The Arrival
The Hogwarts Express was buzzing with exitement and rumors.
Did you hear? Said a Gryffindor fifth year named Ron Weasley.
Replied Harry, his best friend.
We're getting a new student...a fifth year replied Ron in an excited voice. Harry raised his eyebrow.
What is so interesting about THAT? Harry asked. Hermione, Ron and Harry's friend, suddenly strolled up.
So...did either of you hear? Hermione asked in a voice even more excited than Ron's.
WHAT is this all about? Harry asked in an exasperated voice.
Oh, you don't know? We're getting...
A new student..I know, I know...but what is so exciting about that? And..why does everyone care? We get LOADS of new people every year... but why is this person a fifth year? Hermione cut Harry off. Hermione suddenly looked very impatient.
Harry...see this is no ORDINARY new student...this student just moved to England...he [or perhaps it's a she!]is from DURMSTRANG. Hermione finished, looking annoyed, but excited. Harry nodded.
Oh..so THAT'S why this new student is a fifth year...
Yeah, Harry! I hope it's a girl... Ron said dreamily. Hermione shook her head in disbelief.
REALLY Ron...you'd think that you'd be more excited about learning from this person... Hermione said in a You're-So-Immature tone of voice. Ron looked shocked.
Why, of COURSE I want to learn from her! He said sarcastically. Is that ALL you talk about? LEARNING...This will actually be pretty cool. The only people I've met from Durmstrang were at the Triwizard Tournament...and those were the seventh years. Ron's eyes suddenly lit up HEY...maybe it'll be VIKTOR KRUM he said, and nudged Hermione. She blushed.
Ron...he isn't AT school anymore! He graduated last year, remember? And besides even if it was Viktor.. Ron sniggered at this little comment. Harry decided to break up the on-coming argument.
Well..it's the first day back at Hogwarts and something is already happening. I'm not very excited about somebody new coming here from Durmstrang.. remember what we heard about it? Harry looked worriedly at Ron and Hermione.
Yeah..I remember how Malfoy said he wanted to go to Durmstrang...and the headmaster sounds like a creep. Ron said.
Well, I guess we'll see. She [perhaps a she!] is coming today, supposedly. Perhaps at the feast.
Why isn't the student on the Hogwarts Express?
Oh, Harry...don't you think she'd get BOMBARDED if he/she were to arrive on the Hogwarts Express? Said Hermione.
Well, how IS this person.. going to arrive? Ron questioned. Hermione shrugged.
Oh, Harry! what house do you think they'll be in? Hermione said in an excited voice.
Slytherin, obviously...this person from Durmstrang will of course be in the best house. Came a low drawling voice from behind them. Harry, Hermione, and Ron all turned at once to see a pale boy with white-blonde hair standing in the doorway. Two large boys were standing on either side of him.
Nobody asked you, Malfoy Harry said in an angry tone, and glared. Draco Malfoy glared back at him. We don't want your opinion. Get lost. Harry threatened.Draco sneered at him.
I think it's highly unlikely for him to be sorted into Gryffindor..the mudblood loving house. Harry looked about ready to kill. He jumped out of his seat.
What did you say? And what makes you so certain it's a Harry glared. It's probaly a muggle born or half-blood anyways. Harry said, and Draco looked at him in disgust.
Durmstrang is a highly renowned school, they don't put up with that RUBBISH Draco gave a nasty look at Hermione, who was a Muggle-born herself. Draco's two stupid cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, sniggered idioticaly. Hermione glared at Draco.
Watch what you say She said threateningly. Draco sneered once more, turned his back, and left their compartment, followed by Crabbe and Goyle.
I REALLY hate that boy Harry said.
An hour later the Hogwarts Express arrived at it's destination. Everyone stepped off of the bus. Ahead of them, Rubeus Hagrid, a kind and gentle half-giant, called for the First years to follow him. Firs' years, firs' years, come along now, follow me to the lake. All together? Ok, step onto this boat..oh, don't tip the boat like that.no..oh! Suddenly a very loud splash was heard, signifying that a first year had fallen into the lake.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron walked with the rest of the grades, second year and up, to the front entrance of Hogwarts Castle. Everyone filed into the large castle, and made their way towards the Great Hall. Soon, Harry, Ron, and Hermione found themselves seated at the Gryffindor table. All of the Hogwarts teachers were seated at a large table in front of the houses. Professor Dumbledore, the Hogwarts headmaster, stood up. Now, everyone. I know that you are all hungry, and surprised that I am making an announcement before the sorting begins, but... Suddenly all of the first year started coming into the hall. Dumbledore waited until every one of them was in, and Hagrid was seated at the staff table, before he continued. Normally we sort before any announcements are made, and I know that, but this announcement will be done now. As you may or may not have heard, Hogwarts will be recieving a very special new student this year. This student, a female we are told, [all of the boys, especially Ron, whooped.] will be arriving very shortly. [Well, I sure hope she comes soon, I'm starving Fred Weasley commented] This girl is a fifth year student, and from Durmstrang, a fellow school of witchcraft/wizardry. [There was an excited buzz of voices when Dumbledore said this] Now, if you please, form a line by houses, so that we may go outside to greet the newcomer. Dumbledore said. The first years, looking out of place, gave a confused look. First years, just line up anywhere Dumbledore smiled at them.
Soon, everyone was outside. There was a lot of questions from everyone. Where do you think she'll arrive? How will she arrive? Were the questions. Suddenly, from the direction of the lake, there was a bright flash, and a rumble like thunder. Everyone turned silent. Of course said Ron. She's going to arrive like Durmstrang did before..on a boat in the lake. Wind rushed from the lake, and turned around creating a tornado. The tornado stopped, and a man was in the lake. Behind him was a hooded figure in a black robe. The man, everyone recognized as Professor Laktor, the new Durmstrang headmaster. Laktor was followed closely behind by the hooded figure. The Professor shook Dumbledore's hand. Ah, Dumbledore. Hello. Long time, no see. Laktor said in his usual cold voice. he pointed to the girl is Rin Serpens, a truly bright and unique student with much ambition. She has learned much at Durmstrang...but now will finish her schooling years at Hogwarts. Rin lifted her hands, and threw back her hood. She looked up at everyone. Rin, although not necesarrily drop dead gorgeous, was quite pretty. She had brown hair, in a layered fashion and curly at some of the ends, and fairly frizzy in parts. Her eyes were a blue-grey color, and wouldn't have been immensly cold if there hadn't been a strange sereneness to them. There was a small silver sword on a string hanging around her neck. She said.
Everyone was surprised to hear that her voice sounded british, instead of Bulgarian. Rin looked nervous, and the looks on the faces in the crowd didn't help. Everyone looked awed. Hermione looked disgruntled as she took a glance at Harry and Ron. Jeez...you'd think they'd never seen a girl in their lives....I mean, seriously.. Ron, however, looked at her Hermione, it's not only the way she looks.....I mean, it's just..there is an AURA around her! Harry's stomach gave a large growl, as he nodded, and Laktor said goodbye to Dumbledore. Rin, come visit Durmstrang sometime. You're always welcome he said to Rin, and walked into the lake. In a flash, Laktor was gone. said Dumbledore Let's go get these first years sorted! And..feast!