Before I start, just remember that this is my first fanfic. Please no flames, only if they're nice. Then they won't be considered flames. All the information of Hogwarts was looked up in the book or found on Wiki.

Warning: OC will not be as to so close with Harry due to… you know. I want to make it realistic enough that you will accept the main character, Jamie for her flaws and strengths. I don't want to deal with a Mary Sue.

Chapter One

I came this far, Jamie thought to herself. I want to become a better wizard. She was standing in front of Hogwarts, a school of wizardry. Looking at her letter, it said that she would be in the "5th Year." She pulled her dark, coffee-colored hair into a ponytail, dusted off her uniform (which was a size too big), and checked her face for any dried drool from the train trip. On the train trip, she was worried about wasting her money on the chocolate frogs. Everybody seemed like they knew each other from earlier years, making her self-conscious about fitting in. It's okay, she told herself, I'll get a fresh start and hopefully make friends.

Taking a step forward, Jamie looked up to see a girl with blonde beach curls and a boy with black hair. Filling herself up to the brim with confidence, she greeted them, trying to make it seem like she was "cool."

"Hey, I'm Jamie. I'm kinda new here so…"

The blonde glared at her,"Hey, but can you talk to someone else? I'm busy talking to this bastard."

"Aww, come on Susan, can't you be nice? I'm Cody and this is my sister, Susan," smiled the onyx-haired boy.

"Sh-shut it! You spent your whole allowance eating those nasty chocolate frogs! I'm not sharing any of my money with you!"

Susan trudged away, joining a group of girls under an oak tree.

"Sheesh. I swear that she gets so grumpy and ugh…" Cody sighed.

"How were they?" Jamie asked shyly.

"Um, how was what?"

"The chocolate frogs? I wanted to try some on the train, but I'm on a tight budget you see…"

Cody blinked, and then started to laugh. "Wow, that threw me off guard. I have some more, if you'd like to try."

"Oh, really? Can I?"

"Sure," Cody said as he handed a few to Jamie. Jamie bit one, and then widened her eyes.

"These are good! Um, so what year are you in?"

"5th. Hogwarts is really the best, so I haven't switched back to a public school. How about you?"

"I'm in 5th too! Like I said, this is my first year here, so I have no idea what to expect."

Cody checked his watch. "You should go into the school to meet up with other people. See ya." Cody left Jamie to join his friends.

Jamie walked into the school where many students chatting amongst themselves. Suddenly, a body slammed into her and she fell. My tailbone is gonna be so bruised later, she thought. Looking around, she found the person who bumped into her. He was brown-haired, and towered above her.

"I'm so sorry, miss. There was a bag lying on the floor and I tripped."

She laughed at him, "It's fine really, but you owe me for bruising my tailbone."

"I'm 5th year Mark, and who might you be? You aren't very familiar."

"I'm Jamie, also a 5th year. I'm new here."

"Alright, that's cool. You have a letter right?"

"Yes. It was hand-delivered by a man from this school. He explained everything."

"So are you a Muggle-born? That's what they usually do for Muggles. In that case, where are your belongings?" he asked.

"They will be delivered, I think. My parents are off in Diagon Alley since it was a last minute decision for me to go here. All I have is my backpack full of clothes right now," Jamie answered.

"Did you bring a pet?"

"I was going to bring a toad, but my parents said that owls are 'spectacular.'"

"I think it's time for the Sorting Ceremony. Let's get to the Great Hall."

The two rushed through corridors. Jamie was amazed at the school. The stairs were moving and so were the paintings. Everything was magical. They came to a stop at rather large door with students pushing and shoving each other in.

"First years," Mark muttered.

Finally, they were in the hall which had floating candles on the ceiling. Everyone was chattering away with their peers, until a booming voice called out.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. It is wonderful that you students came here…"

Jamie grew sleepy and decided to doze off… standing up. Her dream was of snow gently falling from the sky with unicorns prancing about. She realized that she was surrounded by a lush green forest when…

"Jamie Everglare, please step up."

Jamie blinked twice and remembered she was at Hogwarts. She made her way through the crowds and went up the stairs. She sat on a stool while a hat was placed on top of her head. I wonder how old this hat is… I hope it's not carrying any lice, Jamie thought.

"I am most certainly not carrying any lice, midget!" the hat exclaimed.

What? Is he reading my mind? I have to be calm about this... be calm, be calm.

"Haven't you been paying attention? This is where I get to pick your house."

I must be brave, I'm brave, I'm brave. I must keep my word-

"Gryffindor!"