Chapter 1
The "not so new" school
Kind, caring…helpful and nice, but stern.
These thoughtful words crossed my mind as we wondered, seemingly aimlessly, through the dimly lit hallways of Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I gaped at the tall ceilings and high walls. I really couldn't blame the darkness of the school; after all, it was about 3 o'clock in the morning. Kids would be sleeping about now, unless they were troublemakers.
"We'll be placing you in Ravenclaw until further notice. They insisted on having you there, they do take a lot of interest in new students. Besides, I think you're the first in a long time to show up in the middle of a new term." I managed a weak smile. Ravenclaw sounded nice, don't get me wrong. They were the knowledgeable kids. And their house mascot is a Raven, and I really like the color blue.
Ravenclaw is the raven, individuality, intellect, wit, wisdom, creativity, and air, blue, bronze. I remembered. Slytherin is the snake, power, tradition, resourceful, cunning, ambitious, and water, green, silver. Hufflepuff is the badger, hard work, patience, loyalty, fair play, earth, yellow and black. Gryffindor is the lion, bravery, chivalry, courage, daring, selfless, and fire, crimson, gold. Each of the houses chimed in my head.
"Of course, this doesn't often happen, as you might be placed in a different house later. Ah, we're here." Suddenly, a large door swung open out of no-where. I hadn't really paid any attention to where I was going, and almost slammed into a shorter female. She had curly, chocolate brown hair that swing around her waist. Her skin was the shade of, well, chocolate. Her eyes were bright and green. An innocent and excited air filled her aura. I couldn't help but smile back at her own.
"Hullo. You must be Paige, I'm Clarissa. Clarissa Hedgewig. It's a pleasure to meet you." Her voice was excited and filled with curiosity and accented. She held out her hand, and I immediately took it. "Pleased to meet you..." was all I could muster. I hadn't expected politeness, much rather excitement. The Headmistress smiled reassuringly at the girl in front of me. "Thank you for taking in our new student. Miss Bates, Clarissa is the Ravenclaw house prefect, she'll show you around the school and help you out with…other matters until we can situate you in your real house. If it not be Ravenclaw." She smiled and nodded the Clarissa.
"The pleasure is all mine, Headmistress McGonagall. Please, come inside." A dainty hand gestured toward the warm looking room inside. I stepped inside, only to be greeted by an excited air. Girls and boys sat in blue and bronze trimmed chairs and benches around a warm and glowing fireplace. My smile grew immediately, a girl could get used to this. Blue and bronze banners hung from the ceiling as if, and probably of, by magic. Some exclaimed, "RAVENCLAW!" in big, bold, bronze letters. Blue lights protruded from the stone walls, casting lightness to the room. The room was rounded with medium sized windows looking out upon the grounds.
I was starting to fell a little less nervous and shy. Several of the kids muttered a shy, "Welcome to Ravenclaw Commons room." A warm hand placed itself on my shoulder and I turned to see the older prefect. I realized now that she looked about seventeen. "Come along, I'll show you to the Girls' dorms." With that, she strutted off towards a staircase, winding up to what I presumed was the Girls' dorms. I quickly followed, only to find my assumption was, for once, correct.
The dorms were decorated much like the Commons, except lining the walls were curtained beds. We walked along the beds until we reached the middle. On the left would be my bed. I thanked Clarissa and began sorting through my things. She smiled and left with, "Have a wonderful first night at Hogwarts. Breakfast is at 6." I opened the curtain and found my suitcase lying there waiting for me. I climbed onto the bed and shut the curtain, being carefully quiet.
Inside was everything I had always kept with me. A warm purple and orange blanket, accompanied by a matching pillow, several plain t-shirts, two pairs of dark jeans, a black skirt, a stuffed animal (cat), and toiletries. Among the folds of my blanket was a framed picture of my parents. I stroked it gently for a moment, and then placed it on the nightstand by my bed. I used a simple charm to dress my bed and climbed under the familiar blanket. Tomorrow would be a new day full of excitement and adventure. Or it would be just like the rest of the schools I had gone to, boring, dull, listless, full of bullies and prude rich children. I really hoped it wouldn't be the latter.
I hope y'all like the first chapter of, "For Hogwarts!".