Broken Bonds

Chapter 2

As the Malfoy twins, Y/N and Draco, made their way to Platform 9¾, the air seemed charged with anticipation and nerves. Y/N's excitement was palpable, her eyes sparkling with the promise of adventure, while Draco's demeanour remained aloof, his expression tinged with disdain.

As they reached the bustling platform, Draco's gaze swept over the crowd, his lips curling into a smirk of superiority. "Well, Y/N," he said, his voice dripping with arrogance, "welcome to the Hogwarts Express, where you'll be surrounded by a bunch of half-bloods and mudbloods."

Y/N's expression soured at her brother's words, a flicker of annoyance crossing her features. "Draco, must you always be so rude?" she scolded him, her tone a mixture of exasperation and disappointment.

Draco merely shrugged, his smirk widening. "Just stating the truth, Y/N," he replied, his tone unapologetic. "After all, we Malfoys are of pureblood lineage, superior to the rest."

Y/N rolled her eyes, resisting the urge to argue further with her brother. She knew Draco's prejudices ran deep, which were created by years of listening to their father talk down about the families that weren't pure-blooded within the walls of the Malfoy Manor. But she refused to let his narrow-mindedness ruin her spirits as they prepared to board the train to Hogwarts.

Ignoring Draco's condescending remarks, Y/N stepped onto the platform, her heart fluttering with excitement at the prospect of the journey ahead. As she looked around at her fellow students, she couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie, a shared anticipation of the adventures that awaited them at Hogwarts.

With a determined glint in her eye, Y/N followed Draco onto the train, ready to embark on a new chapter of her life, regardless of her brother's disdainful attitude. For she knew that within the hallowed halls of Hogwarts, she would find friends who accepted her for who she was, not for the blood that flowed through her veins.

As Y/N and Draco settled into a compartment aboard the Hogwarts Express, Draco's demeanour softened slightly as he turned to his sister. "Alright, Y/N," he said, gesturing towards the group of students seated across from them, "allow me to introduce you to some of my friends."

Y/N glanced at the group, her curiosity piqued as Draco made the introductions.

"Firstly, we have Pansy Parkinson," Draco said, nodding towards the girl with sleek, dark hair and sharp features. "She's one of the most ambitious and cunning witches you'll ever meet."

Pansy offered Y/N a polite smile, her gaze assessing yet welcoming.

"Next, we have Lorenzo Berkshire," Draco continued, indicating the boy with tousled brown hair and a mischievous glint in his eyes. "He's a master of charms and always up for a bit of excitement."

Lorenzo grinned at Y/N, a spark of mischief dancing in his eyes.

"Theodore Nott," Draco said, motioning towards the boy with quiet intensity about him. "He's sharp-witted and fiercely loyal, someone you want on your side."

Theodore nodded in greeting, his expression guarded yet friendly.

"Mellony Greengrass," Draco said, turning to the girl with long blonde hair and a serene demeanour. "She's as graceful as she is intelligent, a true asset to Slytherin House."

Melony offered Y/N a warm smile, her blue eyes twinkling with kindness.

"And finally, Mattheo Riddle," Draco said, gesturing towards the boy with dark hair and an enigmatic aura. "He's a descendant of Salazar Slytherin himself, and rumoured to possess extraordinary talents."