Not What I Expected - Draco Malfoy

Chapter One- Beginnings

Aleia spent weeks dreaming about her first year at Hogwarts. Ever since she got her letter, all she could think about was what house she's going to end up in, the spells she's going to learn, finally being allowed to ride a broomstick. Her parents never allowed her to fly more than 5 feet off of the ground because it was "too dangerous." She always found a way around that though.

They took her to Diagon Alley a few days ago to get all of her school supplies. She even met a few first years while picking up her books. They seemed nice, but her parents pulled her away before she could get their names. Always so overprotective.

After they picked up her books, potion supplies and new quills, they took Aleia to Olivander's to get her wand. It was an... interesting experience, to say the least. When they walked in, he was helping another first year pick out his wand. The boy was accompanied by a giant man, whom her parents greeted warmly.

"Hagrid! It's so good to see you!" her mother exclaimed, smiling at the bearded man. He had to be at least seven feet tall, maybe even taller than that.

"Good to see ya' too Elizabeth. You too John." The man, Hagrid, greeted her mom and dad. "And you must be Aleia."

"Nice to meet you sir." She gave a little wave at him, then turned to look at the boy he was with.

Her parents started talking to Hagrid on the side, while Aleia watched the boy test out different wands. He made a little swish with the wand he was holding, and suddenly all of the boxes on the shelf next to him went flying. The boy looked down sheepishly, while Olivander made a little "humph" and went to find another wand.

Aleia went to sit down on a seat near the door, and the boy came to sit by her while he waited for Olivander. He looked nervous, but excited nonetheless. She turned to look at him, and stuck out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Aleia Storm."

He smiled, shook her hand and said, "Nice to meet you. I'm Harry. Harry Potter."

She dropped his hand, her jaw dropping.

"Harry Potter? The Harry Potter?" She made a little zig zag motion across her forehead. He went red again.

"Yeah... how does everyone know about that?" He raised a hand to rub at his scar, moving his hair to the side so that Aleia could have a better look.

"Everyone in the wizarding world knows about that! That's wicked cool." She turned her eyes away from the scar, beaming at him. "Are you going to Hogwarts as well? It's my first year." He nodded at her.

"It's my first year too." He turned back to the shelves, looking for Olivander. "That was the third wand he had me try. I'm feeling a bit hopeless here. He said something about – " he put up two fingers, quoting himself " – the wand chooses the wizard. Or something like that."

She raised her eyebrow, just as confused as he was. Her parents walked over, said hi to Hagrid, and motioned for her to go.

"But..." she stared at them. "I haven't got my wand yet!"

"We can come back, let's go get your robes first." Her dad told her, grabbing her hand and waving at Hagrid.

"It was nice seeing you again!" He told Hagrid as they walked out of the shop.

She stopped, turning back at the boy. "I'll see you on the train Harry!"

And she turned to follow her parents back out into the street.

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At last, the day came for her departure to Hogwarts. Her mom fussed over her all morning, making sure she had packed everything. She had the house elf Charlotte fix up her favorite breakfast while her father took her trunks out to the sitting room. Munching on her French toast, Aleia could barely contain her excitement. She was going. Really going. She'll be able to walk around on her own for the first time without having someone shadow her, watching her every move. Freedom at last.