Darcell,
Well, I was a little late in my reply today. Okay so I'm a lot late. Turns out there's a lot to do the day before you leave. Mrs. Weasley woke us all up early to get some use out of our hands with chores and such. Then of course we (meaning the one who procrastinated) got reprimanded for not finishing our work and sent to our rooms to do just that.
We might have failed to mention that two of us actually have finished. I think one of my friends is taking a nap or doing some fun reading. Her definition of fun is a little different than mine. The other is actually doing his work. I think he's looking to impress my other friend. I used to think they'd end up together but lately she's been in her own little world so I don't know what to think.
I am of course using this time to write a reply to you so you don't get grouchy on me.
I can't believe that I'm actually going back tomorrow. I usually count down the days but it's been easier to be away since I'm talking to you. Does that make sense? I don't think it does, but oh well. It'll be nice. I can't wait to see Snape's face when he realizes that not only did I do the summer homework I actually read ahead. That's assuming I can talk him into letting me into his class despite the fact I did not get an Outstanding. Still I think an E should be good enough, don't you?
Thanks for talking me into talking to him. At least this way if he says no I can say I gave it my best shot.
Anyway, I think I'm going to climb into bed. I was not prepared to actually do work my last day of summer, but what do I know?
Take care,
Harry
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"I did not think it was going to be this difficult!"
Russell rolled his eyes as he watched his sister try to cram yet another thing into the small bag she was taking with her for the train ride.
"How long exactly do you think we'll be trapped on the train? Just bring a book."
"How am I supposed to know what I want to do in a few hours? Maybe I won't want to read that book. Maybe I'll want to read something else. Or maybe I'll want to crochet! How am I supposed to know?!"
"Look. Sephy's already finished packing both for the train ride and her trunk! She's bringing two books with her just in case she changes her mind. That's all you need!"
Sephy spoke up at the mention of her name, "To be fair I've packed the same for everything for years. Books on the left in alphabetical order. Outfits rolled together for easy wear on the right side. Extras in the middle along with my nice clothes. Not really that big of a deal anymore."
The younger girl smirked at the glare she just knew her sister was throwing her way.
"Be nice, Seph. Lils, just pick one book and something else. Remember what auntie said."
"Which one! This is killing me, Russ! I just want to go up to Hermione and hug her, but she's not our aunt! Not yet anyway and the little things are starting to drive me nuts!"
Sephy set down the book that was propped in her lap before making her way across the room to her sister.
"Hey! It'll be okay, we're going to help her in the future, that's all that matters. Hopefully she'll even be able to help Uncle Draco get along with the Weasley family so we can get to know them too!"
Lily shook her head, "He's horrid to! Did you see the way he stuck his nose up in the air! He actually thought he was better than all of them just because he's a Malfoy!"
"He's sixteen, Lils. Besides to an extent he's right. He's got an influential name, a huge sway over the ministry, and he is a pureblood which means a lot in this world."
"Not as much as it used to."
"Think of it this way. If you lost everything you knew in one foul swoop like he has with his father going to Azkaban, what would you do?"
"I'd take it back! I'd fight to be stronger in this new world and try to make myself better!"
Russell shook his head, "That's the Gryffindor answer. Right now he's trying to save face. He's trying to prove that he can be powerful without his father and they all have to live with that. It's safe to be the pureblood heir he's always been."
"It's stupid."
Sephy shook her head, "You're judging based on future information. Right now he's hurt and scared and trying to survive."
Lily groaned as she threw the rest of her clothes into her trunk and slammed the lid so she would not have to see the mess on the inside. She pushed it onto the floor before spreading out on the now vacant sheets and staring up at the ceiling. The other two went back to their tasks with a shrug and silence fell over the room.
When Lily spoke again it was just about time for dinner judging by the fading light from their window.
"I just want to see them smile at each other. You know, like they did back home. That's what I miss most. That and the silly little arguments they used to get in and how Uncle Draco would pick us up like shields to protect himself from Aunt Hermione. Then they would tickle us and we would just laugh for hours. I just want to laugh again."
Russell and Sephy both smiled at their own memories of their life in the future. Each thinking of a different moment. Russell's smile fell first.
"But what about the times Uncle would come home limping because of some prejudiced person and his Dark Mark? What about the time Aunt would be opening hate mail because of her marriage to a Death Eater? What about those moments? That's what we're here to fix."
"I guess so…"
All further conversation was lost as they heard their names called by one Sirius Black.
"C'mon kiddos! It's time to eat!"
Sephy set her book down and got off of her bed, moving towards the door, "Let's go. We need to get some food and then some sleep. According to Hermione tomorrows going to be long and the morning's going to come fast."
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Harry,
I want to wish you safe travels this morning. I understand from your previous letters that the morning of September first is traditionally hectic. I do hope that you have listened to my own writings and have prepared early for your departure. I assure you it will speed up the process of actually leaving the building.
I hope to hear from you at a decent time all the same. Although I expect it shall be later than usual.
I myself am preparing for my own departure. I'm afraid one of my acquaintances has found his new living quarters inappropriate and requires my assistance in regaining his previous residence. I had suggested avoiding the situation which had required the original move, but my advice was not heeded. All the same I have been putting off my assistance in the hopes that he will learn not to be quite so impulsive.
It has not worked.
Do give the triplets my best wishes for a successful and happy sorting. I hope that it will be less than stressful for them. Enjoy the train ride.
Sincerely,
DL
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The triplets woke exceedingly early on the morning of September the 1st. It seemed as though they had barely gone to sleep when they were once again awake. It was amazing what to adrenaline did to the body. Lily was running around double checking everything while Russell looked on with a smirk
The only one who was not chomping at the bit was Sephy. Her eyes were still slightly fogged over from the sleep as she slowly maneuvered the halls. At one point she was pretty sure she actually did fall asleep against the wall at least for a few moments.
At least that's what she thinks happened. All she really remembered was waking up to the sensation of being carried down the stairs. She panicked at first not really sure what was happening, but the sound of Sirius' voice and the vibrations in the chest under her cheek were enough to draw her back into the comfort of dreams.
That being said she was instantly startled awake by the horrible spinning sensation that arose from her floo trip.
She had been so eager in her desire to feel solid ground beneath her feet that she nearly caused Sirius to drop her. By time she landed she found herself sitting on the floor of what she presumed was the Weasley's kitchen.
"I hate floo travel."
The room around her filled with laughter and one understanding voice.
"Me too, kid. Me too."
She sent a small smile in Harry's direction as the older boy helped to lift her to her feet.
"Alright! Everyone gather around the table. This will have to be quick but we have enough time to actually eat. I had some extra hands this morning so lets hurry before it all gets cold!"
Sephy smiled as she heard everyone talking over each other asking about packing and homework and this and that until it all blended together creating an odd sort of discordant harmony. Her favorite part was the one that was spoken directly to her.
"What do you want to eat? There's a little bit of everything here right now…"
"Toast?"
"How about waffles and fruit? You're going to want something, trust me. It's a long time until dinner."
"Can I get some juice too?"
"Deal."
She grinned as she felt the cup pressed into her hand. Apparently the older boy had already been prepared with the glass.
It really was nice to have a family. And who wouldn't like the chance to be friends with their parents. Suddenly it dawned on her.
She was going to be going to school with Aunt Hermione and Uncle Draco. If any of the stories they told were true they were both horribly embarrassing. This was going to be horrible! Maybe she could wait a year after all?
Then she heard Hermione's laugh and couldn't help but laugh at her own thoughts. Embarrassing or not, this was going to be a great year.
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Darcell,
Ha! I bet you didn't think you were going to hear from me this soon! I actually did pack before this morning and I got to help out Mrs. Weasley with breakfast so now I have a few free minutes while everyone else helps to clean up.
Why haven't you told me what you're thinking about their placement? I feel like I've talked about them enough. I have such a weird connection with these kids. I get along with some of the younger kids but most of them are just frustrating. The triplets thought- they're different…
Anyway, we have about twelve different bets all at a galleon (though I'm not sure where one of them is going to get the galleon when he loses), we all wrote them down and put them in a bag. We'll figure out who's right after tonight's ceremony.
Oh! Gotta go, we're officially running late now (I know I'm surprised too).
Can't wait,
Harry
P.S. Why do you always sign 'DL' I know your name now, you know.
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They were running late, but not as much as they usually were apparently. Sephy was worried something was going to go wrong, maybe the barrier wouldn't let her through. What if it thought she wasn't good enough to get on the train?
She shook her head. That was ridiculous. She had received her Hogwarts letter and now all that was left was to get on the train.
"Hermione said you might be nervous." A now familiar hand slipped into her own and she smiled as Harry began to walk her forward.
"You know, I think you might actually have a benefit here. We all kind of freak out right as we're about to walk through the wall, but you don't even know. You'll feel a little different when you actually step through it, but it's not that bad."
"You think it will let me through?"
The hand in hers gave a light squeeze as they began walking forward once again, "You got a letter, didn't you? C'mon we only have fifteen minutes to get on the train."
Harry was right, Sephy had no idea when they walked through the wall. But the sudden silence followed by laughing children and worried parents brought a smile to her face. It may not be the way she had always imagined it, but today she was off to Hogwarts and all of the people she wanted to be there were.
Just perhaps not quite as she had always thought they would be.
Soon enough the rest of the group must have come through the barrier as she heard Hermione rushing them all towards the train.
"Hurry now! You three go and find a compartment with some other first years. We'll see you at school."
Sephy felt Harry's hand tighten around her own even as she went to follow the more familiar hold of her sister.
"Hermione! You can't just throw them in like that! Why don't we let them sit with us? They can socialize later, right?"
Lily's giggle and the slight step Harry took backwards told Sephy that he was on the receiving end of one of Hermione's disapproving looks.
"You know as well as I do that the most important connections are made during the first train ride. It's much harder once you get to the school. At least now they have no house prejudice to stand in their way."
"But…"
Harry's hand never loosened around Sephy's.
Hermione's voice was suddenly softer as she spoke, "I know. Look, let them try to socialize, at least? If it doesn't work they can come sit with us. But only after the trolley comes by."
Lily was giving shouts in Sephy's ear and Harry couldn't argue when all three of the siblings were clearly eager to be on their way. Sephy sensed his tension but was relieved when he did eventually release her hand.
Before she could think about it, Sephy flung her arms about him, "I'll see you soon!"
Judging by the tight squeeze she received in return she was not the only one who needed the hug. She felt Lily's hand in her own again and they took off in the direction of the train. Their bags already taken to the baggage car by the chaperones.
As she felt Lily step up in front of her Sephy's smile was undeniable. She let out a breath and took that first step.
"Here we go!"
Lily and Russell led the way down the aisle and by some miracle they managed to find a semi-empty compartment. The only inhabitant a fellow first year girl who seemed to be fidgeting uncontrollably.
"Hi there! I'm Lily and these are Russell and Sephy. We're just starting this year. What about you? Can we sit in here?"
"O-of cours-se! Sorr-ry, I'm not-t exactl-ly good with st-trangers-s."
"No worries! This your first year too then?"
"Mhm." The girl nodded and Sephy settled back to listen to the conversation as her sister did her fair best to kill the girl with kindness.
As the final whistle sounded around them, Lily and the new girl (whose name was Anna) seemed deep in conversation about something. Honestly Sephy had tuned them out as soon as the words 'cute' and 'shoes' and come up.
Her brother was sharing in her annoyance as he sat beside her but was doing his best to at least appeared as though he was interested. Sephy could care less.
Then the door opened again and in came two older kids, a boy and a girl.
"Hi there! I'm Emily and this is Jarold! We're second years this year and thought you might like some insight into the school."
Jarold rolled his eyes, "What she means is, we were late and this is the only room with any seats. Can we join you?"
"If I meant that, wouldn't I have said that?"
"No." Jarold's eyes rolled yet again, "because you think being Slytherin means you have to be all coy and talk in circles or something."
"And you think Hufflepuff means we have to be completely and totally honest about everything and sing kumbaya or something."
"Whatever."
Sephy giggled and as the older girl began telling stories about the classes last year even Russell leaned forward to listen. She had a feeling that they weren't going to need to go visit Harry and Hermione.
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Harry,
I sign that way because it is faster. Besides were we to discuss ridiculous habits, might I mention the lack of use of the names Ronald and Hermione? I do believe the entirety of wizarding Britain knows the names of the Golden Trio.
I think you'll have two Gryffindors. But I think the boy is going to end up somewhere else. Probably Slytherin, possibly Hufflepuff.
I hope you got all of your homework done as you said you have.
DL
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Harry smirked down at the letter in his hands wondering how tired Grumpy (And that name fit much better than Darcell's) must be after trying to and succeeding in catching the train. Then again it was probably easier than Pig had it the last time he tried.
Footsteps echoed in the corridor and Harry found himself whipping around to look at the door. Thinking maybe it would open this time.
Hermione, Ginny, and Ron groaned from across the compartment where they had been sitting and actually conversing while Harry alternated between staring out the window and back at the door of their compartment. Neville gave a curious look but otherwise said nothing.
"Harry. They are obviously fine or else they would be here by now."
"Mate, you need to calm down. They are fine. Seriously what could happen to them on the train? One of them shut their hand in the door?"
"Can I ask who exactly it is we're supposed to be worried about?"
"Lily, Sephy, and Russell are first years this year. They are three kids who we semi-adopted over the summer and who are perfectly capable of taking care of themselves."
Harry shook his head, "Sephy may not be able to find us if she's by herself!"
"She could ask literally everyone on the train. They'll be able to tell her where we are simply because you've been sticking your head out the door every five minutes."
Harry glared at Hermione. He was right to be worried. They were from the future, who knew who they could run into or what could happen. They could be gone any minute, just like when they arrived here.
"Oh Harry." Hermione gave him a pitying look and he cursed as he realized he had been thinking out loud.
"Mate, we've talked about this. They are going to go the same way they came and it all depends on them. Obviously they wanted to come here so until they change what they wanted to change, they're going to stay."
"But how do you know that?!"
Ron threw his hands up in the air slumping back against the seat with a shake of his head. Harry knew his friends were only trying to help, but it was hard. He wanted to keep track of them but at the same time he was worried about getting to close. Mostly he just wanted to be there for them when it was obvious that there was some danger in their own time. He wanted them to be able to enjoy themselves.
That was when it hit Harry. He was smothering them. All he was doing was reminding them that there could be danger if he continued like this. They weren't in danger here and he had to remember it. Harry's legs collapsed as another thought hit him.
"Oh Merlin."
"What is it, Harry?"
"Is it your scar?"
Harry shook his head, "I'm turning into your mum, Ron!"
The two Weasley's paled as Hermione was overtaken by a fit of giggles. Neville shook his head at their antics. Luna stayed frozen, eyes on her book.
Which was of course when the door opened and their good moods vanished. Here came the inevitable confrontation. Seriously, why did Malfoy make such a point out of the semi-annual train meeting?
"Malfoy."
"Potter, Weasley, Weasley, Granger, Longbottom, Looney."
Luna lifted her eyes from her book to smile at him, "Hello Draco."
She turned her eyes back to the book in her lap as everyone else turned their own onto her. There was a few moments before Hermione gathered her wits enough to sepak.
"Where's the rest of your entourage?"
"Exploring I suppose."
Harry glanced at Ron but was determined to let Hermione continue the conversation if it meant not starting up a blood feud in the train.
"How can we help you then?"
Draco smirked, "I had a question for those triplet companions of yours. I don't suppose you know where they are?"
Harry stood, "What do you want with them, Malfoy? All they want is to go to Hogwarts, leave them alone."
Draco rolled his eyes and his sneer returned full force, "Easy there, Potter. I was merely curious. Possibly I was concerned that the school would be deprived of at list one other passable pure blood."
"And what makes you think they're pure bloods?"
"Please. Airs such as Russell's are only found in pure blooded children."
Hermione glanced at him with her head quirked to one side as if a new piece of information had just been revealed to her and she was not quite sure where it fit in her puzzle just yet.
"They're not purebloods, Malfoy. I happen to know one of their father's was a half-blood."
Both Harry and Malfoy turned to fully face the Gryffindor girl:
"Exactly how do you know that?"
"Since when do you know that?"
The spared a brief disdainful glance at each other before turning back to the girl.
"I'm not stupid. I listen and I watch. I'm sure Malfoy will be able to rationalize it if he stops to think about it."
"Look. All I wanted was to see the little brat and give him some advice about Slytherin."
Ron snorted, "He's not going to be in Slytherin."
Malfoy smirked as he turned to fully face the red head, "Trust me. He'll be a Slytherin. I have learned to recognize them even before the Sorting Hat has glanced their way. To be honest I was somewhat shocked that Potter here ended up with the Lions. But I was young mistakes are to be expected."
The blond turned to leave and Ron slouched back in his seat as the door closed but Harry heard Hermione muttering to herself about difficult boys and their stupid rivalries. Apparently this meant something to Hermione and he vaguely remembered Lily mentioning her Uncle Draco.
He was out the door and following Malfoy before he could rethink it, "Malfoy!"
The blond actually paused and turned his hand in his pocket and Harry would bet ten galleons that the fingers were gripped tightly around the wooden handle of his wand. He raised his own up to show the empty palms though he was anxious to grip his own holly one.
"Look. Can we call it a truce? If one of them does end up in your house I would like to be able to talk to them without worrying about your hexing me."
Another carefully crafted snort, "Russell will be in Slytherin. No matter your sensibilities on the matter he has obviously been raised specifically for that though I will admit it does not apply to his sisters. What is their family name?"
"Truce?"
"Fine, Potter. Truce as long as Russell is in my house you will not be attacked by me or anyone by my orders."
"Or Lily or Sephy."
"Or his sisters. Fair?" With that the boy held out his hand and Harry met his eyes carefully.
Finally, Harry nodded and this time he accepted the proffered hand from the blond. Judging by the sudden muttering they were being carefully watched by their fellow students.
"There. Now what is their family name?"
"Don't know. They have not given the same one twice in the time I have known them."
Harry smirked at the furious look the blond sent his way but caught the amused twitch of his mouth. He sent a nod at the other teen before turning back to his compartment where he was met with a smiling Hermione and a dumbfounded Ron.
"What was that?!"
"I think he's right. There's a good chance one or more of them might end up in Slytherin. I don't want to get cut off because of some stupid rivalry that started when I was eleven."
"But he's Malfoy!"
"I know, Ron."
Hermione smacked the red head on the arm, "Harry's being very responsible at the moment. You could use to put aside your rivalry with him as well."
Luna's voice shocked the other occupants as she gave her two cents, "The nargles seem to have gathered close to both of you. It will be good to let them free."
The redhead folded his arms over his chest for a moment before reaching for one of the last chocolate frogs. Harry shook his head while Hermione smiled fondly. The redhead was impossible, but he would come around. He always did and likely always would. He was just a little prejudiced about everything. He'd get there though. He did with Lupin and with Hagrid. Malfoy was just one more lesson for Ron to learn.
Although to be fair Malfoy would likely have to learn to accept Ron as well. But… that was a problem for tomorrow.
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Your bird is still scary, just so you know. I think he was ready to bite off my hand when I opened the window on the train. Although it does seem like maybe you're closer to Hogwarts than my old place after all.
Your bet has been noted. Funnily enough Malfoy seems to agree with you that the boy is going to end up in Slytherin. I actually agreed to a truce with the blond for that reason.
I gotta get dressed for the Sorting Ceremony. I'll see talk to you soon!
Harry
P.S. Notice the lack of name at the top? If you won't use your name then neither will I.
P.P.S. I was going to stick my tongue out as I wrote that but I don't think it would come through.
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Russell had finally had enough, he turned to the only other boy in the compartment.
"Okay, have you heard enough about the latest fashionable ways to wear your robe, yet?"
"Merlin, yes. Are we getting out of here?"
"Please and thank you."
With that Jarold and Russell escaped with barely a goodbye to the four girls who were too focused on each other to really even notice their departure.
"I'm going to go find some of the other Puffs. You wanna come with?"
Russell shrugged, "I don't see why not. Always good to have a base in all of the houses, just in case, right?"
Jarold returned the shrug, "I'm pretty sure it's just because I haven't seen all of my friends yet, but sure."
With that the two boys headed down the hallways. The space between them quiet, not as though they had nothing to say, but rather as though they felt no need to say it. It was comfortable.
They eventually did find the Hufflepuff's friends, but due to the lack of seats Russell remained just long enough to learn names and share a few laughs before heading off on his own. He figured if nothing else he could find Harry and crew and join them.
He was caught in the halls by a first year girl who was near tears.
"It's my kitty! I don't know where she is! M-my new friends said my sister came by and she wants to see me but I can't go without Moonshine!"
"Moonshine? Your kitty?"
The girl nodded to him eyes wandering the corridors.
"Did you think that perhaps your sister has Moonshine?"
She shrugged, "No. Moonshine doesn't like Violet."
"Let's check, though. Just in case?"
He rolled his eyes as the girl began winding her way through the carriages, looking for the kitten along the way. They finally made it to the carriage and she hesitantly pushed open the door. She had barely looked inside before she shrieked and dove inside.
"MOONSHINE!"
Russell peaked his head in to see a white Siamese somewhat tolerating the potential smothering hazard of being hugged by an eleven year old.
The older girl, who he presumed was the older sister judging by the matching hair color rolled her eyes, "I told your friends to tell you I had her."
"I was worried!"
Russell cleared his throat, "Well I'm glad you found him. I'll be going now."
"Wait!"
Before he knew it he was being dragged into the room, "Violet, this is my new friend. He was the one to help me find Moonshine."
"She wasn't lost."
"But she could have been!"
"That's alright I'll just be off now."
He was pretty sure the girl called for him again but he slipped into the nearest compartment without waiting and was glad to hear her go back inside her sister's compartment.
"Well what do you know. I was just looking for you."
Russell gave a sigh but paid diligent attention to maintaining posture as he turned to face the occupants of his current hide out.
"Malfoy."
"Russell."
"To what do I owe the pleasure?"
There was the famous amused smirk, "I do believe I should be the one asking you that question. You did rush into my compartment after all."
Russell gave a mocking bow, really not in the mood for this after dealing with the crying girl, "I'll be happy to leave if my presence insults you so much."
"Sit. I wanted to talk with you regardless."
"My. What an honor."
The dark haired girl next to Malfoy spoke up, "Are you sure about him?"
"Trust me."
Russell turned his eyes to the girl determined to ask who she was when he was suddenly struck by recognition, he curbed his tongue before her name left his lips.
Malfoy's smirk only grew and Russell only held his exclamation through biting his tongue.
"Look, you need to learn that things like helping little girls and coddling your sisters are not going to get you far."
Russell took a step further in to the compartment, "I don't coddle my sisters. They can handle themselves. I do not need your help. I can choose who to help, when and where."
Without hesitation the dark haired boy ripped open the compartment door and closed it behind him. Determined more than ever to find somewhere safe to sit for the rest of the journey. Though judging by the number of robes he saw, there was not much time. With a sigh he turned to find his sisters once again. Might as well change now himself.
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The two older triplets took in the view of the castle with awe. It was far more impressive than any of Aunt Hermione and Uncle Draco's stories could have conveyed. Lily turned and placed a hand on her sister's arm.
"Use the charm, Sephy."
For a moment the younger girl blinked before realizing what her sister wanted. With a nod she moved her hand up to the chain that usually hid under her shirt.
"Oculi mutuo."
As she opened her eyes she had to gasp. The spell was dangerous and draining. They only used it as a last resort usually, but she understood her sister's advice at this moment. The view of the castle was something that everyone should see. No matter how fading.
Then she noticed the rocking waves and the shaking of the boat became even more pronounced. She let her hand fall as the comfortable darkness covered her again. Of course now she had to work even harder to ignore the rocking motion.
Sephy was beyond thankful as the boat scraped the bottom of the lake and they bumped against the rocky edge.
She was quick to leave the boat, exiting before her siblings to stand on solid ground. Eventually Russell took her hand and led her towards the sound of the voice she could only assume belonged to Professor McGonagall.
"You'll enter through here and wait in the hall until the doors open. From there we will begin the sorting and you'll find your house and family for the next seven years."
With that the doors closed and they were left once again in the silence as everyone waited anxiously for the doors to open again.
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I hear your minds clamoring
To be filled with something new
And now here I sit to sing
Of houses four and to you.
I offer this advice to the young
Take a stand be not afraid;
On your house be not hung
On rivalries and things made.
For you see the houses each
Possess a charm and a talent
One unique (and not to preach)
and designed in kind to represent.
Perhaps what you hold within
Is cunning and passionate wit
That come from the Slytherin
To seek that which you see fit.
Or you could be loyal and just
And sit at the table Hufflepuff
proud and full of hope and trust
And everyone can show their stuff.
Then again you may to the end
Be a brave and daring Gryffindor
Who stands for all those called friend
And lets no adventure be a chore
Or join those to whom word is law
Seeking knowledge across the land
In the wise old house of Ravenclaw
Where wisdom lends an extra hand
Those four options I'll seek in you
Glancing through the hidden mind
To find the house which fits true
And send it to sit among its kind.
Those be the four houses in a song
So that's the end and that's a wrap
Now come on down and put me on
For I am the best thinking cap!
There was an applause from those sitting while the first years shifted on their feet anxious to find their own houses and be done with it. The first girl was called and suddenly Russell wondered what name would appear on McGonagall's scroll for him and his sisters. They read through the entirety of the class one eleven year old after another going to join their house. The crying girl from the train joined her sister in Ravenclaw. Emily joined Hufflepuff and still their names were not called.
As McGonagall moved passed Granger, Malfoy, Potter, and Riddle, they grew more and more nervous. Finally they were the last three standing and the Transfiguration professor seemed to be confused by their last name as she called Lily forward. Something which Sephy could understand. They did not exactly look as though they were French.
"Villeneuve, Lily."
The hat fell on the red head of hair. The girl's impatience signaled only by the swinging of her legs as she waited. Her heels clicked against the wooden stool once, twice before she froze.
"GRYFFINDOR!"
The table burst into applause and Russell was unsurprised to see Harry screaming the loudest.
"Villeneuve, Persephone."
The younger girl allowed her brother to subtly guide her to the stairs, his words were whisper soft in her ear as he squeezed her shoulder.
"Two steps forward and then three stairs. The stool is right in front of you."
She nodded and began the walk forward, stumbling slightly over the first step to small laughter but managing to make it up to the stool without much trouble.
The hat was placed on her head and almost immediately Persephone's brow creased. She even rolled her eyes at one point. But seconds later she was sitting with a triumphant grin and the hat's words echoed through the room once again.
"GRYFFINDOR!"
She placed the hat on the stool and carefully made her way down the three steps. Following her sister's clear voice she managed to find an empty seat at the table between her and Harry. Grinning like a loon amidst the applause.
"Villeneuve, Russell."
This time the hat had a little longer to ponder. The boy sat with his back straight for a long moment before he nodded slowly to whatever the hat was saying. McGonagall's lips were pinched as she contemplated the boy on the stool. The boy's mouth curved into a slightly forced smirk as the rip around the brim opened wide.
"SLYTHERIN!"
The table applauded their newcomer but it was drowned in part by the sudden murmuring. Siblings rarely got placed in different houses. Twins even less so. One triplet to be in a different house was practically unheard of. For them to be placed in opposing houses was even more of a shock.
But the boy let his smirk stand as he handed the hat to the surprised woman before making his way towards the proud table. It wasn't his first choice, but it was not his last and damn if Russell was not going to make the most of this.
Above all of the noise a proud voice could be heard. Draco Malfoy turning to his friends and proclaiming "told you so."
(0,0)
You'll never believe it. You were right! Russell got sorted into Slytherin while Lily and Sephy were put into Gryffindor. Lily seems really upset, but Sephy's pulling through without a problem. I think she was kind of expecting it.
I was going to send you your winnings but hey I figure if you hang out with the Malfoy's then you must have a little bit of money, so I think I'll hang onto it for now.
(Just kidding, Hedwig's just tired and I don't want to send you a packaged filled with gold. I'll send it via Hogsmeade and their post office during our first weekend
Alright, I gotta go we actually start classes tomorrow. I hate it when the first is on Sunday. We have a full week of classes!
Sleep well or Good morning,
Harry
P.S. I'm still not sure how long this letter will take to reach you at this point. But I guess we'll see.
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Harry,
I feel that is rather immature of you. Would it not make more sense to remove your own name to compare the two?
I have no need for the money, feel free to do with it as you wish. You were right in that sense as I have plenty of my own.
The triplets will do credit to their houses and I feel that the difference will not turn them against one another. More so as I believe you would be more than willing to knock some sense into them should they act otherwise. I have always found the House system to be full of faults causing much disruption within the school day.
There is hope that the siblings separation will do the entire school good though I must confess I do not perceive much change.
Good morning to you I presume.
P.S. I do feel that post scripts are entirely unnecessary but I would like to inform you that I shall completely drop my initials as well in order to encourage your childlike resentment.
Okay~ Trying something new with the letters but I like how it turned out. Let me know what you think! I actually took the Pottermore test with my characters to see if the results were what I expected and these are the results that came up! Sorry for the late post, with any luck my computer will be up and running before the next post so I can be on time with it!
Thanks for the reading and the reviews everyone!
