When they made it to the train station they all got off the train together and stood on the platform. "Well I will see you guys later, I have to go up with the first years." Aria said walking towards where Hagrid stood. "Alright see you at the castle Aria." The boys chorused. Aria smiled and before turning to where the man stood calling for the first years. "Excuse me, are you Hagrid?" She asked tapping the man on the arm. The half giant nodded at the red head. "Yup sure em. And who are you?" He asked. "I'm Aria Synclair, the new transfer." She stated. "Oh you'll be riding in the boat with me then." He said as he herded everyone toward the boats.

Soon enough they were sailing across the lake in the small boats. "So what made you decide to come to Hogwarts?" Hagrid asked as they sailed slowly. "I was tired of being dragged around the world with my mother and father and I had always dreamed of coming to this school." Aria said looking up at the beautiful castle in the distance. "Well I'm glad ya decided to come to Hogwarts, I'm the grounds keeper by the way." Hagrid said. "I know, my mom and dad told me all about Hogwarts before I came." Aria stated. Hagrid and Aria talked for a while longer as they drifted across the lake and their conversation ended happily with plans to visit the half giant at the end of the week.

The castle was absolutely gorgeous in Aria's opinion. No description could do the place justice. Hagrid lead them into the castle and to where the Great Hall was. They stopped outside the double doors and a stern looking woman was standing there. "Hello I am Professor Mcgonagall." The man stated. "Now very soon we will head through these doors and you will be sorted, however out transfer student, Miss Synclair will be sorted first." he said looking at the red head. "Oh Professor Mcgonagall." Aria said walking up to the man with her father's letter in hand. "My father said to give this to you and have you read it before passing it on to Headmaster Dumbledore." She stated.

The elderly witch looked at her quizzically before looking down at the letter. She nodded slowly before turning around and disappearing into the hall for a minute before returning. "They are ready for us." She said pushing the doors all the way open and leading everyone into the hall. Aria looked around in wonder at the castle and the ceiling before looking at the tables and spotting Sirius, James, Peter, and Remus. They all made thumbs up gestures to her while she just shook her head and smiled. Soon enough they stopped at the front of the hall in front of a stool and an old rickety hat. Aria watched in amazement as a seam on the hat opened up and 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 tops 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 brave of 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 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 folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And you won't get in a flap!
You're safe in my hands(though I have none
For I'm a Thinking Cap!

Applause thundered through the hall before Dumbledore cleared his throat to begin the sorting. "Before we get to the first years we will be sorting our new transfer, Aria Synclair." Dumbledore announced. Aria slowly walked up and sat on the stool. She rolled her eyes when she heard Sirius and James whistling cat calls at her. Mcgonagall smiled slightly at her before dropping the hat into place on her head. Aria held back the urge to sneeze as she breathed in the dust.

"Ahh I remember your Mother and Father but then again they were much different." The hat mused in her head. "And you are the first elemental in over one thousand years an extraordinary gift." The hat continued. "So the question is where should I put you?" He asked. "You are smart like Ravenclaw, but you are cunning like Slytherin, and Brave like Gryffindor." The hat said. "You could just put me in Gryffindor and be done with it." Aria said in her mind. "True but is that truly where you belong?" He asked.

"Trust me I have been asking myself that same question since I was six and my powers showed themselves." Aria grumbled in her head. "Besides I already know some of the Gryffindor students." She mused. "True and you would not be picked on for your little tattoo in that house either." The hat said. Aria chuckled quietly to herself. "I think we are holding everyone up here." Aria stated to the hat. "I believe you are right so I will place you in GRYFFINDOR!" The hat called out after a moment of thinking.

The hat was removed from her head and she got up and gracefully made her way over to where the Gryffindor's were cheering. Aria plopped down in the seat between Sirius and James and smacked them lightly on the arms. "What was that for?" They both asked indignantly. "For cat calling me when I was going to get sorted." She stated with a smile. Remus hid a laugh behind the book he was reading while Peter just looked at the group of three before watching the sorting. After the sorting was done, Dumbledore gave a short speech before the food appeared and they started to eat.

It was soon time to head to the common room but right before she was about to get up and leave with the guys her name was called. "Miss Synclair may I please see you for a moment?" Mcgonagall asked. "In trouble already? That must be a new record." Sirius said. "Shut up Sirius I'm not in trouble." Aria huffed before turning and walking over to where the professor was standing. "I'll see you four in the common room later." She said before turning back around and standing by her professor.