Sakiya: oO…. It's been awhile….

Kairio: (cries) YOU ABONDONED ME!!!

Sakiya: I- uh- didn't mean to!?

Kairio: (cries)

Sakiya: Oy… anyways, the setting for this chapter is when Kairio is eleven. It's the day before she goes to Hogwarts. Remember, she is two years ahead of Harry & Co. Let us see what kind of trouble she gets into before she even starts school…..

Thoughts in bold.

Sakiya: Oh yeah, the good part is the first day,

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN ANYTHING BUT KAIRIO!

((ONWARD!!!))

It was early morning at the large, but almost empty, castle of Hogwarts. A young girl walked into the Great Hall, pushing the doors slowly to hear the creaks. She was pale, but there seemed to be a warm glow to her face. She walked to the only table now sitting in the Great Hall and plopped down. She knew breakfast would not be served for a while, but she didn't care. She didn't seem hungry anyways. Her black hair was messy and had some leaves in it, and her once brown eyes were now an icy blue. There seemed to be a noble look about her, even though she looked messy. Kairio Snape yawned and laid her head on the table, slowly drifting off…

She woke up suddenly when the Great Hall's doors swung open and hit the wall. She looked up and tried to focus on who was there. It was a large man, which only meant it could be Hagrid.

"It's nice to see you are awake Kairio," said a soft voice. Kairio turned around and saw Professor Dumbledore smiling at her. She smiled back, but then yawned. She must not have gotten much sleep. She looked around and saw that most of the other teachers, including her father, were also sitting at the table eating breakfast. Just as she was about to say something, Hagrid came walking over, swinging something feathery.

"I foun' this on the edge of th forest Professor Dumbledore." He said, holding it higher. It looked like the remains of an owl. Dumbledore kept a straight face, "Do you know what did this Hagrid?" He asked quietly.

"Somethin with mighty big jaws." Hagrid replied. Professor Flitwick let out a soft sob. Kairio recognized the torn owl must have been his owl. Everyone reassured Flitwick that it would be okay, and then went back to eating breakfast. Kairio was about to take her first bite, when she felt something in her throat. She began coughing. The others looked at her, wondering what she was coughing for. Kairio's pale face turned red for a moment, but she finally coughed out whatever was in her throat. Her eyes widened at the sight. Feathers. Orange-Red feathers. Just like the owls. Flitwick's eyes were wide, but his face showed shock.

"Um…. Ooops." Kairio muttered. She looked down. It was her fault Flitwick no longer had an owl. "I'm really sorry Professor. I… I didn't mean to. I don't have any control over what I do. I'm…. I'm really sorry." She said to him. He still looked shocked, but his face turned red with anger as he got up and marched away….

((LATER))

"Kairio, stop putting yourself down. You know it wasn't your fault." Severus said while putting things in his office. He was trying to reassure her, but it didn't seem to be working.

"Dad, that's the second time that's happened. And I think I really hurt his feelings." Kairio replied. She was sprawled out on the floor, playing with something.

"Well, get over it. You're starting school tomorrow."

"I know, I know." She said in a bored tone. She was starting to wonder if school would actually be that cool. She had lived in the castle for…. A very long time, and it's not like anything was really changing. Except that she had to attend classes and make friends.

Maybe that's what's scaring me. She thought over this a lot. Would she have many friends at all? What if they found out what she was? How many friends then? Kairio sighed. She wasn't thinking school would be boring….. She thought it would be scary.

And then another troubling thought went through, probably the most troubling thing she could think of. What house will I be put in? I mean, I've seen the Slytherin girls, and they don't look so nice at all. They seem really mean, same with the boys. I like Gryffindor better. They're nice, and they aren't afraid to do scary things. I dunno…. Maybe I am a Hufflepuff. No, I'm definitely not Hufflepuff material. What about Ravenclaw? I just don't know. Guess it's up to the Sorting Hat.

((THE NEXT DAY))

Kairio's thoughts seemed to follow her into the next day. She was sitting outside by the lake, watching the giant squid lazily rise above the surface, and then go back down. The new first years would be arriving in a couple of hours, and Kairio's job was to get mixed up in the group when the train arrived at the Hogsmeade station. Not hard since lots of students got off. There was an unwelcome feeling in the pit of her stomach. Anticipation mixed with fear wasn't a good feeling when they are about equal. She forgot all about her feelings and thoughts when Hagrid approached her.

"Alrigh' then Rio. I'd say it's bout time we head to th' station." He said. Kairio sighed, "Okay."

They headed to the station, and by the time they got there it was dark and the moon covered the sky. Hagrid glanced nervously at Kairio. "Yer full moon is gone ternight right?"

Kairio nodded. Her attention was focused on the tracks. She wondered how much longer until the train came. She didn't have to wait long until the train came into the station, its horn blowing loudly. The train came to a screeching halt, and in no time students in black robes were filing off the train. Once the crowd grew big enough, Kairio jumped in. She heard Hagrid yelling, "Firs' years this way!" A crowd of students followed Hagrid into the boats. "Everyone in?" He asked, "All righ' then. FORWARD!" And just as he said, the boats started moving forward…..

Not to long after, the boats arrived and everyone piled out into the Entrance Hall. Here stood a tall, stern looking witch. After everyone came in, she cleared her throat to speak.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Professor McGonagall. "The start-of-the-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you can take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family in Hogwarts. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your house dormitory, and spend free time in your house common room.

"The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each house has its own noble history and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your house points, while any rule breaking will lose house points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honor. I hope each of you will be a credit to whichever house becomes yours.

"The Sorting Ceremony will take place in a few minutes in front of the rest of the school. I suggest that you all smarten yourselves up as much as you can while you are waiting. I shall return when we are ready for you." With that, she left. The students broke into conversation, most wondering what the Sorting Ceremony was.

"I heard it was some sort of test!"

"Yeah, well I heard people pick you out!"

"I heard that they put you in the house your most like!"

"But how do they know?"

Kairio listened to all of these guesses. But she already knew what it was. The Sorting Hat. She was told not to say anything though.

"Hey! Hey you! What do you think?" Kairio turned to see the person poking her in the back. It was a boy with bright red hair, and next to him was another boy with bright red hair. "Um…. I dunno." Kairio said shrugging. "I've never heard any rumors." The boys smiled, "Sorry for our rudeness. Name's Fred Weasly." "And George Weasly." Said the other one. Kairio smiled, "I'm Kairio Snape."

Fred and George looked confused. "Isn't…. isn't your dad the head of Slytherin House?" George asked. Kairio tilted her head in a confused way. "Yeah…. So what?"

Fred's eyes widened, "Our brother told us he was a mean old git. Are you sure you're his daughter?"

Kairio glared, "He is not a mean old git. And yes, I'm sure I'm his daughter!"

Before Fred or George could say anything else, Professor McGonagall came back. "Now form a line," She told the first years, "And follow me."

When they entered the Great Hall they all looked around, amazed at what they saw. Some were pointing at the ceiling, others were looking around at all the people, and some were looking at where they were headed. Professor McGonagall halted them in front of the Staff Table. The first years started to feel nervous as all eyes rested on them. Some watched as Professor McGonagall silently placed a four-legged stool in front of the first years. On top of the stool, she placed a hat. And just as everyone was about to whisper about it, a rip near the brim opened wide, like a mouth, and began to sing.

"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty.

But don't judge on 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 can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head

The Sorting Hat can't see,

So try me on and I will tell you

Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart.

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindors 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. The Sorting Hat bowed to each of the four tables and then became still again. The first years sighed in relief. "All we have to do is put on the hat!" Someone whispered. Professor McGonagall pulled out a list. "Now, when I call your name, you will come up here and I will place the Sorting Hat upon your head. You will be sorted and then sit with your house.

"Banks, Tony"

A scrawny little boy walked up to the stool nervously. He sat down and McGonagall put the Sorting Hat on his head. It sat there for a moment before yelling "RAVENCLAW!!!" The Ravenclaw Table burst into cheers as they got their first new member.

So the sorting went on… all of the Houses had gotten many new members. Now was Kairio's turn.

"Snape, Kairio"

Kairio walked up there shakily. She sat on the stool, gripping the sides hard. Professor McGonagall placed the hat on her head. The hat moved a bit and began to whisper.

"Ah… so many secrets lie in this mind, yes. One secret you want no one to know. And another I don't even think you know."

Kairio listened to the hat without a making a sound. But what secret was it talking about?

"Also a need for friends that understand… yes… and loads of courage. I think you'll do best in… GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor table burst into loud applause as Kairio got off of the stood and went to the table quickly. People clapped her on the back and congratulated her. She looked up to see her father's reaction. To her surprise, he seemed unfazed. She thought he'd of wanted her in Slytherin.

"Weasly, Fred"

Fred stepped almost casually to the stool. The sorting hat was placed on his head, and almost immediately, "GRYFFINDOR!" It was the same thing for George. They sat on both sides of Kairio. Fred on the left, and George on the right. They were also the last to be sorted.

When Dumbledore stood, the entire room got silent. "I would like to say a few things before the feast! Remember, the Forbidden Forest is forbidden to all students." His eyes lingered for a second on Kairio. "And Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you all that no magic should be used in-between classes. Now, with that out of the way-!"

Suddenly, the empty platters on the tables filled themselves with food, and everyone enjoyed a very good dinner…

((UM….. DOWNWARD!!!))

Sakiya: That was probably the longest thing I've ever typed…… Ah, well…. Ive got more time on my hands now! I'm out of school for the summer! YAY! R&R please!