Severus made sure that she was through the barrier and on the train before disappearing into the crowds of people. Rose walked down the train to find an empty compartment. Closer to the middle there was one and she opened the door. She was trying to put her trunk up but was struggling when an extra pair of hands came up behind her and help. "Here let me help you." She froze, and her eyes widened as her heart sped up. She recognized that voice. It was one that she hadn't heard in three months and it felt comforting. "Thank you," she said calming herself before turning to smile at him. "Hi I'm Fred. I don't think I've seen you around before."
"Hi, Fried, I'm Rose and I'm also a transfer."
He smiled and sat down as George came in. "Oy Fred who's the new girl?" he questioned. Hermione couldn't help but laugh. How she had longed to hear George happy again. "My Name is Rose Black. It's a pleasure to meet you," she said holding her hand out. "you're a Black?" asked Fred. "Yes, does it matter?" The two of them shook their heads and started to talk to her about Hogwarts. Rose had a tough time remembering she wasn't the Hermione they all knew and loved. It seemed like ages before Hogwarts finally came into view for her and she looked out the window smiling.
Once the train stopped Rose got off the train with Fred and George. They hustled her to the carriages where she saw Hermione, Ron, and Harry. Getting on she couldn't help but smile at how awkward her past self-looked. "Hey Fred, George who is this?" asked Ron bluntly. "Hi, my name is Rose Black." Harry looked up at the name black. "Are you by chance related to Sirius Black?" he asked. "Yes, he's my uncle. Regulus Black is my father. Why?" Harry looked uncomfortable for a moment. "He's my godfather." "Really what's he like?" Harry cracked a grin thankful that she didn't judge Sirius right away. "He's great. Kind and loving. A little impulsive, but I couldn't as for anyone better."
They arrived at castle and Rose said good-bye to everyone as she went to wait in the hall to be sorted after the first years. If she was nervous the first time it was nothing compared to how she felt now. Rose needed to be in Slytherin to prove she was a true Black. She watched as the first years were sorted and moved closer to the door. Once the last first year had taken their seat Dumbledore stood up and waved his hand, which caused the doors to fly open revealing Rose.
"Students I want you to help me welcome a transfer student Rose Black. She will be finishing he seventh year here at Hogwarts after most of her education has been completed at Ilvermorny. Rose sat down on the stool as she sat the sorting hat went down over her eyes. "Miss Granger a little late, aren't we?" asked the hat. "I have a mission I need to complete, and it requires that I be in Slytherin." "Ah, yes of course, but you don't have the qualities of that house. I always stand by my first choice. Better be… GRYFFINDOR!"
Rose hopped off the stool and headed over to where the Gryffindor table was cheering. Chancing a glance, she saw Harry and Fred smiling. She waved at them and joined her new house mates. Once seated the food appeared before them. Rose carefully picked at her food. She knew she had to act better than anyone else. It wasn't until someone nudged her that she was realized that she was spacing out. "Hey Rose… Rose… Rose Black" said Ginny. "Hmm… Oh sorry what were you saying?" she asked. "I asked if you were related to the Noble house of Black." Rose looked at them and made herself look as regal as possible.
"I am from the ancient and most Noble house of Black. Daughter of Regulus Black and Mayla Weasley." Anyone within earshot turned to look including some from the Gryffindor table. "Did you say Mayla Weasley?" asked Draco from the Slytherin table. She realized she may have said something wrong. Snapping her mouth shut she nodded. There were whispers as Slytherins' and Gryffindors alike spread the word. She quickly finished her dinner and followed the first years to the tower.
Once there she was directed to her dorm. There were four other girls who looked up and then went about ignoring her. If she was unsure before she was sure now that being a Black was a huge problem Gryffindor. Rose put her things away and after setting a few silence charms around her bed she went to bed.