"How nice of you to join us," McGonagall said sternly. Well, aren't we just great prefects so far?

 "Sorry professor, we were catching up. There were certain events over the summer..." Granger said, trailing off nervously.

 "Dumbledore had informed me... how are you, Miss Riddle?" she asked, softening her tone a bit.

 "I'm fine," I nodded, and McGonagall looked at me for a moment before turning to Draco. Seems like even the professors noticed the change in my appearance. I'm not that different, am I?    

 "Mr. Malfoy, you were with her all summer, were you not? You should not have been late," she scolded and Draco sighed.

 "Actually, professor, Leah was grounded only a day after I got to finally be with her. I haven't seen her for two months," he said and McGonagall's eyebrows shot up into her hairline.

 "Hm, well, no matter, you were still in this same house," she said stiffly.

 "Well, I was confined to my room for those two months. I couldn't get any mail in or out and I couldn't leave for anything at all. The only person I saw, if you could call it that, was my house elf who brought me food," I explained.

 "How'd you go to the bathroom?" snickered Weasley, and I glared at him.

 "I have a bathroom connected to my room, you idiot," I rolled my eyes and he just shook his head and got his laughter under control.

 "Oh, really Ronald," Granger said exasperatedly.

I looked around the compartment to see the other prefects. For Ravenclaw they were Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil. Hufflepuff's prefects were Ernie Macmillan and Hannah Abbott; they were talking quietly and glancing at me occasionally.

 "Now, as you all know it is now your duty to act as role models for the younger students. I do not wish to single out any of you, but Miss Riddle, please don't cause as much trouble," McGonagall said pleadingly.

 "I feel like every Slytherin should be like me," I shrugged and she sighed.

 "Professor, why was she picked as a prefect?" asked Hannah Abbott distastefully.

 "I could say the same about a girl who has absolutely no purpose in this life," I said coolly and she shrunk in her seat.

 "Oh, touched a nerve," I smirked and she dropped her gaze to the floor without a word.

 "Behave yourselves at once. Now, Miss Riddle was chosen because as it is, the students already do look up to her, and respect her. She will be able to control them without a problem," she said and I smirked.

 "Precisely," I smiled and McGonagall then frowned at me.

 "Where is your badge?" she asked and I sighed.

 "I wasn't allowed any mail, no one gave it to me," I said.

 "Be sure to have them send it to you," she said firmly and I nodded.

 "I will, professor," I said.

 "Very well, now I wish for you to all take shifts patrolling the corridors until we reach Hogwarts, and then once school begins you are to patrol the halls until midnight every night. Slytherin's patrol the dungeons and first floor, Hufflepuff's the second and third, Ravenclaw's the fourth and fifth, and Gryffindor's the sixth and Seventh. Anyone can check the Astronomy tower at any time," she explained and I sat down next to Draco, Granger and Weasley doing the same.

 "There is, however, a bit of fun for you in store. We are holding a Halloween party for all the students, and I want you all to plan it. You may choose one person from each year to assist you; the Head Girl and Head boy will help you as well. It must be appropriate, you may choose whether it is mandatory costume, and the decorations are up to you. Make it scary or friendly, it does not matter, but there will be no alcohol what so ever, do you understand?" she asked and I perked up at that. I love parties, number one, and number two Halloween is my thing. I smiled at Draco excitedly and he smiled back, knowing I was already thinking of ideas.

 "I will allow you all to skip class a few times to plan, and you may stay up past curfew, but only to plan," she said.

 "This is going to be the best party ever!" I said, and everyone smiled at me. I'm notorious for parties what can I say?

 "I say Leah should be in charge of it all," Ernie said and Hannah actually agreed.

 "Well I can plan parties as well," Padma said in protest.

 "Leah's much better," Draco said and Granger spoke up.

 "I've heard Leah can really plan a party," she admitted.

 "Oh, fine," Padma gave in. I smiled and leaned forward.

 "We need to start as soon as possible. We're going to need some money, so if you can afford to contribute, please do! I say we get together tonight and talk about who we want to help from each year," I said and Hannah smiled.

 "Good idea," she said meekly and I nodded.

 "I'll write everything down, and we'll start planning this weekend," I decided.

 "Okay, well I'll see you lot tonight," Ernie said and Hannah stood up.

 "As will I; Leah and Draco, would you mind taking first patrol?" she asked and when I looked at her she dropped her gaze uncertainly.

 "Sure, that's not a problem," Draco said before I started a problem. I finally smiled and nodded.

 "Yeah, no problem," I nodded and we all left the compartment. Granger and Weasley went back to their compartment, and the others did the same. We started at the front of the train and that's where I saw a lot of the scared little first years. A little girl with blonde hair and brown eyes walked up to me, and she reminded me so much a Claire. My breath caught in my throat and I quickly covered it up with a cough.

 "Yes?" I asked her and she bit her lip.

 "Someone stole my wand," she said and I looked around.

 "Which compartment are you in?" I asked and she led me to it where I saw four other first years, laughing. Two were girls and the other two were boys. The one boy had legitimate red hair as if he'd dyed it and blue eyes; the other boy had dark skin and auburn hair with dark eyes. The girls looked slightly similar, blonde hair, though one was blonde with brown highlights, and blue eyes.

 "Well hello," I smiled overly cheerily and they stopped laughing.

 "What?" snapped the red haired boy and I raised my eyebrows.

 "What are your names?" I asked, looking around.

 "Leon Yaxley," said the red head proudly.

 "Yaxley had a child?" I asked and he smirked.

 "Yes, you didn't know? Pity, you must not be in the inner circle," he chuckled darkly and I tried extremely hard to keep my cool.

 "Oh, must not be," I shrugged, and Draco looked at me in surprise.

 "I'm Euan Abercrombie," said the dark skinned boy, politely. I nodded and looked at the blonde haired girl.

 "Rose Zeller," she said shyly and I nodded slowly.

 "Sarah Bones," said her friend with brown highlights and I looked at her for a second.

 "Are you Susan Bones' sister?" I asked.

 "Yes, but I know we don't look much alike," she said, blushing slightly.

  "Alright babe, these introductions are nice and all, so who are you?" Leon asked, eyeing me with interest.

 "Well, babe, I'm Leah Riddle."

 Leon looked at me in astonishment for a moment and Sarah gasped. Leon gained back his cool and snorted.

 "Yeah right...who's this bloke, Severus Snape the second?" he asked, but when he looked at Euan for a laugh, he didn't oblige.

 "I'm Draco Malfoy," Draco said coolly and they all fell silent.

 "I'm sorry for Leon's behavior," Euan said, giving him a look of annoyance.

 "Well I'll just take it up with his father. I'm sure my father will have no problem summoning him," I shrugged.

 "Please don't hurt us," Rose blurted and I raised my eyebrows.

 "That was not my intention," I said in confusion and Draco laughed quietly.

 "Who has her wand?" I asked finally, gesturing to the little blonde girl.

 "Who's wand...Amortentia's?"  Leon asked.

 "Yes...you were named after the love potion?" I asked and she nodded with a small smile.

 "My name's Amortentia Black," she said and I was slightly surprised.

 "That's a pretty name," I muttered, not wanting to ask which Black she was descended from.

 "Anyway, who has Amortentia's wand?" I asked, glaring at all of them.

 "You want it, you've got to work for it," Leon smirked and I crossed my arms.

 "Excuse me?" I asked slowly.

 "If you want her wand, you've got to kiss me. Just on the cheek babe," Leon said smugly and I felt Draco's anger. I laughed coldly, and Euan cringed.

 "No, you don't have to do that," Euan said but I ignored him. I walked into the compartment and up to Leon who turned his head expectantly. He tapped his cheek and I bent down but stayed eye level.

 "Do you want to continue living life?" I asked lowly. He shivered and a smile spread across his face.

 "Are you going to punish me? I would like to spend a detention with you," he winked and I stood up, grabbing the front of his shirt and slamming him against the wall.

 "Say that again and I will curse you."

 Rose gasped and Draco walked up to me, taking my hands, trying to pry them off.

 "Leah come on, calm down he's just a kid," he said, looking at me, but my eyes burned red and bored into Leon's eyes. My hair slowly turned red and his eyes widened in fear.

 "Where is it?" I asked dangerously and he whimpered.

 "In my trunk!" he said nervously and I dropped him, going into his trunk and finding the wand. 

 "Here you go Amortentia, and if you need anything else, I'm in the Slytherin common room. Come find me, or if you need anything on the train, I'm in compartment 210," I said. 

 "If any of you need anything, you know where I am. Leon, you better watch yourself next time," I glared and he nodded. I walked out of the compartment and as we walked, we passed McGonagall.

 "Miss Riddle, why are you so angry?" she asked tiredly.

 "That little brat Leon is the most disrespectful child I've ever met," I glared and she sighed.

 "What happened?" she asked and I launched into my story.

 "Please do not continue throwing students into walls. However, I will give him a detention; I'm sure he won't want one with me," she said bitterly, and went off to find them.

 "Hey, we can take over the shift if you'd like," Padma said as we passed their compartment.

 "Okay, thank you. Oh, by the way, if you come across a bright red haired boy named Leon, just threaten to tell me if he gives you trouble," I said and she nodded slowly.

 "Is he a punk?"

 "Major," I nodded, and Draco and I sat back with Potter and everyone, waiting to get to Hogwarts.

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-Shay