A/N: So, here is my chapter. I'm super excited to be doing a story with my friend. I have never written a story about the "Potter Kids", as I like to call them, so I hope I do ok. Enjoy and please review. I love reviews and live off them. It also makes me want to continue my stories.
Chapter Two
My World Turned Upside Down
"So Potter, I guess you'll be expecting special treatment this year, now that daddy will be underfoot?" I heard Malfoy sneer.
"What are you talking about Malfoy?" I said sharply. I don't know what I was doing, talking to him, but he made me curious. Did he know something about what the adults were always whispering about? I realized I said something wrong when I noticed his eyes light up and that stupid smirk of his came back into place.
"Oh, so you don't know?" he almost laughed. "Well then, I wouldn't dare spoil the surprise for you. " I heard him cackle and leave the area. Dom turned to me and all I could do was shrug. There was nothing more we could say about it so she said goodbye and left.
I nervously sat in the carriage on the train. I hoped Dominque's prefect meeting wouldn't be too long as I hated sitting by myself. Dom was my only real friend as the other girls only wanted to be my friend because of my famous dad. Sometimes that was a curse. My mind started to wander as I stared out the carriage's window. I didn't realize I was staring when a flash of platinum blonde hair passed by. It took a few seconds to register that I was seeing Scorpius Malfoy slinking past in the corridor again. I don't know why I just didn't turn my head but I for some reason, my eyes remained staring at him. Maybe it was the sun streaming in through the windows but he looked heaven sent. I finally shook my head. "Get a hold of yourself, Lily," I whispered to myself. "He's a Malfoy. And that thing he said about my dad? What was he going on about?"
Thinking about my dad made me remember my father's old stories from his days at Hogwarts. He used to have an ongoing war with Scorpius' father, Draco. Oh, the awful things he used to talk about. How anyone could be so cruel to another person was beyond my reasoning. But then again, I know how cruel Scorpius was to my family. No, he was definitely NOT an angel. That was almost laughable. I decided to stop thinking about Malfoy so I opened a book that Dominique had loaned me an extremely long time ago. I just couldn't stop reading and rereading it. It wasn't long before Dominique came back into the carriage.
We talked about all sorts of things as the ride to the school continued. We soon had to change into our robes and then the train started to slow down. Every time the train slowed down, I got butterflies in my stomach. I know I've been at the school for 5 years now but it never fails to happen. I guess I inherited my father's love for the school. It was one of a few places I felt truly welcome. "Come on," Dom said, bringing me out of my musings. "I want to get a carriage with Lorcan."
I rolled my eyes and laughed. "When do we ever NOT get something with Lorcan?" I asked. As I followed her down to the carriages, I caught Malfoy out of the corner of my eye. The moonlight played the same tricks as the sun did. Or maybe his hair just had a light of its own? Either way, I couldn't help but stare at him.
"I can't wait to see your expression at the Great Feast tonight, Potter!" Scorpius laughed.
"Leave me alone," came my reply. Gods, could I have sounded anymore stupid?
"Lily," yelled Dom. "Come on."
"Better run along, Potter. Don't want to keep them waiting." I watched as Malfoy walked away with his friends, laughing the entire time.
I turned to Dom and quickly made my way over to her. Once inside the carriage, I took a seat next to Lysander as Dom was already busy with Lorcan. "So, did you enjoy your summer holiday?" he asked me.
I looked down at my clasped hands and nodded my head. I was never one for polite conversation… or any conversations for that matter. I was extremely shy, inheriting that part from my mum. I mean, she used to tell me how shy she was around almost everyone because she was the youngest Weasley and the only girl. I came out of my daydreams, I have a horrible habit of doing that, and noticed the twins and Dom talking in hushed tones about the big secret. I couldn't have cared less when I saw the ever omniscient structure ahead of us.
Hogwarts castle was impressive. Inside, I was as giddy as a 1st year. On the outside, I remained cool and collected. It's amazing I ended up in Slytherin. I guess I just wanted to be with Dom so badly that during the sorting ceremony I had asked the hat to put me wherever it was going to put her. I never knew I'd be in Slytherin when every other Potter was put into Gryffindor. I thought my parents were going to go ballistic when they found out. Quite the opposite. They just told me that they were proud of me no matter what house I was placed into. My parents were always trying to be the best parents… or the coolest. Sometimes it bugged me that they were so understanding. I don't think that my brothers, or myself, ever got into trouble by their standards. So, in essence, Hogwarts was my home away from home. It was a place where I could get away from my famous parents.
The carriages stopped and everyone was starting to pile out. Lysander, ever the gallant male, helped me descend the stairs. "Thanks," I managed to whisper. I made my way to the main entrance and walked up the massive front steps. I had to keep my excitement under control as we entered the Great Hall. I sat down at the Slytherin table and chanced a glance up to the ceiling. The sky was clear and twinkling stars were as bright as ever. It was almost as if the floating candles weren't even needed for light but still flickered as if a cool wind was blowing. I felt something tapping my shoulder.
"Lils, look at the professors' table," Dom whispered. I turned my attention to the head table and noticed a few empty chairs. "Isn't it odd?"
"What do you mean?" I asked, not registering what she could be talking about.
"Why is the table almost deserted? The professors are usually seated by the time we enter."
I finally realized what she was saying and started to wonder what was going on. I was just going to tell her that maybe they were busy when Headmistress McGonagall stood up. Everyone stopped talking and turned their attention to her. Then, the door to the Great Hall opened and the 1st years followed Hagrid up to the front of the room. I didn't really pay attention to the sorting ceremony. Instead, I kept looking at all the empty chairs usually occupied by professors. I was brought back to the present when a roar of applause sounded, signaling the end of the ceremony.
McGonagall stood again and raised her hands for silence. When everyone had calmed down, she spoke. "Welcome, students, to another magical year. As always, I ask you all to not wander into the Forbidden Forest without the accompaniment of a professor. Trips to Hogsmede are for years three and up with a signed permission form." I tuned out the usually back to school speech and rules and looked down the table.
I saw Scorpius leaning back in his chair, lazily picking something off his robes. It was probably dust from the trip up to the castle. I don't know why I kept staring at him but I couldn't help myself. I probably would have kept staring if he hadn't winked at me. Blushing, I looked down at the empty plate in front of me. When I cautioned a look back up, he was paying attention to what the headmistress was saying.
"Now, many of you are probably wondering why half the staff is missing from the table," McGonagall continued. It seemed as though she was getting excited as she continued on with her speech. "Well, I have the extreme pleasure of announcing our new professors for the coming year. First, teaching Ancient Runes and new Head of House for Hufflepuff: Professor Susan Bones." I heard the Hufflepuff table erupt in cheers as a woman I didn't recognize made her way through the door behind the head table. "Since Professor Flitwick retired last year, I have been in talks with our next professor. I am pleased to introduce our new Charms professor: Professor Hermione Weasley." Again, the Gryffindors cheered. I looked over to Rose and Hugo and saw their mouths hanging open in shock. I felt so bad for them. Their mum was going to be their teacher.
Next, we were introduced to the twins mum, Luna Scamander as our new Divination teacher and Head of Ravenclaw. I thought that was a good choice and that maybe I'd finally learn something. The next person to enter the room was a splitting image of Scorpius. Draco Malfoy was to be our new Potions teacher and our new Head of House. I almost felt bad for Scorpius, having your father here to watch over your every move, when a flash of red caught my eye. No, this couldn't be happening. Not here… not in my safe place- my home away from home. I watched in horror as McGonagall announced that Professor Ginevra Potter would be taking over Transfiguration. My whole existence would be ruined because my mum would be here. How was I to cope now? Dom gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze before the headmistress cleared her throat for silence.
As soon as the room quieted, she continued. "It gives me great pleasure to announce our final professor. He will be taking over our Defense Against the Dark Arts post and Head Gryffindor House. Please, join with me in welcoming, none other than, Professor Harry Potter!"
"NO!" I screamed but was drowned out by the sounds of shouts and applause. Dom put her arms around my shoulders from behind and held me to her. I can't believe that BOTH of my parents were here and BOTH were going to be teaching. As I was contemplating this, I was also wondering if I could get out of either class. This was going to be one hell of a year. My whole world turned upside down.
A/N: Next chapter is my friend's chapter. Stay tuned...
