Always The Chosen One (y/n x malfoy)

First Class Session(Potions)

Y/N's POV
I walk into the classroom, Snape looks at me saying, "Ms.King- your late." Thank god- its the right class. I nodded as I looked for an open seat. The only one I see open is next to Goyale, Malfoys's one of the two companions. I sit down as I looked over to Goyale, giving him a nod as he gave one back. Snape says, "Today- I will asking questions to basic potion knowing and knowledge. I will call out who answers after I say my question, you will stand and than answer said question." He walks with a purpose to the center of the room as he made the windows close with his wand. He says, "What is the primary use of The Draught of Living Death? Cedric." I looked at Cedric as he stood up quickly as he didn't hesitate, "The Draught of Living Death induces a deep and death-like sleep or slumber to the drinker." Snape nods, that was quite quick, impressive. Cedric sat back down as his buds around him dabbed him up practically. Snape continues, "What are the main ingredients of The Polyjuice Potion? Hermione." Hermione went slightly wide eyed as she stood up saying, "The potion contains Lacewing Flies, Leeches, Bicorn Horn, Knotgrass, Fluxseed, and a piece of whoever or whatever your trying to transform into, sir." Snape shakes his head no, "Wrong. Its Lacewing Flies, Leeches, POWDERED Bicorn horn, Knotgrass, Fluxseed and if you dont know- typically itd be HAIR of whatever or whoever your trying to transform into." Hermione getting humiliated by being wrong, as girls on the opposite side of the room snickered, Slytherin house girls. Pansy Parkinson. Pratically the female version of Draco Malfoy from what Daphne's told me.. I rolled my eyes at Pansy and her friends as I looked back at Snape, Hermione sitting down in the corner of my eye. Snape says to Pansy, "Quit it." Pansy them shutting up immediately. I looked to Malfoy as I seen him move in the corner of my eye, he was giving Pansy a dirty look. Awh- he doesn't like his little copy cat, thats adorable. I snickered to myself as he looked my way, making me look back infront of me to Snape. I gulped as I realized I may have made a mistake. I dont need him on my back- I dont need anyone on my back, so hopefully I didn't just fuck that up. I listen as Snape says, "What potion can be used to cure boils? Goyale." Goyale stands up next to me, he says, "The boil-cure potion." Well- that was the easiest question ever. Snape nods as Goyale sits back down. Snape once again continues, "What is the purpose of adding powdered moonstone to a potion? Harry." Harry didnt stand as he wasnt even looking at Snape. Looking at Harry- I see Hermione hit his arm to look up from his notebook. Is he writing? Hes taking notes during our 'what do you know?' Oh jesus.... I looked at my hands as I started to figet with them hoping to not get called. Harry stands as Snape says, "Better things to do Mr.Potter?" "No sir...." "Than answer the question- Potter." You know he doesnt know this- even I know he wouldnt. Not endless your advanced enough to know because you studied potions. Malfoy snickers with Crab slightly loudly, making Snape snap his neck to him saying, "Something funny Mr.Malfoy?" He gulped, and shook his head no. This could be interesting. Snape motioned Harry to sit, while looking at Malfoy intensely saying, "Answer his question Mr.Malfoy- since you seem to want to chime in." Hm, does he know? He gulped as he nodded standing up saying, "Powdered moonstone is often used in potions to enhance their effectiveness and potency- more specifically in potions that are related to sleeping or dreaming." Malfoy puts his head down, Very impressive Malfoy.. Snape says, "Well done, now sit quietly." Malfoy shakes his head, sitting down and doing exactly that. I looked back to Snape as he put his hands behind his back, sighing saying, "How does Bezoar Stone affect or take place in potions? Y/n." Hearing my name, I instantly stand as I repeat his question in my head. Bezoar Stone affect. "The Bezoar Stone is a magical stone that can be used to counteract the effects of many poisons when ingested. In potion-making in particular, it is often used as a antidote or to neutralize harmful substances." He looked at me kind of shocked as he said, "Hm. very impressive Ms.King. Honestly- I gave you one I havent taught here yet, so I am rather impressed that you know such a thing and look forward to having you in my class." I gulped as I felt worry rush over me, Great.. I nodded as I said, "I hope you can provide a challenge one day sir." He partly smiles as he waves me to sit down while nodding to me. Snape says, "Starting tomorrow- I will not be ANY easier on you all. If your not like Ms.King here- dedicated to your work... I recommend quitting now as you will fail my class." I gulp nervously, feeling the weight of Snape's words and the scrutiny of my classmates. As I look around, I notice the dirty looks from many students, but Malfoy's gaze holds a different quality-curiosity. Snape says, "5 points to Slytherin. Nice work Ms.King." I smiled as I earned houshold points, anyone in Slytherin Household smirking, and nodding with some sort of approval over there faces towards me.
After Snape's Class
I hear Professor Snape say just before I turn to leave, "Ms.King? May I have a word?" Feeling a mixture of apprehension and curiosity, I turn around at Snape's request. My eyes meets Malfoy's gaze, along with Crabbe and Goyle, who linger in the classroom. Nodding nervously, I share glances briefly at Snape before approaching him, trying to maintain my composure despite the intensity of the situation. As I stand before Snape, I wait for him to speak, my heart pounding in my chest. Feeling the weight of Malfoy's gaze on me, along with the silent scrutiny of his companions. Despite my nerves, I try to keep my expression neutral, determined not to show any sign of weakness. Snape regards me with his characteristic sternness, his dark eyes searching mine for a moment before he speaks. "Ms. King," he begins, his voice low and measured. "May I ask where you learned your knowledge of potions?" I gulped as I scratch the back of my neck saying, "Well, I kind of just learned it by myself. Had the time- so why not right?" He nodded, "Keep it up, and you may just prove to be a worthy student in my class." I feel my heart skip a beat at Snape's words, a sense of pride swelling within me despite the lingering tension in the room. With a grateful nod, I thank Snape before turning to leave the classroom, my head held high as I walk past Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle, a newfound confidence coursing through my veins as I walk out of his classroom. I walked out to see a girl standing infront of the door- Pansy Parkinson. Oh great- what does she want? Pansy says, "Y/n King- right?" Yeah, Daphne's told me about you... I said, "Depends, whos asking?" She scoffed as she cleared her throat, she put her hand out. "Pansy- Pansy Parkinson." "Well, okay- Pansy... what do you want?" She looked at me slightly offened as she said, "You seem smart- you know, being able to answer a question not even Snape thought you could answer..." I sighed irritated as I said, "Get to the point." She puts her hands up saying, "Sorry- didn't realize this was a rushed conversation." "Actually its a unnecessary conversation. Are we done here?" She scoffed as she snarled at me, I hear from behind me, "You should really get out of the way Pantries" I turned to see Malfoy standing just behind me, hes not looking at me but rather Pansy. I slightly snickered as Malfoy called Pansy, Pantries. Pansy gave me a death stare as she stomped madly away. Being able to move now, I move out the doorway for Malfoy as I said, "Thanks..." He looked at me up and down saying, "Its Y/n, right?" I gulped as I nodded. He stares at my figure as he says, "If she ever comes around you again- just say anything that has to deal with me with you. She'll either get more pissed or back off. You know, incase you get stuck in the doorway again. In a unnecessary-conversation again." I giggled shortly as he chuckled slightly. Crab and Goyale walking out of the classroom now, as they turn to Malfoy and I standing together smiling. Goyale says, "Hey- that was pretty cool what you did in there Y/n." I looked at him slightly surprised, "Thanks. You nailed the boils question-" He blushed as he said, "Thanks. I usually cant answer Snapes questions so- Im glad I finally got one out of.... how much ever hes asked." Crabbe nudged him as Crabbe said to me, "Goyales may not have the Brains but hes got the Brawn." I nodded as I felt slightly confused now as to where this conversation just lead. Malfoy askes, "You have Defense of Dark Arts after this?" I scoffed shocked as I said, "Yeah- how'd you.." "Would you want to join us in the class? We could show you where it is too." Before I answer, Crabbe says, "They give you a tour of your classes after the sorting-" Malfoy says, "Yeah... but something tells me she doesn't know where it is.." I gulped, I mean- I don't, but how does he know that?? Did he really pay attention to if I stayed or ditched when it came to the tour stuff? I nodded as I said, "I... don't know where it is- but im sure I could've found it." Goyale says, "Trust me, you dont want to take your chances on that one." He laughed as he patted my shoulder, making me laugh because that meant hes probably gotten lost before. Malfoy says, "Join us- we could use your company. They could learn a thing or two from you- maybe even myself." I hesitate for a moment, taken aback by Malfoy's unexpected invitation. I glance at Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle, noticing the curiosity in Malfoy's expression and the hint of eagerness in his companions' eyes. Crabbe says, "We could use some smarts in this trio, what do you say?" Feeling a sense of uncertainty mingled with curiosity, considering Malfoy's offer. Despite our differences, I knows that having allies in Slytherin could prove beneficial, especially given the competitive nature in Hogwarts and Malfoy being one of the top in the school- he could definitely be useful... but his reputation could not be, might even take me a step back. Seeing the sincere looks in their eyes, I nodded, "You know what- sure. Id love to join yall." Crabbe smirking as the other two smiled. Malfoy nodding as he says, "Come on- before your late again." I nodded as I slightly giggled as I know I was lost trying to find Snapes class and thats why I was late. Malfoy and I walk side by side as we walk down the halls with Crabbe and Goyale talking infront us. Malfoy askes me, "Im curious- you settling into Hogwarts fine or?" Malfoys sudden interest keeps surprising me as I nodded saying, "As one could be coming alone to Hogwarts.." "Do you know anyone here? Or met anyone yet?" "Well, other from you guys. I met this girl named Daphne-" "Greengrass?" I nodded as he scoffed to chuckle saying, "Shes a cousin of mine, so dont get any ideas when it comes to if we're dating or-" "Oh, I wasnt. I didn't mean for me to seem like Id ask... Im not trying to bud into your life like that." He nodded as he said, "Well, if you ever had too- no. Im not dating anyone, infact I dont plan too." I said, "Same here- to be honest, Ive got too much stuff going on with myself to pay attention to things like that, you know?" He nodded as he said, "I know right- like I feel so busy nowadays with my family and all, its just hard to think of such things." I nodded as I seen we did have something in common- except his is because of his family and mine is more because I choose too. I said, "Understandable, im more busy because I choose to be- Id rather do something good with my time like learning things that can be useful to me in the future. Than wasting my time on somebody who will eventually leave or die or you know..." Malfoy goes slightly wided eyed, feeling the weight of those words. He nods as Crabbe turned around, "Y/n- Goyale and I were thinking, would you want to come to the Slytherin House Party this Saturday? We usually keep it between a few of us- but, now that your apart of the group we wanted to invite you. Plus, you seem cool enough not to rat on us." I looked at them as I gave a genuine smile, "Thanks guys- we'll see. Weekends are usually my busy days." Crabbe and Goyale nodded as they understood, Malfoy and I continue to talk as we walked behind them- all of us laughing together.