The truth is we always were opposites, weren't we?
Slytherin and Gryffindor, Gryffindor and Slytherin,
ever since our houses began to exists we were fated to be different.
Gryffindors values are: bravery, courage, nerve, and chivalry
But Slytherins are ambitious, shrewd, cunning an resourceful.
They both clashed! They both were total opposites! Anybody would agree!
We could never get along is what we all thought; nobody could ever imagine much less accept us together.
This was the biggest issue of our time and our world at our school.
I never thought the love of my life would be a Slytherin, my sworn natural enemy. I never thought it could be.
I was a freshman when I first set my eyes upon her, too young to even realize that we belonged together much less had a chance to be with each other but just old enough to know there was something between us; something there that connected us.
Having just arrived at Hogwarts, a proud second generation wizard in my family as my grandparents were the first to experience the shock of being suddenly thrust into the magical world. My parents were both wizards so of course, I was sure I would make it into Hogwarts! In fact, I had known about Hogwarts since before I was born! I felt very proud that I had knowledge in both muggle and wizard affairs; I got the best of both worlds whereas other wizards had no idea about muggles and muggles about wizards. I was like a double agent; it made me feel cool! Nevertheless, I realize now I was lucky to have an inkling of what the wizarding world was like because if not then I might not have become the wonderful person that I am now.
Hogwarts was the ultimate dream! More so than the muggle school Harvard, Pepperdine, Cornell or any! But now here I was, I eagerly awaited my placement with all the other new students. I had dreams of becoming the best wizard that I could be! My hands shook with excitement as I realized soon my adventure would begin. Earlier on the train, I had spoken to a few other students and it seemed that most of us hoped to join Gryffindor. We all agreed that it was the most respectable house but I had learned things about the other houses such as
"Hufflepuff is for duffers" or "Ravenclaws act like snotty nosed know it alls" but when it came time to talk about Slytherin there were nastier comments. The comments got so bad that many agreed they'd rather drop out than be in Slytherin. We all seemed to agree that Gryffindor was the best and Slytherin was the worst. In my defense, though I never thought this mentality would ever be a problem! Though I suppose it's my fault for not being an open-minded person at that time we were just kids! We were still learning! In addition, it didn't help that my parents would also speak ill of Slytherin. Slytherin just wasn't something we wanted to be associated with and I learned it was the worst house. Basically, it was similar to what we were taught in the muggle world that people with tattoos or piercings were just undesirables! Ahem, now I know this sounds bad but hear me out, I learned I was wrong. This is just that story so be patient and I'll continue with it.
A few students were sorted into their respective houses until it was time for my name to be called. In an instant the sorting hat declared "Gryffindor " in a booming voice that swept across the halls as the Gryffindor table erupted into cheers; I dashed off quickly to join them. This was my moment of fame and triumph for my personality had just been deemed as worthy for the best house! Immediately I had made several friends and knew I had made my family proud as they had been in Gryffindor as well. Gryffindor was now my second home and a great part of who I am. I stood with the Gryffindors and they stood with me! We were all in this together!
Then my eyes were drawn to a girl who made up her way to the sorting hat. I had not heard what her name was but she had long black hair and green eyes so I imagined it must have been some pretty name because she was a pretty cute girl. She was of a petite build but stood out in a sort of silent way. I had noticed her on the train as she passed by my compartment while we were talking about Slytherin. She glanced inside and I had to admit that I secretly hoped she'd step inside to join us but for some reason she didn't; she continued on her way.
Wow, I'd really like to get to know her. I thought as I was attracted by how different she seemed from other girls. She wasn't smiling, she was serious but she didn't need to smile to seem beautiful because she already was. The only way that I could get a read on her emotions was through her eyes but she was pretty far away so even then that was hard. They demonstrated whether she was happy, unsure or nervous, I'm not sure I can tell you how I know this but somehow I understood. I really wanted to know what she was thinking so I continued staring at her in hopes of getting a proper read on her feelings. I suppose I had been staring at her too hard because her eyes momentarily glanced at me. My face immediately turned red as I instinctively turned away but fought to turn back because as a Gryffindor I must be brave! This was the first time that I'd ever really paid attention to a girl. She noticed this and smiled a bit causing my heart to thump with a feeling of sweetness when all of a sudden the hat shouted "Slytherin!" when it was placed on her head.
My heart now froze out of shock, I was momentarily out of sync with everything around me.
The people in my table groaned and made comments such as
"Ugh not another Slytherin!" "Only bad wizards join there." "Such a shame, she looks gifted."
I took a deep breath in an attempt to recompose myself.
Slytherin!?
SLYTHERIN!?
It must have been a mistake right?! If she's Slytherin then I can't be with her!
I watched her join her table in shock as I couldn't comprehend.
Gryffindors and Slytherins never got along and that was a fact! This was the year I experienced my first heartbreak and realized how harsh house rivalry was. This marked the beginning of my time with her.