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Summary: When shy and intelligent Ariella Potter and Quidditch hotshot Lucas Malfoy get paired together for a school project, Ariella knows that she shouldn't feel anything but hatred towards him. So why does she feel attracted to him? And what will Ariella do when Lucas returns her affections? Will they ever break free from their cliques and parents' rivalry so they can be together?

Right I need you to read this review. It's one of the nicest reviews I've ever gotten and people should pay attention to the last couple of paragraphs and take note because I had 60 people read the last chapter but I only recieved 2 reviews.

draco and ginny being put together in a relationship is a nice idea, but a bit cliche.

the reason i put this story as one of my favourites is because it is. i like what youve done here - youve totally discarded the idea of draco/ginny, and gone with their offspring. youve made them blood ememies, but lovers.

ive noted how you describe the characters ariella and lucas - they're exact replicas of their parents when they were younger.

this really doesnt sound like me - im more into criticism, or constructive critism, but i think your story is perfect the way it is - its strong, and the complexity of the characters develop throughout the chapters.

keep up the hard work!!

i was so excited when i discovered that you had posted again, cause now the story continues!

and as for the other readers - come on guys! if you read it, then review it! it only takes 3 seconds to say 'it was great' or 'it sucked.'

before i never used to review, but when i wrote my own fanfic, i only got 3 reviews, and that is so unfair because you dont really understand what the audience think - did you really captivate them or not? was the story so horrible that it wasnt worth a review?

this is an awesome story - and if you put your mind to it, its quite clear to see. 'glitterfairyshells' deserves more reviews - her story is excellent. and if you keep reading it without reviewing, then its best if you didnt even read it to start off it.

Reviews:

darkwhiterose - Thanks for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you like it.

nadia the demented one - Thanks for reading and for your amazing review. As I said it's one of the nicest reviews I have ever gotten.

Now onto our feature presentation. Here's Chapter Three! All I ask of you is to enjoy and please leave a review at the end of the chapter.

Chapter Three – The Conflict Begins.

At six that evening, Ariella walked into the library and quickly scanned the room for Lucas. When she didn't see him, Ariella sat down at the nearest table and pulled out her book. She started to read quietly until she was interrupted.

"What have you b – Oh Dessy hi. I thought you were someone else," Ariella said to the person.

"Obviously. Who are you waiting for Ari?" Dessy asked.

"Lucas. We got partnered in Muggle Studies for a stupid dumb project. Like I'd ever want to work with Malfoy!" Ariella replied.

Dessy sat down and Ariella surveyed her cousin. She was the same age as Ember and the two girls were quite close. They had the same classes together and were even born within a couple of months of each other. Dessy had waist long, dark brown hair that she thought was annoyingly straight. She also had green eyes and had an athlete's body. Dessy stood at five foot, two inches tall, which meant that she made Ariella feel tall.

"When was he supposed to meet you?" Dessy asked.

"Six. Trust him to be late. When we make plans I expect him adhere to them!" Ariella exclaimed.

Dessy looked at her cousin feeling rather confused then said, "Ad what?"

"Adhere. It means stick to them. Honestly Dessy don't you know anything? You are supposed to be Hermione Granger's daughter after all."

Dessy looked down at the floor and wiped her eyes for she had started to cry at the mention of her mother's name. Ariella noticed her mistake and gasped.

"Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't realise. Its just dad lets us talk about her at home."

"Leave it Ari. You're the one with a mother so you don't realise that other people don't have them. Oh and by the way I'm not the one who read a dictionary when she was eight because she was bored!"

Dessy then stood up and stalked out of the library. Ariella sighed and watched her cousin walk out of the library. She really hadn't meant to mention Dessy's mother. The fact that Dessy never knew her still upset her whenever her mother's name was mentioned. Once Dessy had disappeared Ariella looked back down at her book and continued to read. After a few more minutes of reading, Ariella was once again interrupted. This time it was by a male.

"Hogwarts: A History? Seriously Potter, you need to find some new reading material," the voice said to her.

Ariella looked up and scowled at the person standing in front of her.

"Whatever. You're late! Sit down otherwise this will never get done Malfoy," Ariella retorted.

Lucas sat down and watched as Ariella put her book back into her bag. Ariella then got some parchment and a quill out and started to write.

"Okay then. I think we should cover computers, mobile telephones, televisions, washing machines and CDs," Ariella told Lucas as she wrote.

Lucas looked at her in a state of confusion, which she noticed.

"What?" she asked.

"What are those?" he replied.

Ariella sighed then started to explain what each of the items were.

"A computer is something that Muggles use to type on and can access the Internet and before you ask the Internet is something where Muggles can find information. A mobile telephone is a telephone that Muggles take with them wherever they go and other Muggles can telephone someone whenever they want to, a television is something that Muggles use for entertainment. They watch things on it. It's kind of like one of our photographs except sound comes out as well. A washing machine is a device that Muggles use to clean their clothes and a CD is a disc that holds music on it. Muggles put the CD into a stereo and it plays the music."

Lucas nodded along but still didn't understand what the items were. Ariella saw Lucas' face and frowned.

"It may seem complicated but once you've read about them you'll understand more about it. Why don't you do washing machines and CDs and I'll do the other three."

"I don't want to do anything! I've told you before, you can do the work and I'll get the O!" Lucas sneered.

"And I've told you! You either help me do this or you can wave good bye to the Quidditch team!" Ariella replied.

They had now begun to raise their voices, which was obviously against the library rules. The librarian looked at Lucas and Ariella then shushed them. Lucas shrugged his shoulders and glared at Ariella.

"Why are you being so nice? We're supposed to hate each other! I AM NOT DOING THIS PROJECT!"

"Since when have I been nice to you? I don't want to be seen with you let alone be nice to you!"

By now the librarian had stalked over to where they were sitting and glared at the fighting teenagers.

"OUT! If you can't keep your voices down then go elsewhere!" she told them strictly.

Ariella started to gather her things together and glared at a now smirking Lucas. She then looked at the librarian who pointed to the door to show them that they weren't welcome in the library until they had learnt to control their tempers when they were around each other. Lucas smirked at Ariella then walked out of the library. Ariella didn't bother to put her things into her bag instead she picked them up and followed Lucas. Once they were outside the library Ariella quickly shoved her things into her school bag then looked at Lucas while her hands were on her hips.

"Now look what you've done!" she shouted.

"Me? What did I do? I did nothing!" Lucas replied.

"I'm probably banned from the library now! And it's all your fault! I hate you!"

Lucas yawned while he looked at Ariella having her tantrum. He would absolutely die if someone walked past and saw him with her. At the moment she looked as though she was sixteen months old not sixteen years old. He felt rather embarrassed to be with her.

"I know you hate me but could you refrain from having a tantrum where everyone can see you. It is rather embarrassing you know," Lucas told her.

Ariella glared at him then walked off towards Gryffindor Tower. Lucas sighed and watched her disappear then muttered to himself.

"Stupid little Gryffs."

The next day in Muggle studies Ariella and Lucas kept glaring at each other, which didn't go unnoticed by their teacher. At the end of the lesson both of them was told to stay behind. Once the class had emptied both teenagers walked slowly to the front of the class while shoving each other. Lucas pushed Ariella rather hard, which sent her flying across the room knocking chairs and tables over. The professor looked at them and sighed.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!" she shouted at them.

Both Lucas and Ariella looked at their professor and looked down at the floor.

"What is going on with you? Ari you can speak first."

"He turned up at the library late after I specifically told him to be there at six and he said that he wasn't doing any of the work. Apparently he though that I would do it all so I told him that he was going to work or I was going to do it myself and get the grade," Ariella explained.

Lucas glared at her then looked straight at the professor with an innocent look on his face. He was quickly thinking of something to say so that he could pin the blame on that blasted Potter girl.

"Well she called me arrogant. In fact she said and I quote, 'you are the most arrogant person I have ever met in my life'. Now I think that that could border on bullying but I won't take it any further. Then when I turned up to the library she wouldn't even listen to the reason why I was late in the first place. And I don't recall my saying that I wouldn't do any of the work. In fact I said that I would do three of the technologies and she could do the other two."

Ariella glared at him and saw that he was smirking to himself. He really did infuriate her.

"That's a lie and you know it! Typical, just typical, of course you would pin the blame on me. You would do anything to get yourself out of trouble," Ariella told him.

Their professor looked at them and sighed again. Clearly they weren't going to forget their differences and work together like she had hoped.

"Stop it both of you! You must learn to get along with each other. If I hear otherwise then points will be deducted and detentions given. All I want is for the both of you to finish this project without any arguments, once that is done you can go back to the way you were. Now off to the Great Hall please. You're missing lunch."

"Yes Professor," they both replied simultaneously.

Once they had walked out of the classroom, Professor Brown smiled to herself. She still thought that pairing Ariella with Lucas was the greatest idea she had ever had. Maybe they could forget why they hate each other and learn to get along with each other. Everything she had witnessed in her class was probably sexual tension anyway.

Meanwhile, down in the Great Hall both Lucas and Ariella were sat at their house tables eating lunch with their friends. Ariella was telling Dawn everything that happened in the classroom while Lucas was telling Blake some new tactics that he had thought up for Quidditch. As Lucas was telling Blake the new tactics Blake nudged him in the rib and nodded towards the doors. Lucas looked up and saw that his sister was flirting with a Slytherin. He really didn't like her flirting with other guys. Lucas abandoned his lunch and stalked to where his sister was stood. At the Gryffindor table Dawn nudged Ariella and nodded towards Lucas.

"Looks like he's giving that poor boy what for. He was flirting with his sister," Dawn told Ariella.

"Well it's her own fault really. She shouldn't flip her hair over the shoulder and flirt with them."

Dawn laughed softly then carried on eating her lunch. Ariella however abandoned her lunch and watched Lucas talking with the boy. He really was going for it; he looked like he wasn't at all impressed. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, the boy stalked away grumpily and Lucas looked at his sister. She said something to him then walked over to the Slytherin table. Lucas followed her and reclaimed his seat next to Blake. Lucas started to talk to him but he wasn't listening. Instead he was staring at the boy and Lucas' sister. Lucas stopped talking and hit him.

"Dude, what's up with you? Why are you glaring at him and why the hell are you staring at my sister?"

"Um… Well… Because she's your sister and him flirting with her was wrong!"

Lucas nodded slowly but didn't believe a word that he had just said. Khadesia noticed that Ariella was still looking at Lucas so she walked quickly to the table Ariella was sat at. Once she was stood behind Ariella, Khadesia tapped her on the shoulder to get her attention.

"Potter, a word please."

Ariella nodded slowly and followed Khadesia out of the Great Hall. As usual Alyssa was following Khadesia. Once they were outside Khadesia glared at Ariella.

"Why were you staring at him? All he ever does is talk about you in the common room. Of course it's always how much he hates you and what new names he's thought up for you. I think the newest one was the nosy little cow," Khadesia told her softly.

Ariella glared at Khadesia then said, "You telling me this won't hurt me. As I've told you before, I want nothing apart from an O out of this project. Have you finished telling me what he says about me?"

"Yes but I'm warning you to stay away from him. He's mine!"

"Oh don't worry I will. I don't want to be associated with the likes of Malfoy."

Ariella then stalked back into the Great Hall leaving Khadesia looking at Alyssa in the Entrance Hall.

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