ALBUS POV
9 am. I lazily swung out of bed, glancing at the calendar, yep, 1st September, time for 4th year. I stared at the ceiling, listening to the clatter of pots and pans, Mum was probably making pancakes. I wasn't going to lie and say I wasn't looking forward to Hogwarts again, because I was, but the first thing I thought about was the Yule ball, and next year was OWLs which we would no doubt be preparing for this year. I took a liking to potions, and was probably one of the best in my class, alongside Scorpious, who just happened to master everything.
I walked across my neat room (everything had to be in order) and looked in the mirror fixing my hair. I had, according to Dominique, become the topic of gossip of girls in my year. I didn't really know what to think about this and was still a bit confused as to why it was me and not some of the other boys in my year. Dom said it was because of my fame from my dad mixed with my 'good looks', so I should just take it as a compliment. After I was satisfied with my hair I slowly got dressed, yawning distractedly in the process. I slipped on my jumper, Grandma Molly knit me for Christmas last year, with a dull green 'A' in the middle. I glanced out of the window, to be greeted by the surprising appearance of the sun. Which is odd, I must point out, for an English September.
At last I lugged my case downstairs, only to be bombarded by Lily half of the way down, and she crashed into me with quite some force. "What the hell, Lil?!" I gasped, after she winded me from banging into me so hard. "Oh hey, Al! Guess who's in her second year?!" her brown eyes glittered with excitement and she looked so ecstatic about the whole second year thing i couldn't help but smile. "Let me guess… You?!" I faked a curious expression. "Oh haha Al, just because I might get to go to the Yule ball in my second year." She said simply, and began to make her way down the stairs. Wait what?! "And with who?!" my big brother instincts kicking in. She stopped in her tracks and turned around. "Oh you know, Lysander." She shrugged nonchalantly. "LYSANDER?! He's 2 years older and one of my friends in my year?!" I shrieked. "What got your wand in a twist? Calm down, it's not like we're dating yet!" I gaped at her. "YET?!" "Whatever, Al, I can date whoever I want." Lily smirked.
"Who's dating?!" I heard my dad shout from the bottom of the stairs. It then occurred to me that Lily and I were still at close proximity on the stairs glaring at each other. "No one!" Lily said hurriedly. I was about to interrupt when Lily gave me her signature glare. For a little girl she sure has some fire in her, probably from my mums' side. I ran down the stairs two at a time with my case thumping behind me, followed closely by Lily and her case, her auburn hair flying around madly in loose curls. James was probably still asleep, typical.
I greeted Mum with a kiss on the cheek and a quick hug; after all I was officially grown up after my huge growth spurt in the summer, and then turned to the table hungrily at the site of pancakes. I had to be quick because Lily was a monster in the morning when she was hungry, and she had already had about 4.
After about 10 minutes of breakfast, James made an appearance, looking like a wild/dead animal. "Oh James, how nice of you to join us!" Lily beamed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. He glared at her with his tired eyes. He was half dressed, missing a top layer. "Maybe next time you can join us with the correct amount of clothing on!" Lily smiled. I had to laugh at my baby sisters' sarcastic humour. "Lily, behave yourself, and one pancake at a time please, sweetie." Mum said, ironing Dads shirts in the corner. Lily rolled her eyes, receiving a glare from Dad. "Right, 20 minutes everyone! James, for god's sake! Get dressed and where is your case?!" Mum seemed to be getting impatient, not a side we liked to see. James groaned into his hands and muttered something about 'upstairs' and '5 more minutes'. Lily on the other hand, was ready by the door, glowing with enthusiasm and impatience. I trudged upstairs, grabbing my wand and robes from Mum. I heard Lily yelling at James to leave her hair alone, and I sighed heavily. It was going to be a long journey.