Disclaimer: Please do not sue. Harry Potters universe does not belong to me but the Gillian character does.

Authors note: This is based off a dream I had one night. The next morning I had a three hour car trip to take alone so as I was driving I decided to embellish on this dream. The result? This story. I know not many people would like to read a pairing of a Harry Potter character and a character not in the story but I like it. This story as mentioned in the summary is alternate universe and not canon. Although, to some degree it may be. If that is possible. Who knows? Just read along and find out for yourself!

Chapter 1

Gillian Rose Malfoy was the middle child of Abraxis and Aurelia Malfoy. Although, she was not technically the middle child because she was the oldest of twins. Her younger half of the pair, Celeste had been almost twelve hours later. There had been plenty of time to fuss over Gillian before Celeste birth and for this reason Gillian remained the favorite of the two girls.

The twins older brother, Lucius, was seven years older than them. Lucius valued power above all else but just below his hunger for power was the love and affection of his two baby sisters. The twins were not identical. Not even close in looks or personality. Celeste had silver blonde hair like her mother and brother while Gillian had inherited the golden blonde curls from her mother.

Gillian was outgoing and friendly while Celeste was hostile and withdrawn. Their parents had realized from an early age that their twin daughters were completely different and most definitely separable. The girls fought constantly and as of late they couldn't even stand to be in the same room as each other. In fact, the summer previous Gillian had requested for her room to be moved to a completely opposite end of the house so she wouldn't run into her younger twin so frequently.

Celeste was book smart and clung to her tomes as a life line. Gillian like to adventure and relied on her wits rather than smarts to get by in the world. She was smart, however, she just didn't need to work so hard as her sister. Celeste resented her for this.

Currently, they were preparing for the party being held at the manner later that evening. Their brother, Lucius, had been engaged to a witch, Narcissa Black, and they were to be married this July. The young couple was not in love far from it. They were friendly acquaintances who had been betrothed to each other since infancy.

Gillian sat in front of her white vanity with an unenchanted mirror reflected her flawless face as she pinned back the last strand of stray golden hair. It was pinned half back with a few strands falling gracefully down the side of her face. She was wearing a pale green embroidered robe with jade pearls lining the bodice.

"Mother, I do not understand why you insist on having this party for Lucius. He does not love her," Gillian said fastening an emerald encrusted with diamond around her neck. The Malfoy's only went to the finest tailors and owned the finest of life. It was good to have money.

"Really, Gillian, you should know by now that one does not marry for love, " her mother retaliated, "it does not matter if Lucius and Narcissa do not love each other. It is a smart match. Narcissa has great wealth and she is a Black. That is a very substantial pure-blood family."

Gillian continued powdering and primping when a thought rushed into her mind. Horrified she turned briskly in her chair.

"Mother, please tell me you did not invite him," Gillian said not trying to hide the disgust from her voice.

"Invite who, dear?" her mother questioned innocently. Gillian knew her mother knew very well who she referred to.

"Severus."

"Of course, I invited him and his family, Gill," her mother said fussing over the younger girls robes.

Gillian slapped her hands away and stood to face her.

"Was that really necessary, mother? This party is for Lucius. The Snape's are not in anyway involved."

"Gillian Rose Malfoy, you know it does. You and Severus are betrothed. You party will be next." Aurelia said haughtily pulling down the front of her daughters robe to reveal more skin.

"Mother, Severus is so mean. He is sarcastic and rude."

"It is a smart match. The Snape's are very wealthy and a prominent pure-blood family. Severus landed the Potions Master position at Hogwarts. That position is very hard to obtain, dear. He's a fine match. It is a good thing you bloomed so early, dear. I can only imagine what Tobias would have done if Severus had stayed betrothed to Celeste. With her looks he would surely have taken his money elsewhere."

There was a sudden knock on the door causing the two women to jump. The door opened and Celeste walked in looking sour as ever. Celeste was wearing a dark green velvet robe with a set an opaque pearls. Her hair hung straight framing her face. Her gray eyes so different from her sisters green ones burned with jealousy as she took in the site in front of her. My perfect sister. She thought bitterly.

Celeste was incredibly jealous of her sister almost to the point of madness. Gillian was in every way Celeste's opposite. Gillian also was betrothed to Severus Snape. Celeste had originally been betrothed to him but as they grew a little older and it became obvious to Tobias that Gillian was the fairer of the two the request for her had been made instead. Celeste had been enraged. She loved Severus. He was smart and strong.

Every time he had come to the manner the two would spend hours in the library talking or just enjoying each other's company. It had become quite clear to Celeste that Severus returned her affections but would not act upon them because of his engagement. Celeste's hatred for her sister only became more profound. Thankfully, however, Gillian did not like Severus and it gave Celeste more time to spend with him.

"Well, don't you look gorgeous as usual, Gillian," Celeste commented sarcastically.

"I am sorry you are sore about looking like a man Celeste," Gillian replied curtly.

The girls glared daggers at each other. Their mother hushed them and Celeste took a seat in the chair in the far corner of the room and Gillian went back to preening.

Their father, Abraxis, knocked on the door before entering. He was a tall man with very broad shoulders. His mere presence was commanding. He had silvery gray hair which was tied back with a black bow.

"Are you ready, girls?" he asked scoping the room with his eyes.

"Yes, father," Gillian said walking to stand next to him.

"Yes, father," Celeste replied keeping her distance but also rising to her feet.

"Don't the girls look wonderful, Abraxis?" their mother asked as Gillian spun in a small circle as Celeste bowed her head.

Abraxis eyed the girls carefully and simply nodded before turning and leaving the room. The women followed suit. The party had already begun.

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Authors note: Well what do you think? I think it's a lovely introduction to the feud between the two sisters. There is much more to come. Next chapter, Sevvie. Oh, in case you haven't realized yet most of this story is told from Gillian's point of view. I'm excited to write the rest. I hope your excited to read the rest. Please review!