Soon the three had changed into their robes and the train began slowing down before it finally stopped. Looking out the window there was a sign that said Hogsmeade on the platform. There was also an abnormally large man with a big brown beard. Everyone then got off the train. Right then, first years this way please said the man. Come on then, don't be shy. As they got off Mabel went red in the face at the sight of Ron Weasley, and he did the same at the sight of her. Hi Hagrid said a boy with black hair. Ello Arry said the large man named Hagrid. Hagrid then turned towards a nervous looking boy and pointed towards the ground. Oy!, is that your toad? TREVOR! shouted the boy as he leapt for the toad. Well then, follow me ter the boats said Hagrid.

They followed him out of the station to the end of a lake. No more than four in one boat said Hagrid. They all began climbing onto the boats. Dipper, Mabel, and Pacifica were on a boat with Ron. Mabel and Ron found it hard to look at each other without feeling embarrassed. Then the boats began gliding across the water by themselves. After a couple of minutes they saw in the distance a massive castle. Whoa, I din't know the place was so massive said Ron. I've read that there are over a thousand magical rooms in there said Pacifica. Some great, some not so great.

Soon they arrived on dry land and Hagrid began leading them into an underground passage. Then they arrived at what they assumed was the first floor where an old witch in green was waiting. Thank you Hagrid, I will take them from here said the witch. Hagrid then walked through the doors and the old witch turned towards the students. Welcome to Hogwarts she said. I am Deputy Headmistress Professor McGonagall. In a few moments you will be joining the older students for the start of term supper, but before you can take your seats you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. While you are here your house will be like your family. Your achievements will earn you points, while rule breaking might result in losing points. At the end of the year the house with the most points will be awarded the house cup. And let me tell you, it's about time Gryffindor won. Now wait here while we get everything ready. She then walked through the doors. All of a sudden a bunch of people came through the walls and were floating in the air. You could see through some of them. It seemed as though these people were ghosts. I say we give peeves another chance said one of them. Balderdash! he's had too many said another. Ooh, first years said another. I look forward to seeing you in my house said another. Professor McGonagall walked back out. It is time she said.

They all walked into a large dining room where there were four long tables full of students. There was also a table at the front where the teachers were sitting. Right in the center of the table was the headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Looking up they saw a bunch of floating candles and saw that the ceiling was painted as if there wasn't one there as what they saw was the night sky. McGonagall then addressed the first years. The sorting hat shall determine which house you will be in. A battered dirty hat that was sitting on a stool stool suddenly formed a tear like a mouth and 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 folks 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!"

Almost everyone in the room burst into applause. When I call your name you will come forth and I will place the sorting hat on your head said McGonagall. Then you will be put into your house. She then pulled out a piece of paper and began reading the names in alphabetical order. Hannah abbott was placed into Hufflepuff followed by Susan Bones. Terry Boot was in Ravenclaw along with Mandy Brockleburst. Lavender Brown was put in Gryffindor, Millicent Bullstrode was put in Slytherin, Michael Corner was put in Ravenclaw along with Stephen Cornfoot. Vincent Crabbe was put in Slytherin along with Tracey Davis. Kevin Entwhistle was put in Hufflepuff along with Justin Finch Fletchley. Seamus Finnegan was put in Gryffindor, Anthony Goldstein was put into Ravenclaw, Gregory Goyle was put in Slytherin along with Daphne Greengrass. Hermione Granger was put in Gryffindor, Wayne Hopkins, was put in Hufflepuff along with Megan Jones. Sue Li was then sorted into Ravenclaw. Things got interesting when Neville Longbottom forgot to take the hat off his head after he was sorted into Gryffindor. He ran up and down the hall before it was finally removed which caused most of the students to laugh. Isabel Macdougal was put in Ravenclaw, Ernest Macmillan was put in Hufflepuff, Draco Malfoy was put in Slytherin, Roger Malone was put in Hufflepuff, Lily Moon was put in Gryffindor. Things really started to get tense when Professor McGonagall called the name Northwest Pacifica. Pacifica was shaking slightly. She was worried she wouldn't make it to Gryffindor. She sat on the stool and the large sorting hat covered her eyes. It then started laughing into her ear. If I made a list of my top ten easiest sorting decisions you would barely make the final spot. GRYFFINDOR! Pacifica sighed in relief as she took off the hat and walked over to the Gryffindor table. Theodore Nott was then put in Slytherin along with Pansy Parkinson. The Pines twins began sweating when the Patil Twins, Padma and Parvati were sorted into different houses. Padma in Ravenclaw and Parvati in Gryffindor. This proved that is was possible for family members to be in separate houses. Pines Mabel said Professor McGonagall. Mabel had the hat over her head and sat there for ten minutes. She was the longest student yet. The hat was contemplating between all four of the houses until it finally shouted GRYFFINDOR! Mabel was still nervous as she took off the hat and sat down at the table. Pines Mason said Professor McGonagall. Dipper of course had to have McGonagall hold his brown hat so it wouldn't get in the way. He sat under the hat praying for Gryffindor. Well if you seem positive said the hat. GRYFFINDOR! The twins breathed a sigh of relief as Dipper sat down at the table and put his hat back on. Many students were mumbling when McGonagall said the name Potter Harry. Dipper and Mabel truly did feel sorry for what he had to go through. When he was placed in Gryffindor every single student in the house began shouting loudly. Some of them were even yelling WE'VE GOT POTTER! WE'VE GOT POTTER! Oliver Rivers was then put in Hufflepuff, Sophie Roper was put in Slytherin, Dean Thomas was put in Gryffindor, Lisa Turpin was put in Ravenclaw. Weasley Ronald said Professor McGonagall. Mabel was nervous once again. She new that she must have Ron and crossed her fingers, hoping he wouldn't be in a different house. She was relieved when he was put in Gryffindor. He sat down right beside her and the two went back to feeling weird. Finally the sorting was over when Blaise Zabini was sorted into Slytherin.

Before the meal could begin Dumbledore got up to say a few words. Dipper and Mabel anticipated he would lead them in saying grace. Nitwit, blubber, oddment, tweak said Dumbledore. They had no idea what the heck he was talking about. Then all of a sudden several of the empty dishes were covered in mountains of food. The Pines twins had never seen this much food in one place before. Everybody in the great hall started to dig in and load their plates. The food was some of the best food they had ever tasted and there was so much of it. Mabel and Ron began to feel less awkward as they got to know each other. All across the hall students and teachers were getting to know each other more as they ate their food. They Pines twins along with Pacifica soon made friends with Ron's three older brothers along with Harry. They didn't dare mention he who must not be named in front of him as they didn't want to make him cry. They found out that Fred and George were known for mischief but their heart was always in the right place. The prefect Percy also had a kind heart but was very strict. He told Fred and George that if they didn't want Gryffindor to start off the year with negative points then they should shut up about convincing Dipper and Mabel to join their army of mischief making. The last thing this school needs is two pairs of troublesome twins he said. He's trying to become minister of magic one day said Ron. Oh really, then maybe you can put in a good word in for me to become the headmistress once you are in office said Pacifica. Study hard enough and I might consider you said Percy. Then the ghosts appeared in the hall again. One of them flew over to the Gryffindor table and introduced himself as Sir Nicholas De Mimsy Porpington. I've heard of you, you're Nearly Headless Nick sad Ron. Nick looked annoyed. I would prefer it if you called me Sir Nicholas he said. Nearly headless, how can you be nearly headless? asked Hermione. Like this said Nick. He then turned his head to the left revealing it was hanging on by a thread. Dipper who had a mouthful of turkey threw up in disgust. Oh dear, Filch is not going to be happy that he has to clean that said Percy. What the heck is wrong with you? asked Dipper. Instead of showing us while we were eating you could have just used your words. I prefer not to talk about how it happened said Nick. I certainly hope you can win us the house cup this year. Slytherin's won it six years in a row and it's starting to go to the Baron's head. After he flew away Ron changed the subject discussing his brothers that left Hogwarts. Bill and Charlie were both made head boy and prefect. Charlie went so far as to become the captain on the Gryffindor quidditch team. Bill was currently a curse breaker in an Egyptian Gringotts and Charlie worked with dragons in Romania.

Soon after the main course was finished the empty plates were filled again with mountains of desert. Dipper and Mabel knew that they were living the sweet life for as long as they were students at Hogwarts. If they thought the sweets on the Hogwarts Express were delicious then the deserts in the great hall were like a slice of heaven. The soon found out that Fred and George were beaters for the house team and they hadn't won the quidditch cup since Charlie was in his third year.

Soon all of the plates were licked clean and Dumbledore stood up to say a few words. I have a few start of term notices I would like to point out. Firstly Our caretaker Mister Filch has asked me to remind you that magic is not to be used in the corridors in between classes. All of the objects from Zonko's joke shop are off limits. If you wish to know what other items are not permitted there is a list of them in Mr Filch's office. A notice to all first years and a reminder to anybody in years above is that the dark forrest is strictly forbidden to all students. This year the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not with to die a tragic death. Hogsmeade is out of bounds to anyone below the third year. We would also like to introduce our new defense against the dark arts teacher Professor Quirinus Quirrell. All of the students clapped before Dumbledore continued. Taking over his old role as Muggle studies teacher is Professor Charity Burbage. The students all clapped again. Before you all go to bed we shall sing the school's main theme. Dumbledore drew his wand and conjured lyrics as he allowed the students to sing at their own pace.

Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald,
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling,
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot.

By the time the song was over it was time for the prefects to lead the first years to the dormitories. All of the first year Gryffindors followed Percy out of the great hall. He led them into a large room with several staircases. They also saw several paintings where the people inside were moving. It's really easy to get lost so stay close said Percy. Then some of the students felt something knock them over but couldn't see anything. There was then a cackling laugh. Peeves, a poltergeist said Percy. A ghost that wasn't as transparent as the others appeared and laughed. Ooh, i'm going to have some fun with these firs-ties said Peeves. Go away Peeves, or the Baron will hear about this said Percy. Peeves blew a raspberry and them and flew away. Peeves isn't like the ghosts said Percy. He's always causing trouble, the Bloody Baron is the only one he fears. He won't even listen to us prefects. I wouldn't be surprised if we were late for class because of him said Pacifica. Soon they reached the end of a long hallway where there was a painting of an obese woman. Password? she asked. Caput Draconis said Percy. The painting then swung open revealing a hole. Everyone climbed through the hole and ended up in what looked like a living room. This is the Gryffindor common room said Percy. Boys dormitories up the stairs to your left, girls same to the right. You'll find all of your belonging are already up there with the exception of your owls whom are in the owlery. If there's anything important you need to point out, specifically a lost item then feel free to write on the notice board. Please keep in mind that you are not to leave this common room after hours. Does anybody have any questions? Mabel raised her hand. Are we allowed to leave the common room to go to the bathroom? she asked. Because I have to pee. The school usually gives some leeway for situations like this said Percy. But try to keep track of how many times it happens because some might start suspecting that you're looking for an excuse to roam the grounds at night. Percy then got out a piece of parchment and drew a small map that led to the nearest toilet. He instructed Mabel to only go to the bathroom and back and to try not to take any detours. Mabel then stepped out of the room while everyone else went up to the dorms. In the boys dorm Dipper noticed a rat in a cage next to Ron's bed. Oh that's Scabbers, he used to be Percy's until mum got him an owl for becoming a prefect said Ron. Does Percy miss Scabbers? asked Dipper. He was reluctant to hand him over and made me promise to take good care of him said Ron. I don't blame him, I don't know what i'd do without Trevor said Neville Longbottom.

A little ways outside Gryffindor tower Mabel was walking to the bathroom. In her mind every room in the school was magical and thought the bathroom would be just like that. When she walked into the the girls bathroom she couldn't see anything spectacular about it and assumed the magical property was that it brought good luck. After locking herself in the stall she pulled down her pants and panties and sat down on the toilet. She let out a sigh of relief as she began peeing. I am honored to be urinating in a magic toilet she said out loud. Soon she was done and after wiping herself dry she flushed the toilet and began to wash her hands. On her way back she ran into some trouble. There was a cat and Mabel bent down to pet it. Oh hello there, your'e a cute little kitty. Led me right to her Mrs. Norris said a voice. A grumpy, ugly looking old man arrived and grabbed her by the hand. Who are you? asked a frightened Mabel. Caretaker Argus Filch, you will do well to remember it said the man. Haven't even been here one day and already your breaking rules. Let's see what your head of house has to say about this.

Filch led her to a room Mabel hadn't seen yet and knocked on the door. The person who opened the door was Professor McGonagall. I found this first year wandering through the corridor said Filch. I'll leave her to you ma'am. Mabel followed Professor McGonagall into her office. You better have a good excuse to stop me from putting you in detention on day one said McGonagall. I wan't doing anything wrong, I was just going to the bathroom said Mabel. And how do I know this isn't an excuse to get out of trouble? asked McGonagall. Mabel then handed her the map. Well, I can obviously tell that this is Mr Weasley's handwriting said McGonagall. I apologize for the confusion Ms Pines. Professor McGonagall then led Mabel back up to the common room.

Mabel walked into the girls dormitories to find Pacifica gazing out the window. Your'e thinking about my brother aren't you? teased Mabel. Your one to talk, I saw the way you looked at that Weasley kid said Pacifica. Not wanting to push the issue Mabel just go into bed with her cat Posy and went to sleep. Little did they know that in the dormitory across from them Dipper was looking out the window thinking about Pacifica. He was snapped out of his thoughts when Ron started mumbling in his sleep. M-m-Mabel.

Author's note: I am aware that in the actual first book Dumbledore never addresses the new staff. What i'm actually doing is correcting a plot hole that J.K Rowling missed. In the second book we don't witness it happen because Harry and Ron are in detention. From book three onward it they start doing it.

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