Mkay, I did it.

This is my view of the boys first day... Starts off five years after 'A Different Beginning'.

Hope you like it and I'll update as soon as I get enough reviews!

Oh! I have a new beta reader and he's great... Told you just in case you'll see the difference ;)


A Different First Year: The First Day

Kings Cross was filled to the brim. In fact, should the impressive set of charms deforming room and space break, ¾ of the Hogwarts' population would be wiped out. And that's when one doesn't include all the muggles, witches and wizards.

A group of magicans was bravely making their way through the station. Well, as bravely as you can while blasting muggles out of the way and trying to confind the officers trying to arrest them. It seemed that only the three boys of the group had escaped unscratched, while their parents looked like a mess.

'Argh! All those damn muggles! I'll have to buy myself a new skin!' a tall blonde swore with his face in a scowl.

'Don't worry.. I'm certain that Severus will give you some of his precious boomslang skin if you ask nicely' mocked his darkhaired companion and guided the boys onward.

Harry, Draco and Blaise had eager looks on their faces as they hurriedly pecked their parents on the cheek and rushed off.

'I am sure they'll be sorted into Slytherin. Or what do you think, Black?' Lucius asked with a sneer that many swore had been on his face from the moment he was born.

'Well.. You never know, you know' smiled Sirius and turned to leave.

'Have a nice year, Malfoy! I know I will, because I can finally have a rest from seeing your ugly face every week!

Goodbye, Lysander!'


The boys walked through the train until they came upon an empty compartment and settled in.

'It's only a few hours before we're in Hogwarts!' Blaise cheered while hopping into his seat.

The boys hardly looked like they were supposed to start at Hogwarts, being far too short for their age.

'Yeah! I can't wait to finally get there!' laughed Draco.

In his hands rested a small notebook and a beautiful quill.

'You got anything new in there?' asked Harry.

'Nah. Still the same old. I really hope Hogwarts gives me some good ideas.'

Harry nodded and started a chat about the Quidditch mach on the Wireless that morning.

After ten minutes the compartment door opened and a girl with really bushy hair stepped in.

'Sorry, but everywhere else is full! Can I stay here?'

Harry nodded without stopping his conversation with Draco and the girl entered.

Soon the cart with all kinds of treats rolled in and a lady in a fluffy pink dress asked if the children would like anything. After everyone ad a large pile of food they dug in.

'So what's your name?' asked Draco form the girl.

'Hermione Granger'

'Nice to meet you. I am Draco Malfoy and these are my friends: Dem Snape and Blaise Zabini.'

Harry and Blaise nodded at her. 'Hi!'

'My dad works in the Ministry with Blaise's dad. Dem's dad is a Professor at Hogwarts. What do your parents do?'

Hermione smiled brightly and the boys got a glimpse of her extraordinary big front teeth.

'Oh, they are dentists.'

The trio had identical blank faces.

'They are what?' asked Blaise and forgot to close his mouth.

'Dentists!' Hermione told them. Was is possible that the boys knew nothing of muggles?

After a few more moments of blank looks, Draco looked like he finally figured it out.

'Is it something people do in the, you now, Department of Mysteries?'

After seeing Hermiones befuddled face he sneered at her.

'Your parents are muggles!' Blaise spat out.

Hermione was taken aback. She hadn't know it was a bad thing.

Harry first glanced at his best friends, then at Hermione.

'I am sorry for our lack of knowledge about your world. You see, we are purebloods. We had never even met muggles until today at the station! But don't worry. We almost don't care about your heritage. If you're intelligent and fun to be with then you can be our friend!'

This brought a smile on Hermione's face.

'Thank you! Now, tell me everything about the Wizarding World. There's so much that I don't know and I can't wait to learn it all!'

Draco started coughing and Blaise quickly patted him on the back, grinning.

'Well, we can't tell you everything now. It would take too much time and I don't think we could even remember everything there is at the moment. I think it's wize to start with why we're here. Have you ever heard of the four houses?'

Hermione nodded and started going through her bookbag. After a few moments of searching she pulled out a copy of 'Hogwarts: A History'. Blaise groaned loudly and Harry covered his eyes with a dramatic gesture.

'What? Is there something wrong with the book?' asked a startled Hermione and Draco answered her, 'We've been tutored for five years now and this was the book we never really loved as much as the others. Let's just leave it at that. Where would you like to be sorted?' he asked trying to change the subject.

'I have no idea. Honestly! I mean, Gryffindor seems good enough. And Ravenclaw too, of course! There's nothing wrong with Hufflepuff either. But I don't know about Slytherin. It's just that the colors seem really ugly and all that 'Boo-I'm-The-Big-Bad-Slytherin' attitude is very annoying. I'd like to skip that oppurtunity! But where do you guys want to get sorted?'

'Slytherin!' they echoed as one.

'Err..'


Fortunately the conductor chose that exact moment to interrupt them and declare that the train would be arriving in Hogsmeade in a couple of minutes. The group changed into their robes, sorting matter momentarily forgotten. A few moments after changing the train came to a sudden stop, causing Blaise to fall flat on his bum. Everone were still chuckling while walking towards Hagrid, much to Blaise's irritation. They soon learned that he was the one that would take them to the castle. Everyone climbed into the boats ('Three per boat!') and off they were.

Everyone let out a gasp when they saw the castle that would be their home for the next seven years.


They were standing in front of a pair of huge closed wooden doors that lead to the Great Hall.Harry, Draco and Blaise stood together and looked around, but didn't see Hermione anywhere near. Until Harry heard her. She was standing a few meters away from them, next to a red haired boy, and it looked like she wasn't enjoying herself.

'Well, I don't care what you think of me!'

After the boys had heard these words they went closer to see what was going on. It looked like the red haired boy was making fun of her hair and front teeth. It also looked like Hermione wasn't very happy about it and who could blame her!

Draco took a step closer and stood right in front of the red haired boy. Though the redhead was a lot taller than him, Draco didn't hesitate to confront him.

'Were you making fun of our friend?'

The freckled boy looked around, laughing.

'Mm.. I see now. Red hair, a silly freckled face and hand-me-down robes… You must be a Weasley!' he said, stretching his name out with glee.

Weasley stopped laughing.

'And if I am?'

He wasn't arrogant, more like ashamed really.

Malfoy shrugged.

'I have never thought much of families who have too many children, but not enough money to feed them well. I feel sorry for you, actually. Have a nice day!' he turned his back to Weasley and the doors to the Great Hall opened. A Professor (McGonagall, as they would find out) asked them to step in and the sorting ceremony begun.


Hermione was sorted into Gryffindor. She looked satisfied with it and the boys smiled at her. It was soon Draco's turn to find out where he belonged.

Professor McGonagall placed the hat on his head and everything fell quiet as the hall waited. Inside Draco's head silent words were whispered to him.

'Yes, I see bravery and, oh my – you are one cunning young man! Loyal but sly. I belive you would do well in.. SLYTHERIN!' The last word was shouted loudly to the hall. Professor McGonagall removed the hat from his head and he went to sit with the other Slytherin, leaving his two best fiends standing in the line.

After a few names Professor McGonagall called out 'Demetrius Snape!'. Harry walked from his place and the hat was lowered on his head.

'Ah! Things are complicated with you. You are intelligent, yes! Very brave and tricky too. Why, I haven't had this great a challenge since old Albus Dumbledore himself! Ah, I see now that you would do best in Slytherin. Yes, Slytherin it is! SLYTHERIN!' Harry cheered with Draco as he reached the table. Now they only had to wait for Blaise.

While they waited, a 'Ronald Weasley' was sorted into Gryffindor. Both of them felt sorry for poor Hermione, who now had to share a house with him.

After him came Blaise's turn. After Professor McGonagall put the hat onto his head, he heard it speaking.

'You are one smart boy! Ravenclaw would surely be the best place for you. But, it's not always good to have what's best for you. SLYTHERIN!'

Blaise felt relived. That was too close! He sat down between Harry and Draco and gave them a smile. Here they sat. The Slytherin serperents. The Silver Trio.


AN: So, everybody, who guessed, that they would be sorted into Slytherin - you were right! RR :)