Disclaimer- ok, everything in here that is JK Rowling's is JK Rowling's, anything in here that isn't JK Rowling's is mine, got that? Oh yeah and the sorting song is actually the sorting song in the first book, so don't give me credit for that, that also belongs to JK Rowling. I tried to write one myself, but...it didn't work too well!

Anyway a big thanks to my second reviewer, starbella!

And now, the story continues...

Chapter 3-

"Firs' years over 'ere, firs' years!" A loud voice boomed over the general hustle of the students getting off the train.

"OMG, is he a giant?" asked Lily curiously, brushing her long red hair away from her face to get a better look.

"No way." said Kayla. "Giants are way taller, he probably half giant or something though."

"His name's Hagrid." said Natasha as they pushed their way through the crowd. "Daniel told me, he's the gamekeeper at Hogwarts."

"O.K. are all you lot firs' years? Well get into th' boats. Only 4 people in each boat."

Lily, Natasha and Kayla quickly got into a boat together before all of them were taken. They were joined by a small girl with short brown hair.

"Can sit here, all the other boats are taken."

"Sure"

"I'm Hannah."

James, Sirius and Remus jumped into a boat, making it rock violently. A short boy with mousey brown hair, edged nervously towards them. "Umm...c-can I sit here?

"No, you can't sit here, my imaginary friend John is sitting here, can't you see him?" said Sirius in a sarcastic voice.

The boy looked disappointed, "O-O.K, I'm sorry, I'll just go..."

"I was kidding, you can sit here... I'll just throw John off the boat; he's a very good swimmer you know." James and Remus collapsed into laughter while Peter climbed in. The boat rocked violently again.

"No rocking th' boats." said Hagrid in a loud voice; he was looking specifically at the 4 boys.

James shrugged; "He didn't say anything about splashing..." he scooped up some water in his hands and flung it right at Sirius. Soon the 4 boys were having a fully fledged water fight. Hagrid was yelling at them to stop. Finally he had to come right up to them, everyone was watching.

"Now, you boys stop this now, you hear?"

Sirius looked up at him with an innocent look on his face. "Sorry Sir, we were just trying to give James a shower, so we could sit next to him. Other wise we had to cover our faces because he smelt so... ow!" James had decided to give Sirius a punch on the arm.

Hagrid was smiling underneath his beard. "Now, you boys be well behaved so we can star' moving, O.K.?" Hagrid turned and started walking back to his boat.

"There're such idiots." came a voice from another boat. James turned to see a boy with black greasy hair. He had an evil smirk on his face.

"So you think we're idiots do you?" said James viciously.

"No, actually I don't think you're idiots." said the boy. "I think you are the most idiotic jerks I have ever seen!"

Sirius looked ready to kill. "Oh, you are so going to pay for that."

"Or..." said James "He could pay for it now." He scooped up water in his hand and threw it right at the boys face. The boy had no time to react; the water hit him straight in the face and was followed by more water thrown from Sirius and Remus.

"Serverus, are you alright?" asked one of his friends.

This time it was Snape's turn to look ready to kill. "You are all going to pay."

"Well, "said James smiling. "It'll have to wait till later, it looks like Hagrids interested in what happens next..." Hagrid was standing in his boat watching them with a frown on his face. James waved at him. Hagird yelled at them to sit down so the boats could start. James, Sirius and Remus sat down so did Hagrid.

Instantly the boats started moving like magic. The little fleet glided along slowly.

Sirius looked at James, "Snivilus, huh, kinda strange name don't you think?"

"Sirius, you idiot, it was Serverus not Snivilus."

Sirius smiled, "Well in that case I think we should keep his name as Snivilus. I mean we're really doing him a favour. Who would call their son Serverus? Snivilus is a much better name." The 4 boys smiled to themselves and started looking at the scenery.

And then suddenly there was a big castle in front if them. Lights were shining out the windows. There were so many towers and peaks it was impossible to count them. There were exclamations of wonder throughout the little fleet.

"Wow, it's so...so...big!"

"Yeah, totally!"

"I can't believe we'll be staying here for like 7 years."

"I know!"

The 4 girls got out of their boat, Hannah walked off to find her friends. Lily, Natasha and Kayla walked up steps to where the group of first years was gathered. A stern looking lady wearing glasses emerged from the doorway and walked down the steps. She turned to look at Hagrid. "You're a little late."

"Yeah, well there was a bit of a hold up..." He looked at the 4 soaking boys who were trying desperately to dry themselves.

Mrs. McGonagall walked up the boys and muttered something that sounded like "Every year there a few that can't control themselves..." she took out her wand and cast a drying spell over them. They were all instantly dry. She walked to the front of the group and addressed them all. "I am Professor McGonagall. Now, all you first years, follow me please." She led the way into the castle and stopped in front a grand pair of doors. "Now everyone will wait here until you are called. Be ready to make one straight line when I come back. You will be sorted alphabetically. Be as quiet as possible. No shouting please." She opened the doors and walked into the great hall before closing them behind her.

"How are we going to be sorted." asked Lily nervously.

Natasha shrugged "Daniel always said something about fighting a dragon, but I think he was saying that to scare me..." She suddenly looked scared "What if he was telling the truth, what if we have to fight a dragon!"

"Nah" came a voice from behind them. They turned around and saw Sirius standing there "I've heard that all you have to do is put a hat on your head."

"You sure?" asked Natasha.

"Yup." said James joining the conversation. "I've heard that too, hope I'm in Griffindor."

"Gryffindor? What's Griffindor?"

"Lily! We explained all that on the train remember?"

"Oh yeah, I guess I hope in any house but Slytherin."

"Good choice" said Remus. "That's what I hope too." "Anyway" said James, smiling at Lily "What are all your names?"

"Well, I'm Lily, this is Kayla and Natasha, and your names are..."

"Lily, huh? Well I'm James; this is Sirius, Remus and Peter." Peter had just joined his friends.

At that moment Professor McGonagall came back outside "Follow me, in single file now." then she turned around ad walked back inside. Everyone got into a big line and followed her inside. The hall was huge. There were 4 big long tables in a row. Lily guessed there were for the 4 houses. They reached the front of the hall. There was a small wooden stool in the middle of the floor. On the stool sat an old dusty hat. When everyone was quiet the hat opened his mouth (which was actually just a rip along his side) and much to Lily's surprised, started singing.

'You may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge from what you see,
I'll eat myself, if you can find,
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts sorting hat,
And I cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head,
The sorting hat can't see,
So try my on and I will tell you,
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Griffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their, daring, nerve and chilvary,
Set the Griffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means,
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none),
For I'm a thinking Cap!'

The hall burst into applause while the first years at the front looked even scared than before. What if I don't get into a house with my friends? Lily thought nervously.

"Now, first years, when I call your name you will come to the front, sit on the stool and try on the hat, understood?" There was silence. Professor McGonagall took that for a yea and started reading out names. "Hannah Abbey" The girl that had sat with Lily, Natasha and Kayla on the boat walked slowly up the front. She picked up the hat and sat on the stool.

There was a few seconds silence and then... "HUFFLEPUFF!" The Hufflepuff table clapped loudly as Hannah ran eagerly over to join them.

"Sirius Black" Professor McGonagall read out. Sirius winked at James and then walked confidently up the stool. This was his chance to prove himself. He sat down. He would show everyone he was different. He put on the hat. He was NOT going to get into Slytherin like the rest of his family... "Another Black hey?" Said the hat to itself. "I know where to put you in..."

"Not Slytherin" thought Sirius desperately, "Please, not Slytherin."

"Not Slytherin, eh?" The hat thought, "Yes... I see a will to prove yourself, I see, you would do well in Slytherin, but... better be GRIFFINDOR!" Sirius took the hat off his head, smiling and walked gratefully over to the applauding Griffindor table.

"Natasha Brown" called Professor McGonagall. It was Natasha's turn to walk to the front. She sat down and put the hat on. The hat immediately started thinking. "Another Brown, this is an easy one... GRIFFINDOR!" The Griffindor table applauded once more as Natasha went to sit next to Sirius. Her brother called out to her, "Good work Tash." She smiled and then went back to watching the sorting.

The sorting continued, Lily, Kayla, Remus, James and Peter all got sorted into Griffindor. Dumbledore stood up "And now, our first years have been sorted, so I have two words for all of you. TUCK IN!" Instantly the empty plates, dishes and jugs filled with food and drink.

"Wow, how do they do that" asked an amazed Lily.

"I don't know." said Kayla, also marveling.

"And I don't care" said Sirius with his mouth full. He swallowed. "It tastes great, does it matter where it comes from?" he said quickly before stuffing his face again.

"Boys." Natasha said, rolling her eyes, they all burst out laughing before doing what Dumbledore asked and "tucking in" to the delicious food.

--------------------------------- O.K how was that? Now if you just read that then PLEASE reveiw, it only takes a few seconds of your time and it will make me happy. Isn't it a good feeling when you make someone happy?

Anyway, yes, there was heaps to dialog in that chapter, i am trying to make less dialog, but it's not working. Anyway, once again... PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!