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Audriana Malfoy was 12 years old, finally old enough to go to Hogwarts. She couldn't wait to get out of her house. She didn't belong there, she didn't fit in. She wasn't like her twin brother Draco, or either of her parents.

Her father had been a Death Eater under Voldemort's command but when Harry Potter defeated him as a baby, he was able to convince the judges that he was under the influence of the imperious curse. This wasn't true but it was all too easy to exchange his freedom for information on other criminals. Now they acted like any other pure blood family. Unlike the rest of her family, Audriana didn't have a hatred for the non-magical community. Although no longer a Death Eater, her parents did not hesitate to pass on their opinions to their children and her brother was far too absorbent of them.

When growing up, Draco and Audriana had been very close, as most twins were, but as they grew older, they became more separated. They became opposites of each other. Draco became hateful and aggressive while she grew up quiet and compassionate. It was hard to be close when they were so different. She was alone.

Her parents mistook her quiet nature as agreement and understanding of their principles. She couldn't stand being in a house of such prejudice and hatred. When the letter from Hogwarts arrived, it was the happiest day of her life.

They went to Diagon Alley, bought all their books and uniform and they got their wands. It was a magical experience. The days quickly passed and soon they were on Platform 9¾ waiting for the Hogwarts express. Her father was giving Audriana and Draco some last minute advice.

"Remember, you come from a respected pure blood family. I don't want to hear of anything that may tarnish our family name. Do you understand?"

The twins nodded. "Yes father"

Their mother embraced them in a hug. "Be good. It will be Christmas before you know it."

"Look at that."

Audriana followed her father's gaze over to where a red-headed family was standing.

"Who are they father?" Draco asked.

"The Weasley's. Despicable blood-traitor family."

Typical that that was all her family saw. She saw a loving carefree family, laughing and teasing as they got on the train. Very different to hers. The affectionate smile on her face quickly changed into a smirk when her father turned to face her. It was a technique she had picked up over the years.

With a final nod to her parents, Audriana boarded the train.

The long journey began. She found herself sitting amongst her 'family friends'. The children of other pure blood families. She sat, gazing out the window as her brother talked with Crabbe and Goyle. A rumour soon spread of Harry Potter being one of the first years on the train. This was big news. He hadn't been heard of in 10 years. Ever since the death of his parents, he had disappeared off the map. His return was highly unexpected.

"If it's true what they say, that he's only ever lived in the muggle world, he's going to need some educating about the right sort of wizard to keep company with."

Not wishing to hear more of her brother's prejudice rantings, Audriana stood and walked to the compartment door.

"Where are you going?"

"Bathroom." She said curtly.

Making her way down the train corridor, Audriana's eyes were on her feet. She smiled at the thought of the year ahead of her. Suddenly she bumped into another girl, knocking her book to the floor.

"Oh I'm so sorry. I wasn't paying attention." Audriana apologized as she bent to pick up the girl's book.

"No no it was my fault. I was reading my book." The girl stood with her book, holding out her hand. "Hermione Granger"

"Audriana Malfoy." She replied, returning the handshake.

"Malfoy? As in the pure blood family?"

Audriana sighed deeply, smiling. "Ah yes, my esteemed family."

Hermione laughed. "Better than my family of dentists."

Audriana looked at her confused. "Dentists?"

"Oh right. I come from a muggle family." Hermione said slightly embarrassed.

Audriana however was intrigued. She had heard so much from her family but she knew it was from a prejudice point of view. One of her hopes this year was to understand more of their world.

"No way! Sorry, but I've always been fascinated by the muggle world. What's it like? What is a dentist?"

She and Hermione talked for a while. Audriana couldn't take the smile off her face. Although her family would disapprove, she felt as if she had already created a firm friendship. Talking with someone with different opinions was so refreshing. Their conversation was interrupted by a short, funny boy walking down the corridor.

"Sorry, have you seen a toad? I've lost mine."

Both Audriana and Hermione pulled a face. Ew.

"Sorry, we haven't seen one."

The poor boy looked very distressed. "We're going to be arriving soon."

Hermione gave her a look and smiled. "Don't worry, I'll help you look."

He did look happier at this. "Aw really? Thank you."

Audriana looked guilty. "I'm sorry, I really should be getting back to my brother. But I will keep an eye out."

He smiled. "Thanks. I'm Neville Longbottom."

"Audriana." She felt it best to avoid the last name. Her family was known to be very prejudice and she didn't want it holding her back.

"Nice to meet you."

Audriana smiled at them as she walked back to her compartment. As she entered, her brother narrowed his eyes.

"Where have you been?"

"Long queue." She answered shortly, effectively shutting him up.

Soon they heard the whistle blow, indicating their soon arrival. Smiling, Audriana prepared her robes, ready to at last enter Hogwarts.