Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of it's contents.

Prologue.

Malfoy. Potter. Granger. Weasley.

What is in a name?

Individuality? Certainly not. People all over the globe may share a common name. It doesn't allow one to stand out.

Originality? No. A name is just another label a person must carry.

Family history? Perhaps. But does one really wish to be judged by their ancestors' actions, whether they be good or bad? I would say not.

No matter what your view on the subject, I have my own. I suppose that's how everything works. Everyone disagreeing on various subjects.

But I'm getting sidetracked. Let's get back on topic.

Names.

This whole thing started with a name. Most things normally do. It's amazing how a name can be muttered, shouted, sighed with so much emotion backing it through a persons lips.

Yes. Simply a name. More specifically, my name. A name that caused so much discomfort, anger, happiness, hate, disgust, confusion, love, betrayal, and sorrow.

Yes, just a name.

Malfoy.

Echora Arabella Selene Malfoy.

I hate that name though. Call me Echo.


A/N: This is my first ever fan fiction. Please be nice, but do tell me what I could improve on. Thanks!

-- A.M. Foxe