Fire and Ice
A/N: So… this is my first fanfic so I'm sorry if you don't like it… But, without further ado, the first chapter of Fire and Ice! (By the way, part of this chapter is included in the epilogue of "Deathly Hallows".)
Disclaimer: I don't even know why I even have to put this…but all HP characters belong to J.K. Rowling!
Chapter 1: Defiance
"No, I didn't," said Mum, "I had complete faith in you."
"As a matter of fact I did Confund him," Dad whispered to Uncle Harry, as together they lifted Albus's trunk and owl onto the train. "I only forgot to look in the wing mirror, and let's face it. I can use a Supersensory Charm for that."
Back on the platform, they found Lily and Hugo, my younger brother, having an animated discussion about which House they would be sorted into when they finally went to Hogwarts.
"If you're not in Gryffindor, we'll disinherit you," said Dad, "but no pressure."
"Ron!"
Lily and Hugo laughed, but Albus and I looked solemn.
"He doesn't mean it," said Mum and Aunt Ginny, but Dad was no longer paying attention. Catching Uncle Harry's eye, he nodded covertly to a point some fifty yards away. The steam thinned for a moment, and three people stood in sharp relief against the shifting mist.
"Look who it is."
Draco Malfoy was standing there with his wife and son, a dark coat buttoned up to his throat. His hair was receding somewhat, which emphasized the pointed chin. The new boy resembled Draco as much as Albus resembled Uncle Harry. Draco caught sight of Uncle Harry, Dad, Mum, and Aunt Ginny staring at him, nodded curtly, and turned away again.
"So that's little Scorpius," Dad said under his breath. "Make sure you beat him in every test, Rosie. Thank God you inherited your mother's brains."
"Ron, for heaven's sake," said Mum, half stern, half amused. "Don't try to turn them against each other before they've even started school!"
"You're right, sorry," said Dad, but unable to help himself, he added, "Don't get too friendly with him, though, Rosie. Granddad Weasley would never forgive you if you married a pureblood."
"Daddy! I'll make friends with whomever I want to! You don't even know what he's like!" I said.
"Alright, alright, don't get your wand in a knot. I'll miss ya, Rosie," said Dad, giving me a tight hug. "Say hi to Neville for us!"
As they got on the Hogwarts Express, Albus and I waved and blew kisses to their rapidly disappearing family.
"Well, Albus, I'm going to go see what's at the front of the train," I said. "Why don't you go get us a compartment?"
"All right. I'll see ya soon Rose!" said Albus.
I walked down the corridor and heard some voices, one smooth, like silk, and the other velvety.
"Dante! I told you I wanted to go to the back of the train!" said the smooth voice.
"But Scor, I thought-" Dante tries to speak.
"Ah-ah! No excuses, Zabini," says Malfoy haughtily.
"Um, excuse me? That was rude of you!" I come in to the compartment and shove Malfoy against the wall. "Apologize, Malfoy!"
"Hmm, auburn hair, bright blue eyes, freckles, big temper… You must be a Weasley. I assume you must be Rose, "says Scorpius.
"You know, I came over here to introduce myself but I see there's no need. Haughty personality, white blonde hair, pointed chin, grey eyes…You must be a Malfoy. Anyway, my dad said I can't be your friend so you are going to be my friend whether you like it or not."
"I'd never want to be a friend of yours, let alone an acquaintance..."
"Ugh! You are so despicable!" I cry loudly.
"Get out of my compartment, Weasley!"
"Mark my words, Malfoy, you'll regret this sooner or later!" I scream at him, marching out into the rest of the train.