A.N. - I fell in love with this couple since I read the epilogue like forever ago. I hope you enjoy, I don't own anything, and I wanted to submit this finished, but I wanted to get it up
The Beginning
Albus Severus waved to his father for as long as he could as the Hogwarts Express pulled out of the station. The boy sighed and went to find a compartment to sit in. He wandered around and saw Rose walking around as well. She smiled at her cousin happily. "Hey Al, calm down" She said to Albus as she passed. Albus saw her slip into a compartment that was filled with girls. He was glad she had friends, or at least people to hang out with. He on the other hand knew no one outside of his family. Albus began contemplating what the next year would be like and every fear he had crept up in his mind too quickly. He was snapped out of his thoughts as he noticed a hand waving in front of his face.
"You awake in there Potter?" A voice asked him. The young Potter scowled at them for calling him as "Potter".
"No" Albus responded to him flatly, hoping his answer would make the blond boy in front of him leave. "Who are you?" He asked skeptically seeing as the kid did not leave and seemed rather un-phased.
"Malfoy, Scorpius" He said with dignity and extended a hand toward Albus. His bright green eyes blinked at it and he then shook it in return.
"I've heard about your family." Albus said warily and it made even more sense to him as to why he would refer to him as "Potter". The resemblance between Albus and his father was amazingly frightening sometimes to the youth. Scorpius rolled his eyes at Albus' comment and started walking away, Albus watched him, and then Scorpius stopped.
Scorpius turned around to face the youngest son of the Potter family, his steel like eyes staring at him interested. "Come on" He said simply and Albus walked up to him and followed the pale boy. He opened a compartment door and gestured for Albus to enter. He took the offer greatly and slipped inside and Scorpius followed promptly. To Albus' surprise it was empty besides the two of them. He thought someone like a Malfoy would have had many friends and maybe even followers by now. "Are you mental or something?" He asked. Albus couldn't tell if he was joking or being rude and sarcastic so he just frowned at him. The young blond shrugged and patted the spot next to him on the seat. Albus also accepted this offer and sat down lightly by the window. "What's wrong?" He asked quietly and the raven haired boy looked over at him.
"Nothing, why" He responded, very confused.
"You're tense, and I found you close to frozen standing in the hallway." Scorpius replied simply and motioned up and down the body of boy next to him. Albus sighed and looked down.
"I'm worried about where I'll be sorted, afraid I won't be able to make any good friends, and who knows what else just because I'm the spitting image of my dad." Albus explained his hands clenching into fists. Scorpius nodded.
"I know what you mean" He mused staring straight ahead. Albus looked over at him taken aback.
"Scorpius" He said a bit caught off at how it seemed to roll of his tongue.
"Yeah you're probably confused, right?" Albus nodded his reply. "The Malfoy name and family is very prestigious in what it does and in the wizarding world. I have a name to uphold, certain people to befriend whether or not I like them, I'm expected to be outstanding, and I must always be courteous, except toward mudbloods. I have to become the next fitful heir to our family and I must be able to uphold the legacy, as they all call it, of our name." Albus bit his bottom lip.
"You're mellower than I expected." Albus confided. Scorpius let out a harsh laugh.
"You are not as outgoing or profound as I thought you would be." Scorpius shot back.
"Now you are confusing me with my older brother James." Albus said grinning.
"How many of you guys are there?" Scorpius asked astounded.
"Three" Albus replied and shrugged. "The third is my little sister Lily; she is two years younger than I am." He continued.
"On that note, who are you, besides being a Potter kid?" Scorpius asked.
Albus glared over at him a spark flaring in his emerald eyes. "I thought you were supposed to be courteous." He shot.
"I'm supposed to be, that doesn't mean I always am." He slightly sneered.
"I can tell you are going to be a Slytherin." Albus said his voice cold.
"What is that suppose to mean?"
"Not much, just a truth on character." Albus said and bit his tongue immediately. "Sorry, I've got my mom's mouth." He said quietly. "She doesn't think highly of your family or Slytherins for that matter either and it sort of rubbed off a bit. I'm sorry, I'm being a prick." Scorpius chuckled.
"You are a character; I wish the sorting hat good luck with you Potter." He said through his laughing.
"Quit calling me Potter, my name is Albus Severus" He said.
"Severus"
"Yeah, one of Hogwarts' old head masters. My dad told me he was noble and conflicted also informed me he was a Slytherin." Albus explained.
"I know that, it just surprised me a bit is all. Albus Severus" Scorpius iterated. "Can I shorten that?" He asked. "It is a mouthful."
"Sure, most people call me Albus or Al" He informed. "Hey, I like your name and it sort of rolls of my tongue but it can get kind of long after a while" He paused, and looked down bashfully.
"You want to call me by another name?" Scorpius asked. Albus only nodded. "If you want, but nothing cutesy"
"Alright then, how about Scorp" He offered and the boy frowned. "Hey if you don't like it I can't be cutesy, I have a little sister so I know all about it."
"If you get cutesy on me I'll get all cutesy on you." Al snorted at the thought of Scorpius being cute. He could imagine the boy bending over in a pink frilly skirt or dress and looking back innocently and batting his eyes with a sweet smile on his face. "What" The blond said quickly. Al covered his mouth to muffle his laughter. Scorpius raised his eyebrow and pounced on the laughing boy causing both of them to fall to the floor. Al squawked at the sudden attack. Scorpius then yanked his hands away from his mouth. "What?" He questioned his voice quiet and eyes sharp, but curious. Albus grinned up at him, knowing he would get hit if Scorpius knew the reason for his fit of laughter. "Spill" He paused "Alby" he dragged out and smiled sweetly at Albus who blushed and looked at the nearest wall.
"I think you would hit me if you knew" Albus said.
"Try me"
"You're going to have to beg me before I even get the thought of telling you" Albus taunted before he even realized what that might incur him to go through.
"Is that a challenge?" Scorpius asked. Al smirked at him, his green eyes sparkled mischievously. Scorpius returned a devious look and his steel eyes glinted in return to the glowing emeralds he watched keenly. "Alby, oh dearest Alby" He said, smiling cutely at Albus. "Please tell me what you found so funny. It would mean so much to me. Please, pretty, pretty please." Albus blinked and bit his tongue as the image from earlier flooded into his mind, along with just a few others. Scorpius narrowed his eyes, realizing that he would have to do a lot more to get the raven haired boy to talk. So he bent over him, very low, almost kissing him.
"Ok, fine, fine!" Albus said quickly while fighting back a blush.
"Oh, but I don't want to make you do something you don't want to do" Scorpius cooed at him.
"Scorp" He whined. The boy above him smirked in triumph.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes!" He blurted and made to sit up, but Scorpius didn't move, and leaving them only centimeters between them. "Are you trying to torture me?" He questioned. Ignoring how close they were and how he could hear two different heartbeats, one fast and irregular, the other slower, more calm.
"Torture" Scorpius said and blinked a few times innocently. "Not knowing is just down right torture to me."
"I'm going to tell you, just back up" He pleaded with his platinum haired friend and placed two hands on his chest and tried pushing him up, but Scorpius was firm in where he was.
"Am I making you uncomfortable?" He asked, dragging out this situation as much as he could. Albus huffed and let his head collide with the floor. He was sure to keep his eyes focused on the ceiling and determined to ignore the boy who was just inches away from his face.
"I saw you in some frilly skirt, bending over like some adorable little girl batting your eyes and smiling all innocently and stuff." He muttered and could no longer hold back the blush. Scorpius went bright red, and the two stayed there, neither of them looking at each other. There was a slight knock on the door and they both froze.
Their compartment door slid open and hen Albus heard an all too familiar yell of "Merlin's Pants! What in the ancient name of Godric Gryffindor is going on!" Still neither of them answered. "Albus!" He yelled and he coughed to let the intruder know he was certainly in there and alive.
"Your brother" Scorpius asked tentatively. Albus nodded, and was so glad that James could not see Scorpius' face.
"I'll give you to the count of three to get off my brother dirt bag" James said. "One, two, three" He said before either of them could come up with something to say. James strode over and yanked Scorpius up by the back of the shirt to a standing position. "Keep your filthy, overly sexual hands off of my brother" James hissed into Scorpius' ear.
"Forgive me, but he wasn't putting up any complaints." Scorpius sneered. James' eyes widened in fury and spun Scorpius around to face him.
"Look you little punk" He froze realizing it was a Malfoy. "Malfoy" He spat and shoved him.
Scorpius stared at him with cold, unforgiving eyes. "I swear if you touch him again-" and Albus jumped up quickly at the words.
Scorpius cut across him "James Potter" He said, his tone cool and hard. "My intentions were never to harm Albus, and Albus obviously is not upset as you can see." He reasoned and his voice matched his eyes.
"Scorp, James" Albus said and stepped between the two.
"Scorp" James repeated an eyebrow raised and he looked as if he could have punched Al.
"James calm down." Albus said, quickly and put his hands up in defense.
"You're defending him?" James said in disbelief. "He is a-"
"I know who he is." Albus snapped, his own temper kicking in. "Now if you don't like whom I'm choosing to be friends with then get out!" He said sharply.
"Fine then, I hope you have fun with your pureblood" James yelled, shoved Albus into Scorpius and stormed out of the compartment.
After a long silence Al finally opened his mouth. "Are you mad or disgusted with me?" He asked tentatively. Scorpius shook his head and turned Al to meet his gaze. His green eyes were round and apologetic, it looked as if he was about to cry.
"No" He said simply. He grabbed a hold of Albus' hand and pulled him back to the seat they had been sitting on earlier. "With this scene I wonder where the sorting hat is going to put us." He said mused. "Wonder when we will get to Hogwarts"
"I don't know" Albus said and he was sure Scorpius was trying to keep his mind off of something. "What's wrong?" He asked. The boy that was still so close him tensed.
"I think you would hit me if you knew" He said throwing Albus' words back at him. Albus crossed his arms over his chest and pouted.
"Answer me Scorp."
"No" He said. "I'll tell you later, when I know none of your relatives can get their hands on me." Scorpius explained.
"Fine" He said disappointed. Although he knew Scorp had every right to wait till they were away from his family by going off of what had just happened. Scorpius rolled his eyes and stood up.
"I'm going to put on my robes, if you don't mind."
"Should I step out?" He asked, unsure of how comfortable Scorpius would be with him in the room.
"No, I mean when you're actually at Hogwarts you have to change in front of other people anyway, one of the many glories of living in a dormitory with a bunch of classmates." Scorpius explained and pulled his new Hogwarts robes from his trunk. He also threw some down to Albus who caught them.
"You didn't have to" He said as he caught Scorpius' robes. "When should I give them back to you?" Al asked. Scorpius shrugged, apparently indifferent. Scorpius hopped off the seat and smiled at Al. They both turned around out of shyness and politeness. When they were finished changing into their robes they turned around. Scorpius chuckled at Albus.
"What?" He asked defiantly.
"Just because your hair is a mess doesn't mean your shirt has to be." He commented as he walked over and straightened out Albus' collar and fixed a few buttons on his shirt.
"Are you always this motherly?" He questioned.
"Yes" Scorpius replied and sat down on the compartment seat. "So, what are your hopes for your first school year Al?"
"Pass, be put in a house where I won't get the snot kicked out of me." He said half heartedly.
"I don't think your family or I would let someone kick the snot out of you." Scorpius assured him. "Besides you're tougher than you think you are. Not to mention you are probably going to be a Gryffindor and messing with one of them isn't always one of the best ideas."
"Are you sure I'm a Gryffindor?" Albus asked before he could stop himself. "Are you even sure what house you are?" He asked he could feel panic starting to overwhelm him.
"Al, calm down." Was the first thing he said to his distressed friend "What ever house you and I are put into we will be where we are suppose to be."
"But what if we are put in houses where we aren't supposed to like each other, then does that mean we aren't supposed to be friends?" He ranted. Scorpius slapped a hand over his mouth to shut him up.
"You talk, a lot, and you are terribly honest. If you keep this up you'll be a Hufflepuff, and for my own reputation I wouldn't be able to hang out with you in public." He said keeping his eyes glued to Albus'.
"Scorpius" He squeaked though his hand.
"Albus" He said sternly. "You don't have to worry about Hufflepuff" he said calmly. "You I'm pretty sure are a through and through Gryffindor." Albus blinked a few times and Scorpius pulled his hand down.
"My dad was almost put in Slytherin though" He whispered. Scorpius looked slightly taken a back. "He said though that the sorting hat took his preference into account so he became a Gryffindor."
"Interesting" He mused. "I wonder if it listens to everyone."
"I would think so" Albus replied to the inquiry.
"I hope so" Scorpius said and grinned at Albus.
"Why?" Albus asked, for some reason the idea of Scorpius Malfoy not wanting to be a Slytherin had never occurred to him.
"My mom didn't go to Hogwarts, she went to Beauxbatons, so the sorting hat may not find me fit to be a Slytherin." Scorpius explained.
"Where your parents came from doesn't necessarily determine your house, it is your personality and what lies in your" He paused trying to come up with the right word. "Heart" He tested and since Scorpius didn't give him a really odd look he must have said a word that worked nicely.
"I guess you're right" Scorpius said thoughtfully. The two heard another knock on their compartment and they jumped, it was only the elderly witch who ran the trolley. They each got a chocolate frog and a sugar quill.
"I suppose we are about half way there then?" Albus asked while opening his frog.
"Maybe" Scorpius said and looked out the window past Albus. Albus turned his head toward the window too, but didn't pay much attention to the outside. "What is it like having siblings?" Scorpius asked absent mindedly.
"Aggravating, comforting, squished." Albus replied as bluntly and simply as he could. He glanced behind him and saw a small smile on Scorpius' face. "What is it like to be an only child?" He threw at him.
"Lonely, free, too much pressure" Scorpius replied just as blunt and simple. Albus smiled not at the experience, but at his answer. The odd pair sat in silence, enjoying their small sweet treats they had bought until Rose rushed in and sat down right across from Albus.
"Oh my gosh Albus, are you okay?" Rose asked quickly her face horror stricken. "I heard about what happened earlier." She said and panic filled her voice and her features.
"I'm fine Rosie" Albus replied and smiled. "Why are you so worked up, James and I fighting isn't anything new."
"Not just that, being molested by whoever that Malfoy kid is." She whispered and Scorpius glared at her. She froze and looked over; apparently she hadn't noticed Scorpius' presence.
"Rose, meet that Malfoy kid, Scorpius." Albus said, trying to ease the sudden tension.
"What did I do, in detail please" Scorpius asked her curtly. Rose blushed and looked at Albus for help.
"Please, what are people saying he did to me." Albus inquired and she huffed.
"If you must know" She said and Albus couldn't help but think of Aunt Hermione. "They are saying that Scorpius here tried to seduce you, and that he was doing a mighty fine job of it." Rose finished stiffly.
"How well of a job" Albus asked and he sounded a bit excited.
"He had you all pinned up on the floor and touching you and" She stopped when she heard Scorpius' chuckles. "It isn't funny, you're both only eleven!" Rose said and she looked as if she could have been strict mother.
"Sorry" Scorpius said and couldn't stop the full-fledged smile that graced his smile and made his steel eyes sparkle. "That is just so absurd" He said and Albus was laughing a bit. Rose looked taken aback.
"What did happen?" She asked she just had to know now.
"Well, Scorpius and I were joking around and he ended up jumping me and we landed on the floor in an awkward position and with me in such an awkward position Scorp took the advantage to pester me and get a good laugh." Albus explained.
"So he never kissed you, or touched you inappropriately?" She asked.
"Nope, I didn't. I just sat on him and embarrassed him to no end." Scorpius interjected, he looked rather smug. "Do you have fun embarrassing him?" Scorpius asked. Rose nodded and giggled.
"How can you not?" Rose asked and Scorpius shrugged. "I mean isn't it so cute when he blushes?" She asked and Scorpius nodded a grin on his face.
"Like this?" Scorpius asked and turned to face poor Albus and began trying to fix his hair. Albus backed up and swatted at the pale slim hands that were attempting to fix his hair. Scorpius just scooted forward and went back to trying to get the young boy's hair to lie flat. Just as Scorpius had predicted Albus did blush, especially since Scorpius was practically in his lap so he wouldn't be able to get anywhere. Rose giggled and they both looked over at her.
"Be careful with Albus, Scorpius." Rose said and stood up. "Now Al, watch yourself or else James will be after your hide." Then she winked and left the compartment, being sure to close the door behind her. Albus was as red as red could be now and Scorpius was down right confused.
"What did she mean?" Scorpius asked. Albus opened and closed his mouth a few times, unsure of how to explain it to Scorpius.
"Rose will and always will be Rose" Albus finally choked out.
"You have a weird family." Scorpius commented. "She is part of your family right?" He double checked.
"Yeah, she's my cousin." He explained. "Uncle Ron's daughter" Scorpius nodded in comprehension. Albus hesitated for a moment before he asked, he couldn't help himself. "Promise me that our backgrounds won't get in the way of our friendship?"
Scorpius smiled warmly at him, Albus could be so innocent at times. "Sure, of course." Scorpius replied. He meant every word of it, there was no way he was going to quit being Al's friend over something so trivial.
They finished out the train ride together. At one point they had fallen asleep, they awoke when the train lurched to a stop. They looked at each other and then realized that they had curled up to one another, they both laughed and pulled apart. Albus couldn't push away the cold feeling that clenched at his insides and the slight disappointment at having to wrench away from the natural and warm embrace.
The odd pair made their way through the crowd of streaming students over to where the tallest person stood who was calling for the first years to come over. "Albus!" He boomed over all the heads and Albus smiled and waved. When they reached the immensely tall grounds keeper Al beamed.
"Hey Hagrid, how have you been?" He asked.
"Mighty fine down 'ere, 'ow about you?"
"Pretty good so far" Albus replied and nodded. He glanced back at Scorpius who was just standing there nonchalantly. Al frowned at his new found friend and leaned over to his ear. "Calm down, and loose the attitude, Scorp." He hissed and Scorpius' head jerked.
"I see you're still here Hagrid" Scorpius said as an acknowledgement to the half giant, his tone was almost icy, and Albus had to hold back the urge to punch him. Hagrid scoffed in reply. "Allow me to apologize for my father's stuck up behavior." Scorpius said warmly and smiled, Hagrid stood there flabbergasted at the gesture.
"Ha ha Scorpius very funny" Albus said snidely.
"Sorry Al" He retorted. Albus fidgeted and looked down. "Although Hagrid, I would like to apologize for my dad's actions, he is a prick that cares more about a reputation, not to mention was spoiled filthy." Scorpius said and chuckled.
"I'll assume you act more like your mum then." Hagrid said cautiously and took Scorpius in for a second time.
"Normally" Scorpius admitted.
"Well go get into the boats you two." He told them and made a few more calls for first years. The two found a boat and shortly after they sat down Rose joined them.
"Have a good train ride?" She asked pleasantly. The two nodded. "So Albus, do you think I'll be put in Gryffindor or Ravenclaw?"
"Gryffindor for sure" Scorpius answered for him.
"Really"
"You bet. Now as for you Albus, I'm not sure, Gryffindor most likely, but you'd make a mighty fine Slytherin too."
"Hush Scorpius" Rose said. "The last thing we need is a nervous Al."
"I second that!" Albus piped in. The three laughed. Each of them were wondering what the future held for each of them.