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The memory skipped to nighttime at the train finally came to a stop. Everyone shuffled out of their respective rooms and were met with Hagrid.

"First years! This way please! Come on, now, don't be shy!"

Harry and Ron walked up to Hagrid, eager to greet the half giant.

"Hello Harry!"

Hagrid looked down at harry, giving him a warm smile, "Hey, Hagrid."

"Right then, this way to the boats, follow me!"

"Awww Hagrid is so sweet to you Harry."

"Well, i am his favorite..."

The next memory showed the first year students walking into the castle and up the stairs case.

At the top of the stairs was professor McGonagall waiting patiently for all of the kids to make it up.

When everyone had their attention focused on her, she gave her little welcoming speech and led them all to the great hall for the sorting ceremony.

As Harry was making his way with the group he was rudely cut off by none other than Draco Malfoy.

Ron scowled at the sight of him, "Ferret prat."

Rons clear distaste towards the boy gave everyone a good laugh.

"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts."

Harry gives him a strained smile, "yeah that's me..."

"This is Crabbe," he points towards one of his bodyguards before turning towards the other, "and this is Goyle."

Harry gives them a polite nod, "I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." The boy turns his nose up in a snotty arrogant way.

Before Harry could say anything Ron gave a snort at the mention of the boys name.

"Think my name's funny do you?"

"Oh boy, the start of the rivalry."

Harry rolls his eyes, "It's not our fault he's a prat...also he's a death eater so he deserves our judgement."

"I've no need to ask your name. Red hair, and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley."

"Hand-me-downs aren't even that uncommon for families with siblings, he's just a stuck up piece of-"

Before Ron could finish his little insult Hermione had skillfully covered his mouth.

"We get it, he's an ass."

Snickers could be heard throughout the room.

Draco turns to Harry, "you'll soon find that some wizarding families are better than others Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."

Draco extends his hand, expecting Harry to accept his offer and shake it.

Ron is seen looking nervous, as if he were worried that his new friend would leave him in the dust.

"Aww Ron you look so worried..."

Ron rolls his eyes, "please i was fine, Harry was never going to accept his offer. He's too good to be friends with a prat like Malfoy."

Harry smiled at the kind words his best friend had confidently said, "plus, you gave me candy that's practically saying we were family."

"Of course we are family, even before you stole my little sister."

Harry is seen looking at Draco as if he were from another planet, clearly not liking his arrogance, "I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself...thanks."

"OOOOH burn!" Sirius jumps over to harry and gives him a high five, "I have never been more proud!"

James just laughs at his best friend while everyone else in the room shares his amusement.