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THE SORTING
"Why can't we just shoot the dark lord with one of those muggle guns or just throw a bomb at him, bet he would've died, instead of this mess we're getting ourselves into" muttered Draco as he walked with the others towards the Great Hall.
"If that's really how little you think of magic, then your seriously unfit to be here Draco" Hermione said gesturing with her hands.
"Not more unfit than you muggleborn" he sniped and Hermione was surprised that he did not call her 'mudblood' and kept quiet for the time being.
"Oh my God, and I thought one time would be of help but perhaps it's a genetic problem" Ginny said already looking beat red and sweating.
"What is a genetic problem?"
"Nerves" Ginny stated like it were obvious and Hermione just shook her head. They all entered the Great Hall as students were eating their dinner and Headmaster Dippet called everybody to attention. He was a plump man, looking more or less like Slughorn without the big belly.
"Students we have some very special people here today. They have come to Hogwarts needing protection from the dark lord Grindelwald and the war in Germany. I hope you all will make them feel welcomed and comfortable here at Hogwarts."
Dippet ended his speech and Dumbledore brought out the Sorting Hat and the five of them walked forward and stood at the very front of the Great Hall. They could feel the crowds anticipation and amusement as they stared unbashedly at the five of them. "Draco Knightley" Dumbledore's voice boomed and Draco stepped forward and as soon as Dumbledore touched the Hat to his head it shouted "Slytherin"
"No surprise there" Harry mumbled to Hermione and Ginny both of whom had expected this outcome too.
"Harry Cartwright"
Harry stepped forward and sat on the rickety stool as Dumbledore placed the hat on his head and at once he heard the Hat speaking much like when he was in first year.
"Ah, mister Potter, how well you have changed, hmm, you're still madly brave............but cunning too, I could put you in the house of Godric but to serve your purpose, hmm......." "SLYTHERIN"
Harry had a scowl set on his face as he surveyed the silently cheering Slytherin table. He found a spot next to Malfoy but right opposite to Malfoy was his greatest enemy but he had no choice and walked slowly to the Slytherin table masking his displeasure as he moved.
"Hermione Granger"
Hermione moved forward confidently this time and Dumbledore placed the hat on her head and like the case of Draco it shouted "GRYFFINDOR" before it even touched her head. Hermione beamed and smiled widely and went to the loudly cheering Gryffindor table with a slight bounce in each of her step.
"Ginevra Cantrell"
Ginny slightly shaky and sweaty and red faced took a deep breath and walked forward. Dumbledore put the hat on her head and unlike the first time the hat seemed to be debating where to put her.. "You are brave missy.......yes, yes very brave but intelligent too......"
"What?" Ginny asked, that was new. She never really got good scores in her exams but then she never bothered much about studies either.
"I think it is time you put your brain to good use missy and so.........." 'RAVENCLAW'
Ginny got up and although she was irritated, her fate was better than Harry's anyway. She sat down at her table and wondered where her boyfriend would be sorted. And what did the hat mean when it said 'put your brain to good use'
"Neville Hensington"
The hat debated where to put Neville as well. "Alas, I think you belong to..........." ' GRYFFINDOR' and Neville happily walked to the Gryffindor table and sat beside Hermione. Professor Dumbledore came to their table and told Hermione that she and her friends would have to take a test to ascertain which year they would be in. After telling her to pass on the message he left to the Heads table.
"Hello there, I am Billius Weasley, pleasure to meet you" Hermione saw a red haired and freckle faced boy sitting just opposite to her and was immediately reminded of Rons middle name. She gasped but straightened herself and answered "Hermione Granger, nice to meet you"
Then Billius looked at Neville and he mumbled "Neville Hensington, nice to meet you"
"Hello Hermione, can I call you Hermione? I am Freda Brown" said a girl who looked very much like Lavender Brown.
"Hello Freda and yes you can call me Hermione"
"Wonderful. This is Vivian Prewett" she gestured to a girl with short auburn hair and a big round face. "This is Keira Potter" she gestured to another girl with brown micheivous eyes and dark raven hair.
"Nice to meet you all" Hermione smiled and she already started enjoying her time in the past. The dinner ended and all of them departed to their respactive common rooms but as Hermione and Neville were supposed to pretend like they were new and all, they asked Keira to accompany them which she happily did. But then Hermione remebered that she had to inform Ginny, Draco, Harry about the test. Neville left to find his girlfriend Ginny. Keira and Hermione walked to meet Harry and Draco as they were nowhere to be seen.
"I will accompany you both to the common room" Riddle declared and stood up. As much as they wanted to say 'mind your business' Harry and especially Draco knew better and stood up as well, following Riddle.
As they were nearing the Slytherin dungeons, Riddle stated the password "Salazar's might" and entered before someone called out to Harry and Draco. They both looked at the entrance of the common room and were relieved to find that Riddle probably went to his dorms.
"Harry, Draco........" Hermione called as she sprinted towards her friend and the annoying ferret.
"Hermione, why are you here?" Harry asked in a low voice already paranoia creeping into his mind.
"Well, Dumbledore asked me to inform you that we have a test tomorrow to decide which class we will be put in and.............." Hermione hesitated and added "I wanted to ask you both to be careful since well, since....you know what....." Hermione finished looking from Harry to Draco and then to Harry who sighed.
"I can't believe I am put into Slytherin" he said and was about to continue his rant when a soft, calculating and cold voice that belonged to none other than his worst nightmare came from behind him.
"Why so?"
Harry spun to see Riddle casually leaning on the portrait looking at them all with an expresionless face and Hermione wondered how he could look so angelic when he was in reality a demon. "Well........." Harry stuttered as Draco mouthed ' way to go' and turned around to face Riddle as well and before Harry could stutter something absolutely idiotic Draco went to rescue him.
"He's just a little afraid about the idea of living under a sea" Draco said clapped Harry on the back like they were 'old friends' and Hermione couldn't help her jaw that would've hit the floor. "Not to worry Harry, I am always here to save you"
"Right, I need the saving now" Harry asked sarcastically as he elbowed Draco and laughed and Hermione quickly shut her mouth but her eyes were still huge saucers filled with shock and surprise. Where did Slytherins learn to be such good actors?
Riddle looked at the exchange with amusement and he lifted one eyebrow at them. He was sure that they were being deceptive and he also observed how Hermione had shock written on her face. "Hello miss Granger, it is not wise of you to be roaming near the Slytherin territory, with you being Gryffindor and all......."
Hermione snapped her head up to look at Riddle. Did he just say that she was in danger when he was potentially dangerous to all the Slytherins inside that very room. Ugh, what a deceptive imbecile. "I am sure I can defend myself if need be Mister Riddle" Hermione said hotly ignoring the genuinely surprised look Draco and Harry were giving her and the fake surprise the dark lord ...well faked!
"I am not assessing your defensive abilities Miss Granger, I am merely saying it is not safe for you to be here" he said in a smooth tone that screamed innocence but Hermione would be damned if she were fooled.
"As if the other Slytherins here are so very safe" Hermione said making particular emphasis on the 'slytherins' and Riddle's face slided back into casual and calm and she turned to Harry and said "Be ready for the test tomorrow, I am leaving" and she walked away furious at all the deceptiveness of the Slytherins. Ugh, how could they be such............liars! She would probably have to practise twenty times to lie and even then she would not do a good job at it!
Hermione joined Keira at the end of the corridors and they walked away together chatting about nothing in particular as they walked swiftly to the Gryffindor common room. Hermione was almost in a good mood when she reached the common room.
"She is a little feisty, isn't she?" Riddle asked as the three of them stood in front of the common room and Harry gulped inaudibly. This was not good, how could Hermione let her temper get out of control in front of the dark lord. And they said he and Ron were the ones acting rash.
"Not little, very feisty" said Draco looking humored and Harry tought he owed Draco one after today. Maybe he could work out a truce with the ferret while they were here.
"Well, let me lead you to the dorms" Riddle said and Harry let out a breath he had been holding. Not only were they barricaded by questions by all of the Slytherins but they also had to put up with the dark lord pretending to be mildly curious when they knew he wanted to know everything about them. Harry was thankful that Riddle did not know legilimency, yet. However, he and his friends would have to learn occlumency within the year anyway.
RPOV
Riddle layed on his bead closed on all sides by the thick green curtains. He was curious about the new comers. He knew they had something against him and he knew albeit their convincing acts that they were not truthful.
And the Granger girl, he didn't understand why she said even the Slytherins weren't safe in their common room. Oh, he knew she was right but how could she know that it was was not a safe place even for the Slytherins. And Harry always was glaring at him or the other Slytherins and he didn't believe a word that came out of Draco Knightleys's mouth back in the common room. But alas, he had some mystery to work on in a long time. He would enjoy unearthing their secrets. Yes, he would know their secrets.
So.....................how was it???
This os the first in line of the many Granger/Riddle conflicts, oooooh and what about Ginny? Oh, she has an important role in this story too people.
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-Jayne- Bye!
