I just realized that I haven't written a disclaimer yet so here it is…
I, MidnightDragoness, owner of A Wizard and A Pagan, hereby swear that I own nothing to do with Harry Potter and that I am merely borrowing the characters and settings and the idea to shape my own fantasies. I do not believe I am as amazing as J.K Rowling nor am I as rich and powerful as she is.

There you go. Enjoy chapter 4 it isn't betaed so I apoligise for any mistakes or non flowingness.

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Midnight

Harry's POV

Finally that torture was over. I don't think I have ever been so bored in my life. It was crazy how much crap one man could talk. And all about himself, the famous people he knew and 'was friends with' and how his special "Slug Club" helped them in their careers. Idiot. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Malfoy making his way down the hall. I hesitated for a second before taking out my cloak.

"I'll meet you guys back at the compartment." Without a second look back I donned the cloak and started to follow him. It was harder than I thought, trying to dodge people and not bam into things. I managed to slip in the compartment behind Malfoy before he shut the door. I jumped up where the trunks were kept, just to save myself from possibly touching them. Bullocks! I quickly hide my sneaker under the cloak again. Hopefully not one saw that …please don't let anyone have seen it.

"What took you so long Dracy?" then only girl in the compartment asked. I think her name was Pansy. Malfoy ignored her and sat down, still staring blankly at where my foot was. I had a sinking feeling in my stomach. I really hope he just thinks it was the trick of the light or something.
"We were just talking about how this year was going to be tougher since we have N.E.W.T's next year." Pansy continued as if Malfoy ignoring her didn't bother her. "Not that that would be an issue for you since you're so smart." Oh please.

"I don't know if I will be back next years." Malfoy said quietly.

"What? Why not?"

"well it seems that I might have a job." Now Malfoy looked smug. This was it. This was what all that sneaking around and gut feelings was for.

"Malfoy's don't have jobs." The compartment door opened again revealing Zambini.

"Not normal jobs no. but this one is special."
"Oh? Have you finally decided to take the job at PlayWizards then?" Zambini smirked sitting down right under me. The two gorillas known as Crabbe and Goyle chuffed. I shudder at the thought.

"Oh shut it! If you're going to be like that maybe I just won't tell you." He crossed his arms and smirked. Zambini rolled his eyes.

"Out with it Malfoy. I can't stand you being this smug." He sighed. Malfoy looked out the window.

"I've been asked to do a job…for him." He muttered a few minutes later.
"Him?" Pansy asked looking awed. Malfoy nodded. I knew it! I knew he was a death eater! Oh Ron and Hermione were going to eat their words!

"The Dark Lord wants you to do a job?" Zambini wasn't as quick to believe.
"I just said that."
"He wants you…a sixteen year old students…to do a job for him?" Zambini asked again. Malfoy sighed.

"Yes. Try to keep up." He looked out the window again. I frowned and noticed for the first time that Malfoy was pale…well more pale than usual.

"What kind of job?" Pansy asked looking at Malfoy like he was God.
"An important one." He replied. I sighed in frustration. Were all Slytherin this slimy and evasive or was it just Malfoy? Hurry up and tell so I can get out of here before I get caught. I thought as the train started to slow.

"You cannot tell us what it is that He wants you to do." Zambini stated. For once I agreed. The train pulled to a stop.
"I can and I will." He said standing. I yelped as Goyle pulled down his trunk and hit me in the back of the head. My eyes watered from the pain. I could have sworn Malfoy was staring at me.

"You go ahead. I'll meet you in the carriages." He said shutting the door and lowering the curtain before whipping out his wand and stunning me.
"Thought you were so clever hey Potter? Thought you could sneak up on me?" he pulled me down from the luggage racks. I landed with a heavy thump. Damn foot why did it have to slip out of the cloak?!
"It doesn't matter what you heard. No one will believe you. Everyone thinks you are mental anyway along with that crack job Headmaster. And by the time anyone realizes you are missing you'll be long gone." He raised his foot and stomped on my face. I felt my nose break and blood dribble out. The pain was intense and I couldn't move a muscle to do anything.

"That's for my father." He spat before throwing the cloak back over me and leaving me.

Great. I'm stuck and no one knows where I am or even if they find me, they won't be able to see me! Bloody Malfoy, the stupid slimy snake. I could hear the doorf open and soft footsteps coming towards me. Don't stand on me don't stand on me don't stand on me! I chanted in my head. I felt a gust of wind and suddenly i felt the cloak lift off me.

"Are you alright?" a flash of red light filled the compartment and I suddenly found I could move. I sat up and rubbed my head.

"I'm fine, thank you…" I turned and saw it was Ari. She smiled. I inwardly groaned. As much as I appreciated her saving me, why did she have to find me like this? Why did I always look like an idiot whenever beautiful girls were around? I thought not quite forgetting 5th year with Neville and his plant.

"'Ello stranger." She said. I smiled.

"Hey."

"Would you like me to fix your nose?"

"Ummm, sure." She pulled out a long black wand and waved it.

"Emiskey" she said. I gasped as my nose went from hot to cold and then back to normal. I reached up and felt it. It felt perfectly normal.

"How do I look?" I asked. She giggled.

"Perfectly 'andsome. Now, come on before zee train leaves with us." She grabbed my hand and dragged me to the door just as the train was starting to move. She turned to me and grinned, her hair whipping around her face. I have to admit. I was stunned. She was gorgeous…despite the michievious glimmer in her eye.

"Ready to jump?" she asked. I opened my mouth to say no but it was too late. She jumped and took me with her. She landed gracefully while I fell to the ground. I felt warm hands grab my arm and help me up. I turned around and found I was quite close to Arielli. She blushed and bit her lip. I gulped and moved away quickly. That was the third time today we had been that close!

"You lead zee way. I 'ave no idea where to go." She said. I smiled and nodded.

"So Arielli…" I said breaking the silence.
"Ari." She interrupted. I coughed and continued.

"So Ari." She giggled and I smiled. "Why did your parents choose Hogwarts? Wouldn't Beauxbatons been better seeing as you're french?" Ari smiled softly.

"Change of scenery does wonders for the mind and body. Beside I 'ave 'eard zat Hogwarts is zee best." I felt a swell of pride for my school.

"Do you know what house you're in or do you have to get sorted?" she tilted her head at me and raised an eyebrow.

"'ouse?"

"There are four houses where you stay and get points for and stuff…they didn't tell you?" I was shocked as she shook her head.

"Tell me about zem?" She asked tilting her head at me.

"Well there is Hufflepuff who are sorta the reject house, as harsh as that sounds, then there is Ravenclaw who are all smart, Slytherin who are all evil and is possibly the worst house to get it by far and finally Gryffindor who are brave and the best house." She giggled.

"I am guessing zat you are in Gryffindor?" I flushed and nodded.

"Zen I 'ope I am good enough for Gryffindor." I looked at her out of the side of my eye.

"You're more than good enough." I mumbled. I saw her blush and bite her lip.

"You are very sweet 'Arry" she whispered nudging my shoulder with hers. I grinned.

"You're not so bad yourself Ari."

There was something about her, something I couldn't explain. I felt like I had known her forever and get I knew nothing about her. She was stunning. And had the personality to match. I was calm around her, softer. All summer, hell all the last year or so, all I have felt is anger and hatred and sadness but now since Ari's been here, I haven't felt anything as hard as I normally would. I dint understood why she had such an impact on me after such a short time but I was keen to find out.

Sorry.

Midnight