Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. And none of the characters are mine expect Gwen and her family. Yeah and in the book I think James Potter was an only child or they just never really talked about his side. Please r-r I took a lot of time out of my classes *evil grin* please just take a minute and honestly tell me what you think. Thanks. I know this kind a short but let my tell u the others r longer and you'll like the short ones again

Chapter 5

The Sorting Hat

Gwen was asked to go with the first years to get sorted, she also wasn't very happy about this. They entered the great hall and she noticed how noisily the four tables were talking, she also noticed the four tables as Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Gryffindor. Gwen catch Harry's eye and winked at him who smiled back. People began to star at Gwen, talking about her dark attire and appearance. She heard the words Death-Eater and Dark Witch thrown around a lot, mostly from the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff table. The Gryffindor just stared while the Slytherins wickedly smiled.

Gwen and the 1st years got to the front with out much noise. She noticed someone's eyes were upon her. She turned around and met eye to eye with the same blonde boy from the train. He smiled at her and quickly looked down at his plate. The names were already starting to be called. She really didn't notice any of it until Gwen was woken up by the calling of her own name.

She walked up to the stool. The school soon noticed she wasn't a 1st year and the room began to murmur with gossip, all about her. Gwen couldn't help but turn around and wink at Harry and then growling at everyone else. Harry laughed a little and mouthed her good luck.

The hat was put upon her head lightly. "Yes, a relative of Potter? I have been waiting for you. Not a first year. A little late aren't we? No matter you're here not. Yes I see it all. You are much like your cousin, Harry. You could be great in Slytherin. But I see you want to be with Harry. You two remind me of Alison and James. Yes I think that will work just fine." The hat was quiet for a second before yelling, "GRYFFINDOR!"

Harry was the first to shot out of her seat. He shouted to her from his seat, "You did it, you did it!" The whole table was clapping loudly and Gwen knew Harry had bragged to them that she was his cousin. A person could have sworn that Harry was a proud father or an older brother with the look in his face. But soon her eyes fell onto the Slytherin table as she walked to her new house. Draco seemed depressed and Gwen wondered why.

Harry almost jumped on Gwen as she sat down. Hermione and Ron both smiled at her. Hermione hugged her and said "Finally! Another girl in the group!" This made Gwen laugh a bit. She felt pity for Hermione for having to deal with Harry and Ron these past years. Gwen didn't know much about Ron but by what Harry told her of their adventures. She truly pitied Hermione.

"Now let the feast begin" Dumbledore bellowing voice spread over the hall. Delicious food appeared on each table and the welcome back feast soon came and went. Harry, Gwen, Ron, and Hermione all walked back to the Gryffindor tower silently. All of the 4 teenagers were full beyond their limit and a few were a bit sleepy.