Kings Cross like every 1st of September was bustling, with wizards and muggles alike. "Were going to be late! Exclaimed Ginny helping push Lily's trolley through the barrier the boys shuffled through afterward.
"James no trouble and please focus on your NEWTs" Ginny levelled with James, the teen in question rolled his eyes but hugged his mum and dad in turn.
"Good luck on for this year, I know you will be a great prefect" Harry said as he hugged his youngest son.
"Have fun in Hogsmead and remember to write" After hugs, James grabbed his and Lily's trunks and the Potter siblings loaded and looked for their siblings along the scarlet train.
Further still on the platform the Malfoys were saying goodbye to their son and ward. Astoria hugged both children. Draco stood awkwardly looking around and put his hand on each of their shoulders and wish them luck. They got on the train and went their separate ways.
Scorpius found his friends in a compartment:
Matthew Zabini was the younger brother of Zach Zabini; Lillianna's friend, they both had the same tan skin and dark hair and was charismatic, he tended to do the talking for the group.
Kian Finnegan had his legs up on the seat, Kian was a year above the rest, he was mute but manage to communicate with writing and sign language. The other boys had learnt sign to accommodate Kian.
Scorpius sat down next to Matt, "How was your summer?"
"Not bad, you?"
"My grandfather nearly managed to get us blacklisted from the House Elf agency" Scorpius informed them causing a laugh from the other boys. "You Kian?"
Kian rolled his eyes then signed "shit". The boys laughed.
"I have to go to the prefect's compartment" Scorpius said as he started putting on his robe, Matt laughed and said "Do you know who's the female prefect?"
Scorpius shook his head "I'll let you know" With a wink we left the compartment in search for the prefect compartment.
Scorpius was early and there was only a small group inside, the head boy was already there Lucas Boot who was in Ravenclaw and he was sat next to the head girl Alice Longbottom from Hufflepuff. The compartment was twice the size of a normal with seats on ether wall and another 2 rows of seats back to back in the middle of the compartment.
Scorpius took a seat on the back wall and waited for the other people to come in. Next to come in was Lola King, she sat down next to Scorpius "were going to be prefects then". Scorpius shuffled away; Lola was ambition and it was no secret she wanted to marry up in the world. Albus walked into the compartment with the rest of his cousins that were prefects: Dominique Ravenclaw 6th year and Rose. Albus looked over to Scorpius and quickly sat down on the centre seats. Lillianna and Zach hurried in just as the heads were about to start. They sat down next to Scorpius and Lola after throwing a dirty look to the girl.
Alice started "Ok, we are here to arrange the scheduling for the next term"
Lucas Followed after "You are to patrol in pairs, this is the router and will be set up in the prefect's bathroom and the houses common room"
"Check this now as this in an effect from tomorrow" Once finished Alice passed the sheet around the group. Once it was handed to Scorpius he looked for his name and saw multiple duties with Lola rolling his eyes he passed the sheet along.
When finished the prefects started to dispersed, Albus watch Scorpius slip away as if ghost past people. Rose caught his arm and they walked back to the compartment that held most of their family. The compartment was small so many people were sat on the floor.
James looked up "How was the meeting?"
"Very informative! I'm much looking forward to being a prefect" Rosie preened as she sat next to Hugo. Albus just shrugged and next to lily and launched into a conversation with her. James went back to planning his next prank with Fred.
The Hogwarts express pulled into Hogsmead station and the students got off and into the carriages. Scorpius smiled at the sight of the castle appearing from the clouds; feeling at home.
The students walked through the great hall and sat at their respective tables. Once seated Headmaster Flitwick stood and the room fell silent.
"I suppose your all wondering what are announcement is" Flitwick announced he waited a beat before starting again.
"This year Hogwarts will host a tournament between the Houses, the tasks will include the school subjects and the winner will receive 100 Gallons as well as an apprentice with any career of their choosing."
The school erupted with chatter, Flitwick silenced them again "There will be a champion from each house and this will be decided by entering your name and a sample of blood into this box and this is charmed to recognise only blood of the person whose name is written on the paper this also determines the person's age. Champions must be a 6th year or 7th year only".
The box appeared in front of the staff table. James looked at the box in awe and was determined to enter.
"Now to eat" The raise of his arms the food appeared before the students. Tearing into his dinner James couldn't get the tournament of his mind, he looked to Fred who looked like he was vibrating with excitement.
At the Slytherin table the 7th year students had a quite dignified excitement. Professor Pucey had started handing out the slips of paper to the students that wanted one. Zach and Lillianna both took a slip. When she wrote her name she pressed her finger to the black of the lip of paper and winched when it extracted the blood turning the slip red and her writing white. Zach had also finished they both walked up to the box, she dropped her slip in and watched it disappear in the black emptiness of the box. Once she stepped away she looked up into eyes of James Potter looking the most serious she had ever seen him. Once he dropped his slip in the box, the Gryffindor table erupted with noise and the smirk appeared but as he swaggered back to his table. Rolling her eyes, she walked back to her table with Zach.
Flitwick watched the students come and go to the box, he was excited for the tournament. A test for students to compete as practise what they learn.