"GRYFFINDOR!"
Padma watched in shock as her twin sister sat down at the Gryffindor table, while she remained at the Ravenclaw table. She couldn't believe they had been sorted into different houses. This would be the first time they were ever apart.
Padma and Parvati had always shared a lot of the same interests. They both liked to read, and draw pictures. And they both just had a way of understanding each other. When they had gotten their letters, Padma was sure they would be in the same house. She never imagined them being apart...until now.
Padma sighed as she wondered what it would be like to hardly see her twin. Sure, they'd have some classes together, but they wouldn't spend near as much time together as they used to. Now she'd have to make new friends, which would be hard without Parvati at her side. She had always relied on Parvati to do the talking when they met new people. Padma was a bit shy, but Parvati made things easier.
Just then, Padma saw a girl sit down next to her.
If I want friends, I better get used to talking to people without Parvati. Padma thought.
"Hi, I'm Padma."
"I'm Helen," The girl said with a shy smile.
The two talked for a few minutes, and Padma realized that it really wasn't too hard. Maybe she could make friends without her sister's help. But that didn't mean she wouldn't miss her.
Padma glanced over at the Gryffindor table, and noticed Parvati talking to a giggly girl named Lavender that she and Parvati had met on the train. They both seemed to be having a good time.
Parvati looked up and caught Padma's eye. She smiled and winked at her. Padma smiled back and realized that even though they were apart, they would always share their special connection.