-1Chapter 1

Disclaimer: If I owned Harry Potter, I would be out in my street screaming it to everyone, not sitting here saying that I don't. So there. :3

Ehlonna took a deep breath, and knocked on Professor Dumbledore's office door.

" Come in." was the quick and rather harsh answer. She pushed open the door and walked in slowly, closing the door behind her.

" Ah, Miss Bristlewood! I'm happy to see you grace our school with your arrival!" Professor Dumbledore said warmly, indicating to the chair in front of him. Several other professors lined the wall, One looked ancient! She was wearing a set of green robes, and a small pair of spectacles that sat far down her nose. The other was tiny! He had the features of some sort of goblin, but not as cruel and uncaring. The other woman was stocky, she was wearing what looked like frayed robes, with a hat to match. The last was taller than the others, and he glared down at Ehlonna. He had greasy black hair that fell into his face, and his nose was crooked. She hesitantly sat down, not sure whether they would curse her or not!

" As I was saying, Welcome to our school! I hope you find it here as well as you did your last school, but before we can send you to warm bed, you need to be sorted into a house. Accio Sorting hat!" Professor Dumbledore said, flicking his wand. A large brown hat landed gracefully onto his desk. He nodded at the other Professors.

" They are the heads of houses'. Professor McGonagall is the head of Gryffindor, Professor Flitwick is the head of Ravenclaw, Professor Sprout is the head of Hufflepuff, and Professor Snape is the head of Slytherin house." Each of the professors nodded when their name was mentioned.

Yikes! Ehlonna thought These guys look a little creepy! I hope they don't kill me in my sleep or anything, although that Professor Snape certainly looks capable of doing so! She gulped quickly. Dumbledore seemed to sense her un-easyness ( a/n: lol un-easyness? Is that even a word? Lol, soz, anyways, back to the story…) and passed her the hat, not wanting to prolong her suffering. She bit her lip, and slowly, almost so slowly it hurt to watch, she placed it on her head. She jumped as the hat begun to speak! Ehlonna herself was muggle-born, so she wasn't yet used to the fact she was a Witch- Let alone talking hats! It spoke in a deep voice.

" Ahhh, a new comer! Hmmm; difficult. This one has talent…oh yes… I can see she has good Ravenclaw abilities…But she is brave like a Gryffindor… The cunning of a Slytherin…oh there's plenty of that!… And as it appears, a loyal belief in her heart…She has the qualities of all the houses'!" The hat exclaimed excitedly. " I have never witnessed such a child!… I know!… Gryffindor!" Ehlonna didn't know whether to smile or not. Is that good? Or am I now sentenced to death? She sighed in relief as Professor McGonagall smiled and clapped her hands in delight. She stood up and shook McGonagall's hand, and she lead Ehlonna out the room, the other Professors clapping solemnly on her way out. She was lead right out the office, down the stone steps and into the darkening hallway. A few students brushed past them, looking at Ehlonna in interest ( as she was the only kid their not in school robes at the moment.) McGonagall lead her just shortly across the hallway and round a corner to a portrait of a Fat Lady.

" Gringgott" She said. The portrait door swung open, allowing them to walk into a large red and gold room. A number of students wearing ties that matched the room looked at her strangely. She could feel herself turning red as the students gathered to see what was happening.

" Welcome to Gryffindor Common Room!" She said proudly to Ehlonna, who wished she could shrink into the rug under their feet. Oh God… The teachers may not kill me, but these guys might… " Gryffindors', This is Ehlonna Bristlewood; She has arrived from America. She has been sorted here, and I want you to make her feel welcome? Am I understood?" She asked, giving them all a stone crunching glare.

" Yes Professor McGonagall." Everyone droned out it a sing song voice.

" Very well." She said, leaving Ehlonna standing like a beetroot in the middle of the common room.

" Uhhhh… Hi?" She said nervously, waving slightly. Some of the Gryffindors smiled and came forward, shaking her hand.

" Hi Ehlonna…was it? I'm Seamus Finnigan" ( a/n: I cant remember how his last name is spelled ) Ehlonna shook his hand. Next a girl around her age, with slightly frizzy mousey hair stepped forward.

" Hello, I'm Hermione Granger."

" Hello Hermione," The next one was a ginger kid

" Hi Ehlonna. I'm Ron Weasley." Next two twins with ginger hair stepped forward, one taking one hand, the other taking the other hand (lol)

" Hi Ehlonna." They said in unison.

" I'm Fred,"

" And I'm George."

" Weasley." They finished together. She smiled.

" Hi," Said the last one, he had round glasses, messy dark hair, and some sort of scare o his forehead. " I'm Harry Potter." They all seemed to look at her for a moment.

" Hi Harry, I'm Ehlonna." Silence...

" Is that it? We actually met a Witch who doesn't react to Harry Potter?!" Ron asked shocked.

" Why, Should I?" Ehlonna asked slowly, feeling she had done something wrong.

" Well, he did defeat Vol- I mean- you-know-who." Hermione said matter of factly.

" Who?" They all stared opened mouthed at her.

" What?!" Ron gawped.

" No way!" Seamus gasped.

" Voldemort! You never heard of him? Death Eaters? Dark Mark? Anything ring a bell?" Harry asked, a little happy someone hadn't judged him by reputation like everyone else. Ehlonna shook her head, going red again.

" Nu uh. I'm Muggle Born… I don't know a lot of things in your world." Ehlonna explained slowly. Hermione, Harry, Ron, Fred, George, and Seamus just looked at each other. It was obvious they didn't want to explain who this Voldemort guy was. " Hey, can someone explain, like, where I sleep and stuff. I mean, McGonagall didn't exactly say much to me." Hermione giggled and lead the small group over to the fire, and everyone sat down on the unoccupied sofas and chairs.

" Well, boys dormitories is up to your right, and ours is down to the left. Your stuff would already be up there. Oh, what year are you in?" Hermione said without taking a breath. Ehlonna was a little taken back at Hermione's speed at talking.

" Erm… year 5..." Ehlonna said, gazing round at all the tapestries.

" Same as us! Guess you'll be in all our classes then?" Ron said, undoing his tie. It was already 10 O'clock. Ehlonna didn't even get to Hogwarts until 9:30, the Floo Network had to be delayed for some reason.

They sat around talking for a while, most of the time Ehlonna was just thankful she had found some friends so soon. Back in her old school she had often been picked on, and many people didn't like to talk to her in case of catching something. She wasn't originally American, She was born in England, but when her mother died, her father moved them to L.A .She absolutely hated it. She was the social person, but Ehlonna was scared to step out side the door for fear of bullies. She shook her head. No! She thought. I must not dwell on the past! Father is gone now. And now I'm back where I feel comfortable…

" Ehlonna? Are you feeling okay? You look a little pale." Harry asked, looking at her. Ehlonna looked up, realising they were all staring at her again. Don't they have anything better to look at?!

" I'm fine." She mumbled. " I'm just… Tiered." Hermione Looked a little sympathetic.

" Okay, if your in my year, you should be in my dormitory as well. Come on, I'll show you. Good night guys." Hermione said, standing up.

" 'night." They both muttered.

" Good night." Ehlonna said, smiling faintly as she left with Hermione.

They walked up a long spiral staircase until they reached a brown oak door. Hermione opened it, and had to basically pull Ehlonna in with her as she didn't seem to move.

" Come on!" Hermione called, smiling. As soon as they were inside, A grin spread onto Ehlonna's face. Oh if there's one thing I love, its sleeping! She thought. And these beds will do nicely just for that! The beds were 4 posters. With red velvet curtains and red covers. The pillows looked so soft. Ehlonna found her bed strait away. It was her luggage that gave it away. Well; Her owl. Her Snowy White owl was hooting happily in her cage.

" Hi little guy!" She cooed, letting her out of her cage. She sat on Ehlonna's arm.

" Aww! Cute owl! It looks a little like Harry's. Has it got a name?"

" Nope. I wait for inspiration for her name. I'll get it eventually." She said, giving the bird a treat. Hermione gave the Owl a little stroke before changing into her night clothes.

" Well, I'm going to bed. Night Ehlonna." She said, climbing in her bed that was just across the room from Ehlonna's. There was no one else in the Dormitory. They were all still down in the common room. Ehlonna smiled, and got changed into her night gown. Her new Gryffindor robes hanging on the chair beside her. She glanced at her now caged owl once more before turning round and shutting her eyes.

Hi guys! Be sure, the chapter will be coming shortly! Please rate this! Good or bad! Oh, and a sneak peek at the next Chappie:

" Oh My God! Ehlonna! You turned Malfoy into a…a Snail!!" Hermione gasped.

Lol, that should be fun to write! Well, till next time!

Trenna

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