September 1, 2017.

It was the day she had dreamed of all her life. As she stood on Platform 9 ¾ bidding her family goodbye, Rose Weasley beemed at the thought of life at Hogwarts. She had heard all about the castle from her family. Though she was sad to leave her parents and her little brother Hugo, but the prospect of finally learning magic excited her. She was bidding her goodbye to her parents and the Potters when she saw a family of three standing at a distance from them.

She knew them. From the papers and from the stories her parents and Uncle Harry had told them. She knew about Draco and his wife Astoria and their son Scorpius. She was looking at him curiously. He looked a lot like his father. Thin with silver blonde hair and grey eyes. He was a first year too just like her and Albus. She was just analyzing his personality when their eyes met. He smiled at her and then turned back to his mother who was definitely giving him directions just like her Mum and Aunt Ginny had. Her father was warning her about Scorpius and to beware of him but Mum had shut her up and told her to be friends with him if she wanted to. She nodded and saw the train approaching the platform. Both Albus and Rose hugged their families a last time and stepped into the train.

They had been searching for an empty compartment forever but couldn't find one. James had kicked them out when some girl had came in to sit with him. This was the last compartment and they desperately hoped that it was empty. Rose opened the door to find Scorpius sitting at the end of the compartment looking out of the window.

Albus whispered " Rose, I think we can find another compartment somewhere. Lets go."
Rose who was already tired refused and turned her attention to the blonde boy " Excuse me! Can we sit here?" and smiled.
Scorpius looked up from the window and nodded.

Rose sat down on the seat opposite to his while Albus sat next to her. She turned to Scorpius and said "Hi! I'm Rose Weasley and this is my cousin Albus Potter" offering her hand while Albus gave him a smile and waved.

Taking the hand he said, "Hi! I'm Scorpius Malfoy and I have heard about you two" he said with a smile. "We have heard about you too"

"So what house are you hoping for?" Scorpius said trying to continue the conversation.

"Oh Gryffindor definitely. All my family has been sorted into that. Even my Mum" she replied.

"And me too. I can't remember anyone who wasn't in Gryffindor from my family. What about you?" Albus chirped.

"Well I'm rooting for Slytherin, you see it's a family tradition of some sort." He said.

Just like this the journey went in peaceful conversations.

As he passed compartment after compartment in search of an empty one he was met with eyes full of hatred for him. Some older students even shouted abuses behind him but he didn't care. He had started ignoring all this a long time back. He had accepted that with the name Malfoy, things like this were bound to happen. And he expected worse at the school.

He had finally found an empty compartment and sat down. He wondered whether he would be able to make any friends at the school. His father had told him to be friendly with everyone even if they taunted him or picked on him. After the war his father had become a healer. He wanted to turn good and started helping people. He was a changed man, not the typical Slytherin which he was in his days. And Scorpius had been brought up by this changed Draco Malfoy.

He was just thinking about these things when his compartment door opened. He didn't bother to look up as he thought it must be just another person who was had come to insult him. Instead he heard a girl's voice.

"Excuse me! Can we sit here?"

He looked up to find Rose Weasley and Albus Potter standing there. He was taken aback but he nodded. The introductions went by and so did the rest of the journey when they started chatting. Before the journey started he was thinking whether he was going to make any friends at all and by the end of it he already had two.

They were lined up outside the Great Hall waiting for someone to fetch them for the Sorting Ceremony. He was talking with Albus and Rose while other students seemed to be whispering about them. The doors of the Great Hall opened and their attention turned t Professor Longbottom who walked out of it. He gave a smile to Albus and Rose and nodded towards him. His father and Neville had developed a friendly acquaintance as his wife, Hannah worked with him at St. Mungo's.

Neville started his speech, " Just as you enter the Great Hall, the Sorting Ceremony will take place. You'll be sorted into four houses i.e., Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. While you are here you're houses will be like your family. You will be awarded house points and the house with the most points will win the house cup at the end of the year."

He arranged them in alphabetical order and took them into the Great Hall. He was nervous and scared as they entered the Great Hall. He was separated from his friends. He looked back to see Rose standing with the W's. She saw him, gave him a smile and mouthed All the Best.This seemed to calm his nerves as he waited for his turn. A girl named Emily Green was sorted into Ravenclaw. While a short mean looking boy Joseph Heath got sorted into Slytherin. He was getting more and more nervous as his turn neared.

After a minute or so his name was called. The room fell silent as every eye turned to look at him. He sat on the stool when the hat was placed on his head. He heard a whisper in his ear Mmmm…..another Malfoy. I haven't seen one since your father. You are brave,cunning, a spirit to prove yourself. I would have put you in Slytherin but there's something else. You are intelligent and there's love for others too. Better be. Scorpius seemed to hold his breath. He didn't wanted to be with the Slytherins. "GRYFFINDOR".

Scorpius sighed in relief but the room seemed to be silent as ever. He walked toward the Gryffindor table just when he heard a clap from the teacher's table. It was Headmistress McGonagall. After that the whole table cheered as he joined them. Soon he was joined by Albus. They were now eagerly waiting for Rose's sorting. Scorpius couldn't wait for her to join them as he watched her making her way to the front after her name was called.

Rose made her way towards the sorting hat when her named was called. She was perfectly calm and composed as she knew where she was going to be placed. She was couldn't wait that to join Al and Scorpius. She couldn't believe Scorpius was in Gryffindor but she was happy for him. Now all three of them would be together.

Rose smiled at Neville and sat down on the stool. The sorting hat was placed on her head and she head a voice in her ear Another Weasley! Gryffindor would be right for you but there is something. Something more than just bravery. You are loyal no doubt but yes there's wit and knowledge. But you have a thing for adventure just like you parents. Better be…."GRYFFINDOR".

For a second Rose thought she would be placed in Ravenclaw but she breathed an air of relief as she made her was to the Gryffindor table as they cheered.

After a hearty meal they were taken to the Gryffindor common room by the prefects. Rose wished Al and Scorp goodbye and headed to her dorm. She sat down and started writing a letter to her parents

Dear Mum and Dad,

Hogwarts is all that you told and more. The sorting went great and I'm in Gryffindor. Me and Albus made a new friend and guess who he is? Scorpius Malfoy. I know Dad told me to stay clear off him but he is really sweet and nice. He is also in Gryffindor. Now I'm off to back soon.

Love

Rose

She then tied the letter to her owl Dawn and was about to go to sleep when she saw the dorm door open and three girls come in. She gave them a smile as one of them approached her.

"Hi! I am Ella Thornton," she said as she offered Rose her hand. She was about her height and had blonde hair. She was quite cute and bubbly. Rose knew that they would be great friends in the future.

"Hi! I am Rose Weasley," she said taking her hand.

Ella gasped " You are Ron and Hermione Weasley's daughter?". Rose nodded shyly. The other girls came forward and introduced themselves. The short one with the brown hair was Jessica Bones and the one with red hair was Madison White. They chatted for a while before going to bed.

While on the other end of Gryffindor tower Scorpius was sleepless. He had been overjoyed to be placed in Gryffindor that too along with Al and Rose but now he had to tell his parents about it. Gathering all the courage he had he sat down and started writing to her mother.

Dear Mom

Hogwarts is amazing. I can't wait to start my classes. I made two new friends on the Hogwarts Express. I think you both know them. Its Rose Weasley and Albus Potter. And well I had to tell you about the sorting. I don't know how to tell you this but I got sorted to Gryffindor. I know father would be extremely upset but I don't know how this happened. I just wish you don't disown me.

Love

Scorp

He then sent the letter away to his parents and crashed on his bed. He had no idea how his parents would take it. He just hoped that his father didn't end up at St. Mungo's due to shock. Engrossed in these thoughts he slowly went to sleep.