*sobs* I know that last chapter was sad…(sobs). Well, we'll read about Oliver again soon. Well now, it's back to school again! Well everyone knows how it is going to Hogwarts and all, so we'll skip that part and start off in the arrival at Hogwarts. Enjoy!
Prefect Ceremony
When the Hogwarts Express arrived at Hogsmeade, as usual Hagrid would take the first years across the waters to Hogwarts, to have a visual of the school. And of course, others go straight to the school with their hats on. Alex was definitely nervous.
"Ah! Alex! Where's yer sister? Been waitin' long ter see her!" Hagrid asked.
"Oh Hagrid! Hold on a second. Win!" Alex yelled.
"Where do I go?" Winnie asked.
"See him? That's Hagrid. He'll bring you to school. I'll be there waiting at school. Now go!" Alex pointed at Hagrid as Winnie ran off. She was breathing heavily. "Aww crap! The Prefect Ceremony will start right after the Sorting Ritual!"
"Alex calm down. Relax. You'll just go up in front of the school and receive a pin! Relax!!!" Hermione told her. They all left Hogsmeade to get to school.
Once they arrived, they went straight to the Great Hall which was decorated with the usual welcoming décor. The candles floating above the tables, the golden plates, and the golden goblets. Everyone sat down as they waited for the first years to come in. As usual, Professor McGonagall leads them. Everyone noticed a big difference, the Defense against Dark Arts teacher, was Professor Lupin, Not Mad-Eye Moody.
"Hey look! Professor Lupin's here!" Ron pointed. Professor Lupin waved at Harry and all his friends.
"Finally! I hope they just keep him instead of changing again." Said Kris.
"Hey where's Malfoy?" Alex wondered. Suddenly a pale face boy sat down beside Harry.
"Malfoy." Harry said.
"Potter." Draco answered. Then they went silent. Suddenly, the two big doors of the Great Hall opened with Professor McGonagall leading two long lines of little kids. It was time for the Sorting Ritual. As usual, the Sorting Hat sang a new song for the First Years.
"Avery, Kevin." Professor McGonagall called. A boy with brown hair and fair complexion sat on the stool.
"GRYFFINDOR!!!" The hat yelled.
"Adamson, Janean."
"Ah, just perfect. HUFFLEPUFF!!!"
"Hey I wondered, is that Timothy's little brother?" Hermione asked.
"Most likely." Alex replied.
"I'm starving." Ron complained.
"You'll have to wait until after the Prefect Ceremony." Hermione said.
"Blimey!" Ron nagged.
"Jackson, Henry." Professor McGonagall called out another name again.
"RAVENCLAW!!!"
"Judre, Nadine."
"Watch it there. Don't worry I know, SLYTHERIN!"
"Kordivsky, Jonathan."
"GRYFFINDOR!!!"
"It's almost Winnie's turn!" Alex said. Everyone turned to watch.
"Levons, Winifred." Professor McGonagall placed the hat on her head.
"Ah, I could see the pure-blood in you. Just like your older sister! GRYFFINDOR!!!!" The hat yelled as the Gryffindor table erupted with cheers.
"YEAH WINNIE!!!" Alex cheered. Winnie sat next to Alex.
"Wow that's cool! It's like everyone knows me!" Winnie said excitedly.
"They do know you!" Kris told her.
"You're Alex Levons' sister! Of course they know you!" said Melanie.
"We're only ¼ done with the whole thing!" Ron complained again.
"Oh shut up please!" Hermione told him.
"You're acting the same way you were when you were at the Yule Ball last year when you were dancing with Krum!" Ron said. Hermione went pink. After breaking up, it was hard for them to get along. Ron and Hermione fought most of the time, but Ron tried to treat her good.
"Travis, Patrick."
"SLYTHERIN!!!!"
"Tunford, Fiona."
"HUFFLEPUFF!!"
"Uvrebard, Keith."
"GRYFFINDOR!!!"
"Verning, Zyan."
"Whoa. Hey Malfoy, is that Eyaudra's little brother?" Alex asked.
"Yeah." He replied. Zyan (Zee-yan) was a good-looking first year who had Eyaudra's eyes.
"He looks
pretty good right Winnie?" Alex bumped her.
Winnie was staring. "Huh? I do
not!!! He's ugly!! And he's from SLYTHERIN!!!"
"Whatever, Zyan!" Alex coughed. Winnie went scarlet.
"Zijan, Patricia."
"RAVENCLAW!!" The hat yelled out for the last time.
"We will now have the Prefect Ceremony." Professor McGonagall announced. She pulled out another scroll. "From the Ravenclaw House, Siverna Trebenzer, Ullene Harbeek, Nerven Drabon, and Kerdy Revan." The Ravenclaw cheered as the four Prefects approached Professor McGonagall and lined up. "From the Hufflepuff House, Yadena Fedrige, Havanna Odeten, Xavier Evans, and Jared Ringston."
The Hufflepuff table cheered. "From the Slytherin House, Eyaudra Verning, Iferna Mitchell, Deren Docnan, and Trever James." The Slytherins were all cheering.
"Whoa congratulations!" Alex cheered. Draco was clapping for her.
"And finally, from the Gryffindor House, Alexandra Levons, Hermione Granger, Dean Thomas, and Timothy Avery." The Gryffindor table cheered as the four new Prefects approached Professor McGonagall. All the Prefects faced the Faculty table where Dumbledore sat. Dumbledore stood up.
"Congratulations students. You now have the responsibilities for your House and have privileges you must not abuse. This is a great honor for all of you, and you must do your job greatly." Dumbledore clapped his hands and their patches changed on their robes and said their House logo and name, shinier, and had the word 'Prefect' on it. "You may go back to your seats."
"Congrats Alex!" Kris said. Everyone congratulated her and by then, the feast started.
"Hey Malfoy, is Zyan like Eyaudra?" Alex asked.
"Um well, sort of. He's a little bit more aggressive, but he's like Eyaudra. The Verning's are kind-hearted, even if they are in Slytherin." Draco replied. Winnie was nodding her head.
"You hear that Winnie? He's pretty nice…!" Alex taunted her.
"Shut up! I don't like him!" Winnie went scarlet again. Suddenly, the House Ghosts appeared out of nowhere. Nearly Headless Nick rose from the floor and greeted the first years.
"Ah! You must be Winifred Levons! Welcome, welcome! I've heard so much about you!" he greeted.
"Oh you have? As in, what kind of things have you heard?" Winnie asked.
"Oh of course nothing peculiar! Great things! You must be like your sister! Quidditch player! And you must be very intelligent too!" He said.
"Honestly Nicholas, you just keep running that mouth of yours." Fred told him as he took a piece of pork chop.
"Um excuse me Mr. Weasley, I don't like being insulted in the beginning of the year. Anyways, have a good first year in Gryffindor Miss Levons." He left as he visited other Gryffindors.
"Weird." Winnie commented.
After 20 minutes, Professor McGonagall called their attention again.
"Sorry about that students, but I have an announcement to make." Dumbledore continued. "First, we have a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Not actually new, but let's say, a returnee. Students, as most of you know, Professor Remus Lupin." A man with a navy blue robe stood up nodding at everyone as he got applauded. "Second, he will also be in charge of the Dueling Club. This is open to all students. And finally, there will be a Yule Ball for the Quidditch Season. Oh and of course, the third corridor and the Forbidden Forest is strictly off limits. Dinner will end in 20 minutes. Thank you." He sat down.
"Yes! Yule Ball again!! Time to be one of the seven champions leading the first dance!" George said confidently.
"A little reminder George, who's going to be our keeper?" Kris asked. Everyone was stumped.
"You think Winnie can play?" Fred asked.
"No sorry. I was trained to be a chaser, I don't really know how to play as keeper well." Winnie replied.
"And who's going to be our captain?" Harry asked. They all looked at him. "No way! I can't, I would, but no. I'm going through more problems as it is already."
"Who's the oldest?" Alex asked.
"Angelina." George replied. Angelina looked at him.
"No way. That's like…having all the glory and…a lot of pressure." Angelina backed out. Everyone was getting frustrated.
"Why don't we ask the whole Gryffindor house to vote on who will be captain. We'll put names to choose from, and they'll turn it in a box in the common room." Alex suggested.
"Yeah, I agree." Kris said.
"Okay then, will you make the announcement since you're a prefect?" Angelina asked.
"Sure then. So who's names will be put on the ballot?" Alex asked.
"Angelina, Fred, George…" Kris suggested.
"Okay…" Alex wrote it down.
"And you." Harry said.
"No…I can't." Alex said.
"Why not? I think you should be one of them." Cristen agreed.
"Yeah…besides, Oliver would be really proud." Kris said.
"No…I know he would be. But I don't want to…" Alex said.
"Just give it a shot. Who knows, maybe they'll give you what you want. Captain…or not." Said Fred.
"Okay then…" Alex said.
After 20 minutes, all students were making their way back to the common room.
"Okay Hermione, we have to take the first years." Alex reminded her. Hermione nodded.
"Okay Gryffindor first years! Will you please follow us!! Keep up please!" Hermione called their attention.
"Now as all of you must have heard already, there are certain stairs to take to get to the Gryffindor Common Room. Now at this point, turn left. Keep up please." Alex told them.
"Looks like it's not that bad." Hermione said.
"So far…" Alex added.
"Okay now, this is where you don't want to be confused. So stick to this staircase right here, and make sure you enter the door with the painting of the little flower girl." Hermione directed as the Gryffindors followed them.
"Okay Gryffindors, now listen carefully." Alex told them as they all paid attention.
"Password?" The Fat Lady asked.
"Vinyarium Leonis." Alex said. The door opened.
"Okay, boys first door to your left and girls same on your right. You don't have to go to sleep now if you don't want to, but all your things are on your bed." Hermione said.
"Alex! The announcement!!! We already set up the box and the ballots!!" Fred reminded her.
"Already?" Alex asked. He nodded. "Okay then. ATTENTION EVERYBODY!!! THERE'S A BOX THERE FOR A BALLOT THE QUIDDITCH TEAM HAS PUT ON FOR WHO WILL BE THE CAPTAIN! YOU MUST TURN IT IN BY THE END OF THE WEEK!!"
"Oh and Alex, tell them to turn their names in if they want to try out for the Gryffindor Keeper!" Kris added.
"AND ONE LAST THING! TURN IN YOUR NAMES AND YEAR IF YOU WANT TO TRY OUT FOR THE SPOT AS GRYFFINDOR KEEPER!!! THANK YOU!!!" Alex said. Suddenly everyone was crowding up to get a ballot.
"Why isn't Harry Potter in here?" Colin Creevey asked.
"Cause he isn't." Alex told him. Colin sighed.
"Well, that's a start." Angelina commented.
