Chapter 1
The Announcement
It was a dark, gray morning when Draco awoke. Although it was still winter, it was a pretty unusual cold that had come over the castle that morning. He dressed and walked down to the Slytherin common room.
"Did you hear about the new transfer student we're supposed to be getting? I heard she's from Brazil or somewhere near there" Draco heard Goyle say to Crabbe.
"What transfer student?" he interrupted.
Goyle looked up and answered "You didn't hear? It's supposed to be a girl from somewhere in South America. She's coming in today."
Draco was surprised. It was unusual for a student to come in at the middle of a semester. "Do you know when?"
Goyle snorted, "I just told you. She's coming in today."
"I know that you idiot I meant what time today."
"I dunno. Probably during breakfast or dinner."
Draco gave Goyle a disgusted look. He never did remember important details. He opened the door and began to walk down to the Great Hall; Crabbe and Goyle followed.
"I hope we get her in our house" Draco heard Ron say to Harry as they turned a corner.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't the Boy Wonder himself with his lovely companion, Carrot Top. What are we doing wondering the halls boys? Shouldn't we be off rebuilding Weasley's house? I could have sworn I saw that poor excuse of a shelter lying in ruins a couple of miles from here" Draco mocked.
"Shut up Malfoy you git," answered Ron flustered.
"Oh look boys," said Draco as he turned to face Crabbe and Goyle, "Weasley's learned to defend himself! We should give him a biscuit. Here boy" mocked Draco.
"I said shut your trap" Ron answered as he flung out at Draco. Luckily Harry caught his arm and prevented a nasty quarrel between the two.
"Shut up Malfoy. No one needs your sour humor first thing in the morning" said Harry as he and Ron continued walking down the hall.
"Stupid gits. Thinking they can improve their social status by befriending a transfer student" grumbled Draco as he too continued on his way to the Great Hall, Crabbe and Goyle trailing him as usual.
They entered the Great Hall and sat at their regular spot on the Slytherin table. Just as they sat down, Dumbledore stood up and cleared his throat,
"Good morning all! I have a very important announcement to make. This may sound a little peculiar since it is the middle of a semester, but we have a new student joining us. She is a transfer student from South America, but don't fret, she speaks English. Her family is one of the most respected in her country…"
As Dumbledore continued Ron whispered to Harry, "Should have known. I bet you she'll be placed in Slytherin. Now we're going to have to deal with the female form of Malfoy." Harry laughed.
"…And I hope you all make her feel welcomed," finished Dumbledore just as the doors to the Great Hall opened and Professor McGonagall walked in, followed by a tall, slender girl with brown hair. All the boys stared in awe as this beautiful girl walked down the aisle to Dumbledore.
"Well, let's not wait any longer. Professor McGonagall, bring out the Sorting Hat!"
Professor McGonagall did just that and placed it on the girl's head.
"Hmm…," said the hat. "You've got quite a bit of courage, something that qualifies you for the spot at the Gryffindor House. But you've also got the attitude of a Slytherin. Oh and what optimism! But where to place you…"
"I bet you she'll go to the Slytherins. They always get the pretty girls," Ron whined.
"I have come upon my decision!" exclaimed the hat, "I shall place you…in Gryffindor!" All the students in the Great Hall fell silent. Everyone assumed that the girl would be placed in Slytherin, especially since her family was held in high regards. Finally the Gryffindors stood and cheered at the excellent news. On the other side of the room the Slytherins gawked at the hat's decision.
"How can he place her in Gryffindor?!" exclaimed one Slytherin, "He said so himself she had the qualifications for a Slytherin!" All the houses were outraged, especially Slytherin. All but one: obviously the Gryffindors. As the plates were cleared and the cups emptied, the students slowly began to file out of the Great Hall and on to their first class of the day.
As Harry and Ron stood to leave Ron asked, "Hey, Harry, can I ask you something?"
"Yeah, what?"
"Did you hear what the new girl's name was? I was too busy staring at her to hear anything else."
Harry laughed at his friend, "Yeah. Her name is Jennifer. And did you hear the bit about her being in Gryffindor?"
"Yeah, that part I caught for sure" answered Ron. "Did you see where she went off to? I was hoping I could get to know her a little bit"
Harry stared at Ron. Ron never was the type to start up a conversation, let a lone a conversation with a girl as beautiful as Jennifer. "Umm, yeah I think she went with Dumbledore. Probably to write up a note explaining about her not having any books yet or anything. He's probably going to have to assign her classes too."
"Oh, alright. Thanks" answered Ron as they continued walking.
The Announcement
It was a dark, gray morning when Draco awoke. Although it was still winter, it was a pretty unusual cold that had come over the castle that morning. He dressed and walked down to the Slytherin common room.
"Did you hear about the new transfer student we're supposed to be getting? I heard she's from Brazil or somewhere near there" Draco heard Goyle say to Crabbe.
"What transfer student?" he interrupted.
Goyle looked up and answered "You didn't hear? It's supposed to be a girl from somewhere in South America. She's coming in today."
Draco was surprised. It was unusual for a student to come in at the middle of a semester. "Do you know when?"
Goyle snorted, "I just told you. She's coming in today."
"I know that you idiot I meant what time today."
"I dunno. Probably during breakfast or dinner."
Draco gave Goyle a disgusted look. He never did remember important details. He opened the door and began to walk down to the Great Hall; Crabbe and Goyle followed.
"I hope we get her in our house" Draco heard Ron say to Harry as they turned a corner.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't the Boy Wonder himself with his lovely companion, Carrot Top. What are we doing wondering the halls boys? Shouldn't we be off rebuilding Weasley's house? I could have sworn I saw that poor excuse of a shelter lying in ruins a couple of miles from here" Draco mocked.
"Shut up Malfoy you git," answered Ron flustered.
"Oh look boys," said Draco as he turned to face Crabbe and Goyle, "Weasley's learned to defend himself! We should give him a biscuit. Here boy" mocked Draco.
"I said shut your trap" Ron answered as he flung out at Draco. Luckily Harry caught his arm and prevented a nasty quarrel between the two.
"Shut up Malfoy. No one needs your sour humor first thing in the morning" said Harry as he and Ron continued walking down the hall.
"Stupid gits. Thinking they can improve their social status by befriending a transfer student" grumbled Draco as he too continued on his way to the Great Hall, Crabbe and Goyle trailing him as usual.
They entered the Great Hall and sat at their regular spot on the Slytherin table. Just as they sat down, Dumbledore stood up and cleared his throat,
"Good morning all! I have a very important announcement to make. This may sound a little peculiar since it is the middle of a semester, but we have a new student joining us. She is a transfer student from South America, but don't fret, she speaks English. Her family is one of the most respected in her country…"
As Dumbledore continued Ron whispered to Harry, "Should have known. I bet you she'll be placed in Slytherin. Now we're going to have to deal with the female form of Malfoy." Harry laughed.
"…And I hope you all make her feel welcomed," finished Dumbledore just as the doors to the Great Hall opened and Professor McGonagall walked in, followed by a tall, slender girl with brown hair. All the boys stared in awe as this beautiful girl walked down the aisle to Dumbledore.
"Well, let's not wait any longer. Professor McGonagall, bring out the Sorting Hat!"
Professor McGonagall did just that and placed it on the girl's head.
"Hmm…," said the hat. "You've got quite a bit of courage, something that qualifies you for the spot at the Gryffindor House. But you've also got the attitude of a Slytherin. Oh and what optimism! But where to place you…"
"I bet you she'll go to the Slytherins. They always get the pretty girls," Ron whined.
"I have come upon my decision!" exclaimed the hat, "I shall place you…in Gryffindor!" All the students in the Great Hall fell silent. Everyone assumed that the girl would be placed in Slytherin, especially since her family was held in high regards. Finally the Gryffindors stood and cheered at the excellent news. On the other side of the room the Slytherins gawked at the hat's decision.
"How can he place her in Gryffindor?!" exclaimed one Slytherin, "He said so himself she had the qualifications for a Slytherin!" All the houses were outraged, especially Slytherin. All but one: obviously the Gryffindors. As the plates were cleared and the cups emptied, the students slowly began to file out of the Great Hall and on to their first class of the day.
As Harry and Ron stood to leave Ron asked, "Hey, Harry, can I ask you something?"
"Yeah, what?"
"Did you hear what the new girl's name was? I was too busy staring at her to hear anything else."
Harry laughed at his friend, "Yeah. Her name is Jennifer. And did you hear the bit about her being in Gryffindor?"
"Yeah, that part I caught for sure" answered Ron. "Did you see where she went off to? I was hoping I could get to know her a little bit"
Harry stared at Ron. Ron never was the type to start up a conversation, let a lone a conversation with a girl as beautiful as Jennifer. "Umm, yeah I think she went with Dumbledore. Probably to write up a note explaining about her not having any books yet or anything. He's probably going to have to assign her classes too."
"Oh, alright. Thanks" answered Ron as they continued walking.