Here is the end of Year 1. And to answer your question, war sage, there will be pairings, but not until later years. Keep reviewing. Hope you enjoy.
Memoirs of a Ravenclaw
Year 1: End
Alan was worried when hearing the news of Ron and the others.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were all caught breaking huge rules on school grounds. But no punishment was given to any; well, at least not to Ron and Hermione. Harry was still unconscious in the Hospital Wing.
Alan had given Ron a thing of chocolate frogs to give to Harry when he was visiting him. He took his seat at the Ravenclaw table between Marcus and Amon, who didn't seem concerned about what happened to the Golden Trio.
"Alan, will you cheer up? Being this worried is unhealthy. Ron's okay," Dana told him consoling, yet strict.
"Dana. Aren't you the slightest bit concerned about Harry?" Alan snapped. Dana shrunk back a little. "Sorry. Uncalled for."
"He's just unconscious, Alan. No worries," she said, going back to her food. The door creaked open to reveal the Boy-Who-Lived alive and well. "See?" Alan let out a sigh in relief, then went back to eating his meal.
After everyone had eaten their fill and spent the last part chatting amongst themselves, a ringing was heard from up front. "May I have your attention, please?" The students shut up and listened to the announcements.
It was time for the House Cup. Dumbledore said some words, then went back to the ranks.
"In fourth place, Ravenclaw." Alan and his friends shrugged at each other, but still applauded anyways. "In third place, Hufflepuff. In second place, Gryffindor." Alan looked at that table to see Ron and the others looking a tad downtrodden. "And in first place, Slytherin." Their table erupted in cheers as Malfoy smirked at his rival across the way.
"Yes, congratulations to Slytherin." Everyone slowly applauded, but was silenced as the headmaster continued. "But, before we continue, I believe there are some last minute points to award."
Alan paid close attention as Dumbledore droned on. He heard him award points to Hermione, then Ron, which Alan definitely applauded for, and then to Harry. "Gryffindor's tied with Slytherin," Amon said over the applause. And then, surprisingly, the last points to get Gryffindor the win was to Neville Longbottom.
Everyone was shocked, but none more than Neville. "And so, I believe some changes are in order." Dumbledore stretched out his hands and the banners changed from Slytherin green to Gryffindor red. "Gryffindor wins the House Cup!"
Gryffindor went crazy, tossing their hats in the air and cheering like crazy. Alan smirked when he saw Malfoy looking defeated.
When the feast had ended and everything was packed, all students left the building and walked to the train. Alan and his new Ravenclaw friends found an empty cabin and took a seat.
"And to think that Harry took Him head on and lived," Marcus said.
"I knew he had it in him," Alan said, never taking his gaze from the window.
"And he'll be the hero. Everyone knows that," Dana swooned. Everyone laughed at her fan-girl moment for the Boy-Who-Lived.
When the train made its final stop at Kings Cross, everyone left the train to meet their folks and families after a year at Hogwarts. Alan walked through the crowd after hugging his new friends goodbye and agreeing to write over the summer.
There to greet him was his mom and dad. He ran to them and hugged them tightly, as did his mom. "So good to see you again, Alan. Now, tell us about everything on the ride home," his mom said.
"Welcome home, son. No doubt Anya will be glad to see you again," his dad, Stephen, told him, wrapping an arm around his shoulders.
Sure enough, there to greet him at the front door, was the family's grey and white malamute, Anya. The dog pounced on him and licked him. "Hey, Anya. Did ya miss me, girl?" She barked in response and ran back inside.
At the kitchen table, Alan sat down with his family to his favorite meal: roast chicken with diced potatoes and green beans. "Now, Alan. Tell us everything," his dad said, leaning in.
Alan smiled after swallowing a mouthful of chicken. "Okay. Well, first, I met the boy wonder, Harry Potter. Then he showed me and Ron…"
The night continued on with Alan's jabber of his times at Hogwarts and everyone fell asleep happy that night. Alan couldn't wait for his next year with everyone else in his life.
