At last the train stopped, and Lily, Adara, James, Sirius, and Remus stepped out of the compartment into a sea of students. An extremely hairy, giant of a man looked over the crowd.
"First years, over here," he called out gruffly. "First years."
James led the little group over to the giant. "Hello," he said, looking up at the man. "I'm James Potter."
"Nice to meet you," the giant replied. "I'm Hagrid. Rebeus Hagrid. Keeper of the keys and grounds at Hogwarts. Who are yer friends?" He nodded at the rest of the group from the compartment.
"That's Lily, the redhead; Adara, the other girl; Sirius, and Remus," James replied, pointing each person out to Hagrid.
"Ok, I'll be seein' you around," Hagrid told them, then raised his voice. "Ok first years, follow me to the boats. Only four to a boat."
All of the remaining students followed him to the edge of the lake, and got into old rickety boats with lanterns attached to the front. Adara, Lily, and two other girls were in one boat, and Remus, James, and Sirius joined a plump boy with a nose like a rat's in another boat.
"All set?" Hagrid asked, and the boats slowly set off across the lake. They rounded a bend and caught sight of a magnificent Castle. With torrents and lights glowing in windows, it was as if Hogwarts was inviting the first years closer so they could have a better look. It looked like something straight out of a movie. The first years gasped in amazement as the boats landed on the other side of the lake. They climbed out, staring at the huge school in front of them, and started up the path to the front doors.
Hagrid knocked three times on the door with the huge bronze knocker. A man with long hair and an equally long beard answered. "Ah, Hagrid!" He exclaimed joyfully. "I see you've brought us a fresh crop of first years! Perfect! Follow me everyone!"
The first years followed him across the flagged stone floor. Behind a door to the right, voices from the upperclassmen could be heard. The first years were led to an empty chamber off the hall. The wizard spoke again. "Welcome to Hogwarts! Before the banquet begins, you will all be sorted into houses." He went on to explain about the houses and point system. Lily had learned all about this on the train ride from Adara. "I'll return shortly for you," the wizard finished and walked out of the chamber, his long purple robes swishing behind him as he closed the door.
"That was Professor Dumbledore," Adara explained to Lily. "He's the transfiguration professor." Lily nodded, and the door opened again, Professor Dumbledore entering and nodding to the first years.
"Come now!" He said excitedly. "The sorting is about to begin! Don't be nervous, you'll be fine!" He assured them as he ushered the first years out of the chamber. He led them into the Great Hall. Four long tables were set, and banners were hanging on the walls. The ceiling, bewitched to look like the sky, according to Hogwarts, A History, was dark blue and sprinkled with stars. A stool sat in front of the tables, and a hat was placed on the stool. It was dirty and shabby, and all of a sudden it broke out in song, singing about the founders of the school, and which qualities each one valued for their own houses. When the hat was finished, Professor Dumbledore instructed the students to sit on the stool and put the hat on when their name was called.
Then, he began reading names off a scroll, calling students up alphabetically. Sirius became the first Gryffindor, followed by a Hufflepuff, then a Slytherin, and finally Adara was called. Confidently, she walked up and sat on the stool, the Sorting Hat covering her eyes. After a moment, the Hat shouted "Gryffindor!" across the Great Hall. Applause from the table Sirius sat at erupted, and Adara walked over to sit with her new house. Two people later, Lily was called. After several minutes of debating, the Hat announced that Lily was in Gryffindor. She hurried over to sit with Adara and Sirius. As the Sorting continued, Remus, James, the rat-nosed boy from the boat (who Lily found out was named Peter Pettigrew), another boy, and three more girls were also sorted into Gryffindor.
After all of the first years were sorted, The extremely old wizard in the center of the staff table stood and began a long-winded speech about how great this year was going to be and how exciting the first years should be. He reminded the older students not to go into the Forbidden Forest and that the Quidditch season would start soon. Then came an announcement for everyone, although no one was paying attention anymore since they were all hungry and tired of listening to the headmaster talk for so long. "Lastly," old Professor Dippet announced. "All student must note that the new tree planted on the lawn is an extremely dangerous and precious Whomping Willow. If anyone gets too close to it, it will attack. So please stay away from it, as I'm sure Madam Pomfrey does not want to replace any eyeballs this term. So with that having been said, Lets eat."
He clapped his hands and trays full of food appeared on the table. Lily had never seen so much food in her entire life. There was enough food for at least ten Christmas dinners with her entire family. And such a variety too! There was goose, turkey, pheasant, beef, ham, and chicken. For sides there were mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, Au Gratin potatoes, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, corn, vegetable medley, rolls, biscuits, salad, fruit salad, a jell-o salad, cranberries, applesauce, and a whole lot more. Lily's mouth was watering before she had even started helping herself to the food. She filled her plate and began eating, not realizing how famished she actually was.
As they ate, Lily found out about her fellow Gryffindors. The girls were Colette, Elita, and Rainia. The other boy's name was Holden. Colette was a tall, blond haired, brown-eyed girl with a charming smile. Elita had dark brown hair and was constantly joking around. Both were from wizarding families.
The third girl, Rainia had come from the muggle world like Lily. However, in Rainia's case it had been under much worse circumstances. Blue eyes shifting uncomfortably, she told the group how her muggle father had walked out on her witch mother when she was pregnant with her. Her mum had tried to find work in the wizarding world, but there weren't too many positions available to a pregnant woman. So Rainia's mother moved to the muggle world where she lived on welfare for three years, until she met a man who helped them financially, and eventually married him. Her new stepfather was abusive towards Rainia, and when her mum told him that they were witches, he left them, taking all their possessions with him. They went back to living on welfare with her mother working two eight-hour shift as a waitress. Social services finally decided she wasn't a suitable guardian, so they sent Rainia to live with her biological father and stepmother. With three half brothers and a half sister, Rainia was treated more like a housekeeper than as the long-lost daughter she was. Eventually, she ran away. She tried to find her mother, but no one seemed to know were she had moved too. Rainia was taken by Social Services and placed in a foster home. For three years she was shuffled from foster home to foster home, until she received her letter from Hogwarts. Luckily, her current foster parents were understanding and supported her acceptance to Hogwarts. Lily and the others were shocked at her story, and immediately befriended her.
Holden had dirty blond hair and sky blue eyes. He too had come from a muggle family and had no idea he was magical. He and Peter had sat together on the train, so he knew that Peter had come from a wizarding family. After dinner was done, dessert appeared on the tables. Filling up on cakes, cookies, tarts, and pastries, Lily, James, Sirius, and Remus told the others about themselves. Before too long, dessert was done and the new Gryffindors were escorted up several flights of stairs by a prefect. They came to a portrait of an extremely large woman, who asked them "Password?" when they came and stood in front of her. Lily was shocked. James hadn't said anything about talking pictures. She looked over at him, he shrugged and mouthed "Sorry." She nodded and entered the common room. It was a circular room with a fireplace, tables, and comfy armchairs. Lily decided that they must be in one of the Towers, and was directed to the first year girls dormitory. When they opened the door, they found their belongings at the foot of each four-poster bed. Lily changed into her pajamas and yawned, not realizing until that moment just how tired she was. She fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow, feeling scared, yet secure, surrounded by new friends and ready to begin her new life as a witch.
A/N: OK…Lets see. Thank you for everyone who reviewed:
Calypso: Thanks, and nice work catching my thank-you mistake. Sorry about that, it gets kinda confusing remembering which people I've thanked.
Friend to the Spiders: What train rides? I'm confused. But thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.
Ti: Good eye! I am going to make Dumbledore headmaster second year and up, even though that isn't entirely correct. (Also, you didn't sound mean, and if you did, oh well, I've got to learn to take criticism). About Petunia, Thank you. I figure something like that would change someone, and I kinda like to think that she might not have always been a complete and total bitch, even if she actually was.. Of course you can be in it. I'm always in need of new characters. I've almost recovered completely so Yeah! Thank you so much for liking it.
Bijou/star/JackThePumpkinKing: I'm glad, Thank you very much.
Hippogriffs-rock: Thank you Did this chapter answer your question about Mr. Potter?
Musicizdbest: Thank you, I appreciate it.
Bookworm: Great! Thanks a lot.
Everyone: Thank you all so much for reading, reviewing (those of you who have that is), and being patient. I decided I want to post a chapter a week, so I have time to do other stuff besides write (Like going to class, working, and of course, playing tennis). So look for chapter seven on Tuesday or Wednesday. Keep reading and Please keep reviewing. Also, if you have any questions or ideas, you can write them on a review, or you can e-mail me at Holey22002@Yahoo.com. Thank you all.
"First years, over here," he called out gruffly. "First years."
James led the little group over to the giant. "Hello," he said, looking up at the man. "I'm James Potter."
"Nice to meet you," the giant replied. "I'm Hagrid. Rebeus Hagrid. Keeper of the keys and grounds at Hogwarts. Who are yer friends?" He nodded at the rest of the group from the compartment.
"That's Lily, the redhead; Adara, the other girl; Sirius, and Remus," James replied, pointing each person out to Hagrid.
"Ok, I'll be seein' you around," Hagrid told them, then raised his voice. "Ok first years, follow me to the boats. Only four to a boat."
All of the remaining students followed him to the edge of the lake, and got into old rickety boats with lanterns attached to the front. Adara, Lily, and two other girls were in one boat, and Remus, James, and Sirius joined a plump boy with a nose like a rat's in another boat.
"All set?" Hagrid asked, and the boats slowly set off across the lake. They rounded a bend and caught sight of a magnificent Castle. With torrents and lights glowing in windows, it was as if Hogwarts was inviting the first years closer so they could have a better look. It looked like something straight out of a movie. The first years gasped in amazement as the boats landed on the other side of the lake. They climbed out, staring at the huge school in front of them, and started up the path to the front doors.
Hagrid knocked three times on the door with the huge bronze knocker. A man with long hair and an equally long beard answered. "Ah, Hagrid!" He exclaimed joyfully. "I see you've brought us a fresh crop of first years! Perfect! Follow me everyone!"
The first years followed him across the flagged stone floor. Behind a door to the right, voices from the upperclassmen could be heard. The first years were led to an empty chamber off the hall. The wizard spoke again. "Welcome to Hogwarts! Before the banquet begins, you will all be sorted into houses." He went on to explain about the houses and point system. Lily had learned all about this on the train ride from Adara. "I'll return shortly for you," the wizard finished and walked out of the chamber, his long purple robes swishing behind him as he closed the door.
"That was Professor Dumbledore," Adara explained to Lily. "He's the transfiguration professor." Lily nodded, and the door opened again, Professor Dumbledore entering and nodding to the first years.
"Come now!" He said excitedly. "The sorting is about to begin! Don't be nervous, you'll be fine!" He assured them as he ushered the first years out of the chamber. He led them into the Great Hall. Four long tables were set, and banners were hanging on the walls. The ceiling, bewitched to look like the sky, according to Hogwarts, A History, was dark blue and sprinkled with stars. A stool sat in front of the tables, and a hat was placed on the stool. It was dirty and shabby, and all of a sudden it broke out in song, singing about the founders of the school, and which qualities each one valued for their own houses. When the hat was finished, Professor Dumbledore instructed the students to sit on the stool and put the hat on when their name was called.
Then, he began reading names off a scroll, calling students up alphabetically. Sirius became the first Gryffindor, followed by a Hufflepuff, then a Slytherin, and finally Adara was called. Confidently, she walked up and sat on the stool, the Sorting Hat covering her eyes. After a moment, the Hat shouted "Gryffindor!" across the Great Hall. Applause from the table Sirius sat at erupted, and Adara walked over to sit with her new house. Two people later, Lily was called. After several minutes of debating, the Hat announced that Lily was in Gryffindor. She hurried over to sit with Adara and Sirius. As the Sorting continued, Remus, James, the rat-nosed boy from the boat (who Lily found out was named Peter Pettigrew), another boy, and three more girls were also sorted into Gryffindor.
After all of the first years were sorted, The extremely old wizard in the center of the staff table stood and began a long-winded speech about how great this year was going to be and how exciting the first years should be. He reminded the older students not to go into the Forbidden Forest and that the Quidditch season would start soon. Then came an announcement for everyone, although no one was paying attention anymore since they were all hungry and tired of listening to the headmaster talk for so long. "Lastly," old Professor Dippet announced. "All student must note that the new tree planted on the lawn is an extremely dangerous and precious Whomping Willow. If anyone gets too close to it, it will attack. So please stay away from it, as I'm sure Madam Pomfrey does not want to replace any eyeballs this term. So with that having been said, Lets eat."
He clapped his hands and trays full of food appeared on the table. Lily had never seen so much food in her entire life. There was enough food for at least ten Christmas dinners with her entire family. And such a variety too! There was goose, turkey, pheasant, beef, ham, and chicken. For sides there were mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, Au Gratin potatoes, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, corn, vegetable medley, rolls, biscuits, salad, fruit salad, a jell-o salad, cranberries, applesauce, and a whole lot more. Lily's mouth was watering before she had even started helping herself to the food. She filled her plate and began eating, not realizing how famished she actually was.
As they ate, Lily found out about her fellow Gryffindors. The girls were Colette, Elita, and Rainia. The other boy's name was Holden. Colette was a tall, blond haired, brown-eyed girl with a charming smile. Elita had dark brown hair and was constantly joking around. Both were from wizarding families.
The third girl, Rainia had come from the muggle world like Lily. However, in Rainia's case it had been under much worse circumstances. Blue eyes shifting uncomfortably, she told the group how her muggle father had walked out on her witch mother when she was pregnant with her. Her mum had tried to find work in the wizarding world, but there weren't too many positions available to a pregnant woman. So Rainia's mother moved to the muggle world where she lived on welfare for three years, until she met a man who helped them financially, and eventually married him. Her new stepfather was abusive towards Rainia, and when her mum told him that they were witches, he left them, taking all their possessions with him. They went back to living on welfare with her mother working two eight-hour shift as a waitress. Social services finally decided she wasn't a suitable guardian, so they sent Rainia to live with her biological father and stepmother. With three half brothers and a half sister, Rainia was treated more like a housekeeper than as the long-lost daughter she was. Eventually, she ran away. She tried to find her mother, but no one seemed to know were she had moved too. Rainia was taken by Social Services and placed in a foster home. For three years she was shuffled from foster home to foster home, until she received her letter from Hogwarts. Luckily, her current foster parents were understanding and supported her acceptance to Hogwarts. Lily and the others were shocked at her story, and immediately befriended her.
Holden had dirty blond hair and sky blue eyes. He too had come from a muggle family and had no idea he was magical. He and Peter had sat together on the train, so he knew that Peter had come from a wizarding family. After dinner was done, dessert appeared on the tables. Filling up on cakes, cookies, tarts, and pastries, Lily, James, Sirius, and Remus told the others about themselves. Before too long, dessert was done and the new Gryffindors were escorted up several flights of stairs by a prefect. They came to a portrait of an extremely large woman, who asked them "Password?" when they came and stood in front of her. Lily was shocked. James hadn't said anything about talking pictures. She looked over at him, he shrugged and mouthed "Sorry." She nodded and entered the common room. It was a circular room with a fireplace, tables, and comfy armchairs. Lily decided that they must be in one of the Towers, and was directed to the first year girls dormitory. When they opened the door, they found their belongings at the foot of each four-poster bed. Lily changed into her pajamas and yawned, not realizing until that moment just how tired she was. She fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow, feeling scared, yet secure, surrounded by new friends and ready to begin her new life as a witch.
A/N: OK…Lets see. Thank you for everyone who reviewed:
Calypso: Thanks, and nice work catching my thank-you mistake. Sorry about that, it gets kinda confusing remembering which people I've thanked.
Friend to the Spiders: What train rides? I'm confused. But thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.
Ti: Good eye! I am going to make Dumbledore headmaster second year and up, even though that isn't entirely correct. (Also, you didn't sound mean, and if you did, oh well, I've got to learn to take criticism). About Petunia, Thank you. I figure something like that would change someone, and I kinda like to think that she might not have always been a complete and total bitch, even if she actually was.. Of course you can be in it. I'm always in need of new characters. I've almost recovered completely so Yeah! Thank you so much for liking it.
Bijou/star/JackThePumpkinKing: I'm glad, Thank you very much.
Hippogriffs-rock: Thank you Did this chapter answer your question about Mr. Potter?
Musicizdbest: Thank you, I appreciate it.
Bookworm: Great! Thanks a lot.
Everyone: Thank you all so much for reading, reviewing (those of you who have that is), and being patient. I decided I want to post a chapter a week, so I have time to do other stuff besides write (Like going to class, working, and of course, playing tennis). So look for chapter seven on Tuesday or Wednesday. Keep reading and Please keep reviewing. Also, if you have any questions or ideas, you can write them on a review, or you can e-mail me at Holey22002@Yahoo.com. Thank you all.