Chapter 1: Beginnings

My heart was beating, faster than it ever had; all I could hear was the pounding enveloping my entire being. Fear. Excitement. Freedom. Wonder. Sadness. So extremely happy. I looked at the brick wall in front of me, closed my eyes and ran. Next thing I knew, I was there; one step closer to the place I had been dreaming about for the past three years. The great, steam engine roared. A chorus of goodbyes and hellos followed. I open my eyes and breathed it all in.

"This is what I've been waiting for…" I whispered to myself.

"Rosie!" my father called and waved me over. I pushed my cart and followed him like I had my entire like. But not anymore, I thought to myself, I'm free the second I get on that train, to do whatever, say whatever, be whatever.

The steam began to clear and I saw a tall familiar shape pointing us out

Saying, "There they are."

My famous aunt and uncle came into view along with my three cousins, Lilly, Al and James. James was picking on Al like always and Lilly was coming up to me.

"I wanna go!" the red head whined, her braids jumped as she made extravagant hand gestures "You're all leaving me alone with just your brother!"

"Sorry, not my fault we're older, blame your parents for not having you two months earlier," I replied.

"It's not fair, just two more months and I could be coming too!" she continued to complain as I drifted away from the conversation and looked around. Uncle Harry was now talking to Al and James seemed to have disappeared. Hugo was with clinging to my Mother who was talking to my Father and Aunty Ginny. I looked around to everyone else, faces I have never seen before who will soon be my peers, there was a girl with thick dark curls, a boy with sharp features and brown hair, another girl with mousy hair and freckles, some girls laughing in a corner with platinum blond hair. Looking around my eyes meet with a pair or silver blues of a boy a little while away. He gave me a little twitch of a smile that I returned.

"You'll never guess what I just saw!" James screamed knocking me out of my daze. He looked up expectantly at all of us.

"What?" someone asked.

"Teddy and Victorie were snogging!" He said as if it was the biggest piece of gossip, but all of us found out they had the hots for each other ages ago.

"Snogging!" he repeated as if none of us heard.

"And you interrupted them?" Aunt Ginny asked seemingly cross.

"Well, I- I," James stammered. Ginny gave him the death glare as the train's whistle shrieked

"That must be little Scorpius," My mother stated over to the boy with silver blue eyes. Wait Scorpius? As in Scorpius Malfoy? I got lost in a Malfoy's eyes! Never again. I thought to myself.

"Now don't get to friendly with that Malfoy boy, make sure you beat him in every test, thank Merlin you have your mother's brains," My father told me, I guiltily looked back over to him but he wasn't looking at me anymore.

"Don't pin them against each other when they haven't even met!" My mother scolded.

"I'm just saying, I'll never forgive you if you marry a Malfoy," He said. Who is he to tell me? I mean I'd never dream of marrying a Malfoy but I can marry whoever I want! I thought.

The whistle cried again, "That's the final one, on the train now," My mother said grabbing some of my bags and attempting to run in her heels toward the train. I gave my baby brother and cousin a quick hug before picking up the rest of my bags with my father's help and following my mother.

"By Rosie," he said sadly beginning to tear up.

"By Dad," I said and rapped my arms around him.

"Rose!" Albus called I looked up and saw the train moving. I parted from my father and gave a kiss to my mother who was telling me to take good care of my cat Tibby and to be good. I jumped on the train before it rolled away. Al and I waved out the window till there was no more to be seen.

"Now what?" Al asked.

"Umm…" I hadn't gotten this far in planning, "I guess we find an empty compartment?" We wandered throughout the train until my arms couldn't take it anymore, 18 books, 2 trunks of clothes and a shoulder bag, "Let's just sit her they look like first years."

Albus opened the door but as everyone turned to look at us he grew shy. I sighed and rolled my eyes, "do you mind if we sit here, my arms are about to fall off," I said gesturing to my multiple bags.

"Sure", a boy with dark brown hair and green eyes said. I gave Al a look that said see, its not that hard and started putting my stuff on the shelf about our heads. "My names Jay Evans,"

"I'm Rose Weasley and that's my cousin Albus Potter," I said. When I finished getting rid of all the bags I turned and saw the rest of the kids gaping at us. "Uhh…yes?"

"You're the golden trio's kids?" a boy with short black hair asked aghast.

"Yea, so what?" I asked getting a little agitated.

"Well, they are kinda a big thing you know they basically got rid of him," The boy said.

"A lot of people helped to get rid of Voldemort, just because Uncle Harry was the one do finish him off doesn't mean anything, hundreds of other fought him off," I stated.

"Oh well, yea I guess but still-"

"But nothing, it's not important," Albus said finally speaking.

After a small awkward silence the girl with mousy hair spoke up, "well since you guys missed introductions I'm Jessie Dua, That girl with the black curls is Allie Harrington (she's from America), he is Riley King and well Jay already introduced himself." We talked for a while Al and Riley quickly became good friends while I bonded more with the other three. We discussed what most first years talked about on their first ride; houses. I decided long ago I'd like to be in either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw but it doesn't matter where I end up because I trust the sorting hat, he knows what will be best for me. Jessie said she's fine with any house, including Slytherin. Allie didn't know much about the houses just yet since her parents were muggles but once we told her she said she'd probably fit in either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. Jay said he better get in Hufflepuff or his mom will disown him. Before we knew it the castle it was dark out and we all had to change. I had just got my robe threw the sleeve when the train slowed to a stop. We all began gathering our stuff when an older kid came in and told us we wouldn't have to, I guess mom forgot to mention that…

"Firs' years over her, firs' years!" a voice called. A gigantic man with a long, hair beard and dirty coat came into view.

"Oh I know who that is! That must be Hagrid!" I said.

"Who?" Allie asked.

"He's the game keeper and care of magical creatures professor, he's great my parents know him. He is going to take us across the lake," I said.

"Take us across the what? How!" she asked looking rather frightened, I laughed lightly and told her not to worry.

"Hiya Hagrid!" Al said.

"Blimey I would have thought you were Harry if not for the glasses and scar!" Hagrid exclaimed, "And you must be little Rosie, you look much like your mum but your dad's hair!"

"Hello Hagrid, it's great to finally meet you!" I said

The journey across the lake happened with little excitement, we were put into a little room before entering the great hall to get sorted. I wasn't really worried but most people were freaking out only a few kids remained calm knowing what was coming. An aging Professor McGonagall entered the room, "they're ready for you," she stated simple and turned around. A few students were hesitant to walk but not me; I was the first out the door.

"So you're the Weasley girl," a smooth voice whispered in my ear. I turned my head to see the boy with the ice eyes.

"Hmpf," I said turning my head back, "And I suspect you're the Malfoy boy, well at least I know one thing, we won't be in the same house, I am not a Slytherin. And it's Rose, not 'The Weasley Girl.'"

"Well then…Weasley," he said the last part right in my ear.

"Would you stop that!" I said.

"Stop what, I'm doing nothing," he said innocently.

"Fine you insufferable prat, goodbye," I said and turned around to walk with Allie, Jessie and Jay. We made it across the hall and my anger melted away to be replaced with excitement, hear it come my new home, my new family, new everything. Professor began calling off names Aircel, Jacey was called first and sorted into Hufflepuff. Next was Andic, Camden was next and I started to blank out after that going back and forth between names and my own thoughts, what if I am put in Slytherin? How could I face that Malfoy brat after that? He'd never let me live that down. Jessie was called and sorted into Ravenclaw. Evans, Jay was called, I looked at him and gave him an encouraging smile, he took a breath and went up. He was there for a long time until finally the hat called out, "RAVENCLAW!" he looked momentarily worried then brushed it off and walked to the table with a bit of swag, I guess he's happy about disobeying his mom. Allie was called and she trembled up to the stool, the hat decided in seconds, Ravenclaw. I heard a few others, Adam Jordan was in Slytherin along with Erling Knott, and Kia Long. A few more Ravenclaws were sorted that missed. Soon Scorpius Malfoy was called, he nudged me with his elbow before going up, and he was there for a while before the hat shouted out RAVENCLAW! Wait what? Did I hear that right? Ravenclaw! Oh…word that my mother would strongly disapprove of! A chorus of whispers followed even throughout the teachers.

Albus was called and sorted into Gryffindor, with a sigh of relief he hurried off to the table. The crowd quickly thinned and soon Nan Washbrad was called up and sorted into Hufflepuff, "Weasley, Rose" McGonagall called. My eyes widened with fear, why was I so calm before? I stumbled up to the stool and sat quietly on.

The sorting hat began to whisper in my ear the second it was placed on my small head, "Rose…Weasley? Oh yes I can see you're a Weasley but you are so different, your brave of course, and caring very caring especially for your brother Hugo? Yes definite Hufflepuff qualities here. You are also cunning and will fight for what you want, you want something different don't you, to stand out of the Weasleys, not be your parents. What takes me away is your knowledge, you love to read I can see, like your mother. You love to learn and figure things out, I can see that very well. So what will it be, a brave Gryffindor like your parents? Strong, independent? Or Maybe a caring, loving Hufflepuff? You have the motherly heart for that. You could do well in Slytherin to, learn to get just what you want, sound interesting eh? No? Or are you a Ravenclaw, filled with wisdom for your friends, an understanding of life. I see that you decided to trust me here, you know well, I believe this house will fit you best…RAVENCLAW!"

I smiled brightly as I skipped off the chair and hurried to join my friends at the table. "I guess you were wrong there Weasley, we are in the same house," Malfoy said in my ear, "Maybe you aren't really a Ravenclaw, your first accusation at Hogwarts was wrong."

I turned to glare at him, "Shove off Malfoy."

Five years later:

Whirling colors, music and freedom. This was what my Sunday night before Hogwarts consisted of. I wish I could say I was cool enough to be out clubbing in London but no, I am here with my cousin dancing around my room to our favorite muggle music. Screaming our lungs out to the lyrics of "The Great Escape" was nothing new to us, we did this whenever we felt particularly hyper or when we had just eaten a pile of cotton candy.

"We need to pack," I said breathlessly when the song had ended.

"No 'Dear Maria' is the next song!" she said then doubled over clutching her stomach, "Just let me rest for a second."

"Ok a compromise, we can dance but we have to pack while we are, ok?" I said, she gave me a pouty face, "Come on Lil, we leave Tomorrow we can't not do it, do you wanna walk around naked at school?"

"Well, it would have an interesting effect on the boys," she said, we both laughed for a few seconds, "Alright, alright." Although we continued dancing our energy decreased immensely as we packed. The only interesting thing that happened was while spinning and throwing my bras in my suitcase I completely missed and through one outside where my brother Hugo was hanging out with his friends and hit one of them in the face.

"Rosie! Lilly! Dinner" My mother called up from the kitchen. We left our packing and went to eat. My mom was putting down the last of the plates when we sat down. Hugo and his friend Manny walked in through the slider door, when Manny saw us he stopped dead.

"Uhh, my mum and dad want me to eat at home since it's the last night," He said red faced digging something deeper into his pocket.

"Oh really? I thought your parents said it was fine," Hermione said.

"Well they uh changed their minds..." He said then promptly walked out the door. The second he was gone Lil and I died laughing.

"You girls alright?" Mum asked.

"Just…Peachy," I said chocking on my giggles.

Suddenly a loud crack grabbed our attention, Dad had just apirated home from work. He walked over to mum and kissed her cheek, "Hello darling."

Mum got a little red in the face then said, "Your home early."

"Yea I finished my work early, nothing to exciting was happening today so there was no need for me to be there, Harry is already home too. This looks great by the way, I'm starving," he just got the last few words out of his mouth before stuffing it with mash potatoes and chicken.

"Dad when are you not hungry?" I asked.

"I've been like this all my life! I was born this way!" he defended

"Yes but you no longer have the 'I'm a growing boy' excuse," Mum said making us all laugh.

"Fine how about it's just because your mother is a wonderful cook," He said while looking at his wife and kissing her. A chorus of ewws erupted from the table along with shouts of PDA! And I'M EATING!

"So are you all done packing for tomorrow?" Mum asked.

"Uhh yea totally," I said.

"Me too!" Lilly peeped.

"Finished yesterday!" Hugo said.

"Why is it I don't believe any of you? Lil I'm supposed to bring you tomorrow, how would your parents feel if I made their only daughter go with no clothes?" Mum scolded.

"Well then I'd have to walk around naked and I don't think my parents or the Hogwarts staff would approve," Lil said making me snort, Hugo go red, and my parent's mouths dropping.

"Um, yea…so, uh pack?" My mother said still getting over the shock. Dinner continued in silence except for the occasional giggle from Lil or me until all of a sudden a silver stag erupted into the kitchen.

Harry voice sounded through the room, "Ron get back to the office, now! And send Lilly home to Ginny please!" his voice was worried, really worried.

"Dad?" I asked, he didn't respond he just got up and pulled his wand out, "Dad!"

"Rosie, I've got to go, everything will be fine," he said.

"Dad…I know your business," I said then added sternly, "When you come back, you'll tell me everything,"

"Rosie I don't think that's such a good id-"

"You will tell me everything, right?" I said sternly.

He sighed and said, "Yes." A loud crack filled the room followed by silence until my mom got up and helped Lilly gather her stuff before fluing her to the Potter's two towns over. Eventually Hugo got up and went to his room but I sat there and wait, and waited for three hours.

"Rosie, I think you should go to bed, it's getting late, you have to be up by six tomorrow," she said.

"Yea, Yea I guess," I said still in a daze. I made it up to my room to find a mess of clothes, oh yea, packing…Somehow I managed to get that done and found myself in bed. My sleep was dreamless; I was too worried.