AN: This is the beginning of the Hogwarts experience for Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy.
Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.
The Sorting
Later, it was time for the first-years to be sorted into their houses.
"Malfoy, Scorpius" Professor McGonagall called out. He confidently walked up to the stool and sat down, allowing the hat to be placed on his head. There was no reason for him to be nervous. He knew where he was going. . .
"Oh my! A new Malfoy! Haven't had one of you in years. . . Your father was most easy to place. Birthright, you know, as it is yours" the Sorting Hat said conversationally. There was a moment of quiet pause and then, "SLYTHERIN OF COURSE!". Scorpius's mouth twitched into a tiny grin he couldn't quite suppress. He joined his new house-mates at the Slytherin table.
A few names were read and sorted before "Potter, Albus" was called for. Scorpius looked up at the hat, waiting for the call of "GRYFFINDOR!" but it didn't come.
"Difficult, like your father. Odd how these things tend to run in families. I knew immediately where to put your brother, but I'm afraid I see different qualities in you, young Albus Severus. Yes, I know. . ." the pause of anticipation and, "SLYTHERIN!".
Several teacher's heads shot up in surprise. A Potter child, in Slytherin? Well that would be interesting. Scorpius watched his new fellow housemate walk to the Slytherin table, looking as if he might burst into tears. He sat down across from Scorpius.
Scorpius merely grinned evilly.
"Weasley, Rose" was called and sorted, as expected into Gryffindor.
When the sorting was over, the feast began. Scorpius was trying not to show his utter, complete disappointment at his worst nightmare coming true.
"Chin up. . . We're gonna have loads of fun in Slytherin" Scorpius said to Albus kindly, but somewhat mischievously. Albus raised an eyebrow.
"We will?" he questioned.
Scorpius broke into a grin. "Yeah, you'll see. We'll be running this place in no time" he smirked confidently. Although it was true that he was nervous, he was quickly becoming familiar with his surroundings, and was imagining all the fun things that could happen in a place such as Hogwarts.
Albus decided, early on, not to wallow in what was already done. He was in Slytherin: that was that. His family would just have to deal with it. He too, could see all the opportunity and potential the magnificent school had.
After the feast, Headmistress McGonagall welcomed the students with the usual start-of-year speech, and dismissed the school to their dormitories. Not wanting to get lost, Albus attached himself (figuratively of course) to his new found companion, Scorpius Malfoy. Despite being the smaller of the two boys, it was clear he would dominate their budding friendship.
The Slytherin common room and dormitories were in the dungeons. Albus feared separation from Scorpius, but found their luggage in the same room, with three other boys. Well fed and tired from the journey, the boys climbed into their beds immediately and fell into a deep, restful sleep.
AN: Albus didn't expect that, but at least he's already made a friend.
Next Chapter: Class
"Potter! Malfoy! If you don't show more respect for my subject and my plants, I will put you in detention!"
. . .to be continued!
