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Here is Chapter 2, my lovely readers! ^^
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Chapter 2: Of Slytherins and Boats
As the family stepped onto the crowded platform, Daphne broke away and headed towards her friends. She waved to pug-faced girl clinging to Draco Malfoy's arm, and beside the pair stood a scowling brown-haired girl and a handsome black-haired boy.
Astoria took in the sight of the various families saying their goodbyes and listened to the owls screeching in their cages as her mother called Daphne back over and chided her on behavior. Her eyes widened as she caught sight of Harry Potter and two other people, a tall lanky red-headed boy, and a bushy-haired girl with an armful of books.
"Daddy look! It's Harry Potter!" she said excitedly. Her mother immediately slapped her arm and she cowered against her father. Mrs. Greengrass was a prejudiced woman and did not her daughter to be intrigued with the likes of Harry Potter.
"Come now, Eury. It's Harry Potter, there isn't a child in our world that doesn't know the boy." Mr. Greengrass said, his blue eyes frowning. Mrs. Greengrass ignored her husband and turned on Astoria.
"Do well and stay out of trouble. Go to your sister if you need anything and please, do not consort with riff-raff like Harry Potter." She said disdainfully, smoothing down Astoria's blouse. Astoria nodded obediently as her father kissed her forehead.
"Go on then. Write to us and have a good term Toria." Mr. Greengrass smiled, putting an arm around his wife. Astoria bounded onto the train, an excited euphoria seeping into her. She jolted past various students and shyly kept her eyes down as she proceeded down the carriage. Thoughts flew to her mind, both small and distressing, hoping with all her heart that she would be sorted into Slytherin. Her life would be hell If her mother was not satisfied.
"Toria!" a high voice called. Astoria whipped around to see her sister and a group of older Slytherins sitting in a compartment. Daphne motioned to the only open seat across from her, which was next to….
Rolling her eyes, she inwardly groaned," Out of all the people on this damned train, Merlin put me beside that arrogant prat!"
Smug and handsome, Draco Malfoy sat lazily on the light blue seat twiddling his wand boredly. Pansy Parkinson sat on one side of him, pointlessly blabbing on about the randomest things, like turtles.
"Well, what are you waiting for? You're not going to stand out there staring in here for the whole journey are you?" laughed a girl with dark-brown curls. Her honey-brown eyes surveyed Astoria with polite interest as the handsome boy beside her smiled kindly. It was the pair beside Draco and the insufferable Pansy out on the platform earlier.
"You should sit down." Draco suggested, or rather demanded, as he ran a hand through his pale blonde hair. Astoria had to admit he was quite good-looking, and inwardly smacked herself for even contemplating that.
The dark-haired boy next to the girl who spoke earlier winked at Astoria and waggled his brows at Draco, chuckling. Astoria flushed pink and stepped into the compartment, taking the plush seat beside Draco. He winked at her arrogantly and pulled a Snitch out of his pocket. The feathery wings fluttered open, and it flitted around squeaking.
"Toria, I should introduce everyone so you don't feel awkward." Daphne giggled. The girl who told her to sit was Tracey Davis, the only Half-Blood in Slytherin. She was witty and clever, clearly someone you would not want to get on the wrong side of. She was involved with the boy beside her, Theodore Nott, who was nice enough and as handsome as Draco. A pretty strawberry-blonde girl by the window was Irina Carter, and the two burly boys by Draco were Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle. There was also, of course, the insufferable Pansy Parkinson, who Astoria strongly disliked.
"Hello." Astoria smiled at the group, before pulling out a novel and cracking it open.
As the sky outside the double-paned windows grew darker, the occupants of the compartment grew either quieter or rowdier. Malfoy, Nott, Parkinson, and Daphne played a loud game of Exploding Snap as Davis slept through it all. Astoria had changed into her robes and fed her owl, Athena, as she watched the passing scenery until the train slowed and eventually came to a screeching halt.
"Firs' years! Firs' years this way!" boomed a deep voice from outside the train.
"Stupid overgrown filth." smirked Draco, as he pushed open the door and swept out,. Pansy followed him out and the rest of the compartment emptied. Irina chuckled at Draco's cruel remark and strutted out with a cold smile at Astoria. Daphne held out her hand to her little sister, and Astoria took it. They stepped off the train together, hit by a gale of wind that shook the trees.
"That's Hagrid, the groundskeeper. He takes the firsties to the castle by lake and will make sure you stay out of trouble. Go on.." Daphne nudged her sister towards the group congregating around a very large, hairy man. Astoria joined the group of new students, shivering against the cold weather.
She casted her eyes toward the lake excitedly, and could distinctly make out the outline of the castle. With a shiver, she turned toward Hagrid, who was waiting for the rest of the first-years to join the group. Suddenly, a girl handed her a scarf. Surprised, Astoria took the warm garment and said," It's your scarf though."
The raven-haired girl smiled and shook her head with a giggle," I have two. Use it, it is really cold out here." Her navy-blue eyes showed warmth and kindness and she grinned broadly.
"I'm Lauren. Lauren Selwyn." she greeted, offering a hand. Astoria took her hand and shook it, smiling.
"I'm Astoria Greengrass." She replied.
"I know. My sisters Caroline and Analynne go to school with Daphne. She came over in the summer." Lauren grinned. Astoria smiled at Lauren, one of her first friends and wondered why her mother never let her out. Daphne always went places and Astoria was trapped in their mansion day in and day out. Could that ever change?
Weak ending, I know :( Gimme feedback and some ideas to write about? :D Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it.