Dan's POV

I wasn't expecting to be approached by an overly excited blue-eyed boy when I got on that train, but I guess life likes to throw stuff at me like this. I was kind of enjoying the unexpected company though, even making an effort to keep the conversation going. My new friend, whose name was Phil, is staring out the window and I find myself missing his voice, frantically trying to find a new subject of discussion.

'so er... Are your parents magic too?' He looks back at me with a delighted look in his eyes, happy that I tried to continue the conversation. But then he looks at me with a new, cold look in his warm eyes.

'you mean am I pure blood or not?'

'No! That's not what I- I mean I don't care who you are!' I stop my panicking when I see the mischievous glint in his blue eyes. I lean forward and punch arm playfully, more annoyed at myself that I actually fell for that than at him. He just chuckles at my annoyed face.

'And no, to answer your question, my mother is a muggle, my dad was the wizard of the family.'

'Was?' I ask.

'Yeah, he died when I was just 6'

'Oh... I'm sorry.' I said, looking up at him with sad eyes.

'Oh that's ok! I barely remember what I had for breakfast, let alone my dad.' I laughed, but the sound has an empty ring.

'What about you?' I look at him, confused for a second then I realized he wanted to know about my parents.

'Both are magic, they've been waiting for this day for ages. I'm kind of scared to disappoint them though...'

He looks at me with wide eyes, like he can't quite believe what I just said.

'Why would they be disappointed in you? You do what you can, it's not like they control your life.'

'Well you're very lucky you've never met them. They always tell me to be grateful for the life they gave me, not the other way round.'

His eyes go all big and sad and he says, nearly in a whisper :

'Home mustn't be a great place to be...'

Just as I'm about to answer, I see an amazing view out the window. The whole light seems to be concentrated on the magnificent castle overlooking the whole of the land around it. The whole sight is absolutely breathtaking, the tall towers seem to be casting shadows on meadow miles around the castle and the sheer immensity of it all make me wonder how I will ever find my way to any of my classes.

We've finally arrived at Hogwarts.

When me and Phil finish changing into our robes, the train starts slowing down and stops, letting the first children off. I look at Phil and see him drawing a deep breath, gulping. Before I know what I was doing I grab his hand and give him a reassuring squeeze, smiling, before letting go. He looks ahead, determined.

'Let's do this'

'And no running to the grand hall you hear me? I don't want anyone to get trampled this year...' Professor McGonagall finishes, muttering the last sentence, before she let us pour into the gigantic room. I stare at the starry ceiling in front of me, nearly bumping into a girl in front of me. She just smiles at me sweetly. Maybe people here aren't so bad after all. I take a seat and Phil sits next to me, anxiously playing with his fingers.

After a few minutes, McGonagall finally calls my name and I make my way up the steps, hoping to god I don't slip and fall in front of the whole school. Thankfully I find my way to the hat without breaking any bones. I sit on the chair and lift the old hat on my head.

'Oh well you're an interesting one. Complicated too... There's power in your heart, a power that could be harvested with courage in Gryffindor. Regardless... I see what is in your soul. A darkness that needs nurturing... I think you shall be- SLYTHERIN!'

I gulp as the Slytherin table cheer me on to join them. Well at least I won't disappoint my parents... Students clap me on the back as I take a seat at the table I will be sat at the rest of the years in this school.

Phil is the next one to be called up and I can nearly sense the stress radiating from him. He's tapping a rhythm on his leg as he puts the hat on, and nearly instantly, he yells Gryffindor and Phil looks instantly relieved as he make his way to his new table, earning a lot of claps. He sits down and instantly looks over to me catching my eyes in his piercing blue ones. I smile widely at him and he answers with the toothiest and warmest smile anyone has ever given me. He soon gets washed away by all the other Gryffindor students but I can't get the memory of those pretty eyes out of my head.

Maybe this year won't be so bad after all.

I know there's supposed to be an age gap between Dan and Phil but it's better like this for the story :3 It would mean a lot if you would correct any mistakes I might've made and please leave a review :3

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