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Chapter 2. Welcome To Hogwarts

Everyone in Hogwarts was happy to be back and excited for the feast to begin. After everyone had entered the Great Hall and got comfortable the sorting of the 1st years began.

Most of the students watched happily and greeted their new housemates with excitement. Ron's mind however was with a certain brunette from the platform. He couldn't seem to keep her out of his head. He checked over the group of first years just to make sure she wasn't one of them (thankfully she wasn't) but this still left him with a feeling of curiosity.

Hermione's mind was along the same track as Ron's but she was more concerned about her new American friend Logan.

She wasn't even paying attention to the sorting, which had always been one of her favorite parts to starting off the New Year. She clapped when the rest of her house did and gave blank smiles to the new students, but other then that her mind couldn't have been further from the feast.

She scanned over the other tables just to make sure he wasn't a student. As her eyes grazed through the faces of the Slytherin table, she made full eye contact with a certain handsome blonde, whom she had grown to hate. Malfoy was shamelessly staring right at her. His look quickly changed into a glare when he realized she was watching him, and she broke their stare quickly, feeling uncomfortable and going back to her search.

Only this time half of her mind was concentrating on finding Logan, while the other half was concerned about what Malfoy had been up to.

Malfoy settled comfortably into his seat and was quickly bored with the sorting of the 1st years. He started to let his mind wander, as he looked through the students of the different houses. His gaze came across the Golden Trio and he suddenly felt hatred rise up in him. God he hated them more then anyone could ever know.

He noticed that 2 of the 3 seemed quite distracted. Weasley was concentrating hard on the crowd of first years while Granger was completely lost looking all around

the great hall obviously searching for someone. He looked over all the students that she normally sat with and wondered who was missing that she had been looking for. While he was pondering this he noticed her hair wasn't puffy or frizzy this year but rather had soft long curls. He liked it better that way he thought. As he was trying to decide how soft her hair would be she looked right at him. His look quickly changed into a glare as he remembered who she was. SICK he thought I DID NOT JUST LET MYSELF THINK ABOUT HER HAIR. Even though he was disgusted he would not break their gaze, thatwould be a sign of weakness. He could see her growing uncomfortable and she quickly looked away going back to her search.

Draco noticed that the sorting had just wrapped up so he got ready for the feast to begin, only now realizing how starving he was. But when the food didn't appear and Dumbledore stood up to address them, Draco mumbled and sat back in his seat.

He watched as Dumbledore Walked to a door to the left of the staff table and led out 4 students who looked between the ages of 16 and 18. He noticed the 2 girls right away and how beautiful they were compared to the girls who attended his school.

He glanced over at the Gryffindor Table and caught Hermione's reaction to these people. She seemed to tense up and looked to be holding her breath. A broad smile started to creep across her face as if she couldn't hold it in.

Draco paid close attention and realized that she was staring at the tall Brown haired guy on the stage with Dumbledore and the other 3. This annoyed him a lot more then he would have thought. He didn't like her looking at him like that especially since he didn't know who it was yet.

As the sorting finished, Hermione gave up her search, deciding that he was nowhere to be found. She had even checked the staff table just to make sure he wasn't a new teacher.

Dumbledore stood up and everyone waited for him to start the feast. But instead he walked out from behind the table and over to a side door. Everyone in the great hall watched uncertain of what he was doing as he opened the door, and held it open for the Four teenagers who strolled out looking quite comfortable and bearing giant smiles.

Hermione spotted Logan out of the Four and squirmed excitedly in her seat. She couldn't help the giant smirk that crept across her face upon seeing him.

Harry noticed Logan too and noted Hermione's reaction, causing him to glare at her to stop, hate Logan with a passion, and have nothing to do about it but pout in his seat.

Ron could care less about Hermione's new interest or Harry's pouting. His attention was permanently fixed upon the Brunette who just walked in with her 3 companions that he saw from the platform.

Not removing his gaze from the girl, he smacked Harry's arm a little harder then he meant to,

"Harry, that's the girl from the platform I was telling you about! Isn't she something?" He said in awe watching her climb happily onto the stage in front of the entire school.

"Yeah she's really pretty" Harry said only half paying attention, and more carefully watching Logan. He noted that Ron's dream girl, and Hermione's Lover Logan, were awfully close together as the two of them linked arms to await Dumbledore's next move.

Well he thought that could be trouble

"Sorry Hermione" hesitated smugly, his mood rising, "looks like lover boy is taken"

"What??" Ron piped in, realizing the conversation had something to do with his girl too.

"They aren't together, their just friends...he told me so." She said it with confidence but she noticed how pretty the girl actually was and started to doubt it a little in her mind.

Dumbledore led the four of them to the middle of the stage and stood in front of them to first address the school.

"Before we begin the feast I would like to introduce to you 4 new students. They are here with us on an exchange program from America and will be staying with us throughout the year. We hope to learn as much from then as they will from us. Each one of these students will be placed, not sorted, into a separate house, so that everyone here will share equal benefits from our guests. So without further ado, I shall announce each student to their house."

He waved for the first girl to come forward. She had long blonde hair that was pin straight and came down to the middle of her abdomen. She wore a thick, white winter sweater that came off her shoulders, showing the straps of her undershirt. She had a mini denim skirt on that came to the middle of her thigh, and wore cream color leg warmers. She sported thick-framed brown glasses that were probably more for fashion then for seeing properly.

She stepped forward and looked around the hall then to the headmaster.

"Ms. Michelle Williams, will be spending her visit to Hogwarts in Ravenclaw." The Ravenclaw table burst into applause excited to get someone so cool into their house. She smiled and quickly went to join the students at the Ravenclaw table, and they all moved over to make sure she had plenty of room (The boys were more willing to give up their seats then any of the girls).

Dumbledore motioned to the next student, a boy to step forward. He had longer rock star styled shaggy hair, that came down right above his eyes so that you could only see their bright blue color if he shook his hair to the side. He was wearing worn and torn faded jeans and a white T-shirt that had a black logo on it.

He stepped forward and as he did Ginny leaned over to Hermione and whispered,

"Oh wow, I bet he plays the guitar too…I hope he gets put into Gryffindor, I could definitely teach him a thing or two…" she stated.

Hermione laughed at her attempt to sound naughty and saw Ginny's point…he was really attractive…in fact she noticed that all four of the Americans were quite good looking.

"Mr. Seth Cohen will be staying with Hufflepuff." Dumbledore announced to the students. Everyone clapped while the Hufflepuff table exploded with cheers mostly from the girls who were squealing with excitement.

"Aw man…" Ginny pouted, slouching forward putting her elbows on the table and resting her chin in her hands.

"Don't worry I'm pretty sure you have a couple classes with Hufflepuff this year." Hermione informed her remembering to her schedule from her 5th year.

"Really?!" she asked perking up. "Oh good!"

Hermione and Ron waited anxiously to see where the next two would be placed, each completely unaware of the others interest.

Hermione realized that if Logan wasn't the one to be put into Gryffindor, then he would be in Slytherin, and if that happened then she could just say goodbye to any chance of having something with him. Ron on the other hand was thinking how he and the girl from the platform would look together.

"So that leaves us with our final 2 students. Mr. Logan Jacobs will be joining the Slytherin house while Ms. Ellena Augestein will be joining Gryffindor."

Hermione's heart dropped while Ron's soared. The two went their separate ways as each table erupted with applause at their new edition.

Ron hastily waved to Ellena to sit in the seat next to him and she smiled when she noticed his face making his ears go red. She walked over and took his kind offer getting comfortable next to him.

After Dumbledore started the feast and the started to eat, everyone at the Gryffindor table began chatting excitedly.

Ron turned to Ellena and looked her over. She had dark brown hair that cascaded down her back in curvy waves. She had stylish side bangs that came down just before her eyes and were swept off to the side of her face. Her eyes sparkled a stunning hazel that was currently a shade closer to green. Her features were soft and cute, and her tan made her skin glow.

She was wearing dark low-rise jeans, with a black 3 row studded belt. Her shirt was a sleek black halter-top that dipped low in the front revealing some of her natural curves. Over it she wore a thin black zip-up sweater that had silk pockets on the chest and side of the arms. Her wardrobe was accented with silver, diamond and pearl chandelier earrings, and a diamond chocker. Over the sleeve of her sweater on her right arm she had a thin diamond bracelet. And even though it was a cold rainy London day, she was wearing black flip-flops with little turtle decals along the straps.

Ron described her looks as subtle beauty in his head. She didn't act like she knew she was pretty.

She caught Ron looking at her and she grinned,

"Hi" she said happily

"…Hey" he responded a little unsure how to act. Real smooth he thought sarcastically keep up the good work and she'll be your in no time.

"I'm Ellena," she said extending out her hand

"I know" he replied and took her hand slowly and shook it. He noted how he noted how soft her skin was. After a moment of silence and him not letting go of her hand she smiled at him oddly and leaning in further said in a soft hushed voice,

"It's your turn now"

"Oh" he said his ears turning slightly redder "My name is Ron Weasley." He paused noting how nervous he felt and how it came out in his voice. He realized they were still holding hands, so he quickly released it and continued the conversation by introducing people to her.

"Ellena these are some of my friends, Hermione, Harry, Seamus, Dean, and Neville." He said introducing them as each one gave a little smile and a wave at introduction.

"Don't mind me, I'm just his little sister" Ginny piped up giving Ron her annoyed look at not being mentioned.

"Oh yeah that's Ginny" he added

"Its nice to meet you all." She said smiling.

They proceeded to ask her all kinds of questions from her favorite quidditch team (US all-stars of course) to her entire life history.

"I'm from the west coast right on the California-Oregon boarder, this little town called Ashland. I've lived there my whole life. It's really cute and the people there are so nice…well their stoned most of the time so of course they're nice, but its pretty chill." She said this last part in a sarcastic tone but received a couple odd looks from people especially Hermione. Apparently talk like that doesn't go over too well with people from this area.

Everyone loved her laid back attitude, her accent and her slang, which took awhile to get used to and figure out what they meant but caught on pretty fast. Words like chill and hella were commonly used with her.

After everyone was completely full from the feast and comfortably sitting back relaxing, Ellena started to get up.

"Where you going?" Ron asked. He would have just thought she was going to bed but she didn't know where the dorms were yet.

"I'm just gonna go talk to Logan for a while." She stated simply gesturing towards the Slytherin table. A few people looked at her with confusion.

Dean was the first to pipe up and say anything first,

"But…he's in Slytherin." He stated as if this explained everything, and watching for her reaction of understanding.

"So…?" she questioned, not getting it.

"Slytherins and Gryffindors don't exactly get along…we're kind of enemies. They think their better then everyone else, and their kind of evil. Its probably not a good idea to go over there." Ron explained to her. Then glancing over at Logan added "especially with his new little ferret friend" as Logan and Malfoy were chatting away.

"Logan has been my best friend for two years now, that's not gonna suddenly change because of some stupid house rivalry." She said reassuringly. Still noticing the look of concern on Ron's face she added,

"Look I really appreciate how concerned you all are, how about you guys come over and get me when you leave so you can show me to the dorms ok?" she asked

"Alright we will" he said giving up but still looking unhappy.

"Don't worry!" she said laughing at how weird they were getting about this. "I can take care of myself" she reassured him, and with that she gave his leg a squeeze and got up. The contact of her hand on his leg sent a wave through Ron, leaving

him sitting there with his heart racing. No one else noticed her little action because it had been hidden under the table.

Instead all eyes were focused on her walking casually to the Slytherin table.

She walked up behind the unnoticing Logan who was leaned across the table and caught the tail end of his conversation with Malfoy.

"Its good shit but after like 20,22 shots it can seriously mess you up." Logan stated.

"22 shots huh?" Ellena interjected with extreme amusement "are you kidding? Your like the biggest light weight I know, you can barley handle eight." She said laughing at him trying to impress people with his "drinking skill".

"Oh…" he said turning around in his seat to see her standing there laughing at him "well…I didn't know you were standing right there." He said in an ashamed voice as if this was a good excuse.

Before she could respond though she was cut off.

"Who said you could come over here?" Malfoy asked coldly.

"I'm sorry, was I talking to you?" she responded just as coldly, rude people pissed her off. Her attitude impressed Malfoy.

"Why don't you just go back to your mudblood table, no one wants you here" he stated.

Logan quickly turned around to him,

" Hey man don't talk to her like that, she's chill alright?" he told Draco.

Draco had never even been questioned by someone he considered his equal, so contradiction was a big thing for him to handle. He quickly decided he respected Logan; no one had the guts to talk to him like that so casually before.

So he nodded excepting this and watched as Logan wrapped an arm around his friends' waist pulling her closer to him and lowering her into a seat at the same time. She quickly went to push past the little spat they had, as she leaned across the table extending her hand,

" My name is Ellena." She said

"Draco Malfoy" he responded taking her hand and shaking it. He truly had never met people like this before. They had both stood up to him and then transitioned into being completely friendly with him in less then a minute. He totally respected these two he thought as he released her hand. He retorted back to the conversation he had been having with Logan.

"So you've seen Logan drink before?" he asked Ellena.

"Seen him? I freaking corrupted this kid." She said with a laugh.

"You drink? Are you joking?" Draco asked shocked and amused at the same time. He had never met a girl his own age that drank that wasn't dirty and gross. This girl was well kept, pretty, seemed smart even wholesome. It didn't fit.

"I know…shocking" she said sarcastically, "but I've done more then just drink. I guess where we're from it's not a big deal, its just what people our age do." She said

"Hey we should have a huge party this Friday night to get to know everyone," Logan suggested excitedly.

"Hell yeah!" Ellena responded.

"I know the perfect place," Draco added smirking, excited to see what Ellena would be like.

"Hella, we can supply" Logan said excited to make plans start. "What do you want?" he asked Ellena.

"Anything but that raspberry vodka shit, I cant drink that anymore ever since that one night" Ellena said a look of disgust growing across her face at the bad memory.

Logan laughed, "Oh yeah, those were some good times. Remember you like passed out after what? 10 shots?"

"OK that's only cause that was like my second time drinking, now I could totally take your ass." She stated with confidence.

"Do Potter and Weasley know their new friend has such bad habits?" Malfoy asked completely enjoying his new company.

"I don't think so. Why? Do you think they'll disapprove or something?" she asked glancing at her fellow Gryffindors.

"Are you kidding? The Golden Trio? They'll hate it! Especially Granger, 'fact she'll probably report you for It." He told her at first amused but then remembering how much he hated them.

"Nah, they're cool they wouldn't do that. I'll just have to corrupt them too." She smirked.

"Have fun trying" he snorted in reply.

"Well what about you Draco?" she asked leaning across the table putting n her sexy voice, "Need any corrupting? Or are you already bad enough?" she was having fun flirting harmlessly with him.

He took the bait and leaned in closing the gap between them, leaving only an inch or two between their faces. In a lowered voice he replied,

" I'm as bad as they come. Maybe I'll corrupt you a little Friday night." He winked and sat back in his chair.

At that moment Harry Ron and Hermione all walked over. Ron tapped her on the shoulder,

"Ready to go?" he asked, noticing the glare from Malfoy but choosing to ignore it at the moment.

"Yeah definitely" she said getting up, "Cya later" she said to Logan as she wrapped her arms around him in a hug.

"It was nice meeting you Draco, I'll see you around." She said

"Yeah you too, I'll talk to you later" he replied casually, enjoying the look that was coming from the trio.

"Later babe" Logan said slapping her butt as she turned to leave. She responded my playfully hitting him on the arm.

"Oh hey, Hermione right?" he said noticing her standing back by Harry. She lit up because he remembered her name.

"Yeah, Logan, Hey" she replied casually as if she was just remembering she had met him earlier.

"I'll cya around" he said to her as her friends started to leave.

"Yeah cya" she said happily.

After the Gryffindors left, Draco started questioning Logan.

"Are you dating her or something?" he asked

"Ellena? No, why does everyone think that?" He replied amused.

"Probably because you two seem very close. Always cuddling, and slapping her arse, and calling her babe. I don't know how friends are in America, but here, not so much like that." He explained.

"Well things can change then" he replied not caring a whole lot.

"Your not interested in Granger are you?" he asked with a disgusted look on his face.

"What if I am?" he didn't actually know if he was interested yet, but he wanted to know why Draco thought that would be such a bad thing.

" Because you're in Slytherin, you're with me. You cant associate with know it all, stingy, mudbloods. Especially that one. She's a nightmare. Thinks she's perfect. She probably wouldn't even tolerate you partying." He listed off some of her annoying qualities.

"Like I said" he started as they got up to go to their common room "Things can change."

On their way up to the Gryffindor common room, Ellena got an earful for talking to Malfoy.

"Draco is really not that bad. You just need to get to talking to him." She explained

"Draco? You call him Draco?" Ron questioned angrily

"Yeah it's his name. Look me and Logan are having this party thing Friday night, kind of a getting to know everyone here. Draco is helping out and I would really like you all to be there. Please?" she stopped walking and waited for an answer from them.

"I don't know that's kind of asking for trouble, being in a crowded room with Malfoy." Harry stated.

"Logan can make sure he's not a prick, like he did for me today. If he tries anything we'll take care of it." She tried persuading.

After a moment of silence she stepped closer to Ron and put her hand on his arm looking him in the eyes she asked again,

"Please come?" she said sincerely.

"Ok" he replied giving in.

"Oh good! I promise it will be fun!" she said happily pulling him into a friendly hug wrapping her arms around his neck.

He stood there for a moment, thrown from the sudden embrace. After a moment he wrapped his arms slowly around her waist and decided that he like this. After she let go and pulled away, she turned to Harry and Hermione,

"You guys will be there too right?" she asked hopefully

"Well I guess if Ron is then…yea." Harry answered for both of them.

"Ok good!" she responded happily and they started walking again.

Once they had entered the common room it was already 12 o'clock and they had classes the next morning. After a quick tour, Harry and Ron, parted ways with Ellena and Hermione. They two girls made their way up to their dorm silently, Ellena getting the feeling that Hermione didn't like her being there too much.

She probably thinks I'm moving in on her territory…I would think the same thing she thought to herself.

They reached the dorm and Ellena found her bed, it was in the very back of the room the last bed on the right side, right by the window.

Perfect she thought I love having my space.

Hermione's bed was the only one that was next to hers, on the left side of her bed.

After they had changed and had been laying in bed for a few minutes, Ellena was thinking to herself when she quietly asked,

"You like him don't you?" she knew Hermione had heard her.

"No…I just met him" she said very unconvincingly.

" Don't worry I think he's interested too" Ellena replied. She of course didn't know this but wanted to hear the truth and figured that it could become true soon enough.

"Really?" Hermione rolled over in her bed to face her.

"Yeah I know him, I can tell," she stated, then adding "I'll put in a good word for you."

"Oh that's so nice! But don't make it seem obvious that I like him, cause I really don't even know if I like him I mean I don't know him enough yet to really LIKE him." She started rambling.

"Don't worry" Ellena laughed a little "Night"

"Good night" Hermione responded as she watched Ellena roll to the other side.

"Hey Ellena?"

"Yeah?" She answered quietly

"Welcome to Hogwarts"

A/N: oook no reviews yet...still looking for some...next chapter wont take as long for me to post as this one did...Friday nigh scene will be somewhere in the next 2 or 3 chapters. REVIEW SO I DONT QUIT ON THIS cause i dont want to quit.