Platform 9 and ¾

Hadrian James Potter had just passed the barrier. His fraternal twin sister Susan by his side was jabbering excitedly about which house she wanted to be in. Amelia smiled at her two children reminiscing if only James were here. Harry as he preferred to be called boarded the train first telling his sister that he would find them a compartment.

Harry finally found an empty compartment about midway through the train. He put his trunk on the rack and pulled out his charms book. Harry had been waiting all week to practice and now he was on the train he could do spells.

Harry excitedly spoke 'Wingardium Leviosa' and tried to lift his book. Disappointingly it didn't budge. Harry then went back to the page the spell was on and tried to figure out what he did wrong. As Harry noted his messed up wand motion there was a knock at the door. Susan walked in with her friends Daphne Greengrass and Pansy Parkinson. Thankfully Daph was easy on the eyes and Pansy didn't inherit her mother's pug nose so it was not altogether unpleasant. The witches chatter though was annoying Harry but he decided to turn their nervousness to his advantage.

"Daphne were's Tori?" asked Harry

Daphne smirked "What wanting to see your favorite fangirl? She wanted to say goodbye to you but you boarded before she got a chance."

Harry flashed a smile "Come on you know you are my favorite Daph. Who if I remember correctly started that fan club in our magical primary school?"

Daphne flushed "Prat!"

Susan laughed as did Pansy. It was common knowledge that Daph liked Harry and both of them thought he knew it. It would explain why he flirts with her so much. Pansy didn't like it though she wanted to be his. Sadly her father never got James to sign the contract and Amelia had to cozy up to the Greengrasses. 'Ugh' Pansy thought 'why couldn't it be me.'

Susan piped in "God Daph will you too stop flirting and get a room. It's not like you can get anymore embarrassed." Daphne growled "Watch it Susan or I might let slip you like a certain Longbottom." Daphne smirked

Susan shut up immediately and flushed like a cardinal at a nudist colony. Harry finally seeing the opportunity for some piece said "How about you three be quiet and read the potions text. Snape is known for being harder on his snakes than anyone else." Thankfully they all agreed and pulled out their textbooks and read over the first ten chapters.

Hours later

The Engineer announced "Five minutes till Hogsmeade Station"

Harry, Susan, Daphne, and Pansy all hurriedly put on their black robes and put away their books.

5 minutes later

"First years over here" Hagrid bellowed "No more than 4 to a boat."

Harry, Susan, Daphne, and Pansy all piled into a boat and they were off. The black lake glowed under the moonlight reflecting off of its surface. The Castle with its imposing towers in the distance looked magnificent.

Finally they reached the docks and debarked from their boat. Suddenly a harsh voice made itself known of the incessant jibber jabber of the first years. "Silence! There are four houses here at Hogwarts while you are here your house will be your family. Good deeds and Hard work will earn you class points while misbehaving and rule breaking will lose points. Now follow me it is time for the sorting."

Professor McGonagall then led the students up to the Sorting Hat which bellowed its song.

"Oh you may not think me pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

Thus the sorting began eventually the first of his friends was up and Daphne went to Slytherin. Next was Pansy with the same result. Both girls were giddy they knew that Harry belonged in Slytherin. Finally McGonagall called "Potter, Harry!"

The whispering sounded like a cannon. It filled the entire room with that's the boy who lived. Harry smiled knowing that this was a pivotal moment so he strode up to the stool as confident and stylishly as a Lord of his status could. Harry had taken up all his lordships a few weeks ago. His full name was Lord Harry James Potter-Peverell-Slytherin. It was a common misnomer that the Potter's descended from Gryffindor but in fact from Slytherin. The Potters were the line of Slytherin's eldest which was his daughter Nicolette Potter Nee Slytherin. Gryffindor was just a distant cousin through the Peverell line.

Harry sat at the stool and put the Hat on. 'Greetings Lord Slytherin, interesting for one so young to have so much power., you know old Sal owned the castle correct?'

Harry replied 'No so that means I own Hogwarts?'

The hat replied 'Yes but you will not have any authority until you reach 17 and become the Headmaster by your right as heir of Slytherin'

'Most interesting, thank you for that, however I have one final question what is your name?'

The hat laughed 'Not in a thousand years had a student asked me that yet. My name is Aries as Godric named me after his favorite God. Anyways should I even ask what house?'

Harry smiled 'I think we both know where I belong'

'So be it' "SLYTHERIN!" yelled the hat louder than any before.

Harry put Aries back on the stool and strode over to his house while the Slytherins clapped softly while the Gryffindors sat in shock.

Finally Susan was up to bat. She sat at the stool and after twenty minutes the Hat bellowed "Hufflepuff"

Susan was obviously upset at being separate but sat at her table and put on her best face. Finally it was nearing the end and a beautiful Mediterranean girl was left. "Zabini, Brittany" After a moment with the hat on "Slytherin"

As Brittany sat beside Harry and smiled with pink tinged cheeks, Dumbledore gave his feast speech. After his normal babbling Harry noticed how stupid Dumbledore was, who told children not to go somewhere on penalty of death? It was like a big sign saying oooh look at me yeah come on! It was ridiculous and on another point why anyone would put anything that dangerous around children baffled him. Harry decided to find out later, he busied himself with introducing himself to the Malfoy heir. Draco seemed pleasant except for his arrogance. Finally he started talking about how he was going to rule Slytherin and that Harry would make a good second. Harry decided to have a little fun. "Malfoy do you know who I am?"

Malfoy replied easily "you are Harry Potter the boy who lived."

"Right and wrong Malfory, I am Lord Potter-Peverell-Slytherin" Harry said and flashed the rings on his fingers.

Malfoy paled "Sorry milord I meant no insult"

Harry rebuked him "So act like a Slytherin and stop strutting like those daft Gryffindors."

Malfoy nodded and soon enough the feast was over. The prefects led by Marcus Flint led the Slytherins down to the dungeons. Harry smirked at the portrait of his ancestor and Salazar recognizing his heir as he looked so much like himself at that age (i.e. He had long black flowing hair, green eyes, solid build, well above average height measuring almost 5'4 which made him a giant among first years). Salazar smiled and said "Welcome my heir, to Slytherin house!" Harry smirked at his ancestor and said "Glad to be home."

Harry walked into the common room and went to Slytherin's Personal Quarters. He spoke parseltongue to the fire place and it opened to a tunnel down into a huge bedroom with a study and potions lab. It also had a Hydra in a stasis charm on the potions bench. Harry removed the rune that held the hydra in stasis and asked "What is your name young sepent?" The hydra hissed "Merlin sire may I be your familiar?" Harry smiled "Yesss" Harry held out his arm and the Hydra bit him with both heads and entered the wound. Harry was in immense pain but finally it relented and Merlin was hanging over his shoulders saying thank you to his new master." Harry Heard the portrait open and slam shut.

Snape yelled "Silence!"

To be Continued….