By the way the prophecy sounds a lot better if you say it out loud just saying! But please review!
ROSE: THE CHOICE: 5
I Saw James disappear down the train, then I hugged my Mom and kissed my Dad, he warned me about a boy with the last name of Malfoy, and to beat him in every test. I promised him I would try. I got on the train after a few minutes Al followed me on. We eventually found a compartment.
This compartment had just two kids in it. One was a light blond haired boy with cold grey eyes, he was average height, very pale skin and relatively skinny. The girl had dirty blond hair, pretty blue eyes, she was short, and had no freckles. They were arguing. I opened the compartment door. They immediately fell quiet. "Sorry if I am interrupting something. Just all of the other compartments are full. Can we sit here?"
"Of course! Hi I am Lissie Kast," said the girl. I was so glad they weren't bothered!
"I'm Rose Weasley, and this," I said gesturing to Al," is Albus Potter." I expected the look of surprise we always got. She just smiled and nodded. The boy on the other hand looked up, surprised. "I am guessing you are a muggle born." I said to Lissie
"Yeah I am. How did you know?" Lissie questioned.
"Lucky guess," I said. I didn't want her to know she will probably be one of the only people who treats us normally. The sweet cart lady came by and I got several snacks that Albus and I decided to share. The boy also got some snacks, but Lissie refused and began to stare out the window. "Do you want anything?" I asked. She shook her head. "Did you bring any snacks?" I asked. Again she shook her head. "Do you want any of mine?"
"Really I'm fine, but thanks." She insisted giving me a faint smile.
I slid over a pack of burtie botts every flavor jelly beans. I smiled at her as she looked up in surprise. We made small talk, although I still didn't know the boys name. I was just about to ask Lissie who he was, when our door opened.
There stood two boys, one of them had curly brown hair, hazel eyes, about medium height, and was kind of scrawny. The other boy had blond sweeping hair; he had some muscle, was the perfect height, and had blue eyes. The curly hair boy spoke first he said "Hey I am Ferdinand Zackby, but call me Zack."
"And I am Matthew Rickorde, call me Matt." Said the other boy, "Have you guys, by chance, seen a cat running up the train? A guy named Stanley Mandzel accidently opened the cage." said Matt; he was so cut. I saw Albus roll his eyes at me I must have been pretty obvious that I thought he was really cute!
"No sorry, but we will tell you if we do, and I'm Lissie Kast." said Lissie smiling.
"Thanks, we all appreciate it," said Zack "Stanley is really worried."
"No problem, I'm Rose Weasley, and this is my cousin Albus Potter," I said.
"Wow, you guys are the famous Potters and Weasley's!" Exclaimed Zack, Matt gave a puzzled expression. "I will explain later dude," That was the reaction I had been expecting from Lissie.
Albus and I both nodded. I don't know why my parents are so famous. Mom always told me that it is because she was an important ministry worker, and Dad is the vice head Auror Aurors are people who fight against dark magic. I don't really believe that though there must be something more to it.
They both left and as they closed the door, a foot wedged itself in between the wall and the door. We heard an "Excuse me," then the door opened again. There was a tall, straight, brown haired girl in the doorway. "Hi I'm Gabby Urege, I heard you were on the train. I can't believe you guys are sitting with a Malfoy. That's unheard of! A Potter and Weasley sitting with a Malfoy! After all your parents hate each other, you know. I know so much about your life you wouldn't believe it." For the first time she took notice of Lissie. I was in awe that someone could talk that much and that I was sitting with the boy my father warned me about. "Oh, who are you? I don't believe I've seen you before,"
"Hi I'm Lissie Kast," Lissie replied waving.
"Nice to meet you Lissie, I'm guessing you are a muggle born, based on the fact that you aren't awing at them." She gestured to Albus and me, "It would only make sense. You know some weird rumors are already spreading. Did you hear about someone, named Sempurtus Stingily hexing someone already? I think it was Bertha Bublinton! They are both first years, so this year should be dramatic. Well I have to go and comfort Bertha." With that she left.
As soon as the door closed Lissie comented, "How can someone talk that fast for so long? If I am in her house my ears will fall off from overuse." Albus and I laughed and nodded.
The Malfoy boy finally talked. "Hello I believe I never introduced myself, I am Scorpius Malfoy. Nice to meet you," Then he turned back to the window after reaching out his hand. I shook it but there was no more discussion.
"Do you know anything about that Malfoy boy?" I whispered to Lissie. She nodded but didn't offer any more information on him. I just let the subject drop. We talked a bit longer.
Then Zack opened the door and said, "You guys might want to get changed, we will be arriving soon." Than he left
The boys left the compartment so Lissie and I could change; then vice versa. We finally got to Hogwarts. As I was leaving the compartment, I saw Lissie hang back with Malfoy. I faintly heard an argument probably like the one I had interrupted earlier. I only caught 6 words, they were "No way will I ever tell!" it was weird, but who cares? I was at Hogwarts!
We walked down on to the Platform and saw Hagrid yelling "Firs' year's firs' years, come here!" He looked down at us and said "How 'ya doing godson and Rose?" we laughed and walked down to the area he was pointing at. Yes Hagrid is Albus's Godfather and my godfather is our herbology teacher, Professor Longbottom.
Al and I got into a boat with Matt and Zack. As we traveled across the lake, we got our first glimpse of the castle. I actually gasped, the view was breath taking It could not have been more beautiful. Hagrid called out "Duck!" We all immediately did, you don't doubt Hagrid.
We went under some ivy and came up on a dock that could only have been under the school. Al and I stayed close together as we walked up the slippery stairs. At the top of the steps was a Professor. His name turned out to be Professor Babel; he is a very tall man with brown eyes that welcomed you but you knew not to mess around with. He turned out to be head master assistant, and Hufflepuff head.
He led us into the Great Hall. It was huge and was very hard to see the top. He explained the process of the hat while I clung tightly to Albus. He left to prepare the other students.
Something that scared all of us was that a group of silvery people came through the wall. I figured they were ghosts but, they still gave me a fright. Mom had always talked about Nearly Headless Nick, so I knew what they were. I couldn't wait to meet him. As soon as they left the area, Professor Babel came back.
He led us into the dining hall. The ceiling, according to Mum, is enchanted to look like the sky outside. It's brilliant! The dining hall is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. A very old fellow that looked like he was in his 90s or so brought in an old battered hat. He saw Albus and immediately looked like he was going to faint. I heard him grumble "Not another Potter. If he is as mischievous as his father or brother I will die today."
I almost laughed, but decided that would be impolite. I looked at the hat and then suddenly, at an opening near the brim it began to sing
"I am the most reliable hat of all hats,
I can see your brain
I can see the facts
Normally I make up my song before you're on the train
But this year I have a special one and that's that"
Everyone looked puzzled.
"In this hall are ten who hold a tale
They will change the world's evil critter,
A boy who is ashamed of his father's fail
And his loving sister,
A boy whose parents had a tough
Scary past,
A lady with a sad rough
Life but will make all last,
A girl who will recall
Anything for love,
A boy whose brother helps his downfall
And shall change not for the above,
A sibling of another
With a mind ahead of his time,
A boy who will keep all together
Even in the evil's crime,
A fiery young girl who shall learn
How to live life
A boy who will make the story turn
A girl whose gossip could cause a strife,
You are probably about to shed a tear
But do not fear
For these people will steer
The world's evils clear"
There was a split second of silence. You know, that second when everyone is just shocked. Then everyone clapped but I was scared, the sorting hat didn't make sense, how did it know? I was so confused, but oh well, they were starting the sorting. Professor Babel called "Abocat, Leonardo" a tall skinny boy walked up and sat on the stool it just barely touched his head when it yelled, "Ravenclaw"
It took awhile but they finally called "Potter, Albus"
Then the strangest thing happened the hat asked "WHICH HOUSE DO YOU WISH TO BE IN?" You could have heard a pin drop I looked at the Professor's. They looked dumb struck! If he wasn't my cousin, I would have laughed. But he was and I got mad I know that I have no right to get mad at a magical hat for doing what it thinks is right but I did.
I was so shocked and angry when Albus, in a confident, clear voice, announced "Slytherin."
Apparently that unstuck James because he yelled, "Bloody hell, Albus! What about your promise? Are you mad or something?" Albus just shrugged and walked over to the Slytherin table. I was dumbstruck, as soon as I got to the common room. Of which ever house I am in I will send my owl, Chandler, to Dad. He will know what to do.
Professor Babel called "Weasley, Rose." As I walked up there, I was glad I could sit, otherwise I would have fallen.
The hat got placed on my head and a raspy voice in my ear yelled "Another Weasley again will they ever stop! GRYFFINDOR!" I ran over and sat next to James, who was still fuming over Albus but I decided against calming him down seeing as Hannah was already attempting to do just that. On my other side was Lissie. I looked around the table and I saw who was in my house. We all introduced ourselves. Their names are Stanley Mandzel (the boy who lost his cat and also found it.), Gabby Urege (the girl who never stops talking from the train), Madelyn Monoroe, Lissie Kast, Matthew Rickorde (also from the train), Ferdinand Zackby (train again).
I hadn't realized how hungry I was until I sat down, but before I could eat our headmistress, Professor McGonagall stood up and said "I know all of you must be very hungry, so let's eat then, we can have our little speech."
We all were thankful. I grabbed a turkey leg, some mashed potatoes, and pumpkin juice for dinner. I talked with the other first years. Most of us didn't get to talk that much because Gabby kept talking and talking. I eventually just tuned her out. The only interesting thing I learned was that Matt and Zack knew each other before here. In fact they had been best friends.
All of a sudden Professor McGonagall stood up, and the room fell silent, even Gabby got the message. She said, "This year will be fun, but first we must go over some of the rules. I believe some of you need reminding." She looked directly at Fred Jr. my cousin "First off, the Forbidden Forest is forbidden. Second, don't go on the quidditch field without permission. Now, Filch has asked me to remind you to look at his rule list on your house bulletin board. Now off to bed. Good night." With that, she sat down.
Lorcan and Lysander, Luna's two sons, turned out to be in Ravenclaw like their mum. James lifted his head to get up then looked shaken by me sitting here, "Since when did you get here?" he asked.
"Since I got sorted into this house. You must have zoned out because of Al," I said nonchalantly.
"You're probably right. Glad I have a true family member," With that he got up and left the dining hall.
A Prefect named Kristy Amarith led us to the portrait of the Fat Lady. She said "Planegso" and the portrait door swung open. Inside was a comfy room with fluffy chairs, and a fireplace. Kristy pointed through the side doors to our dormitories. I saw all of the boys goggling at her. She was pretty with her blond hair and blue eyes. Her hair was perfectly straight and she was really skinny, and overall gorgeous.
Kristy ushered us up the stairs, and we each picked a bed. I chose the bed closest to the door.
I had Lissie to my left; she was next to a window that opened up to the roof. To her left is Madelyn Monroe, who has dark brown curly hair, a good amount of freckles, and electrifying green eyes. To Madelyn's left is Gabby.