AN: The very first breakfast and school day at Hogwarts!

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.

Class

The next morning, Albus awoke to find Scorpius's bed empty. He felt a stab of panic as he got dressed hurriedly. . . he'd very quickly become dependant on the blonde boy, and didn't want to lose sight of him. He was, after all, the only person in this entire house that he knew.

Albus was relieved and glad to see Scorpius sitting cross-legged, fully dressed and showered, in a comfy looking arm chair near the centre of the room.

"'Morning, Al my pal!" Scorpius greeted enthusiastically. "I'm starved, let's get down to breakfast"

Albus smiled a toothy smile, pleased that his "friend" (were they even friends, yet?) had waited for him. They went to the great hall and ate breakfast together, and received their timetables. Seeing as people arrived at all different times for breakfast, the hall was bustling with people, coming and going. Albus decided that now would be a good time to go and talk to his family at the Gryffindor table.

Albus insisted that Scorpius accompany him.

"Hi, guys" Albus greeted bashfully, taking a seat at the nearly empty Gryffindor table. Scorpius didn't sit, but hovered close by his friend.

James, Fred Weasley Junior (in fourth year), and Rose all looked at Albus and murmured their greetings, James not quite meeting Albus's eye.

"Just because he's in Slytherin, there's no reason for you to treat him any differently" Scorpius snapped. "He's still family" he added, more calmly.

The three Gryffindors looked abashed. "You're right. . . Sorry, little bro" James said apologetically, and gestured for Scorpius to take a seat. Scorpius held his head high and sat down, unsmiling.

"I never expected you to be in Slytherin" Fred said earnestly.

"Nor I" James agreed. Rose looked up from reading her morning paper but didn't say anything.

"Neither did I, actually" Albus said, a bit sulkily. Taking a leaf out of Scorpius's book, however, he said firmly, "but I am, and it doesn't change anything."

"Looks like we have Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Potions together" Rose piped up. Albus glanced at his timetable. Indeed, those were the subjects that Gryffindor and Slytherin first years would be sharing. He also noted that Charms and Herbology would be with the Ravenclaws, and Transfiguration and History of Magic with the Hufflepuffs. They had Astronomy by themselves.

The chime of a giant clock indicated the end of breakfast and the beginning of first period. Fred, James, and Rose said their goodbyes and went off their separate ways.

"Looks like we have a double period of Herbology" Scorpius said, rising from his seat. He didn't wish to be seen sitting at the Gryffindor table.

The boys found their way to the greenhouses, and were greeted by Professor Longbottom.

"Welcome, first years, to the beginning of a journey in which you will learn all about the natural plants of the magical world!" Neville said.

Scorpius and Albus paid attention for about five minute before Scorpius started poking a plant that was about a foot away. "Don't do that, it might attack you!" Albus whispered worriedly. Scorpius grinned and poked it harder.

The whole class turned to see the source of the comical whine the plant had let out. Scorpius was bent over, having a fit of laughter. Albus was glancing guiltily from the peering faces of his peers to Neville's face to the plant. He was trying to suppress a laugh.

"Potter! Malfoy! If you don't show more respect for my subject and my plants, I will put you in detention!" Neville yelled. He'd become quite assertive since becoming a teacher.

Scorpius straightened up and rearranged his features so that he looked serious. "Yes, sir!" he replied confidently.

Albus merely looked at his shoes with an ashamed expression.

Little did they know that that had been the first of many, many, disruptions in teaching caused by Scorpius and Albus, who soon got over his shyness and became just as much of a trouble maker as his friend.

AN: So shy little Albus and Scorpius Malfoy are already causing a stir.

Next Chapter: A Reputation

The truth was that they simply loved a laugh, enjoyed the attention, and had a knack for causing trouble.

. . .to be continued!