Alena's POV

I wasn't exactly looking forward to today. I had to start my 'Win Draco's heart' plan, and I had no idea how. I wasn't exactly a makeup person; I'm not super into fashion like other people. But I needed to change that.

I was rummaging through my bags for a few minutes, and I couldn't find anything.

That's when I called Pansy. I know, it was weird, but I needed her advice to be 'sexy' as she says. A few minutes after I called her, she came storming into my room with a bag full of makeup and clothes.

"Whoa. That's a lot of stuff Pansy."

"Well if you're going to impress Draco-"

"Who said that?" I asked, red from embarrassment.

"I saw how you look at him."

"We've been here for one day! What are you talking about?"

"I just know." She replied. "Come on, let's make you pretty!"

"Great."

Pansy spent over a half an hour making me over. She put loads of make up on me, made my hair pin straight, and gave me the sluttiest outfit she could find. She handed me a black miniskirt -emphasis on mini- and a collared shirt that was too short on me.

"These clothes should be illegal."

"You know you look hot," she said. "Don't pretend you hate it."

I stared at the mirror. Wow. Pansy did a good job. "Wow Pansy, I'm impressed." I said, nodding in approval.

She smiled in victory. "Now, you are a true Slytherin. I'll see you at the common room."

And she left. I guess Pansy and I were now friends. I started to walk down to the common room, but I got nervous. What if people laughed at me? What if they thought I was pathetic?

No. I had to stand strong. I walked down to the common room, books in hand, in full confidence. I would be exaggerating if I said all heads turned and all jaws dropped, but I did get a few looks. Most from the douche Slytherin man-whores who would do anything to get into a girls pants. I didn't see Draco, but I figured he would be at class. I needed to get to class late so he would b there when I walked in.

"Hey. Are you new here?" A random seventh year asked me.

"No." I turned around and walked away. I hated Slytherin guys.

I took out the schedule we received this morning, and I had potions first. Wonderful. I walked over to the same class, but I knew I was expecting a different professor. I walked in, and I was one of the last ones to arrive. I got a few looks, both good and bad, and a few 'who is she?' and I heard the bushy haired girl correcting her friends on who I was. Draco Malfoy's table was completely empty except for him, and I went over and sat near him. He was looking at me questionably.

"What happened to you?" He asked dramatically.

"Pansy happened."

"Oh." He didn't look impressed. He looked surprised, but that was it. There was no way to tell if Draco Malfoy was yet attracted to me.

And for the first time, ever, Ron Weasley actually glanced at me. If I was in fourth year, I probably would have fainted. But now, I really didn't care.

Professor Slughorn started to speak, and I wasn't paying attention, because honestly I was studying Draco. He was too mysterious, even I couldn't read him. And he always looked depressed. Unless he was ridiculing Potter, which then he would be truly happy and show it with a smirk.

Other than that, no. He showed no emotion. Before I knew it, class was over and I was heading to my next class, until Draco Malfoy spoke. "What class do you have next?"

"Same as you, Draco."

"Oh. For all classes?"

"Yup. Like it has been for the past fives years."

"I'm just shocked I haven't noticed someone as pretty as you." He smirked.

Bingo.

"Oh, well thanks." I smiled, happy with success.

We arrived at the next class, as we did the others when they were over. Soon it was the end of the day, and Draco and I had managed to have a few quick conversations. We headed over to the great hall for dinner.

"Want to walk with me to dinner, Draco?"

"We have been walking together all day, have we not?"

"Good point."

We sat for dinner, and I sat down right next to Draco, and he let me, and his friends gave us questionable looks.

"So, Alena, how was potions?" Pansy asked mockingly.

I glared at her. "Fine."

"Draco, I'm assuming you enjoyed potions too?" Pansy asked again.

He made a mumbling noise that sounded like a yes.

Blaise was confused. Dumbledore stood up. "Let the feast begin!"

A long line of room appeared across the table.

Dinner was actually nice. I talked to Draco, who actually cracked a smile once in a while, and I also started getting along with his other friends. I think this year is gonna be great.

Oh, wait. I thought. I have to break Draco Malfoy's heart and watch Dumbledore be assassinated. Never mind.

"Do you enjoy potions? Or are you just in NEWT classes because of Snape?" Draco asked me as we were walking to our dorm.

"I actually find I excel in potions with the right amount of studying. And I doubt I had a choice because of my parents. They never seem happy with me, but I guess this is a start."

"I know what you mean."

It was silent for a few seconds. "Dumbledore said we'd be going to Hogsmeade later in the month. Would you mind if I accompanied you? I don't really have too much people to go with; most of my friends are out of Slytherin." I said, crossing my fingers for a yes.

"No, I don't mind at all. Why don't you have many friends in Slytherin? It is your house."

"Wonderful. And don't get me wrong, I love Slytherin and all, but no one seems to accept me, or know who I am for that matter."

"Well I think everyone knows who you are now." He smirked.

"And what is that supposed to mean, Mr. Malfoy?" I asked mockingly.

"You're kind of hard to miss."

"Are you saying I'm fat? Or just gorgeous?" I smirked.

"Definitely gorgeous." He smiled.

"Thank you, I believe you're the only person besides my parents to give me that title." I replied, half-joking.

He raised his eyebrows and said the password to the common room. We got a few looks from some students, probably wondering why Draco Malfoy was walking with the loner girl, smiling. We got to our dorm and proceeded inside.

"Draco?"

"Yes?"

"Would you mind helping me with my DADA homework? Not that I won't get an O, especially because Snape is teaching, but I do want to catch up with my studies."

"Sure."

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