Omnia Permutare Chapter 3
"Abbot, George" called the strict looking woman standing by the rickety stool holding a crumpled hat
"McGonagall scares me" Sirius whispered to Rabastan
"You might have met your match there" Rabastan breathed
"Bellatrix Black" McGonagall pronounced
"If she's not in Slytherin I'll eat my hat" Antonio murmured
"SLYTHERIN!" The hat exclaimed
The table of Slytherins politely clapped.
"Sirius Black"
After a pause, the hat opened its mouth, "GRYFFINDOR"
Silence met the proclamation. Professor Slughorns jaw dropped. A Black in Gryffindor. What the heck?! The clapping that followed Sirius to his seat was one of a shocked disbelief. Sirius was not disheartened and sent a roguish wink to a pretty blonde girl who he swiftly sat down next to.
"Bartemius Crouch Jr."
"I'm putting 10 galleons on Ravenclaw" Antonio whispered
"Nope, 20 on Slytherin" Rabastan shot back
"RAVENCLAW"
"Ha! I'll collect later" Antonio said triumphantly, "You're the next one out of us Bastan, but they'll be no surprises when you go to Slytherin"
As predicted, the hat had barely skimmed Rabastan's head before it shouted "SLYTHERIN"
"Antonio Malfoy"
He made his way calmly up to the stool looking perfectly composed on the outside despite the churning feeling in his stomach.
'Hmm… A tricky one….' The hat muttered in his head, 'Another Malfoy, yet not as easy as the last…. You have a great deal of courage, but Gryffindor may only hinder you….. Your loyalty warrants a place in Hufflepuff, but you may be restrained there…. Ravenclaw is a fit… But Slytherin – you're ambition is impressive… And you are willing to go to lengths to achieve your goals…..'
By now Antonio felt a little uncomfortable, his mask was flawless, but the stares from the countless students were making him squirm a little as he waited for the result
"SLYTHERIN!"
Antonio breathed a quick sigh of relief as he gracefully made his way to the sea of green and silver. Lucius looked down the table and nodded to him in approval. He sat next to Rabastan and Bellatrix, both of whom gave him a quick smile in congratulations as they waited for the last member of their group to be sorted.
"James Potter"
"That Potter boy is such a fool, thank goodness he won't get into Slytherin" Bellatrix said primly
Antonio laughed, "True that. Sirius will probably have to put up with him in Gryffindor"
Sure enough, the call of "GRYFFINDOR" meant James Potter swaggered over to the clapping table of red and gold.
"Severus Snape"
"10 on Slytherin" Rabastan said, "You got a bet, Bella?"
"I don't gamble, I'm a lady" she sniffed. Rabastan raised an eyebrow at her, Bellatrix seemed to be having a small war with herself, "Oh alright then, 15 on Ravenclaw"
"RAVENCLAW"
Rabastan scowled, "You should know better than to bet with Bella" Antonio said.
After the final name had been called, a beautiful Slytherin Gabriella Zabini, an old man in brightly coloured robes which twinkled stood up. "Welcome all of you. Welcome to those of you who are returning this year and welcome to the new faces among us. I would like to introduce our new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor, Professor Morgan, who will be running a defence club for those interested in both OWL and NEWT years". A handsome man in his 40s smiled at the faces staring at him,
"Ooh he's dishy!" Rabastan said, elbowing Antonio and waggling his eyebrows ridiculously
"Honestly Bastan, get a life you idiot" Antonio grumbled rubbing his side, "That hurt you moron plus I'm not going to be interested in a teacher!"
"Why not? You're interested in a Senior Undersecretary, so why not add another dishy man who's a lot older than you to the list" Rabastan laughed
"There's no point in being interested anyway" Bellatrix interjected, "He'll be gone in a year"
"What do you mean?" Antonio asked
"You know. The DADA post is cursed. Everyone knows that. No teacher has lasted more than a year" Rabastan replied
"Oh yes, I remember Lucius mentioned it – there have been some disastrous teachers so far, I hope this guy is better" Antonio said
Over on the Gryffindor table Sirius was introducing himself to a dark skinned boy with dreadlocks.
"Sirius Black's the name, the first Black in Gryffindor I hasten to add!" He boasted
"Damien Jordan, pleasure to meet you first-Black-in-Gryffindor" Damien replied with a cheeky grin, "What are you looking forward to this year?"
"I'm the best prankster you've ever seen. In fact I bet I can prank McGonagall and not get caught!" Sirius said smugly.
Damien laughed, "That's awesome, I love pranks. You're on – I bet you get a detention!"
Further down the table sat a boy with mousey brown hair who was not talking to anyone. A girl with flaming red hair and stunning green eyes turned to him and stretched out her hand, "I'm Lily, Lily Evans. What's your name?" She asked with a grin
"Remus Lupin" he said, relieved to have someone to talk to
"Do you know anyone here?" she said "I only know a boy who's been sorted into Ravenclaw, but I haven't spoken to him yet because I couldn't find him on the train"
Remus looked surprised at the onslaught of information as he was not expecting anyone to speak to him.
"Oh sorry, I'm waffling here" she laughed apologetically, "I'm just so excited to be here. I'm Muggleborn, so I had no idea about magic. I've read all the books though. I love reading, do you?"
Remus smiled, able to talk about something he liked too, "I am a bit of a book fanatic" he admitted, "Although I'm a half-blood there is just so much to learn that I haven't – "
At this point a boy with messy brown hair and round glasses interrupted him, "James Potter." He announced, "Lovely to meet a beautiful girl such as you" he said to Lily. She frowned,
"I'm sorry, but you just rudely cut into our conversation. If you don't mind I'll talk to Remus. He's much more interesting than an arrogant boy such as you" She retorted.
Remus looked surprised that she had stood up for him and smiled apologetically at James, who retracted his hand and slid back to where he was seated.
"Honestly" Lily huffed, "Where were we? Oh yes, books. Which subject do you think is going to be your favourite. I think Charms sounds really fun"
"Defence is my favourite, but I also like astronomy" Remus replied
"Are we talking about subjects over here" Sirius said, leaning over, "I'm Sirius Black, lovely to meet you both. This is Damien Jordan"
"Lily Evans"
"Remus Lupin"
"I'm best at Transfiguration, but I've heard McGonagall has high standards" Sirius said
"Professor McGonagall showed me around Diagon Alley and she was very kind, so I'm glad she's my head of house" Lily said, "I'm interested in Charms and Remus here is a Defence Against the Dark Arts enthusiast"
"Well, let's hope this year's DADA teacher is up to par" Damien replied, "I've heard last years was rubbish"
The four Gryffindors carried on talking about the teachers and their hopes for the next year. On the Ravenclaw table Severus and Barty were chatting in depth about the way the ceiling was enchanted as they ate the sumptuous food in front of them.
"Goooood Morning!" Rabastan grinned as he yanked the drapes hanging around Antonio's bed apart, "Rise and Shine!"
"Go away Bastan, I'm trying to sleep" Antonio groaned
"Oi! This is the first day and you are not going to be late!" Rabastan reprimanded, "You're going to get up, dressed and we'll go to breakfast and get our timetables from Slughorn"
Antonio rolled over and slowly got out of bed grumbling under his breath.
"Morning Bella!" Rabastan beamed as the two boys sat down at the Slytherin table, "today will be fun hey. Have you got the timetable yet?"
"Merlin Rabastan, you are to happy in the mornings, it is weird" Bellatrix said, handing over the sheet with the lesson plan on, "first thing today is Potions"
"Ah great, good old Sluggy" Rabastan nodded
"Sluggy?" Antonio questioned tiredly, "since when do you call him that?"
"Since I became a Slytherin! I'm getting in the spirit of things" Rabastan replied, "Ooh there's Sirius, I'll call him over". He stood up and waved Sirius over.
Sirius and his friend sat down at the table. "Bella, Rabastan, Antonio, this is Damien Jordan, a fellow Gryffindor" Sirius introduced
"Good bit of inter house friendship going on over here" Antonio commented, "All we need now is to get Barty and Severus". Upon saying this he found the two Ravenclaws and tipped his head, indicating them to come over. They both moved next to the five of them, Severus looking slightly uncomfortable.
"Erm, is this allowed. Different houses sitting at different tables?" He asked
"Meh, can't see why not" Sirius replied roguishly, "now, what have you got as your first lesson?"
"Slytherin and Gryffindor have Potions" Bellatrix said
"We've got DADA" Barty added
"Well, have fun" Antonio said, "We should go now, so we're early"
"Sounds like a plan" Damien said, "see ya there". The group split up and went their separate ways.
When the trio of Slytherins arrived in the Potions classroom Professor Slughorn was already there setting up a cauldron ready for class.
"Ah good morning!" He beamed, "You must be a Malfoy, Black and a Lestrange if I'm not mistaken" he nodded to himself, "Yes that's right, you have the trademark blond hair, my boy, I'm delighted to have another member of your family in my house"
"Antonio Malfoy, Sir, it's a pleasure to see you again. Father sends his regards" Antonio said
Slughorn seemed inordinately pleased with this and moved his eyes to the second of the trio, "Miss Black, that black hair gives it away"
"Bellatrix Black" Bellatrix said
"And I'm Rabastan Lestrange"
"Ah, I'm glad to have another Black in my classroom. And Mr Lestrange, your brother has a gift in my class"
They smiled at him and took their seats at the front of the class. The rest of the class trickled in. As the bell rang Sirius and Damien ran in, out of breath.
"How did they manage to be almost late for the first lesson" Antonio shook his head, "we left at the same time as them!"
"Alright class, settle down, settle down." Slughorn said genially, "Welcome to first year potions. Most of you won't have any experience making potions so far, apart from a select few", saying this he inclined his head towards the trio of Slytherins in front of him, "so we shall start with a very simple potion; a boil cure"
Sat next to Bellatrix was Lily, as they were instructed to set up their cauldrons Lily turned to Bellatrix and introduced herself. Bellatrix curled her lip at the hand offered, "A Muggleborn" she said disdainfully. Lily looked confused at this. Antonio leant over a poked Bellatrix in the side,
"Bella" he said, "don't be stupid. Give her a chance, don't be prejudiced".
At this she huffed to herself, but took Lily's hand and introduced herself, "Bellatrix Black. You can get the ingredients while I set up". Lily smiled and went over to the front desk to get the required bits and pieces.
Bellatrix turned to Antonio, "I don't know why you're so insistent on me making friends with mudbloods, Antonio" she griped
"Don't call her that!" He replied, "I don't know why, but I feel like she's a good person that we shouldn't discriminate against"
"Hmph. Well, I won't say anything, ok?" Bellatrix conceded.
"Thank you" Antonio smiled.
The rest of the class went smoothly, despite Sirius and Damien doing their best to blow up their cauldrons.
At lunch Antonio invited Lily to sit with them at the Ravenclaw table. She agreed and brought along her friend Remus.
"So, how was Defence, Barty?" Rabastan asked when they sat down
"Good. The new teacher is very clever" Barty replied, "Severus is on his way now"
"Severus?" Lily asked excitedly, "Severus Snape?"
"Yep, that's right" Antonio answered, "do you know him?"
"Yes!" she said, "we grew up together!"
Severus walked down the aisle, his face buried in a book
"Sev!" Barty said, "You didn't tell me you knew someone here"
Severus looked up, confused, until his eyes landed on Lily. His face lit up and he smiled at her, "Lily, how are you?" he asked
"Great!" she replied happily, "I was sad not to see you earlier though"
"Well, it's nice you know each other" Antonio said, "Shall we all eat?"
Severus sat down next to Lily. Opposite him sat Remus, who looked a little awkward at not knowing anyone. "Who's this?" he murmured to Lily
"Oh!" she exclaimed, "I forgot to introduce Remus. This is Remus Lupin, he's my friend in Gryffindor"
Remus smiled at the introduction and was greeted by many hellos.
Sirius bounded over to the table looking very pleased with himself, "Guess what I found!" He said with a grin. He reached into his pocket and brought a small garden snake. "Go on Antonio! Do your thing!"
At the sight of the snake Lily shrieked and moved away from him as did Remus and Severus.
"Seriously Sirius" Antonio grumbled good naturedly, "It's not that cool".
"Er, Ant" Rabastan said, "It is 'that cool'. Speaking to snakes is awesome you idiot"
"YOU CAN SPEAK TO SNAKES?!" Lily gasped
"Erm, yeah I can" Antonio said uncomfortably, unsure of the reaction from his newest friends
"That is amazing!" Lily exclaimed, "Show me!"
Antonio grinned at the response and extended his hand for the snake. Sirius gave it to him and Antonio brought it up to eye level, ~Hello little one. What's your name?~ he asked. To everyone else it just sounded like a series of hisses. Severus and Remus looked shocked at this demonstration.
~Belladonna~ the snake hissed, ~why have I been taken from my warm home, wizard?~
~I apologise Belladonna. I will make sure the boy who brought you here will put you back from where you were~ Antonio replied
He then handed back the snake to Sirius and told the others. "Her name is Belladonna and she'd like to go back to her nest".
"That is an amazing gift" Severus said, gobsmacked, "I didn't know being a parsletongue ran in the Malfoy family"
"It doesn't" Bellatrix interjected, "no one knows where it came from. Lord Malfoy was rather surprised when Antonio spoke to a snake for the first time"
"The Senior Undersecretary can speak to snakes, I read" Remus said, "is that true?"
"Yes he can" Sirius replied, "something you two have in common, hey" he said nudging Antonio
"Shut up you prat" Antonio huffed.
Rabastan laughed, "Hogwarts is going to be fun" he said with a grin.
A/N: Alrighty, there's another chapter done. I'm extremely happy with the following this story – I'm so glad you like it. I apologise for any mistakes, I don't have a beta reader. A heads up for the next chapter; there will be a huge time skip to OWL year, so I will be taking suggestions for what you'd like to read. I'm doing the time skip as I want Tom and Antonio to know each other when Antonio isn't underage. He'll be 16 when they get to know each other, but don't worry, nothing will happen until he's 17 (adult in the wizarding world). Please do Follow as I will be updating in a few days. Review and tell me what you think via PM or whatever.
