Uh… yeah, college is hetic. That's the only excuse I've got for the long-long-long absence. Sorry. ^_^

Oh, just in case you guys haven't noticed, I'm going to be switching this story back and forth between crossover-status and just a Harry Potter Fan Fiction. It's more Harry Potter than One Piece from here on, honestly, and I may get more readers if it's on the HP list. It shouldn't mess anything up on your 'story watch' list thingy.

Anyway, now she's being sorted. Draco gets the shock of a lifetime and then starts making some little 'mistakes' every once in a while as he forgets that his twin sister isn't the obedient little girl purebloods were supposed to be. Oh, this will be fun.

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Sorting

Hagrid was shocked, of course, when the rain suddenly stopped along with the wind. The storm continued to rage but they were untouched aside for the rocking boats because of the choppy water. The students all looked around in amazement, some looking to Hagrid only to see his own surprise and guess he wasn't the one to do it.

Phoenix chuckled lightly, taking her hood down. "Shouldn't be such a miserable first-day now." She said.

"A spell. It has to be. Oh I can't wait to learn magic!" The girl was obviously muggle-born, one of those who didn't know a bit about magic until she got her letter. She was literally bouncing in her seat.

"So you're a transfer student?" Another first-year asked, looking to Phoenix. "My mother told me that only one staff member and first-years do this."

"I guess you can say I was home-schooled. I taught myself. But my sis wants to go, so I figured I'd see what the big deal was." Phoenix shrugged, jerking her head back to say that her sister was in a boat in back.

Talk soon broke out about houses. Hagrid spoke up to make sure they got the stereotypes right for the different houses.

"Gryffindor – for the brave and the daring. Ravenclaw – for the witty, clever sort. Hufflepuff – for the fair, loyal, and friendly. And Slytherin – for the determined. Mind you, they're not all bad in Slytherin. They could be determined to make their families proud, determined to take care of their siblings."

"Merlin was in Slytherin." Phoenix put in. "And he's a very famous and was a very influential muggle-rights activist."

"Muggle?" A muggle-born student asked.

"It's our name fer those wi'out magic." Hagrid explained. "Ah single word rather than 'those without magic' over an' over again. Muggle-born students are witches and wizards born of two completely muggle parents."

"Oh yea, a guy in green robes came through saying that he was a really superior guy cuz he was pureblood." Another student said. "But we told him Dumbledore said there was no difference between muggle-born and pureblood. We all have magic."

"Right he is." Hagrid nodded. "Being muggle-born does not make you inferior and don't let anyone tell you different."

"Hay, hay, so what are you?" Another student from another boat asked Phoenix. Then he froze and backtracked. "If you don't mind me asking, that is."

"If I had the choice, I'd go by 'Smith' and claim to be muggle-born. Make my brother stay the hell away from me. Biggest git you'll see at this school. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the one going around claiming he was some sort of 'god' because of his blood status." Phoenix chuckled. "Sadly, Fudge himself insists that Aqua and I go by our real names. Probably thinks he can claim he was the one that found us and earn another fancy donation from Daddy Dearest."

Because of a last-minute spell cast by Phoenix as an afterthought, they were all completely dry as they entered the Great Hall. McGonagall's eyes went wide and she instantly knew that it was Phoenix's doing. Giving her a grateful glance, she led them all to stand in a group in front of the slightly raised area that the professors sat at. A stool and a hat were in front of them which she stood next to.

Draco, as usual, watched as the first-years got sorted and singled out those he deemed worthy of giving a second glance. But at the mention of one specific name, he spun around in his seat so fast that he nearly fell over.

"Aquila Malfoy." The old hag called in the same tone that she did all the others as if she was no one special.

The girl that took a seat on the stool had bright near-white blond hair. Her face was slightly red because of the commotion her last name caused and she was trying her best to keep her eyes down, probably trying to ignore all the stairs she was getting.

"Well hello." The hat chuckled. "A strong one, I see. Obon. Hmm…. Not as easy to place as your elder brother… not at all. Brave enough to put Godric Gryffindor to shame… Loyal as well. But a smart one. Oh yes. I know where to put a sharp mind such as yours. RAVENCLAW!" He yelled.

"AQUA!" A 6th year yelled, waving his arms like a madman. "Over here, Aqua."

"We got Aqua!" A 7th year cheered. "JOIN US, ANGEL!"

"BOOYAKASHA!" About ten students of different ages grunted. Booya-kah (like a crow)-sha (like shaman)

Draco couldn't take his eyes off his little sister. She was five when she was kidnapped, just a little girl that enjoyed wrapping her tiny little arms around him and their parents. They'd play together often, just being two years apart. While his twin sister preferred sitting in the lap of her godfather and pretending she could understand what he was doing with his potions, he and Aquila would run around and play like normal children.

"And for our late-arrival who I trust will be welcomed with open arms no matter what house she gets put in." McGonagall stated. Though with how welcomed Aquila had been to Ravenclaw despite her family name and the fact that Phoenix was already friends with the Potter Trio, and of course the fact that Snape would probably kill the first Slytherin to so much as look at her wrong… she wasn't very worried. She doubted any Huffelpuff would cause her trouble if she were to go there. "Phoenix Malfoy."

Draco did a double take and his question on how the hell it was possible was answered by Dumbledore standing.

"Phoenix, would you please lift the spell you have on your elder brother?" He requested.

"Awe, but his reaction was priceless…" Phoenix pouted in return, crossing her arms as she sat down. Then she huffed slightly. "Release."

As if flipping a switch her hair and eyes changed. Draco suddenly saw a completely different girl. Her hair was nearly white and her eyes were the same dull grey as him and his father. She stuck her tongue out at Dumbledore.

"Draco Malfoy, Angel Granger." Pansy stated. "I believe you've met…" Her control slipped as she started to snicker. "Save me, Phoenix!" She cried, still laughing her ass off.

"MERLIN!" The hat yelled as soon as it was placed on her head. "Gonna make history, you are. The first mage sense Merlin himself! Got the stuff to go in any house, I see. Braver than the entire Gryffindor house put together, more determined and witty than both Ravenclaw and Slytherin combined. Fair and friendly. Where to put you?" His face scrunched up more than anyone had ever seen it. "You have loyal friends in all the houses." He paused. "Ah, it seems determination is your key quality. So how about we repeat history with you, Phoenix? SLYTHERIN!"

"Boo!" The three other houses complained loudly.

"FUCK YES!" Triplet Slytherin 7th years screamed, jumping up and standing on their seats. "We got Phoenix!"

"An-gel! An-gel! An-gel!" Nearly twenty Slytherin students chanted, pounding their fists onto the table to make more noise.

"Oh no you don't." Pansy grinned, yanking Phoenix to sit next to her as she walked past. "I need a bodyguard, damn it."

"From him?" Phoenix chuckled. "You really haven't been training, have you?"

"Hello Angel Granger." Draco stated, looking as though he was struggling to keep sitting.

She smiled innocently, propping her head on her hand. "What's the matter? I thought you were going to run straight to the Ministry and claim I apparated while underage?"

"I think he may have hit his head when you kicked him for no reason at all." Pansy chuckled. "Was Lucius Malfoy also under an illusion spell?"

"Of course. I wanted to enjoy my night, not put up with him sitting behind me knowing who I was." Phoenix answered. She chuckled, snatching a grape from Pansy's plate and tossing it in the air, catching it in her mouth.

"You knew!" Draco shouted, jumping up and pointing a finger. "You knew who we were!"

"Yes, I found out what family I belonged to over the summer. Leo wanted to see Mother, though at the time we thought we were looking for a grave of course." Phoenix shrugged. She glanced to her friend. "Pansy, does he always jump up and scream the obvious like a lunatic?"

"You'll get used to it." Pansy chuckled as she put a pile of fruit on Phoenix's plate. "You'll be bunking with me, by the way. Unless there's a spare single. Unlike the other houses, Slytherin's rooms are doubles and singles, a couple triples. They're smaller, of course. But I personally can't imagine sharing a room with eleven other girls, can you? I mean, strangers. Normal girls. Bad enough I get looked at like I'm mental whenever I go for a run."

"Oh you're going to be doing a hell of a lot more than running." Phoenix chuckled. "So are Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest over there."

"So long as I am not too dead to go to class." Pansy compromised. "And any injuries are healed when training is over."

"Fair enough." Phoenix chuckled.

"You KNOW her?" Draco seethed, glaring daggers at Pansy. "How long have you known my sister, Pansy?"

"Get over yourself, Draco. We didn't even know she was a damn Malfoy until everyone scattered trying to find your mum's grave." Pansy retorted, uncaring.

Draco froze, his eyes darting to his sister. "You thought Mother was gone? And how can you not know you're a Malfoy?"

"Open your ears, Draco, because I don't like repeating myself." Phoenix stated, setting her fork down and looking at him. "I don't give a shit about you, Father, blood purity or any of that bullshit. If Leo hadn't wanted to visit Mother's grave, I would still be Phoenix Smith right now. I want nothing to do with Father and have absolutely nothing against telling him so to his face after I kick him twice the distance I did you at the World Cup."

He jumped to his feet, losing his temper. "I am your older brother, Phoenix. I will not have you speaking to me like that!"

"Not for long." Phoenix shrugged, grinning happily. "I'll get disowned soon enough."

"And how do you figure that?" Blaise chuckled after yanking Draco back into his seat. He grimaced inwardly, foreseeing himself playing 'mediator' for a long time as his little cousin learns how to be a good big brother.

"I dunno. Probably find a muggle born to date or something." Phoenix shrugged.

"You? Date?" Pansy grinned.

Phoenix half-choked on her juice. "Oh shut up! You're supposed to be on my side."

"I am, but you're a fighter, not a player." Pansy chuckled. "Didn't you purposefully swim into the Sea-King infested waters to get those love-struck marines to stop proposing to you?" Then she started to snicker as Phoenix sulked. "Oh relax, we'll figure something out."

Hay, if my Dad turned out to be a prick like Lucius, I'd be trying to figure out the fastest way to get my ass disowned, too. Lol. And hay, this is a 2K chapter! Yey. That makes up for half a month of absence, right? Anyway, what do you want to see happen next? Please review.