A/N: Hello everybody! It has been so long since I've posted anything on fanfiction! But I am back, and hopefully this story will keep going, unlike my previsous postings :(...This is my first Darry...this first chapter doesnt even get into thier pairing, it just lays the frame work for the rest of the story. The rating is T for now just to be safe. That could change if I end up going further :)

I do not own any of the characters and all of that legal jazz I have to put so i do not get my pants sued off.

Here we go...

The harsh winter wind blew across the great hall as Harry sat down for breakfast. Already sitting at the table were Ron and Hermione, and from the looks of it, their conversation was getting very heated.

"Ron! I can't believe this. I practically did your homework for transfiguration, and yet you still managed to fail miserably!"

"Oh, get off it Hermione! I'm just no good at trans," Ron mumbled as he stuffed his mouth full of eggs and toast.

"Honestly Ronald!" Hermione shouted.

Before she could complain any more Harry groggily said, "Morning." This only momentarily distracted Hermione. She spent the rest of breakfast bitching and moaning about marks and how important they were. Harry hardly paid attention; he had his mind on other things.

After breakfast the trio hustled to the dungeons for potions class. Upon entering the dimly lit room, they found, to their surprise, Professor Snape was not sitting behind his desk near the back of the room. In fact Snape was not in the room at all. They quickly sat down in their desks, thinking this was some kind of cruel test; for every Gryffindor standing when he walked in the room, there would be ten house points taken away or something like that.

Twelve minutes after class was scheduled to begin, a short man in pale pink robes with tan skin, bright green eyes, and a gleaming smile crossed the threshold of the classroom door, "Good morning students!" he piped and began walking toward the front of the room. "Unfortunately Professor Snape has been called to the ministry on urgent business. I am going to be taking his place until he returns. Most people call me by my first name, Que. However to all of you I am Professor Pid."

The students murmured amongst themselves. The Gryffindor students were all ecstatic. The thought of being able to let loose a little bit during potions was an almost overwhelming one. The Slytherins on the other hand looked at the replacement Professor as an opportunity to cause a little mischief. Que saw the gleam in their eyes and quickly said, "While I am here, I can either be your friend or your worst nightmare. You can decide." The short man stood at the front of the class, his hands placed on his hips, giving him a very feminine appearance.

Ron leaned over and whispered to Harry, "This is going to be great. No Snape!" as those words left Ron's lips, Professor Pid said "I can see some students in this class are already making their decision." Pid pointed at the Gryffindor with his wand, "Name?"

"R-r-Ronald Weasley, s-Sir," Ron stammered.

"Well, Mr. Weasley you have cost your house 10 points. Anybody else want to talk?" There was a silent agreement from all of the students. Draco sneered a bit as Ron hid his face behind his potions book. Professor Pid was quick to notice Draco's smarmy grin and recognized him, "Mr. Malfoy is it? 10 points from Slytherin for being rude to another class mate."

The Professor scanned the room quickly and then began again, "Now although I am a potions master, I am especially proud of the work I have done in the love potion department. That is part of the reason why I am here. Professor Snape wanted me to get everyone started on the love potions section of your studies." Hermione's hand shot up at hitch in his breath. He looked at her for a second, and then nodded.

"Hermione Granger sir. If I'm not mistaken, all love potions have been banned from Hogwarts," she stated with a sheepish grin.

"Ah how right you are Miss Granger. However, Professor Snape and I have received special permission from the Minister of Magic. Thank you for the concern though," he ended his response in a scowl. He then walked toward a small trunk that had been sitting on top of Professor Snape's Desk. He pointed his wand at it and whispered, "Engorgio." He then turned back to the class, "Now as there was a ban on love potions previous to today your books will not have the proper material for this week's lesson." He pulled out a small brown package, placed it on the desk and enlarged it to fill the rest of the space available. He quickly untied the wrappings to reveal several stacks of sparkling red books.

A few flicks of his wand and the stacks began to distribute themselves amongst the students as he spoke, "These books are to stay in this classroom. I have only enough for one class and the other classes will need to use them as well as yourselves. If by chance you should try to leave with one of these books, it will quickly set itself on fire upon exiting the potions room.

"Although the effects of all love potions are essentially the same, they are all characteristically different. Most of you are familiar with the basic love potion. A quick dash of moon dust added to peppermint, and then mixed with a frozen ashwinder egg. This potion is very limited as its effects last for a short time and the overall power is not very strong. I often refer to this potion as 'School Girl Lust'. One of the more common uses for this potion, among adults, is as a way to spice up the sex life."

Some of the students giggled, others rolled their eyes, the rest were smiling wickedly whilst jotting the potion down on parchment. Professor Pid laughed to himself before continuing his lecture, "During this week you will be making only one potion, as it takes at least three days to brew and mature. If you should happen to screw it up you will still have time to fix the problem. You will not be alone in this journey. Some of you may have noticed that the front of your books have a small heart in the corner. This heart is charmed to match one other book in the class. If you tap the heart and say your name the heart on its twin will show your name and vice versa. It is almost time to go for the day, at this time I would like each of you to find your partners and sit next to them. Once you all have completed this task I will continue with my instructions."

Hermione closed her eyes, taped her wand and whispered her name. Nothing happened right away, but then a few breathless seconds later the name 'Ronald Weasley' appeared. She sighed, "Oh for Merlin's sake, could I have gotten a worse partner," she laughed the last bit off. She looked over at Harry; his face had turned a sick white, and mused "Oh Harry it can't be that bad." She grabbed his book, it read in glittering letters 'Draco Malfoy'.

Harry turned to her, "Right." She patted him on the back as he sulked toward the blonde's table.

Draco sat not even looking the least bit shocked about anything; he didn't even bother reading the name on his book. Harry stared at the Slytherin king.

"What do you want Potter?" Draco spat.

"I'm your partner you git, now move over so we can get this over with."

Draco's jaw dropped as the brunet sat down next to him. He closed his mouth to regain composure and then opened it again to speak, but before he could the Professor began to speak again, "Good, it looks like everyone is settled in and ready. If my clock is right I have just enough time to tell you one more thing. Your objective is to brew a suitable love potion to cause attraction between you and your partner. The potion: Amortentia."

A/N: Cliché, I know, but I'm a little rusty. If you have any ideas for the plot, or would like something put into the story; leave it in the reviews:) The next chapter should be up within the week.

Happy reading ^.^

~SweetBoi