The transferred student
"Firs' years over here…firs' years…" Came Hagrid's usual call every year.
"Hello Hargrid!" Harry yelled as he jumped into the giant's arms.
"Well hello there Harry…and Hermione…and Ron. Haven't heard from you guys' all summer. Well, best be off." As he gathered the rest of the first years, Harry, Ron and Hermione ran to get into one of the hundred's of stagecoaches. Harry had used to think they were carried by invisible horses, but ever since last year he has been able to see what has been carrying them every year, for you can only see them if you have seen death. Within five minutes the stagecoaches began to move toward the beautifully lit castle.
As they were approaching the castle they noticed that all of the ghosts were gathered outside around the main entrance.
"What are they all doing outside?" Ron asked noticing where Harry's gaze.
"Maybe Nearly Headless Nick is finally able to join the headless hunt?" Harry put in.
"Harry don't be so thick headed, they are probably here for our safety." Hermione commented.
"Our safety Hermione? Why we can protect ourselves more then they can protect us. They are just a bunch of ghosts." Ron fought back.
"Yes but if someone were going to attack then they could get help right away."
"The wizards could just apparate--."
"RON HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU? YOU CAN'T APPARATE OR DISAPPARATE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS!"
So as they approached the castle they noticed every window in the castle had a bluish light on. It gazed through the windows and shined in their faces. It was as if something mystical were going through them and warming them up.
They all got out of their stagecoach and started walking up the stone steps into the castle. They entered the main hall and made their way to the Great Hall for the start-of-term feast.
The enchanted ceiling was filled with many stars and see-through misty clouds. The tables were filled with empty golden plates. Harry, Ron and Hermione sat next to Seamus and Lee.
"You're not doing the Weasly business with Fred and George?" Harry wondered.
"No… mum's making me go to school for my last year." Lee replied, for he had been the twins' best friend throughout Hogwarts.
The back door opened and Professor McGonagall walked through it carrying a stool, which on it sat an ancient wizard's hat. A bunch of first years followed Professor McGonagall with their eyes wide open in fear. Within the patch of first years lied a tall young girl who looked much older than the rest of them. She looked as though she could be in her fourth year at least. They all walked up to the teachers' table and gathered around it waiting to see what was going to happen next.
When the stool and hat were placed to face the students it opened its mouth to sing its song:
When I was young
Hogwarts had just begun
There were four who came together
Four who had begun this school
But something went wrong in making this school
For each had their own opinions
Each believed in doing only their own
Godric Griffyndor fast and brave
Salazar Slytherin evil but wise
Rowena Ravenclaw sharp with her mind
And Helga Hufflepuff treating everyone the same
All had their strengths
All had their weaknesses
All finally decided on how to teach
All that is but one
Slytherin only wanted those whose ancestry was the purest
He left the other three to continue to teach
And so we wonder if the three continued in harmony
As they were meant to be?
So now you have me to sing to you
And tell of their story and how Hogwarts is now up to you
For they all lived bold and judicious
And now I am here to sort you all
Into the place where each powerful wizard calls upon to place you
So put me on and let me see
Where they all wish for you to be
The hat had become motionless and the crowd sprung out in cheers. Professor McGonagall took out a list of young wizards in which to be sorted. She waited until the Great Hall quieted down before beginning the ceremony.
"Hornbecker, Kate."
A skinny girl with long blonde hair stepped up with her big brown eyes filled with fear.
"GRIFFYNDOR!" Harry got up and started cheering as this cute little girl smiled as she came and sat down at the Griffyndor table.
"Butler, Lindsay."
She looked instead of frightened full of excitement.
"RAVENCLAW!"
The Ravenclaw table burst out with cheers.
"Narducci, Dom."
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Chiulli, Rachel."
"SLYTHERIN!"
"Sognare, Daphne."
"GRIFFYNDOR"
"Germano, Kathryn."
"HUFFLEPUFF."
" Erricsson, Megan."
"RAVENCLAW"
"Palumbo, Caroline."
"SLYTHERIN!"
"Depp, Johnny."
"RAVENCLAW!"
"Farrell, Colin."
"HUFFLEPUFF."
"Johnson, Sarah"
"GRIFFYNDOR!"
"Wlodarczyk, Carolyn."
"GRIFFYNDOR!"
"Wingin, Dan."
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Holden, Matt."
"SLYTHERIN!"
And as they continued to go down the list, Harry noticed that there weren't too many young wizards being placed in Slytherin. As they got to the end, Harry noticed that the older girl still wasn't being called.
Finally when no one else was left, the girl was called up to take her placement.
"Fiore, Jenna. But before I place this hat on Jenna's head, I want you all to know that she is not going to be a first year, but a sixth year. She has transferred over from Drumstrang and is here to join our school."
Silence came after these words as they all waited to see which house that she was going to be placed in. When Harry had gotten a better look at her face, he saw that she had big bluish-green eyes and silky brown hair. Harry's heart froze when her gaze met his and he looked straight down at his shoes.
"Well I'm not used to an experienced mind no, hmm… you are very brave yes, but no Griffyndor is not the place for you, let's see, you have quite a bit of intelligence, but no Ravenclaw won't suit you either. Where to put you…"
Harry held his breath hoping that she would not be placed in Slytherin.
"Hmm… better be HUFFLEPUFF!" The Hufflepuff table burst out with cheers and many people seemed to move aside to let her join them. Harry let go of his breath and he looked over at Ron who seemed to be following Jenna back to her seat.
"Man I'm starving!" Hermione burst out. The Great Hall became very loud and when Dumbledore stood up to make his speech everyone hushed up.
"Before we begin our feast there are a few things in which I would like to announce. Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you all that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to those who don't know, and, to those who do. Our newcomers welcome and make yourself at home. Our Old Faces Welcome back. Now let the feast begin!" And with a wave of Dumbledore's hand all of the golden plates filled themselves with dishes full of food.
Ron jumped right in and grabbed as many chicken wings as his hands could hold. Hermione took some of the potpie and Harry grabbed some lasagna. Everyone was so exited to be back, especially with the new girl. It seemed as though all of the people at the Hufflepuff table wanted to know her.
When the feast was over, and they finished every bit of dessert in their stomach's that they could fit, they quieted down to hear Dumbledore's speech.
"Once again welcome! This year I have both good news and bad to break to you all. First for the bad news; Because of Voldemort regaining full power we have to take certain safety precautions. They include an earlier curfew for everyone, and less Hogsmead visits. (Everyone groaned at this.) You will also have to be attended between every class by a teacher being somewhere in the same hallway, as we did four years ago.
Now for the good news, we will be having Quidditch tryouts in two weeks for all of the teams but Slytherin who has all of its players. We also have someone new in our staff. Welcome the real Mad-Eye Moody, for the one a couple years ago was a death eater posing as him."
Everyone applauded and some couldn't bear to look at Moody for he had a chunk missing out of his nose, part of a leg missing, and one magical eye which could see even through invisible things. Dumbledore continued:
"He will be our Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher this year. He will be teaching you very high defense mechanism's and attacking skills incase you ever come to the situation of needing them, hopefully you won't." Dumbledore added. "Well that's basically it, any news updates on Voldemort and I will be sure to tell you. Now go get some rest, and first years find your prefects for they will lead you to your common room and tell you the temporary password."
They all got up and started to head for the exits to get to their common room. Harry was squeezing himself through the crowd when he bumped into someone. He looked up to see two pretty eyes gazing into his.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Jenna is it?"
"Yea, you're Harry Potter, my friends who came here for the Triwizard Tournament told me a lot about you." She smiled and got pushed away from Harry from the crowd. Harry finally made it outside the Great Hall and waited for Ron and Hermione to catch up.
"Harry how did you get through that crowd so fast!" Hermione wondered.
"I don't know, where are your first years?"
"Oh only the new prefects take them, remember last year?" Hermione replied.
"Oh yeah." They headed down the hall and up the changing stairs to the picture with the fat lady.
"Password?"
"Pumpernickel." Ron said and the fat lady let them through. They walked into their common room and felt so tired that they just wanted to get into their four-posters.
"Goodnight Ron and Harry." Said Hermione.
"Goodnight Hermione," said Ron and Harry in unison. They both headed to their own rooms and plunged themselves on their beds.
"Too bad Jenna wasn't a Griffyndor." Ron told Harry.
"Yeah that would be cool. Do you think she's the one for you Ron?"
Instead of answering Ron just smiled as he put on his pajamas and got into his bed.
"I'll take that as a yes." Said Harry now getting into his own bed and as he was about to tell Ron about what happened in the crowd, he decided not to tell him, for he didn't want Ron to think that Harry also had that little thing for her. Even though Harry felt that he could move on from Cho Chang and go to Jenna. Jenna, Harry thought to himself, what a pretty name.
Right when Harry was about to fall asleep Seamus and Neville entered the room, along with Dean. They noticed Harry and Ron "sleeping," but they made no trouble in trying to keep quiet. When they all finally settled down, Harry was able to go back to his own thoughts.
What did her friends tell her about me? Good, Bad? Must have been good because she smiled. Yes, I think it's good. I can't like her though, not if Ron does. I wonder why she moved to here from Drumstrang. Man she's pretty. Different from Cho Chang, but still pretty. What should I do about Ron? Should I tell him? No I can't tell him because then he's going to be nice and back off. But don't you want him to leave you to Jenna? Tomorrow…
And with that Harry fell asleep awaiting tomorrow.
Author's note: Well I tried to add all of the people who have been reading my story in the sorting ceremony. O yes and Jenna is symbolically me, ! But I make her prettier and hotter in my story than I really am! Sry folks, but I love Harry so I SHOTIE!! Hehe and this is my story so I can do that Mwhahaha! But anyways keep the reviews rolling along and I'll keep upgrading as much as I can, because these stories take so long and I need my TV time! So I end up not doing like any homework! I've been good on the upgrading though Hehe! All for my blessed readers! Now review people because they make me feel special, and what is Harry planning to do tomorrow, and will he ever tell Ron about his secret crush? What did Jenna's friends say about Harry and why has she transferred? Something in the next chappie is going to totally get u by surprise so stick around! Once again I am not plagiarizing and this is all coming from me! Well except when Harry was in the order and Snape was brought into the story, that idea came from Kate, in was having a writer's block… ENJOY!