We had just stepped into Flourish and Botts, when we saw Lucius Malfoy and his son Draco, right where we arranged to meet them.

"Hello Severus, Samantha," Mr. Malfoy said.

"Hello Lucius," my uncle replied. "Kids go over to Florean Fortescue's and get some ice cream while us adults talk."

"Yes Uncle," I said as he handed me two Galleons and Mr. Malfoy did the same. I turned to leave and Draco followed.

"So Draco," I said. "Excited to start at Hogwarts?"

"Of course I am," he spat.

"Well, you don't have to say it with that tone of voice," I said.

"Sorry Sam," he said.

"Yeah, that's right," I said laughing. "So what does do you think you'll be in?"

"Slytherin of course," he said. "I suppose it'll be the same for you."

"Possibly."

"What do you mean possibly, of course you'll be in Slytherin, yout uncle is the Head of Slytherin, you can't not be in it," he said.

"Well it's not up to me," I said. "It's up to the Sorting Hat."

"Well I doubt you'll be anywhere but Slytherin," he said.

"Yeah," I said very unsure. "So, did you hear that Harry Potter is coming to Hogwarts this year."

"My father told me all about it. I can't believe he was raised by Muggles. Fowl creatures Muggles are."

"Draco! Muggles are people too."

"Barely."

"You're a right foul git I hope you know."

"You often remind me."

"I remind you often, because you often need reminding Draco."

"Anyway, I can't wait til our second year, I want to join the Quidditch team."

"I bet you'll be a seeker."

"Of course I'll be a seeker Sam."

"I think I'm most excited for Potions class."

"That's because your uncle is the professor, he'll no doubt favor you over the others. And me of course."

"I don't think he'll favor me over the others."

"Oh yeah, and what makes you think that?"

"Well he never favors me over others Draco. And besides, I asked him not to."

"Of course you did."

"I love Hogwarts," I sighed. "It's so nice that finally after living there the past year I can finally attend myself."

I think I should give you guys a little back story so you don't get confused. My name is Samantha Snape. My father was Severus Snape's older brother. They had the same mother, but Uncle's faver adopted my father, that's how my last name is Snape also. Both of my parents are pure bloods, so naturally I am too. Unfortunately, my parents died when I was a baby, and my uncle took me in to raise me. He was into all sorts of bad things then, and often times I'd be sharing a crib with Draco Malfoy while his mother Narcissa watched us while Uncle and Mr. Malfoy were off with the Death Eaters. But then Uncle saw the bad in their doings and secretly became a spy for Albus Dumbledore. (He had to keep p the appearances of still being a bad guy, so visits to the Malfoy Manor were very often. And Draco was my best friend; even though he was a right foul git.) He went on to work at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry and my mohter's mother would watch me during the school year and Uncle would visit on holidays. But, last summer, my grandmother took ill and died, so for the past year, I've been living at Hogwarts with Uncle. I had to stay in the room for the most part but it was fantastic just being there. And I definitely loved spending more time with Uncle, and getting private lessons in Potions.

"You're lucky you got to be at the castle early."

"Yeah-" I started but was interrupted.

"Come on kids," Mr. Malfoy said. "Samantha, you're going to stay the night at the Manor so you can board the train with the others."

"Alright," I said standing up and hugging Uncle. "I'll see you tomorrow, Professor Snape."