Prompt given by: marsetta

"I read your fiction and I'm like, Hmm maybe it would be interesting to see Ravenclaw Ron and Hufflepuff Draco."

Word Count: 1,074 (So it's longer, but hey it needed those extra 74 words)

Prompt two: Oddity

As the all the other first years looked around the great hall in awe and waited nervously for their names to be called, I attempted to plan how I would make my mark on Hogwarts. I needed to do something that no one would ever forget. Most of the first years had seemed to make an opinion on me based on the scene (and my last name) I made in the corridor in a few minutes ago. Their judgments were probably right, but I wanted to be known for something more than "Harry Potter's Rival".

"Draco Malfoy."

I swaggered up to the hat in a way that everyone knew to pay attention to me. As McGonagall placed the Sorting hat on my head I demanded.

'Place me in a house where I'm sure to stand out!'

"Are you sure?" The Hat asked skeptically. "It might have adverse effects on your life."

Not really understanding or caring of his warning, which I did regret later, I restated my earlier demand.

"I choose Hufflepuff!"

Crap…

I sat down on the stool in front of everyone, smiling shyly at the waves my brothers were giving me.

"Ahh, another Weasley. I know just where-"

'Wait' I thought. 'Why do I have to be grouped based on my family, I just want to be in a house based on my ability, NOT theirs'

"Are you sure?" The hat asked skeptically. "You'll have a harder time proving you're worth in life then if you go somewhere other than Gryffindor."

I hesitated, not liking what the hat was saying. But then I still wanted to prove that I could make a fine wizard without shadowing off my brother's success.

'Yes'

"Ravenclaw!"

Bloody Hell! I'm not that smart! Why didn't he choose Hufflepuff?

3 years later

Father had just sent me an owl with my monthly allowance. In vain I searched for any personal letter with the galleons, but to no avail. Though I wasn't expecting one anyway. The day after sorting Father sent me a howler telling me that if it wasn't for the fact that I was his only heir that I would've been disowned forever shaming the Malfoy name with Hufflepuff. It's incredibly awkward when I go home for the summer, father avoids me and mother cries. Luckily I have the support of my fellow 'puffs and even have a few good mates, but overall I don't feel like I belong in this house. I stand out TOO much. I wish I had listen to the Sorting hat, maybe I would've been happier in Slytherin?

"So after you add the newt to the potion, how many times do you stir it and in which direction?"

I looked at my tutor blankly, I honestly had no clue. When she figured out that I didn't know the answer she slammed her book down.

"Ronald, we've been over this ten times! You stir it five times counter clockwise than two time clockwise! You're completely hopeless." The sixth year angrily packed up her bag and started to leave.

"Wait!" I cried, "You're also supposed to tutor me in Herbology!"

"I'll recommend somebody else!"

I sighed, completely depressed. That was the sixth tutor to quit on me. Though not every Ravenclaw was smart, I just seemed to be below average compared everyone in half my classes. The only thing that would clarify me as Ravenclaw was my wizard's chess skills, but even then I still felt like an outcast. All my friends are actually in Gryffindor and I honestly didn't see them all the time and missed all of their crazy adventures. I'm still close to my family, but I felt a rift in our relationship being the only non-Gryffindor.

I left the library, still depressed and went to sit by the lake, though stopped when I saw the infamous Hufflepuff.

Draco Malfoy, I still think it's a pretty funny name, but I was lucky that I wasn't him. Everyone knew what happened to Draco. Though when I look at him, I see the look of detachment…the same look I have.

I took a deep breath, gathering my fake Gryffindor courage and sat down next to him. His startled look was hilarious.

"You're that wimpy Weasley?" He stated putting a package in his robes.

"My names Ron," I said, ignoring his comment. "I think that we got off on the wrong foot first year. I want to start anew because you're just like me!"

I held at my hand for him to shake it.

I stared at the Weasel's hand, trying to find a motive for his coming over. And what did he mean I was just like him! We are nothing alike! I'm in Hufflepuff and he's in Ravenclaw, two completely different houses.

"What do you mean by that?" I inquired, completely ignoring his hand. The red head seemed unaffected and smiled.

"You don't belong in Hufflepuff you should've been sorted into Slytherin," He started, causing me to roll my eyes. Everyone knew that!

"The same way I don't belong in Ravenclaw, but in Gryffindor," He sighed longingly. "We probably would've been enemies. Me, traveling along with Harry Potter, while you try to stop us with those two goons Crabbe and Goyle. Can you image it, Draco."

I did image it. I always thought about it. What would've happen if I had been in Slytherin….

"But," I snapped, "We're not in Gryffindor and Slytherin, honestly were probably a lot safer for not being them."

Ron laughed, "You're probably right, but don't you ever feel out of place?" He pressed as if he needed to know my answer.

"Of course I do." I admitted softly. "But I somehow feel that in the long run, I'll be a lot happier here. Do you feel that way?"

"A little," He whined "But it's just taking so long! I don't know how long I can do this!"

"My names Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." I offered him my hand. He looked shocked, but grasped it immediately.

"Why now?" He asked confused.

"I don't know honestly." I admitted. "Maybe because you're also an oddity. It probably is safer to stick together."

That seemed to invigorate Ron's spirits as he grabbed my hands and declared.

"That's right Draco! Let finds our happiness together!"

My smart remark at his statement died as I looked at the sparkle of determination in his eyes.

Maybe, us oddities could find happiness.

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