Lily Luna

Chapter 1- New Beginnings

This was the moment she had been waiting for.

She was finally going to board the Hogwarts Express.

This was the beginning of the next chapter of her life.

"Lily". She felt a hand placed on her shoulder, forcing her to snap out of her daydreams. She looked up and saw the concerned look on her dads face.

"Hmm?" She mumbled in response, knowing how much of a worrier her Dad was.

"Just promise me you'll keep safe" he pleaded as he pulled her into a hug, "and remember to write".

"I promise" she mumbled into his shirt, hoping to keep the tears away. She would miss her parents so much. She had such a close bond with her dad and couldn't imagine being away from home for so long.

Another arm wrapped around her. Mum. The three of them stood embraced like this for what felt like forever. Eventually though it had to end.

James and Albus grabbed her by the wrists and lead the way onto the train. Lily looked back and saw her parents cuddling into each other. Her Mum was crying and Dad looked like he was trying his hardest not to. She felt a guilty pang. They weren't like this with James and Al.

She felt a lot better once she was in the carriage. All her favourites were here; Hugo, Lucy, Dominique, Alice, Rose, and, of course, James and Al. It was like a home from home.

"I hope you're in Hufflepuff", said Alice.

Lily looked up at her best friend and smiled, "I hope so too".

She had known Alice Longbottom her whole life. Last year without her was horrible as normally they did absolutely everything together. It hurt to be the only one at home. She saw Hugo often as he was the only cousin as young as her but it just wasn't the same without her. That was one long year as Lily patiently waited for her turn at Hogwarts.

"Nah you wish Alice, she's definitely a Gryffindor at heart!", James scowled as he jokingly punched Lily on the shoulder. She rolled her eyes exasperated. She personally didn't really care what house she was in, as long as she was surrounded by her friends and family. Lucy and Dominique were both Ravenclaws while Rose, James and Al were all Gryffindors. Almost all of the Weasley's were Gryffindors. So far Alice was the only Hufflepuff. None of them were in Slytherin.

The rest of the train journey was pretty uneventful. Finally the train was pulling in. Lily jumped up now dressed in her school robes ( first years wore plain black that would change colour once they were sorted). She ran out of the compartment to look out of the window. She hadn't realised she was holding her breath as she took in the sight until someone barged into her.

"Watch it, you shouldn't be standing there whilst people are trying to get of the train" he huffed.

Her face flushed red. She hadn't even realised the train had stopped "sorry, I didn't mean to" she whispered as she looked up at the stranger. Her big brown eyes met his grey ones which softened immediately.

"Look maybe I was a bit harsh but we'd better get going" he sighed.

She nodded her head meekly as he helped her off the train. He was obviously older as he was already wearing green robes. He was the first Slytherin she had met, as far as she knew anyway.

"I'm Lily Luna Potter. And you are?"

Unfortunately he never got the chance to reply as Al and James barged through, knocking him to the side. "Stay away from Scorpius Malfoy Lily. He's scum." James spat as he linked arms with Lily and dragged her away. He pulled her away to meet Hagrid at the boats. Then left.

Lily frowned, confused about what had just happened. She knew she'd only just met him but Scorpius didn't seem that bad. A bit moody, but not a bad person.

"Ah Lily I've missed you"

Lily broke away from her thoughts and smiled at Hagrid. She had missed him to although he always came round to visit in the summer. She was looking forward to her third year when she'd be able to take "Care of Magical Creatures" as an elective. Hagrid's lessons always seemed like so much fun.

She hugged Hagrid warmly. He definitely gave the best hugs. "I've missed you too Hagrid" she said as he helped her into the boat. Hugo was in the boat with her as well as two girls. She learned their names were Briar Blue and Ophelia Zabini. Lily learnt that Ophelia was a pure blood that was pretty much guaranteed a place in Slytherin but she didn't want to be sorted there. She wanted to be different, to break away from her family stereotype. Briar, on the other-hand, was a muggleborn so wasn't too bothered about where she would be placed. Both girls seemed nice enough but before they knew it, they were being lead into the great hall.

Professor Longbottom gathered the first years up and gave them all a welcoming smile. "Welcome to Hogwarts. In a few minutes you will walk into the great hall to start the sorting ceremony. The houses you will be sorted into will be like a second family to you. I wish you all good luck and that you all have a wonderful seven years here." And with that they were being lead into the great hall. Lily felt uncomfortable, feeling all eyes on her. There was a lot of whispering and speculation. She knew that every one would be interested in what house she was sorted into but she wished they wouldn't. She wanted to be like everyone else.

"Briar Blue."

"RAVENCLAW."

Lily looked up, she hadn't even noticed that sorting had started. She smiled at the blonde haired girl as she ran to find her place at the table. Lily knew she'd be happy there after all the stories she had heard from Lucy and Dom. Lily didn't pay attention to most of the sorting, her mind was to preoccupied. All this talk about where she should be sorted had confused her.

"Hugo Weasley"

GRYFFINDOR"

This got a Massive reaction not that Lily was surprised. A Weasley was always expected to be a Gryffindor.

"Lily Potter"

Lily dragged her feet. When she eventually sat on the stool it showed how petite she really was. Her feet were no where near touching the ground. The hall went deathly silent as the sorting hat was placed on top of her head.

"Hmm you are an interesting one. You care for people and hate being alone. Just like a Hufflepuff. But we won't put you there".

Lily pouted. There went her chance of being in the same house as her best friend.

"You're something of a child prodigy but you've never been one to study. People will expect you to be put in Ravenclaw. You even expect it, but we won't put you there either. That only leaves two houses"

Lily rolled her eyes at that it. Of course it did.

"You would do well in Slytherin. You're cunning and very confrontational. You'd make a lot of friends in Slytherin and we both know how much you need to make friends."

The hat paused. " There's always Gryffindor, like the rest of your family. You're fiery and care about justice."

The hat paused again taking its time to decide. Lily hoped she wouldn't be forced to chose. She just wanted to be like everyone else and be put were she was supposed to go.

"GRYFFINDOR"

Lily smiled at professor Longbottom as he lifted the hat of her head. She knew he'd be happy to have her in his house. She walked down to the Gryffindor table. The table of students were ecstatic with students banging on the table and yelling. It was no surprise though, they had all three potters. Lily say her self next to Hugo and hugged him. At least she would have someone she knew. She was very lucky in that way.

Lily looked over to the Hufflepuff table and found Alice sitting there. She mouthed, "I'm sorry" but Alice just shrugged a giggled at her. They'd meet up in the morning.

"Ophelia Zabini"

Lily payed attention hoping that the girl would get her wish.

"SLYTHERIN"

She noticed that Ophelia didn't show any emotion as she walked down to her table. Lily wanted to go over to the table and talk to her. Comfort her even but unfortunately she couldn't. Not tonight. Instead all she could offer her was a sad smile. Ophelia gave her a small smile back. She noticed a pair of grey eyes looking at her curiously.

For the first time she wished she was sorted into Slytherin.

It was then that headmistress Beckett stood up. She was a kindly looking elderly lady but Lily knew she could be quite strict when needed thanks to all the trouble James had caused. She raised her arms in order to silence the hall.

" It brings me so much joy to see all the first years welcomed into their houses. I hope your houses expect you as family and that you will be able to make strong inter-house relationships too." She paused "I hope every single student has a successful year and manages to behave themselves." She pointedly looked at James and Albus at this point. Lily noticed the mischievous glint in James eye and knew that it wasn't going to change this year. " And I would like to remind every one that the forbidden forest is still forbidden and that products from Weasley Wizard Wheezes are strictly prohibited. And with that I hope you enjoy your meal"

Normally Lily would have been amazed at the food magically appearing but she was deep in thought so sat picking at her food instead.

"Cheer up lil. You're in the best house" grinned James as she jokingly slapped her shoulder.

Lily rolled her eyes at him and grinned. Of course he would react like this, he always did but she loved him anyway. "I am happy. Just tired".

Now it was James' turn to roll his eyes. "You're so boring"

Lily was lead into her sleeping quarters. She was to share this room with ;Evelyn and Nimue Creevey and Raven Dawlish. She had seen Raven before at Ministry balls but never really had the chance to talk to her. The four girls discussed their day. Evelyn and Nimue seemed besides themselves at getting into Gryffindor. Their dad was a Gryffindor and they couldn't imagine explaining to him if they'd been sorted into , say, Slytherin for example. The girls were identical twins with curly golden hair and glittering blue eyes. Evelyn was just a tiny bit taller than Nimue which Lily was glad for as she didn't want to call them by the wrong name.

Raven was tall and slim with shiny straight black hair. She had piercing blue eyes and was stunning. She also looked like the type of girl that wouldn't take rubbish from anyone.

As lily crawled into bed and pulled her eye mask over her head. She smiled to herself. Maybe she would fit in here.