Gryffindor!
Wild applause rang out from the Gryffindor table especially from the girls sitting. Louis, placed the hat carefully back on the chair and sat down on the down on the Gryffindor table. He was located right next to Hermione, as it was the only free seat.
'Let the feast begin' said Dumbledore, as the food magically appeared.
'Hi' said Harry and Ron to Louis.
Louis smiled and replied 'Pleased to meet you'.
Hermione and Ginny were quite affected by the arrival of Louis. He had a partial veela like affect on them. Hermione was the first to greet him.
'Hello' she said 'My name's Hermione Granger' and extended her hand.
Instead of shaking it, Louis held it between his thumb and fore finger as if was priceless crystal and brushed his lips against her knuckles. 'Charmed, Mademoiselle Granger'
Hermione's heart fluttered, as she withdrew her hand, quite astonished. Ginny giggled, waving she said 'My name is Ginny Weasley'. He dipped his head slightly in acknowledgement and replied 'A pleasure'.
Harry and Ron were extremely upset. This newcomer had successfully wowed their loves, not to mention most of the girls who were staring wide mouthed at Louis by this time. Harry trusted Ginny and felt quite secure, but Ron, he was a different matter.
'May I have the honor of knowing your names gentlemen?' he addressed Harry and Ron.
'Ron Weasley' said Ron.
'Harry Potter' said Harry.
'Excellent to meet your acquaintance Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley' said Louis.
Harry was stunned not a single mention about his scar. Usually, when people saw or heard his name they immediately reacted and tried to locate his scar. But this new comer did no such thing. Shrugging he attacked the food. Ron was eating like a hungry hoard of barbarians, picking up a drumstick and tearing of the meat.
Louis however carefully chose a fork and knife, and with a style that could be classified as an art carefully ate his food. Most saw him grimace as he realized the 'uncivilized' scene around him.
'I beg, your pardon sir, would you mind not eating with such profound err, gusto' he finally told Ron who was indulging himself.
Ron looked up shocked, so did the other three. Hermione and Ginny giggled, no one had admonished Ron on his table manners before. Ron turned red, and immediately curbed his enthusiastic eating, but compared to Louis he was still eating much like a barbarian.
Harry admired Louis now he had all the class and sophistication of an aristocrat. Yet he was humble, kind and tactful. He decided he could learn a thing or two and started to imamate Louis's eating style, much to the chagrin of Ron.
'So, where are you from?' said Hermione breaking the silence.
'France' he replied.
'Oh!' said Ginny 'Paris!'
'No, Mademoiselle, quite in the rural part' he replied. Ginny, blushed at the 'Mademoiselle'.
'My dear Sir' he addressed Harry 'would you find it convenient to educate and familiarize me with the etiquette and conduct that is desirable in this institution?'
Harry nearly spilled his pumpkin juice when he heard the sentence. Was he just addressed as Sir? Thinking quickly he answered in the affirmative.
'I am grateful, I believe there is much that I have to learn about this culture' Louis said shaking his head. He picked up the goblet and rorated it in little circles. He then put it o his lips. Eyes closed he moved the liquid though his mouth and then swallowed.
'Quite, Satisfactory, may I inquire to the nature of this drink?' he asked nobody in general.
'Pumpkin Juice' Ron answered grudgingly.
'Pumpkin Juice?' Louis raised his eyebrows. These people took juice, with lunch?
'Louis, in which school were you in earlier?' Hermione asked.
'I am afraid I did not have the opportunity, for the unique experience of boarding school. I was privately tutored' he said simply, his voice with a hint of regret.
'So, why did you come here?' asked Harry.
'My family and I believed, that it would provide an interesting and greatly required appendage to my experience' he replied.
Nearly-headless-nick chose that moment to greet Louis.
'Hello, I am Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, resident Gryffindor ghost' said NHN.
Louis bowed 'It's an honor to meet you your Excellency'.
NHN beamed it had been years since he had been treated with such respect. He was about to reply when Dumbledore got up 'Now that we have been fed and watered, a few announcements'.
'The forbidden forest is still forbidden. Mr. Filch has put up a new simplified list of banned items, which can be found outside his office. As you all know Voldemort is still around (the entire hall flinched), but has posed no threat to Hogwarts. Therefore Hogsmeade visits will resume from his year. Now, I believe you have had a tiring day, please move to your dormitories' he finished and sat down.
Students began to move around. Ron, Hermione, Harry and Ginny pinned on their prefect badges and moved to get the first years settled. Seamus and Dean helped Louis to the common room, giving him a vivid tour of the castle as they went in that direction.
Harry and Ron went up to the sixth year dorms. They went inside to see everyone had settled in. The room had been increased in size to accommodate Louis.
'Ah! Gentlemen you have retuned' said Louis.
'Louis, would you please not be so formal!' said Harry.
'Have I committed an error?' he said slightly taken aback.
'No, no' said Harry quickly 'It's just that we address each other by our first names if we are friends'
'Ah! I comprehend what you are attempting to enlighten me about' he said. "I should in future then refer to you as, Harry'. The Harry part came out with some effort.
'Yes' said Ron 'Me as Ron, Seamus, Dean, Neville'. Ron pointed out there dorm mates as he spoke.
'Excellent, I believe I will enjoy it here' said Louis 'Ron'.
'Well, I don't know about you guys but I'm sleeping' said Seamus, who let out a yawn. Harry, Ron and Neville agreed, so Louis and Dean had to give in. The lights were turned off and the entire dorm went into a deep sleep.
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Author's Note: Yes, Yes I know its small. I'll put up a bigger one next time. I need some reviews to push me along though! So please review.