DISCLAIMER: Still haven't bought the rights to at least 3/4 of the people included here. However, Vidia and her family, Kendra, Druella and Bobby all belong to me. Capisci? Grazie.

"Dorian, Vidia! Hurry up! I haven't got all day, children! I have to be at the office by 10 o'clock! Downstairs, IMMEDIATELY!"

"Coming, Dad!" Vidia Antoinette Dolohov fluffed her long, curly brown hair in the mirror for the umpteenth time. She was very insecure about how she looked, even though most of her closest friends were males. Sighing, Vidia exited her closet, but tripped on something left on the floor. Pushing herself off the ground, she blew a piece of stray hair out of her face, groaning and reaching for whatever had brought her down. It was a blue shirt, but it did not belong to her. She blushed. Scorpius. The blonde flirt was one of Vidia's best friends, and had visited her over the summer when she got back from jet setting in the Mediterranean.

Not really caring how or why the shirt got there, she smiled to herself and slipped it on with a shrug before grabbing her bag and running downstairs. She, her parents, and her younger brother Dorian headed to the train station and seamlessly passed through the barrier to the platform. Vidia hugged her mother, promising to write as soon as classes started. Then she turned to her father, who was already looking anxious to leave. Sighing, Vidia gave him a swift peck on the cheek before scurrying off toward the train. She didn't walk too quickly, as she was meant to wait for her younger brother to follow her along. She was very protective of him, and at least wanted to make sure he boarded safely before heading off on her own to find her mates. Once Dorian had finished his goodbyes, the two Dolohovs headed to the baggage and dropped off their trunks before going into the corridor to wave to their parents.

Just then, a bird flew by Vidia's head, causing her to duck, as well as remind her she'd forgotten something. She groaned, calling to her mother on the platform.

"Oh, Mum, I've forgotten Aidoneus!"

"We'll send him along after you dear! Safe trip, my loves!" Their father had already left, heading out to the car. Sighing, Vidia nodded and waved before coming back in. Dorian found one of his friends and slipped off after saying goodbye to his sister. So Vidia was left alone in the corridor, her cat Tyche rubbing around her heels and meowing. The young Ravenclaw and her feline companion walked down the hall, looking for familiar faces. Eventually, she happened upon a familiar face, but it was not one she wanted to encounter. Kendra MacNair, Slytherin extraordinaire and one of the more volatile girls at Hogwarts. She thought highly of herself because she was pureblood, and that was only amplified by her friendship with people such as Druella LeStrange. Druella was a piece of work.

Not wanting to have a run-in with the venomous sixth year, Vidia quickly found the closest cabin and yanked the door open, slipping inside. Fortunately for her, it was just the place she was looking for. When she turned around, a smirk crossed her face.

"Fancy seeing you here… you look the same as the last time I saw you, uncombed hair and all, darling." Vidia took her seat across from Scorpius Malfoy, who answered the brunette with a pearly and smug grin of his own. She looked him over, his typical olive green sweatshirt unzipped to the middle of his chest, offering a pleasant view.

"I try to stay away from this place, but they just keep shipping me back." Scorpius winked at her, and she chuckled. How normal things felt again.

"Well doesn't that look familiar. I was wondering where that went. I have to admit, it looks better on you. However, I'll need it back."

"You know blue is my color, anyway. If you want it… you'll have to take it back." Vidia raised her eyebrow suggestively at him, a dark grin crossing her lips. He returned it, his eyes darkening.

But of course, their banter couldn't continue for too long, for soon they were joined by the lovely blonde wisp Ainsley Warrington. The young Slytherin happened to not only be Scorpius' favorite cousin, but she also happened to be Vidia's best friend. The three of them played together when they were younger, being the children of purebloods. They spent summers together and went on family trips together. Ainsley gave the pair a knowing smile as she sat down beside the other girl, and Vidia's face turned a very feminine shade of pink. Scorpius merely ran a hand through his hair and chuckled, gesturing for Ainsley to take her seat.

"You look well cousin, I hope your ride here was pleasant." Ainsley nodded, smiling.

"As pleasant as it usually is. I assume both of yours were rushed and whatnot?"

"My father disappeared as soon as he let go of Dorian." Vidia shrugged, her skin back to its normal complexion. Scorpius only nodded, looking out the window for a moment.

"You ladies will have to tell me all about your summers, or I'm seriously going to pass out on this bench. Not that you wearing that shirt isn't keeping me distracted, Vids."

Vidia's blush returned, and Ainsley rolled her eyes with a slight chuckle.

"Just visited Greece a few times with Mum and Dad, otherwise it was boring."

"I went about with my aunt, and then… well you know, I saw you and everyone a bit. We know how you spend your summer, of course. " It was Scorpius' turn to blush, but he quickly covered it up with a flip of his hair and a shrug.

"It was what it was. And I…" Just as Scorpius was about to retort, the door to the cabin opened again, allowing another student to enter. However, this one was much less welcome than Ainsley. It was Bobby Goyle, a Hufflepuff in their year who had a nasty reputation for being a womanizer with unsavory prejudices. The three friends looked up at him, surprised that he had chosen their compartment, though all of their expressions were different levels of unwelcoming. The dark-haired upstart only gave them a smug grin.

"Well what do we have here, kiddies?

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Slightly longer chapter. Vidia is definitely my favorite character to write for, as I put myself into her more than the others. However, I see her character flaws, and I know that she needs serious fixing. Hopefully she can build herself into a better person, as well as a better witch. :) R&R, pretty please! I'll tell you where the secret passageway into the Weasleys' shop is... ;P