Chapter 1: Daenerys Targaryen
As the carriages slowly made their way along the stone strewn dirt path Daenerys tried not to look her brother in the eye. However soon enough she need not try for through the misty forests and moors there it loomed. Ancient and imposing was the castle known as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as it stood solitary on a jutting rock beside the fathoms deep black lake.
"Turn and face me" Viserys drawled as he unlike Daenerys was not mesmerised by the castle and instead chose to sit fiddling with his mahogany wand.
Daenerys turned slowly, not wanting to look him in the eye as she knew what would come next. Every year Viserys would tell Daenerys about the importance of blood purity and how they were descended from Salazar Slytherin and the ancient and now extinct house of Valyria. This year would be no different she guessed for Viserys views were so extreme that he could not even tolerate their nephew Aegon Targaryen and niece Rhaenys Targaryen. Simply because their mother was a half blood.
"You are beginning fourth year and as such you are only a year away from your Owls. I will warn you more than ever that mudbloods and other filth should be ignored and treated as their names suggest". Viserys turned to her raising his voice slightly and Daenerys noticed the tone of his voice grew more vicious and full of hatred. "If I catch you even talking to a mudblood I will make sure you will regret the day our mother gave birth to you" Viserys spat out, his voice now full of malice.
I "Of course Viserys, I will do as you command" Daenerys said in a muffled voice. She knew better than to wake the dragon with him.
"Good, good. Finally we've reached the castle!" Viserys exclaimed as he totally ignored Daenerys presence once again and opened up the carriage door, letting in the cool autumn breeze.
Daenerys waited a few moments before opening up her own compartment door. Gathering her items she carefully exited the carriage, trying not to slip on the moist grass and made her way up to the entrance doors that lay wide open. Passing fellow students and giving a few a wave she suddenly noticed a silvery blond haired boy standing a few feet in front of her.
"MONTERYS!" she screeched in delight as she flung herself onto her best friends back, dropping all her items in the process and causing her hood to fall down.
"DAENERYS!" Monterys replied with a roar as he scooped her up and swung her around in a circle before once again gently placing her back on the ground.
"I've missed you over the summer" Daenerys giggled lightly as she picked up her now damp bag that lay carelessly strewn on the ground. " Being cooped up in Dragonstone was hell without someone else but Viserys!"
" Well I couldn't come visit cause I was on holiday in Antartica studying the Merpeople with my cousin Aurion". Monterys turned round and only seemed to notice the dreary landscape that Hogwarts was situated on now. "Let's get inside, I'm freezing".
With that both Daenerys and Monterys made their way up to the great doors of Hogwarts which thankfully still hadn't been closed due to the dreadful conditions. Pushing their way through the throngs of pupils they entered the great hall and made their way to the Slytherin table. As Daenerys passed the Ravenclaw table someone caught her eye. Turning quickly to check Viserys wasn't watching her, Daenerys slipped onto the table and turned to the person.
"Missandei" Daenerys whispered as she embraced the girl, trying to ignore the people staring at her and wondering why a Pureblood Slytherin would be hugging a Ravenclaw Muggle Born. "It's been so long".
"Yes my friend it has been a long time" Missandei whispered back as she too tried to ignore the obnoxious people who continued to stare at them.
"I promise I will see and talk to you tomorrow, it's just..." she indicated towards Viserys who sat laughing with his fellow Slytherin cronies.
"Go go, their will be plenty time tomorrow to reminisce about past years at the school" Missandei said as she shooed away Daenerys from the Ravenclaw table. She knew how cruel and unforgiving Viserys could be when it came to fraternising with muggle borns and she did not wish for her to be the cause of any torment to Daenerys.
Daenerys lightly jogged to catch up to Monterys before reaching the Slytherin table. Sliding onto the wooden benches they then grinned as they looked at each other before turning round to face their fellow pupils. As far as Daenerys could see only a few had already sat down at the table. These included her brother, Joffrey Lannister the yellow haired worm, Tommen Lannister another yellow haired pureblood manic and Ramsey Bolton the creepiest boy in the school.
"QUIET DOWN NOW STUDENTS" a booming voice commanded as it echoed around the cavernous great hall.
Daenerys turned to the staff table to try and see who it was. Scanning the lines of teachers she noticed Headmaster Professor Lannister with his wand out and standing up on his chair.
"What's my uncle going to do, after all he is a Halfblood dwarf" Joffrey cruelly chuckled as he indicated the Headmaster who could barely see over the table when sitting down.
"Joff you know Uncle Tyrion is only a dwarf cause his mother was half goblin" Tommen said quietly as he knew that Joffrey could go mental at any moment.
But Joffrey did not have time to reply for at that moment the last of the pupils straggled into the hall and began to take their seats. At the Slytherin table one of Daenerys friends Alyssa Belaerys and Aenar Belaerys sat beside her and Monterys along with her nephew Aegon.
"Hi everyone" Daenerys whispered as once again the Headmaster stood up and began to speak. Daenerys wanting to hear what words of wisdom he might give this year she immediately silenced her whispers.
"Welcome back everyone to another year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, like every year our caretaker Mr Sparrow has reminded me to tell you that any sort of joke shop item is banned and the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds for all who do not wish to die a painful death" at that the Headmaster gave out a small chuckle and then continued on." Once again I welcome our new first years to the school and I hope that all will enjoy another year here. Now I've done enough talking so dig in!"
At once all the plates and goblets were filled with food and drink a plenty and every student began to dig into the marvellous feast at hand. Daenerys began to fill her plate and others at the Slytherin table did also.
"So Aenar and Alyssa where did you spend your summer break?" Daenerys asked, curious to know where some of her best friends had spent their holidays.
"Well" began Aenar with an approving glance from Alyssa. "We went to stay with our Aunt Jaenara in Hawaii where she owns an Island. It was great, the waters are warm and they team with fish and other magical creatures".
"That sounds...nice" Daenerys finished lamely as she grew slightly more depressed at the thought of her holidays cooped up in Dragonstone. "So where's Aelo..."
At that minute an attractive girl with long silvery blond hair came strutting along the hall, ignoring the boys from the other houses who turned to look at this girl. She then came to a stop at Daenerys but totally ignored her.
"Aenar and Alyssa, you left me on the carriage" she said in a frustrated tone of voice as she looked down at the two and shot them daggers. Only then did she seem to notice the girl and boy sitting right in front of her. "Daenerys and... Monterys, how delightful to see you".
"Aelora" both Daenerys and Monterys said with brief nods towards the arrogant girl who stood beside them.
"Move up Monterys will you?" Aelora said as she proceeded to create a wedge between Daenerys and Monterys and squeeze herself in. Pulling up her own plate Aelora piled it with vegetables before tucking in.
"Honestly" Alyssa muttered to Daenerys in a hushed tone as she gave Aelora a dirty look. " She thinks she's the best when we look the exact same. Then how she acts around you, as though she's more attractive". At that Alyssa snorted with laughter at the idea of Aelora thinking she was more fair than Daenerys.
Daenerys let out a giggle along with Alyssa and tried to ignore the look of suspicion that Aelora was sending the two girls way. She then feeling the rumbling of her stomach proceeded to dig into the food that lay in front of her.
After a few hours the Headmaster once again addressed them before sending them all to their common rooms. Daenerys, Alyssa, Monterys and Aenar all went off ahead of the crowds so as not to be blocked into the hall when they all rushed to escape. Reaching the Slytherin dungeon they all said the password before bustling in and exhausted whispered good night to each other. At that Daenerys and Alyssa made their way to their own dormitory where they they changed quickly and crawled beneath the covers that rested upon their four poster beds. Daenerys turned to face the canopy of her bed and lay their quietly listening to the water lapping against the windows and walls of the room. Closing her eyes, her head was soon filled with images of dragons with her riding on the back of them.