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Rose POV:

Albus and I boarded the Hogwarts Express together. My stomach was fluttering from nerves and excitement. My first year at Hogwarts had finally come! After hearing stories from my parents and many aunts and uncles I was beyond ecstatic to experience it myself.

The train was crammed with students. I couldn't even raise my arm without hitting someone in the process, which I was tempted to do when people got too close. I hated it when people got too close to me. It's called 'personal space' for a reason.

We made our way to the back of the train and Albus opened the door to the last compartment. It was empty except for a boy with piercing gray eyes and platinum blonde hair that fell in his face. He was taller than me but, then again, almost everyone is. I recognized him as the Malfoy boy my dad warned me about. As much as I respected my parents and tried to obey them to the best of my ability, I didn't let them control my lives. It ended up giving me a bit of a rebellious streak.

He looked up from the book he was reading and gave us both a polite nod and a smile. He didn't seem the arrogant boy my dad had made him out to be. But, then again, I hadn't even said anything to him. That made me remember my manners.

"You don't mind if we sit here do you?" I asked, not that it really mattered if he did. I wasn't about to go through the mob of people again just to find a seat when there was one right in front of me.

"No, not at all. It seems everywhere else is full anyways. I'm Scorpius, by the way." He said. He sounded sincere so I decided to give the kid a chance.

"I'm Rose and this is my cousin Albus." I said, waving my hand to where Al was having difficulties with his luggage. Albus has been my best friend for as long as I can remember. Nobody really knows why though, since we don't always see eye-to-eye. Most people think we put up with each other because we're family and we have to. It's not true though, Albus and I have a bond that I can't even begin to describe. He's always been there for me and always will.

"Pleasure to meet you both." said Scorpius. It surprised me just how polite he was. After hearing the horror stories about his family, I expected him to be proud and conceited but he didn't seem that way at all. Given the chance, I think we could become pretty good friends.

"Likewise," said Al. Albus is a man of few words. I think the fact that he was talking to the son of his father's enemy had something to do with it too.

Scorpius went back to reading his book and Al looked out the window, obviously deep in thought. The silence was awkward so I was glad when Albus started conversation.

"Hey Rosie?" asked Al.

"Firstly, don't call me Rosie," I heard Scorpius snicker at this. "And secondly, what Albus?"

"Do you think I'll be sorted into Slytherin?" he asked nervously. I noticed Scorpius was taking interest in the conversation.

"I don't know... maybe." I said honestly. "But even if you are, nobody is going to care. Just because you're sorted into Slytherin doesn't mean you'll end up a murderer."
Albus grinned and Scorpius dropped his book.

"Thanks, Rosie,"

"Don't call me that!" I stomped my foot in irritation. "You know I don't let anyone call me that except Teddy and mum!"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever..." He said, sticking out his tongue.

Changing the subject, I struck up conversation with Scorpius.

"So, Scorpius, what house are you hoping to be sorted into?" I asked.

"My father hopes that I'll be sorted into Slytherin." He replied, avoiding answering the question.

"But what do you want?" I asked. Honestly, it's not like it's a hard question.

"I don't know… I don't want to disappoint my family, but I feel like if I'm sorted into Slytherin that I'll just become one of them. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my family, but sometimes I feel like it's up to me to change the way people think when they hear the name Malfoy." He said. His honesty about the whole thing surprised me. I mean, he seemed like a nice kid, despite his heritage, but I never thought he was the type to go against his family's wishes. I guess that proves that people aren't always what they seem.

A/N: So, here's my first chapter. I hope you guys like it. Please review, even if you didn't like it. The more reviews I get, the faster I'll be posting chapters. Thanks for reading!