Disclaimer - I do not own Harry Potter or any of its characters/storylines, I am only responsible for my OC.


After they got off the train, they were all escorted to some boats to transport them over the lake. The large number of boats sailed across the vast lake, where up ahead they saw a huge castle. All the first years looked up in awe.

As they approached the castle, they saw Professor McGonagall waiting on the steps.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. Now, in a few moments, you will pass through these doors and join your classmates. But before you can take your seats you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Now, while you are here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you house points. Any rule breaking, and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup."

Suddenly Audriana saw Neville jump forward after he spotted his toad sitting near McGonagall.

"Trevor!" McGonagall stared down at him. "Sorry." He said backing away.

McGonagall continued undeterred. "The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily."

The professor then walked away towards the great door. Audriana then watched as Draco walked forward, Crabbe and Goyle close behind him.

"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts." Audriana sighed. Draco could never resist showing off in front of a crowd.

"This is Crabbe, and Goyle and I'm Malfoy...Draco Malfoy."

Audriana watched as the red-headed boy beside Harry snickered at his name.

"Think my name's funny, do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair, and a hand me down robe? You must be a Weasley."

Audriana frowned in frustration. It never took Draco long to make enemies and it normally meant she was dragged into it too. He turned confidently to Harry again.

"You'll soon find that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. Don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."

As Draco held out his hand, Audriana found it pleasing to see Harry turn it down. It wasn't often someone put Draco in his place.

"I think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks."

Draco glared but before he could retaliate, McGonagall returned and smacked him on the shoulder with a paper. He retreated with one last glare.

"We're ready for you now."


McGonagall lead everyone through the two large doors and into the Great Hall, where there were four long tables with many kids, as well as floating candles. The roof appeared to be the sky.

Audriana smiled as she saw Hermione ahead speaking with another student.

"It's not real, the ceiling. It's just bewitched to look like the night sky. I read about it in Hogwarts: A History."

They approached the front of the hall when they were stopped in front of the teacher's tables.

"All right, will you wait along here, please? Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbldedore would like to say a few words."

They watched as Dumbledore rose from the main table. He seemed an doddery, old man but instantly, Audriana could tell the wisdom of this man.

"I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce. The first years please note that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch…"

He signalled to ragged old man holding a cat with red eyes. Audriana shivered at the sight of the cat, its eyes creeping her out.

"…has asked me to remind you that the 3rd floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you."

Audriana was confused. Painful death? Interesting way to welcome the students. At least it wasn't unlike home, she thought to herself, giggling slightly.

McGonagall turned to them and pulled out a list.

"When I call your name, you will come forth, I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses." She turned to read off the list. "Hermione Granger"

Audriana watched as Hermione walked forward, obviously nervous.

"Oh, no. Okay, relax."

She glared as she heard Ron Weasley make a remark. "Mental that one, I'm telling you."

She briefly caught eye contact with her and smiled encouragingly. Hermione seemed grateful for the support, smiling nervously back.

"Ah, right then...hmm...right. Okay...GRYFFINDOR!"

Hermione jumped off with a smile as the house cheered clearly relieved at the sorting.

"Draco Malfoy"

Turning to her brother, she saw him saunter up to the chair proudly. It didn't take long for the hat to decide which house, it barely touched his head.

"SLYTHERIN!"

And so the family legacy continues. Father would be so proud.

"There isn't a witch or wizard who went bad who wasn't in Slytherin." She heard Ron mumur. It wasn't untrue. Often the most heinous crimes were committed by those who happened to have been in Slytherin.

"Ronald Weasley"

Ron gulped loudly and walked up.

"Ah! Another Weasley. I know just where to put you...GRYFFINDOR!"

Ron gave an obvious sigh of relief before walking over to the Griffindor table to join a pair of cheering red haired twins. His brothers no doubt.

"Harry Potter."

Everything went silent. Hesitantly, Harry walked up and slowly sat down on the chair.

The Sorting hat took a lot longer with Harry than it did with the others. Obviously conflicted but it came to an eventual decision.

"Well, if you're sure...better be...GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor table erupted in great cheering, chanting at their success. They got the boy who lived. She watched an ecstatic Harry go and join Ron and Hermione, both clapping for him.

"Audriana Malfoy"

The hall once more fell quiet as Audriana approached the chair. She didn't know how the sorting hat was going to put her in a house, when she herself was particularly conflicted about it. On one hand, she wanted to please her parents, continue the legacy and go into Slytherin, god knows what they would do if she wasn't. On the other hand, she had so looked forward to coming to Hogwarts because she wanted to escape the prejudice views of her family. How could she do that when Slytherin was full of people with the same opinions? Hesitantly she sat down and had the hat placed on her head. She hoped the hat knew what it was doing.

"Hmmmm let's see. Another Malfoy, rich in Slytherin heritage, you would do well. But I see a difference in you, a light your family never had. Without the right nourishment, the light will go out. Better be … GRIFFINDOR!"

There was a pause in the hall as it sunk in. A Malfoy in Griffindor? Audriana smiled weakly before the table erupted once ore in cheering. She broke into a grin as she saw Hermione inviting her over to join them.

Walking swiftly over, she was instantly greeted by the house.

"I'm Fred, that's George. Welcome to the best house."

Sitting down, Hermione gave her a quick elbow nudge. "Good to see you again."

Audriana grinned as she looked to Harry and Ron.

"Hi, I'm Harry."

"Hey, my names Ron."

"Nice to properly meet you. I'm Audriana."

She smiled looking around her new house, all welcoming her greatly. She had been worried they might have been prejudiced against her due to her family, but that wasn't the case at all. She was welcomed as much as all the rest. It was wonderful. She glimpsed over to the Slytherin table to lock eyes with Draco, whose mouth was open in shock. She gave him a quick shrug and smile before turning back to watch the rest of the house assigning. It was the first time the twins had properly been apart. She clapped as they welcomed Neville into the house, who came over and sat next to her smiling. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad.


After they had eaten from the amazing feast and had met all the ghosts, the first years were escorted to their common rooms. Ron's brother was a prefect and so was leading the way. It was funny to see the relationship between the Weasley brothers. Percy was a 'by-the-book' type of guy, always following the rules, Fred and George were big jokers, the clowns of the school and Ron was getting fed up with all of them. She giggled as Ron pulled faces at Percy as he lead them.

"This is the most direct path to the dormitories. Oh, and keep an eye on the staircases...they like to change."

Looking up, Audriana saw a vast amount of staircases, people walking on them, and some switching places.

"Keep up, please, and follow me. Quickly now, come on. Come on."

Looking around the first years could see the portraits moving, a sight which many muggle born first years were very impressed by. Even Audriana found them entertaining. All the portraits in her house were extremely dull and dark, all of these were friendly and entertaining.

As they approached the Gryffindor dorms, they came up to a large painting of a large woman in a pink dress.

"Password?"

"Caput Draconis."

Everyone watched in wonder as the woman nodded and the painting opened to reveal a gape in the wall.

"Follow me, everyone. Keep up, quickly, come on."

The group entered in wonder at the sight before them. It was a cosy room with chairs and fireplaces, perfect for socialising.

"Gather 'round here. Welcome to the Gryffindor Common Room. Boys' dormitories, upstairs and down to your left. Girls, the same on your right. You'll find that your belongings have already been brought up."

The girls followed his directions and soon found themselves in the dormitories. Audriana and Hermione managed to find two beds next to each other in one of the rooms. Finding all their things brought up, all the other girls settled in for the night, exhausted from the excitement of the day.

Audriana however, found herself staring out of the window. She knew her parents would not be pleased she was in Griffindor, but she wasn't going to see them until Christmas. Hopefully they would have cooled down by them. In that moment she was just happy to finally be settled in her home for the next seven years.


Author's note - I know it's been a while, sorry. I've been busy with coursework/training/exams. When they're all over I hope to update more regularly :)

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