One of the first friendships Harry was offered at Hogwarts came from someone he rejected: Draco Malfoy. From that moment onward, the two found themselves on opposite sides of nearly every situation.

But stop to ponder upon this: what if things had gone differently?

What if Harry had accepted Draco's hand of friendship aboard the Hogwarts Express, or shortly after arriving at Hogwarts? How might that single decision have changed the subsequent story? For instance, would Harry have still ended up in Gryffindor, or could his relationship with Draco have influenced his choice between Gryffindor and Slytherin Houses? Could Harry's friendship have changed Draco for the better, or would Draco have pulled Harry toward different values? If Harry had been Sorted into Gryffindor regardless, would his and Draco’s friendship bridged the gap between their Houses?

With so many possibilities, so many ‘What If’ situations, we can have a lengthy and respectful discussion on this topic! Your Potterdom mods highly encourage this!