Chapter 1: All Aboard the Hogwarts Express

Platform 9 ¾ buzzed with activity as hundreds of first time students began their magical journey. Alfred and Arthur were among those students. Best friends since they were young children they had cried when they both got their acceptance letters. Hogwarts was their dream, and now they could go together. Both the children had spent all summer gathering books, supplies, and their families had even bought them the finest robes because they were so proud of their sons. Now the day had finally arrived. They had kissed their mothers good bye and were now bumping elbows in the hustle and bustle of boarding the train. They gave their luggage to the man in uniform by the luggage cart, found their way to a car with room and took their seats together.

"Isn't this exciting Alfred? We're finally going to Hogwarts! We get to learn magic and fly brooms and play quidditch!" The young boy was so excited he began bouncing.

"Easy man! We have to learn magic first!" Alfred said and leaned back.

Alfred always tried to be so cool about things, but on the inside he was a big softy. "Well yes I know that, but still! It's exciting!"

The doors the cars began to close and the train gave one last whistle before heading down the tracks to the next 7 years of their lives. They both looked out the windows to take in the scenery. It was a beautiful country side.

"Is it alright if I sit here?" They heard the voice of a young girl ask. They turned around and it was a beautiful girl with long brown hair parted into pigtails.

"Of course you can sit here!" Replied Alfred smoothly.

He was always trying to be the cool guy, and he wasn't about to let that reputation end here before it had begun. He then scooted over and allowed the girl to sit down. She gathered her dress in her hands and sat down.

"My name is Elizabeta. And you are?" She motioned to both Alfred and Arthur.

"I'm Arthur, and this is Alfred" He said and smiled at Elizabeta.

"Are you first year students?" She asked and smiled.

"Yup!" replied Alfred. "Wait how can you tell?"

She giggled. "I just haven't seen your faces that's all! This is my fourth year here. I'm a hufflepuff."

"Hufflepuff….Isn't that the loser house?" He blurted out without thinking.

His older brothers had told him about the different houses so he knew he wanted to be in Gryffindor. He didn't know what he would do if he didn't get sorted there.

Elizabeta's face changed into a scowl and she leaned over the table separating them. "Don't you dare insult my house again you twit! I'll have you know hufflepuffs are kind hearted and make wonderful loyal friends! We've even won the house cup in the past!"

Arthur sank down into his seat. He didn't mean to insult her but she was scary when she got mad. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to! Don't hit me!" He stammered out as he brought his hands up to cover his face.

She let out a sigh. "Don't worry. I'm not going to hit you. I just get defensive when people insult my house. I love being a hufflepuff and everything they stand for. Speaking of houses what house do you think you two will get sorted into?" She asked playfully.

"Well" Alfred started. "I know I'm going to get sorted into Gryffindor! I mean look at me! I'm awesome!"

"Oh Alfred stop being so cocky." Arthur looked over at Elizabeta. "I apologize for how cocky my friend is. I just hope I get into Gryffindor! Both of my brothers were Gryffindor's and my best friend is going to be in there!" He laughed and smiled at Alfred. He was proud to have such an awesome best friend.

"Well if you boys want to be in Gryffindor I should tell you a little about the house then." She said very matter of factly.

"First of all, you should know the boys prefect! His name is Ludwig and he is a very no nonsense guy. He's pretty cool once you get to know him, but he is very tight on the rules. The guy is very loyal to his house and his friends though. You would be well to try and either befriend him or stay out of his way. Second of all I would watch for Romano. He is a second year Slytherin student. He is known for picking fights. Now that he's not a first year anymore, I have a feeling you first years are going to be his first target." She said with a worried look. "Just watch out"

Both Alfred and Arthur shifted nervously in their seats. Just then a little head popped out of Arthurs pocket. It was a little mint green bunny with wings. He began to fly around Arthurs head.

"You get back in there!" He snapped and tried to catch him.

He flailed his arms around until the little bunny landed on Elizabeta's shoulder.

She giggled. "He's adorable! What's his name?"

"Issac" He responded and reached for his pet.

"Why did you bring him? You could have picked a cool pet like me, but no you had to bring him!" Alfred taunted. Alfred knew good and well why his friend had brought the little pet.

"You wanker! He's been my pet forever! I wasn't going ditch him for someone cooler! You don't just do that to people"

He reached over and took the little bunny from Elizabeta's shoulder and shoved him back into his pocket. He was highly insulted at Alfreds comment, but before he could respond Elizabeta got up and said "Well the trains slowing! You two might want to change before the sorting ceremony."