinions and whatnot. I didn't particularly like this chapter. Nothing really happens. And you'll find out more about why Draco supports the Death Eaters and whatnot. Incase anyone isn't sure, this will be a Draco/Ginny story.

Also, I've got a break right now because I'm writing exams and stuff. So I will probably update within two days if I get some reviews.

Oh Yeah! Check out my one shot called No Girl Can Punch Like That. It amused me. My other story, don't read. I wrote it in Grade 7 or something. And it's awful.