As The Hogwarts World Turns

by Mystique She Devil

Three transfers students with a secret that connects them together, unknown to them. They enter Hogwarts and everything had become different for everyone. When the secret is revealed, will love and friendships prevail?

1. Episode 1

As The Hogwarts World Turns

Author's note:

This fic is originally posted in HarryPotter.com, and still is in progress. Although this is a triwriter story, I've taken it upon myself to upload it here to see if I could get us more readers. In HP.com this fic is titled "Hogwarts: A Soap Opera." It is pretty well received there but I would love a broader audience and see if we could get reactions outside of the boards.

I will put the name of the one who wrote the posts after the certain ones that they wrote. (Did that make sense?) Anyway, that way you will know who wrote which parts. Let me introduce you to them:

Edi(me), Christine, and Kit.

I hope that you all will enjoy reading this story as much as we enjoy writing for it.

Disclaimer:

All subsequent HP characters belong to JK Rowling who blessed us by sharing with us her vision of Harry Potter, Hogwarts and magic.

Out of book characters belong to me and my co writers and the plot for this story is also from our imaginations. We are not making any monetary profit by writing this fic.

Brief Summary:

Three different transfer students enter Hogwarts. They share a bond, that they didn't even know, which when they found out, turned their world upside down, along with them turning everyone's lives upside down.

This story has angst, a bit of humor, lots of romance, and drama. Expect the unexpected.

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!

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"Harry! Hey Harry!"

Harry turned around and saw his best friend, Ron Weasley, waving frantically to him.

"Hey Ron!" he called back, walking over to him wearing a huge grin.

"How was your summer, Harry?" asked Ron, even though he knew it was horrible. The summer holidays were always horrible for Harry.

"Could have been a lot better," Harry said truthfully. "But oh well. At least we're going back to Hogwarts now!"

"Here, here," said Ron. "Hey, have you heard?" he asked suddenly, and Harry noticed he was looking at a group of three girls who were standing very close together, looking nervous.

"I've never seen them before," said Harry.

"I know," said Ron. "They're the new foreign exchange students."

"Oh, I didn't know Hogwarts had foreign exchange students!" exclaimed Harry.

"Neither did I," said Ron blatantly. "But dad says that one of them's from America, and one's from the Philippines. And the third one's from Australia."

"Oh, well that's cool!" said Harry, still looking at the three girls. "Wonder what houses they'll be sorted into?"

"Who knows?" said Ron shrugging. "Anyway, let's go get some seats on the train before they're all taken!"

"Okay!" said Harry, grinning again. He was glad to finally be going back to Hogwarts.

Harry and Ron found an empty compartment on the train. "Hope Hermione finds us!" said Ron, looking around anxiously.

"Er...isn't she up in the prefects' compartment?" Harry asked.

"Oh! I forgot!" said Ron. "I'll be back later, okay?" He quickly left the compartment, leaving Harry alone.

Harry shuffled his feet on the floor, feeling very bored. Maybe he could get a head start on his homework....

The compartment door opened again and Harry was surprised to see the three foreign exchange students standing there.

"Oh, sorry," said the first girl in what was unmistakably an American accent. "We didn't know anybody was in here...."

"No, it's alright!" said Harry, grinning broadly. "My friends are up in the prefects' compartment anyway. I'd like somebody to talk to!"

"Oh okay, thanks!" said the Australian girl, sitting across from Harry. "My name's Naturi."

"And I'm Edi," said the Filipino.

"I'm Paige."

"I'm Harry."

The three girls smiled at him and Harry thought he noticed Paige winking at him. He blushed and quickly looked away.

"So...you guys are all foreign exchange students, huh?" he asked, not knowing what else to say.

"Yeah," said Edi.

"Er…cool!"

"So, what's all this we've been hearing about Houses?" asked Naturi.

Harry spent the next twenty minutes telling the girls about Hogwarts. They were interrupted when the compartment swung open again.

"Hi, Harry!" said Hermione cheerfully.

"Hey," said Harry.

Hermione's eyes fell upon the three girls. "Er..."

"Oh, this is Paige, Edi, and Naturi," said Harry, pointing to each of them.

"Hi!" said Ron, smiling mischievously at Edi.

Edi smiled back, and Ron blushed. Hermione looked a bit angry at this, but said in a normal voice, "Oh yes, I've heard about you three. It's pretty exciting to have students from other countries coming to Hogwarts!"

Harry nodded as the compartment door slid open for the third time. It was Draco Malfoy, flanked, as usual, by his two cronies, Crabbe and Goyle.

"Potty! Weasel! How are you two doing?" he asked.

"Get out of here, Malfoy," snapped Ron.

Malfoy pretended to look shocked. "What? I was just coming to say hello to my favorite Mudblood! How was your summer, Granger?"

Ron went red with anger and jumped out of his seat, making a grab at Draco. But Harry had been ready. He grabbed Ron before he could reach Draco.

Draco smirked. "Well, I guess I'm not welcome here, am I? I'll see you three later."

"Ooh, he really makes me mad sometimes," said Ron, grinding his fist into his palm. "You shouldn't have held me back, Harry!"

"Well, I don't want you getting into trouble, Ron. Especially before the term even starts!"

Ron scowled.

"I think he's right," said Paige. "It would be stupid to react to his comment. That's all he really wants you to do, anyway. Just ignore him if you really want to make him mad! Right, Edi?"

Paige looked at Edi when she didn't answer. Edi was staring at Ron, smiling dreamily. "Wha- Oh, right. But I think it was really sweet of him to defend her like that!"

Ron turned red; this time not from anger, and Edi quickly looked out the window.

"Right well, I hope we get to school soon!" said Ron, rubbing his stomach. "I'm starving!"

Hermione rolled her eyes and laughed. "Oh Ron, is that all you think about? Food?"

"'Course not!" laughed Ron. "But you can't exactly expect me to ignore my stomach when it keeps rumbling every five seconds!"

Harry shook his head, laughing. "Well, don't worry, Ron," he said. "I think we should almost be there by now."

"Good!" said Ron, leaning back in his seat. "Hope the sorting ceremony doesn't take too long!" (posted by Christine)

The train finally pulled into a stop at Hogsmeade. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Paige, Edi and Naturi all got off with the rest of the students. Harry, Ron, and Hermione said goodbyes to Paige, Edi, and Naturi and said that they'll meet them at the castle. The new girls had to go with Hagrid and the first years by boat up to the castle. Harry, Ron and Hermione got a carriage. As the new girls walked up to the boats, the older students were looking at them and whispering. It didn't seem to bother Naturi much, but Paige and Edi were blushing profusely.

The three girls all met at Kings Cross that morning. As they were all new to Hogwarts and didn't know anyone, they've become fast friends. But, they also know that they might be separated once in school and vowed to spend time with each other as much as they can.

When they all arrived at the castle, the girls were all in awe on how beautiful Hogwarts was. Their old schools were nothing like this. Paige's old school was based in an old ancient church back in America. Naturi's was an old cathedral not nearly half the size of Hogwarts, in Australia. Edi's was the smallest. There were little houses and the whole school looked more like a small village than anything. So, seeing Hogwarts was a shock to them!

They saw Harry, Ron, and Hermione outside of the Great Hall with the rest of the older students. They were waiting for their turn to go in. But when they heard the first years climbing the steps, they turned to look.

"Hey, Paige! Edi! Naturi!" called Ron, making all everyone else turn to look. The girls smiled at they waved at him from the bottom of the stairs. They were the only older students to come in with the first years. When they saw the girls, everyone started whispering again. Professor McGonagall had to practically push them into the Great Hall to make them hurry up. Harry, Ron, and Hermione waved to the new girls as they entered the Great Hall.

"I hope they get sorted in Gryffindor!" Hermione said. Harry and Ron nodded their agreement. They sat at their usual spot at the Gryffindor table and chatted with their classmates as they all waited for the sorting to begin.

Finally, Professor McGonagall entered the Great Hall carrying the old tatty sorting hat, and the three-legged stool. The new first years, and the new foreign students followed her. As soon as the new girls entered, all the whispering and pointing started up again. Paige, Edi and Naturi were looking up at the bewitched ceiling, like the new first years. Again, in awe of what they were seeing. Their old schools didn't have that. Paige and Edi looked over to the table where they heard their names being called.

"Hey, Edi! Paige!" Harry and Ron called. They smiled and waved at the two boys. Naturi was too busy looking at the other boys in the Hall to notice them, especially at Draco.

Professor McGonagall stepped up towards the staff table and situated the sorting hat on the stool.

"Now, when I call your names, you will sit on the stool and the sorting hat will be placed on your head," she told the new students, as the hall grew quiet. "It will tell you what house you will be going in. When you find out which house it is, you will sit at that table."

Paige, Edi and Naturi all looked at each other nervously. They all held hands and waited for their names to be called.

"I hope we all get sorted in the same house!" she whispered to Edi.

"Me too!" Edi whispered back. Professor McGonagall unrolled the parchment of the list of names of the students. There were fifty in all. Twenty-four got sorted into Gryffindor, nine into Hufflepuff, nine into Ravenclaw, and four into Slytherin. Then, it was Paige's turn. She nervously walked up to the stool and sat down. It seemed like ages before the hat finally chose a house for her.

"GRYFINDOR!" it shouted. Everyone at the Gryffindor table clapped loudly and cheered for the new member. Paige gave Edi and Naturi hugs as she made her way to her new house. Harry was beaming at her. She was smiling broadly, as she sat in between him and Ron.

"Hey!" Harry said. "I'm glad you're with us!"

"Me too!" she gushed. Then she turned suddenly when she heard Naturi's name called. She looked up to see her friend walk up to the stool with much confidence, and then waited anxiously for the hat's decision.

"RAVENCLAW!" the hat shouted. Naturi smiled broadly, as she hopped off the stool and walked over to her new House table. She looked at Edi, who was the only one left to be sorted.

"Good luck!" she mouthed to her. Edi just nodded her head. Everyone could tell that she was uncomfortable for being the only one left standing. Edi quickly threw a worried and scared look at Paige, who gave her a thumb's up sign. Ron was smiling at her too. She blushed as she nodded to him. She stiffened when she heard her name finally called. The whole hall was quiet as she slowly walked up to the stool, not necessarily looking at anyone. She was shaking all over, hands clenched into fists. A nervous habit of hers. Her nervousness almost made her fall off the stool when she sat down, causing some light laughter to be heard in the hall. She blushed a bright shade of red. She gasped when the professor set the hat on her head. But almost as soon as it touched her head, it shouted the name of the house she's going to be in.

"SLYTHERIN!"

Edi was stunned. She had the look of horror on her face as she stood up. She remembered what Harry had said about the houses in the train. She couldn't seem to get her feet to move. She looked over the Gryffindor table to Paige. She had her hand on her mouth. Harry, Ron and Hermione had looks of surprise in theirs. Edi turned to look at Naturi over at the Ravenclaw table. She too had the look of disbelief on her face. 

Edi finally turned to look at the Slytherin table. She saw Draco waving her over to him. She took a deep breath as she finally took a step towards the table. 

"Why Slytherin?" she asked herself. "Am I destined to be a bad witch?" 

She was on the verge of tears as she walked up to the Slytherins. The students there were all reaching for her hand to shake it or clapping her on the shoulder. She kept her head up as she also knew that the rest of the hall was looking at her. She found a spot away from a lot of the students. She didn't sit with Draco and his friends. She looked at him briefly and thought she saw a hint of disappointment on his face. She sat down and just stared on her empty plate. She didn't want to look at anybody. She wanted to be with Paige or Naturi. She was still confused about why she got sorted into Slytherin.

"She's a bit of a snob, isn't she?" she heard someone say. She looked up to see who that voice belonged to and saw a girl her age with long black hair, and to Edi, a pug face. The girl was playing with her silverware. Edi glared at the girl.

"Ouch!" the girl shrieked. She had dropped the silverware and was tending her cheek. Spots of red were visible on her face. Then Edi heard some laughter. She turned to look up further and saw Draco and his friends laughing at the girl.

"Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with sharp objects Pansy?" he said to the girl, face red from laughing. Then he saw Edi.  Edi looked away quickly. She knew it was her that caused that girl, Pansy, to cut herself.  (posted by me)

Edi quickly looked away, hoping nobody realized what had just happened. She hadn't meant to do it, but her temper had just caught up with her. She had already been upset from getting sorted into the one house she didn't want, and when Pansy made that comment....

Edi snuck at glance back at Pansy. Pansy was holding her cheek and eyeing Edi suspiciously. Edi gave her a small, weak smile and turned to look at the Gryffindor table.

Paige seemed to be having a much better time than she was. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were all talking excitedly to her, and other Gryffindors kept coming over to her, congratulating her.

Edi looked at Naturi next. She also seemed to be much more comfortable in her surroundings. She was talking to a pretty oriental girl and another girl with curly hair. They seemed very giggly as they kept glancing at a boy who sat a bit further down the table from them.

Edi sighed and looked at her table. Almost everybody there was ignoring her, except for Draco Malfoy. He kept trying to catch her eye. She blushed and pretended not to notice. She didn't really want anything to do with any of the Slytherins.



Paige looked over to Edi, frowning. "She doesn't look too happy, does she?" she said to her new friends.

"No, she really doesn't," said Harry, looking at Edi as she slowly pushed a potato across her plate with her fork.

"I feel sorry for her!" said Hermione. "I mean, it must be awful to be put into Slytherin when you don't want to be!"

Harry nodded. He himself had almost been put into Slytherin, so he could easily imagine how Edi felt.

"Yeah, but you gotta wonder why," said Ron.

"What?" said Paige, looking at him.

Ron shrugged. "You gotta wonder why she was put into Slytherin," he said. "I mean...."

"Maybe she just wants to prove herself to everyone in this school," said Harry. That was, after all, the reason he had almost been put into Slytherin.

"Well, I just hope everything works out for her," said Paige, still frowning. "I really wanted her to be in Gryffindor though!"

"It's okay, at least you'll still see her in classes and all that!" said Ron.

"Yeah...." (posted by Christine)

Edi was just playing with her food. She didn't want to be here. She didn't want to be alone. She was a loner back home too. She thought that she had made friends when she met Paige and Naturi, then Harry, Ron, and Hermione. But now…now she's all alone again. She felt tears filling up her eyes. She blinked it back, determined not to cry. She put her fork down and got up. And without looking at anyone, she got up and headed out of the Great Hall. But she didn't know where to go. She didn't know where the Slytherin House was located. She sighed angrily at herself and sat on the stairs by the entrance. She leaned back on the wall, and decided she'll just wait for everyone to get done. She didn't want to go back in the Hall. She can't stand listening to everyone talking merrily amongst each other.

"Oh dear!" Paige said as she watched Edi walk out of the Great Hall. "She's really depressed!" 

"Who wouldn't be?" Hermione asked, getting angry. "She didn't want to be in Slytherin! Poor girl!"

Ron and Harry nodded sadly. Ron started playing with his food. He really did feel bad for Edi.  Why, he didn't know. 

"She does doesn't seem to be the type to be put into that House!" he said, a little too loudly than he had intended. Everyone had turned to look at him, which made him blush.

"I know Ron," Harry said. "But that doesn't mean that she's going to be bad like Malfoy and Parkinson just because she got sorted into Slytherin!"

"Harry's right, Ron!" Hermione said. "Well, we'll just make sure that she doesn't that's all!"

"She told me that she didn't have any friends back home neither," Paige told the trio sadly. "Gosh! I'd hate to be in her shoes right now!"

"Have you guys met before the train station, Paige?" Harry asked, curious. Paige turned to look at him and smiled. He blushed slightly.

"No, we didn't," Paige sighed. "But, I told Edi and Naturi that I will be friends with them anyway even if we got separated."

"That's really noble of you, Paige," Hermione praised her. Paige looked at her and smiled gratefully.  "I know how hard it is to make friends." Hermione looked at Ron and Harry, who smiled at her.

Then Ron turned to look over the Ravenclaw table.

"Well, looks like Naturi is doing alright," he said. Everyone turned to look too. Indeed, Naturi was talking and laughing with her new friends, Cho Chang and Marietta Edgecombe. Paige smiled at her when she caught Naturi's eyes.

Naturi was having fun with her new friends. But she couldn't feel guilty and sorry about Edi. Paige looked like she's holding up okay with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Naturi saw Edi walk out of the Great Hall and her heart went to her. But, what could she do? They all got sorted into different houses! She decided to make sure that she catch up with Edi and Paige in between classes and weekends. She turned her attention back to Cho and Marietta. She was having fun and Edi and Paige were pushed to the back of her mind.

"Hey! Where is Draco going?" Ron suddenly said. Everyone turned to look and saw Draco walking out of the Great Hall. They all looked at each other wide eyed.

"Uh-oh!" they all said at the same time. They were about to get up after Draco when Professor McGonagall tapped her goblet for attention. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Paige all sat back down reluctantly, throwing glances towards the entrance of the Great Hall.

"Hey," Draco said, hands in his pockets. Edi was startled as she sat up. She was surprised to see him there.

"Um, what do you want?" she asked him suspiciously. She didn't know why, but she was glad that he was there.

"Uh, well, I just wanted to see if you were okay," Draco answered nervously. "Why do I care about that?" he thought to himself. He shook that thought away and sat down on the stairs next to Edi.

"Oh. Thanks!" Edi said smiling. Draco smiled back looking at her eyes. She has dark brown eyes that seemed to be filled with sorrow.

"Well, welcome to Hogwarts," Draco said, suddenly wanting to kick himself for coming up with such a lame sentence. He doesn't know why he's being so nice to this new girl. NICE was not a word used to describe him. But, for some reason, that's how he felt towards this girl.

"Thanks," was all Edi could say as she turned to look at the wall. Draco eyed her warily.

"You looked really disappointed to be sorted into Slytherin," he told her.

"Well, more shocked really," Edi said, trying to laugh. "I was just hoping to get sorted with either Paige or Naturi. They're the only ones I know besides Harry, Ron and Hermione."

"Well, I can be your friend too if you let me," Draco offered smiling. Edi turned to look at him. He looked so sincere that she couldn't help but smile back.

"Thanks!" she said. "Nice to meet you, Draco." She extended her hand for a handshake.

"Likewise!" Draco said, taking her hand. (posted by me)

Just as Edi was shaking hands with Draco, Paige, Harry, Ron and Hermione came up behind them.

"Uh...Edi?" said Paige uncertainly. She had heard all about Draco from the trio. Plus, she had heard Draco insulting her three new friends on the train.

Edi looked up, surprised at their arrival. "Oh! Hi guys!" she said cheerfully.

Harry's mouth dropped open as he looked at the two of them. "But..." He couldn't seem to think of anything to say.

"What are you looking at, Potty?" sneered Malfoy.

Edi looked at Draco. "Draco, come on. Be nice to him! Harry's really cool!" she said.

"No, he's not cool," said Draco. "He's a git."

"Hey! Shut up!" yelled Paige, glaring at him. "Edi...how can you hang out with this garbage?"

"He's not garbage!" Edi yelled back. "He's just misunderstood! Come on guys! Give him a chance!"

"I don't want them to give me a chance," griped Malfoy.

Paige glared at him. "Edi!" she pleaded, "Think of who you're becoming friends with! I mean...he's a Slytherin!"

Paige had said the wrong words. Edi narrowed her eyes dangerously. "So?" she spat. "So am I! Are you saying you're too good to hang out with me now? Just because you're in Gryffindor?"

Paige's mouth dropped open. "No!" she said. "I didn't mean that at all! I just meant-"

"I don't care what you meant!" Edi added. "Come on, Draco. Obviously these Gryffindors are better than us. They don't want to waste any of their time on us!" She grabbed Draco's arm and pulled him away before anyone could say another word.

As they were leaving, Draco turned around and smirked.

"Ooh, he makes me SO MAD!" yelled Paige, making them all jump.

"Don't worry about it," said Harry wisely. "Edi's just had a rough night. I don't blame her for getting upset. Try talking to her in the morning."

"I'll never get to if that Draco kid keeps hanging around her!" yelled Paige.

"Come on, calm down," said Hermione, putting her hand on Paige's shoulder. "Let's just go back to the feast and forget about this."

Paige sighed. "Alright. Fine. But I want to talk to Naturi first."

As soon as they entered the Great Hall again, Paige immediately hurried over toward the Ravenclaw table. Harry began to follow her, but Hermione held her hand out.

"Let her talk to her alone," said Hermione.

Harry nodded and sat down, looking over at the two girls. It looked like Paige was explaining what had happened. Naturi looked over to the Gryffindor table, frowning.

Harry sighed and sat down. He really wished there was something he could do, but knew it would be best to stay out of it.

Finally Paige walked back over to their table.

"Naturi's going to talk to Edi for me," she said, sitting down.

"That's probably better," said Ron. "I don't think Edi's mad at her."

"That's what I thought," said Paige. "Edi's much more likely to listen to Naturi than me. I just hope she doesn't stay mad at me for too long!" She sighed and pushed her plate of food away.

"I'm really sorry, Paige!" said Hermione sympathetically. "But don't worry, everything will work out okay!"

"Thanks, Hermione," said Paige, trying to smile at her.

"Hey listen," said Harry, standing up, "I know something that will cheer you up! Come with me!"

Paige looked at him curiously for a moment before getting out of her chair.

"What?" she asked him.

"Just...come with me!" said Harry.

Paige got up from the table and followed Harry. "Where are we going?" she asked him.

"Well, we have to stop up at the common room first," said Harry. "Don't worry, Hermione's already told me the password."

They reached the portrait of the Fat Lady, and Harry said the password ("Armellius!"), climbing through the hole as soon as it opened.

"Hopefully our stuff has been brought up to our rooms," he said. "I'll be right back."

Paige looked around the Gryffindor common room while Harry was gone. It was really nice, much better than her old school back in the states. It seemed very comfortable here.

Harry bounded back down the stairs, carrying something with him.

"Wow!" said Paige, her eyes wide, "Is that a Firebolt?!"

Harry nodded, holding it out to her. "Yeah. I figured, well, if you wanted to fly it...That's what I do whenever I'm upset about something..." He shrugged and looked at her.

"Really? I do that too!" she said, looking excited. She took the Firebolt from his hands, holding it as if it were glass. "Of course, I only have a Cleansweep 5, but... Wow! Are you really going to let me ride it?"

Harry nodded, looking very pleased with himself.

"Thanks, Harry!" She grabbed Harry and pulled him into a hug. "You have no idea how much I've wanted to try one of these out!"

Harry felt himself blushing, but tried his best not to. "Well, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Come on, let's go outside." (posted by Christine)

Edi sat on the couch in the Slytherin common room, with her face in her hands. She's crying silently. Draco sat down next to her and put a comforting arm around her shoulders.

"Shh, it's okay, Edi," he said softly. "It'll be okay. You don't need them! I'll be your friend." Edi looked at him amid tears, and smiled.

"Thanks Draco," she said. She wiped her face with the cuffs of her robes. "It's just that I feel like such an outcast! I hate being in a new place and finding friends and then have them desert you!" Draco felt his heart really go out for her. He knew what it feels like to have people hate you.  But, unlike him, she didn't like that.

"It'll be alright, I promise!" he told her, wiping a tear off her face with his thumb. He left his hand on her face and they just sat there looking at each other. Edi finally turned away blushing.

"Um, thanks Draco," she said nervously. "Uh, could you tell me how to get to the girls' dormitories? I think I'm just going to go to sleep." Draco's heart fell. He wanted her to stay with him for a bit longer, but he didn't push her. He knew she was really upset.

"Okay, I'll show you where it's at," he said, getting up, holding out his hand for her. Edi looked at him gratefully and smiled. She put her hand in his and let him help her up. They were really close, faces almost touching. When Draco moved closer, she moved her head.

"Um, okay which way is it?" she said, face red. She knew what almost happened. But she didn't want him thinking the wrong way about her if she let him.

"Er…this way," Draco said, obviously embarrassed himself. Still holding her hand, he led her to the stairs on the left side of the common room. They stood at the bottom of the stairs, Draco not wanting to let go of her hand.

"It's on the second floor," he said softly. Edi smiled at him and nodded.

"Thanks for everything Draco," she said sincerely. "I'll see you at breakfast okay? Good night." Before she stepped up the first step, she kissed him on the cheek.

Draco felt himself blush. He watched as she climbed up the stairs.

"Goodnight, Edi," he called after her. She stopped and turned to him and smiled. Then she continued up the stairs.

When Draco heard the door closed, he walked back to the couch and sat down. He let out a sigh and smiled.

"Wow!" he said to himself.

Naturi was looking around the Ravenclaw common room in total awe. Cho and Marietta were watching her amused.

"Wow! This place is huge!" she exclaimed. "The only rooms that are this big in my old school were the class rooms!"

Cho and Marietta laughed at their new friend, as they sat on the couch by the fireplace.

"So, Naturi." Cho said. "How do you feel about not having been sorted with your friends?"

Naturi walked over to a chair next to the couch and sat down.

"Well, we figured we might not get sorted together," she answered. "It's okay I guess. I'll get to meet more people this way." Cho and Marietta smiled at her.

"How about your friend, Edi?" Marietta asked. "I wonder why she got sorted into Slytherin."

 Naturi just shook her head.

"I don't know," she said sadly. "But according to Paige, she was really upset. But then, she made friends with that Draco, so I don't think she'll be bad off."

Cho and Marietta looked at each other with their eyebrows raised, not believing what they heard Naturi say.

"What?" Naturi asked puzzled.

"You don't know Malfoy, Naturi," Cho said, shaking her head. "He's really a slimy git!"

"He's really mean!" Marietta added. Naturi just looked at them.

"But you've got to admit that he's cute!" she told them. Cho and Marietta's mouths dropped open.

"Don't tell me that you like him?" exclaimed Marietta. Naturi laughed.

"I just think that he's cute, is all!" Naturi said. She really did like him though, but she's not going to tell them that. They obviously don't like him much.

"Well, he is," Cho said. "But that attitude of his kinda ruins it for him!"

Marietta nodded her head vigorously in agreement. Naturi was not one to be dissuaded though. She likes Draco and she will do everything in her power to get him. (posted by me)

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I hope you all liked that installment. What's in store for our young wizards and witches? How will the new transfers adjust to their new homes?

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT EPISODE OF "AS THE HOGWARTS WORLD TURNS"!