Sorry this took so long, I was with my grandparents for the week. Thanks to all the people who read and favorited, followed or posted a review on my story. I didn't think I'd get anything. You people are the best! Remember I don't own any of the characters, only the plot. Enjoy chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Train Ride

[Draco POV]

I was bored in my train compartment with Goyle, Blaise, and Pansy. I didn't really want to go back to Hogwarts to be honest. I love the place but it will always remind one the people I hurt, physically and emotionally. It also reminds me of Crabbe. He was a good friend even though he was pretty dim most of the time. I told the others to stay there while I got up to see Harry, my boyfriend. That right I'm dating Harry Potter, the guy who I teased all throughout school. I broke up with Pansy after the Battle of Hogwarts (IDK if they actually dated so just pretend they did), I apologized for being such a jerk, I owed him one after he saved my life. It turned out that he had broken up with Ginny. We became closer and soon we started dating. I always had a bit of a crush on him but I suppressed that feeling, well until he came out to me too. Neither of us has told anyone so we had to act mean to each other like we still had a rivalry, we didn't want any suspicion. I opened the door.

"What are you and your little friends up to, Potter," I saw Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Nevielle, Luna, and a boy I've never seen in my life who was very clearly sleeping. He looked a little younger than us. Their heads turned as I walked in, "Where are all your little worshipers?"

"Shove off, Malfoy. We don't need any of your BS right now," His eyes plainly said 'I'm sorry. I don't mean anything I'm saying'

"Who's the new kid? I bet he's a mudblood." Hermione glared at me, I would have too if I could. I hated having to say or hear that word all of a sudden. I guess I feel sorry for them.

"We don't know. He was asleep when we got into the compartment," said Hermione. She was trying to be polite but I could tell she really wanted to punch me in the face.

The boy woke up and got into a battle stance quicker than you could blink, holding a ballpoint pen (I forget where I learned that). "Who are all of you?" He sounded american and suspicious. Weird.

We all introduced ourselves. When it was Harry's turn, he didn't really say anything but we all understood. It would be no surprise when the american boy recognized him. He was famous all over the world.

"Um...You never introduced yourself." A look of shock spread across all our faces. Surely Harry and the war was heard about in America, too, right?

"I'm Harry. Harry Potter" the boy relaxed but was still in a battle stance

He looked around again and his eyes opened wide. "Neville, Luna! I didn't see you! I missed you so much! You left to go to Hogwarts?"

"PERCY!" Luna and Neville screamed at the top of their lungs. They all hugged each other,"What are you doing here?" How did they know this mysterious american.

"Chi- I mean sent me to teach Defense against the dark arts" Then he whispered something to the two of them that I couldn't hear.

Hermione butted into the conversation," Um…Not to be rude, Professor but you look a little too young to be our teacher. I mean we look older than you."

"You probably are older than me but I was hired because of skill not age. And don't call me professor, call me Percy. Professor makes me feel old, I'm only 17 after all."

"I bet we're better than you" Harry blurted out," We've been through a war. What have you done." I wondered what was wrong, Harry usually isn't like this. He sounded jealous, weird.

"I've been through two wars and I almost die every other day. This year will be different. Everyone will be learning something in my class, including myself. Next time don't assume," Percy responded and just like that he opened the door and walked away. Wow, he's sassy (I'm sorry, I had to)

~~ This line break really want pie~~

I hopped out of my carriage looking for Potter. I wanted to see what it was like to kiss him, we had gotten together over summer holiday so I never got the chance to. I followed the rest of the students going into the Great Hall. I was on the receiving end of quite a few sneers and glares from the other houses, but I guess I deserved them. I wasn't super nice or kind to anyone at school, not even my friends. I still remember what I made Crabbe and Goyle do in sixth year. I sat down with the Slytherins and looked at the staff table. I was no surprise that Mcgonagall was in the headmaster chair. I saw someone new where the transfiguration teacher was supposed to sit, but Percy's spot was empty, I guessed he was late. Professor Mcgonagall tapped her goblet with her fork to get our attention, and start a speech, with information like, no going in the forbidden forest, some stuff filch banned, the people who were in 7th year last year were redoing the year and those people would get a separate tower and more

"Finally", she was finishing at last," I am pleased to introduce Professor Ash Baker, who will be taking over my position as transfiguration professor, and the new head of Gryffindor house, Professor Perceaus Jackson, who will be teaching you defense against the dark arts. I hope each and everyone of you give them the respect they d- wait where is Professor Jackson?"

Just then the large doors opened revealing the same boy I had met on the train. Almost all the girls swooned over him while they boys hoped they didn't have another Lockhart. It was hard to see him on the train but as he walked to the front everyone got a full glimpse of his face. He looked a lot like Harry, with his messy black hair and green eyes, but Percy's were a swirling sea green, while Harry had emerald eyes. Also, unlike Harry, he was tall, tan, and very muscular. He had a goofy grin on his face, contrasting to his eyes which look like he's seen so much loss and so many terrifying things, more than anyone ever should.

"There he is," Professor Mcgonagall looked relieved and gave him a look that said,' We'll talk later'," Students, Professor Jackson. Please give your new professors the respect they deserve. Now let's eat."

Before food could even appear on the table a redo-7th year called out,"He looks younger than us. Why should he be teaching." There were murmurs of agreement all around the room.

Professor Mcgonagall opened her mouth to respond but Percy started talking. "I probably am younger than you," he said," but although I am only 17 I believe I can teach something to each and every one of you, even Harry Potter." Harry blushed. Oh my god, he's so cute," Now let's eat."

Food appeared on the table. Everyone loaded a little bit of everything onto their plates and dug in, except one person. No surprise there, Percy's plate was full but he hadn't touched a single thing. He and Mcgonagall were talking in hushed voices. When they finished Percy lifted his plate, walked behind his chair, and came back with a quarter of his food gone. The air filled with a delicious aroma of brownies and sea salt, 'I wonder how that happened, it could have something to do with Percy. He's really strange. I have to let Harry know,' I thought. I looked back at my new DADA professor and he was eating his meal like there was no tomorrow. I seemed to be the only one noticing, but Neville and Luna seemed to be looking at him and each other with giant grins on their faces.

Then came dessert and we were exhausted. Mcgonagall sent us off to bed. I looked for Harry but he probably already left. I decided to tell him in the dormitory, we were sleeping in the same room after all. I went up to the tower and into the room I was sleeping in. I collapsed right on to my bed and went off to a dreamless sleep. I'd tell him in the morning.

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