Chapter 2
Slytherin?
A/N: Ok all! Here's the second installment. Thank you to all the nice people who reviewed my story and for your suggestions. To Dark Unicorn, I would like to say, thanks, I'm trying really hard to keep everyone in character. I don't usually write a lot about Draco, so I'm not very good at his character.( I'm not evil like he is ~_~;;;;) Also, special thanks to Goldengurl, who suggested a name for the new girl, which I've decided (with Adam's help of course) I'm going to use. OK, enough chitchat, onto the story. By the way, I hope this chapter doesn't suck, cause I don't personally think it's up to my writing capabilities (I wrote it early this morning cause I had nothing better to do).
Reaching the train station just outside of Hogsmeade, they all got off the train.
" Firs' years! Firs' years, this way! "
Harry and crew turned to see the towering Hagrid with his lantern, stomping through the crowd. He spotted them and waved.
" All right there 'Arry? Ron? 'Ermione? "
They waved back at him as the new girl asked " Who's that? He's HUGE!"
" That monster would be Hagrid, " Malfoy said as he sidled up behind them. " He's a giant who dabbles in illegal creatures. "
" A giant? That's soooo tight! I've never met a giant before! " she exclaimed.
Malfoy stopped walking and raised an eyebrow in confusion, and mumbled something " tight....???? ".
Harry took this as his cue to drag the girl away from Draco. " Come on, let's go find a carriage. "
" Harry, doesn't she have to go with the first years? " Hermione asked pointedly.
" She's a fifth year, Hermione, not a first year, " Harry replied, a bit confused.
" Yes, but it's her first year here, so shouldn't she go with the first years? " she answered, pointing at her.
" Actually, Hermione's got a point, " the girl said. " First year is first year, so I'll just follow...Hagrid did you say his name was? "
" But- " Harry protested.
" I'll be fine! Know what, Ron'll come with me, won't you Ron? " she said smiling.
" Huh? " he asked, paying attention to the conversation now.
" Come on! " she said, pulling him away.
" Huh- ok.....um.....bye Harry! " he said, looking back at him and shrugging.
" Let's go find a carriage, then, " Hermione said, taking his hand and practically dragging him away.
Having reached the Castle, everyone walked through the giant doors, and proceeded to the Great Hall.
It looked splendid as usual, the ceiling reflecting the night sky; a full moon and partially cloudy skies. They all sat down at their respective tables, and waited until Professor McGonagall entered with the first years.
The doors to the Great Hall swung open, and McGonagall strode in with the first years, all of which looked absolutely petrified.
Harry remembered that; the fear of not getting put in a house, the worry of whether you'd completely embarrass yourself that year.
" Hey, " Ron said as he quietly slipped into a seat next to Harry.
Harry nodded at him, then looked back at the throng of first year students. He could just make out the new girl, mostly owing to the fact that she was so much taller than the rest of them. He waved sheepishly at her, and she spotted him, smiled, and waved back. He flushed pink.
Ron rolled his eyes and elbowed him. " Is it just me, or does someone fancy Katherine? " he whispered, with a smirk on his face.
" No- wait. Katherine? Who's Katherine? " Harry asked.
" God Harry, don't be so dense. That's her name, " Ron said, shaking his head.
" How'd you know her name? "
" She told me. " Ron said simply.
" When? "
" On the boat across the lake. "
" Why?! "
" Maybe cause I asked, but that's just a guess. Geez Harry, what's with the questions? " Ron asked, a little uncomfortable.
" She never told me her name..." he mumbled.
" Cause you never asked- "
" Shutup Ron, it's about to start... " Harry grumbled, as he turned to face the head table. Ron smirked and followed suit.
Professor McGonagall had placed the Sorting Hat on the stool, and everyone leaned forward in their seats, eagerly awaiting its song.
The brim of the hat opened, and it began to sing.
" Oh, I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat,
Hello! How do you do?
Upon your head I shall sit,
And pick a house for you.
It's in your mind where you shall be,
And I can pick and seek.
Put me on your head, real snug,
So I can take a peek!
You could be put in Slytherin,
Where power seekers lie,
Or perhaps in Gryffindor,
Where you'll find bravery by and by.
Maybe in gentle Hufflepuff
You'll find that you belong,
Or else you'll be in Ravenclaw,
There, smart ones can't go wrong.
So let's begin, put me on,
I'll put you in a place
Where you'll succeed and learn a lot,
And not be a disgrace! "
They all clapped as the hat finished its song. Then everyone became quiet again as they waited for it to begin.
" When I call your name, " Professor McGonagall informed the first years, " you will come and sit on the stool, and put the sorting hat on your head, understand? "
A few nodded, while the others were too shaken to do anything.
" Ackerly, Adair! " McGonagall called.
A short girl with blonde hair walked shakily up to the stool, sat down, and put the hat on her head, which, she complained later " messed up her hair ".
There was a moment of pause, then-
" HUFFLEPUFF! " shouted the hat.
She smiled and took the hat off and went to sit with the other Hufflepuffs, who all cheered and clapped.
" Berezo, Nicholas! "
" SLYTHERIN! " shouted the hat, and Nicholas walked to their table and sat down across from Draco, amid Slytherin cheers.
" Corral, Amelia! "
" RAVENCLAW! "
The Ravenclaw table clapped as Amelia came to sit down with them.
It went on until " Freeman, Cacey! " became the first new Gryffindor. She was a bubbly girl, with black glasses, and short hair. The Gryffindors cheered as she took a seat next to Ginny.
5 Gryffindors, 2 Slytherins, and 3 more Hufflepuffs later........
" Maxwell, Michiko! "
A short haired, oriental looking girl, stepped up to the stool, and just barely put the hat on when it screeched " SLYTHERIN!! "
She grinned, and waved at one of the other waiting first years.
Then, " Maxwell, Sachiko! "
Harry did a double take as a girl who looked almost exactly like the Maxwell before her, except with a very long braid down her back, sat on the chair, and exactly as her sister had had happen, the hat screamed " SLYTHERIN!! ", and she gave a whoop, and ran to sit with her sister.
After what seemed like forever, the last first year (" Yuy, Umeko!") was sorted ("GRYFFINDOR!"), only the new girl was remaining.
Harry got a sickening feeling in his stomach. What if she wasn't supposed to be sorted? What if she wasn't even supposed to be here? What if she lied to them and was really....(bumbum buuummmmm!) a teacher?!
Dumbledore stood up and tapped his glass for quiet.
" Before the feast commences, I would like to make an announcement, " he said, with a twinkle in his eye.
" As you can see, we seem to have another student still standing, " he said, gesturing to Katherine. " I'd like to introduce you to her. This is Professor Snape's god daughter and niece, Katherine. "
Harry's eyes went huge at the news of this, while Ron doubled up in silent laughter. Malfoy on the other side of the room could also been seen sharing Harry's expression.
" She'll be joining us this year. She's in fifth year, and will be sorted into a house. So without further to do, Katherine, would you be so kind as to try on the hat? " he said kindly.
" Sure thing, sir! " she grinned, and jumped onto the stool and jammed the hat on her head.
Harry glanced over at the Head Table, where he could see Snape shaking his head.
The Hall became quiet. Everyone watched Katherine, who was looking around happily, grinning like a Cheshire cat. The hat seemed to be taking its time with her.
Finally, it said " SLYTHERIN! ", and you could hear " HA! In your face, Potter! " coming from the direction of the Slytherin table along with many cheers. Harry glared at the floor.
" Well, with that done and taken care of, " Dumbledore spoke, standing up again, " let the feast begin! "
The tables filled with food, and everyone began eating.
Harry picked at his food, and finally pushed it away all together.
" Honestly, Harry, you're not still brooding over that Katherine, are you? " Hermione sighed, taking a sip of Pumpkin juice.
" Someone jealous? " Ron asked nonchalantly, stuffing his face with mashed potatoes.
" NO! I'm just saying......nevermind, " Hermione grumbled, turning pink. She went back to talking to Ginny.
" Hey, Harry? I think Hermione fancies you, " Ron whispered.
" No, you think? " Harry snapped, surprising himself.
Ron raised an eyebrow. " Excuse me...."
Harry sighed. " Sorry 'bout that Ron. I know. That would explain how she was acting today. But it's just....why'd she have to be put in Slytherin? "
" Ohhhh, " Ron said knowingly. " Well.......since you're already kinda her friend, it really shouldn't be anything to worry about. "
" It's not that I'm worried about, " Harry muttered. " It's Malfoy. "
" Oh, come one, why would she choose that big-headed prat over you? " Ron exclaimed. " You're captain of the Quidditch team-"
" So's Malfoy, remember? "
" .......oh yeah......um....you're the Boy who lived-"
" - and is currently living with a couple of magic hating muggles. "
"...................you're cute? "
Harry stared at him for a sec, then asked " Ron, what do you think of Lavender? "
" She's got a nice ass, why? "
Harry nodded, apparently satisfied. " Just checking. "
Ron looked confused for a sec, then glared at Harry and said " That's not what I meant! What I'm saying is that you have many admirable traits and I'm sure she's fall for you in a second. "
Harry gave a small smile. " Thanks, Ron. "
Then Ron smacked him over the head.
" OW! What the fuck was that for?! " he hissed, rubbing his head.
" For thinking I was gay " he said simply, and went back to his dinner.
Harry shook his head and looked over to the Slytherin table. He could see Katherine, but she didn't look to happy. Maybe it was Draco rambling on next to her.
The feast ended with them all singing the school song (which they hadn't done in a long time), then the prefects were to lead the first years to the dorms.
Hermione stood up very important like and collected all the first years.
" Harry? Aren't you coming? " she asked when she saw that only Ron was following her.
" Huh? Uh, I'll catch up with you, hold on......" he said, and made his way over to the Slytherins before she could ask any more questions.
He spotted her, and called " Katherine! "
She turned, smiled, and walked over.
" Sup, Harry? " she said.
" Um........nothing...much....? " he said, hoping he had answered correctly.
" Cool. "
Apparently so.
" Yeah. "
He shuffled his feet a bit. " So....you're in Slytherin, eh? " Stupid question, he criticized himself.
" Yeah, kinda sucks though, " she sighed, looking kind of dismal. " I didn't really want to be in it. "
" Really? " he asked, surprised, " I would have thought since you were related to Snape-"
" Who, Uncle Sev? " she asked. " Naaa, I'm not really into that dark arts crap. I guess it's probably because I have the blood of a Snape, and all the Snape's have been in Slytherin, it figured it would be best to put me there, " she shrugged.
" But, hey, I gotta get going. I'll probably talk to you tomorrow morning, 'kay? "
" Ok, Katherine. "
" Please, Katherine is so damn formal. You can call me Kat, " she said, and waved goodbye. " C'ya 'round, Potter! "
" Bye....." he said, still pink, as he waved back.
He practically floated up to Gryffindor Tower, followed, unknown to him, by the eyes of 2 very ticked girls.
Ok, so what did you think? I REALLY hope it didn't suck. Did I totally make it stupid by making Katherine related to Snape? If I did, tell me, so I can re-write the second chapter and make it better. Is everyone still in character? Your reviews help me to make the story better, so if this isn't what you wanna see happening, TELL ME, and I'll do my best to do better. Ok, I think that's it...OH YEAH, almost forgot, those people who I sorted all all friends of mine, or else they came out of my eight grade yearbook. Michiko and Sachiko are nicknames for 2 of my best friends. Nicholas is just someone in band that I know. And the sorting hat song? All mine, with the help of a rhyming words dictionary. Ok, I'ma go now...later.
Slytherin?
A/N: Ok all! Here's the second installment. Thank you to all the nice people who reviewed my story and for your suggestions. To Dark Unicorn, I would like to say, thanks, I'm trying really hard to keep everyone in character. I don't usually write a lot about Draco, so I'm not very good at his character.( I'm not evil like he is ~_~;;;;) Also, special thanks to Goldengurl, who suggested a name for the new girl, which I've decided (with Adam's help of course) I'm going to use. OK, enough chitchat, onto the story. By the way, I hope this chapter doesn't suck, cause I don't personally think it's up to my writing capabilities (I wrote it early this morning cause I had nothing better to do).
Reaching the train station just outside of Hogsmeade, they all got off the train.
" Firs' years! Firs' years, this way! "
Harry and crew turned to see the towering Hagrid with his lantern, stomping through the crowd. He spotted them and waved.
" All right there 'Arry? Ron? 'Ermione? "
They waved back at him as the new girl asked " Who's that? He's HUGE!"
" That monster would be Hagrid, " Malfoy said as he sidled up behind them. " He's a giant who dabbles in illegal creatures. "
" A giant? That's soooo tight! I've never met a giant before! " she exclaimed.
Malfoy stopped walking and raised an eyebrow in confusion, and mumbled something " tight....???? ".
Harry took this as his cue to drag the girl away from Draco. " Come on, let's go find a carriage. "
" Harry, doesn't she have to go with the first years? " Hermione asked pointedly.
" She's a fifth year, Hermione, not a first year, " Harry replied, a bit confused.
" Yes, but it's her first year here, so shouldn't she go with the first years? " she answered, pointing at her.
" Actually, Hermione's got a point, " the girl said. " First year is first year, so I'll just follow...Hagrid did you say his name was? "
" But- " Harry protested.
" I'll be fine! Know what, Ron'll come with me, won't you Ron? " she said smiling.
" Huh? " he asked, paying attention to the conversation now.
" Come on! " she said, pulling him away.
" Huh- ok.....um.....bye Harry! " he said, looking back at him and shrugging.
" Let's go find a carriage, then, " Hermione said, taking his hand and practically dragging him away.
Having reached the Castle, everyone walked through the giant doors, and proceeded to the Great Hall.
It looked splendid as usual, the ceiling reflecting the night sky; a full moon and partially cloudy skies. They all sat down at their respective tables, and waited until Professor McGonagall entered with the first years.
The doors to the Great Hall swung open, and McGonagall strode in with the first years, all of which looked absolutely petrified.
Harry remembered that; the fear of not getting put in a house, the worry of whether you'd completely embarrass yourself that year.
" Hey, " Ron said as he quietly slipped into a seat next to Harry.
Harry nodded at him, then looked back at the throng of first year students. He could just make out the new girl, mostly owing to the fact that she was so much taller than the rest of them. He waved sheepishly at her, and she spotted him, smiled, and waved back. He flushed pink.
Ron rolled his eyes and elbowed him. " Is it just me, or does someone fancy Katherine? " he whispered, with a smirk on his face.
" No- wait. Katherine? Who's Katherine? " Harry asked.
" God Harry, don't be so dense. That's her name, " Ron said, shaking his head.
" How'd you know her name? "
" She told me. " Ron said simply.
" When? "
" On the boat across the lake. "
" Why?! "
" Maybe cause I asked, but that's just a guess. Geez Harry, what's with the questions? " Ron asked, a little uncomfortable.
" She never told me her name..." he mumbled.
" Cause you never asked- "
" Shutup Ron, it's about to start... " Harry grumbled, as he turned to face the head table. Ron smirked and followed suit.
Professor McGonagall had placed the Sorting Hat on the stool, and everyone leaned forward in their seats, eagerly awaiting its song.
The brim of the hat opened, and it began to sing.
" Oh, I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat,
Hello! How do you do?
Upon your head I shall sit,
And pick a house for you.
It's in your mind where you shall be,
And I can pick and seek.
Put me on your head, real snug,
So I can take a peek!
You could be put in Slytherin,
Where power seekers lie,
Or perhaps in Gryffindor,
Where you'll find bravery by and by.
Maybe in gentle Hufflepuff
You'll find that you belong,
Or else you'll be in Ravenclaw,
There, smart ones can't go wrong.
So let's begin, put me on,
I'll put you in a place
Where you'll succeed and learn a lot,
And not be a disgrace! "
They all clapped as the hat finished its song. Then everyone became quiet again as they waited for it to begin.
" When I call your name, " Professor McGonagall informed the first years, " you will come and sit on the stool, and put the sorting hat on your head, understand? "
A few nodded, while the others were too shaken to do anything.
" Ackerly, Adair! " McGonagall called.
A short girl with blonde hair walked shakily up to the stool, sat down, and put the hat on her head, which, she complained later " messed up her hair ".
There was a moment of pause, then-
" HUFFLEPUFF! " shouted the hat.
She smiled and took the hat off and went to sit with the other Hufflepuffs, who all cheered and clapped.
" Berezo, Nicholas! "
" SLYTHERIN! " shouted the hat, and Nicholas walked to their table and sat down across from Draco, amid Slytherin cheers.
" Corral, Amelia! "
" RAVENCLAW! "
The Ravenclaw table clapped as Amelia came to sit down with them.
It went on until " Freeman, Cacey! " became the first new Gryffindor. She was a bubbly girl, with black glasses, and short hair. The Gryffindors cheered as she took a seat next to Ginny.
5 Gryffindors, 2 Slytherins, and 3 more Hufflepuffs later........
" Maxwell, Michiko! "
A short haired, oriental looking girl, stepped up to the stool, and just barely put the hat on when it screeched " SLYTHERIN!! "
She grinned, and waved at one of the other waiting first years.
Then, " Maxwell, Sachiko! "
Harry did a double take as a girl who looked almost exactly like the Maxwell before her, except with a very long braid down her back, sat on the chair, and exactly as her sister had had happen, the hat screamed " SLYTHERIN!! ", and she gave a whoop, and ran to sit with her sister.
After what seemed like forever, the last first year (" Yuy, Umeko!") was sorted ("GRYFFINDOR!"), only the new girl was remaining.
Harry got a sickening feeling in his stomach. What if she wasn't supposed to be sorted? What if she wasn't even supposed to be here? What if she lied to them and was really....(bumbum buuummmmm!) a teacher?!
Dumbledore stood up and tapped his glass for quiet.
" Before the feast commences, I would like to make an announcement, " he said, with a twinkle in his eye.
" As you can see, we seem to have another student still standing, " he said, gesturing to Katherine. " I'd like to introduce you to her. This is Professor Snape's god daughter and niece, Katherine. "
Harry's eyes went huge at the news of this, while Ron doubled up in silent laughter. Malfoy on the other side of the room could also been seen sharing Harry's expression.
" She'll be joining us this year. She's in fifth year, and will be sorted into a house. So without further to do, Katherine, would you be so kind as to try on the hat? " he said kindly.
" Sure thing, sir! " she grinned, and jumped onto the stool and jammed the hat on her head.
Harry glanced over at the Head Table, where he could see Snape shaking his head.
The Hall became quiet. Everyone watched Katherine, who was looking around happily, grinning like a Cheshire cat. The hat seemed to be taking its time with her.
Finally, it said " SLYTHERIN! ", and you could hear " HA! In your face, Potter! " coming from the direction of the Slytherin table along with many cheers. Harry glared at the floor.
" Well, with that done and taken care of, " Dumbledore spoke, standing up again, " let the feast begin! "
The tables filled with food, and everyone began eating.
Harry picked at his food, and finally pushed it away all together.
" Honestly, Harry, you're not still brooding over that Katherine, are you? " Hermione sighed, taking a sip of Pumpkin juice.
" Someone jealous? " Ron asked nonchalantly, stuffing his face with mashed potatoes.
" NO! I'm just saying......nevermind, " Hermione grumbled, turning pink. She went back to talking to Ginny.
" Hey, Harry? I think Hermione fancies you, " Ron whispered.
" No, you think? " Harry snapped, surprising himself.
Ron raised an eyebrow. " Excuse me...."
Harry sighed. " Sorry 'bout that Ron. I know. That would explain how she was acting today. But it's just....why'd she have to be put in Slytherin? "
" Ohhhh, " Ron said knowingly. " Well.......since you're already kinda her friend, it really shouldn't be anything to worry about. "
" It's not that I'm worried about, " Harry muttered. " It's Malfoy. "
" Oh, come one, why would she choose that big-headed prat over you? " Ron exclaimed. " You're captain of the Quidditch team-"
" So's Malfoy, remember? "
" .......oh yeah......um....you're the Boy who lived-"
" - and is currently living with a couple of magic hating muggles. "
"...................you're cute? "
Harry stared at him for a sec, then asked " Ron, what do you think of Lavender? "
" She's got a nice ass, why? "
Harry nodded, apparently satisfied. " Just checking. "
Ron looked confused for a sec, then glared at Harry and said " That's not what I meant! What I'm saying is that you have many admirable traits and I'm sure she's fall for you in a second. "
Harry gave a small smile. " Thanks, Ron. "
Then Ron smacked him over the head.
" OW! What the fuck was that for?! " he hissed, rubbing his head.
" For thinking I was gay " he said simply, and went back to his dinner.
Harry shook his head and looked over to the Slytherin table. He could see Katherine, but she didn't look to happy. Maybe it was Draco rambling on next to her.
The feast ended with them all singing the school song (which they hadn't done in a long time), then the prefects were to lead the first years to the dorms.
Hermione stood up very important like and collected all the first years.
" Harry? Aren't you coming? " she asked when she saw that only Ron was following her.
" Huh? Uh, I'll catch up with you, hold on......" he said, and made his way over to the Slytherins before she could ask any more questions.
He spotted her, and called " Katherine! "
She turned, smiled, and walked over.
" Sup, Harry? " she said.
" Um........nothing...much....? " he said, hoping he had answered correctly.
" Cool. "
Apparently so.
" Yeah. "
He shuffled his feet a bit. " So....you're in Slytherin, eh? " Stupid question, he criticized himself.
" Yeah, kinda sucks though, " she sighed, looking kind of dismal. " I didn't really want to be in it. "
" Really? " he asked, surprised, " I would have thought since you were related to Snape-"
" Who, Uncle Sev? " she asked. " Naaa, I'm not really into that dark arts crap. I guess it's probably because I have the blood of a Snape, and all the Snape's have been in Slytherin, it figured it would be best to put me there, " she shrugged.
" But, hey, I gotta get going. I'll probably talk to you tomorrow morning, 'kay? "
" Ok, Katherine. "
" Please, Katherine is so damn formal. You can call me Kat, " she said, and waved goodbye. " C'ya 'round, Potter! "
" Bye....." he said, still pink, as he waved back.
He practically floated up to Gryffindor Tower, followed, unknown to him, by the eyes of 2 very ticked girls.
Ok, so what did you think? I REALLY hope it didn't suck. Did I totally make it stupid by making Katherine related to Snape? If I did, tell me, so I can re-write the second chapter and make it better. Is everyone still in character? Your reviews help me to make the story better, so if this isn't what you wanna see happening, TELL ME, and I'll do my best to do better. Ok, I think that's it...OH YEAH, almost forgot, those people who I sorted all all friends of mine, or else they came out of my eight grade yearbook. Michiko and Sachiko are nicknames for 2 of my best friends. Nicholas is just someone in band that I know. And the sorting hat song? All mine, with the help of a rhyming words dictionary. Ok, I'ma go now...later.