A snake in a clan.

Arriving at Hogwarts

Cat is cuddled up in my arms with her plaid shirt completely unbuttoned and my curls all puffed up. I look down at her as her head rest on my chest and I smirk at how adorable she is. The sky has turned a dark blue and I frown a little.

"We have to get up, love. We're nearly there." I hear a groan form on top of me as Cat cuddles further into my chest. I hold her tighter and kiss the top of her head. "You're so freaking sweet. I lov-"Her head snaps up at me. I blush a little and look away clearing my throat.

"You what?" She asks softly. I look back down at her. Fuck it.

"I love you. "I say confidently. She smiles her amazing smile and sits up to kiss me softly.

"I love you." I smile and kiss her hard and tangle my hands in her hair. The train jolts slightly and we nearly fall off the narrow seats. I chuckle and hold Cat tight, so we don't fall off. She smiles down at me. A smile that slowly turns to a frown as if she's realising something. She starts getting up and buttoning her shirt and I sit up pulling mine back on. "We should get going. We both need to change into our robes and we will be arriving soon. "I nod in agreeance and hold her hands as she finishes that buttoning up her last button. She looks up at me still looking disheartened.

"What's wrong, kitten? Did I say something?" She shakes her head and rests her head against mine.

"Do we have to hide everything again this year? I mean my friends know and I know Scorpio does too. "I bite my lip nervously and pull away still keeping out bodies close. I tilt her head up and kiss her softly.

"I don't want to. I'm just worried about the old families' kids. They've been raised with a certain mindset that can be pretty dangerous if they took it on board. You understand right?"

She sighs and nods a little. "I know I just... I don't like it, you know?" Her voice is gentle and a little shaky. I nod and sigh wrapping my arms around her. I check my watch.

"Shit baby, we have to go, we can talk about this later okay?" I kiss her head and pull away straightening out my shirt. Cat looks up and smiles softly. " I love you, okay? Meet you in our usual spot tonight?" She nods and smiles a little more. I kiss her cheek softly and shuffle past her opening the door. Before leaving I turn and smirk at Cat kissing her hard. She kisses me back just as hard and I smile pulling away slowly.

"I love you." I blush at her statement and smirk proudly.

"Who wouldn't?" I turn away and continue down the train. I bump into the trolley lady and buy a couple of chocolate frogs. Not necessarily to eat but for the cards, I'm saving myself for the sorting feast. It's the second-best of the year, after the Christmas feast of course.

I allow myself to indulge and open up one of the boxes. I flip the card over and smirk as it's Draco Malfoy. I toss the card to Scorpio who is making notes from an ancient-looking book. He picks it up and groans.

"Every single year! Are you sure you don't plant them there yourself?" I laugh and shake my head. I grab my robes from my bag and slide into them as Scorpio puts his book away and does the same. 

Soon enough we arrive at Hogsmeade station and I feel the familiar feeling welling up in my stomach. We are nearly home. I smile and grab my bag following Scorpio out of the train. I accidentally bump into someone and look up seeing Miller Zabini.

"Shit sorry mate," I shuffle back a little. He smiles down at me with a certain coldness about him.

"Just watch it." He walks away followed by a heard of Slytherin girls. He is the perfect example of the old families rubbing off on their kids. If I was a Gryffindor and bumped into him he would have jinxed my arse into next week.

I turn to Scorpio and he looks terrified. He avoids Zabini at all costs. Not because he's done anything particularly bad to Scorpio but more so because Draco is mates with Miller's dad. Scorpio has to spend one week every summer at the Zabini's hunting lodge with all the family and he hates it so he avoids Miller purely to avoid conversation. I can't really blame him, conversations with Zabini's are never the most joyful.

When we reach the carriages one just sets off leaving us waiting in the cold for the next one. I see the thestrals approaching and run my hand along their boney spine when they come to a stop.

Scorpio stopped looking at me weird when I stroke them after our 3rd year. Now he looks more interested. We climb onto the carriage sitting next to each other. We start talking about our classes for a year when he suddenly starts smiling slyly looking past me. I furrow my eyebrows in confusion and turn to see what he's looking at.

Cat's bright blue hair blows in the breeze as she talks to Taylor about something that's obviously making her happy. I frown a little feeling a pinch of jealousy in the pit of my stomach. Isla reaches us first and climbs into the carriage.

"Quiche! How long it's been!" I roll my eyes at her dramatic nature as she sits across from Scorpio. "And Mr Malfoy too! Charmed!" Scorpio didn't mind Isla but struggled with loud people.

"It's Scorpio. Mr Malfoy is my dad." He mumbles looks away. Isla's smile fades slightly obviously not meaning to offend him. She keeps quiet after that.

I hear someone else climbing into the carriage and feel a familiar warmth gracefully sit next to me. I smile to myself and hold out my hand. Cat looks down at it and smiles warmly as she slips her fingers between mine. The action warms my soul. She leans her head on my shoulder as the carriage sets off after Taylor and Victoria situate themselves. I look up at Taylor and she doesn't seem particularly impressed by our current position. I raise an eyebrow and she looks away quickly. The journey is filled with pleasant chatter but I'm more concentrated on Cat's hand in mine.

When we see the lights of Hogwarts approach Cat smiles brightly and Scorpio grins. It is always a wonderful sight. We pull up behind the other carriages and I notice Miller gracefully hopping out of his carriage. I pull my hand away in reflex and turn to Scorpio who looks confused.

Taylor is the first to leave the carriage. I can't look at Cat knowing I've upset her and she leaves without a goodbye. I sigh but put on a smirk as me and Scorpio exit the carriage walking to the main doors.

"You're a fucking idiot." Scorpio hisses at me. He never swears so I know he's pissed at me.

"I know."