"Dad, what if I am sorted into Slytherin?"
"You were named after two headmasters of Hogwarts, and one of them was the bravest man I've known."
"But what if I am?"
"Then Slytherin will gain a wonderful young man."
I went to go say goodbye to Mother. I next hopped onto the train. James had already saved us a cart with our cousin Rose. All of a sudden a boy walks into the cart.
"H-hi," the boy stammers. "There are no more carts and it seems that you have one empty seat. Do you mind if I take it?"
Right away I tell the boy he could sit there. He looks so lonely. I don't think he knows anyone here.
"What's your name?" I ask.
"Scorpius Malfoy."
I've heard about this kid from Dad. His father teased Dad when they were younger. I think they've made up now. It's been a long time. Dad told me that he was nothing but trouble and that I should stay away from him. I don't have to do everything my dad says. Right? Maybe I'll try to be friends with him. I mean he looks so sad. I feel bad for him. He needs a frien.
"What house do you want to be in?" I ask him.
"I want to be in Slytherin just like my father."
Maybe I don't want to be friends with him. He wants to be in Slytherin? I absolutely don't want yo be in Slytherin.
