((Hello, welcome to chapter 1 of my new fanfic Draco Malfoy's Newfound Protection. I hope you enjoy it. The dates you see in each time point is accurate as my phone can go back to the 1990s so I am able to have the class schedules be correctly timed.))

((This fanfic is only semi-compliant to HBP and DH, it does hold a few scenes from the books/movies like some classes will be from the book. Not exactly epilogue compliant. Chapter edits may happen occasionally.))

((I may include lines from the books to fill in parts of classes. Those will be modified slightly to fit Raven's POV depending on the line itself.))

((Anyway, enough of this long author's note. Please review and I hope you all enjoy.))

- -Chapter 1: It begins- -

- -Raven's POV- -Sunday, September 1, 1996- -At King's Cross Station- -

Today is the big day. I am starting my first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but I will in Sixth Year according to Professor Dumbledore. I was home schooled back home, but my family decided that homeschooling isn't enough and after owling Professor Dumbledore, he said I could transfer if I were to move to Britain, so here I am.

I am currently at King's Cross station, looking for the gateway to Platform 9 3/4 with my mother and father. This place was packed with muggles, some were walking casually while others were running in a rush. It took a good ten minutes just to get to the Platform. The Hogwarts Express was beautiful and I couldn't suppress the grin that formed in excitement.

I looked over at Mother and Father happily as they urged me to it. "Good luck Raven. Owl us when you arrive and let us know what house you are sorted into!" said my mother.

"Work hard Raven. I know you will exceed in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Make me proud." said my father.

I nodded, grinning ear to ear. "I will mother, father." I said and hugged them both before leaving to get on the train. They both waved as I got on.

Upon entering the train, I walked around to find a compartment, but many were already full. I kept searching for a good three minutes and entered a different looking compartment, a few people looked up at me as I walked around and spotted an empty seat that was on my left.

I immediately sat down and noticed a few were looking at me, specifically three people that sat to my right at the other side. First was a male with a pale, pointed face, platinum blonde hair and striking silver eyes. The other was a dark skinned male with black hair and brown eyes. Lastly, a female with a pug-like face, black hair, and light skin, she did not look very pleased to see me.

I saw no signs of my friends I met in Diagon Alley and assumed they were in a compartment that I might have missed during my search for an open seat. I hummed softly and gazed out the window as the train began leaving the Platform.

The train ride wasn't so bad after the first few hours, but I was quickly getting bored and rather annoyed as the pug-faced girl kept shooting glares at me every ten minutes. Ignoring her didn't seem to lessen the glares and I was beginning to lose my patience with her. I did not want to deal with conflict on the first day.

Another ten minutes passed and yet again I was glared at. Sighing in annoyance, I turned to face her. "Is there a problem? Why are you glaring at me?" I asked.

She narrowed her eyes. "You are in the Slytherin compartment, you don't belong here." she replied in a disgusted tone.

"The other compartments were full and I do not recall being told that there are compartments that are meant only for those of a certain Hogwarts house." I defended.

"There are plenty of other compartments that are free, you just didn't look good enough." she spat.

I pinched the bridge of my nose in annoyance. "Look, I do not want any trouble here. Can you just deal with me being in this compartment. No one else is complaining about my presence, so why are you?" I asked, looking at her. She only seemed to get angrier and her nose wrinkled.

"Just get out and find a different place to sit before I hex you!" she shrieked, making me wince at the high pitch. Things are escalating quickly.

I exhaled and rubbed my right temple. "Ok, I have done nothing wrong and yet I am threatened? How charming." I grumbled and looked away. If she was going to act like a four year old, then I have no business in dealing with her.

She seemed to be rather irritated with me ignoring her as she began ranting to the boys sitting with her. I mentally shook my head and pulled out my drawing notebook with my raven feather quill charmed to always have ink. Drawing always helped me relax and I was eager to finish one of my works.

Time seemed to pass by quicker while drawing. I had noticed that another couple hours had passed, so I went to change into my robes like everyone else had begun doing. When I came back however, I spotted the pug-face girl going through my drawing notebook, the two boys trying to stop her, but she ignored them.

Anger surged through me and I walked up to her and folded my arms. "Excuse me, but what gives you the right to sort through my belongings?" I asked heatedly.

She glared at me, holding my notebook. "I have every right to do what I want to those who are a threat." she spat and opened my notebook, her eyes scanning the completed drawings. "Raven Mancer? That's your name? No wonder I didn't recognize you, you aren't from Britain are you? Are you some filthy little mudblood?"

I snatched my notebook from her hands in anger. Not is she rude, but she's saying such crude things towards muggle-borns. "Yes and I'm pure-blood for your information. I'm starting my first year here as a sixth year and I suggest you stop touching my belongings and mind your own business!" I warned.

She let out a huff and left back to her seat. I checked my bag to make sure she didn't steal anything and to my relief, nothing was stolen. I grabbed my wand (elm wood, phoneix feather core, 12 3/4 inches, black in color) and set it in my robes.

Once the train finally slowed to a stop, I got up, grabbed my bag and left the compartment. Upon stepping off the train, I heard a man yelling for first years so I walked over. I had been told by Professor Dumbledore that I'd being going with the first years to Hogwarts. A bit awkward, but it'll be worth it I'm sure.

Some of the first years looked at me and even asked why I was going them as we went to the boats. I laughed softly in embarrassment and explained to them that I was a transfer student and that I was told to go with the first years. They nodded, although some giggled at the prospect of a older student going with them. I agreed at how silly it would be to be entering Hogwarts with them during the Sorting Ceremony, I was taller than many of them and stood out quite a bit.

Seeing Hogwarts in person was amazing. The moon was out and it shined down on the lake. I smiled widely at the sight. Hogwarts was huge and the thought of how anyone can find their way around amazes me.

- -Timeskip to the Sorting Ceremony- -

The first years and I all entered the Great Hall. I felt my cheeks flush red with embarrassment as many of the older students stared at me. I heard some whispering to each other, many asking why I was with the first years. Some correctly guessing that I was a transfer student.

We all gathered in the front as Professor McGonagall stood by a stool with a tattered old hat on it. What I did not expect was for it to sing. The song was rather ominous.

Once the song ended, Professor McGonagall spoke, "Now when I call your name, you will put on the hat and sit on the stool to be sorted." she said and began calling names. I watched as each first year got sorted, soon enough, she paused and spoke, "We have a transfer student who will be starting as a sixth year this year. Mancer, Raven!" She called and I went up and sat on the stool and placed the hat on my head.

"Hmm, interesting mind. You have great potential. There's determination, ambition..resourcefulness..oh yes, courage. Daughter of a powerful family..I know just the house for you, it will help on your way to greatness.." the hat said in my head.

"If the house you choose is best suited for me, then I will accept being sorted there." I thought. The hat chuckled in response.

"No arguments eh? SLYTHERIN!" the hat yelled.

I took the hat off as the Slytherin table clapped and I got up and went to them after putting the hat back on the stool. Upon arriving at the table, I noticed the three from the train at the table. Oh boy, this may be a fun year if that pug-face girl is here. I sat down and watched the rest of the first years get sorted. After that, food appeared on the table and I helped myself to some chicken and vegetables.

While I ate, I looked around and saw one of my friends, Midnight Bloodstone, looking at me with a smile. I smiled back and waved. She was in Slytherin as well thankfully. A few Slytherins introduced themselves, there was Millicent Bullstrode, Blaise Zabini, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle.

Midnight or Midna as I called her, came over to me and pointed out the names of the rest, who were too busy eating or talking to one another, the blonde was Draco Malfoy (quite handsome to say the least) and the pug-face girl who had an attitude towards me was Pansy Parkinson. Both were Prefects and would lead the first years to the Slytherin Dungeons.

Midna had black hair that reached just a couple inches below her shoulders with blunt cut bangs, light skin (not pale like mine, there's a difference between light and pale skin after all), and dark makeup that almost matched her smokey grey eyes.

I looked at Midna curiously "So, where were you on the train? I didn't see you in the compartment that I was in." I asked, finishing my meal and drinking the last of my pumpkin juice.

"Oh, I was with Opal and Lilia. We were near the front of the train." she replied and then asked, "Which compartment did you stay in?"

I sighed softly and rested my chin on my hand. "According to Pansy, the Slytherin Compartment, it's near the end of the train. She was sitting with Draco and Blaise when I got there."

Midna narrowed her eyes "That compartment does mostly have Slytherins in there, but that doesn't just mean only Slytherins are allowed. Pansy is rather possessive with Malfoy, she seems to think that every girl is after him so she tends to stay close to him. He doesn't even like her."

I snorted in amusement and looked over where Draco was sitting, Pansy was sitting rather close to him. "She thinks I'm after Draco? Sure he's handsome, but I don't jump after every guy I see."

Midna and I continued to talk until the food disappeared and Professor Dumbledore said a few things before sending us off. I got up and followed Draco, who was calling for the first years to follow him. Pansy narrowed her eyes at me as I passed by her. Rolling my eyes, I hummed softly as we all went down to the Slytherin Dungeons.

Draco led us to a stone wall and spoke the password (Salazar), telling us that it changes every fortnight. We all entered the Slytherin Common Room and he told us the rules and expectations and where the dorms were.

We went our separate ways after that. I looked around curiously. The Slytherin Common Room appeared to sit below the Black Lake as from what I could see in the tall windows, there was a fire crackling in the fireplace, green lamps glowing and leather sofas. I could hear the sound of the lake faintly.

"So you're the transfer student?" I heard someone ask and turned around, coming face to face with Draco or well I had to look up to face him, he's at least a foot taller than I am.

"Yes, I am. I'm Raven Mancer." I said politely and held out my hand. He smiled and shook my hand. "Draco Malfoy."

I smiled, letting go of Draco's hand. "Well it's nice to meet you Draco." I said, looking at him. He nodded curtly and turned away, walking to the dorms. I sighed softly and did the same. It was late and I was exhausted from the train ride and dealing with conflict. As I walked up the stairs I searched for the dorm room.

I eventually saw a door that said 'Sixth Years', entered the room and walked inside to the bed that my trunk was in front of and changed into my black silk nightgown. I sat for a moment before heading to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and removing my eye makeup. I finally got into bed, closed the green hangings and fell asleep quickly.

- -Monday, September 2, 1996- -

I woke up to the sound of an alarm going off. Sitting up, I yawned and stretched. It was eight in the morning, so breakfast would be starting in half an hour. "Raven, you up?" I heard Midna ask. I gave a 'Mhm.' response and opened the hangings. With a quick trip to the bathroom, I got myself ready and left for breakfast.

- -At the Great Hall- -

I helped myself to some bacon, eggs, toast and pumpkin juice. The smell of the food here was intoxicating. Midna sat next to me and got herself some pancakes, eggs and bacon. Draco sat in front of me and started talking to Blaise. As we ate, Professor Slughorn passed out our timetables.

I looked at it: DADA, Potions, Charms, Transfiguration and a few other classes. So Defense Against the Dark Arts was first since it was Monday. My favorite subject. Smiling, I put my timetable in my bag and ate the rest of my breakfast.

The bell rang just as I drank the last of my pumpkin juice. I got up and went with the rest of the Sixth year Slytherins to Defense Against the Dark Arts. My family are naturally proficient for this subject, it runs in the blood of the Mancers.

We entered the classroom a few minutes later with the Gryffindors and a man with greasy black hair, a hooked nose and sallow skin came in, his robes blowing behind him. "That's Professor Snape, he used to be the potions teacher." whispered Midna. I nodded softly and watched as he began class.

"I have not asked you to take out your books, I wish to speak to you, and I want your fullest attention." said Snape, closing the door and moving to face the class from behind his desk. I listened on as Snape talked about how there were five other teachers so far in this class. Snape went to the edge of the room, his voice lower as he explained the Dark Arts.

He went on about the pictures he had in the class and the things about them; One showed a witch under the Cruciatus Curse, a wizard against a wall who had faced the Dementor's Kiss, and a bloody mass on the ground from the provoking of a Inferius.

One girl whose name I did know, asked, "Has an Inferius been seen, then?" Snape replied with, "The Dark Lord has used Inferi in the past, which means you would be well-advised to assume he might use them again."

The class continued with Professor Snape talking about nonverbal spells and had us divide into pairs. I paired up with Midna and we attempted to do nonverbal magic. Both of us took turns either trying to jinx the other or block the jink nonverbally, but it was difficult.

Both of us looked up when Professor Snape was talking to a black haired boy with bright green eyes and round glasses. Midna whispered to me that was Harry Potter.

"Do you remember me telling you we are practicing nonverbal spells, Potter?"

"Yes." Harry said stiffly.

"Yes, sir."

"There's no need to call me 'sir', Professor." he said back.

My eyes widened, part of me wanted to laugh at the sass Harry had, but I was too shocked to even make a sound. Midna was covering her mouth, her own eyes wide. Class ended quickly after that.

Sometime later in the afternoon, the bell rang for Double Potions. I entered the class and found a spot near Draco, Theodore, and Blaise. I recognized Harry, who was at the table behind Draco, but I didn't recognize the red haired boy or bushy haired girl with him. There were four Ravenclaws and a Hufflepuff as well, but I didn't recognize them either.

Professor Slughorn then entered the class as I gazed at the cauldrons full of potions. We all got our textbooks, potions kits and scales out. I heard Harry mention that he and Ron, who must be the one with red hair next to him, didn't get their potions supplies. Slughorn begins pointing out the cauldrons and asks what they contain.

The bushy haired girl, who identifies herself as Hermione Granger, points them all out: Veritaserum, a truth potion. Polyjuice potion, a potion that lets you turn into any witch or wizard. And finally, Amortentia, the most powerful love potion in the world.

I realized that was why I smelled green apples, vanilla, and expensive cologne. It was the Amortentia. It smells differently according to the person. I have no idea who has these distinct scents and why I can smell them. I looked up when someone asked about one other cauldron that I didn't notice, it had a potion that looked like molten gold. "Felix Felicis" I thought, staring at the golden liquid.

Slughorn explained the potion and had us start working on making The Draught of Living Death. He said that whoever makes a perfect dose gets a vial with enough Felix Felicis to last twelve hours.

I grabbed my cauldron and began working. It was doing alright at first, but cutting the sopophorous bean was very difficult. It kept sliding around and I was growing more and more frustrated. I let out a soft growl and crushed the bean in anger with my silver knife. To my surprise, the bean let out a lot of juice. "Whoa.." I muttered and got the juice into the cauldron, watching the potion turn lilac in color.

The potion didn't do well after that, it was like the instructions were flawed or something. My potion turned a dark blue by the time Slughorn had us stop what we were doing and he went around looking at what we got. Most of us didn't do well and Harry, who apparently got the potion done perfectly, ended up wth the Felix Felicis potion.

The class soon ended and dinner came. I entered the Great Hall and saw two girls ahead, one with light skin, icy blue eyes and silver hair. Her name is Opal Moonstone, a Ravenclaw and half-blood. The other girl had light tan skin, golden honey eyes and chocolate brown hair. Her name is Lilia Heartstrings, a Hufflepuff and muggle-born.

I went over to them with a grin. "Hey Lilia, Opal." I said cheerfully, waving at them. "Oh, hi Raven!" beamed Lilia.

"Hey Raven! How's your time here at Hogwarts so far?" asked Opal.

"It's been alright. A bit rough at times, but I'm liking it here." I said, shrugging.

"Well we both hope you survive being in Slytherin then. We heard from Midna about Pansy during lunch. We've all seen how she is towards other girls regardless of house." said Opal.

Lilia nodded in agreement to Opal's statement. "Yeah, she actually went after a Hufflepuff a couple years ago and the poor girl didn't even do anything other than walk past Draco just to get to her class in time."

I narrowed my eyes at this info. "She's batshit crazy. Midna said that Draco doesn't even like her, is that true?" I asked. They both nodded. "We've seen it enough times. He's told her repeatedly that he doesn't like her, but she keeps saying to stop lying and admit it." said Lilia.

"Try witnessing it nearly everyday. I've seen it more than I want to." said Midna, who walked up behind me. "C'mon Raven, you gotta eat." she said. I chuckled. "Oh alright. We should try to hang out sometime. I wanna catch up with all of you." I replied and they all nodded.

I left with Midna to the Slytherin table and sat down. I helped myself to some pasta, steak and pumpkin juice. As I ate though, I looked up to see Pansy clinging to Draco, who was clearly wanting nothing to do with her and kept pushing her off his arm. I watched this repeat for a good five minutes before getting annoyed with her not taking a hint.

Looking at Pansy, I gave her a disapproving look, "Hey Pansy, maybe you should take the hint Draco is giving you and leave him alone. He clearly doesn't like how clingy you are." I said, a few looked at me. She looked irritated and glared at me "Fuck off Mancer." she spat.

"Oh, that's mature." I scolded and she threw something at me in response. I dodged the object and glared at her. "Hey! I'm just telling you to loosen that clingy attitude you have towards Draco. You're in his personal space." I said. Pansy scoffed in response "Do you have a crush on Draco, Mancer?!" She spat.

I narrowed my eyes at her. "My personal feelings are none of your business. I am only telling you to back off and leave him alone before you get hexed. That doesn't automatically mean I have a crush on him. I just care about respecting the personal space of others, something you clearly ignore." I stated, looking at her.

Pansy's face turned red in anger as a few people snickered and she stormed off. Draco looked at me with a smirk while Midna was laughing quietly. I went back to my food and ate until the food disappeared and we all left to go back to our Common Rooms.

Once I got to the door that leads to the Slytherin Common Room, I spoke the password and entered, quickly sitting on the leather sofa and sighing softly. The other Slytherins went about their business, some cracking jokes and others going to study. I noticed Draco sitting down across from me.

"Hello Draco." I greeted. He looked over at me and nodded. "Hi Raven."

"How's your day been?" I asked, looking at him.

"It's been good. I got Prefect duties tonight so don't go wandering the halls after curfew, otherwise I'll have to dock points off you." he warned.

I giggled and rolled my eyes. "I plan on going to bed soon so don't worry, I'm not costing our house any points by doing something like that."

"Good. Now, how's your day been?" he asked.

"It's been alright so far. Although I am not looking forward to all the homework we'll be getting. I heard that all this free time we're getting is intended for studying for our N.E.W.T.s." I said, looking at Draco. I noticed just how beautiful his eyes are. It's like staring into molten silver.

He nodded in agreement. "It'll be tough, but you'll get used to it."

"I doubt I will." I giggled, my mind drifting to something else. It was silent for a few minutes before I spoke up again, biting my lip nervously. "Draco?"

He looked up at me, his silvery eyes looking into my emerald green ones. "Hm?"

"I was wondering, would you like to be my friend?" I asked. I was very nervous, he didn't seem like the guy to befriend many.

Draco blinked a few times in surprise. "In all my years of being at Hogwarts, I never thought I'd be asked to be friends with someone. Normally, I would reject an offer like that, but I will make an exception as you are already proving to be a worthy person. So yes, I'd like to be your friend." he accepted, grinning.

I smiled. "Wonderful! I look forward to getting to know you and stuff." I said cheerfully. He leaned back against the sofa, folding his arms. "I do as well." he replied.

We both talked for a bit and I let him know that if he ever needs to talk to someone to vent or rant without being judged, he can come to me and I'd listen. That resulted in be pulled into a vent which lasted a few hours. Of course after that he said he was going to turn in and I agreed and told him goodnight before heading up to my dorm.

Once I was inside, I brushed my teeth and dressed into my nightgown and got into bed. As I laid there, many thoughts were swimming through my mind. I knew was going to enjoy being here, but I could just sense that Pansy would be an issue with her attitude towards me. Draco accepted my offer of being friends and I looked forward on getting to know him better.

One thing that wouldn't leave my mind though was his eyes. They were a beautiful silver color and I seemed to have gotten lost in them whenever we made eye contact. My thoughts stayed on Draco for a good while until it hit me hard ust before falling asleep: I have a crush on Draco Malfoy!

((And that is the end of the first chapter! Any reviews are appreciated, but no flames please.))