A/N: I am sending a huge thank-you out to Redbird for a signed review!! I know it was my only one, but it was enough to keep me going! It meant so much that you gave me a review! And I'm sorry about Harry's character. I didn't realize I had strayed from it. I'll do my best in this chapter to make it up to you, okay? Thanks again!! ^_^

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Chapter 3: Slytherin Devil

Just then, the compartment door flew open to reveal three other Hogwarts students. "Well," the one in front said with a drawl, "if it isn't Potty, Weasel, and the Mudblood."

The heads of all four students shot up and their eyes came to rest on who else but...

"What do you want Malfoy?" Ron asked with hatred in his voice. Emily looked over at him and saw his eyes go to small slits as he looked at this boy called Malfoy.

"Just came to visit some old friends, Weasley. Do you have a problem with that?" Malfoy sneered at Ron.

"Get real, Malfoy. We'd rather be dead than be friends with you," spat Hermione.

Malfoy raised his eyebrows, "I'll see what I can do then. No one would miss a mudblood like yourself anyways."

Harry and Ron were both up on their feet in an instant.

"Is that a threat, Malfoy?" Harry was looking very angry, but nowhere compared to the anger that was rising in Ron. His face was beat red and he was clenching and unclenching his fists.

"And what if it is?" Malfoy drawled out in a threatening voice.

Emily could see the hatred between the three and was somewhat intimidated herself. Malfoy stood at about Harry's height, but both the boys behind him towered over even Ron. They looked as if they were ready to strike on Malfoy's command.

"I thought even you would be smarter than to go out with a mudblood, Potter," he added with a smirk. But just then, he looked down at Emily and made eye contact. Malfoy held her gaze for a few moments and he let his face slowly start to soften a bit unconsciously. He felt as if he knew her from somewhere, but he wasn't sure from where. His snarl then reappeared on his face just as quickly as it had disappeared. "Who's your friend, Potter? Weasley's girlfriend I imagine." He looked back down to Emily, "How much did Weasley pay you to go out with him? It mustn't have been very much. He can't even afford new robes!" Malfoy laughed and so did Crabbe and Goyle.

Ron started to throw a punch at Malfoy but was held back by Harry.

Emily felt so sorry for Ron. She couldn't believe that anyone could be as cruel as Malfoy was being. Before she even thought of what she was doing, she gently pushed back Ron and Harry and came face to face with Malfoy. She wasn't normally easily intimidated, but for some reason she just got this feeling that made her shiver as soon as she got that close with Malfoy. "What's it to you if Ron is going out with me or not?" She raised her eyebrows. She couldn't believe she was being so bold! She was usually shy about talking to new people. Reality finally kicked in. 'What am I doing?' she asked herself but immediately pushed the doubt out of her mind. These were after all her new friends and she wasn't going to let this idiot downplay them.

Malfoy's smile turned into a slight frown, "You've got to be kidding."

Emily shrugged her shoulders, "You can believe what you like."

Malfoy and Emily never lost eye contact with each other knowing that it was a weakness to be the first to break away.

'Her eyes...I know I know her. But from where?' Malfoy continued to stare into her blue depths with a frown.

Emily began to feel a little light headed as she continued looking into his silvery eyes. She didn't understand why he was having this affect on her. His eyes were so cold, but yet, they weren't. 'This doesn't make any sense,' she thought to herself. But she was very determined not to let him get to her.

"Dracie!" a shrill voice came and a girl with short hair came pushing through Crabbe and Goyle and grabbed onto Malfoy's arm. "There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!" But the girl suddenly stopped as she realized who was among her company and she began to sneer.

"Oh great," said Ron out loud. "Just what we need...has the atmosphere all of a sudden become stupider?" Ron smirked.

Harry and Hermione laughed out loud. Emily even giggled.

The girl gave a great huff, "Oh shut up Weasley. You...you..." but she couldn't think of anything to come back at him with. This just made the four of them laugh even harder.

Malfoy went a little red in the face. "Pansy," he said in a hushed voice, "shut up!" He tried to pull out of her grasp but to no avail.

Pansy put on a pout and looked as if she might cry. "But Draco..."

Draco forcefully pulled out of her grasp and this shut her up. Pansy pushed out of the compartment crying.

Emily kind of felt sorry for the girl. "Don't you think you should go after your girlfriend...Draco, is it?" She put on an innocent face.

Draco sneered at her. "She's not my girlfriend!" He stalked out of the compartment followed by Crabbe and Goyle.

Emily turned around and smiled at her new friends before taking a seat besides Ron.

Ron looked over at her slightly embarrassed. "Thanks for bailing me outta that..."

Emily smiled over at him. "Anytime." The, she looked over at Harry, "Who was that again? Draco...?"

"Malfoy," Harry answered. "The two behind him were his goons Crabbe and Goyle. Your first lesson at attending Hogwarts...be careful around Malfoy."

Emily looked confused. "But why? I...I don't understand. Words are no danger, Harry, unless they're spells of course."

Harry looked at her, "He's a death eater."

Emily looked taken aback. She had heard of death eaters before but had never known of one. She looked shocked. "But that can't be..."

"Well, not yet..." Hermione said solemnly. "But he will be this year. Everyone knows that his father's one and he's on the dark side with You-Know-Who."

"He's a menace, that one," Ron piped up.

Emily looked confused, "I'm sorry. But who is You-Know-Who?"

Ron and Hermione looked at Harry for he was still one of the few who said his name out loud.

"Lord Voldemort," he said in a low voice.

Realization hit Emily. Her mother had told her about a man by that name and how dangerous he was.

"He killed my parents when I was a baby. I never knew them...and I've vowed not to let him hurt anyone else."

Emily looked deeply hurt for Harry. She placed a hand on Harry's, "I'm so sorry," she said in earnest. "I know how you feel." She looked down a little embarrassed.

There was a short awkward silence before Hermione started talking, "So..." she started not quite sure what to say. "Emily, do you know what house you're in?"

Emily sat back up and shook her head. "I'm not sure. What house are you guys in?"

"Gryffindor," Hermione replied. "I really hope that you're in our house. We'd love to have you!" She smiled.

"I hope so," said Emily in response. Then, for the first time, she realised a badge was pinned to the front of Hermione's robes. "What's that for?"

Hermione looked down to see what she was talking about. "Oh, this?" she asked a little sheepishly. "It's just a badge."

Ron laughed, "Get out." He looked over at Emily. "It's a badge that indicates she's head girl of Hogwarts."

"Well, congratulations!" Emily said.

Hermione blushed a little and Harry put an arm around her and kissed the top of her head.

"Well, what about you?" Hermione asked. "Sirius said that you would be a challenge for me."

It was Emily's turn to blush, "No, obviously not enough of a challenge." She laughed but then gave a small smile. "Actually, I was to become a prefect. Someone beat me by one point for Head Girl."

"Do you like Quidditch?" Harry asked.

Emily looked up with a smile. "Are you kidding? It's my favourite sport!"

"Did you play on a house team at your old school?" asked Ron.

"I had just made captain last year and I was a Chaser. Do you guys play?"

Ron was impressed. "You were captain?!"

"Do you have a problem with that?" she teased.

"No, absolutely not! I'm a beater for the Gryffindor house team. And Harry over there is our seeker and team captain!"

Emily looked over at Harry and smiled, clearly impressed by his talent at the sport. She then asked a little sheepishly, "You don't happen to have an open position, do you?"

Harry shook his head. "I'm afraid not, but if you want, I can make you a back up for one of our chasers in case someone gets sick."

Emily smiled gratefully, "Thanks, Harry. That means a great deal to me. I owe you."

Harry smiled back and said it was nothing.

Just then, they could feel the train start to slow down. And they all looked out the window to see their destination.

Harry turned to Emily and smiled, "Welcome to Hogwarts."

Emily loved the view. The castle was absolutely magnificent and the scenery was the most beautiful she'd ever seen! Somehow, Emily knew that this would be a year she would not soon forget!

That's all for Chapter 3! I know I didn't really make a whole lot happen with this chapter, but it was mainly just to introduce Draco and to get the gang to Hogwarts. I'll post chapter 4 in a couple of days, hopefully before Christmas! Please read and review! Ta Ta for now!! ^_^