A/N: So this came quicker than expected. I had to write it all down before I forgot :P Please remember to read, enjoy and most importantly, REVIEW!
"Diagon Alley!" Alex shouted into the flames. He disappeared in literally a cloud of smoke.
"Diagon Alley!" James said, quite quietly. He still disappeared though. James was quite shy most of the time. I knew why, but I was the only one. He was being bullied by a boy in Hogwarts, but I didn't know his name, he never told me. I was begging him to tell Professor Slughorn, or Professor Flitwick, the head of Raven claw, but he refused. I was so worried about him. James was slowly retreating into himself, and soon I was going to lose my brother as a friend. Mum was convinced he was just going through a hormonal stage, but I knew better. Whilst I was lost in my thoughts, Charlie and Matt had both had their turn.
"Jess? Jess, sweetie, get in the fire." Mum gently shook me until I came out of my worry for James. Flooing was very interesting. The fire burned green, and it didn't even hurt a little bit. And the fact that it could transport you to any fire in the world, just made it even more amazing. I climbed in, enjoying the feeling of the flames licking at my arms. It was warm, but not enough to even break a sweat.
"Diagon Alley!" I said. Then the thought that Diagon Alley sounded a lot like diagonally crossed my mind.
"Tuck your elbows in, dear!" Mum shouted just as I disappeared. The feeling of being sucked through an airtight tube overcame me. Then I was spinning left, right, up, down, seeing random rooms with people inside, for no more than a millisecond before I was off to the next house. This went on for about 4 seconds until I was thrown out of the fireplace into a very dark and spooky room. Hmm I thought. This doesn't seem like a pub. I stood up, and brushed myself down. Then I heard someone entering this room. I squeaked and hid behind the nearest thing to me. Which turned out to be a glass display case.
"Shit." I muttered. A man entered with white blonde hair, ever so slightly receding hairlines, combed over to one side. He had grey eyes and was impeccably dressed. Then a man appeared at the counter.
"Ah, hello. I was wondering if you got my special order? Only, my father wanted it so he could finish his collection. You know how short tempered he is when he wants something." The strange man said.
"Why of course, Mr Malfoy! How is Lucius doing? And Narcissa? You know, out of all these years, I have never yet met her." The man behind the counter said.
"Oh, they are fine. Mother doesn't like Knockturn Alley. Oh, and I'm in a bit of a rush, so could you get it quickly? I'm just going to look around." The man called Malfoy appeared at my side. I let out a little scream. "Hello, miss. I have a feeling that you aren't meant to be here. What's your name?"
"J-J-Jess. Jess C-Cooper." I stuttered. "S-sorry, but who are you?"
"Pleased to meet you Jess. I'm Draco Malfoy. Which year are you in at Hogwarts?" Draco said, shaking my hand. Up close, he was quite good looking, for his age. Apart from a few crows feet at the edge of his eyes.
"Um, I'm starting Hogwarts tomorrow. Where am I, and how do I get to Diagon Alley?" I asked, as polite as possible.
"Hmm, you look familiar. Are you related to Charlie Cooper by any chance?" He asked. "And if you wait 5 minutes, I will take you back to Diagon Alley, if you want."
"Yes, I am related to Charlie. And Alex, James and Matt. How do you know Charlie?" I asked, still being polite. This man was very charming. "If you would be so kind, can you take me back? This place is a bit scary." To my surprise, Draco burst out laughing.
"Charlie is in my son's year. His name is Scorpius. But Scorpius is in Slytherin, so I have never met your brother. And of course I can take you back!" He said, still chuckling. "Say, are you the youngest? Which house do you want to be in? You certainly have the beauty of a Ravenclaw. You seem quite clever as well. I sense you are trying to figure out why I am laughing, aren't you? Well, when I was a first year, my father took me here, and I was terrified too. But it's not that bad, if you can take care of yourself. Which I don't think you can, unless you already have a wand, and know some spells."
"I am the youngest, yes. Well, my family have been in Ravenclaw for over 150 years. Apart from weird great-uncle Mark, who was a Hufflepuff. But he didn't count. I obviously don't want to disappoint my family, but I also want to break the mould. Maybe be Gryffindor. But I'm really not sure." Draco smirked. At this point, the man behind the counter walked back into the room.
"Oh! Hello, miss. May I ask what you are doing in my shop, and if you have no idea, leave. Now." The man started off cheery but then scowled and got angry.
"Calm, Burke. Jess here just got a little lost. Can I have my parcel please, and then we will leave." Draco said, almost like he was talking to a dog. He nudged my elbow whilst speaking.
"Well, here it is. That will be 300 Galleons and 13 Sickles please." He handed over the package. My eyes widened. The pack was really small. Our family wasn't poor, but we weren't rolling in it. Draco handed over the money without batting an eyelid.
"Come on Jess. Let's go." Draco led me from the shop, and towards Diagon Alley. "Sorry about him, Jess. His father and uncle owned this shop. He gets very protective about his possessions. Now, we really must rush. Your parents are probably hysterical." Draco broke out into a light jog, past a sign pointing to Diagon Alley. Soon enough, I was wrapped into my, as predicted, hysterical mother, who was sobbing into my shoulder whilst hugging me.
"Jess! Oh my goodness, Jess! I didn't know where you had gone! I was so worried! Are you okay?" Mum said, shaking with her tears. I tried soothing her by rubbing her back.
"I'm fine mum. I Flooed to the wrong place. Where was it, Draco?" I looked up at Draco, who was standing awkwardly next to my dad. "Oh and this is my dad. I'm guessing you know my mother?" He nodded.
"Hello. Nice to meet you. Are you okay, Mrs Cooper?" Draco said, holding his hand out to my dad, who shook it gratefully. "I found her in Borgin and Burkes, down in Knockturn Alley.
"Mmhmm. I'm fine. Oh, I'm so glad that you found her and not someone else. Please, take some money for your troubles." Mum tried handing him 7 Galleons.
"Mrs Cooper, it was no trouble at all. Jess is a very nice girl. Oh look, here comes Astoria and Scorpius! Over here, guys!" Draco waved at them. I turned to look, and nearly fell over. The boy walking towards me was gorgeous! He definitely had Draco's genes in him, with white blond hair and grey eyes. But he was so much nicer looking. I turned bright red, and hid behind my fringe.
"Um, Hello. Scorpion, is it?" I asked, even though I knew his name was Scorpius. I pretended to be bored, and checked my nails, but I kept looking up at him. I wasn't fooling him, or anyone.
"Scorpius, actually. You are?" He said, flashing his brilliantly white teeth in a perfect smile. I almost fainted. His voice was sexy too. It must have broken, because it was quite deep. I smiled nervously.
"My name is Jess. How are you?" I looked up towards my parents, who were in deep conversation about the price of robes these days, and how they were so much cheaper when they were kids. I cringed.
"I'm fine, Jess. I love the name Jess. I'm guessing you are starting Hogwarts tomorrow? Your brothers... Alex, James, Charlie and Matt? Any others?" Scorpius was as charming as his father.
"Yes, I start Hogwarts tomorrow. Is it fun? Yep, those are my brothers. I'm the youngest child of the lot. Get's annoying when you have 4 overprotective brothers. Are you an only child?" I said, smiling shyly, knowing I was nowhere near as gorgeous as him.
"Yes. See, I'd say you were lucky to have brothers. I get very lonely." Scorpius reached out and tucked my fringe behind my ear. "There, that's better. You're very beautiful, you know." Where his fingers touched me, my cheek burned. Then I realised all of our parents where watching us, and we both turned bright red. "Well, I need to go buy some treats for my owl, Zeus. See you tomorrow, maybe? On the train?" And he left. I was speechless. And hopelessly in love.
"Come on, Jess, we are meeting up with Emily, Oliver and Sophie in half an hour, and I need to get your robes fitted. Jess?" Mum said. I was still gawping at Scorpius' retreating back. I snapped out of it and followed her to Madam Malkin's. After 10 minutes, we were leaving there and walking into the pet shop. I walked in, and saw the most gorgeous pure white kitten with one black ear. It's hair was very long, and it had brilliant emerald eyes.
"I want this one." I said, scooping it out of it's bed and hugging it. It replied my purring and snuggling into me. It even started nibbling my ear. I giggled and swatted it away. "And I'm calling it Stella."
Hope you like it :) and I couldn't help but using a Harry Potter reference. I forgot the disclaimer, but you know I don't own Harry Potter. I wish! Remember to R&R! Flowers xxx