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Chapter 4

They had just gotten to Hogwarts and were unpacking. Sarai had just gotten around to telling her best friend (Ginny Weasley) about her father. She told her everything, like she always did. Sarai told her about her father, about Draco, and about being saved by a handsome boy.

"I'm sorry," said Ginny, referring to the news about her friend's father. She wrapped a comforting arm around Sarai.

"That's okay," she answered.

"At least Malfoy saved you."

"Yeah," Sarai answered with a sigh.

"Do you think he's hot? Well?" Sarai's best friend demanded .

"What?" Sarai was startled at the change of topic.

"I think he has a thing for you; the way he looked at you…" Ginny told her conspiratorially.

"I doubt it," she replied.

"Do you?" Ginny insisted.

"Do I what?" Sarai answered vaguely.

"Do you like him?" she asked.

"Umm."

"You do, don't you? You do!"

"Well, he was really nice, and…"

"Just admit it!"

"Okay," Sarai blushed. "Maybe I do."


Draco Malfoy stood in the doorway of the Slitherin common room. He had just arrived.

It was dark in the common room. His tall, slim body was silhouetted on the shadowy wall next to him.

"Draco!" a childish scream met his ears as he bent over his suitcase. He sighed resignedly.

"Drakie poo!"

"Pansy," Draco said wearily.