"Well in that case, I have a private coupe. You're welcome to come and sit with me." My parents certainly wouldn't approve of me sitting with a Malfoy. But it's not like I'm marrying him or something. It's just a short train ride of a few hours, not much, plus he seems like a nice person. ------------------------------------ Making friends in your first year can be quite tough, certainly when your parents don't want you mingling with the wrong people. But of course a young Malfoy steps in and causes disturbance.