Scorpius Malfoy is sorted into Gryffindor. Despite his grandfather's horror at such a thing occurring, he can't help but think of the upsides; particularly a certain red-headed Weasley. His grandfather, however, the notorious Lucius Malfoy, will stop at nothing to keep his grandson from befriending a half-blood.

AU. I hear the whispers when I walk past. I see the pitiful looks on their faces when they notice the bruises that I try to cover up. I know they're wondering why I don't leave. They would understand if they were in my shoes, if they had to hear the threats and feel the blows. No one ever questioned me. Not until he came along. He was the first that ever dared to ask.