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Anyway here is chapter two!

DISCLAIMER: Harry Potter doesn't belong to me, if it did, Harry and Draco would have ended up together. It all belongs to the stunning Joanne Kathleen Rowling!

WARNING: This is a slash story and does contain adult content.


Chapter 2 – Meeting the Slytherins

Sasha Lillian Portte stood on the platform and took an intake of breath. She could see the Weasley's and she wanted nothing more than to run up and hug them. She saw the family looking slightly down, she felt guilty for not telling them but if they knew... It meant there would be more of a chance that Voldemort would find out. He held in his tears as he saw Hermione run up to Ron, hug him and she began sobbing on his shoulders. Sasha couldn't watch anymore. She had to get on the train. She found an empty compartment, sat down and took a shuddering breath. Suddenly the door opened and Sasha groaned at the intruders. It was Ron and Hermione.

"Oh, hello, can we join you?" Hermione asked politely.

"Yeah sure." Sasha answered trying her best to smile sweetly. They took a seat and all was quiet.

"Soo... I've not seen you around, what year are you in?" Ron asked bluntly, Sasha almost laughed when Hermione discreetly elbowed him in the ribs.

"I'm in seventh year... I'm new here." she replied.

"Oh well this is Ronald Weasley and I'm Hermione..." Sasha cut her off.

"...Granger, yeah I've read about you both. I'm Sasha Lillian Portte. It is a pleasure to meet you both." Ron grinned. "What is it like here?"

"It's absolutely wonderful!" Hermione beamed however it soon faded and she looked out the window, tears brimming in her eyes.

"Are you ok?" Harry asked. She let out a sob.

"This is silly!" she cried. "I'm sorry, you just remind me of him."

"Oh. Harry Potter? You were close friends... I'm sorry about that." Sasha said nervously.

"Me too." she said wiping her eyes. Ron was holding her by the waist.

"Hey... I'll leave you two alone for a bit..."

"No, no stay! I'm just been silly!"

"Naah, I might as well get changed into my robes." she answered.

"Oh ok see you later?" she asked.

"Yeah bye." Sasha stepped outside and took in another deep breath. This was going to be hard. How could she preten not to Harry Potter. 'I'm so sorry' she thought sadly. She walked down the train and stopped when she bumped into someone and landed flat on her bum.

"Oh sorry!" she squeaked in her high female voice.

"No sorry that was my fault. Here?" The boy offered her a hand and Sasha took it, getting back to his feet. When she did, she was shocked. The boy who had been so polite was a Slytherin. One Sasha had seen around but hadn't had much contact with. He was a dark boy with hazel eyes.

"Thank you." she smiled.

"That's alright. I'm Blaise Zabini, you must be the new girl?" he smiled.

"Yeah... How did you know?"

"Everyone who's seen you knows there's a new girl! Things travel fast around Hogwarts. There are no such things as secrets!" he winked. Sasha swallowed thickly and paled, suddenly Blaise burst into laughter. "I'm just kidding you know... There are lots of people you can trust here. Like me for example." Sasha mock punched him. "Ow!" he pouted. "Come on let's find a compartment." they walked into the closest empty one and sat down. "Tell me about yourself." for some reason Sasha couldn't help the genuine grin that grew on her face.

"Err well my name is Sasha... I've moved from Durmstrang... I love chocolates and treacle tarts and I hate Voldemort. That's pretty much it." Sasha let out a girly giggle that she didn't know she was capable of.

"That will do for now... May I point out, you are extremely beautiful." Sasha smiled. 'Why was she smiling?'

"Why thank you Blaise... Now, I told you a bit about myself, you tell me things about you!"

"If you insist... My name is Blaise Zabini, I am pure blood. I'm in Slytherin house, I assume you have heard of the four houses?" when Sasha nodded he continued. "I am best friends with Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson. I love chocolate too and everything to do with chocolate. I hate racist people and I am ashamed to say there are quite a few racist individuals in Hogwarts but I also hate Voldemort." he finished, Sasha smiled brightly.

"What do you think is going to happen?" she sighed after a while.

"Well I now believe he is going to win, I really don't know... Potter was our only hope."

"Were you friends?"

"Naaah... We never knew each other but Draco and him loathed each other. Draco has been pretty down recently... I think the dark lord wants to mark him." Blaise said then realized he had said a little too much. "Can you not mention that to anyone else please?" he asked worriedly. She nodded. They sat there in silence until Blaise stood.

"I must be off to find my Slytherin crew... I only left to do a piss. Now they'll probably think I had spicy food last night, me and spices don't go well." Sasha chuckled.

"Ok see you... It was really cool meeting you."

"Good luck on getting into Slytherin." he smirked.

"I do have many Slytherin qualities but I also am a Gryffindor at heart!" she giggled.

"Well either way, I definitely will be speaking to you again love." he smiled and pecked her on the cheek then leaving the compartment. Sasha groaned. Harry Potter was gay and liked boys but no one else knew that... And if anyone found out... They'd be disgusted. She'd have to avoid getting involved with people. Sasha decided that she should catch up on her sleep for the ride.

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When they reached Hogwarts, Sasha wandered off with Hermione and Ron. When she saw Blaise he waved then rolled his eyes at her company. "Interacting with a Slytherin eh?" asked Hermione.

"I met him on the train. He's really nice."

"You need to watch out for Slytherins," said Ron.

"Will you guys stop talking to me if I'm put in that house?" she frowned. Hermione sighed then smiled.

"Of course not... It will be a little strange but I really like you."

"I like you too!" grinned Sasha.

"Well come on then... Do you know where you have to go?" Ron asked.

"Yeah, I have to stand with the first years." She grimaced. She walked over to the first years when they arrived outside the great hall. They slowly went in and the sorting ceremony began. Sasha stayed towards the back and when she was the only one left Dumbledore stood. 'Oh no. He's gonna make a speech.'

"Welcome everybody. As you can see we have an older new face here. Her name is Sasha Lillian Portte and she will be in seventh year. I expect a lot from the seventh years and you should make her feel welcome. Ok come on up Miss Portte." Sasha nervously walked to the stool and put the hat on her head.

"Ahhh you've done this before... Mr Potter." Sasha gasped. "Yes well where shall I put you this time? I still see that bravery... A huge amount of bravery, but I also see a cunning mind. You've already been in Gryffindor, so let's see how you like it in SLYTHERIN!" the hat yelled out. There was a loud applaud from the Slytherin table especially Blaise and the other tables just clapped apart from Hermione and Ron who were cheering. Sasha beamed at them and took a seat next to Blaise who pecked the girl beside her on the cheek.

"Well done." he whispered and Sasha grinned. Dumbledore cleared his throat. "Enjoy." he said snapping his fingers and food appeared.

"Wow!" she gasped playing her part.

"I know," said Blaise. "Let me introduce you to a few Slytherins." he finished looking at his confused friends.

"This here is Pansy Parkinson," he said pointing at a pretty smiling girl. "This is Theodore Nott..." he said at a tall skinny guy who had short brown hair."And this is Draco Malfoy." he said pointing at Malfoy who continued to look down at his plate messing with his food by pushing it around the plate rather than eating it. He looked somber, upset like he'd just come out of Azkaban... As if all the happiness had drained out of him. Before Sasha could ask what was up... Dumbledore stood and the food vanished.

"Welcome to another great year at this school. As you know... We lost someone very important last term. His name was Harry Potter. He was a great, loved and talented young man and this shouldn't have happened. Many of you think that we have lost now that we lost him. But you're wrong... We all need to unite to fight against the evil. If we thought Harry Potter could do it on his own. Why don't we follow in his footsteps? We can do it all together. Now on lighter note... The head boy and the head girl. I have appointed Hermione Granger," the Gryffindor table burst into applause. As the head girl and our new head boy is Draco Malfoy!" the Slytherins cheered but Malfoy just nodded, not even smiling or anything. "You may now leave if you want. And could the head boy, head girl and Miss Portte meet me in my offices at 7:30pm."

Some people began to leave but most Seventh years stayed to catch up with their friends. Draco was frowning at the wall.

"What's wrong with him?" Sasha asked Blaise quietly.

"I really don't know. He has been like this all summer... Hardly speaking or anything. There are times when I think he's going to break down crying... It sad I miss the old him."

"If you two think I don't know you're talking about me then you're wrong! What is your problem! Stop pestering me and leave me alone. Just fuck off! All of you! You have no idea how it feels!" Malfoy screamed.

"Try us. We are all trying to understand how it feels, so we can help you." Sasha said trying to calm the blond down.

"I DON'T NEED ANYONE'S HELP!" he turned to Sasha pointed a finger at her. "YOU! you need to..." he froze. He was looking at her in her eyes. Sasha was terrified; her eyes were wide with anger and fear. Draco's face paled, he grabbed his stuff and ran out.

"Wow." said Sasha.

"Oh my god! Sasha! I'm so sorry about that!" said Blaise.

"No, it's fine... I'm tired... I think I want to sleep."

"What about Dumbledore's meeting?" Sasha ignored Blaise and left the hall. She felt awful. What had happened to Malfoy? It was so strange. She sighed and walked to Dumbledore's office. When she got there Draco was already in there.

"Hey." she said and he nodded. Why did it hurt when Malfoy wasn't talking to her? She felt her eyes well up and cursed her female hormones.

"Look I'm sorry about earlier." Malfoy spoke. "I just... You reminded me of someone." why would Malfoy storm of if he saw Harry Potter in me?

"It's ok... I guess, anyway we haven't actually been formally introduced, I am Sasha Lillian Portte. It's a pleasure to meet you Draco Malfoy." she smiled with a hand out. Draco muttered something like 'the irony' which confused Sasha. He then took it.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too!" he said putting on a fake smile and pretending the enthusiasm, Sasha rolled he eyes at him.

"Anyway what's wrong with you?" she asked.

"Look, you're new here. We've only just met, I don't mean to be rude but I am not about to pour out my heart to you. Sorry but it just isn't how it works!" he snapped coldly.

"Ok well I don't have much to say to you apart from, you ain't getting nowhere in life with an attitude like that! Stop being so bloody RUDE!" she yelled. There was a hiccup behind them. They both turned to see Hermione smirking behind her hand.

"What are you smirking at Granger!?" Malfoy spat coldly.

"Nothing." she said clearing her throat. "Hi Sasha!"

"Hey Hermione! Congrats on becoming Head girl!" she smiled hugging the other girl.

"Associating with Gryffindors, tut tut, the Slytherins will definitely not be pleased." Malfoy said shaking his head. Sasha glared at him.

"Well Blaise actually doesn't mind me being friends with Hermione and Ron!" she scoffed.

"Weasel as well! It seems to me as if you trying to take Potter's place..."

"WHY YOU LITTLE..." Hermione began stepping towards Malfoy.

"Good evening..." they turned to see the headmaster stood there. He looked at the scene curiously. "Come in." he spoke and they complied. "Take a seat..." he said pointing to the three chairs in front of his desk. "As you two know there are a set of head boy and girl rooms in each house. You Miss. Granger and Mr. Malfoy will be in your obvious house rooms but you Miss. Portte will occupy the Slytherin head girl rooms." Sasha inwardly groaned glaring at the Slytherin boy next to her. "Anyway, Mr. Malfoy seen as your head boy, I suggest you show Miss. Portte around and make her feel at home." both of the Slytherins groaned.

"Headmaster? Can't Blaise Zabini show me around?"

"Yeah, can't her boyfriend show her around? I've got other stuff to do."

"Mr. Malfoy, don't make me regret making you head boy. And no Miss. Portte."

"The next thing is that... I need you to watch out for possible students who may be death eaters... You too Miss. Granger."

"But sir, how can I keep an eye out for Slytherins?" Hermione asked seriously.

"Miss. Granger, when I said watch out for students, I meant Slytherins, Gryffindors, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs."

"But surely there can't be death eaters in any of the other houses! Especially Gryffindor!" she exclaimed looking half insulted.

"Peter Pettigrew?" said Sasha. Dumbledore smiled sadly.

"You can never be sure where the evil lies." said Dumbledore. Hermione nodded albeit worriedly. "Ok that is all for now so off you go!" he smiled. The three left his office and Hermione turned to Malfoy.

"You say a word about Harry this year, you'll regret it. You'll regret it so much, you'll wish you were DEAD!" she spat. She didn't notice the flicker of shock that went through Malfoy's eyes. She then stormed off.

"Wow." Sasha smiled, she turned to Malfoy but he had disappeared. 'So much for showing me around. I know where the dungeons are so I'll have to pretend to get lost. She sighed as she began to wonder around school.

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Ten minutes later, Sasha saw a Slytherin; she assumed the girl was a fourth or a fifth year. She walked over to the girl noticing the girl tense.

"Hello, I'm Sasha... Can you err lead me to the Head girl rooms please? You see my original escort, being a dick he is, left me." Sasha smiled. The girl looked at her strangely and nodded.


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