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Thanks for reading the story, I really appreciate it. Storyline may seem boring at first, but I promise that it will be more interesting! This is the Full summary:

The war was over and Hermione and Ron were together. A new girl arrives, an Italian-American and she causes quite a ruckus. The new girl is shy, but she's got her eyes on Ron. Ron breaks the relationship with Hermione to be with the new girl, and to help her in her heart break is..Draco Malfoy! Draco finds himself quickly falling for her, and Hermione falls for him as well. Will it develop into a relationship? Read to find out!

Chapter 1: Marissa Riccio arrives

Draco eyed the new girl from his Slytherin seat in the Great Hall. Blaise, Astoria and Daphne hadn't bothered to return to Hogwarts. However, there was a new girl who was currently getting sorted. She had straight silky layered dark brown hair that was pulled up in a high pony tail. She had a perfectly sloped nose, flawlessly arched eyebrows, rosy lips and clear skin. Her eyes were amber and sparkled with golden flecks. She was beautiful. The sorting hat gasped when it was put on her head.

"Ah! Italian-American. Interesting. Blood pure and clean. But we don't care about that anymore, do we? Rather fine mind I see. Ravenclaw perhaps?" The hat mumbled, and there was some whoops from the uppers years of ravenclaw boys.

"But, there is something more to you. Not only are you witty, you are sly. Clever. Cunning. Fearless. Daring. Loyal. You posess just about everything, don't you? What shall I do with this little Italiana?...SLYTHERIN!"

The ever cocky Slytherins whooped at their new addition. As the new girl approached their table, head high and chin up, and Theodore Nott invited her over right next to where he was sitting.

"Hello beautiful. What's your name?" Theo cooed. Draco wasn't that close to Theo, but he could clearly see the new girl blushing like crazy.

"Marissa Riccio. Nice to meet you." Marissa said. At her voice, all the guys turned. The fact that she did not have a british accent fascinated them.

"Are you from America?" a second year said.

"From the heart of New York." Marissa replied.

Draco recalled the last time he went to New York. It was the summer before his 5th year, when the Malfoys and the Greengrasses went together. Daphne and Astoria. He missed them.

"One of the lads who was in our house was Italian." Theo said. "Blaise Zabini. It's a shame he didn't return. Do you speak Italian too?" he asked. He was obviously interested in claiming the new girl before anyone else did. Marcus Flint and Adrian Pucey was practically drooling over Marissa.

"A little bit. Enough to engage in a conversation, you know what I mean?" Marissa said. Draco continued to watch her. She didn't even seem to notice all the attention she was getting. Draco rolled his eyes and his attention drifted to elsewhere. He scanned his eyes over the other houses. Draco's eyes finally caught something. Two bright red hair with a curly brown hair. The Weasleys and Granger. Weasel had his arm around Granger and Granger was laughing. The little weaslette was sitting by herself with Potter no where to be seen. Guess he didn't return.

"And now, we feast!" Dumbledore's voice broke Draco's thoughts. He ate whatever was infront of him, he didn't even care. However, Marissa was trying to summon the salad over from opposite side of the table. One could tell that she was trying to do it without getting attention, but the huge salad bowl sliding across the table rather did get the attention. It occured to Draco that she probably wasn't that skilled at magic.

"You're a vegetarian?" Flint asked as he was eyeing Marissa's shirt.

"I'm a model, so I have to maintain my weight." Marissa answered. Draco didn't miss the raised eyebrows between Theo, Marcus and Adrian. They were clearly even more interested.

Boys with their eyes popping out wasn't a new sight for Marissa. But it didn't make her happy, for she knew that they were attracted just for her looks and not her personality. In truth, Marissa was socially awkward and shy. Modeling had helped her gain confidence and that was the reason why she modeled. She'd always had some relationships. She still hadn't gotten her first kiss yet and after a few days, the boys would become tired of her and ditch Marissa for another girl.

"I'm Theodore Nott by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you." said the dark haired boy. Marissa blushed again.

Hermione felt slightly jealous at the new girl. She was gorgeous. She had sleek hair and such a doll like face and that it wouldn't be long before a Slytherin claimed her. But she had Ron. She'd always fancied him, and the war brought them closer. They were now in a great relationship. . she wouldn't pay attention to the new girl, Hermione figured that she would do well with the Slytherins. It bothered her a bit that Ron kept sneaking looks at the new girl, but oh well. He was a boy after all. It also bothered her that she wasn't the head girl, Padma Patil was. It was alright. This year would stil be perfect.

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Lots of Love, Ella