My second attempt at HP fanfic. I really want to finish this, please support me. If anyone can give me a better title it would be appreciated. Not much of a story line yet but any ideas for something exciting are welcome, it will come to me eventually.

Princess Alexis.

Lauran's POV

I waited nervously while we made our way to the train station. A month ago, I had received a letter explaining that I am a witch and have a place at a school for witches and wizards called Hogwarts. We eventually came to the brick wall that I was supposed to walk through in order to get to the platform. I hugged my parents goodbye and started towards the barrier. I was terrified that it wouldn't work, I closed my eyes, waiting for the impact, but none came. I opened my eyes and saw a scarlet train in front of me. I spent a few moments watching other students say goodbye to their parents and then I got on the train. It took a while to find an empty compartment, but I did in the end. Just as I pulled out my i-pod a girl walked in.

"Hi, I'm Lily, do you mind if I sit here?" she asked.

I tried to smile at her, "No, that's alright. I'm Lauran by the way. Are you in first year too?"

She nodded, "Yes but no one in my family is magical. I've got no idea what to expect, I'm so nervous."

"Me to. Well, apparently one of my cousins came here but he died before I was born, so I don't know anything either."

Lily looked relieved, "I'm glad I'm not the only one then."

We spent the rest of the trip talking about our old schools, friends, family and hobbies.

When we arrived at our destination we were herded over to a big man who instructed us to get into boats. Lily and I climbed in together and were joined by two other girls, Sophie and Alice. The boats took us to the castle, it was magnificent. We all sat, transfixed by the sheer size and splendor of the castle that was to be our new home. The big man, whose name I learnt was Hagrid, ushered us inside where Professor McGonagall gave us some insight into what we had to do. She said that all we had to do was sit on a stool and put a hat on our heads. I could do that. The large double doors swung open to reveal five large tables, one of teachers, the others of students. it was all starting to look alright, until the hat started to sing. Lily and I looked at each other, I did not want to put a singing hat on my head.

"When I call your name, come forward and sit on the stool, placing the hat on your head. thew hat will the decide which house you will be in." McGonagall said. "Abbott, David."

An overweight boy came forward and sat down. after a few moments, the hat shouted 'Ravenclaw' for the whole school to hear.

I looked at Lily, "I don't want to do this anymore."

She nodded her agreement as 'Black, Sirius' swaggered over to the stool, he was overly confident and cocky for an eleven year old. 'Bush, Sophie' was next and followed Sirius to the Gryffindor table. I zoned out until Lily's name was called. I gave her what I hoped was an encouraging smile and watched as she was sorted with Sophie. Two names later it was my turn. I tripped over my own feet on my way to the stool, causing the whole school to laugh. I could see Lily and Sophie trying to be encouraging, I could also see that Black kid smirking, I was never going to live this down. I put the hat on and waited.

"Hmm, Miss Lauran Gilmore, cousin to the Jared Gilmore. he was a difficult one to sort."

Where did you put him? I thought.

"He went to Slytherin, but that's not the place for you, its Gryffindor for you."

I heard the house name be shouted for the whole school to hear. I went and sat with a cheering Lily and Sophie.

By the end of the sorting, Alice had ended up in Gryffindor as well as four more boys, Peter Pettigrew, James Potter, Remus Lupin and Frank Longbottom. We ate dinner while discussing the exciting things that the year could hold before being led up to our beds where we quickly fell asleep.

Thanks for reading.

Princess Alexis.