Diamonds and Pearls

Summary: A new Slytherin has come to Hogwarts, and in the grand scheme that is Draco's life, she doesn't seem to care about the mayhem and gossip that is floating chaotically around him. When insulted, she smiles, when scolded, she scoffs, when yelled at, she laughs. Life is just a game, and she's playing everyone the fool...and her father is loving every minute of it.

Anime/Book/Movie: InuYasha/Harry Potter

Pairing: Draco/Kagome

Genre: Romance/Adventure

Rated: M for Mature Content

R.I.P – Alan Rickman

(Severus Snape)

Remember

The Half-Blood Prince

~ALWAYS~

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As much love that she had for her father, Kagome found herself looking forward to Charms. Sadly, she wouldn't be seeing her father till after lunch, but that was fine, she'd be able to enjoy Charms until then. "Excuse me, do you need something?"

Before she'd even made it out of the common room, she found herself experiencing problems. The young girl who'd taken an obvious dislike towards her, not that she was bothered by this. The feeling was quite mutual. She watched the girl lift her chin in a manner that was seemingly supposed to make her feel inferior. She didn't. Her eyes narrowing in what Kagome could only guess to be a method to intimidate her. It didn't. The smirk on her lips was probably there to make her feel uncomfortable. She wasn't.

"If we are going to just stand around staring at one another, I suggest giving me something better to look at."

A sound of chuckles echoed around Kagome and Pansy, though Pansy's cheeks took on a decent shade of scarlet as Kagome held her hand out and motioned her out of the way.

"Don't you think you should learn a spell or two before you start bossing me around!?"

"I highly doubt I'll need to use my wand to deal with someone like you." Kagome smiled charmingly; her eyes lit with something dark. "I'm creative enough; yes, you'll find...there are far worse things that I can do to you. None of which, involve me using a wand. Oh...but you can use yours. Wouldn't want there to be an unfair advantage." She left Pansy to her temper tantrum, not all too interested, and wanting to get to breakfast before there was nothing left on the table. She'd seen the two brutes that followed the Malfoy heir, they clearly could pack away a good portion of the daily menu.

She could feel eyes on her as she walked over to her table in the great hall. Not having to look up, she pulled a clip from off her robe where she'd had it biting down on the edge of her sleeve. Gathering her hair into her hands, she twisted it up and out of her way before clipping it up. Another lesson her father had taught her. She'd had quite the head start on potions because of him. He was tediously strict though, especially when it came to her hair. He disliked when it was in her face or needlessly in the way. This meant that, during breakfast, lunch, dinner, potions and studying...it was up. If it could distract from what she was doing, then it needed to be tied or clipped. No longer was there a feeling of someone staring holes into her.

"So Kagome, I can't say I've heard your last name before, your family-"

"Both my parents are magical, yes. I am currently using my mother's maiden name."

"Oh, separated?"

She turned her eyes from Draco who had been the one to start this conversation. Her eyes trailed over to an Italian boy who was nodding in understanding at his own conclusion.

"My mother gets a divorce every other year, I get it."

She smirked, "my parents aren't separated. I chose to go by my mother's maiden name." She took a grape and popped it into her mouth as she gained curious looks from both boys. "While I'm sure you both know my father, I feel it's not necessary to use his name here. I can rule this school without a prominent background, or well-known last name."

"Then humor me, if we know him...who is he?"

She looked back at Draco before leaning forward a bit and gazing past him towards the table at the front of the great hall. "He's up there."

The two turned and looked, "Lockhart?!"

Kagome cringed, "gracious no! I couldn't even be bothered to read the books he had us buy." She'd never been so against spending money; her father had made sure to point out the irony of her always buying rubbish. She argued what he though to be rubbish but the argument didn't get her any further from the bookstore.

"That leaves...Flitwick...and Snape...neither could possibly be-" Draco looked at Kagome and his eyes widened at the smirk she had on. "...you couldn't possibly be related to Professor Snape."

"Related? He was a deciding factor in conceiving me. Takes two to tango...or so they say." The blush on the boy's cheeks left her feeling pleased with herself as she continued munching on grapes and toast. She wasn't too horribly hungry, but still enjoyed fruit in the mornings.

The Italian shook his head, "I don't see it."

"I take after my mom mostly, but she has brown hair, and blue eyes...I'm my dad's when it comes to personality."

"So...can we expect some good old fashion nepotism?"

She was glad that she'd had the common sense to show up so much earlier than the others. While there were a good number of Slytherins at the table, they weren't surrounded by any. Shaking her head, she scoffed, "I doubt it, my father wouldn't have pushed me so hard in our home lessons if he was going to provide me with an easy ride through school." Her hand dropped away from the bowl of fruit and she fiddled with the ring on her finger again. It was an outrageous habit of hers. She knew it. Still, it comforted her to touch the ring when she found herself thinking of complicated or unsettling topics. The idea that her father might indulge in nepotism...was most unsettling.

"Yeah, mate...I can't see him giving her special treatment in her assignments. She'll certainly get away with trouble, but that's because she's a Slytherin. He doesn't spoil me in class, and he's my Godfather."

That was news. She turned her eyes to Draco, and he saw the shock on her face and laughed.

"You weren't aware? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. I didn't know about you either."

She shrugged, recollecting herself as she looked around the room. Her eyes met Pansy's as she started towards them. "I don't think I need to mention this but keep this information to yourselves." She stood to leave, "I don't like rumors when they concern my father." She looked at the Italian, "I didn't catch your name."

"I didn't give it." He stood, holding his hand out, "Blaise Zabini, a delight to make your acquaintance."

"Indeed..." she took his hand, her eyes not leaving his eyes as he dipped his head and copied the Slytherin Prince in his greeting from the other night. She smiled and watched as he straightened before letting her hand fall back to her side. "I guess I'll see you both later." She turned and deftly sidestepped Pansy and walked off before the girl could say anything to her.

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Pansy was once more, livid. She could just tell that this year was going to be dreadful. "I don't know how you can stand to be around her. She's all talk."

Draco and Blaise shared a look before both returned to their food. Neither cared to get on the Head of House's bad side, and they both wagered that if it got out that Kagome was his daughter, that's exactly where they'd be. Oblivious truly can be bliss, but they knew now, and they weren't going to be the ones to start that rumor. Pansy...would just have to find out the hard way.

"She's horrible..."

"Maybe you should just leave her alone. I don't have a problem talking with her."

"That's because you're you!"

"And me?" Blaise asked, "she was talking just fine with me too."

"Then maybe it's because you're both good-looking guys, it just goes to show the type of girl she is." She sneered, her nose scrunching up as if she'd eaten something rotten.

"..." Draco shook his head, "I would keep those thoughts to yourself...just some...friendly advice."

She rolled her eyes, "you must have fallen under her charm too. What a pity. Your father would have much to say about your taste in girls, Draco."

'I'm sure he would...' Draco chuckled, "my dad has a lot to say about many things, are you going to tell on me?"

She didn't reply.

"Well, I didn't realize we were so close that you and my parents were sending correspondences." He stood up and walked out of the Great Hall. Blaise by his side quickly enough.

"She wouldn't,"

"Wouldn't she?" Draco muttered, "she's just as devious a Slytherin as we are. If something wasn't going your way, wouldn't you resort to more underhanded tactics? I know I would. I've done it before."

"What will you do?"

Draco chuckled, stopping and turning to his friend, "the same thing you will. Nothing."

"...right...and what will doing nothing achieve?"

"Everything."

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Me: Here is chapter two~! I hope you enjoy this chapter. Clearly, a line has been drawn between Kagome and Pansy, and neither look ready to bow their heads at one another. Draco and Blaise know who daddy is and both have decided to remain silent of the knowledge, lest they anger their Head of House. Next chapter….well...I guess a preview won't kill me.

Chapter Three:

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"You are awfully brave, Pansy." Kagome ran her wand free hand over her hair and glared heatedly at the piggy nosed girl. "I'm not sure what stones are rolling loose in your head, but if you so much as look in my direction again, I'll hex you blind!"

"You can't, you'd be expelled!"

"Try me..."

"Miss. Parkinson...twenty points from Slytherin...and Detention, my office...eight tonight."

"But professor! You heard what she said!"

"And if you hadn't taken it upon yourself to...assault your fellow Slytherin...she perhaps would not have retaliated quite so violently. I think, you should consider yourself lucky, that her threat was only...vocal. My office at eight...Miss. Parkinson."

Me: SEE YOU GUYS NEXT TIME!