New beginnings It was a new place for him and he was grateful. Somewhere to breath without being criticised by his father. Somewhere where his mother doesn't have to watch out for him because of his father's well know wrath. The corridors of Hogwarts. He already felt at home. He had been home schooled all his life by his father and mother but now he was supposed to be in his 5th year he wanted friends, a life beyond the manor he lived in. His father disapproved but his mother had begged him not to go, but he wasn't giving in.
His first day and his nerves where showing. The sorting hat had privately sorted him into Slytherin house just a few minuets before. He looked around the great hall which was bursting with breakfast chatter among the students. The Slytherin table was at one side and he started to make his way towards it. A few Slytherine looked up and took interest but none spoke. Brilliant he thought this is a great start. He looked at his timetable and saw that his first lesson was potions. A simple map charm told him how to get there, so after eating a slice of toast he went on his way.
It took a while to get to the dungeons, which was where the lesson was, but he got there before anyone else. Well almost anyone else. There was a group of Ravenclaws in the corner and a Gryffindor. The Gryffindor was a girl, head in her books, yet he wondered if she would at least make him feel welcome. He went up to her and cleared his throat. Right he thought this is your chance don't blow it. Her head lifted up. For a second there was a hint of irritation until she saw him.
"Hi, I'm..."
"Draco Malfoy." She finished his sentence for him. He was taken aback. How many knew who he was? She smiled knowing his confusion.
"I'm Hermione Granger."
"I guess you already know my name." She smiled at that"Is this seat taken?" He gestured the seat next to her.
"No no it's yours if you want it." He liked her so he smiled and sat. The hour dragged on as he knew all the work being taught. He glanced at Hermione every now and again and found she also knew all the work being taught. When time was up everyone got up and left. Draco walked with Hermione, chatting about the lesson and for the first time, he felt happy for no reason.