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Harry stared straight ahead as Professor Binns rattled on about some Goblin War in the late seventeenth century. He knew Hermione would chew him and Ron out for not paying attention when they were to have a test on this in a few days, but it was too hot to focus. Something made Professor Binns break off in the middle of a sentence and he turned to the door. Standing in the doorway was Professor McGonagall, which in itself was strange because she had a third year Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw class at the moment. What made her appearance even stranger was that there was someone standing in back of her.
"So sorry for the interuption Professor Binns, though this may seem odd, we have a transfer student," At this both the sleeping Gryffindors and the half asleep Slytherins seemed to wake up all at once. They were in their fourth year, they had never gotten a transfer student. Harry being in the very front seemed to have the best view of the newcomer, but to his immense dissapointment he could only see the person's white hand, which was clutching the older woman's robes. "Now if you excuse me... Class, this is-" She stretched her hand out to pat the newcomer on the back but there was no one there.
"For Heavens sake! would you please get in here," Sullenly, a small girl with her hood pulled up walked into the room. McGonagall sighed seeming very frustrated, and pulled the hood off the girl's head. Everyone gasped at the same time. In front of them was one of the most beautiful girls they had ever seen. She was pale as snow with wavy hair the deepest of auburns. The only sign of color on her skin were her cheeks, which were so inflamed that they were nearly magenta. Her eyes were what caught Harry's attention. They were the color of an evergreen forest, so much like his own, yet completely different. "Class, this is Amanda Drache. She has just transfered in from Blott's Magic Academy for Girls in Romania." She turned to Professor Binns and said,"Professor Dumbledore has requested that her classmates be released from classes today," There was a cheer from the Gryffindors and Slytherins. But it made Harry wonder. Who was this girl ,that Dumbledore would ask for classes to be cancelled?
As they followed McGonagall, boys surrounded themselves around the obviously distressed Amanda. Draco turned towards Amanda and seemingly rescued her from further harrasment. "So Amanda.. Your last name means dragon, am I correct?" She nodded timidly ,quite obviously relieved that the conversation,unlike all the others, didn't focus on whether she had a boyfriend or not;though to their immense joy, she didn't. She nodded and he smiled a rather toothy grin,"What a coincidence! My name means dragon also! Say, what house are you in?" Amanda's eyes widened. This wasn't a question she could nod or shake her head to; she would have to reveal her secret. "Gryffindor," Draco stared at those pink tinged lips and marveled at their suppleness, he wondered what they would feel like against his... Then he noticed her teeth. His eyes widened and he stuttered," V-v-vam-p-pire! VAMPIRE!" Everyone including Harry turned to look at Draco,who was screaming like a frightened girl. Amanda hung her head and shook her head.
"Only half! I'm half vampire and half witch," Everybody except Harry and Hermione backed away. Ron was among those who retreated to the very back. "So what if you're half vampire? Compared to the stories that I've heard in the muggle world you don't seem nearly as preoccupied with blood as I thought vampires would," Hermione looked at Harry in shock. Amanda lifted her head up and then walked a little bit towards Harry. She looked out into the crowd, "I don't even drink blood, all I do is have an occasional blood flavored lolipop!" Instead of her words reassuring the frightened students, it made them take another step back. "You're an abomination. I've never heard of such a thing! You're just another Mud-" Malfoy was cut off when Harry promptly punched him in the face. "Shut up Malfoy! I've had enough of your Pure Blood nonsense!" Malfoy got up and ran away, dragging Crabbe and Goyle while yelling about telling Snape. He felt a hand grab his arm and he automatically turned. "Thank you for.. urmm.. defending me.." Amanda let her hand drop and then fiddled with her cloak strings.
"Well what all you all doing? And why is Ms. Drache all alone with Mr. Potter and Ms. Granger?" Everyone turned to see Professor Dumbledore striding across the manicured lawns of the school, towards them. Hermione looked at the old man and told him, "Malfoy caused a commotion because she is half vampire... And then everyone including myself, kind of just.. moved away," Dumbledore looked concerned and then stood next to Harry and Amanda. "Everyone, predjudice is not a good thing at all. And that is why I cancelled classes today- to help you get over your preconceived notions. Now listen to what I am going to say because I will only explain this Ms .Drache's diet is normal food with the occasional sip of animal blood and a Blood Pop courtesy of Honeydukes. I will not tolerate predjudice and preconcieved notions in Hogwarts and much less in Gryffindor. Now, Ms. Drache have you informed them of yo-" Amanda shook her head quickly and Dumbledore sighed. "Well it is not always best to gain favor using those tactics, although I will announce it when you feel comfortable enough, as per your parents instructions," Dumbledore turned to the awaiting students, "Remember my words carefully students and I shall feel no more need to impose any other rules on you all. I will see you all at dinner,"
Amanda watched Dumbledore walk away, as the group of pacified students converged on her again. She didn't care about winning everyone's approval; In fact she would be content with only one friend, if that's what it came to. For now she absentmindedly answered the medley of questions, all the while keeping her eyes on Harry.
OMG my first HP fic eva! Well originally Amanda was supposed to be based on me... but as any of you who know me, I am not devastatingly beautiful (nor do I have blue hair).... lol ok so she's just gonna be ma namesake! Onward!
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7/4/09 Edit: I made a mistake earlier.. they are in their fourth year not their second year.. sorry ;) I just find the timeline of the Goblet and Fire so much easier to follow than that of the Chamber of Secrets :D
7/22/09 Edit: I changed her appearance for a project of mine.. Amanda no longer has silver hair, but reddish hair.. Gomen :B You'll understand why in later chappies ;B