Not really changed much either so don't get your hopes too high, sorry!

Anyway on with the show! =)

DISCLAIMER: J.K. Rowling owns all, except Emily Potter, bow to her. *bows*

"First years this way" called Hagrid as the twins and Ron got off the train, "Come on this way to the boats." They followed him, the rest of the first years behind them. They rowed in a boat with a girl with bushy, brunette hair, called Hermione. After the boats they had to walk through the dungeons 'I'll take them from here Hagrid, thank you," said a tall woman with greying hair.

"Right you are Professor McGonagall ," Hagrid waving goodbye to Harry and Emily, before walking through a huge door on their left.

"I am Professor McGonagall. You will sit with your school mates in the Great Hall in a moment but first you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. While you're here your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will gain you points, while any rule breaking will lose you points. Wait here a minute, we will be ready for you in a moment." And then the Professor followed Hagrid into the Great Hall. The first years started muttering to each other before the boy Emily recognised from the train come over to her and Harry. "So it's true then, what people were saying on the train, the famous Potters have come to Hogwarts. I didn't introduce myself in Madam Malkins did I? I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." When Ron sniggered, Malfoy added, "Think my names funny do you? No need to ask for yours, red hair and hand-me-down robes? You must be a Weasley." Then he turned back to the twins, "You don't want to be making friends with the wrong sort, like Weasley here. I can help you there." Looking at Malfoy's hand, waiting to seal the deal Harry replied, "I think we can tell the wrong sort for ourselves thanks." Malfoy sneered at him then smiled. "What about your sister? She can speak for herself can't she? Or do you make decisions for her?" Emily opened her mouth to reply, but was interrupted by Professor McGonagall clearing her throat for silence. "We are ready for you now, follow me."

The Great Hall was magnificent! The ceiling look like it was the sky, seeing all the stars above their heads. It was magical. At the top of the hall, on a platform was a stool, with an old hat in front of them. Professor McGonagall stood next to it, and then it began to sing!

Oh you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!

The students and Professors all clapped. Once the applause had died down, Professor McGonagall took out a piece of parchment and said, "When I call your name, come up to the platform and I will place the hat on your head. Once you have been told your house, go and sit with them. Abbot, Hannah."

The group of first years slowly got smaller, Emily and Harry only really taking notice of the students getting sorted that they knew. "Granger, Hermione." Hermione walked up, shakily and a few moments after the hat announced "GRYFFINDOR!"

The next person to get sorted that they knew was "Malfoy, Draco," who was told "SLYTHERIN!" by the hat as soon as it was placed on his head. The crowd got smaller still and Emily was getting very nervous. What if she didn't fit in any house? She was wondering what would happen to her in that case when the Professor called, "Potter, Emily." There was much gasping and muttering as she walked slowly up to the platform and Professor McGonagall placed the hat on her head.

She jumped slightly as she heard a voice in her head that had to belong to the hat.

Hmmm difficult, you have courage, yes and very ambitious I see. Very bright as well. Hmmm... I can see you doing well in two of the rival houses, but which one to place you in? Hmmm, maybe...no...but you'd do so well...very well, "SLYTHERIN!"

The last word was screamed to the hall, which stayed silent in shock. A Potter, in Slytherin? Everyone stared at Emily as she walked over to the Slytherin table.

"Potter, Harry" was next, who was just as nervous as his sister. He also heard the voice of the hat enter his head.

Hmmm like your sister, I see. Very difficult the pair of you. Plenty of courage I see. Not a bad mind, either. You're very alike your sister, but there's something different. Darker maybe in one of you? Unless I wrong. Very interesting...but where to put you? "Slytherin, please, Slytherin," Harry muttered, he didn't want to be in Slytherin but his sister needed him. The hat saw this of course. So you can be with your sister? But Slytherin wouldn't help you in the way Gryffindor would. Do you not agree? Hmmm...decisions decisions."GRYFFINDOR!"

This time there was a round of applause, along with much muttering. Harry caught Emily's eye while walking over to the Gryffindor table and gave her an apologetic smile, wishing that they had been in the same house. He hadn't seen her look so worried since she was about to meet the Dursleys, but at least then she had him with her to reassure her. To protect her.

When the last two first years were sorted, (Weasley, Ronald – Gryffindor and Zabini, Blaise – Slytherin), Professor Dumbledore stood, "Welcome back to Hogwarts. I have just two words for you. Tuck in!" As he sat the plates in front of the students filled with all different foods, from chicken to potatoes and fish to, strangely, mint humbugs. Both Harry and Emily filled their plates high, neither having this much for a single meal before, much less being able to choose! The small girl, with short black hair and bright blue eyes, who was sitting next to Emily turned to her and smiled "Hi, I'm Alice Black. Didn't expect to be here I'm guessing?" when Emily shook her head, sadly Alice continued, "Me neither, I hoped to be in Gryffindor. That's where my dad was. According to my godfather at least."

By the end of the feast Emily knew that she and Alice would be great friends, they got along so well. "Prefects, take the first years to the dormitories. Everyone has to be up bright and early for their lessons tomorrow."

The Slytherin common room was in the Dungeons. "The passwords Pureblood, don't forget that you'll need it to get into the common room." And as soon as her said it the portrait swung open, allowing them entry. It was slightly colder than the entrance hall and Great Hall were, and the colours used most were green, black and silver. Once they had been shown to the first year dormitory, the girls started introducing themselves. "I'm Astoria Greengrass" started the tall ,pretty girl, then pointed to the shorter, podgy girl, "That's Millicent Bulstrode, and Pansy Parkinson," Pansy was a head shorter than Astoria, and quite skinny. They all had long, dark hair. "Alice Black and Emily Potter, though I think you guessed that," Alice said quickly, while Emily half smiled, shyly. "We'd better get to bed, we don't want to be late for classes tomorrow."

"Yeah, I guess. We can get to know each other tomorrow." Pansy yawned.

"Night," the room chorused to each other, as the lights went out.

Meanwhile, in the Gryffindor common room, Harry and Ron were also going to bed, saying a yawned goodnight to Seamus, Dean and Neville, who shared their dormitory.

Neither Harry, nor Emily slept much that night, because of both the wonders and disappointments of their first night at Hogwarts.

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Well not much I can think to say. Hope you liked it :) and Jellybeans for anyone who reviews for me :D

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