Okay this is another new story of mine! It just popped into my head this morning but I was too lazy to type it out. Until now that is! This is my first "Harry Potter" fanfic so I hope you like it! Enjoy and no flames.

Summary: There's a new student at Hogwarts. She's pretty, funny and intelligent. But there's just one little problem…she's a vampire and she has sworn to kill anyone who finds out. But when unexpected feeling flourish, will she stick to her duty…or will the vampire in her take over?

Prologue

Darkness surrounded her but she could see perfectly clear. She was running through deserted alley her footsteps echoing with each step she took. She stopped to catch her breath.

As a precaution she looked over her shoulder for any sign of movement. When she was sure that no one was behind her she continued running until she came to a dead end.

She looked to her right and whistled a monotonous note. Through the darkness a door appeared and she rushed through.

She slammed the door behind her and turned around. There stood her clan, ready and waiting for her. "Sophie," said the head of the clan. "Do you know why we have called you here tonight?" he asked.

"No, Uncle, I can not say that I do," was her response. Several of the clan shifted, her uncle ignored this and said, "Do you know magic, Sophie?"

She shrugged. "A little. My mother—" she stopped. There was more movement from her clan accompanied with hissing. "Your mother is nothing but a savage. A whore unworthy to have you," said her cousin Mali.

"Why Damien even went with her is still a mystery to us, for it was her own family that had killed him!" said another of Sophie's cousins, Diana. The rest of her clan seemed to take this well for they seemed to hiss more out of delight than anger.

"Silence!" yelled Sophie's uncle. Everyone went quiet. "So, you know a little magic, Sophie?" he asked her. "Yes, but just a little," she said. She was beginning to feel afraid. Yes, this was her clan and yes, she was half vampire, but they still scared her to no end.

She wished nothing more than flee. "That's not good enough," said her uncle. You want to be part of this clan do you not? You wish to become a full vampire do you not?" he asked. "Yes," said Sophie. Her uncle smiled showing gleaming white vampire teeth.

"Then you must learn more magic," he said. "Before your father was killed, he knew lots of magic and he passed what he learned to the rest of us. But I am getting old and my reflexes are not what they used to be. Sooner or later I will die at the hands of a mortal and there will be no one to take my place," he said.

"Hang on, what about the rest of us?" asked another vampire Sophie did not know. "Damien's wish was to let his daughter take over as head of the clan, and that's exactly what she is going to do," said her uncle, his voice stern.

"You need to be as powerful as your father was in magic. That's why I decided to send you to Hogwarts," he said. "Hogwarts?" said Sophie, "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?"

"No, Hogwarts School of goats and sheep," said Diana sarcastically. "Of course Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry you stupid—"

"Diana," said Sophie's eldest cousin turning her attention to her and cutting her off. "Yes, Dimitri?" said Diana. "Enough," he said. Then he turned to look at Sophie. "Leave cousin Sophie alone,"

"Thank you, Dimitri," said Sophie's uncle. He turned his attention to her. "Yes, you will be going to Hogwarts," he said. "But, Uncle, they don't allow vampires in the school. How am I—" he uncle cut her off.

"Ahh, but that's it, you're not a full vampire—you're half. You can pass for a mortal. You have a reflection and you can walk in the sun," he said. "Not for long though," said Sophie. "I can only stand for a maximum of six hours."

"Plenty of time until the sun goes down, and most of your classes will be indoors anyway," said her uncle. Sophie considered this for a moment. She was deep in thought for about a minute when she said, "When must I be ready to leave?" Her uncle held out a train ticket. "September first," he said.

"September first!" started Sophie, "But that's only one week away! How am I supposed—" Her uncle held up his hand to silence her.

"I talked with your mother last night, and she said fine. She has already gotten your school supplies and robes. All I need from you is an answer. Do you want to go to Hogwarts?" he asked. Without hesitation Sophie said, "Yes, I'll go." "Good," said her uncle.

"Now I must ask one more thing of you," he said. "What is it?" said Sophie. "Do you swear never to tell anyone that you are half vampire?" he asked. "Yes," said Sophie. "And do you swear to kill anyone who finds out?" asked her uncle, his voice grave. The vampire in Sophie was screaming its approval at the question but the human side said otherwise.

Say yes. Killing is in your nature, you cannot deny yourself that, said the vampire half. But that's murder, said her human self. What do you care for a human's life? Don't be a fool! Say yes, shouted the vampire. Sophie took a deep breath. "Yes, I swear," she said.

It appeared to her that the clan was shocked at her answer for the room was quiet. "Excellent, Sophie," said her uncle. "Thank you, Uncle," she said. "One more thing, Sophie," said her uncle.

"Alucard, don't you think you've said enough?" asked another vampire. "Just a precaution, Felix," said her uncle. "Yes, but the girl needs to get home. She cannot stay for long," said the vampire named Felix. "It'll be brief," said Alucard. "Sophie," he said his attention back at her once again.

"To ensure that no one finds out about your secret, twice a month—when the crescent moon turns red—do not look at the moon. You might already know that when you look at the Red Moon, you are a full vampire for that one night. In the school it will be very dangerous for you do you understand?" he asked.

"Yes, I understand. I won't look at the moon," Sophie said. "Good. Dimitri," called her uncle. A vampire, whom Sophie recognized as Dimitri, came forward. "Yes, Alucard," he said. "Take Sophie home, she needs her rest," said her uncle.

"I'm sure I can make it home myself Uncle," said Sophie. "Are you sure?" he asked her. "Yes, positive," she said glancing at Dimitri. He looked disappointed. "All right, off you go," said Alucard. "We'll be checking on you during the school year so…watch out," said Diana. Sophie nodded, opened the door, and left.

Once she was out, she looked at the sky. It was turning a light gray color. I'd better get home, she thought. I'll make you proud Father, she thought as she ran back up the alley, You can count on it.