Sophie walked down the dungeon corridors with Draco. She had just spent the last two hours making potions under Draco's supervision. At first she was very bad, and frequently missed steps, but as their tutoring session went on Sophie began to improve. She was no potions master, but if she had two hours and unlimited supplies she might be able to whip up an antidote. Draco had been pleasant. He told her about Hogwarts. He informed her about the teacher's personalities, and from what he said about the Care of Magical Creatures teacher, Sophie was glad she wouldn't be taking that class. Draco talked a lot about his Quidditch team. Now they walked toward the Great Hall hoping to get some food.
"I think we missed dinner," Sophie said as students passed them with content looks on their faces.
"I think you're right," Draco agreed laughing at the amusing expressions of passer-bys.
"Mr. Malfoy," Professor McGonagall came up from behind them, "Professor Snape said that if you wanted dinner, he'll let you into the Great Hall where you can get some."
"Good. Come on Sophie." Draco replied.
"No, Miss Green is not to come," Professor McGonagall demanded.
"Okay, Bye then," and with that Draco was off.
"Miss Green, You will come with me to Professor Dumbledore's office," Professor McGonagall insisted.
Sophie obediently followed Professor McGonagall down several stone hallways to a large stone gargoyle.
"Lemon Drop," Professor McGonagall said before the gargoyle sprang aside to reveal a spiral staircase.
Professor McGonagall led Sophie up the winding staircase to a strong oak door. She knocked, and then let herself in.
"Ah, Sophie. We finally meet." Professor Dumbledore greeted, "Please have a seat."
With that Sophie sat one of the chairs facing the headmaster's desk, and Professor McGonagall left Sophie and Dumbledore to speak privately.
"I'm very sorry I couldn't meet you when you first arrived. I had a terribly mind-numbing meeting to attend." Dumbledore smiled.
Sophie didn't know what to make of this peculiar man.
"First off, Welcome to Hogwarts. We are very happy that you made it safely here, but now we must put some rules in place," the headmaster continued, "For you safety I suggest that you find friends to walk to class with. You shouldn't be alone anywhere, but your common room. Second, You may not go outside the castle unless I am present at Hogwarts. If you want to leave the castle to visit the lake you must ask Professor McGonagall. Also I think for now it would be best if you didn't go to Hogsmeade with the other students."
"Yes, sir." Sophie agreed.
"Good, now to the fun stuff, house sorting." Dumbledore smiled, "Given your situation, I think it best not to draw attention to you with a public sorting like the first years have. You can either just pick your house since you have a claim on all of them, or we can have a small sorting with the sorting hat."
"I think I want to keep with tradition and have the hat sort me," Sophie answered.
"Very well. I'll arrange that. We'll have prefects and teachers come, and you can invite any friends you wish to come." Dumbledore stated.
"Um, sir," Sophie started, "I was just wondering what I should tell people. You know about me being here."
"Ahh, that is up to you. While the truth could put you in grave danger. It is your choice to keep it to yourself or not. It is also your choice what story to tell if you are not telling the truth." Dumbledore stated, "and now the night is coming fast, so we must make arrangements for you to have a place to sleep. There is room in all of the houses, and there are beds available in the hospital wing. So it's up to you."
"I think I will be staying in the hospital wing." Sophie confirmed, "I'm very tired, so if you would excuse me. I'm going to go sleep."
"Of course," Dumbledore said, " Sleep tight."
With that Sophie walked away.
Draco walked back from the Great Hall. "Sophie," Draco thought, "She was a very interesting person. He saw how Harry wanted her to like him. That's why Harry volunteered to tutor her. Well, Sophie was one thing Harry Potter wasn't going to get. Draco was going to turn her against him."
