Chapter 2. Yay.

"Scorpius Malfoy!" called out Professor McGonagall. It looks like she didn't want to give up the tradition of her helping Sort the first years, even if she was Headmistress.

Scorpius gave her a nervous glance. They had really started talking on the boat ride to Hogwarts. She had really enjoyed talking to him about their future classes.

Rose's thoughts were interrupted by the Sorting Hat calling out "Slytherin!" Scorpius gave Rose a small smile as he made his way over to the Slytherin. She watched her cousin be sorted into Gryffindor, until it was finally her turn.

From the stool, she could see the whole Great Hall. She was looking directly at Scorpius when the hat said, "Ugh, so many Weasleys! At least this has a bit of Granger mixed in. Hmmm... I'd say... Gryffindor!"

Rose grinned as she made her way over to where all of her cousins were sitting. They all congratulated her, but did it as they rolled their eyes. Of course Rose was going to get into Gryffindor. After all, she and Hugo are the only kids that have 100% Trio blood inside of them!

Rose was the last person to be sorted, so now it was time for all of them to enjoy the feast.

"Oh, Rosielina!" called Victorie from down the table. She used the nickname that Rose only liked when Victorie or her sister used it, because it sounded so pretty with their slight French accents. "Grandmaman Weasley would like a picture of the family, so meet in the common room after the feast, yes?"

"Of course, Victorie. I just want to talk to someone for a few minutes after the feast, but after that, I'll go straight to the common room."

Sure enough, after the feast, Rose found herself searching frantically for a certain little blonde boy. For some reason, her insides were telling her that he was right outside the door to the Great Hall and sure enough, there he was, waiting.

"Hi," she said, beaming at him.

"Hey," he replied sadly.

"Well? You made it into Slytherin!" she said, trying to sound excited for him and her both.

"Yes, I know. I just-" he blushed.

"You just?"

"Oh, never mind. I'll see you in class tomorrow!" he said, then just turned around and headed towards the dungeons, leaving Rose confused and with a bit of unexplained sadness.

"Woah, that was a really great class!" exclaimed Albus, right after coming out of

Transfiguration. "What class do we have next, Rosie?"

"Oh honestly, do you need me for everything?" she asked, rolling her eyes.

"You know I do," said Albus, grinning at his cousin.

"Alright, alright. Next we have...potions," she said, making a face.

"Hey, don't make that face," complained Albus. "I'm named after dad's Potions master!"

"Well mum says that dad was rubbish at Potions! said Rose. "What if...what if I'm rubbish at Potions?

"You won't be," came a voice from behind them.

"Oh, hello Scorpius," greeted Rose, knowing it was him without even having to turn around. "Stay," she added to Albus, who looked like he was about to walk away.

"What makes you so sure that I won't be rubbish at Potions?" Rose asked, curious.

"My dad says that Snape was usually harsh on Gryffindors," explained Scorpius, "so now the Headmistress wants everyone to give Potions a chance, which is why she hired Professor Taracula. I hear she goes as easy as a Hogwarts teacher can get."

"Oooh, Uncle Ron won't like that," smirked Albus, walking away with some fellow Gryffindors.

"What does he mean?" Scorpius asked, staring at Albus' retreating figure.

"Oh, nothing, he's just going to be furious that I have it easy at Potions while he had it so hard," Rose explained.

"He seems pretty harsh," joked Scorpius.

"Oh yeah, he's the worst out there," agreed Rose.

Potions passed by fairly quickly: everyone was still laughing thanks to the giggling potion that they had to brew.

"That was-the best-class ever!" Albus managed to say, still giggling uncontrollably.

"I know, I know!" agreed Rose, swinging an arm around Albus. "Potions isn't dreadful at all!"

"It certainly was fun," said Scorpius, also swinging an arm around Albus. It's amazing what a simple conversation about Qquidditch could do to form friendships. Of course, Rose had stayed out of the conversation and payed attention the the professor, but out of the corner of her eye, she could see Scorpius and Albus smiling and cracking jokes.

"I love Hogwarts," sighed Rose with happiness.

Alright. I'm working on the 4th chapter right about now.