Draco p.o.v

First day of Hogwarts. I've been waiting a long time for this.

I already know what house i will be in, Slytherin like all my family. I will grow up, get a job in the ministry and suport the Dark lord, That's what my father says.

I must make them proud. I must become a dark and powerful wizard like everyone else in my family.

My father says a war is coming. So we must prepare to join the right side, the Dark side. I remember all the times he told me this, all the times he hit me when i questioned otherwise (Well he hit me no matter what i did)

The way his face changed into a look of pure hatred.

How my mother tried to stop him but that would only make him madder and he would hit us both.

I shake off those thoughts and start listening to the conversation between my friends, Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy.

''It's true he's on this train!'' Pansy squealed.

''What are you raving about Pansy?'' I asked sounding exasperated.

''Harry Potter! The boy who lived is starting school this year like us!'' She yelled.

''As if i didn't know that Pansy'' I rolled my eyes at her.

''So what'ya think Malfoy will he be in Slytherin?'' Crabbe asks.

I honestly have no idea but i have to make sure I look smarter and more superior than them (Which isn't hard, Crabbe and Goyle and as thick as mules and Pansy is always throwing herself at me)

''Of course he's a powerful wizard isn't he?!'' I say while looking at them dryly.

''Err, yeah i think?'' Goyle says looking confused.

They may be dumb but... yeah that's all i have.

''There ya go then'' I smirk.

''Of course your always right Draco!'' Pansy gushed.

Ugh i'm so sick of Pansy. Just because she's pureblood, Father has been trying to set us up but honestly she repulses me. She is very plain. Plain brown eyes plain thin lips. The only thing that sticks out is her gigantic nose.

I nudge closer to the window and look out as we pull in to hogwarts. None of it surprises me. Father told me everything, The boats, the great hall, Everything about hogwarts. So it's not that exciting.

We reach the doors to great hall and Ms Mcgonagall tells us to wait here. I spot Potter. It's easy to tell him apart, Black hair and piercing green eyes. I stare at him for a couple of seconds before stepping out and making myself known.

''So it's true then? Potter really has come to Hogwarts. I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy'' I say with a smirk.

''Hello i'm Harry Potter.'' He says as his eyes sparkle. I get a strange feeling in my stomach. Like butterflies? Why am i getting butterflies! I shake them off.

I look at the red head standing behind him. ''Of course i know you, Red hair, freckles and hand-me down clothes. You must be a weasly'' I sneer.

Weasly looks at the ground turning a deeper shade than his hair.

''You'd want to be careful who you hang around with, I can help you there'' I say and i stick out my hand smiling.

He looks at my hand for a few minutes then says coldly ''I think i can choose for myself thanks'' I feel an ache in my heart. I lower my hand and shoot him a dirty look.

Mcgonagall comes back and leads us in. We stand at the top of the hall, a stool with the sorting hat in placed in front of us.

Mcgonagall explains what's going to happen and starts calling names. After many names that i don't care to remember, Potter is called up.

Small gasps and murmurs erupt around the great hall. Potter sits on the stool and the sorting hat is placed on his head.

I see his lips moving, he's talking to the hat. Finally the sorting hat yells ''GRIFINDOR!'' Cheers erupt around the room, I stare at Potter. It's a shame, We could of been friends.

A little bit later after Weaslebee, my name is called. I smirk and walk up.

I know what's going to happen so i'm not bothered.

''Hmm this is hard. You've been through a lot and your heart is filled with sorrow but behind that sorrow there is bravery.'' The sorting hat says. My mouth falls open but i close it quickly.

''What are you saying?!'' I whisper frantically.

''You would be a good Slytherin, but a great Griffindor.'' He whispers back.

I'm too stunned to say anything.

Suddenly the hat screams''GRIFFINDOR!'


I freeze. Gasps erupt around the room. I feel myself go cold.

Mcgonagall takes off the hat and tells me to take a seat.

I get up slowly and walk over to the Griffindor table. I can't believe it. I should be Slytherin not Griffindor.

I sit down beside Potter.

''Um, Welcome Malfoy.''

He says. I just nod. My head is reeling. Griffindor... Why?

Father is going to kill me. He's going to beat me black and blue. I feel myself shake.

''Malfoy? Are you ok? What's wrong?'' Potter whispers beside me.

I realise everyone is staring at me. I get up and walk as fast as i can down the hall.

''Malfoy!...Draco?!'' Potter yells behind me.

I just keep walking. As some as i'm outside the great hall i break into a sprint.

I race towards the boys bathroom. I lock myself in a stall and start shaking and crying.

I look at the broken glass beneath me. I stop sobbing, i pick up the glass and look at it.

I remember back at the Manor when Father hit me too hard and i blacked out.

It was the only way to escape the pain

I slowly pull up my sleeve and look at my arm covered in scars. From my father.

Maybe if i cut deep enough i'll black out for a while

I press the glass against my arm hard, and pull across. . The blood starts flowing, I feel a small bit dizzy but not enough.

Suddenly i hear a gasp beside me. I jump and drop the glass.

Potter stands there with his mouth hanging open. He races over to me and grabs my arm.

I yelp in pain and surprise. He loosens his grip a bit and looks at my arm. I try to pull my arm away but his grip is strong.

''Draco, Wha-What is this?!'' He whispers sadly.

I look at his face, it's kind but looks so sad.

I feel the tears falling. Suddenly i collapse and tell him everything.

The entire time he sits on the ground with me and wraps his arm around my shoulder, holding me tight.

Once i'm done he helps me stand up and says ''You'll be safe with me. I will help you.''

And with that he wraps his arms around me. I hug back feeling safe in his arms.

''Pl-Please don't t-tell anyone'' I plead. He looks un-happy but says ''Ok i won't i promise.''

After a couple of minutes we walk back into the great hall.

We sit back down in our places and start eating. I look up at Weaslbee.

'' I'm sorry about what i said earlier Weasly...'' I say quietly.

He looks surprised but says ''Thanks... And Call me Ron''

I smile a little. ''I'm Hermione'' The girl beside him says.

She smiles brightly and extands her hand, she has long brown curly hair and and big brown eyes.

I shake it quickly and say ''I'm Malfoy... I mean Draco, Call me Draco''

I see Potter smirk beside me. I shoot him a dirty look.

I better star calling him Harry. ''What are you smirking at Harry?'' I challenge.

''You have cream from your butterbeer on your face and he bursts out laughing. I wipe it away and slap him.

Soon we're all laughing. Maybe Griffindor won't be so bad.


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