Apollo's POV
Quidditch practice was so much fun. I love being out in the sun. The rest of the team seemed really glad to see me. The team was mainly made up of guys except for Cat, who is one of the best Chasers I've ever seen.
"Alright guys, I'd like to introduce you all to our new seeker, Apollo Malfoy." Albus said practically jumping for joy. He might be the one Slytherin with actual emotions, other than bored and annoyed. "Alright everyone, great job today. We are definitely going to kick some Gryffindor butt during our first game."
"Actually Al, Rose just told me the schedule and the very first game of the season is Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw." Cat said landing next to me.
If that were true, "I have to play against Scor?" I gulped. My dad and Scor had taught me how to fly. He knew everything about how I fly.
"Why'd they change the schedule? We always play Gryffindor first." one of the Beaters said.
"It doesn't matter who we are playing. We are going to do amazing. And no one knows about Malfoy yet, so we have that trick up our sleeves." Albus said seriously.
We all headed inside to the locker room. Just as we were leaving the pitch the Ravenclaw team walked on and the entire team surrounded me. They really didn't want anyone to know about me playing.
"Found a seeker yet, Potter?" I heard Scor say as they walked past each other.
"Yep."
"Where are they then?"
"They're sick right now, but they'll be playing come next week."
"Can't wait." Scor replied walking to the pitch.
Hopefully I wouldn't make a fool of myself. If I did, I would never hear the end of it from Scor, or Art for that matter.
Artemis' POV
"Hey Artemis! Wanna join me, Hugo and Louis in some good ole pranking of our fantabulous siblings and family?" Roxanne asked as she slid into the seat next to me.
"Um, sure. Anything to get away from this stupid Potions homework. What exactly are you doing anyway?" I said pushing my work away.
"Well, let's just say it involves neon green with hot pink polka dots and bright orange stripes hair dye and super sticky long lasting glue." Louis said from behind me as Hugo came up holding all the stuff.
"We're not going to get in trouble are we?" I asked carefully. My theory was as long as I didn't get in trouble, I wouldn't have to write home.
"Nope. They're all used to it by now." Hugo said. "First up, Lily Luna Potter!"
Roxanne and I snuck into Lily's dorm and exchanged her shampoo for a bottle of Crazy Colored Hair. After we were done, we crept back down trying not to laugh. "Alright, whose next?" Roxanne said laughing.
"We visit, the snake hole first and prank Albus, Catherine, Daisy, Zachary, and Apollo. The password is homo maximus. Then we travel up to the nest of the eagles and get the smart ones. They are Rose, Lucy, Scorpius and Colin. Remember to bring your thinking cap, for Ravenclaw's door." Louis said acting like we were infiltrating enemy territory. "If one of us is caught, we do not tell anyone about our plans. Do NOT give into the enemy."
We walked down the halls and tried to look as innocent as possible. Getting into the Slytherin common room was surprisingly easy. As we were finishing up switching Albus' shampoo, one of his dorm mates walked in.
"What are you doing with Albus' stuff?"
Roxanne looked at me and nudged me. Damn, I was the one who had to come up with an excuse. I guess it's time to use the Malfoy charm. "Um, my dorm mate wanted to know what type of shampoo the Albus Potter uses. I decided to be a good friend and find out for her." I said smiling.
"Ok. Well I'd get out before someone worse catches you."
"Roxanne and I ran out of the Slytherin common room and reached Ravenclaw a minute before Hugo and Louis.
"Phase Slytherin complete. Now to get into the Ravenclaw common room." Louis said giving us all high fives.
The knocker looked at us and said, "What is once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years?"
"Easy." Hugo said answering the riddle.
We entered the common room and split up. Roxanne and I got Rose and Lucy. It took us 15 minutes to finish. I couldn't wait for tomorrow morning.
Scorpius' POV
I had just gotten out of the shower when I noticed that Al's hair was crazier than usual. "Hey Al, what's with your hair?"
"I wouldn't be talking Scor. Though I must say the hot pink really brings out your eyes." He spit out sarcastically.
"I ran to the nearest mirror. What the HECK! "Who did this?" I pretty much yelled.
"We'll figure it out at breakfast. I have a feeling it's my lovely Gryffindor cousins."
"I hate your family." I said as I finished changing and pulled my hood up. There was no way anyone else was seeing my hair. Al and I walked down to the Great Hall; halfway there we met up with Rose and Cat who were both wearing hats.
"This has Hugo and Louis written all over it." Rose huffed.
"I don't see why Scor and I get attacked. We're not even related to you." Cat said.
"Probably because we're the Fantastic Four." Al said nonchalantly.
"Who calls us that?"
"Rose's mum and Teddy's Grandmother."
"We walked into the hall and noticed our family members, except for Art, Roxanne, Hugo and Louis, were wearing hats or had their hood up. The others looked at us and followed us to the Gryffindor table. Al and I decided to start with Art because she'd be the easiest. We sat on either side of her.
"Hello Artemis."
"Hey Scor. Why do you have your hood up?" She said. "You look like a dementor."
"Well it has to do with what I want to ask you. How did my hair turn neon?" I asked pulling my hood down.
"I like your new look Scor. Mind if I take a picture?"
"You're avoiding the question mini Malfoy." Al said.
"Well actually I had nothing to do with Scor's hair." she said taking a sip of her pumpkin juice.
"But you did have something to do with it." Rose said sitting across from me.
"Is it pick on first year Gryffindors day? Mum and Sad wouldn't be too happy with you Scor."
"Mum and Dad also wouldn't be happy to know my little sister dyed my hair neon." I said through clenched teeth. It was supposed to be easy to get her to spill.
"I think Mum would actually enjoy your new hairstyle."
I was going to strangle her, but then Grandfather's owl landed in front of me with three letters. I took the letters and tossed one to Apollo and Art and took mine. I opened the letter and read…
Scorpius, How is Hogwarts? Your parents are worried about Artemis. Persuade her to write home. I have sent letters to both your siblings. Study hard and do well this year. ~Grandfather
Grandfather was always straight to the point. Parents scared, make Art write, don't fail. You'd think him being Lucius Malfoy he'd use big words and long sentences, but no. Maybe now was the time to turn on the Malfoy charm.
"Hey, Art. What did Grandfather write to you?" I said as sweetly as possible. The look on Rose, Cat, and Al's faces was priceless.
"Oh, he just said that he missed me and I should write home before Dad blows up from stress."
"Well I agree. If you write home today, I won't tell Mum and Dad about my wonderful new hair, courtesy of you."
"I had nothing to do with your hair Scor. And Grandma says it's bad to lie."
"You might not have done anything to my hair, but I have a feeling you had something to do with Rose, Cat, or Al's hair." Her smile fell. "Remember it's bad to lie." I said using her own words against her.
"Well…I…uh…" she stuttered. Game, set, match. I win.
"Just write home and no one needs to know about this." I said gesturing to my hair.
"Fine, I'll write home, but I'm writing to Mum." At least she's writing home. Win for me. Maybe now they won't bug me to look out for her.
Astoria's POV
I was lying in bed with Draco, when we heard a knock at the window. I looked at Draco, till he got out of bed and got the letter from Leto.
"Well Artemis finally wrote home." he said looking at the letter.
"Open it then."
"It's addressed to you." he said handing me the letter.
"I thought your father told Scor to tell Art to write to either you or him." I said as Draco got back into bed.
"He just said write home."
"Alright then." I said leaning against Draco. I opened the letter. I could feel Draco shift, so he could read the letter over my shoulder.
Dear Mum, Hogwarts is a lot of fun. Not a big fan of Slughorn though. I mean he loves Scor and Apollo, but not a big fan of me. Not that I care. My dorm mates are really nice and so are the other first years in Gryffindor. I don't have any other news to share, except that Roxanne, Hugo, Louis, and I pulled an amazing prank.
"She did what?" Draco asked angrily. I shushed him and continued reading.
Don't worry, I didn't get in trouble. I am so thankful that my dorm mate Courtney had a camera. Once she develops the film, I'll send a picture of our prank. I think you'll enjoy it. Please just don't show Dad. He doesn't have a good sense of humor.
"I do too have a sense of…" I cut him off before he could continue ranting.
Love you guys. Tell Grandma thanks for the cookies. ~Artemis
"She sounds happy." I said looking up at Draco.
"She does, doesn't she. Only a few more months and she'll be back for Christmas along with Apollo and Scorpius."
"I miss them." I said quietly. Draco leaned down and kissed my cheek before whispering me too in my ear.