Chapter 1- Sorting

Albus Severus Potter was an odd and quiet child. Nothing like his siblings whatsoever in the sense. He was smart and reserved. His older brother James Sirius was a loud boy who always seemed to be in trouble. He was the prankster of the three Potter children. And he was an absolute bully to Albus. Lily Luna wasn't as insufferable as her older brother, but she wasn't as set aside as Albus. She enjoyed books and harmless pranks. And unlike James she treated Albus Severus with respect.

Albus sat in an empty compartment on the Hogwarts Express. Minding his own business. He actually enjoyed the silence of the vacant compartment. No one to bother, or tease him. Though of course being Harry Potter's son meant his peace wouldn't last forever. The door slid open revealing a first year that already had his robes on. He had platinum blonde hair, and smoldering sapphire eyes. With his pale skin he could've passed as a vampire. The two boys stared at each other, before the blond spoke.

"Mind if I sit here?" He asked politely. Albus mentally sighed but gave the boy a nod. Smiling the blond sat opposite of him. "I'm Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy," he said.

"Albus Severus Potter." The smile on Scorpius's face became slightly creepy which worried the raven. "Is there something wrong?"

Scorpius gave him a tiny smirk shaking his head. "Nothing just thinking of how a wonderful name you have. ASP works beautifully for you I can tell." Albus flushed with embarrassment at his initials. "Sorry didn't mean to make you embarrassed."

"No it's fine. So Scorpius huh…isn't that a constellation?" Albus asked. Malfoy nodded and explain how in his family most children were given names after constellations. His was Scorpio. "I think it's better than Albus Severus." Scorpius frowned at his new companion.

"I don't think so…I think it's a name of victory."

Albus looked up with surprise.

"When someone is named after one with great mind and power they will be victorious through all trails in their life. So if anything you have been named for success." A big smile stretched on Potter's face. Tears shimmered in his emerald eyes. For the first time someone had made him so proud and happy of his cursed name. Scorpius Malfoy made it seem like it was the most blessed name out there. Not even his father had accomplished that much. "Al? Oh hell I didn't mean to make you cry! I'm sor-!"

"No! Its alright …I…just couldn't help myself. No one has ever said such wonderful things of my name you know…so thank you Scorp." A silence fell upon the boys as they sat staring at something other than one another. Their door slid open.

"Anything from the trolley dears?" a plump woman asked. Albus shook his head. Scorpius however got up and bought a box of Bertie Bott's every flavour bean, and five of the chocolate frogs. He held the beans out to Albus who reluctantly took one. The second he bit down he spat it out.

"What flavour did you get?" Scorpius asked in amusement.

"Vomit," the Potter mumbled. Scorpius laughed loudly causing Albus to glare daggers at him. "Your turn Malfoy."

"Malfoy? I thought we were on a first name basis?" Scorpius smirked. Albus shook his head and motioned to the beans. Malfoy shrugged and plopped one into his mouth. He cringed for a second before swallowing the bean. "Sprout."

"At least it was vomit," Albus pointed out. Then once again someone opened their door without permission. Rose Weasley stood tall and proud. She caught sight of the blond and sneered.

"What's this thing doing here?" she asked Albus. Scorpius rolled his eyes at the red head.

"I happen to be a human being ginger," he said. "And your…a night troll?" Albus had to refrain from laughing. Rose's eyes widen to the size of the moon.

"How dare yo-!"

"What do you want Rose," Albus said cutting his cousin off. Rose looked at him bewildered. Her quiet and invisible cousin actually cut her off mid-sentence.

"I was wondering where you'd run off to. So I came looking for you. And what do I find? You and a Malfoy," she spat Scorpius's last name in disgust. Scorpius glowered at the ginger. Rose gave him one back. "Come on Al let's go join our family," Rose instructed. Albus and Scorpius stared at each other.

"Actually I think I'll stay right here," Albus told his cousin. Rose gapped at him, but he paid her no mind. Her face turned beat red of anger. With one last glare at the two she stormed out of the compartment. Scorpius suddenly burst in to fits of laughter. Albus had no idea what he'd done to make the blond go into hysterics, but whatever it was he was glad he did it. They continued talking which led to them realizing how alike they were. The only obvious difference was one was more outgoing, and sadistic than the other sweet and quiet.

At last they fled the captivity of the train, and onto the grounds of the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. Albus caught sight of his brother he was looking at him. James gave him a dark smirk before joining his friends on the carriages. Scorpius snapped him back to what Hagrid was saying.

"Four a boat!" Quickly the first years got into a boat with their friends. Albus and Scorpius were joined by a pair of twins. The Zanibi twins Oleander and Thomas apparently already knew Scorpius. Albus shyly introduced himself. Thomas politely greeted him. However his older twin was louder about his. Thomas hit Oleander so hard the whole boat swayed. Scorpius held to the side for dear life. Albus and Thomas were the calmest. Oleander was laughing his arse off which earned another slap.

"Yer alrigh' back there?!" Hagrid called out. The boys gave a loud yes as the composed themselves. The first years gasped as the castle came into sight.

"WOAH ITS SO BLOODY COOL!" Oleander screamed at the top of his lungs. This time all three boys smacked him, and told him to shut up. Albus smiled as they reached the castle. Scorpius was the first to escape the quote "hand of death." The four stuck close to each other. They followed Hagrid with the rest of the first years up multiple flights of stairs before pausing in front of two grand doors.

"Thank you Hagrid I will take it from here," Neville said. Hagrid nodded and wished them luck before leaving. "Now just beyond these doors is the great hall were you shall feast upon a spectacular meal. But before that you must be sorted into your houses. Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. These houses will be like your family while you're here. With that said I think their ready for us." The bronze twin doors swung open revealing a giant room. The ceiling was really high up. There were four long tables in the middle of the room. At the very end was the head table for all staff. Behind them were floor to ceiling windows. The four boys gasped as they looked up to see the night sky and candles floating. Slowly the line moved in between the tables all the way to the front. A grimy ancient looking brown top hat sat on a wooden stool next to Neville. It suddenly opened its..mouth?

I may look old and wary

But don't judge what you see

For I am the sorting hat

So try me on and see

Which house is just for you

You may belong in Gryffindor

Where dwell the brave at heart

Their daring nerve and chivalry

That set Gryffindor apart

Or perhaps you are a Ravenclaw

Where wise and cautious

Spreads their wings

Hufflepuff might be for you

Where the loyal and kind

That sprout up to the top

Or maybe you are different

Slytherin is the house of Cunning

Where all true friends are found

So now that I have sang my song

Remember one remember all

Together we are united and strong

Apart we crumble and fall long

"Now when I call your name you will come and sit here. I will place the sorting hat on your head and you shall be sorted." Albus fidgeted at the sudden thought. He looked over at the Gryffindor table to find his whole family staring at him and Rose. This wouldn't end well. "Adan Zack!" the timid boy made his way to the stool. The hat sat on his head for a few seconds.

"Hufflepuff!"

"Barns Abigail!"

"Gryffindor!"

"Blackwell Lavinia!"

"Slytherin!"

"Bell Donovan!"

"Ravenclaw!"

"Freya Camden!"

"Gryffindor!"

"Hill Benet!"

"Hufflepuff!"

"Malfoy Scorpius!"

The young heir took a breath as he left his friends and approached the stool. Neville eyed the nervous blond. The Professor sat the old hat on top of his head. A whole minute passed till the hat finally called out, "Slytherin!" The snake pit applauded loudly for their new member, as they did for all their new bloods. Ever since the war the Slytherin house has gone down in umbers. Gryffindor having the most, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and finally Slytherin at the bottom.

"Potter Albus!"

The hall froze in silence. Albus gulped as he walked up to the stool. He could feel Rose's blazing eyes on him. He turned and sat on the wooden stool. He saw his families' eyes watching him. He closed his eyes as Neville sat the sat on his raven locks.

Ah another Potter. How many more are there of you?

One more.

Yes very well..now where to put you.

Gryffindor.

Are sure? Your brother is in that house. I doubt you want to see him every morning. What about your new friends?

Albus opened his eyes and looked over at the Slytherin table where Scorpius was sitting. The blond gave him a smile and nod. He then looked down at the twins which were eyeing him. He closed his eyes.

I do want to be with Scorpius…I'm really not like my brother.

Or like your family! You do share many traits with father. However you are still very different from him as well. You may not accept it, but you do want to prove yourself to the world. Make your own name. most of all you do not wish to be like the rest of your lion family.

I suppose your right.

Now Ravenclaw would be quiet the house…however you only belong in one house. I believe you know which one now?

Yes.

I expect great things from you and your future friends.

At that moment Albus opened his eyes.

"SLYTHERIN!"

The great hall erupted in voices. His families' were very loud. However the Slytherin table's cheering rang the loudest. He saw Scorpius jumping up and down with laughter and happiness. Albus took the hat off and left the front. Once he got to Scorpius the blond pulled him into a big hug, which he returned. As he sat down he got pats on the back, hand shakes, and even a few nuggies from the older students. The hall finally quieted down.

"Weasley Rose!"

"Gryffindor!"

Albus's family cheered over the rest of their house. Albus in respect gave his cousin a small applaud.

Finally it was the twins that were last.

"Zanibi Oleander!"

"Slytherin!"

"Zanibi Thomas!"

"Slytherin!"

Albus and Scorpius along with their house mates got up and cheered for the twins. Oleander and Thomas joined the two near the center of the table. Headmistress McGonagall stood from her seat. She waved her hands over the crown of children silencing them at once. Everyone stared at her.

"Let the feast being!" Food and drinks spread across the four tables. Everyone instantly dug in, and were soon followed by the bewildered first years. The four boys chatted a bit loudly.

"Alright so I'm a pureblood, ASP is a third-blood, and the twins are half-blood," Scorpius summed. "Do we have any Muggle borns?" A mini blueberry muffin smacked Malfoy in the face. The boys looked across from them at a smiling girl.

"Hiya names Lavinia Blackwell. I'm a Muggle born," she said. She had brown hair, and brown eyes. Her face had a handful of light freckles. "And if your wondering about my accent I'm from America." The boys nodded then introduced themselves. They also had to tell her about the war and all. "So you're his son then?" Albus nodded awaiting praise. "Cool." She returned to eating her shepherds pie. Albus blinked in astonishment, but then smiled at her. The five first years got to chatting about their families and random hobbies of theirs. They found out that they all sing and love music. As they laughed at a dump joke curtsey of Oleander Albus caught a professors eyes. She sat tall and proud. Her blue-grey eyes watched him. Like Albus she had black hair that was straight and cascaded down to her back half way to her waist. She wore a simple thin two layered black dress. Her sleeves were wide around her wrists. Her black corset rested below her chest. Attached to her corset was a pair of black shiny cloth that seem to act like coattails. Her dress reached her feet. Twin silver bangles dangled from her wrists. Her pale completion could rival Scorpius's.

"That's Professor Snape she is head of our house, and teaches potions," Cadent Nott told the five. "She is deadly to all except us. She is our Queen and you must treat her as such." The five gave Cadent a nod. "Oh by the way I'm your prefect. Cadent Nott at your service." Thomas gave the prefect a look.

"Are you a boy or a girl," Thomas asked. Cadent smirked at them.

"That's up to you sweet cuties. That's why I'm the only prefect of right now." Cadent answered them. McGonagall called for attention over the great hall.

"Welcome old and new. A few words of the rules. As most should know the forbidden forest is off limits to every student," as she said this she looked over and James and the rest of the family except for Albus. Poor Albus wanted to roll his eyes at his families' stupidity and recklessness.

"The wamping willow should be avoided at all times, and the Black lake isn't a recommended swimming area. With that said off to bed!" Cadent got to their feet and called out,

"Alright Freshies this way! Common firsties get those cute tushies movin'!" the seven first years (There were two more but I was lazy) followed Cadent with the rest of their house behind them. Cadent was pointing things out as they walked down to the dungeons. They paused at a single black door.

"Horcruxes." The door swung open. The common room was a sight to behold. The walls were a soft grey brick. It seemed to glow a strange green. They looked up and noticed the water as their ceiling.

"Wait we're under the Black lake?" Allison Miller a first year muggleborn asked. Cadent smirked nodding. There was a large fire place with eerie flames burning. Surprising enough it was warm. There were several couches and chairs spread out in the room. There were two black doors at the back of the room leading to the dorms. Albus then turned his attention to the fire place were Snape stood. The room fell silent.

"My name is Sarah Snape. I am your head of house, and potions professor. You seven that have been chosen must know this. The others are our enemy. They will not treat us kindly nor fair. If they attack you attack back…as long as you don't get into trouble. This is your home. We protect each other. We prove ourselves above the other houses. 'May your power grow and enemies fall in the cracks' that is the Slytherin way. With that said girls dorms are on the left boys on the right. Your belongings are already in your rooms. Have a good night." Sarah left to her office. Scorpius led the boys to their shared dorm. It was royalty like to say the least. Four poster beds with green and silver bed spread. A warm grey carpet layed neatly on the floor. There were four beds. The boys found their belongings and bed. On one side were the twins, and on the other near the door were Albus and Scorpius. They quickly changed in their night clothes, and got into bed.

"Night everyone," Scorpius said as the lights went out.

"Night sweethearts," Oleander laughed.

"Good night everyone," Thomas sighed.

"Yeah good night you guys." Albus sighed as he stared up at the ceiling. Then realization flooded over him. He was in Slytherin. House of the snakes. House of Voldemort. And yet he could only feel immense happiness. He was home…where he belonged. In Slytherin.

An: OMG my first Harry Potter fanfiction of all. Yes Snape has a child. I couldn't help myself. Also if your wondering heres the number of kids in each year in Slytherin.

First- 7

Second-5

Third-10

Forth-4

Fifth- 8

Sixth-12

Seventh-6

Yeah sad I know. Well I hoped you enjoyed this first chapter. Im out!