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This series is dedicated to my best friend Sara W, who has been with me through thick in thin. You're the best, Sara!
Hi, my name is Laurie. This is the story of my first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This was the beginning of seven years that changed my life and my friends life forever.
Chapter 1: First Year Beginnings
My friend, Sara and I were astonished by the enchanted ceiling and the floating candles when we first set foot in the Great Hall. We were two typical, nervous first-years. We were scared and excited about which house we would be sorted in. However, I didn't have much time to worry about which house I was going to be sorted into, because I was the fist name called.
I stepped up to the stool nervously and glanced at Sara as I sat down. She gave me a reassuring smile that I caught right before the hat fell over my eyes. The entire Hall held it's breath as they waited for me to be sorted. Then, I heard the hat speak. "Hmm, somewhat difficult. Hmm. Quick mind, yes. Cunning, determined. Okay, Slytherin!" The Slytherins cheered as I made my way to their table. Now all I had to do was hope that Sara was sorted into Slytherin as well. I had my fingers crossed when she was sorted, but it was no use. My best friend was sorted into Hufflepuff.
Dumbledore gave a quick speech and then the start-of-term feast began. Everything looked delicious, but I still couldn't get over the shock. I began to put food on my plate, but I had a feeling that I wasn't going to eat it. A tear slid down my right cheek. How could I enjoy school without my best friend by my side? Another tear slid down my left cheek.
"Why are you crying?" A voice from my right asked. I turned to see a first-year boy looking concerned. He had very light blond hair and blue eyes with flecks of silver in them. I wiped away my tears. "Thank you for your concern, but i'm fine." "Ugh. I hate when people do that." The boy said, annoyed. "Do what?" I asked. "Cry and then say they're fine. Seriously, what's wrong?" He asked again, rolling his eyes. "My best friend got sorted into Hufflepuff. I was hoping that we would be in the same house." "Oh. Well, You'll make friends in this house, too. Plus, we have classes with the other houses sometimes. I'm sure that you'll see your friend in some of the classes." "Thanks for letting me know that. Oh, where are my manners? I'm Lauren Greengrass, by the way, but everyone calls me Laurie." "I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy." "Nice to meet you." I replied. Things finally seemed to be looking up. I had already made a new friend and I was finally starting to enjoy the feast.
I did get a little homesick once it was time to go to bed, but I knew I had to get some sleep. I had to get ready for potions with the Hufflepuffs the very next day.
Well, there's the first Chapter of my first story in my seven part series. Hope you guys liked it! Tell me what you think or what you would like me to do in the future. I'm always open to new ideas.