*First Year*
I arrived at what was known as the Great Hall where we were being introduced to the school and the sorting process.

"I will call your names in order by last name so when you hear your name I will place the sorting hat on your head and it will decide which house you should be placed in" said an old woman in emerald robes and a witch hat which only mad her look more intimidating.

She then walked us to the dining hall where there were four long tables separated from each other. Above each table was a different color banner hanging. I was nervous. It was my first year at a new school and I didn't know anyone and what made it worse was my awkward shyness. "Sophia Clay" called Professor McGonagall. My hands began to tremble as the girl in front of me walked to the center of the room.

"Violet Dalton"
I took a deep breath before walking to the center of the room. I sat on the chair and Professor McGonagall placed the old talking hat on my head.

"Quiet, but amiable. Fidelity and dedication...you have the characteristics of a... HUFFLEPUFF" yelled the hat.

A roar of cheering came from a table below the yellow flag banner. I quickly walked to the table and was tackled by other students in Hufflepuff.

"Congratulations!" said a guy who looked like he was nearly 17 as he patted my shoulder.

"Welcome to our home" said a girl who was about 15 and had blonde hair as she hugged me and I awkwardly hugged her back "Thank you" I said shyly.

I found an empty seat in front of a guy who looked a bit older than me with light brown hair and gray eyes. I sat myself and he gave me a slight welcoming smile. I smiled back and then turned to watch the other students be sorted. The ceremony ended and the Prefects guided us to the common room. The halls were crowded and I had to make sure I wouldn't lose the crowd I was following but at the same time I kept looking around to observe the school. When I turned my head my eyes met the same gray eyes I saw at the dinning hall.

Cedric's POV
"Already fancy the first year eh Cedric" said Josh "isn't it against the law to be with someone younger than you?"
"Shut up" I playfully shoved him"I'm only a year older" I joked "besides you know I have a thing for Gloria" I said as I continued walking to the common room. The first year sitting in front of me was pretty but that's all. My eyes are set on someone else...Gloria Summers. The first year doesn't even know me; we're complete strangers to each other...in the same house.

*Second Year*
Violet's POV
It's been nearly a year since I've been at Hogwarts. I've made quite a few friends since, mostly because they were my classmates and we would often be assigned to the same group. That's how it usually starts; first you are classmates, then group members then acquaintances, then friends and finally best friends.
"You know I think that Marks kid likes you" giggled Sarah.
"Pfft. Well that's all he's going to get from me because I'm not interested" I replied as we headed to our next class, Herbology.
"Mr. Diggory, why don't you have a seat next to Ms. Dalton since Mr. Stone seems so keen to talk to you" said Professor Sprout when she noticed Cedric and Eric snickering.
"Who's that?" asked Cedric as he stood up and gathered his stuff.
"Ms. Dalton please raise your hand" said Professor Sprout as she returned back to the board. I shyly raised my hand and waited for Cedric to sit next to me so I could put my arm down. I turned to Sarah who had a jealous face. She then poked my sides and whispered "What a dream come true! You're sitting next to the Hufflepuff hottie!" I gave her an annoyed look and turned to Cedric who was busy passing notes. I was bothered and angry that after a year being in the same class and only sitting a few seats away from each other he still didn't know I existed.
"Excuse me Professor Sprout?" said a 7th year from the door.

"Yes?" said Professor Sprout as she put down the chalk and walked to the door. "In the meantime go over page 234" she said as she walked out the door.

Once the door closed, immediately the whole class began talking. Sarah was talking to the girl next to her while Cedric was still busy passing notes across the room. I just flipped through the pages of the book in front of me. Just then a note landed on the book in front of me. I looked at it and then turned to Cedric.

"Sorry" he said. I grabbed the crumbled piece of paper and handed it to him "Thanks" he said. He looked at the note, then to his friend sitting across the room, then to me.
"Dalton is it?" he asked looking at me.

"Violet Dalton" I replied in a firm voice as I looked back at him.

From his expression, he was taken aback by my reply "Sorry" he said sincerely "I'm—

"Cedric Diggory" I answered once again in a firm voice.

Just then the bell rang; I gathered my things and dashed out the door.

Cedric's POV

"Uh, yeah…"

"Feisty little 2nd year isn't she?" said Josh as we watched Violet walk away just then Gloria appeared and immediately swung her arms around my shoulders. I hesitated but I returned the hug.

*Third Year*

downs. For example, my on and off relationship with Gloria. This relationship has been going on for 4 years, but I think I am now finally done. She didn't seem to like the idea at first but now I think she has gotten over it.
"Excuse me" said Violet as she tried shoving her way through the crowded halls to get to her next class. She has come to my mind every once in a while but only because Josh keeps teasing me about her. At fist she didn't seem to like me but for now we are merely acquaintances. I am glad her friends are friends with mine that is the only way I get to know her more.
As she walked by, I noticed something fall from her bag.

"See you later" said my friends as they walked away to their next class.

I walked over and picked up a small black notebook with neat cursive on the cover. I then realized it was her diary. Although I was tempted, I did not flip one page because if she found out, she would surely curse me. I decided I would give it to her during dinner.

Violet's POV
It was dinner time and I still haven't found my diary. I was too gloomy to eat anything and I was also tired.

"I'm going to bed" I interrupted the conversation my friends were having. They simply nodded their heads; I got up and walked away.

"Violet" I heard someone call my name in the hall. I turned my head o see who it was. I wasn't surprised to see Cedric. I couldn't help but notice he was carrying something in his hands. I couldn't believe my eyes so I squinted my eyes and immediately when I realized it was my diary my eyes went wide open.

"You dropped this earlier" he said as he handed me my diary.

I snatched it from his hands and quickly drew my wand out from my robes.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't hex you?" I demanded.

"I didn't read it!" he said with both his arms raised in front of him.

"Why should I believe you?"

"I would never lie to you."

I slowly lowered my wand and placed it back into my robes. I skimmed through my diary to make sure everything was in place.

"Thank you" I said as I stretched out my arm to shake his. He looked at me confused "I don't bite" I smiled. He slowly reached for my hand to shake it and said "you're welcome."

"Where were you heading?" he asked feeling a bit more comfortable.

"The common room."

He glanced back at the doors of the Dining Hall "I'll come with."

We began walking through the empty halls until we came across Gloria who didn't seem to notice us because she was too busy flirting with a Gryffindor.

We kept walking to the common room. "I'm sorry about Gloria" I said glancing from him to Gloria.

"Don't be, I guess it just wasn't meant to be" he sighed.

"You'll find someone who is" I smiled and he chuckled.
"What?" I asked glaring at him puzzled.

"I—never mind…"

We entered the common room and parted to our dormitories. "Goodnight" he said as he walked to the left.

"Goodnight" I said as I walked to the right.