I Solemnly Swear

First Day

After yesterday's events I was tired and emotionally afraid.. Why was Draco being so rude? He wasn't like that before! Perhaps he was just putting on a show of good behavior in front of his father.. But even then I bet it's a little far fetched seeing as he's a spitting image of his father. I just don't want any trouble for my first year.. That includes bullies.

My roommate Mildred Peebles was a nice girl but was only in her room at night.. She had lots of friends. My room was already set up the way I had pictured it. It was perfect. I took a long look at myself in the Slytherin colored uniform.. I will admit the green and silver tie matched my green eyes.. But this wasn't right.. I wasn't supposed to be a Slytherin! I was supposed to be a Gryffindor like my father! Slytherins are mostly mean and evil.. I'm not. I just don't fit in.

I looked at my schedule
CORE CLASSES:
Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Charms.
Transfiguration.
Potions.
Herbology.
History of Magic.
Astronomy.
Flying.
Wow.. That's a lot! I hope I have some classes with Hermione, Harry and Ron.

I walked down the halls carrying my books tightly to my chest. I heard some giggles so I turned back to see who it was until BAM! I found myself on the floor "watch it Clumsyline!" That voice! Oh god.. "Sorry, Malfoy" I panicked to collect my books before others trampled them "you better be! Why can't you just watch where you're going?! God" his words began to annoy me but I did run into him.. "I said I'm sorry, what more do you want?" I looked into his icy blue eyes "pfft! Like I'd need anything from you!" I rolled my eyes while his goons Crabbe and Goyle laughed behind him "fine. I'm deeply sorry I bumped into you, your highness. If you don't mind I'll be taking my leave now" I curtsied and tried to squeeze by him when I felt something latch onto my arm "where do you think you're going?" I sighed annoyed "to class" don't be sarcastic with him Melanie, if you don't throw fuel on the flames then it'll die out. "Which class?" I looked to my schedule "defense against the dark arts" he smirked "me too.. I know! You can carry my books to class for me! Since you know, you kinda owe me..." Ugh! Suck it up Mel "alright then, hand me your books" his eyes widened a bit "you're a submissive little thing are ya?" I rolled my eyes once more holding my hands out for his books which he laughed and handed them to me "alright go on!" I sighed and walked to class with Malfoy laughing to his goons the whole way..

As we got in the room I sat his books down "there, I carried your books like you asked" I turned to look for a seat "wait a minute Clumsyline!" My shoulders tensed "it's Crystaline.. What is it Malfoy?" He leaned back in his chair "why don't you sit next to me?" WHAT?! And let the torture continue? No way! I snickered "I don't think so Malfoy.. Anyways I see Hermione, I'll just sit by her" with that I turned away and took the seat next to Hermione "hey!" I smiled back and said Hi "why were you carrying Malfoy's books?" Harry asked from the table behind "I bumped into him in the hall.. That was my punishment" they had the look of disgust on their faces "what a disgusting slimeball" I nodded in agreement until professor Snape came in to start class.

When it came time for Potions class I immediately sat next to Hermione. Professor Snape walked in "today you'll be creating a love potion" What?! On our first day? "I'll place you into your partners now" I was hoping to stay with Hermione or at least get placed with Harry or Ron, "Crystaline? Ahh.. Of course, you're a splitting image of your father, Except for your hair of course.." He knew my father "do you know him sir?" He sighed in frustration "I attended school with him. He was a spirited young man, actually he was best friends with Potters father" WHAT? I was never told this! I turned to Harry who was wide eyed "wow.." Was all I could say "well anyways that's in the past, your partner will be Malfoy" please tell me I didn't just hear Malfoy's name.. Crap!

I took my books and sat beside Malfoy who was just smirking not looking at me "alright class! Begin!" I turned to the instructions and began placing the ingredients needed in order "you can help you know?" I said irritated by just being in his presence "why should I? You'll do it on your own, you don't want a bad mark do you?" His sarcastic smile brought out many emotions, one behind extreme anger "fine!" I correctly put in all the ingredients without the help of my supposed to be partner Malfoy "there. It's done" I said triumphantly "did you do it right?" I sighed "I believe so, yes" he hummed and professor Snape came over "you're finished already?" I nodded "let's see then.." He looked at the potion and took a sniff "yes, you did it correctly" I beamed in happiness, just knowing I did it all by myself too. " give it a smell and write down what you smell" I nodded as he walked away then turned to Malfoy "would you like to go first?" I asked being polite "go ahead" I nodded and took a deep breathe in. I began scribbling my findings onto the parchment
*Lavender
*Vanilla
*Cherry Blossoms
*Marshmallows
*Musky cologne
The last smell of musky cologne bothered me a bit.. I had smelled that smell before but.. Where? Malfoy began smelling the potion and I happened to notice a confused look come across his face, he looked in my direction for a brief second before turning away and shuttering.. Well then. "Alright class! Give your list to your partners and compare them!" There was whines of embarrassment from the girls. I slid my list to him as he did the same. Not going to lie I was looking forward to what attracted Malfoy.
*Money (figures)
*Hair gel (ugh!)
*Laundry Detergent (hmm.. Fair enough)
*Lavender Perfume (no way! I wear honey scented perfume! It's a mixture of honey, vanilla and lavender! He couldn't possibly smell that could he?)
I shook my head and traded lists back and put a lid on the potion, I could still smell the cologne smell though..oh god! That cologne was Malfoy's! I'm not in love with him! I despised him didn't I? Well.. No, my hatred isn't that deep.. It's not really even hatred it's more like annoyance. What does this mean?!

After class was up I hurriedly gathered my books and half ran out of the classroom leaving a confused Malfoy and Golden trio behind.