I unfortunately do not own the world of Harry Potter.

I would just like to say a quick thanks to The Queen of Confusion, savsROCKSloud, and padfootprongslily.

This is my first fan-fic. Hope you like it!

Chapter 3:

Going

Ariella woke up early the next morning, quickly got dressed, and ran downstairs to fix up breakfast for the Malfoys. After serving the Malfoys, Ariella ran upstairs to finish getting ready. The next thing she knew she was dragging her belongings down the stairs, and on her way to meet the Hogwarts Express. Ariella couldn't stop smiling!

The Hogwarts Express

Upon reaching Platform 9 3/4, Draco sent Ariella ahead to find an empty compartment. She turned to say good-bye to his parents, and, upon her speaking these words, received a glare from Lucius, (no surprise there), and an ever so small smile from Narcissa, (which was a surprise). Ariella quickly returned the smile, then headed off in the opposite direction for the train. She struggled with her luggage a bit, but eventually got it on to the train, and then went off to find an empty compartment, as ordered.

Five minutes later, Draco came into the compartment with Crabbe and Goyle, and two other people she didn't know. Turning to Ariella, Draco sneered and said,

"This is Crabbe, Goyle, Blaise Zabini, and Pansy Parkinson," pointing to each in turn, "I expect them to be treated with respect. Well, go on then. I don't need you, and I won't until we get to Hogwarts, so go find yourself another compartment." Ariella simply nodded, relieved that she didn't have to spend the ride with Draco, and went to find some place else to sit.

As she wandered down the corridors, trying to find a seat, she thought about what how easily Draco had made friends, and wished it could be that easy for her. Stupid Pure-blood families. She finally found a compartment that, surprisingly, was empty. It was smaller than the rest, made almost as if it knew she wanted to be alone. She pulled out her book at began to read.

All of the sudden, she heard some kind of commotion going on outside, and she poked her head out. Draco and his friends were talking to the black haired boy from Madame Malkin's, and a red haired boy with freckles. When the black haired boy (who was apparently Harry Potter) refused Draco's offer of friendship, she smiled to herself at his reaction, but not before he caught her. Oh great. Here we go again.

"Find this amusing, don't you?" Draco sneered, turning to her.

"No," Ariella replied, looking down. (Though this time, it wasn't out of respect so much as so he wouldn't see her expression).

"Good," Draco replied with a note of finality in his voice, and then without further ado, he turned on his heel, and strode off. Ariella shook her head, and retreated to her compartment to wait out the rest of the journey.

Thanks to all who are reading, and liking it. If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please feel free to review/private message me. Also, if you have any ideas at all, or would like to see something happen, let me know, and I'll consider putting them into a chapter. Thanks! ~ Leanora