Digi-writer: Thank you to Dragon Man 180, TrialAndError123456, Knight25, and HaruhiBunny for reviewing chapter 3.

Kisa: Also, Crazy-lady is sorry for taking so long in updating! She has been busy writing her other story.

DW: I was just on a roll with that one and I had little inspiration for this one. (Glares at Kisa)

Kisa: How is your mind taking a vacation my fault?

DW: Shut up and do the disclaimer.

Kisa: (Holds up a sign) Digi-writer1392 does not own Harry Potter. Otherwise the series would have never have been finished. She also does not own Digimon Tamers.


DW: Enjoy the nice long chapter.

Bold: Digi-writer's comments

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Bold/Underline: Sorting Hat

Underline: From Sorcerer's Stone

Italic: Japanese

' . . . ': Thoughts

" . . . ": Talking

Taming Hogwarts: Sorcerer's Stone

Chapter Four: Hogwarts Express and Sorting

"Let me get this straight. Those two kooks want us to run into a brick wall." The three boys flinched at Rika's bluntness.

Henry sighed, "That's what the instructions say Rika."

Rika's dark purple eyes stared at the wall, and then she returned her gaze to the half-Chinese boy next to her. "I knew this was a prank."

The four Tamers had woken early, eaten breakfast; made sure they had packed everything, and left for the station. On their way out Tom had given them an envelope, saying that it was from Professors Snape and Flitwick with instructions on how to get to the station. To say the Tamers were confused by the instructions was an understatement. With fifteen minutes till the train left for Hogwarts, the Tamers were rushed.

Ryo smirked, "What's the matter Rika, sacred?"

Rika twitched, "WHAT DID YOU SAY AKIYAMA?"

Takato looked around at the station at the many people who were staring at the mismatched group. "Uh . . . guys? People are staring."

"Well what do you expect? Four Japanese kids are standing in front of a brick wall arguing." Ryo said laughing.

Henry looked around at the small group, "We have less than fifteen minutes to get on that train. So who wants to go first?"

The three boys turned their gaze towards the only female in their group. Ryo smiled a little too sweetly, "Ladies first."

Rika let out a low growl. "Alright fine." She then took a firm hold on her cart, turned towards the wall and ran for it headfirst. But when she almost collided with it, she disappeared.

Ryo followed her, then Takato, and finally Henry.

0o0o0o0o0o0o0

The train had left the station and the four Tamers were trying to find a seat. The entire train was packed.

As they reached the back of the train, they saw red-headed twin boys standing in front of a compartment door, speaking to its occupants.

"Listen, we're going to the middle of the train- Lee Jordan's got a giant tarantula down there."

"Right," a voice mumbled.

"Harry," said the other twin, "did we introduce ourselves? Fred and George Weasley. And this is Ron, our brother. See you later then."

"Bye," said two voices. The twins slid the compartment door closed behind them. (Page 98)

The two turned around, facing the Tamers. The first twin looked at the Tamers and smiled, "'Ello, first years?"

They nodded, even Takato who had forgotten to turn on his translation spell.

The second twin smiled, "Love to chat, but we should get going. See you at Hogwarts!" And with that the two walked off.

Takato went up to the door and knocked, "Excuse me. . ."

0o0o0o0o0o0o0 (Harry and Ron's standpoint)

The twins had left and Ron looked like he wanted to ask something, but before he could, a soft knock could be heard.

"Sumi-masen." The speaker was a boy about the same age as Ron and Harry. He wore a white long-sleeved shirt with a blue tee-shirt over it, grey pants, and green and white sneakers. Hanging on his left hip was a strange white device with a circular gold rim around the small black screen, a crimson ribbon held it in place. He had short, messy brown hair that was held out of his face by a pair of blue and yellow goggles. His eyes were red-brown, almost crimson. On his back was a small yellow backpack.

"Wrong language Gogglehead." Behind him was a girl, her hair pulled into a spiky ponytail. Blond steaks were spread throughout the bright red, though it was not as bright as Ron's. Her eyes were a startling purple, glaring at the boy next to her. She wore a white shirt with a dark blue heart, a yellow scarf, and jeans. She also wore red steel-toe sneakers, and a light tan, almost white, trench-coat. A brown belt hung loosely off her hips and attached to it was a device similar to the other boy's, except the ring and ribbon were both blue.

'Gogglehead' blinked, "Nani?" (What?)

A sigh was heard and a tan hand reached around the girl, pressing a button on the 'Gogglehead's' device.

The owner of the arm was a boy with very oriental features. He had dark blue-black hair and stormy grey eyes. He wore an orange vest over a black long-sleeved shirt, brown pants, and grey and yellow sneakers. White wristbands peaked out from underneath the shirt and a white bag hung over his shoulder. On his hip was a device like the other two's, but unlike the girl's, the ring and ribbon were green.

'Gogglehead's' face turned slightly pink, "Sorry about that. I keep forgetting to activate it. I was wondering if we could sit here. Everywhere else is packed."

The girl snorted, "You are such an airhead Gogglehead. At least it's not hot air like hero-boy here."

'Hero-boy' was the last of the group. He was slightly taller than the girl, with a deep tan, spiky dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. He wore an orange turtleneck sweater with dark orange sleeves, khaki pants and grey sneakers. On his hip was a device like the others, except the base was blue, the ring white and the ribbon was black.

Ron stared at the group, his jaw open slightly. Harry wasn't fairing much better. Finally, the two closed their mouths with an audible 'snap'. "Sure you can sit here."

'Gogglehead' sat down next to Ron. "I'm Takato, that's Rika." The girl snorted and sat down next to the door. "This is Henry." Takato said as the oriental boy sat down next to him. "And that's-"

"Ryo Akiyama." 'Hero-boy' said as he sat in-between Harry and Rika. "And don't mind the Wildcat here. She's just upset that we had her run at a wall."

'Wildcat' aka Rika punched 'Hero-boy' aka Ryo in the back of the head.

"I'm Harry and that's Ron." Silence fell over the group, at least for a moment.

It was Harry who broke the uncomfortable silence, "Are all your family wizards Ron?"

"Err- yes, I think so," said Ron. "I think Mom's got a second cousin who's an accountant, but we never talk about him."

"So you must know loads of magic already."

"I heard you went to live with Muggles," said Ron. "What are they like?"

"Horrible- well, not all of them. My aunt and uncle and cousin are, though. Wish I'd had three wizard brothers."

"Five," said Ron. For some reason, he was looking gloomy. (Page 99)

Harry saw this and quickly changed the subject, "What about you four? Where are you from, 'cause I know that what Takato was saying earlier wasn't English."

"Well- ah- we're from Japan. West Shinjuku actually, it's an area of Tokyo." Takato said.

"Japan? Aren't there magic schools there?" Ron asked.

Takato shrugged, "Donno, we didn't even know about magic until we got the letters."

"Oh, so your muggle-borns?" Ron asked.

"Muggle-born?" Five voices echoed.

"I'll take that as a yes."

"What's a muggle-born?" Ryo asked.

"It's a person born from non-magic parents."

Henry flinched. Takato turned towards him, worried, "Something wrong?"

"Nothing. So what's England like? We haven't been here that long."

The topic lasted for a while, with the group exchanging stories of their homes. This evolved into other topics, which lasted them for most of the train ride.

But, their ride didn't go without interruptions.

The first was in the form of the snack cart. Harry and Ryo were quick to buy food. Takato, on the other hand, pulled out some loaves of bread. He had claimed that they were made with a 'special recipe' and when Harry had tired one he had found that it was filled with peanut butter.

The second was a boy asking if they had seen his toad. No one had.

The third was the toadless boy again, along with a rather bossy girl, she too asked about the toad. But not before chattering up a storm and introducing herself as Hermione Granger. Needless to say Rika did not like her.

The forth was in the form of a rather pale boy and two larger boy (who looked similar to apes). He introduced himself as Draco Malfoy and his companions were Crabbe and Goyle. He then proceeded to insult nearly everyone in the room. Rika nearly threw him out of the room. No one in the room liked Malfoy much.

After that Hermione had returned, she informed the occupants that the train would be arriving soon.

Rika spent several minutes afterwards saying that if she ended up in the same house as Malfoy, Ryo, or Hermione, she would kill something.

Her friends didn't seem to think she was joking.

They arrived at the castle pretty quickly. Once inside they were led to the Great Hall by Professor McGonagall.

To say that the tamers were anxious was an understatement.

Professor McGonagall then placed a three legged stool in front of the hall. And on the stool she placed an ancient hat.

And to the surprise of the first-years, the hat 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 top 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 the brave at 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 in 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 don't get in a flap!

You're in safe hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!" (Pages 117-118)

Most of the first-years were relieved, but some were still slightly nervous.

Professor McGonagall now stepped forward holding a long roll of parchment.

"When I call your name, you will put on the hat and sit on the stool to be sorted," she said. "Abbott Hannah!" (Page 119)

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Akiyama, Ryo!"

Ryo confidentially walked up to the front, the hat had barely touched his head when it yelled, "GRYFFINDOR!"

Rika groaned.

"Bones, Susan!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

It continued on for a while, until. . . "Granger, Hermione!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

This time both Rika and Ron both groaned.

A few more names were called, then. . . "Malfoy, Draco!"

Like Ryo, the hat had barely touched Malfoy's head before yelling, "SLYTHERIN!"

"Matsuki, Takato!"

Takato walked up to the front, ignoring the many whispers about his goggles, and put on the hat.

'Very interesting mind you have here.'

Takato jumped, 'who are you?!'

A laugh was heard, 'I am the Sorting Hat. And I must say I am very impressed. To have gone through so much. I am sorry for your loss.'

'My loss?'

'Your partner, Guilmon.'

'Oh.'

'Your strength is most impressive. Your heart as well as your body. And. . . Oh dear.'

'WHAT?'

'I'd watch your temper. I don't want to see the consequences of your rage. And don't worry, you shall see Guilmon soon.'

'Are you saying-'

"GRYFFINDOR!"

Numbly, Takato took off the hat and walked over to the Gryffindor table, sitting next to Ryo.

"Nonaka, Rika!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Ryo and Takato looked at each other with wide eyes. "I'll be amazed if Malfoy isn't in the hospital by the end of the week." Ryo muttered.

"Agreed."

Several more people were called, then- "Potter, Harry!"

Muttering filled the room, and the students watched the hat in awe. After a few moments of silence, the Sorting Hat finally yelled. . . "GRYFFINDOR!"

The cheer that followed was the loudest one yet.

"Thomas, Dean!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

"Turpin, Lisa!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

"Weasley, Ronald!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

"Wong, Jenrya!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

"Zabini, Blaise!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Professor McGonagall left the room with the hat and stool and the Headmaster Albus Dumbledore stood up.

"Welcome!" he said. "Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!" (Page 123)

Food instantly appeared, and the students quickly dug in, enjoying the feast.

To be continued

DW: Just so you all know the rest of the night went the same as the book , so I don't see the point of copying JK's hard work.

Kisa: Translation: she is being lazy.

DW: Happy Easter to those who celebrate it!

Kisa: Crazy-lady will try to update soon.

DW: And review!!