Harry, Ron, and Arkai stepped out of Snape's office when Hermione walked towards them furious.
"Detention!" Hermione said. "I have detention with Professor McGonagall!"
"Why do you have detention?" Ron asked.
"Because the librarian told McGonagall that I wanted the book that talks about Gentai."
"Why do you want to know about Gentai?" Arkai suddenly asked.
Hermione gave Arkai a furious look. Harry and Ron looked at each other nervously. If Hermione didn't like Arkai before, now she would hate her. Arkai, feeling the hate, looked at Harry.
"Um, I need to go, see you around."
She walked away, Harry saw Malfoy walking towards Arkai. They talked for a few moments, and left together. Harry suddenly felt jealous.
"So Harry, when are the Quidditch practices going to start?" Ron asked.
"Next week, I have to practice harder; it's my last year as seeker."
"I know!" Ron exclaimed. "Can you believe it is our last year?"
"I have to study harder if I want to become an Auror."
"Study harder?" Ron teased. "You don't have to study harder. You already know everything!"
"Oh, be quiet." Hermione blushed.
The three walked towards the Great Hall laughing and talking about Quidditch, when Ron suddenly said.
"Harry, look."
Harry saw a couple kissing beside the Great Hall's door. At first, Harry didn't notice who they were, but, when the couple stopped kissing, the girl looked at Harry.
"Um, hi." Arkai said.
Malfoy looked at Harry with triumph on his face. Harry was about to punch Malfoy, when Professor McGonagall interrupted.
"Miss Genai, please follow me."
"Yes Professor McGonagall." Arkai looked at Draco with love in her eyes and followed Professor McGonagall.
"I guess I win, right Potter?" Malfoy laughed and walked away.
Ron put his hand on Harry's shoulder.
"I'm sorry Harry."
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
He walked away. Ron and Hermione knew that he wanted to be alone. Hermione looked at Ron furious.
"Now you believe me? She broke Harry's heart and she is with Malfoy. I'm going to make her pay."
She walked to the Gryffindors' table, Ron followed her.
-.-.-.-.-.-
Harry was about to cry when he saw someone standing in front of him. He looked up and saw Arkai.
"Do you mind if I sit?"
Harry shook his head and Arkai sat beside him.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Don't lie; I know that something is wrong."
Harry didn't answer. Arkai sighed and looked up for a while, suddenly, she smiled.
"You're mad because Draco is my boyfriend."
"Um, how did you know?"
"So that's why you're sad."
Harry looked down. Arkai looked at him.
"Look, I know that you two are not friends, but my relationship with Draco is not going to end our friendship."
"Really, I mean, Malfoy can persuade you."
"I already talked to him and he said it was ok. He's not bad."
Harry looked at her surprised.
"I mean not that bad."
"I just, can't believe this. I mean, you met him today and you're his girlfriend already?"
Arkai laughed.
"You think is funny?"
"No, but you sound just like my brother."
Arkai's face suddenly turned sad.
"What's wrong Arkai?"
"Um, nothing, come on."
"What?"
"We have to go to the Great Hall; I have a surprise for you."
They headed to the Great Hall. Harry sat beside Ron and Hermione. Arkai sat down beside him.
"Shouldn't you be with Malfoy?" Hermione asked Arkai in a bitter voice.
Harry looked at her angry.
"Um, don't worry, he doesn't mind." Arkai said in her sweet voice.
Hermione looked at her with hate and looked away. Professor Dumbledore started talking.
"As all of you know, we have a new student. Arkai, can you please come to the front."
Arkai nodded and walked up to him.
"Arkai, as you know, you have to decide in what house you want to be in."
Harry looked at her with his mouth open. He quickly turned to look at Malfoy and saw that he was as surprised as him.
"Please, don't choose Slytherin." Harry thought.
"Please, don't choose Gryffindor." Malfoy thought.
"Please, choose any house, except Gryffindor." Hermione thought.
"So, Arkai, which house would you like to belong to?"
"Um, well I would like to be in… Gryffindor."
