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Chip watched quietly at the doorway as Scorpius reorganized his trunk for the third time in preparation for his first year at Hogwarts. The elf saw a lone book atop Scorpius' end table near his bed. Chip walked to it and tilted his head to the side trying to read the spine. A History of Magic: Revised. Chip tried to reach for the book, but was unsuccessful due to his height. Being a young elf, he only stood at a foot and a half. Chip hopped up once and missed the book again but was successful on his second attempt.
Scorpius looked over his shoulder when he heard a shuffle near his bed, he saw Chip trying to retrieve the book and was just about to get it himself when he saw the elf was finally able to get it. The young blond wizard spun his head back toward his trunk, pretending not to have seen Chip get the book.
"Chip wishes to help Young Master." The young elf enthusiastically said as he handed the book to Scorpious.
"Thanks Chip, I almost forgot about this one." Scorpius said with a smile. Chip grinned from ear to ear, pleased to know that he had helped Scorpius. Suddenly, Chip's floppy left ear twitched.
"Mistress calls." Chip stated before he vanished. Scorpius returned to organizing his trunk and just closed it shut when Chip apparated in his room again. "Mistress asks if Young Master is ready." He said.
"Just about," Scorpius stated as he began to lift and drag the trunk out of his room.
"Chip will help!" He exclaimed as he bounded towards the trunk and began to push it from the rear. Though it made no difference, Scorpius was appreciative of his efforts. Scorpius knew Chip well enough to let him be in this situation, all the little elf wanted to do was keep the family happy . Ever since Draco found Chip and rescued him from a severe winter storm, the young elf had made Malfoy Manor home and has since decided upon himself that he would serve Draco as his master.
Astoria heard the noise of the trunk as Scorpius dragged it down the stairs before she saw her son. When they finally reached the bottom of the stairs she made her way towards them.
"Your father and I have a surprise for you." She said with a smile. "Draco, show him!"
Draco had been hiding just behind one of the walls with a large owl cage in tow. When he heard his wife call, he stepped out from his hiding spot and carried the cage towards his son.
"Since this will be the first time you will be away from home, your mother and I decided it would be a good time for you to get your own owl. Your mother of course expects to get a letter at least once a week." Draco explained as he showed his son the empty cage.
Chip tilted his head to the side while Scorpius raised a skeptical brow. "Where is it?"
"Hm?" Draco looked inside the cage and appeared shocked to see that it was empty. "Well where did that owl go?" He said with a chuckle as he turned his head this way and that in search for the bird.
Astoria laughed, "Your father is only teasing."
Draco chuckled and raised arm, just then a young great horned owl flew and landed on Draco's arm. "Ah here he is. Now he is currently without a name," Draco mentioned with a frown, "What shall you name him?"
Scorpius studied the owl before he spoke. "Well, what about Victor?" The owl only flapped his wings in protest. "Alright… how about Demitri?" The owl hooted and flew over to Scorpius in acceptance of the name. "Demitri it is," he smiled as Demitri gently landed on his arm. Scorpius took the empty cage and motioned for Demitri to go inside. The young horned owl obediently went inside the cage and watched as the Malfoy family prepared to go to King's Cross.
Draco assisted Scorpius in carrying the large trunk just outside the main doors. A chauffeur driven black limo pulled next to the main doors. When the vehicle stopped, the chauffeur hurriedly stepped out to relieve Scorpius of the trunk and helped Draco in placing the trunk in the back of the vehicle. After Scorpius retrieved Demitri's cage from inside the manor, he helped himself inside the limo and set Demitri beside him. The chauffeur held the door open for Astoria who stepped inside followed by Draco.
Astoria looked to her son with a frown. "I'm going to miss you," she said caressing Scorpius' cheek. "Do promise to write."
"I promise," the young boy smiled before adding, "Try not to worry, I'll be fine."
Astoria looked to her husband and was surprised to see a stern expression on his features, clearly in deep thought. Though Draco was excited for his son to attend Hogwarts, he grew steadily worried that Scorpius might suffer the repercussions of his actions during the war. Draco had always been prepared to accept the consequence to his actions during the war, but it simply would not be fair for Scorpius to bare any foul treatment. Draco only hoped that his son would be treated well at Hogwarts.
Astoria saw the worry on Draco's eyes. She leaned over and whispered, "He'll be fine." Draco looked into the eyes of his caring wife, ever so thankful to have her by his side. Astoria laid her head on his shoulder and looked to their son as the boy looked out the window, watching the world go by.
When they arrived at Kings's Cross, the chauffeur opened the door for the Malfoy's to step out. He then went to the back of the vehicle to place Scorpius' large trunk on a cart. Draco noticed the chauffeur struggle with the heavy weight of the container and went to assist the old man. "Here, let me help you."
"No, I can handle this sir," said the proud man. Draco stood by and watched, the trunk nearly crashed to the ground when Draco swiftly managed to catch the large container. "On second thought, I might need your help."
Together, Draco and the chauffer successfully secured Scorpius' trunk to a cart. Scorpius heard his father thank the old man and insisted that he could handle it from here. Draco glanced at his watch. 8:48.
"The train leaves at nine o'clock; let's hurry before you miss it!"
The family hurriedly made their way to platform nine and three-quarters. As they neared platform nine and ten, Scorpius saw a family vanish through the magical barrier. Draco glanced down at his son and saw the nervous expression on his features. "No need to be nervous, watch me." Scorpius watched as his father briskly walked toward a solid brick wall… then vanish.
"It's our turn now," Astoria said with a smile as she looked down at her son. With a hard grip on Demitri's cage, Scorpius allowed his mother to lead him to the seemingly solid wall. "Walk with me." His mother instructed. Scorpius walked along side his mother and before he knew it he was standing next to his father on the other side of the barrier.
Scorpius watched as smoke from a scarlet steam engine drifted over the bustling crowd. All around him families were gathered, parents wishing luck upon their children. Various animals ran around the platform finding their perspective owners. Cats zig zagged between the legs of the crowd, owls hooted, frogs and toads hopping around. Scorpius couldn't help but chuckle at the scene before him.
Just then the train blew its horn, a signal to all of its departure. Scorpius looked down the rows of carriages already filled with students, he lead his parents down the platform in search of an empty cart.
"Oy! Over here!" exclaimed a familiar voice. Scorpius turned and saw Todd waving out a window.
Ryan poked his head out of the carriage and yelled, "We saved you a spot!"
Scorpius made his way towards his friends and with his father's help managed to get his trunk onto the carriage. After saying his goodbyes to his parents and promising his mother for the second time to write, he climbed into the cart. Scorpius carried Demitri's cage with one hand and dragged his trunk with the other. As he made his way towards where Todd and Ryan were, he passed several compartments filled with students talking to each other, laughing.
As Scorpius neared the compartment where his friends awaited, he saw her. The girl he had bumped into at Flourish and Blotts. She sat next to a dark haired boy and Scorpius debated on whether to say something to her when he noticed her giggle to something the boy said. Scorpius felt a tinge of jealousy, but brushed the feeling away. Why should I be jealous? I don't even know her name!
Todd met up with Scorpius and helped carry his trunk towards the compartment. And though Scorpius tried not to be obvious, Todd noticed as his friend glanced several times back at the girl in the next compartment. Scorpius turned his head in time to see a smirk on Todd's expression. "What?"
"Oh nothing mate, you'll find out soon enough."
Scorpius settled himself in the cart, his two friends chatting amongst themselves about quidditch , then they got into the subject of which house they'll all be sorted into.
"Slytherin!" Ryan exclaimed, "There's no doubt about that."
"Yeah, same here." Todd nodded his head and turned towards Scorpius. "What about you Malfoy?"
Scorpius wasn't paying attention when Todd asked him the question; instead he was listening to the muffle of the girl's laughter in the compartment next to theirs. He just couldn't seem to get her out of his mind. I have to know her name. He thought determined.
"Malfoy?" Todd inquired again.
Scorpius looked at his friend with a grin, "Slytherin." Scorpius opened his trunk and reached for his green and black robes and showed it to Ryan and Todd. The two boys mimicked Scorpius and reached for their matching robes as well.
"Seems like we're already prepared," Ryan laughed.
"Yeah…." Scorpius stood, "hold on, I've got to check on something." He said as he stepped out the compartment.
"on someone…" Todd whispered to Ryan with a snicker.
Scorpius took a deep breath before he proceeded to the compartment where she was at. Scorpius knocked before entering the compartment, immediately the conversation between four others had stopped. All stared at the blond boy who had abruptly entered. Scorpius ignored them, his focus only on the girl he had encountered before. Scorpius smirked when he saw she was already wearing her school robes. On her lap was a book, Scorpius only managed to read half the title on the spine A Histor…. He only guessed what the rest of the title was.
"Hi." Scorpius managed to say.
"Hello." The girl responded with a smile. The dark haired boy next to her cleared his throat to grab his companions' attention, all the while scooting closer to her. It seemed to Scorpius that the boy seemed uncomfortable by his presence, though he did not understand why.
Scorpius sat down next to the dark haired boy and noticed a yellow holographic chocolate frog card shimmering brightly in the boys pocket. "You collect chocolate frog cards as well?" Scorpius asked, attempting to put the other boy at ease. The dark hared boy again glanced at the girl next to him before he nodded. "Hold on." Scorpius said as he went back to his compartment.
Todd and Ryan only watched as Scorpius dug through his trunk and found his large collection of chocolate frog cards. Scorpius sat back down next to the dark haired boy and proceeded to show all of the cards he had collected over the years. "I'm only missing a few of the rare cards."
The dark haired boy reached into his pocket and retrieved the yellow holographic card. "Like this one?" he said with a grin. The boy held the card up for Scorpius to see. Harry Potter appeared in the front smiling, brushing his bangs aside so his infamous lighting scar can be seen.
"Harry Potter! I can't believe you have that card. I've been trying for a while to get that one!" Scorpius exclaimed. He looked from the card to the boy who held it and back again. Then it clicked. Scorpius could not believe he did not see the resemblance before. "Potter?" he asked with a raised brow.
"Yep, Albus Potter." Albus proudly said and turned towards the girl next to him, "and this here is my cousin…"
"Rose." The girl said. "Rose Weasley."
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