Rose made her way onto platform nine and three fourths with her family close behind. She watched quietly as her cousin, Lily Potter, ran over to her father.

"Uncle Ron! Show me a trick!" She exclaimed with a look of adventure in her eye. Ron smiled down at the girl and pulled her nose off. It was a simple trick, yet it made Lily explode into a fit of laughter. Rose's brother Hugo stood by their father's side as he put Lily's nose back in place. The train whistle sounded and she hugged her parents goodbye. She climbed onto the train with her cousins Albus and James. They waved goodbye to their families as the train started to roll out of the station. Lily chased the train till it was no longer in sight, just like her mother had once done.

"It's very important who's cart we sit in Albus." Rose started as they walked down the isle.

"Our parents met each other on this very train, this is an important time for us." She continued and looked back at her cousin. Albus rolled his eyes at her.

"Rose, whoever we sit with, it doesn't mean they will be our friends for life. We're not our parents." He stated. Albus opened a compartment door and headed inside. Rose followed closely behind. She shut the door and turned around to meet the gaze of a blonde haired boy. She sat down next to Albus and looked at the boy in front of her.

"You do not mind if we sit with you, right?" Albus asked cautiously to the boy.

"No go ahead, I'm Scorpius Malfoy." She held her gasp of shock. Everyone knew the rumors. It was said that the malfoy's could not have a child so they used a time turner, it was said that Scorpius was the child of Voldemort.

"I'm Albus Potter, and this is my cousin Rose Granger-Weasley." Albus said with a small smile. Rose elbowed him the ribs and he jumped.

"Bloody hell! What did you do that for!" He exclaimed rubbing his side.

"You know why Albus, this is not what I meant. We should find another cart." She stated looking from Albus over to scorpius wearily.

"Well I am staying and if you leave me I will tell Aunt Hermione. She won't be very happy about it." Rose glared at Albus, who gave her a smirk. The argument ended as the trollie witch came around.

"Would you like anything dears?" She asked giving them a smile. Scorpius and Albus bought a bunch of Chocolate frogs, jelly beans and many others. Rose took a handful and put her feet in Albus's lap.

"What?" She asked as they gave each other a look.

"Surely your not going to eat all of these." She said as she opened the box of Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans.

"Well we might." Scorpius muttered looking at the red headed girl. Her blue eyes held a fire, a fierceness.

"If you eat all of this candy you will get a tummy ache. Then you will complain the entire ride to Hogwarts." She snapped slightly as she popped a bean into her mouth. Scorpius glanced at Albus who shook his head.

"Whatever you say Rosie." Scorpius said with a smirk. Rose clenched her jaw and opened one of the textbooks she had been fascinated with recently. She loved the thought of potion making and wanted to know everything. She was just like her mother in that aspect.

They arrived at the castle in their robes. The trio had changed when they had seen Hogwarts in the distance.

"First Years this way!" A giant man with a scraggly beard yelled as we unboarded. They followed him to the boats and climbed aboard. Albus and Scorpius sat down and Rose followed close behind. The boat jerked forward before Rose had sat and she fell back onto Scorpius lap.

"Well now, don't go throwing yourself at me." He said smirking. Rose scoffed and rolled her eyes, sitting down beside her cousin.

"You wish Malfoy." She said and looked out towards the castle as it neared. Soon they would be sorted and Rose would not to be bothered by this blonde haired boy anymore she thought.

All of the first years climbed out of the boats. Rose gratefully took Scorpius' hand to help her out once she almost fell in the water. She was the clumsiest of the Weasley's and Potter's combined.

All of the first years gazed wide eyed at the great hall as they entered. Candles suspended in the air, the ceiling made to look like the night sky. The sorting hat sat on a stool in the front of the great hall. There were five long tables, one for each house and one for the teachers. All the students quieted as Headmistress McGonagall raised her hand.

The sorting hat cleared its leathery throat and started its song.

"Many come from near and far. To seek the guidance of the sorting hat. Are you a brave Gryffindor? As chivalrous and daring as Gordic, or a ravenclaw? Intelligent and witting like Rowanda was. Maybe a Hufflepuff if your as dedicated and patient as Helga. Then there is Slytherin. For those who are cunning and resourceful like Salaka. You may try and hide your thoughts. But the sorting hat will place you where you belong." The sorting hat finished its song and the students clapped as the sorting began.

"I will read the names off the list one by one. You will come up, sit on the stool and the hat will be placed on your head. Once the hat says your house please go join them at the table." McGonagall's voice range clear and sonorous throughout the great hall. She opened the list and began to read the names off one by one.

"Maisie Parkinson." The Brown haired girl stepped forward and sat down on the chair. The hat was placed on her head.

"Hufflepuff!" The hat yelled. Maisie's smile widened and she quickly took her seat at the long table. A few more names were called. Each house had gained around ten students already.

"Genivie Wood." McGonagall announced the name and another brown haired girl stepped forward. Rose nudged Albus and whispered into his ear.

"I am up next." Her voice only audible for him to hear. He nodded and watched as the girl took her place at the Gryffindor table next to her older sister Gabrielle.

"Rose Weasley." Her name echoed through the great hall and the headmistress smiled as she came forward.

"Ah. Yet another Weasley." Rose took her place on the stool and jumped a bit as the hat was placed on her head.

"Gryffindor!" The hat bellowed yet again. Rose stood and smiled at her cousin who gave her a thumbs up. Scorpius winked at her from his place in the crowd of first years. Rose rolled her eyes and took her seat next to her many cousins.

"Scorpius Malfoy." All chatter from the students stopped as the blonde haired boy stepped forward. The hat was placed on his head and a few seconds went by before the hat finally exclaimed its answer.

"Slytherin!" Enthusiastic cheers were heard from the Slytherin table as Scorpius joined him. Rose met his gaze from across the hall and a slight blush crept onto her cheeks. She glared and hid her blush, turning away from him.

"Albus Potter." Rose and her family watched as Albus stepped forward. He sat down and locked eyes with Rose as the hat was placed. Minutes passed but the hat still said nothing. James, the brother of Albus. mumbled to Rose. His brows were knit together with worry.

Gasps were heard and Albus' face was ghostly pale as the dreaded word was heard.

"Slytherin!" There were no cheers, the only sound was his shoes against the cold stone as he took the walk to the table. Albus sat down next to Scorpius who patted his back. Albus locked eyes with his brother who shook his head in shame. He then looked towards Rose who gave him a reassuring smile. He looked down at the table and did not touch his food as he took in the feeling of shame that flooded his body.