Lily stood in a clump with the other first years, looking anxiously at the big brown hat in front of them.

The headmistress walked solemnly to the front and began to address the entire hall.

"Now, everyone, please be patient during the sorting. We don't want another accident this year." She glared at the Gryffindor table. Lily turned to look as well, and saw James turn bright red as hundreds of faces turned to him.

"Well, let the sorting begin!" She cried.

After the hat's song, names were called from a scroll held in both hands. First up was Abbot, Joshua, who was sorted into Hufflepuff. Next came Berkley, Andrew, who went into Gryffindor. The was an uproar of cheers and cries from the far right table. Other came and went to their houses, then came the name Potter, Lily.

She walked slowly up and sat on the stool. McGonagall placed the hat on her head and Lily heard a voice.

"Ah, another Potter, where should I put you?" It said, "There's a good brain here, but I see a soft side, yes, maybe Hufflepuff will work..." Lily was tensing up as the hat delayed the answer more and more. "But there's ambition, maybe Slytherin can help you on your way to greatness, hey? No? Well, I guess you must be a GRYFFINDOR!"

Lily sighed, relieved, and terrified she walked over to her brother on the Gryffindor table.

She watched as Weasley, Hugo was sorted into Hufflepuff. He smiled at Lily and looked up to the high table. Professor Longbottom was a family friend, and the herbology teacher of Hogwarts. He was also the head of Hufflepuff house and Hugo was one of his favourites in the Potter-Weasley 'clan'. Hugo was delighted to be in Hufflepuff, but sad to be away from his cousin Lily.

The final student Zabini, Horace, was sorted into Slytherin, and the headmistress began to speak to the school.

"Remember the forest near the gardens in forbidden, as there are many dangerous creatures. Also take note that Professor Lupin may not be teaching your Defense Against The Dark Arts class this year, as there are many Third Year plus classes taking it. Instead there is a new teacher called Professor Parkinson who will be covering for him. Thank you, and dig in to your food!"

Lily jumped as food appeared in front of her. She grabbed a chicken leg and bit into it ferociously. Albus laughed and looked over to the Slytherin table. He smiled, and Lily looked as well. She saw Scorpius gesturing something at Albus. He saw Lily looking too and looked away, blushing.