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Chapter 1: Off to Hogwarts
Rose Weasley had just said goodbye to her parents on Platform 9 3/4. She was heading to her first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This was the most exciting moment of her short life. She waved out the window at her parents and her younger brother Hugo until she couldn't see them anymore. She shared the window with her cousins James and Albus.
As soon as they pulled their heads in James, who was in his second year, headed off with his friends. Albus looked at her, and they went to find a compartment together. They saw some other first years they knew and joined them in their compartment. As they were sitting down Scorpius Malfoy walked by. Alice Longbottom pointed and whispered "there goes Scorpius Malfoy. I've heard a lot of strange things about him." Albus craned his neck and remarked "I think he looks nice, he just seems lonely." Rose, who knew Albus always looked for the best in people, didn't think anything of it.
The conversation turned to which houses they wanted to be in. Alice said she wanted to be in any house except Slytherin. Rose would settle for Ravenclaw or Gryffindor. Rose noticed Albus was being even quieter than usual and had a worried look on his face. She wanted to know what was wrong so she asked him to go look for the trolley with her. When they got out in the hallway she turned to him. "What's Wrong Al?" He smiled a sad smile. "I can never get anything passed you Rosie. I'm afraid that if I'm sorted into Slytherin everyone will hate me." Rose looked surprised. "We'll love you no matter what house you're in. And if you want to be in Slytherin don't worry yourself about it." Albus brightened. "Thanks Rose, let's go back in now."
When they got to Hogsmeade the first years had to follow Hagrid to the boats in order to cross the lake. Rose and Albus both said hugged Hagrid since they had grown up having him around. Thankfully it was a calm night with a full moon so the crossing was uneventful. When they got into the castle they waited in a classroom off the entrance hall, just like their families described it to them. When it was time Professor Flitwick came in and introduced himself. Then he led them into the Great Hall.
All of the first years except the muggleborns had had the Great Hall described to them, but nothing could have prepared them for their first glance of it. They looked around in awe at the floating candles and glittering golden dishes. Rose made sure she kept a mental image of that moment in her head for the rest of her life.
When they got to the front of the hall Professor Flitwick stood on a chair and said "I will read your name and you will sit on the stool with the Sorting Hat and then you will sit with your designated house." Albus was pretty low on the list and Rose was even lower so they had a while to wait. they stood together and watched their friends get sorted into their houses. Rose couldn't help but be interested when she saw Scorpius go up to be sorted. almost as soon as the hat touched his head it shouted "Slytherin!" When it was Albus' turn Rose was nervous for him.
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Scorpius Malfoy had just been sorted into Slytherin house. No surprise there. But he just knew he would do better things than his ancestors had. He noticed Albus Potter and Rose Weasley. He didn't know why his father didn't really like their parents but he thought they both looked nice, especially Rose. He actually liked her bright red hair, it was pretty.
Albus got called up to be sorted and Scorpius found himself wanting him to be in Slytherin too. He thought they could be good friends. Albus sat down on the stool looking very scared.
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Albus put the Sorting Hat on his head and waited. After a minute or two it shouted from the tear it used as a mouth "Slytherin!" That started whispering in the crowd. No Potter had ever been a Slytherin. But Albus found he didn't care. He got up, smiled at Rose and his brother James (who looked shocked), and walked happily over to the Slytherin table and sat down next to Scorpius.
Rose was happy for Albus when she saw how content he was. A few minutes later her name was called. She put on the hat and it took a moment before calling out "Gryffindor!" She walked over to the table and sat down rather shyly, which was odd because she had a pretty straightforward attitude like her mother. She didn't notice that Scorpius Malfoy was watching her curiously.
Professor McGonagall, the headmistress, stood up to make the opening statements. After the usual warnings and rules, she started the feast. And platters of food suddenly appeared on the tables in front of them. Rose saw many of her favorite foods, but she didn't eat too much because she was lost in thought as usual. Scorpius and Albus however, were talking away, which was out of character for shy Albus. They were becoming the best of friends very quickly.
After dessert had been cleared away they were all dismissed for bed. Rose followed a prefect to Gryffindor tower, where she told them the password was 'candlestick'. The first years were in the dormitory at the very top of their towers this year, which excited Rose because that was the room her mother had had. She saw that her trunk was at the foot of her bed and suddenly she was exhausted. She changed into her pajamas, collapsed on the bed, and slept all night long without dreaming.
The next morning the Heads of Houses handed out schedules. The head of Gryffindor was Neville Longbottom, the Herbology professor, and Alice's father. As he gave Rose her schedule she said "Mum and Dad send their love Professor Longbottom." Neville smiled. "Well tell Hermione and Ron I send my love too." As he walked away he thought 'It seems like yesterday we were the first years'.
Rose's first class was Charms with the Ravenclaws. After that they had Potions with the Slytherins. Rose was happy to have a class with Albus, but she was a little unsure about the other Slytherins. When she got there the other Gryffindors had already chosen seats, and the only empty seat was in front of Albus and next to Scorpius. Rose reluctantly sat down. Scorpius and Albus were talking when she sat down so it was obvious they were already friends. When the teacher walked in Scorpius turned to face front but he smiled at Rose and whispered "Hi Rose, I'm Scorpius, but I'm sure you know that." She looked at him surprised, a little annoyed at his seemingly cocky attitude. But then the teacher called for attention so she turned away.
The Weasley and Potter children had decided to get up early and eat breakfast together that Saturday. Since it was such a nice morning Victoire led all of them outside for a walk holding toast. There were eight of the cousins at Hogwarts that year.
Victoire, the oldest, was a Ravenclaw and in her seventh year. When she graduated she was going to become a Healer. Then there was Lucy, who was a fourth year Hufflepuff. Fred and Roxanne were fifth years. They were the beaters on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Next was Molly, a third year Ravenclaw. James was a second year Gryffindor. Finally there were Rose and Albus.
Much to Albus' relief his cousins were very excited for him. Fred even said "Look, there's at least one of us from every house!" That made everyone smile. Victoire, always the caretaker, asked if they had made any friends yet. Albus piped up immediately. "I have a best friend! Scorpius!" The older children looked at each other but didn't let Albus see. "That's great!" said Lucy with a tense smile.
Rose noticed immediately and knew why, the Weasleys didn't generally like Malfoys, and even though Albus was a Potter he still had Weasley blood. Rose grabbed Victoire's hand. "I don't think anyone will make that big of a deal. Please don't tell Dad or anybody." She whispered urgently. Victoire looked at her seriously and nodded her head. "We won't" she said with her slightly French accent. Content, Rose ran to catch up with James and Albus.
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