Hope to Sin, Draco Malfoy

Chapter One: If Looks Could Kill

A groan escapes my lips as I slap my palm against the annoying sound of my alarm clock. I roll over on to my back as I huff. The door opens from the bathroom that I share with my step-brother Sebastian. His shaggy, yet tamed dirty blonde locks drip with water on to the floor. He's holding a toothbrush in his hands.

He gives me his infamous blatant stare as he says, "Better get up Scarlett or we'll be late."

I glare up at him from bed as I comment, "I'm not taking my shower until you're out of the bathroom."

"Oh come on, lemme just have one glance," he replies.

A snort of disgust comes from my throat, "You wish."

"That I do," he laughs just slightly.

With a roll of my eyes I get up from my comfy bed and begin to make my way to the bathroom. I turn on the shower, lock the door, and get into the scalding shower. The droplets pound against my skin like fire, but I barely even realize. When I finished, I dry off and put on black skinny jeans, my ivory shirt that has peacock feathers all over it, and my chocolate brown moto boots. I towel dry my hair and my beach waves cascade down my back. All I do is swipe mascara on my eyelashes and peach tinted lip balm. My hazel with green eyes look tired and I sigh as I make my way down the dark mahogany spiraling staircase. Sebastian is already seated and pouring himself some orange juice.

My dad booms, "Good morning sweetheart."

With a lazy voice I reply, "Morning dad."

Mrs. Crawford, my step-mother and Sebastian's mother coos with her high pitched voice, "Are you not going to wear something more feminine for the train Scarlett?"

I roll my eyes at her as I matter-of-factly state, "No I am not."

She tsks me, "How will boys take notice then?"

I am about to argue with her until dad intervenes, "Daniela honey, she doesn't have to if she wants."

Her mouth tightens as she adds, "Crosby we are one of the wealthiest families now, especially with our fortunes combined and we have a reputation to uphold."

Dad eyes me with an apology, "Scarlett go inside your school trunk and put on something nicer."

"Fine," I grit through clenched teeth.

With all the noise I could muster I stomp my way back up to my room. With a devilish grin I unpack a sexy form fitting red dress and cream colored pumps.

Once I re-enter the dining room I ask, "Is this better?"

Sebastian begins clapping in obnoxious manner, "I think so," and I can practically taste the sexual innuendo.

Daniela states, "That may be a little too sexy."

"Well it is too late to change," Sebastian reminds all of us.

Dad and evil step-mother make their way out the door to step into a brand new Rolls Royce.

My step brother congratulates me, "Well done on your little performance sis. Maybe you do have what it takes to be a Slytherin."

I grind my teeth, "Always have."

Before I know we arrive at King's Cross Station with muggles bustling about in a hurry. We let the driver unpack our trunks, but I take delicate care of my Siamese cat Zephyr. He purrs as I pet him with my index finger through the carrier. On the way to platform nine and three quarters I run into Kasen Locke, my gay best friend. He is decked out in an electric blue tuxedo jacket with black piping, black skinny jeans, and shiny jet black oxfords. His mouth drops to a huge "O" when his sees me.

Daniela straightens her grey pencil skirt as she put on her biggest smile, "Kasen it is such a pleasure to see you again."

Kasen gives me a look, but then turns to Daniela Daniels and kisses each cheek as he says back, "No the pleasure is all mine."

She pouts out her lips as she lightly places her hand on my shoulder, "Only if Scarlett dressed more properly like you do."

"Oh Mrs. Daniels I can assure you that no matter what Miss Daniels is wearing she is one of the most respected and wealthy girls in the school."

This makes Daniela perk up as I try to muster the best smile I can at this moment. She tries to hug and kiss Sebastian goodbye, but he shrugs her off as he disappears into the stone column.

I wrap my arms around my father, "Bye papa, I will miss you dearly."

He embraces me back as he repeats, "I'll miss you too. Don't worry about Daniela she just tries hard to make sure we fit in. Especially with the Malfoy's, Zabini's, Pucey's, Harrington's, and the others. She means well, just try to understand. These are hard times with you-know-who supposedly coming back, but who can really believe that rubbish."

"Yeah," I squeak out.

Dad checks his Rolex, "Better get going sweetheart. I love you."

"Love you too," and I kiss his cheek and go through the stone column.

The whistle begins blowing and steam is everywhere. My hair whips around my face as I collide into something hard and tall.

At the same time we annoyingly yell, "Watch where you're going!"

Then I see is cold piercing blue eyes stare down at me as a smirk begins to etch on his pale face.

"Draco," I roughly declare as he says, "Daniels."

We both just glower at each other until we hear the train whistle its five minute warning.

I push him, "Get out of my way."

Draco catches my wrists and squeezes, "Watch who you're talking to Daniels."

With a yank I get my wrist back as I board the train. The train is warm and bright. Oh how I have missed Hogwarts. I open the door to go to the next buggy and when I do Adrian Pucey is standing in front of me. His eyes scan my body and suddenly my cheeks warm up.

"You look beautiful," Adrian compliments, "I see puberty hit you well this summer."

My lips pooch out as I slap him playfully on the shoulders. I do understand where he is coming from because before the summer I had been this scrawny girl with no boobs that still had baby fat. Then at the end of July I was no longer an ugly duckling. My chest fill out to 32C, my boy hips pushed out just a tad bit, my butt was firm and round, my baby fat melted away, my hair grew out, the acne cleared up, and then I grew a few inches.

One of my eyebrows arch as I tease, "Only if looks could kill."