A/N: This is a shorter chapter than the last on because I wanted to get something out. I need to be clear on few things.

1) This story is going to skip around a lot. I'm doing a lot on this one particular day because it's their first so it's important. Normally I will go from first year to third, Christmas to summer, 11 to 15. It'll slow down once i get to the age i want them to be. So for the next chapter i want to do after these common room scenes are done is after Christmas break. after that it'll be the last day of the school year. If you have something in particular you want to see tell me in a review and it might happen.

2) I still need a beta for it. If you want the job you've got it. Please ask me! I need one!

3) Tell me if these chapters are any good. I'm not sure.

4) Disclaimer: I AM NOT J.K. ROWLING, SO DUH, I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER!

September 1st, 2017: Ravenclaw common room

"This is the common room for Ravenclaw." The prefect boy informed the first-years, Scorpius and Eric among them. "This space can be used by anyone of us Ravenclaws. As you have just noticed, unlike other, less intellectual houses, we require a riddle to be solved to gain access. None of that easy password stuff here. In the common room, you can study, read, do homework, or converse with your peers. But you must do it quietly." The prefect droned on and on, causing Eric to roll his eyes. "There will be no rough housing, no fighting and absolutely no pranks!"

Leaning over to Scorpius, Eric whispered, "That's one rule I know I won't be following."

Scorpius struggled to hold back laughter but snapped back to attention when another prefect, a tall black haired girl rushed down the stairs to the girls' dormitories.

"Peter, are you boring the first years to death again?" The girl scolded. "I thought we had a word about that."

"Carey, I wasn't boring them to death. I was informing them of the rules." Peter protested.

"So, in other words, you were boring them to death." Carey teased. Turning her attention to the first years, "I am sorry for subjecting you lot to Peter. I was supposed to handle orientation this year, but I had to attend to some other matters first." Looking back at Peter, she said, "I can take it from now." Peter huffed then stormed up the stairs to the boy's dormitories.

"Okay, new kids!" Carey clapped her hands to get everyone's attention. "I hope Peter didn't give you the impression that all Ravenclaws are like that, because we're not. We joke around as much as any other house, except that we require our jokes to be politically correct."

"I think I like her," Scorpius whispered to Eric.

"Same here mate." Eric agreed.

"Unfortunately, the rules that Peter gave you are one hundred percent real." Carey continued. "I wish it weren't so, but it is. So if I see anyone breaking the rules, I may be forced to give them detention."

"Now I am here to help you with anything you lot need. Just approach me and ask. As I prefer a personal touch, I'll let you know a bit about me. My name is Carey Collins, and I am in sixth year. I like to write stories and I enjoy walking by the lake. And to all you, young men out there, yes, I do have a boyfriend." There were a number of audible sighs, Scorpius's among them. "His name is Carl and he's a Gryffindorprefect. Peter over there is also in my year. There are two other fifth year prefects, Marne Maled and Craig Gleeson. They're on patrol now. Talk to me or the others if you have a problem." Carey finished her speech, and directed them to their dorms.

After climbing two flights of stairs, Scorpius and Eric found they were in the same dorm with three other boys. Sean Lake, Will Dolan, and Tim Cong.

When they opened the door, they found that the other boys were already there.

"Hello. I'm Scorpius." He introduced himself. "That's Eric."

"I know." Will said it as if he was accusing them of something. "The likes of you shouldn't be here." Will spat on the ground.

Scorpius just stared. He had known this might happen, he had expected it. However, he had never actually dealt directly with the hatred against his family. His parents had kept him sheltered. They had not kept it a secret, certainly, but this was the first time he had to face it.

Thankfully, Eric had dealt with it before; else, the staring match might have lasted all night. Pulling Scorpius out of the way, he glared back at Will, and then at the other two. They weren't saying anything, but neither were they helping. "You lot listen and listen good. I don't care about your prejudice about my family or Scorpius's. It's simple minded and petty. We aren't our parents, obviously, and we have no hatred of any of you. Yet. Do not give me a reason to hate you." Eric said his voice firm.

"Is that a threat?" Will's voice was a bit shaky now.

"Do you want it to be?" Eric smirked at the boy, and then faced the other two. "Take that as a warning."

Then, as if nothing had happened, he strode over to his bed and prepared to sleep.