Chapter 4

Heading up the hill that night on the carriages pulled by thestrals, Harry could have done without. He had never seen Hermione be so truly Jealous. She spent the whole ride, muttering comment, "France, ha, they'll probably be dumb as doormats!"

When they finally reached the castle, both Ron and Harry couldn't be more thrilled. As they walked in to the Great Hall Harry couldn't help but smile. The four long tables seemed so welcoming to him. He took a seat beside Ron and scanned the room for the twins. He gazed through the crowd when he finally spotted them. Harry nudged Ron to show him but he already was looking. Chloe and Reagan were standing at the very end of the teachers table beside Professor McGonagall. Professor McGonagall left for a brief moment and arrived seconds later with some very tiny first years. She also had the sorting hat, which she placed in the center of the stage and spoke.

"We have two exchange students this year, they're in seventh year." Everyone in the Hall's eyes moved to Reagan and Chloe, "We will do them first, Grant Chloe!" said Professor McGonagall. Chloe walked over to the hat and put it on, As the thought it began to chuckle slightly, then simply said, "Yes I do think it's best, GRYFINDOR!" she smiled got up and sat down between Harry and Ron who had quickly made a space. Once the applause finally ceased for Chloe Professor McGonagall announced the next girl.

"Grant, Reagan!" Reagan repeated her sisters steps walking to the stool and sitting down. The hat seemed to be fighting with itself on where to place her. Finally it shouted "GRYFINDOR!" Reagan breathed a sign of relief as she went to sit down at the table next to Hermione.

The rest of the sorting ceremony was by quickly and after a short message and reminders to students by Dumbledore, the food was ready. They ate for nearly an hour, then left for the common room.

Hermione seemed to think that since the twins would be sharing a room with her, that it was her duty to be their personal guide. So she was. Harry thought they seemed less surprised by things that happened on the journey through the hallways, then a normal new-comers would. He quickly just thought it must have been because the were from Wizarding families.

They headed to bed with not much conversation and at least the boy dormitory fell quickly asleep. Harry dreamed of having a bubble bath with marshmallows, what a calming dream… he thought.

"Reagan!" Chloe hissed through the darkness towards her sister.

"What?" replied the groan of Reagan's tired voice. They were the only ones awake in the seventh year girl dormitory.

"Do you have any extra potion?" Chloe asked desperately.

"You forgot yours at home didn't you?" Reagan growled.

"I left it at the Blacks old house! Sorry! But we were in such a rush." Chloe continued walking over and sitting on the end of Reagan's bed. "Please! Can I have some? I'll get more in the morning, come on! What if I wake up with pink hair?"

"Oh fine! It's in the top drawer of that desk."

"thanks sis, you're the best!" Chloe got what she needed from the desk and went back to her bed.

"Yah, whatever, go to sleep. Good night" the room fell silent once more. Though Chloe still lie awake staring at the ceiling.