Disclaimer: As much as I wish it I don't own anything Harry Potter related, the genius J. K. Rowling does.
Just one more note, if coding comes up above the disclaimer ignore it. That's been showing up on everything.
Teddy's POV
I said good bye to Harry, Ginny, and the rest of my family. I've lived with them since my grandma died a few years ago and because my parents were killed in the war against Voldemort. I don't remember them that much but my family keeps pictures of them around the house. I got my mum's traits as an Animegus though not my dad's traits as a werewolf.
I carried my trunk onto the train and found an empty carriage. I strapped my trunk in and leaned out the window to wave to my family. The train let out a whistle and started moving away from the platform. When we were out of sight I sat down and pulled out Hermione's copy of Hogwarts, A History. I was reading the second chapter when the door opened and a boy and girl came in. they looked like twins and first years.
"Hi. We're sorry to bother you but would we be able to sit here?" the boy asked.
"Sure, come on in." I moved my book over and helped the boy put their trunks up with mine.
"I'm Mike and this is Adalie."
"I'm Teddy."
"Teddy Lupin?" Mike asked, staring at my hair which was probably turning red form embarrassment.
"Y-yeah."
Adalie reached out and hit her brother in the back of the head.
"Michael! Don't embarrass him, I'm sure he gets that question enough with you poking your nose in his business!" she scolded.
"Sorry," he grumbled to both of us. Then he brightened up. "What house do you want to be in?" he asked me.
"Gryffindor," I said with a smile.
"Me too!"
"I want to be in Ravenclaw," Adalie said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Not all of the fighters in the war were Gryffindors. Sure most of them were but what about Luna Lovegood? She was a Ravenclaw and a great fighter. And what about the diadem of Ravenclaw? That was important for the war."
"I know Luna. You're right being a Ravenclaw is great. I hope you get in."
"See, he understands," she said to her brother.
"Whatever. So you know a lot of the fighters, huh?"
"Yeah. They're like my family, especially the Potters and Weasley's."
"Wow. You're going to be really popular at Hogwarts."
"I hope not. I don't like being known."
"Why?"
"I'm known for sort of the same reason as Harry. Because my parents died in a war and now I live with the people who won. I would rather my parents were here."
"I-I'm sorry. I don't think when I talk," Mike stammered.
"It's alright."
Adalie hit him in the head again. "Would you stop making him fell bad?" she hissed.
It was quiet for a while until Adalie looked down and saw the book still on the seat.
"Oh! Do you like to read?"
"Yeah. I've read this a couple times."
"I've read it twice; it's amazing about everything at Hogwarts."
"Yeah, I can't believe how big the place is. I'm sure I'll get lost."
"Me too. Do you know if the older students will be as bad as they say?"
"Probably only the Slytherins."
We continued talking and Mike would come into our conversation some times. Hours later, though it only felt like minutes, the train began to slow down before coming to a complete stop. Adalie, Mike, and I grabbed our things and followed the mob off the train.
"Firs' years over here! Firs' years this way!" it was Hagrid.
"Hagrid!" I shouted over the noise.
"Teddy! Come on up here!"
I pushed my way through the crowd with Mike and Adalie following. When we got there Hagrid pointed us to a boat where one student was already sitting. We got in, our things were already put o a carriage, and waited for the other first years to get in. While we waited I changed my looks to amuse Adalie, Mike, and Joseph, the boy in the boat. Finally the boats began moving towards the castle.
When we reached the shore we got out and went up to the castle where Professor McGonagall was waiting. She gave me a small smile before directing the others.
"Welcome first years. in a few moments you will be sorted into one of the four houses. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Your house will be like your home. You will gain house points for good deeds and lose them for idiocy. I will be back shortly to bring you in for the sorting." She walked away and left us there.
Everyone broke out into small murmurs as we waited. A few minutes later Professor McGonagall came back.
"We're ready now."
She led us into the Great Hall where the rest of the school was already waiting. On the stool in front of the teachers table was the sorting hat. It sang the new song then it was time for the sorting.
Students were called up and sorted into their house. Some didn't look surprised, especially the Slytherins.
"Adalie Jenkins."
Adalie went up and waited as the hat decided where she would be for the next seven years. A few minutes later the hat shouted out.
"Ravenclaw!"
The Ravenclaw table broke out into loud cheers as Adalie took the hat off and skipped over to the table. Then Mike was called.
"Michael Jenkins."
Mike went up and put the hat over his head. He waited for a shorter time then Adalie.
"Gryffindor!"
The Gryffindor table cheered loudly as Mike walked over and sat down. A few more people went up until I was called.
"Teddy Lupin."
I walked up to the stool and could hear the whispering. I tried to ignore it but couldn't stop my hair turning slightly red from embarrassment. That caused another round of whispers.
"That's Remus and Nymphadora Lupin's son."
"He can change his appearance!"
"I wonder if he remembers anything about the war or his parents."
"I bet he's a werewolf like his father," a Slytherin spat before the hat was put on my head and fell over my eyes.
"Ah, a Lupin. Yes I remember your parents. You have both their qualities but where to put you? Hm…" it thought for a minute before shouting, "Gryffindor!"
I let out the breath I'd been holding and took off the hat. The Gryffindor table was cheering loudly. I walked over and sat next to Mike. The sorting continued until the last person was sorted into Hufflepuff.
Professor McGonagall took her place at the headmistress' spot and the hall became silent.
"Welcome students to another year at Hogwarts. The Forbidden forest is obviously forbidden to all students unless accompanied by a staff member. All Weasley and Zonko's products are banned outside the common rooms. No magic is allowed in the halls. I believe that is all. You may eat."
The food appeared along the tables and the hall broke out in chatter. I talked with Mike and every so often people would glance at me. After dinner the tables cleared and dessert appeared. Even though I was getting full I got some pudding and had two helpings. When everyone was finished Professor McGonagall stood up, the hall fell silent and the dishes disappeared.
"You may now go up to your common rooms. Prefects please lead your houses."
The prefects led us up to the Gryffindor common room.
"Password?" the pink lady in the portrait asked.
"Tractare."
She let us in and the first years looked around at their new home. The prefect directed the girls and boys to their dormitories. Mike and I followed the other three boys up to the first year dormitory.
We were beat so we changed into our pajamas and got into our beds.
"Night, Teddy." Mike said from his bed next to mine.
"Night."
I fell asleep excited for what the next seven years would bring.