AN: So this is the second chapter.

I hope you enjoy it.
Kir

Disclaimer: I do in no way own anything from the Harry Potter books or movies.

"Come on" Said Rose as she turned to look at Albus. He looked as exited and nervous as she felt. "Let's go get a carriage."

They walked down through the long corridors of the train trying to find a carriage. Almost everyone had already gotten a carriage. It was only the youngest students, still eager to catch just a last glimmer of their parents faces, who were now eagerly pacing the halls trying to find a somewhat empty carriage. Rose and Albus had tried looking for James, Fred, and Dominique's carriage, but when they finally found it, it was completely stuffed with their friends. It was only in the far end of the train that Rose and Albus finally found somewhere to sit. Inside sat small blond boy. It took her a couple of seconds before she realized that it was the boy she had seen on the platform, Scorpius Malfoy. For a second she considered walking past, her fathers words still clear in her mind, but curiosity got the better of her.

"Come on Al" She said as she pulled him inside the carriage. Scorpius looked up a bit startled at the sound of the door slamming open. He had clearly not expected anyone else to join him. "Hello you won't mind if we sit here will you? Everywhere else is full."

"No, not at all" He gave them a small smile as they sat down, Rose across form him and Albus by her side.

"Hi, Rose Weasley" She offered him her hand to shake, which he took. "And this is my cousin Albus."

"Hi" Albus said a he too extended his hand.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Scorpius…" He looked down a bit and paused "Malfoy" He turned his head to look out the window rather dismissively, as if he was expecting them to get up and leave at the mention of his name.

"Well, it's to meet you too Scorpius." Albus said. He smiled at Scorpius as he looked back at the two of them happily and with a bit of surprise. "So, Scorpius are you nervous about the sorting."

"Yeah," He said. "I mean my entire family has been in Slytherin, and everyone is expecting me to follow tradition, but I just don't know if thats me" He looked down at his feet.

"Tell me about it," Said Albus sympathetically "My entire family either is or has been in Gryffindor."

"Well not our entire family" Rose added and then started counting on her fingers. "Molly is in Ravenclaw and so is Dominique…" Then she pause realizing that those were actually the only two from their family who wasn't in Gryffindor.

"All right, there are two of our family members who are not in Gryffindor, but compared to the rest of our family that is a very little percentage." Albus sighed. "I just mean that we would be so different from everybody else."

"Nah, I think it would be all right." she smiled at him "It might even be nice. No, think about it" She added when Albus looked at her suspiciously "Next year Luis and Lucy will come and the year after that Hugo and Lily. James, Roxanne, Molly, and Dominique are already there. We would never have a moments peace." She had practiced that speech knowing that Albus was extremely nervous about the sorting.

"Yeah, I mean it would be nice to be able to escape James pranks sometimes." He gave her a small smile before turning to Scorpius. "So, do you have any family at Hogwarts?"

"No, I'm an only child and I have no cousins" He shrugged

"Really! But then who did you play with growing up?" Rose asked aghast.

"No one really… I would mostly play by my self"

"I can't imagine growing up like that. It sounds so lonely" Albus said

"It was mostly, but it's okay I've gotten used to it." He said "I've always wanted a brother though."

"Well, you just got one. You are from now on officially my new brother, and from now on you shall no longer endure the pain of having to play games by your self" Albus said beaming at him.

"Alright then… brother" Scorpius said at first a bit unsure, but then he beamed back at Albus matching the other boys enthusiasm.

"You are such a dork Albus" Rose said shoving his shoulder, but then laughed as Albus unprepared fell down from his seat. Scorpius laughed as well and after Albus had gotten over the surprise he joined them in their laughter.

From then on the small group spent the rest of the ride talking and laughing. When the trolley came by they bought as much as they could carry. They were enjoying them selfs so much that they almost didn't notice the light fading out side their window as the sun set.

When they finally arrived it felt like all that excitement, nervousness, and anxiety came rushing back over them. They stuffed the rest of their candy into their pockets and got up to follow the flow of people rushing out to the platform. The platform was crowded. A cold wind was rushing through the air making Rose hair fly in her face. She grabbed on to Albus and Scorpius to make sure they wouldn't be separated in the mass of students.

"Firs' years! Firs' years o'er here! This way firs' years!" Rose followed the sound of Hagrid's voice dragging Albus and Scorpius behind her.

"Hi Hagrid" she said as they reached him. She smiled at widely her eyes filled with excitement and nervous energy. Her hair was still whisking in her face, making it appear as if her head was made out of a cloud of red curls. Behind her she could hear Scorpius utter a breathy 'Wow'.

"'Ello Rosie, Albus" He smiled back at them making a his yellowish teeth show behind the enormous beard. "Who is your friend?"

"Hi Hagrid," Albus said smiling like Rose then he pushed Scorpius forward a bit. "This is Scorpius Malfoy."

Hagrid's eyebrows went up a bit at the mention of Scorpius name but then smiled down at Scorpius and said: "Nice to meet you Scorpius."

When all of the first years were finally standing in front of Hagrid they went down to the boats. Rose, Albus and Scorpius got into a boat. They were joined by Alice Longbottom a pretty blond girl, that Albus and Rose practically had grown up with, due to their parents close friendship. They introduced her to Scorpius and then they were of. Despite the harsh wind the water was smooth and still. Hagrid told them that there had been put an enchantment on the lake to make sure that the ride would be smooth. When the castle came into view a collective gasp went through the students on the boats. Rose didn't think that she had ever seen anything as beautiful as this. Light shone from the windows in sharp contrast to the dark night sky. The castle towered above them and the high towers seemed to touch the sky. They seemed to reach the shore much to soon for Rose taste. They started walking up the cold stone steps towards the castle. She held tightly on to Albus and Scorpius hands. With each step they took they could feel them both grow more and more tense. She couldn't blame them, she also felt extremely nervous. By the time the were standing in front of the giant doors into the great hall Roses hands were being completely crushed. On the other side of Albus she could see Alice wincing a bit, her hand was being crushed as well. Then finally the great doors opened and they walked in.

The great hall was magnificent. The ceiling reflected the night sky out side. In the air thousands of candle lights were floating illuminating the room. Four long tables stood side by side leading up to a last table were the teachers were sat. As they marched in Rose could feel the eyes of the entire hall on her. Over by the Gryffindor she spotted Roxanne, Fred, and James looking at them and sending them reassuring smiles. She nudged Albus in he side and nodded towards them. Albus smiled back at them and then turned to Rose.

"Well it's now or never" He said. Then the entire line came to a holt as they had now reached the end. In front of them stood a three-legged stool with a worn old hat on it. After a second the tear in the hat opened and it began to sing. It sung about the properties of the different houses, about being united and standing up for each other despite houses. When the song was finished Professor Tibbetts walked up to the stool, rolled out a scroll, and held up the hat. Professor Tibbetts was a sweet looking woman with her long light-brown hair up in a knot. James had told Rose tat Professor Tibbetts was the new herbology teacher after professor Sprout had retired. She was very young compared to the other teachers. Her light brown hair was braided and twisted up in a knot and she had kind blue eyes. She started reading out the names of the first years.

"Austin, Noah" A tall and tan boy with dark blond hair walked confidently up and sat on the stool. Professor Tibbetts put the hat on his head and after a couple of seconds it shouted out:

"GRYFFINDOR!" The boy flashed a big grin before running down to join his new house. The sorting continued.

"Baxter, Nathan"

"SLYTHERIN!"

"Caisse, Hannah"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

"Bennet, Jacob"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

It took a long time before finally Professor Tibbetts read out:

"Longbottom, Alice"

The sorting hat was on her head for almost two minutes before it shouted:

"GRYFFINDOR!"

Alice smiled widely and ran down to join her housemates almost forgetting to take of the hat so she had to run up and hand it back to Professor Tibbetts, blushing furiously. Then another long list of names came.

"Malfoy, Scorpius" was finally called up. She smiled at him as he walked up to the stool. It took only a couple of seconds before the hat called out:

"RAVENCLAW"

There was silence for a second but then the Ravenclaw table started clapping and cheering. He gave Rose and Al a small smile before walking down to join his housemates. The sorting continued with Melland, Jackson being sorted into Hufflepuff.

"Potter, Albus" A slight whisper ran through the students as his name was read aloud. Rose gave Albus hand a last squeeze before he walked up and sat on the stool. She could see him try to cover his shaking hands as the hat was placed on his head. There was complete silence as he sat there with the hat on his head. It took a bit of time but finally the hat came with a decision.

"RAVENCLAW!"

The Ravenclaw table erupted in applause, as they had done with the other new house members. Dominique and Molly stood up and cheered. So did James, Roxanne, and Fred from across the hall, much to the confusion of the rest of the students. Albus made little jump down from the stool and then with a smile he walked over to his house table. Then Russell, Eric was sorted into Ravenclaw. The sorting was almost over when Rose name was called. It took a second for her to realize that it was her being called, then she nervously started walking up to the stool and sat down.

Another Weasley huh? She heard as the hat was placed on her head. How many of you are there? Anyway you're relatively easy to place.

"RAVENCLAW!"

She smiled broadly and looked down at her two friends waiting for her at the table. She sat down, and as she looked down the table she could see Dominique and Molly waving at her from their seats. She watched the last two students get sorted, before Headmistress McGonagall stood up and held her speech. When the speech was finished the previously empty trays filled with food. Never had Rose seen this much food. There was anything her hart could desire. She, Al, and Scorpius ate until they felt like they might sick if they ate anymore.

When everyone had finished eating McGonagall bid them all good night. The first years were escorted to their common rooms by their prefects. The Ravenclaw who was escorting them was a fifth year. He told them his name was Aaron Elm. They seemed to walk forever. Up and down long corridors then a right now a left, so many staircases that Rose lost count. There was so much to take in, so many new impressions that it was almost impossible to keep track of where they were going. Finally after walking up a long spiral staircase, they reached an arched wooden door with an bronze eagle knocker.

"This is the entrance to the common room." Said Aaron and gestured to the door. "To get in you must use the knocker, it will then ask you a riddle and if you answer it correctly you will gain access. Any questions?" He looked over the group of first years. A small hand shot up. "Yes, miss?"

"Johansen, Charlie Johansen. What if you don't know the answer?" Rose recognized the girl she had been sitting next to Rose at the dinner table. Se seemed sweet though they hadn't really talked much. She had dark brown hair tied up in a high ponytail with a few strand hanging down and framing her face.

"Then, miss Johnson, you will have to wait for somebody who does." He said this in a bored sort of voice as if this should be obvious to everyone.

"But that could take hours!" Charlie said almost outraged.

"Well then you will have to wait. The door won't open unless you answer the riddle." Then Aaron cleared his throat and continued. "Now, if there are no more questions then I will proceed." He then knocked on the door three times with the knocker.

"You can catch me, but not throw me.

You can feel me but not hold me.

And if you cure me I will die.

What am I?" Asked the eagle

"Does any one wan't to try?" Aaron asked. Rose thought for a moment hen she raised her hand. "I see we've got a volunteer. What is your name?"

"Rose Weasley" she said.

"Well, miss Weasley, have you got and idea?" He said this again in a slightly bored tone as if not really expecting her answer to be anything but wrong.

"A cold, the answer is a cold" said Rose. Aaron was about to say something, but was interrupted by the door swinging open behind him.

"That was" He cleared his throat "That was very good. It's not often that a first year can answer the first riddle. Anyway in you go." Then he ushered them all in to the common room.

The room was large, round, and dry airy. The walls were made of white stone and there were beautiful carvings on the lower part. All around the room were large arched windows with heavy curtains n blue and bronze. By each window there was a window seat just big enough for ceiling was shaped like a dome. It was dark blue and there were stars painted on in it so they matched the constellations. The carpet on the floor was midnight-blue as well. In the far back of the room stood a statue of Rowena Ravenclaw. Behind her was a wooden door and on either side of the door stood two large ceiling-to-floor bookcases filled to the brim with books in all shapes sizes and colors. On the In the middle of the room there were sofas, armchairs, and even a futon placed elegantly around a coffee table. On the left side of the room was a small plateau where a fireplace was alight. Around the fireplace were big blue cushions to sit on. Around the room there were tables with chairs where you could work. Next to the sofas there was a globe in bronze and blue.

Rose instantly felt at home here. It was as if everything she could have ever wanted in a common room and more had come together. As she looked to her right she noticed that there was even a white grand piano placed in the room. As she looked around the room she realized that now she had seen this, she couldn't imagine living anywhere else.

"This is the Ravenclaw common room" Aaron said holding out his arms. "This is where you will probably be spending a lot of time. You can use it to study, relax or what ever you feel like. You probably can't see it now, but in the daylight we have an amazing view of the grounds. Behind this door" He pointed towards the door behind the statue. "You will find your dormitories, boys have the first door, girls have the second. Since you are first years your dormitories will be the first pair of doors on the staircase. If you are having trouble with anything you can ask me or one of the other prefects. Any questions?" No one said anything. "Good then of to bed, goodnight."

They all walked towards the small door and cramped inside. There wasn't really a room, just a long spiral staircase. Rose started walking up the steps. She quickly came to a small platform where two doors each with a bronze number 1 on them stood side by side. She grabbed the doorknob of the second door and walked in.

The room was cramped six four-poster beds took up most of the room and what was left was currently filled up by suitcases. Most of the other girls were already here, they were busy unpacking but waved at her as she walked in. She fond her suitcase placed by the bed at the end of the room next to the bed belonging to Charlie Johansen.

When the last of the girls had entered and they all had unpacked, the girls decided to sit down and introduce them selves.

"I'll go first." Said the girl who had had the idea. She was very petit with short brown hair and glasses over her watery blue eyes. "I'm Melanie Hale. Both my parents are muggles so this is all very new to me." There were a murmur of hi's and hellos' around the room.

"Now me! Now me!" Said a girl whilst all most jumping in her seat. She had strawberry-blond corkscrew-curls that bounced everywhere as she moved. "My name is Annabeth Hartmann, but you can all just call me Anna" she spoke with a strong Southern-American accent "I have to say that I just can't wait to spend the next 7 years with you girls cause y'all just seem so sugar-pie sweet. My family we just moved here from Jackson, Mississippi a year ago. My daddy he is from England and he went here at Hogwarts as well. My mama she's from Mississippi born and raised, and trust me, she has not so much as a single drop of magical blood running through her veins. So thats me… now someone else go" She smiled around at them all.

"I suppose its my turn then." Said the girl on the bed net to her. She looked almost a bit annoyed over the whole ordeal of introducing ourselves, but it was hard to tell because her black hair almost fell in front her eyes. "I'm Megan Phillips. My entire family has been in Ravenclaw. My sister goes here as well, she is to years above us. Other than her I have no siblings." There was silence for a moment, no one quite sure if she was finished. "Next"

"Oh right." Said a tall and pretty girl sitting with crossed legs on her bed. She reminded Rose a bit of Victoire with her long blond hair and crystal blue eyes. "Elina Ashford. I have two older brothers they're twins and are four years above us. One is in Slytherin and the other is in Gryffindor."

"Thats has to create some tension in the family." Said Megan under her breath, though it was loud enough for everyone to hear.

"Not as much as you would think actually. But of course every once in a while they get into a huge brawl over something, and then its best to just stay out of it." She giggled a bit. "Who's next"

"I'm Mei Chang" Said a sweet Chinese looking girl. "My mother was in Ravenclaw as well, but my father is a muggle. I have two little brothers and a little sister. Theres not much else to tell really. Just you two left now." She smiled over at Rose and Charlie.

"Well I'm Charlie Johansen. I was born and raised here in England, right in the middle of London. Both my parents are wizards so I've always known I was going to go to Hogwarts. I have two little sisters and an older brother, but he is almost 9 years older than me, and he is actually my half brother. My father used too be married to his mother, but then when he was three there was this huge messy divorce…" She kept on talking, it was as if her mouth couldn't stand still now that she had started. "So I better let someone else go now otherwise I will keep talking from here on till sunday."

Rose looked around before realizing that she was the last one.

"Hi, I'm Rose Weasley." She suddenly felt a bit nervous, what was she supposed to say? "I have a younger brother named Hugo. He is two years younger than me. I have a rather big family on my fathers side, and they are all wizards. I have five cousins who go here all ready they are all one year above us, two of them are in Ravenclaw and the rest are in Gryffindor. My oldest cousin graduated last year, she was the Head Girl. Another one of my cousins is Albus he is in the same year as us, and in Ravenclaw as well. My mother on the other hand was an only child and so I only have my grandparents on her side." She smiled a bit awkwardly at them all. She felt as if she had talked to long.

"Jeez how many cousins do you have?" Asked Melanie looking rather taken aback. Rose started counting in her head.

"Ten and one honorary cousin" Said Rose.

"An honorary cousin?" Elina asked. very ones attention was now on Rose.

"He is a long time family friend, so to most of us he has always been like a cousin. We all grew up with him just as we did with each other, it's never felt different with him.

"Hey girls, it's past midnight, maybe we should go to bed." Said Annabeth.

"Yeah she's right. Come on" Charlie said as she got up to get ready to sleep. Rose followed her lead and got in to her pajamas.

As she lay in bed she could feel the sleepiness wash over her like a wave, and she fell asleep to the soothing sound of wind whistling past the windows.

AN: I will try to upload once a week or earlier from now on. Please leave a review it would make me very happy to hear what you think.

Love
Kir