Star-chan: Yeah, I know I said I'd update weekly, but blame Driver's Ed.
Neko: Sure.
Hart: Hey, I confirm that. Driver's Ed is really boring.
Star-chan: They could have at least updated the movies. Oh well.
DISCLAIMER:
Star-chan: You have got be kidding me. How many of these do I have to write?
Neko: Enough so that evil lawyers can't sue you. Which means one a chapter.
Hart: Always the bearer of bad news, Neko?
Star-chan: I don't own anything you recognize, alright?
*~*
Rain splattered lightly upon the train as it pulled up slowly to castle station. There, Hotaru and Serena left the trio to head with first years crossing the lake with the massive, half-giant grounds keeper Hagrid.
Serena tried not to gulp as they boarded the boats. They looked too small and unstable for her. Praying that the boat wouldn't capsize, she sat with a hard and ungraceful thump. Hotaru sat with more carefully in the boat, which they blessfully had no one else accompanying them.
As the boats smoothly began to glide across the large lake, Hotaru whispered quietly in Japanese, "I don't sense anything out of the ordinary yet. Don't be nervous."
Serena squeaked slightly. "It's not that I was worried about; it's these boats!" She hid her eyes, while her companion shook her head.
Before long, the boats had finished their passage, and the group of kids followed Hagrid up the stairs. The large doors were already open, and Professor McGonagall waiting in the doorway.
"I'll take them now Hagrid," she said stiffly.
*~*
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sitting at the Gryffindor table as usually. There was a lack of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, though Snape looked on with his usual sneer. Harry sighed. He had hoped Professor Lupin would be back, but now it seemed doubtful.
About to ask Hermione if she knew whom the new professor was, he was interrupted as the first years, unsure and terrified, marched behind Professor McGonagall to the patched and frayed Sorting Hat. The hat, when all the children had reached the front, opened a fraying rip and sang,
(Star-chan: If you read my last horrible attempt at a Sorting song, then you'll know why there isn't one.
Hart: For those who don't, go to Similarities, Chapter 8 and you'll see.
Neko: Ah. . . Star at her worst.)
After the applause for the Sorting Hat's song had finished, McGonagall unrolled a paper and said, "When I call your name, step forward, and sit on the stool, and I will put the hat on you. Anaranjado, Luke."
The Sorting proceeded with no spectacular cases. When the last first year (Zapados, Michelle) had been sorted, several students looked up expectedly at Dumbledore. Most were surprised when McGonagall said, "This year, two exchange students from Japan will be attending the school. They are twin sisters, both to be put in fifth year."
The doors opened, and Serena and Hotaru entered. Serena's face revealed exactly how nervous she was, while Hotaru, as usual, was unreadable. Harry leaned closer to Hermione and whispered, "I hope they get in Gryffindor."
Holding back shivers, Hermione only nodded. Trying to regain her control, she put her entire attention on Professor McGonagall, who was calling, "Tsukino, Serena."
The blonde shakingly managed to sit on the stool, resisting the urge to hide behind the stern professor. The last thing she saw was several curious students craning their necks before the hat slipped over her eyes.
-Well, well,- a voice said in her ear. -Don't worry, nobody can hear me. It's been a while since Hogwarts has hosted a Princess.-
Serena stiffened. -I know everything in your head, Princess. I have no doubt where to put such a courageous soul.-
"GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted for everyone to hear. Relieved, Serena slid into a seat next to Hermione and turned to watch her 'sister'.
"Tsukino, Hotaru," McGonagall announced. The black haired girl sat, and the hat blocked her vision.
-Another one!- the hat whispered. -This seems to be a very royal year. Where to put you. . . ?
'I'd like to be in the same place as my Princess, please,' Hotaru thought, hoping.
-I think I can wrangle that.-
"GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor applaued as Hotaru sat next to Ron. It quieted as Professor Dumbledore rose.
"Let the feasting begin," he said with a hint of a smile on his face and the familiar twinkle in hid eyes. Taking his advice, students dug in to the food that appeared on the tables.
*~*
Star-chan: Short? Yes.
Hart: Took too long to get out? Yes.
Neko: Sucked? Yes.
Star-chan & Hart: Shut up!
Star-chan: Time for Thankies!
mae- That's okay. Anyway, no, scroll up, my favorite character (that probably just blew that secret), obviously good when you figure out who he is. That was short. Thanks! And, I didn't get your e-mail.
ShilviGrl/Amyjenc1- Very true. Thankies!
Baby Daydreamer Wiley- Guess I kinda blew the once a week thing. Sorry, and thanks!
Evil Willow- 40/50s are the worst. Actually, Health is, but that's because Health is evil. Bad evil, not you evil. Anyway, thankies!
Cuddlelove- Yeah, this thing seems like a real rarity. Thanks! By the way, cool story!
Star-chan: Well, that's all.
Hart: Happy Halloween!
Neko: Bah, Humbug.
Star-chan: Holiday spoiler.
REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!
Neko: Sure.
Hart: Hey, I confirm that. Driver's Ed is really boring.
Star-chan: They could have at least updated the movies. Oh well.
DISCLAIMER:
Star-chan: You have got be kidding me. How many of these do I have to write?
Neko: Enough so that evil lawyers can't sue you. Which means one a chapter.
Hart: Always the bearer of bad news, Neko?
Star-chan: I don't own anything you recognize, alright?
*~*
Rain splattered lightly upon the train as it pulled up slowly to castle station. There, Hotaru and Serena left the trio to head with first years crossing the lake with the massive, half-giant grounds keeper Hagrid.
Serena tried not to gulp as they boarded the boats. They looked too small and unstable for her. Praying that the boat wouldn't capsize, she sat with a hard and ungraceful thump. Hotaru sat with more carefully in the boat, which they blessfully had no one else accompanying them.
As the boats smoothly began to glide across the large lake, Hotaru whispered quietly in Japanese, "I don't sense anything out of the ordinary yet. Don't be nervous."
Serena squeaked slightly. "It's not that I was worried about; it's these boats!" She hid her eyes, while her companion shook her head.
Before long, the boats had finished their passage, and the group of kids followed Hagrid up the stairs. The large doors were already open, and Professor McGonagall waiting in the doorway.
"I'll take them now Hagrid," she said stiffly.
*~*
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sitting at the Gryffindor table as usually. There was a lack of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, though Snape looked on with his usual sneer. Harry sighed. He had hoped Professor Lupin would be back, but now it seemed doubtful.
About to ask Hermione if she knew whom the new professor was, he was interrupted as the first years, unsure and terrified, marched behind Professor McGonagall to the patched and frayed Sorting Hat. The hat, when all the children had reached the front, opened a fraying rip and sang,
(Star-chan: If you read my last horrible attempt at a Sorting song, then you'll know why there isn't one.
Hart: For those who don't, go to Similarities, Chapter 8 and you'll see.
Neko: Ah. . . Star at her worst.)
After the applause for the Sorting Hat's song had finished, McGonagall unrolled a paper and said, "When I call your name, step forward, and sit on the stool, and I will put the hat on you. Anaranjado, Luke."
The Sorting proceeded with no spectacular cases. When the last first year (Zapados, Michelle) had been sorted, several students looked up expectedly at Dumbledore. Most were surprised when McGonagall said, "This year, two exchange students from Japan will be attending the school. They are twin sisters, both to be put in fifth year."
The doors opened, and Serena and Hotaru entered. Serena's face revealed exactly how nervous she was, while Hotaru, as usual, was unreadable. Harry leaned closer to Hermione and whispered, "I hope they get in Gryffindor."
Holding back shivers, Hermione only nodded. Trying to regain her control, she put her entire attention on Professor McGonagall, who was calling, "Tsukino, Serena."
The blonde shakingly managed to sit on the stool, resisting the urge to hide behind the stern professor. The last thing she saw was several curious students craning their necks before the hat slipped over her eyes.
-Well, well,- a voice said in her ear. -Don't worry, nobody can hear me. It's been a while since Hogwarts has hosted a Princess.-
Serena stiffened. -I know everything in your head, Princess. I have no doubt where to put such a courageous soul.-
"GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted for everyone to hear. Relieved, Serena slid into a seat next to Hermione and turned to watch her 'sister'.
"Tsukino, Hotaru," McGonagall announced. The black haired girl sat, and the hat blocked her vision.
-Another one!- the hat whispered. -This seems to be a very royal year. Where to put you. . . ?
'I'd like to be in the same place as my Princess, please,' Hotaru thought, hoping.
-I think I can wrangle that.-
"GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor applaued as Hotaru sat next to Ron. It quieted as Professor Dumbledore rose.
"Let the feasting begin," he said with a hint of a smile on his face and the familiar twinkle in hid eyes. Taking his advice, students dug in to the food that appeared on the tables.
*~*
Star-chan: Short? Yes.
Hart: Took too long to get out? Yes.
Neko: Sucked? Yes.
Star-chan & Hart: Shut up!
Star-chan: Time for Thankies!
mae- That's okay. Anyway, no, scroll up, my favorite character (that probably just blew that secret), obviously good when you figure out who he is. That was short. Thanks! And, I didn't get your e-mail.
ShilviGrl/Amyjenc1- Very true. Thankies!
Baby Daydreamer Wiley- Guess I kinda blew the once a week thing. Sorry, and thanks!
Evil Willow- 40/50s are the worst. Actually, Health is, but that's because Health is evil. Bad evil, not you evil. Anyway, thankies!
Cuddlelove- Yeah, this thing seems like a real rarity. Thanks! By the way, cool story!
Star-chan: Well, that's all.
Hart: Happy Halloween!
Neko: Bah, Humbug.
Star-chan: Holiday spoiler.
REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!