Not second best

by Superhypercarrot

Harry Potter is sent to live with the Dursleys whilst his brother is trained in order to defeat the Dark Lord. Harry is sent to Hogwarts and makes friends with Ginny Weasley (same age as Ron). Dark but not evil Harry. Mild Ron bashing, Good Weasleys.

5. Chapter 5

Hogwarts towered, tall and ancient looking above the children.

"Wow" breathed Harry, eyes wide as saucers as he surveyed the castle

"agreed..." murmured Ginny,

"Pretty cool...'" said Neville, Hermione could only nod in agreement.

All too soon the boat ride was over and the four children clambered out, Hermione shivered, still soaked from being pushed into the water, Harry leaned forwards and tapped her, her clothes were suddenly dry. She blinked,

"How..." but before she could finish her question, a stern faced witch was placed in charge of the first years, and her stern demeanor silencing all the pupils. she walked out of the room leaving the first years alone.

"So it's true..." came a voice behind Harry, "The famous Damian Potter graces Hogwards with his presence..." Harry turned around, a smug looking blonde boy was watching him expectantly, hand outstretched,

"Eeer, sorry to burst your bubble mate..." said Harry, "But I'm not Damian..." The blonde boy rolled his eyes,

"I've seen your picture in the Daily Prophet, your obviously Damian."

"No I'm not..." said Harry, "But you seem to think you know who I am, so let me guess who you are... Interesting... Top quality robes, manicure, arrogance... It's obvious who you are Malfoy." The boy nodded approvingly,

"Well done Damian." Harry frowned

"I'm not Damian."

"Yes you are." there was a polite cough behind them and Malfoy turned to see the real Damian,

"I think you'll find that I'm Damian..."

"Sorry to disappoint," said Harry, "I'm only Harry, his twin... Unfortunately..."

"Ignore him." said Damian, "He's bitter."

"Bitterness is good for you." said Harry, "It helps me plan." Damian ignored this and Malfoy extended his hand to Damian,

"Pleasure." said the boy, "The name's Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." Damian looked at his hand like it was filthy,

"I don't want to shake hands with death eaters." said the boy, glaring slightly, Malfoy retracted his hand as though it had been burned. he opened his mouth to retort, but Professor McGonagle returned and ushered the children into the hall.