Disclaimer:Mrs. JKRowling owns Harry Potter…etc. except for some of the spells in this story that I BS/made up because I was too lazy to look them up!
After Harry and Alexis arrived in her compartment, Ron and Hermione come in.
"Hi!" she greeted them as she saw them come racing in, both breathless.
"Harry! You're here," said Ron, "We looked everywhere for you. Most of the compartments were full and crowded. We were wondering where you would sit—oh, Hi Alexis!" he said, finally noticing her there. "I didn't know you went to Hogwarts!"
"Are you a transfer?" asked Hermione.
"Yes," replied Alexis, "I just transferred from Minnesota."
"Where's that?" asked Ron.
"It's in the United States," answers Hermione. Ron gave her a weird look. "It's a muggle state—ugh, never mind!"
Alexis looked outside the window. "The train is about to leave."
"Really? Well, Hermione and I have to get back to the prefects compartments. We'll see you later, Harry! Bye, Alexis!" Soon, Ron and Hermione were gone.
"You wouldn't mind me staying here, do you?" asked Harry.
"Oh, not at all. Actually, I was wondering if you could tell me about Hogwarts."
"Sure, what do you want to know about it?"
"Well," said Alexis, "I heard there are houses. What are they?"
"Houses are like—like teams. It's a group where you live with. Each house has a special trait. Gryffindor are brave, Ravenclaws are intelligent, Huffulpuffs are hard workers and loyal, Slytherins are achievers, but everyone knows that they're all gits."
Alexis smile, "What house are you in?"
"I'm a Gryffindor, 6th year. You?"
"I'm not sure what house I'm in, but I'm a 6th year also. So, do all the houses get along pretty well?"
"Fairly well, except for Slytherins," Harry grunted, "they're a pain in the arse."
"Well, you shouldn't really say that," Alexis calmly said, "because if the rumors are true, we should all join hands if the truth is the Voldermont had return."
Harry looked at Alexis, surprised that she had said Voldermont's name.
"I'm sorry," Alexis said at once, noticing Harry's stare, "Did I say something wrong?"
"No—no, not at all. I'm just—usually—no, it's nothing."
"You know, I'm not scared of saying his name. I mean, if we were to fight him then why are we afraid of just saying his name. Truthfully, that name isn't even his real one."
Alexis and Harry sat there for the hour, talking about Hogwarts. Occasionally, a few old friends would drop by and say hi. Harry introduced Alexis to quite a few people. Ginny and Neville even sat in her compartment for a while. Alexis couldn't help smiling when she saw Neville, the same kid she saw before, in Diagon Alley.
"We're almost at Hogwarts," said Ginny, "Do you want to change into your robes now, Alexis?"
"Sure!" replied Alexis as she and Ginny stood up to go to the dressing room.
They arrived in the compartment soon later in their robes.
"Wow," exclaimed Alexis, "I never wore robes before!"
Ginny looked at her. "Really?" she said, questioning. She remembered from her 3rd year that other wizarding schools wore robes also.
"Yeah," Alexis said, trying to cover up, "—I mean…um—not like these. You know!"
Ginny nodded, still a little confused.
They arrived at Hogwarts minutes later. Alexis wasn't quite sure where to go. She heard this guy yelling "First Years", but she wasn't sure if she should go with him for this was her first year at Hogwarts. She then was a lady with a pointy witch hat and asked her.
"Excuse me," said Alexis, "My name is Alexis Lang. I was wondering where I should go."
"Oh! You're Miss Lang. My name is Minerva McGonagall, you can call me Professor McGonagall. I'm your transfigure professor. Well, follow me then, and we'll discuss some 'issues'."
Alexis followed her into the school's common room. There were 4 long tables. She saw many students heading to their tables. Professor McGonagall was taking her to the front where Professor Dumbledore and the rest of the Professors were.
"Miss Lang," said Dumbledore, "You're finally here. We should now tell you our decision."
Alexis step closer towards Professor Dumbledore. "You see," added the Headmaster in a clear undertone, "we think that it would be best if your background would be kept secret. I'm pretty sure if Voldermont knew about you, he'd surly harm you and I don't want that happening."
As Professor Dumbledore was finishing his sentence, the rest of the professors were still shaking by the direct use of Voldermont's name. Alexis rolled her eyes at this. "How could they expect the students to fight against Voldermont when their own teachers can't seem to say the name?" she thought.
"When time come," continued the Headmaster, "then hopefully the secret can come out, but till then, I think it's best for you to keep your powers hidden. I have arrange some things to make you not suspicious. I know that you have things with 'minds'. If anything happens, just say you're a psychic. You are also a half-muggle born. You went to wizarding school in the United States call "Wizarding Institution." Your family moved here a few months ago. They both live in the muggle world as doctors."
Alexis nodded, trying to remember everything he said.
"Now, do you remember any spells?"
"Yes," replied Alexis, "I've been studying. I also took magic and wizarding classes in the U.S. Daniel been teaching me a lot."
"Well, that's good." Professor led her to Professor Snape, "This is Professor Snape, you Potion's teacher."
"Hello," said Alexis, "It's nice to meet you."
Snape didn't return the hello, but only nodded to her.
"This is Hagrid," the Headmaster introduced, pointing to a big, hairy man,
"Tis ice to met yu!" Hagrid said, giving Alexis a big hand-shake.
"You too," said Alexis.
"Well, Alexis," nodded Professor McGonagall, "You can stand by Hagrid at the end of the table. When the sorting of the first year is finish, I'll introduce you to the rest of the students.
Alexis did as she was told but Professor Dumbledore walked by her and whispered something. "And for they question that you had you had before, the answer is fear—fear makes you do something, or in this case, not do something. Now, go on, stand by Hagrid."
Alexis, again, mesmerized by Dumbledore's power, walked and stood by Hagrid.
As the sorting hat began, Alexis looked back and forth at the four tables. She heard so many voices, all over her head.
"Who is she", "Look at that girl. Probably a Mudblood", "Is she new here ?", "Pretty hot, if I say so, myself."
Alexis smile when she heard the last comment. As soon as she snapped out of it, Professor McGonagall was about to introduce her.
"Well student", she said," we are proud to have a transferred student to join us. Her name is Alexis Lang and she'll be joining us in her 6th year."
Professor McGonagall signaled Alexis to come forward. She sat down on the stool and had the professor place the old hat on the top of her head. Alexis couldn't help thinking about if any of the students before her had any head lice. She shivered at this thought.
"Head lice, eh—well I hope not," replied the hat.
"Sorry," Alexis whispered to the hat.
"Well, that's ok—Wow, I see," whispered the hat, "you're not a witch are you? Come to protect us?. Very brave, I must say. Well, you are a strong worker, very intelligent, very bright, not in wizarding but a fast learner so learning magic won't be hard. A Ravenclaw would be nice—but, I see your braveness shines through. You have to be pretty brave to sign up for this job—wait, you didn't sign up, did you? Well, it's still pretty brave to go though with it. Well, let's see then. Ok, 'GRYFINDOR!"
Alexis heard cheers coming from the Gryffindor's tables. Alexis stood up and walked towards her table. She spotted Harry waving at her, giving her a seat.
"Congratulations!" he said as Alexis sat nest to him.
"Wow, this is very nice," she smiled as she saw all the dishes of food.
After dinner, she was placed to dorm with Hermione, Lavender, and Parvati, since their room was the largest. The three didn't seem to mind sharing their room with Alexis.
"I'm sorry I'm a bother," Alexis apologized to them as they help her with her stuff. "Thank-you very much."
"No problem," said Lavender, "we had pretty much nothing else to do anyways. Well, except Hermione here, she might have to go to the library and study."
"Study?" asked Alexis, "but school hasn't started yet!"
"Exactly," answered Parvati, giggling with Lavender.
"Oh, shut up!" yelled Hermione. "Alexis, do you want me to show you around?"
"That'd be great!" exclaimed Alexis.
"Do you guys want to come?" Hermione asked the other two girls.
"No, that's ok," they said, "We have to go somewhere."
"You mean spy on boys," muttered Hermione. She and Alexis headed out of the room and into the common room.
"This is the Gryffindor's common room," explain Hermione. "It's where we hang out."
Hermione showed Alexis around, introducing her to a lot of the people there. "This is Seamus, Neville, and Dean. They are all in our 6th year."
They then sat near the fireplace. "So Alexis," asked Hermione, "tell me about yourself."
"Well," Alexis said, trying to remember what Dumbledore told her, "I'm from the United States. I went to school at the 'Wizarding Institution'. My parents are both doctors, and I'm a half muggle born. I have no siblings except for my 4 great friends. How about you? Tell me about yourself?"
"Um…" Hermione started, "I'm a muggleborn. My parents are both dentist. I'm the top student in school, also a prefect, and best friends with Harry and Ron.
Alexis thought that Hermione was a bit of a show-off, know it all. "So—", asked Alexis, "Do you have a boyfriend yet?"
"No, not yet. I think that boys are just a waste of time, Better use it for studying," joked Hermione. She then looked at Harry. "I think the boys would be playing chess all night long. I'm going to head to sleep."
"Me too," yawned Alexis, "I'm stomped."
"I'll show you around school sometime tomorrow," she Hermione as they both walked up the stairs. "I have to meet with Harry and Ron in the morning around 11 am. We could wake up early so no-one would bother us, ok?"
"Sure, I'd love to."
Alexis and Hermione went to their rooms and went to sleep. Alexis slept peacefully. "This actually might be a cool year," she thought and then slept all the way till morning.