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The following day Aeryn, Vhaidra, and Ryanna were at Platform 9 and 3/4, looking for Harry, Hermione, and Ron with shaky hands and a lot of strange feelings rushing through them. Aeryn wasnt sure how the first day would be. Hermione told them that they would most likely be sortedwith the first years like every other new person. She was also informed thatthe Golden Trio was in Gryffindor She hoped that all three got in the same house, even if it wasn't in Gryffindor. She just didnt want to be alone.
Aeryn was torn from her thoughts when she heard Vhaidra scream that she saw Ron's fiery red hair. As the Golden Trio made their way to the new trio she could hear Vhaidra giggling as two boys tried to sell brightly colored candies to people walking by. Aeryn guessed they were Fred and George, the ones she had heard a lot about from Ron.
Once in front of them Fred and George mock-bowed at the same time and introduced themselves to the girls.
"Nice to meet you," Vhaidra said and giggled. The twins walked them through the brick wall and helped unload the luggage from the trolleys. Before pushing them onto the train George slipped a bag into Vhaidras hand and she quickly stuffed it into her pocket.
On the train the girls sat with their new found friends in a compartment.With their luggage stuffed on the racks in the compartment they begin to converse about what Hogwarts would have in store for them this year.
While Ron was telling the story about how Fred and George literally left with a bang the year, before Aeryn was running her thumb and pointer finger up and down her nose, feeling the same bump right in the middle every time. She was wondering why she had never seen it there before and it was starting toannoy her.
"And then they said to-" Ron was cut off in the middle of his sentence when Aeryn let out an aggravated sigh.
"Damn bump! Let me see your mirror Ryanna!" She was completely oblivious to the fact that they were in the middle of a conversation before her outburst.
When Ryanna handed the impatient girl her mirror, Ron continued with his story. A knock at the door made Ron stop once again. The compartment door slid open and a girl who looked a lot like Ron stood there smiling. Her red hair contrasted with her skin and her blue eyes matched Ron's.
"Hello Ginny," Harry greeted her with a smile. "These are our new friends, Aeryn, Ryanna and Vhaidra. They're from the states and are new to Hogwarts." The girls waved as their names were said. "Ginny is Ron's sister," The raven haired boy stated, seeming to read Aeryns mind.
Ginny greeted the girls with a warm hello then turned back to Harry. "The reason I came is because Draco and Dean are having a row a little way down the aisle. Seamus said to get you three." Ron was standing with his wand ready in an instant. Hermione and Harry stood up shortly after.
"Well be back soon, this shouldn't take long. Malfoy always has to make a rude comment to one of us on the train. I think its his way of starting off the year," Hermione explained before she left the compartment hot on the boys heels.
Aeryn looked at the floor guiltily. "I met Draco a short while back. He didn't seem that bad. But apparently he is. There are a few rumors going around about his father supporting the Dark Lord."
Vhaidra and Ryannas eyes widened at this last sentence. "Do you...do you think he knows?" Vhaidra stammered out. "I dont think so. I dont think Voldemort would trust him with information like that. I dont think his damned father knows either," Aeryn said with a serious expression on her face, her friends looking the same. "Remember, we have to get this thing -the Sorting Hattheyve talkedabout- to put us in Gryffindor. If we get put in Slytherin it might-" Aeryn stopped when she heard the distant voices of their new friends met ehr ears.
Right before the compartment door opened again, Ryanna started; "I hope they have a good potions teacher." Vhaidra stuck her tongue out at this just as Hermione stepped in with a scowl on her face.
"...Hed give up the mudblood thing. I mean its old!" Harry and Ron nodded in agreement.
Ryanna looked at Hermione. "Mudblood?" she asked with her brows knitted together in confusion.
"Yes, it means dirty blood. I have muggle parents, therefore I am a mudblood," She snapped and sat down by the window. Ron and Harry nodded and sat down also.
Ryannabit her lip and continued; "As I was saying, I hope they have a good potions teacher here. Potions is my best class."
Vhaidra looked at her like she was crazy. "How could you like potions? Charms is so much more interesting. Even transfiguration is more exciting."
This caused Aeryn to raise an eyebrow at her red-headed friend. "But you hate transfiguration too. Im the one who likes it the best. But I will have to agree with her on one thing, potions is very boring, Ryanna.Now, let us stop talking about school for we havent started it yet. What happened with the fight besides name calling?" Aeryn asked as she looked at Harry then to Ron, not expecting anything from Hermione.
"Well, there was a a few hexes but nothing serious. The head girl broke it up becfore anything interesting happened," Ron informed them.
Not long after Ron, Harry, and Hermione changed into their robes did they arrive at Hogwarts. Aeryn was greatly surprised by the size of the castleas they neared it in their carrige."Oh, wow," was all that she could say while the other two were rendered speechless.
Before going into the Great Hall for the feast the girls were informed that Dumbledore wished to speak with them privately after they ate.
After the first years were sorted and the headmaster had finished with his start of term speech, supper began.
Aeryn gasped as she took in the table of food, "Is there always this much?" she asked with a rathersurprised look.
As they all filled their plates conversations could be heard about how everyone's summerhad beenor if someone went to see a certain Quidditch game.
Aeryn finished eatingsooner than the others so she sat there and waited. She pretended not to notice the warning glance Ryanna kept sending her.
After supper the golden trio showed them to the Headmaster's office and set them on the spiral wooden staircase, and then waved and walked off.
As the flight of stairs started turning upward Ryanna started. "Aeryn, if you don't start eating more, I'm going to send your mother a letter. I'll tell her about how you haven't gotten over your eating problems and need serious help." The girls eyes could be seen scaning the ground for something to look at that was at least somewhat interesting. She hated being scolded by Ryanna about the phases she was going through.
The raven-haired witch stopped complaining instantly as the stairs stopped moving and a narrowand apassageway was revealed. They walked toward the door and Aeryn knocked.
"Come in," came the gentle voice they recognized as Dumbledore's. Once all three were inside and had had a good look around the circular room, Dumbledore motioned for them to have a seat.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. I hope you have enjoyed your stay thus far," the elderly wizard began with a smile. "Im gld you are here.I believe that eveyone deserves a second chance and am glad to give you yours. Now, shall we get on with the sorting then?" His eyes sparkled with joy.
The sorting hat was brought out and Vhaidra was the first to have it put on.The hat made several comments before shouting; "Gryffindor!"
The redhead beamed as she took the Sorting Hat off and handed it gently to Ryanna. The hat was quicker this time with its answer; "Gryffindor!"
As the hat was handed to Aeryn she smiled weakly. She sat down and put it on. As she listened to it try to decide, she was constantly thinking and muttering, "not Slytherin, not Slytherin..." just like a certain boyhad 6 years ago when the hat was on his head. Finally, the hat decided andfor the last timeof the year announced its choice; "Gryffindor!"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------End Notes: So, what do you think of this chapter? Better than the others? Please review and share your thoughts. Thanks.
Miranda