Times Change.

As soon as the first rays of the sun splashed on me, I awoke with a start, feeling confused. I was never an early riser. But realization dawned on me, and I smiled wide.

I am going to Hogwarts today!

Ever since James had been there last year, I had been dying to go. And I'll not be there alone. I'll have Albus too! He is my favorite cousin.

"Rose dear? Are you awake? Get up soon, remember we have to leave for King's Cross early."

"Yes, mum." I said, running off to do my chores.

In half an hour, I stood in front of the mirror, examining myself. I had my brand new Hogwarts uniform, and I smiled. I am looking forward to Hogwarts. I've read all my first year books, and mum gave me some books to look up at Hogwarts library. She told me not to worry if someone called me a know-it-all, and to tell the person to mind his own business.

"Rose, come sweetheart, we're leaving."

I saw my dad dragging the suitcase and I followed him, nervousness starting to strain my slightly freckled face. Dad noticed it, gave me a wink, and kept horns behind mum's head, who was consoling Hugo that he'll go next year.

I crossed my hands, but gave a smirk to my dad, shaking my head. Dad magicked the suitcase to stand near the garage, and kneeled beside me, until he came upto my eye level.

"Rose." He breathed. "My baby, right? And she's off to Hogwarts already!" He traced the outline of my face. "Just don't do anything stupid there, won't you?"

"Let me think dad." I said, pouting. "Mum reckons there couldn't be a bigger rule breaker than you, and you are advising me not to."

I heard mum snigger slightly behind, and dad scowled at her. "The thing is, Rosie," He said, straightening up, "I want you to be the better person."

I rolled my eyes heavenwards, and jumped as Albus' head appeared from the flames in the fire place.

"Rose." He shouted. "Do you want to miss the train? Mum and dad are fretting around-"
I heard him wince as a hand grabbed his neck and he vanished. Uncle Harry's head appeared in his place. "Morning, Ron, Hermione." He nodded. Then he turned behind and shouted. "What d'you think Albus? I've not taught you to do that properly yet."

"You people hurry, and be there by the next half an hour, or we'll have no pressure not waiting. We're already late." Uncle Harry said, and winked at my horrified face before he vanished.

"Okay, time to move."
We all got in our car, and dad started the engine. Mum had a worried face.

"Ron," She said. "This is the first time you are taking us in the car with you in control." She leaned in to him. "Are you sure you passed through the driving test without…er…any cheating?" She said quickly in undertone.

Dad chuckled, and said. "No, Herms, I'll have you there like a pro. Ever heard, Rosie?"
He leaned in to me. "That I was a driving pro?"

"Is it true mum?" I asked her, smirking at my dad's crestfallen face.

"No. He, in fact, drove a flying car so badly that he crashed it in the Hogwarts Whomping Willow." Mum said, winking at dad. "Oh, and Ron, stop calling me Herms. Sounded like Percy's owl."

Within minutes, we were battling the crowds at the King Cross station. We reached the barrier between platform nine and ten.

"Well, who wants to go first?" Mum asked.

"Me!" Hugo and I said. We looked at each other.
"Us?" I asked him. He nodded, looking at me sourly. I guess he wasn't over with the jealousy of me going to Hogwarts this year.

We ran for the barrier and came to the other side clean. I looked for Albus.

"That git, Harry." Dad said in undertone. "Told us to hurry and he isn't here yet.
"Oh he is." Mum pointed, a few feet away. And sure enough, we saw them.

I gave a squeal, and hugged Albus, he patted me clumsily. "Oh Al." I said. "Weird as it was, I was about to think you weren't coming!"

"Hey hey, get a grip, kids." It was James. He had the I've-found-something look in his face complete with a nasty grin. "Hey!" He beckoned the adults. "Guess what? I found Teddy and Victoire…" he flashed a triumphant gesture- " Kissing."

Oh, old news. Vic confided this to me last year.
"Wow. If they get married, he can really become a part of our family!" Albus said in awe.

I became bored with the talk and looked around. Students, dressed in muggle attire and uniform were kissing there parents good bye. I saw Vic with aunt Fleur. She winked at me.

I saw three people huddled in a corner, speaking something secretively. There was a man who looked so resembling to the boy, and there was a woman. I immediately recognized them. The Malfoys

Dad had told me lots about the Malfoys. They were obsessed with pureblood tradition and dark arts, although mum says that pertains to only Lucius Malfoy who is currently rotting away in Azkaban. When it comes to facts, I agree to my mum, because, as she puts it, "Ron is sometimes as stereotypic as the Malfoys."

"Beat him in every test, Rosie. Thank god you inherited your mom's brains." Dad said, referring to Scorpius, the boy who resembled his dad Draco, and also the son of Astoria Malfoy.

"Don't be too close to him, though. Granddad Weasley will never forgive you if you married a pureblood."

I hardly registered what dad was saying. I wad busy staring at the boy. Scorpius.

No one has the right to jump to conclusion about a kid just because of his lineage. I never had believed in such nonsense.

I saw Scorpius turn to my side when his parents were talking to each other. I stood unblinkingly, gazing into his eyes. He gave a nod, a smile and turned back.

I smirked at my dad. Oh, he is going to be so disappointed when he comes to know.
When he comes to know, that Rose Weasley and Scorpius Malfoy will make great friends.