Eventually, I found Albus. He was in a compartment my himself looking much more relaxed.

I slid the compartment door open and walked inside happy to see Al again.

He smiled at me when walked in.

"Well, you look calmer." I said as I sat across from him.

He frowned and protested "I was calm."

I rolled my eyes and said "Sure you were."

Albus ignored my comment.

"My dad told me about how the Sorting Hat takes your own opinion into account. So, I suppose that means I can choose Gryffindor if I want!" Al said excitedly.

"That's great, Al."

I wasn't really that fussed about what house I got into. I just wanted to get into a house where I could make friends and have fun in (preferably not Slytherin).

The journey to Hogwarts lasted only a couple of hours more. During that time, Albus and I played gob-stones. When the trolley lady came to our compartment we nearly bought the whole cart of sweets. I ate so much that I wouldn't be surprised if I had a sugar rush. After that, Albus left to change into his brand new school robes. I didn't need to change since I was already wearing my school robes.

When the train came to a dead stop my heart jumped into my throat and excitement filled my body.

"Al, I think we're finally at Hogwarts!" I squealed. "We're here! Come on, let's get off the train and see Hagrid!"

I dragged him by the arm outside the compartment. We were immediately pushed along with the wave of Hogwarts students rushing to get on the platform.

A booming familiar voice reached our ears. " Firs' years! Follow me!"

Al and I ran towards the voice.

"Hi, Hagrid!" Al and I greeted loudly over the loud volume of noise on the platform.

The large half-giant turned towards us to greet us with a big warm smile on his face.

"Rosie, Al, welcome ter Hogwarts!" Hagrid said eagerly pulling Al and I into a bone-crunching hug. " I'm so happy to see yeh two again!"

When he released us from the bone-crunching hug and we could finally breathe again I said, "We missed you too, Hagrid."

Hagrid beamed down at me warmly appreciating my words.

Hagrid then turned his attention to other first years around us and said loudly "All firs' years, follow me to the boats!"

Hagrid started to walk towards the boats. I noticed some girls nearby were sniggering and pointing at Albus and I. Al was already following Hagrid to the boats.

Offended and angered by their sniggering I walked over to them with my head held high and asked, "What do you find so funny about my cousin and I?"

My eyes dared them to answer.

They all smirked evilly at each other. The girl, I can only guess was the leader of the pack of mean girls, came towards me and answered rudely "Well, it could only be a hilariously disgusting joke that you and Potter were hugging that filthy half-breed!"

The group's psychotic laughter filled my ears.

My anger exploded. I tempted to jump on top of the horrible girl and beat her to a pulp for what she called Hagrid but I was stopped by a hand holding me back by the back of my robes.

"Percilla, leave her and the half-giant alone." Said the voice of the person holding me back.

The girl who was the leader of the group snorted "Whatever, Scorp!" The group of girls walked away gossiping.

I froze 'Scorp' as in Scorpius Malfoy?

I turned to see him behind me still holding the back of my robes. I frowned and yanked myself free from him.

With my anger still fuming I glared at him "Why did you do that?"

He shrugged his shoulders "You were about to kill my close family friend Percilla Goyle, so naturally, I stepped in." Then he looked at me and laughed "You're so tiny she probably would've crushed you like a Bertie Botts Every Favor Bean."

I had to admit Percilla Goyle was, at least, five times bigger than me in weight, but that was no reason for Scorpius Malfoy to call me 'tiny'.

Yes, I am shorter than everyone else but that does NOT mean I'm tiny.

I stood my ground and looked him in the eye and said,

"I am not tiny."

He laughed at me. I cringed and walked away towards the boats.

I heard him call after me sarcastically, "No need to thank me for saving your life!"

I ignored him, no way did Scorpius Malfoy just save my life, no way! I could've taken her on and won! I didn't owe him any thanks, I owed him nothing.