Her first glance of Hogwarts wasn't exactly as she had pictured it in her dreams, but it was fine. Although she was crying she could still see the beautiful sight before her. All the lights seemed to become drowsy and unclear, but still beautiful. It was dark when the guy named Hagrid took them to the castle. They went by boat and there were always four people in one. It was indeed really dark so she didn't have to worry about any of the others noticing she was crying. On the other hand she kind of wanted Angela, her best friend, to notice it. But as always she didn't notice anything at all. Hagrid announced that they were almost there and she quickly wiped away the last tears and put on a smile. She would finally go to Hogwarts. Her older brother teased her since forever because he was already three years at this school. Now at last she would have the chance to learn everything he could already do. Or maybe even more. She giggled a little bit. "Now would you look at that Sunny!", shouted Angela duddenly and rammed her elbow into the ribs of her best friend to get her attention. Groaning she gave Angela a push back and then looked at what she was pointing at. Or better who. In the boat right at the front of the line was nooneelse but Draco Malfoy. Sunny and Angela had heard a lot about him in the last few weeks. Their mothers were restlessly going on about how the boy of Lucius Malfoy would be in their year. She knitted her eyebrows when she saw his stern face as he listened to something one of his friends said. Angela did the same. "Well he doesn't look like he's from the friendly lot.", she murmured. Sunny nodded. "Looks to me like he never got taught how to smile." Angela laughed a little. "Yeah. He probably wasn't. You know what they say about the Malfoys." Sunny nodded again. Of course she knew it. Who didn't. Once again she furrowed her brows. Followers of Voldemort, that's what they were. But could you say something like that for all of them? Draco was only one year old when Voldemort vanished, just like the rest of your year. He couldn't decide whether or not he supported the dark lord. So Sunny decided not to judge him until she got the chance to know him. And that would be sooner than she thought.

When they walked up the stairs to the great Hall a feeling of nervousness started to sink in. To be honest Sunny was very worried about the house she would be put in. Angela always said that it didn't matter cause there would be awesome people everywhere, but Angela wasn't from an old and kind of well known family as Sunny was. Her family expected her to be in Slytherin as all the other wizards from old families. Not that she cared this whole true blood thing. Sunnys family had lost her good reputation a hundred years ago and until her brother Jon came to Hogwarts most of the people thought her family was extinct. Still it felt as if her world would collapse if she couldn't fulfill those expectations. They had reached the top of the stairs where a woman with her hair bound to the back staired them down. "First years. Follow me." And they followed her into a small room. "We will now prepare everything for you. So maybe you can fix yourself a little bit up in the meantime." Tha witch looked at a boy who had fixed his gown completely wrong and then at one who had dirt at his nose. After she left the room some sort of chaos started. One of the girls behind her started murmuring spells, while others whispered in panic and the boy with the wrongly attached gown looked devastated. Sunny sighed and made her way over to the brown haired boy. He looked like he was about to cry. As she came to a halt before him, Angela as always by her side, he looked up. She smiled at him. "Hey, I'm Sunny. Shall I help you with your gown?", she asked. The boy sniffed and nodded slowly. So Sunny began with the task of fixing up the boys gown. Meanwhile the brown haired told them his name was Neville and that his grandma had taught him how to do his gown but he couldn't remember. Sunny giggled a bit as she took a step back and looked at the now correctly fixed gown. "Now you're all dressed up and ready to rock the show.", she laughed and Neville smiled shyly. "Thanks Sunny." "No Prob." At this exact moment the witch, Mc Gonagall came in. "We are now ready." Once again Sunny felt fear rising, but Angela suealed happy behind her. They had to line up and started than into the great Hall. Dozens and dozens of eyes set on them and Sunny felt the heat in her cheeks. Somewhere down there her brother was watching her. She knew it and could almost feel his stare on her. She had to get this right or otherwise he would be disappointed and she didn't want this. They came to a halt and listen to the stern looking witch that explained they would have to try the hat on. Sunny had already known this as her brother had told her about it. Jon had said that the hat respected wishes, so she just had to wish for Slytherin and everything would be fine. Her gaze moved over to the table of Slytherin. Cold eyes stared back at her. A shiver went down her spine. Did she really want this? Well she had no choice. The hat had already started screaming out names and the first one were sorted. When Ms McGonagall shouted "Angela Garren", Angela wobbled forward and sat down. The hat flopped over her head and was silent for a minute. Then he shouted "Hufflepuff" and Angela jumped up, grinning. She handed the hat back to Prof. McGonagall and ran of to take her seat. A little bit disappointed Sunny looked after her. That meant they wouldn't be in the same house. Except if a wonder would happen. She returned her gaze to the talking hat. Other kids were sorted. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. One after another and then it was Sunnys turn. "Sunshine Luce" A giggle went through the room. Her ears turned red as she walked forward. She knew her name was funny. It kind of meant "Sun Light". From the corner of her eye she could see her brother stare angrily at all those who laughed. Then the hat fell over her eyes. She sighed anxiously. "Mhm. A Luce. Your lot I do not see often these days. Had your brother here three years ago. Quick thinker. Lots of potential." Sunny sighed again. As if she didn't already know that. "Oh...so you wanna surpass him. Mhm? Maybe Slytherin can help you with this. You're ambitious." She shivered slightly as she remember the cold stares. "So not Slytherin. I see you are kind and fair so how about...HUFFLEPUFF!" The last word he shouted into the hall. She felt relief and panic shoot through her body at the same time. Sunny took the hat off and stared wide eyed in the Great Hall. Students applauded and the most applause came from Angela. She gave the hat back and stalked stone footed to her table. For one second her eyes flashed to her brother. He was white as a sheet and stared down at the table. His black hair falling over his eyes. The fear crept further through Sunnys body. Her family would be not be happy to hear that. She fell into her seat beside Angela, who embraced her grinning. "We're so lucky!", she shouted over another round of applause. Sunny didn't exactly feel happy at the moment. Her dark thoughts were washed away for a moment when Neville was sorted and became a Gryffindor. Her shoulders slumped a little. So she probably would only see him during lessons. A few kids later the one to be sorted was Malfoy. The hat didn't even take a second to find it out. The moment the hat touched his hair the hat screamed "SLYTHERIN!" And Draco ran smiling off. Solemly Sunnys eyes followed him. Noone would be disappointed with him. He was the good boy who fulfilled his familys expectations. Little time later it was another famous kid that took the hat. Harry Potter. The brown haired girls eyes widened at the sight. The real Harry Potter would be in Hogwarts at the same time as her. All her thoughts of disappointment and fear were forgotten. When the hat finally told the students Harry would be a Gryffindor she applauded as loud as she could with everyone. With a grin dhe thought that it was only fitting for Harry Potter to be in Gryffindor, the house of bravery.