AN: OK I know I haven't finished Lily! yet but I just got inspired to write this by all the awesome LilyxScorpius fics out there- they're officially my new favorite next generation pairing (Lily/Teddy is my second favorite, of course). Enjoy and please r/r… I like reviews!

Scorpius Malfoy was clinging on to his mother's hand at platform 9 ¾. He didn't want to go to Hogwarts. He knew what the other kids thought of him – even the adults in Diagon Alley would glare at him as he ran around trying to get fitted for his robes, buying his wand and books. They all knew him as the "Death Eater's grandson". A tall red haired boy had even spat at him when he walked past. Goyle was in fourth year – and to be honest, Scorpius didn't feel too comfortable spending time with him. Hearing him go on and on about mudbloods and blood traitors upset Scorpius – his mother had always told him to judge people based on their actions, not who their parents were. Unfortunately, it looked as if Scorpius wasn't going to be given that luxury. His eyes were downcast as he heard a red haired man tell his daughter to make sure she beat him in every test at school; it looked like he was making enemies before he even got on the train. And when his parents left him with Goyle, he decided to slip away. He would find his way back to Malfoy Manor. Somehow.

Turning around, he found himself face to face with a little girl with big hazel eyes framed with thick lashes. Her red gold hair was in two neat pigtails, and she looked to be close to his age. To Scorpius' surprise, she looked at him and smiled, a dimple appearing in her left cheek.

"Hello! Lost your parents? Who are they? Maybe I know them. I know where mine are – they could help you find them. Or are you getting on the train? Are you a first year? My brother's a first year- What's your name anyway?"

Scorpius sighed. This chatty little girl would probably run away when she found out who she was – unless she was like Goyle, in which case Scorpius wasn't sure if he cared to befriend her. Holding out a hand, twisting his lips in a bitter smile, Scorpius responded, ' Scorpius Malfoy'

A look of recognition flashed across her features, but instead of running away, the little girl in front of him just smiled wider. "I'm Lily. Why do you look so sad? Are you scared to leave your mommy and daddy?"

Scorpius frowned. She didn't sound as if she was making fun of him. She looked… concerned.

"If you're a first year, don't be scared of the sorting. My daddy told my brother even if he's sorted into Slytherin, he can still be a good person. He says one of the bravest men he knew was from Slytherin."

So her brother was afraid to go to Slytherin – that meant she was probably from one of those Gryffindor families. And yet – she was telling him not to be scared, and that he wouldn't be judged based on his house. Interesting.

'Are you going to be at Hogwarts too?' Scorpius was hopeful. If this girl was at Hogwarts, he would probably have at least one friend.

The girl in front of him pouted, looking slightly sulky.

"I have to go NEXT year. Even though I probably know more charms than BOTH my brothers."

'Oh…'

"LILY.. WHERE DID YOU GET TO? YOU HAVEN'T SAID GOODBYE TO YOUR BROTHERS" a panicky woman's voice startled the two children who had just been looking at each other in silence.

"Oops… I have to go. I'll tell my brother to look out for you on the train" Lily leaned forward and gave him a friendly peck on the cheek as she turned and flew in the direction of the voice, leaving Scorpius touching his cheek, slightly dazed.

AN: I know it's short, but it's just a prologue! I'll probably post another chapter or two soon – and this is going to be a looong fic, so I do appreciate lots of feedback as I go along.