*~*Slowly Fade*~*

Disclaimer: This is J.K Rowling's world. She created it, and I am just visiting.

Author's note: This is my first attempt at writing so please forgive me if it's not that great. I'd really be greatful for any constructive critisism.

*~* Chapter One, "The New Student"*~*

Minerva McGonagall sat at the head table lost in thought. She nerviously bit her lip in antisipation of what she knew was to come. Her past was coming back. A dark secret she didn't want anyone to know about. She watched as Dumbledore rose to make an anouncement to the student body.

"Today student's we have a new student, her name is Arielle Riddle"

There were gasps from the Gryffindor table, at the realisation of what that ment.

Dumbledore countined to say, "I know you all will treat her well, she has transfered from a school in the U.S. and is in her 6th year. Her family was tragically killed and she was the only survivor. Before I allow her to come in and be sorted there are a few things I want to confirm and clear up any thought's you may have in your head." Dumbledore paused to think of what to say that might clear up the crasy things that probably will rush in the student's of hogworts head. "Yes, she is the daughter of Voldemort, but before yo all panic please hear me out! She has never met her father. As soon as she was born she was given to a magical family in the U.S. in hopes of protecting her. She is a talented witch and truely it is a pleasure to have her here at hogworts!"

And with that he gestured for Profesor McGonagall to rise to the area in front of the head table with the sorting hat. Then he magically opened the doors and gestured for the girl to enter the Great Hall.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I know that was EXTREAMLY short chapter and I apollogize! but it was a good place to end... chances are I will add another chapter later tonight. I just need to see where I want this to go.