" But you will be pretty good in Gryffindor lad as you have the courage to face great adversaries in life. Truth to be told, you have the shadow of that 'man' who like you despite being a Pureblood is a Gryffindor. Alas it is a pity he did not take a right decision in the most important point in his life".
Draco knew 'who' the hat is talking about. And he has no interest of becoming another disposable pawn of that ringleader of Gryffindor like 'him'.
"I still prefer Slytherin. There are multiple reasons like I am a pureblood and unlike other houses, we pure-blood tend to stick together most of the time, even though Gryffindors are brave and courageous, but when it comes to sticking together and supporting the people of their own house they are not very good at it." Draco said, "And I am a Malfoy, you probably already know some of my family's history. I am pretty sure my people have murdered at least one family member of each people in Gryffindor so going there is a death-wish, I would rather be in Hufflepuff."
Draco has already seen, how cruel Gryffindor can be, when Potter was suspected to be the heir of Slytherin when the Chamber of Secret was open not even Gryffindor chose to support him and he was left alone and when Harry was chosen to be in the Tri-wizard tournament, again no one supported him from Gryffindor probably except She-Weasel and Granger. He still remember that Weasel is practically fuming with jealousy at his-so-call-friend.
The real reason Draco wants to be in Slytherin is to pull the Dark wizards to his side, even though Voldemort is strong, most of his strength comes from the loyal Death-Eaters around him who are willing to kill and be killed for him and that's what Draco wants Loyal companions and since controlling the Ministry of Magic is also easier with the support of other Pure-bloods, with him being a pureblood himself, the Slytherin route is more plausible and easy compared to others.
The people waited and waited to see the which house Draco was going to be sorted in and after nearly 10 minutes which felt like an eternity the Hat suddenly spoke out.
"SLYTHERIN!!"
The Slytherin table shouted the loudest cheering for Draco. Draco stood up sighing a sigh of relief. He looked at Severus who nodded at him showing a rare smile, Draco nodded back in greeting and went back to the Slytherins table, giving one last look at Dumbledore and the other heads of Houses in front of him.
If there is any other man from whom Draco seeks approval and consider as a family other then his father, then it would be his Godfather, 'Severus Snape' or 'Uncle Sev' which he fondly call him. He is just as he remembered just a bit younger; a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose and yellow, uneven teeth. He usually dressed in flowing black robes which made him resemble "an overgrown bat". He had shoulder-length, greasy black hair which framed his face in curtains, curling lips and dark, penetrating eyes that resembled tunnels. It is like the statement 'Appearances can be deceived' is quoted for this man. He has fooled him, school, Potter, everyone including himself to believe that he is a cold hearted man without any benevolence. This cannot be more far from the truth. Draco sneered. And they say Gryffindors are upright heroes while Slytherins are dark wizards, villains. His godfather has lived his life becoming a pawn of that so called white saint. This is also one of his regrets which he wants to clear. To give his Uncle Sev his life back, his smile which that bastards 'Marauders' and Potter's bitch of a mother had stolen. Yes he already know everything about Severus's past and can only mourn for him as it was already too late. Now seeing him once again alive in front of him makes his ambitions to grow stronger.
Draco was greeted by his seniors and fellow classmates as he walked over to the table and sat between Theo and Pansy with the others sitting besides them, The Slytherin's prefect Gemma Farley introduced herself to Draco as they shook hands.
Suddenly Dumbledore had gotten to his feet. He was beaming at the students, his arms opened wide as if nothing could have pleased him more than to see them all there.
"Welcome," he said. "Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!"
"Thank you!"
He sat back down. Everybody clapped and cheered.
As soon as he sat down the golden plates in front of them were filled with dishes that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. There were many dishes on the table, roast beef, roast chicken, pork chops and lamb chops, sausages, bacon and steak, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes, fries, Yorkshire pudding, peas, carrots, gravy, ketchup, and, for some strange reason, peppermint humbugs.
"Hey is he a bit mad?" Pansy whispered taking a couple of fries and steak to her plate.
"In my father's words, Yes." Draco replied "But his every word had a meaning, Nitwit represent Ravenclaw, Blubber represents Gryffindor, Oddment represents Slytherin and Tweak represents Hufflepuff."
"Why are you not in Ravenclaw?" Asked a nearby girl.
"Isn't it rude to ask someone a question without introducing yourself first?" Pansy snapped at the blonde girl. She already has a belly full of fire for Hermione.
"Oh I apologize, I am Daphne Greengrass." She replied with indifference not focusing on her, "I know you are Draco Malfoy".
Seeing the incoming catfight, Theo intervene with a smile, "I am sorry for her behavior, She is Pansy Parkinson and I am Theodore Nott." Theo said as he nugged to Blaise who politely introduce himself with Crabbe and Goyle.
Draco do not have much interactions with Daphne in his previous life. His connection to the Greengrass family is thorough 'Astoria Greengrass', the younger sister of Daphne and also his betrothed. That fortunately or unfortunately cannot evolve into a marriage. In truth Draco has no interest in pursuing any romantic relationships in his previous life. After all how can he? Who will consider these matters when there is a psychopath sitting at your home torturing and killing people in his dining room, your parents lives are constantly threatened and you are sent on a suicide mission.
Nevertheless Draco shake hands with her and introduce himself.
" I must say I am quite honored to see the most famous scion of Sacred 28 in our generation. I have quite expectations from you so don't disappoint me" She said in her cold demeanor.
Draco understood that it is merely a child's curiosity over a popular one which will fade with time so he do not pay her much attention. Right now all his attention is focused on the pale and trembling man wearing a purple turban. He still cannot believe that this fool has let that monster latch on the back of his head. Maybe he is bald inside out. This is another person he has to be cautious in this year.
As they were talking, suddenly all the ghost started flying around everywhere and on the side of Slytherin, a ghost came and sat. The ghost was very pale, pearly-white and slightly transparent. He had wide, staring, black eyes and a gaunt face. He was dressed in robes covered in silver bloodstains and carried chains, He was also wearing a curly powdered wig and carried a sword.
"So new Slytherins, I hope you can help Slytherin win the house cup for the 7th time in a row." He said with a hoarse whisper.
"I know you, you are the Bloody Baron," Pansy said looking at the ghost in front of them. The ghost just nodded and didn't say anything else,
"So why are you called the Bloody Barron?" Theo asked
"Idiot, don't you see his clothes." Replied Blaise "By the way how did you get those stains of blood in your clothes?"
As soon as Blaise asked that the cheerful atmosphere got cold,
Draco quickly said, "I am sorry for my friend, he is just curious."
The Barron looked at him, "Draco Malfoy?" He asked to which Draco nodded in response.
"I have heard about you from other ghosts." The Barron said grimly, "I hope you can continue leading Slytherin to its Glory."
"That's the plan," Draco said smiling.
Soon Desserts came and it too disappeared, and Professor Dumbledore got to his feet again. The hall fell silent.
"Ahern -- just a few more words now that we are all fed and watered. I have a few start-of-term notices to give you."
"First years should note that the forest on the grounds is forbidden to all pupils. And a few of our older students would do well to remember that as well."
Dumbledore's twinkling eyes flashed in the direction of the Weasley twins.
"I have also been asked by Mr. Filch, the caretaker, to remind you all that no magic should be used between classes in the corridors."
"Quidditch trials will be held in the second week of the term. Anyone interested in playing for their house teams should contact Madam Hooch.
"And finally, I must tell you that this year, the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a very painful death."
Draco snickered when he heard that. 'Making people curious about the place by saying such things and expecting them not to go there, What a Joke!!, He does want people, no Potter to go there, doesn't he?'
"What do you think is in there?" Pansy muttered to Draco getting interested.
"Probably some creepy dark magic items" Replied Draco not wanting them to get too curious about the place.
"And now, before we go to bed, let us sing the school song!" cried Dumbledore.
Dumbledore gave his wand a little flick as if he was trying to get a fly off the end, and a long golden ribbon flew out of it, which rose high above the tables and twisted itself, snakelike, into words.
"Everyone pick their favorite tune," said Dumbledore, "and off we go!"
And the school bellowed:
"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bȧrė and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot.
The bunch of small snakes didn't sing the song at all since they couldn't bother remembering the lyrics of the song. Everybody finished the song at different times. At last, only the Weasley twins were left singing along to a very slow funeral march.
Dumbledore conducted their last few lines with his wand and when they had finished, he was one of those who clapped the loudest.
"Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here! And now, bedtime. Off you trot!"
Draco was wondering what games was he playing acting like a kid, Then Dumbledore walked away with the heads of other houses.
Draco looked at Hermione who was staring at him, the other party waved goodnight to him and Draco with a small smile did the same. Then the Slytherin's first year started following the prefect through the chattering crowds, out of the Great Hall. The entrance to the Slytherin common room is located behind a bȧrė stretch of stone wall in the dungeons of Hogwarts Castle.
"Our emblem is the serpent, the wisest of creatures; our house colors are emerald green and silver, and our common room lies behind a concealed entrance down in the dungeons. As you'll see, its windows look out into the depths of the Hogwarts lake. We often see the giant squid swooshing by — and sometimes more interesting creatures. We like to feel that our hangout has the aura of a mysterious, underwater shipwreck." Gemma explained as they entered inside the common room.
The Slytherin common room was a long, low underground room with rough stone walls and ceiling, from which round, greenish lamps were hanging on chains. A fire was crackling under an elaborately carved mantelpiece ahead of them, and several Slytherins were silhouetted around it in carved chairs. Honestly this place gives Draco more homy feeling rather then the manor as it reminds him of many painful memories which are uncalled for.
Gemma then showed them the way to boys and girls Dormitory. Since all of them already had a long day, They said their goodnight's and went to their room. The Slytherin's rooms were huge and each room had to be shared by four people, luckily due to Lucius interfering, Draco, Blaise and Theo got a three bedroom to themselves. Talk about being filthy rich and powerful.
The bed was an ancient four-poster with green silk hangings. And you could listen to the lake water ŀȧpping against the windows. Also, silver lanterns were hanging from the ceilings. The walls were decorated with Slytherin crests. Medieval tapestries depicting the adventures of famous Slytherins covered the walls. Their luggage had already arrived there, Draco quickly went over to his suitcase and sighed in relief. Draco's suitcase was enchanted in a way that it could only be used by him. Draco opened the suitcase to let Grey out. Draco wrote a short letter to his parents indicating that he had safely reached Hogwarts and entered Slytherin just as expected. After sending Grey outside he quickly changed clothes and went to sleep as he was very tired himself.