This is my first story here on fanfiction. I don't know how far I'm going to take the story, hopefully as far as I need to. I really hope you guys like the idea of the story and the plot.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters. Some characters and the plot are my own ideas.

I slowly opened my eyes, expecting to be blinded by the late afternoon sun shining through my french windows. But I was surprised when I found myself blanketed in almost complete darkness. I sat up and watched through the open windows as the sun sank beneath the horizon. The sky was filled with blue and purple hues. The calm, tranquil ocean looked black like the oncoming night. I pushed aside the forest green covers and looked over at the clock. I had easily 1 hour before my mother called for me.

I stepped out of the carriage to see other people walking up the long marble stairs to the awaiting party inside. Every light on the main floor was ablaze and I could see couples twirling past the tall windows. I took my brothers strong arm and climbed the stairs to the ever waiting party.

The light was almost blinding as I stepped into the large manor. I smiled to myself as I noticed the tall, handsome blonde boy I had known for years. I could feel my face go crimson as he walked calmly over to where my brother and I stood. My brother was talking to a couple I had met only once before at a party such as this, when the boy finally reached us. I smiled to him as my brother excused himself from the conversation.

"Why hello Draco," my brother acknowledged. The boy smiled back at him.

"You to Robert," he replied. He looked over at me. "I was wondering if I could take Elle off your hands,"he said offering me his arm. I felt my brothers tight grip on my arm disappear as he offered me to the boy. I took the boys arm as my brother walked away to find some of his chums.

I leaned my head on Draco's shoulder.

"I've missed you," I purred to him, my chestnut brown curls falling elegantly down my back. He smiled.

"Oh but I've missed you even more Elle," he replied taking me to the ballroom. I held up my midnight blue dress as we danced across the room, talking nonsense to each other. All until he asked me the question I had been dreading all night. As we started a nice slow dance, I rested my head on his shoulder.

"Elle," he whispered softly in my ear sending tingles down my back.

"Mmm," I replied softly keeping in time to the music.

"Are you coming to Hogwarts this year?" he asked me, almost pleading. I took my head off his shoulder and looked into his stormy gray eyes with my ocean blue ones. His eyes showed how much he was pleading me. I sighed.

"Draco I really haven't decided yet," I replied to him, hoping to end the conversation at that. But he continued to interrogate me.

"Why my love?" he asked me. I could feel my knees go weak as he used that name on me. As the song ended, he took my arm and led me to the balcony. I leaned on the railings and looked out at the dark sky. Draco stood beside me and took my hand into his.

"It would make me so much better, having you closer to me. You don't know how hard it's been without you Elle," he whispered into my ear as he kissed it softly. I shivered and continued to look out at the forest beyond the mansion. I could feel hot tears beginning to run down my sun kissed cheeks.

"You think I don't know anything Draco. But I do. I know how you feel about being away from me," I replied to him while turning around to face him. I noticed how hard his features looked. They didn't soften, even when he saw my tears.

"Then come to Hogwarts and we can be closer," he said tightening his grip on my hand. I took my hand away from his.

"I love you Draco but I can't tear my life into pieces. What about all my friends and everything I have now?" I stated my voice beginning to grow harsh. I watched as his face turned from confusement to disbelief.

"But isn't that what love is. You do things for each other," he said pain filling every word. I turned away from his glare and walked towards the doors. Before going back into the house I turned around and had one final thing to say to him.

"Then Draco, if that's what love means to you, I guess I really don't love you," I said. I turned away and walked through the party with tears running freely down my face. I didn't want to conceal them.

I sat in the carriage, my head resting on my mothers lean shoulder. I thought to myself while looking at the scenery race by. If that's what Draco thought love was, I'd show him. I turned to my mother.

"Mother, I want to transfer to Hogwarts," I said, my voice powerful and showing no emotion like my father had taught me. She began to pat my hair softly. Running her long elegant fingers through my silken curls.

"If that's what you want darling, you can have it," she replied closing her eyes.

Thanks for reading the first chapter. I really hope you liked it. I would also really like some reviews so I knew how you guys liked it and where I could add some things.

Thanks!!

Tammy