Harry was transfixed when he walked into the Great Hall. Candles were floating gracefully,

illuminating the entire hall. The enchanted ceiling was dark with a few subtle stars scattered here

and there. It was even more entrancing each time he walked in for the fresh new year.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione took their places at the Gryffindor table and turned to watch as

the other students entered. Neville, Seamus, and Dean joined them soon after at their table. Cho

joined her fellow Ravenclaws. Then, the people they had been waiting for.

Draco's goonies- Crabbe and Goyle- were at his side, a fuming Pansy behind him. Draco had

a proud smirk on his face as everyone noticed the girl he had on his arm.

Harry felt a pang in his chest at the sight of her. She was stunning, even if she was 'Draco's

Girl'. Ron was right, Draco had excellent taste.

She had shoulder length jet black, straight, hair- except for one white streak down the front.

Her skin was pale and her eyes dark, perhaps even black. She was wearing long Hogwarts robes

because she had yet to be assigned to a house. Her fingernails were painted black, Harry noticed,

considering they were entwined with Draco's.

But what pleased Harry the most was that this already amazing girl seemed to be ignoring

Draco and looking at Harry with a pleading look that simply screamed "Help me!".

She managed to pull herself away from Draco when McGonagall called her over to join the

first years that needed to be sorted into their houses as well.

"Raven Masters." McGonagall called. Harry watched her walk ahead of the first years, up the

steps, and sit on the wooden stool next to McGonagall. McGonagall placed the sorting hat gently

on Raven's head.

"Ah...well, let's see...difficult. Yes, another difficult one. Just like Potter I see. Torn between

Gryffindor and Slytherin." The Hat began. There were whispers around the room instantly, either 'She's definitely Slytherin material' or something to do with Harry being mentioned when

discussing Raven."Hm..yes, yes. Clever girl. Bold and courageous. Thirsty, just as Mr. Potter, to

prove yourself." The hat continued. Raven remained relaxed, eyes glancing to Harrywho was

trying to figure her out. "Well...yes, I know!...GRYFFINDOR!"

Applause irrupted after a moment or two of shock. Raven headed toward her new table with a

smirkWithout thinking, Harry rose from his seat, approached Raven, to introduce himself.

"Hi, I'm Harry. Harry Potter." He said, extending his hand to her.

"I'm Raven," She said with a friendly smile. She, at first, gave the impression of an evil girl

who'd love Draco and despise Harry. But now, Harry could see her dark eyes weren't dark at all,

but a light brown."Raven Masters." she finished, shaking his hand. Harry was grinning like mad,

partly because of this gorgeous new addition to the Gryffindor house, partly because he could

feel Draco's eyes glaring at him with hatred.