This is now chapter 2, hope you guys like it. Whatever you guys think of it, I want to know! Please review!
Chapter 2
Albus and Rose got into their boat along with two other first years. There were no oars; instead they glided across the lake like butter on glass. Nobody spoke; instead, they admired the scenery. The snow capped mountains surrounding the not yet visible castle, the deep green trees. All of their mouths were open in astonishment, no one daring to speak.
"Alrigh' bend yer heads down low, an' brace yerselfs! There is some tree branches tha hang low! We'll be dockin' in a mo'!" Hagrid called loud enough for them to hear. Everyone did as they were told, and gripped onto the sides of the boats.
"Do you think I should do it, Al?" Albus looked around; it was Rose. She was half standing, ready to jump.
"Are you crazy? The water must be freezing! And I don't think Hagrid would be very pleased if you jumped off the boat." Al replied. With that, Rosie started to sit down. But at that moment, something hit the boat from below, and Rose fell in.
"ROSE! ROSE! HELP, ROSE FELL IN THE LAKE!" everyone turned their heads to see Rose flailing around in the fathoms deep water. Hagrid turned around, and whistled. A large tentacle appeared from the water, wrapped itself around Rose, and placed her back on the boat.
"Oh my God, Rose, you could have drowned! Are you ok? Are you hur-"but the rest of Al's sentence was cut off by "oooooo" and "ahhhhhhhhhs'" from the other first years.
Hogwarts castle was silhouetted in the darkness. Its windows pooling light, illuminating the night; black on navy blue sky, standing as it has for thousands of years.
They got off the boats, and Hagrid gave Rosie his overcoat, and they walked through the boat house, Hagrid telling them some history.
"This is tha boathouse where Severus Snape died. 'e was killed by Voldemort's snake. If yer muggle born, I wouldn' expect ya ter know tha', but everyon' else should know. It still gives me the creeps, alrigh' let's get outta here." They made their way up to the castle, and into the front doors. They were massive, and made of oak. The entrance hall was more impressive. About the size of an average muggle home.
Hagrid told them to go up the stairs, and Professor Creevy would be waiting for them there. So they climbed up the marble stairs, and stopped in front of more doors. A young man was waiting there carrying a stool and a hat. He told them about the four houses, and the point system. He then took them through the large oak doors into the room beyond.
A little bit of a cliffhanger, but I think it suits the story. Questions, comments, ideas? Please share them by reviewing!