Chapter 10: Selena Lupin/Splikvin/Epans/Snape

(Such a strange combinations of names)

Selena once again watched as the students entered the Great Hall for the beginning of a new year. The students filed in, seating themselves at their house tables while Alex went to bring in the first years.

Many things had changed in the eleven years following the end of the second war against Voldemort, and it amused Selena to see such drastic changes. Firstly, having her brother as Headmaster was one thing that never ceased to make her chuckle. She'd never of thought he wouldtake the job, considering his 'hate' for teaching students. Though the old 'slimy-git' was pretty much gone, part of Severus would always be the snarky potions professor he had been.

Selena herself was now head of Slytherin, since the Headmaster could not hold such a post, and Harry was still head of Gryffindor. Flitwick had passed several years ago, and then Hermione had been chosen as head of Ravenclaw house. The school wasn't quite the same without the small, white-haired charms professor, but, naturally, everything adapts.

Remus still sat next to Selena at the head table, now he was the Ancient Runes professor instead of study-hall instructor. There was a new Divination teacher as well, one that was an actual Seer; not many had been sad to see Sybil leave, of course.

Selena was called out of her thoughts when Remus gently squeezed her hand under the table. She looked at where he did, and saw that the first years were entering; she withheld a smile.

Alex led them in, before stepping up to the front, where the old Sorting Hat rested on the usual, three-legged stool. "When I call your name, please come up and sit here," she motioned to the stool, "The Sorting Hat will then decide which house you shall go into." The Caretaker witch unrolled the scroll that held the names and called out: "Afrole, Kate!"

A young girl with strawberry-blonde hair came up, nervousness written all over her face. Timidly, she sat on the stool, and Alex smiled kindly at her before placing the hat on her head. The Hat muttered to itself and to the girl for a moment before shouting out, "RAVENCLAW!"

Said house clapped loudly, while the others gave polite, quiet applause. The next student was called up and became a Hufflepuff. Selena waited, her hand held in Remus' until the anxiously awaited name was called. "Lupin, Alison!"

Their daughter stepped out of the crowd, approaching the stool. Alex set the Hat onAlison's head and the wait began. "A galleon on Gryffindor," Harry murmured from his seat on Remus' right.

"Another on Ravenclaw," Hermione replied quietly.

"It'll be Slytherin, just you watch." Remus said, and received a surprised glance from Severus. Selena chuckled quietly.

The Hat continued to think for several, painfully long minutes. Finally, it opened the tear-mouth wide and shouted: "SLYTHERIN!"

Alison grinned wide and took off the hat before bounding over to the Slytherin table, which was applauding loudly. Selena smiled slightly as she heard Remus say, "You both owe me a galleon."

Hermione sighed and Harry shrugged, while the Sorting continued. Another familiar name came up: "Malfoy, Valerie."

Draco's daughter had the same pale-blonde hair as her father, with her mother's crystal-blue eyes. She had grown up with Ali, and the two were close friends. Add that to having two parents from the house of the snake, and it was no surprise when the hat shouted: "SLYTHERIN!"

Selena clapped along with the rest, knowing that she was going to have her hands full this year in potions. She and Sev had switched jobs; him teaching Defense, and her teaching Potions. It had worked quite well last year, and she hoped it would work just as well this year. Unfortunately, she doubted it would be so, since she had a group of troublemakers in her house that rivaled Fred, George, and even the Marauders.

I wonder what will happen this year, she thought with a smile, and the next student came forward.

Coming Up:

As sad as I am to say, I am not sure if there will be another chapter to this epilogue. If there is a particular character you would like me to dedicate a chapter to, please, let me know. Thank you, as always, for reading this story. Sincerely, A. S. Leif