Year 1

A slap, A letter and Bertie Bott's Every Flavour beans

I took a deep breath as the train pulled to a stop. My mind was full of thoughts on what my Father was going to say which distracted me enough not to hear Albus' words of good bye.

I scanned the platform to look for my parents only to find Pinky our house elf waiting for me.

"Ma-Ma- Master" She said with a bow

"Pinky" I said while giving a slight nod. Even though I knew I should be treating my elf with at least the slightest bit of kindness, my grandfather always told me not to. If I do, it will result to a very bad whipping. And I don't mean the house elf.

She lifted her arm and I held it tightly.

"Re-Ready?" She stuttered again. And we apparated faster than I could say yes.

I stumbled a bit after we apparated, my head hurt and for a minute I forgot where I was. But the white peacocks told me I was in the Malfoy Manor. Yes, I was finally home.

"Thi-This way sir" Pinky said gesturing me to follow her

"I think I know my own house!" I spat

"P-Pinky is sorry master. Pinky wi-will be punished yes? Pinky is foolish to think of master not knowing his o-own home" and she started to sob

I sighed. I felt really sorry for her. "Bang your head five times and only stale bread tonight. Other than that, you are forgiven"

"Oh! Pinky is thankful to young master! Ve-Very Thankful. Pi-Pinky will not burn her mo-mouth again" And she gave me a bow right before she left with my trunk.

I sighed at what she said. I've always wondered why her mouth was red and swollen.. But that wasn't important right now. I shrugged the thought of it as I entered the Manor. As I opened the door I saw my mother stand before me.

"Mother" I nodded. I tried not to sound to eager as she might me mad at me.

"Welcome home" She as she approached me gesturing for a hug. I did not hug back as I stared at my father who was standing behind her.

"Father"

"Scpopius" He said "Welcome" and he patted my head. It may sound strange to imagine my mother hugging me and my father with his hand on my head and me standing still as if nothing was going to happen but this is how Malfoys express their affection. Any sign of total affection would make us look weak and vulnerable and Malfoys are never like that.

"BAH!" And my grandfather ruined our so called family moment.

"Scorpius" I could feel my back shiver and goosebumps began to stand up as he prolonged the S to my name.

"Grandfa-" I stopped as he raised his hand at me. Which was a sign to come to him

As I was close enough, he grabbed my arm and stared at me. After 5 long seconds I felt a burning sensation on my cheek as I fell on the floor. He just slapped me.

"Gryffindor you say?" He said with so much coldness in his voice. I opened my eyes to see my father walking in my direction.

"Draco, if you come any closer, this boy will not be the only one lying on the ground" Grandfather said pointing his wand at my father.

"Stand up Scorpius" Again prolonging the S.

I hesitated, because I didn't want to get slapped again.

When I stood up, I closed my eyes as grandfather raised his hand again, but opened them the moment I felt it placed gently on my head.

"They should get that bloody hat fixed" And he left leaving the three of us in silence.

I woke up at exactly a quarter past eight to the sound of silence. I wasn't surprised, there was no sign of merriment every Christmas season, until of course the evening party which I was not allowed to attend until I was of age. Not that I cared..

I put on my slippers and decided to go downstairs to open my presents and have breakfast with my parents. As usual, the tree was piled up with presents mostly for me. But I didn't feel like any of them at the moment.

"Merry Christmas Scorpius!" My mother said, smiling at me. "Let's have breakfast shall we?"

"Merry Christmas Mother" And I followed her to the dining hall. "Merry Christmas Father" I said seeing my father reading the Daily Prophet.

"Merry Christmas" He said looking up from the paper. It was one of those occasions where I catch him smiling at me. "You have a letter by the way.."

I nodded to Pinky as she gave me my letter. I was from Albus asking me to come to a Weasley Christmas party. Claiming that I must go because his relatives wouldn't believe they were best mates.

I snickered at that thought but stopped when I remembered that I have forgotten to tell my parents I was best mates with Harry Potter's son. I gulped.

"Who was it from?" Mother asked

"A friend.. Inviting me to a party.."

"Do we know him?" Father asked, raising an eyebrow. He must suspect something.

Oh good Merlin.. What should I do? They can't let this slide. Because this was much worse than a mistake from a "bloody hat".

"Not in the slightest" I lied. Albus' party can wait 'til next year.

After breakfast, I decided to open my presents. I received the usual sweets from my relatives. A new coat from my mother and to my astonishment, a new broom from my father.

"I had mine before I entered Hogwarts! Wouldn't hurt to practice.." He said patting my head. And for the first time in a long time, I gave a hug of thanks. I then let go to open my last present. My grandfather's.

It was a new scarf, with a silver and green background with a snake's body wrapping it. I gulped. The scarf was designed for someone that belonged to slytherin.

"I had it handmade from goblins. Pure silver thread and actual snakeskin" Grandfather said, coming down from the stairs. "Pity you'll never wear it. And no. I will not pay for a scarf with FEATHERS and GOLD" he spat and left the room.

"He had it made before you left for hogwarts." Mother said. Trying to make me feel better.

I sighed. Still clutching the scarf. I excused myself to leave for my room. I didn't want to see my father's disappointment. He may be good at concealing it, but my father wanted me to be in slytherin just as much as my grandfather. I sighed.

Dear Albus,

Due to family concerns, I cannot attend your little get together. I am truly sorry. Maybe next year I can have the privilege to meet your family.

Here are some Ever Flavor beans as a present. It's my absolute favourite.

I wish you well and Merry Christmas.

-Scorpius

After writing, I sent the owl to deliver it. And then plopped an ever flavour bean into my mouth. To my luck it was a chewy mango flavor. I ate it in delight as I waited for Christmas break to end.

If there was one thing I was sure of, it was that I can't wait for school to begin.

Woooooh! my very first review! OURQUEENJKR thanks so much! thanks for the suggestion.. i'll try to work on that.. :D

Ok ok.. I know I said this would be the last chapter for their first year but I just can't stop myself to write about the house cup. Guess what house will win? :D

Next chapter will hopefully be published tomorrow.. HOPEFULLY.. :)

-LumosPixie