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Hogwarts Express, Sorting, and Defense
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor the characters in the series. J.K. Rowling does. But by God, I wish I did.
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I have combined Chapter one and two because people disliked the short chapters, I will from now on make sure every posted chapter is 4k word and above.
The ONLY exception to this is chapter 2.
Enjoy :)
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This is my First story….. constructive criticism please. I hope you like it. Took three years worth of working up courage to do this. :)
BTW, I will be referring to Albus as Al when he is being talked to, but as Albus when I am writing.
Hogwarts Express
Albus was looking out the window of the Hogwarts Express, the fact that his father is proud that he might end up in Slytherin elated him. After a while of staring at absolutely nothing, Albus was content with the idea of wearing green and silver. His cousin, Rose Weasley, was reading a book, Hogwarts, a History. He was certain Rose was going to end up in either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. Both of her parents, his Aunt Hermione and Uncle Ron were in Gryffindor. In his opinion Rose was far too studious to bother recklessly endangering herself. Though, he could always be wrong.
"Al, Rose!" James yelled and ended his train of thought. He entered the compartment with his other Gryffindor friends, Parker and John.
Albus and Rose turned in unison to his brother, "What is it James?" he asked.
"You best get ready, we're almost to Hogwarts!" James explained with a giant grin. Not a second later he turned and ran to get ready himself.
Albus got up from his seat, "I'll go first." he stated as he grabbed his robes, so Rose stayed behind. They didn't need anyone walking in and taking the compartment, it was hard enough to find one as it is. He saw Rose confirm with a nod, and walked out. As he was walking away he witnessed James, his friends and Teddy (his father's Godson), all together having a laugh. James and Albus are brothers, and look almost the exact same except for the fact that Albus has his father's green eyes and his brother has his mother's hazel, but they are polar opposites when it comes to personality.
Although he isn't the sharpest knife the drawer, James is popular, fantastic at Quidditch, easy to talk to, and a prankster. Everyone wants to be his friend. Unlike James, Albus is a downright genius, mildly popular because of his dad, never really had an interest in Quidditch, difficult to talk to because he's socially clueless, and isn't a prankster. Albus liked to spend his free time thinking, and reading. To him, knowledge was power, not that he really needed the power of course. Since Albus has a vast amount of knowledge it's easier for him to get away with things. When he actually did something wrong, he could come up with a near perfect excuse on the spot. Seeing James laugh with his friends set something off in Albus, envy. James thought he was the absolute best, mum and dad told him quite a few time to get off his high horse, but he didn't listen. As soon as Albus finishes getting dressed, he walked back to the compartment. Rose was waiting patiently and eager to make her escape, "Finally, you're back. How long does it take to change into your robes?" she questioned.
"Oh, hush." Albus said with a smirk.
Rose left and Albus sat down quietly, thinking about his name. Albus Severus Potter. "I was named after two headmasters of Hogwarts," he thought, "dad said one of them was a Slytherin and was the bravest man he ever knew.". With a huff, Albus went back to thinking about his brother, James always teased him about how he was going to end up in Slytherin, but he had a thirst to prove himself. Albus wanted to make his namesake proud. If he was going to be a Slytherin, he was going to be the greatest Slytherin of them all. Rose eventually came back, and they talked a bit about which houses they wanted to be in. The train soon stopped, then they heard a voice, more specifically Hagrids voice yell, "First Years! This way!" Hagrid is a half giant, kind, and was banned from performing magic some years ago. Rose and Albus headed off the train and join the rest of the first year students as they approached the boats that would take them to the castle.
The two found a formidable looking boat that they were confident could hold their weight. As Albus and Rose sat patiently in the boat another first year hopped in. He had sleek blond hair dashing blue eyes, and a confident smile. "Do you mind?" the blonde asked.
'Not at all." Rose replied with a smile and continued, "What's your name?"
"Scorpius, Scorpius Malfoy." he replied, "What about you?"
"I'm Rose Weasley, and this is my cousin Albus Severus Potter." Rose boasted.
"It's great to meet you both." he smiled and nodded in affirmation.
The boat ride to the school was suspenseful, none of the children could keep still. To Albus the lake seemed never ending, it was as if the castle was taunting him. After what felt like decades, Albus, Rose, and Scorpius hopped out of the boat. They followed Hagrid to the front doors, "Beyond these walls, you will spend the next seven years of your schooling. Good luck, and most importantly have fun!" Hagrid explained with a grin. He opened the doors, and we were finally inside. As we were walking we saw paintings, and they were moving, as were the staircases. After a few minutes of walking the we all stopped in front of and old kind, yet strict looking woman. "I am Professor McGonagall, I will be teaching you Transfiguration and also be leading all of you first years into the great hall." she continues, "I expect good behavior, and respect. I hope you students have a wonderful time here. Now follow me." Suddenly, the giant double doors opened and revealed the great hall.
Sorting and Defense
Albus POV
As the double doors opened all us first years were in awe. "Bloody hell" Rose muttered, having inherited her foul language from her father. The ceiling was enchanted to look like the night sky, candles were floating, hundreds of other students were seated at the tables. All of us walked by the Gryffindor table, as James smirked at me. We walked towards the front of a table where there was stool and a hat.
"Alright children settle down." said Professor McGonagall "You will now be sorted, when I call your name you will sit in this stool and be sorted into you respectable houses."
As the hat finished its song, it went silent as we waited our names to be called.
"Avery, Delilah."
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Brontus, Anastasia."
"SLYTHERIN!"
"Nicholas Johal."
"RAVENCLAW!"
"Lamar, Damion."
"GRYFFINDOR!"
Professor McGonagall went down the list and the closer she got to the end the more nervous I became.
"Malfoy, Scorpius."
"SLYTHERIN!"
Scorpius walked over to the Slytherin table with his head up high and a proud smile on his face. At this point I was practically sweating. I almost threw up when I heard-
"Potter, Albus."
The whispers started. Everybody stared intensely. I slid on to the stool, as the professor place the hat on my head.
Ahhhh, . Difficult just like your father. A brilliant mind, but not a Ravenclaw. Loyal, but definitely not a Hufflepuff. So that leaves the Snakes Pit or the Lions Den.
"Put me somewhere where I can shine. I want to be the best of the best." I thought
Ambitious yes, but there is also bravery. Also, you are a very valiant young man, cunning, and determined. The question is would you mind the glares and comments.
"Not at all." I responded.
Good.
"SLYTHERIN!"
The table full of green, black, and silver erupted into cheers. I glanced at the Gryffindor table to see my brother James eyes wide and jaw dropped. I don't think he meant for me to go to Slytherin by teasing me, but his reaction is priceless. Oh well, I had already made up my mind. It's bad enough everyone thinks of my dad when they look at me. I'm practically a carbon copy of him, but I want to be my own person. As I took my seat at the Slytherin table I am bombarded with greetings.
"Welcome to Slytherin house Albus." greets Scorpius.
"Thanks. So, considering your whole family had been in Slytherin, what's it like?"
"I don't know much since it's my first year, but dad says that Slytherins always stick together. If we have problems we keep them within the house. It's basically a big family." He explained
I was about to respond when- "Weasley, Rose." Rose walked up to the stool ready to be sorted.
"My god, another Weasley?!" Scorpius exclaimed.
"Mhmm"
We all waited patiently. Rose was taking remarkably long. I knew then she wasn't going to be in Gryffindor. The only other option is Ravenclaw right? It seemed like ages before the hat finally yelled-
"SLYTHERIN!"
Rose hesitantly got up and walked toward the table all pale, and wide eyed. Everyone was looking at her, I could hear the whispers through the hall, " A Weasley in Slytherin! Never thought I'd see the day.", no one was paying attention to the last few students that needed to be sorted. Everyone was gawking at Rose.
"Looks like she's about to be sick." I whispered to Scorpius.
"I wonder why?" He retorted sarcastically.
Rose arrived and silently sat next to me at the table. I was about to ask her if she was ok but Scorpius gave a me look that told "Leave her alone for now". I knew how she felt to be sorted in a house your parents weren't in, but my dad doesn't hate Slytherins with a passion. If I remember correctly Uncle Ron told her that she could be sorted into any house she likes, except Slytherin because then he would have to disown her as I looked toward the front table, a man stood up, he had white dark brown hair speckled with grey and grey eyes, and a kind smile.
"Attention students. I am headmaster Vohler. Before we begin the feast I would like to remind you and inform those who have just arrive that the forbidden forest is forbidden. Quidditch tryouts are next week. Anyone interested in trying out may talk to their head of house. Professor Flitwick for Ravenclaw, Professor Sprout for Hufflepuff, Professor McGonagall for Gryffindor, and Professor Rowle for Slytherin. That is all. Let the feast begin!" He bellowed
Suddenly food appeared in front of us, me and Scorpius started digging in. As I was stuffing my face I was failing to notice that Rose had not touched a single piece, that is until I saw her crying. Guilt consumed me. What kind of person am I to sit here and pig out on food while my cousin is quietly mourning at the fact that she ended up in the house her parents hate the most? A terrible one. "Rose, are you ok?" I mentally kicked myself for asking such a ridiculous question of course she's not OK!
"I'm fine" she lied.
"No your not. You're a terrible liar so don't try to pull that." Scorpius shot her down with a mouth full of food.
"You're such a pig! I'm just worried what my parents are going to say considering they are all Gryffindors!" She confessed.
"It's ok to be in Slytherin, just embrace it. The hat obviously put you here for a reason." Someone interrupted. As I turned and looked, I saw she had Long mousy brown hair that reached just above mid-back, fair skin, and intimidating blue eyes.
"Sorry for interrupting, I couldn't help but notice she was crying. What are your names?" she questioned, "I'm Anastasia, Anastasia Brontus. Just call me Ana."
"I'm Scorpius Malfoy," he said with pride, he pointed to me and the Rose, "This is Albus Severus Potter, and his cousin Rose Weasley."
"Its nice to meet all of you." she retorted with a smile. "Can I sit here?"
I was about to accept, but Rose beat me to it. "Of course", she said in a slightly better mood. I think the fact that there is another girl with us helped her feel better. We all started talking. I'm actually happy, with my friends. Everyone bad mouthing Slytherin, I don't understand it. The feast was soon over, we followed the perfects to the common room. The perfects gave us instruction.
"I am only going to say this once," said the perfect, "so pay attention. To the right is the girls dorms, to the right is the boys. The password to get in the common room is Chain Viper, do not tell anyone outside your house. Our goal this year is to win the House and Quidditch cup. Let us not disappoint. If you all have any problems come to one of us perfects or go to our Head. Your schedules will be passed out to you tomorrow at breakfast, so dont be late. That is all."
With that the perfects left us to go to our dorms. As I walked in Scorpius ran and jumped on the bad that had his trunk at its feet. We all introduced ourselves, there were two others Joshua Avery and Mike Rosier. They struck up conversation.
"Say, I thought you were named after two headmasters not one." question Avery.
"I am." I growled, I really didn't appreciate his attitude. "My name is Albus Severus."
"Severus, like Severus Snape? I heard he was great with the dark arts, and potions." beamed Rosier. "He was in good with the Dark Lord for quite some time."
"Whatever, I'm going to bed."
I can't stand those two. I walk out to the owlery to send a letter to my parents. It's short sweet and straight to the point.
Dear Mum and Dad,
I don't know if you've heard already but I was sorted into Slytherin. Rose was too, but don't tell her parents yet, she's going to have to tell them herself. It's late so im off to bed. I'm looking forward to your response.
Love,
Albus Severus
I send it off with my owl Artemis.
"You can stay there overnight," I told her, "You don't have to come right back."
She gave a hoot of understanding and flew away. The walk back to the common room was boring as ever. I really should have brought someone along. I make it back to the dorm room, change into my pajamas and get to bed. Tomorrow is going to be confusing as ever.
The next morning I walked to breakfast with Ana, Scorpius, and Rose. We sat down at the table in the Great Hall and started devouring our food. Suddenly, our schedules popped up in front of us. "Bloody Hell, History of Magic with Gryffindors first thing in the morning? You've got to be joking, it's almost as if they want me to go to sleep and get detention." Scorpius complains with a huff.
"Doesn't sound like they're joking." I retorted.
""Whatever."
As we finished our breakfast we headed to History of Magic, during the class I had to refrain myself from falling asleep. It was completely ridiculous. Next, Charms. Professor Flitwick showed us how to levitate the feathers we had on our desk, with the charm Wingardium Leviosa. Scorpius and Rose seemed to be struggling, but me and Anna had it almost right away. Casually earning points.
"Good job, Mr. Potter! Oh and you too Ms. Brontus. Five points to Slytherin to each of you." Flitwick praised.
Our next class is Defence Against the Dark Arts, with Professor Wilson. Like all of our other classes with Gryffindor the class was split practically in half. One side was red and yellow, while the other was green and silver. I don't mind. I am completely content sitting with my friends.
I am fine with almost anything except for lies and someone who judges before they know someone, and it just so happened that this professor judged a lot.
"Good Morning class. Snakes." Wilson insulted.
The Gryffindors snickered. As we got further into class it didn't get any better. Every Time someone tried to answer a question, we were shot down.
"I bet you he is acting this way because we are Slytherins." Rose sneered.
"I know. He's such a bloody git." I insulted, "He doesn't even know us."
" is there anything you would like to say?" Wilson scowled. With that remark I reached my breaking point, and before I could stop myself I Slandered-
"I said, you're a bloody git, and you don't even know us."
The class went silent. Everyone looked at me as if I was a dead man.
"Detention three weeks. Headmasters office, now!"
"Gladly!" I got up and left. I couldn't be in that classroom anymore. On The way, I ran into Professor McGonagall who offered to take me to the Headmaster's office. As we walk in, his office is empty.
"Wait here. I will go find him." she ordered.
As I was waiting for Professor McGonagall to come back with Headmaster Vohler, I heard a silky baritone voice.
"Well, well, well, what brings you to the Headmaster's office?"
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