Hey I'm back. Unfortunately with the new rules on FF.net my muses have decided to leave and just hang out in my livejournal so that I don't get any stories deleted. I hope you like this chapter.

I have a few questions at the end that if anyone could help me with I would greatly appreciate it. And that's to all my reviewers. I love your input. Now let's get to the story.

Disclaimer: nope sorry I don't own anything here 'cept the words. Characters belong to the great JKR herself.

Rising Stars

The Hogwarts's Express pulled up to the station and moments later students piled out. Some couldn't be gladder to get off the train.

In one certain compartment three boys were struggling to put all their stuff back into their trunks.

"Hurry up you two." Remus yelled as he rushed out of the compartment noticing the amount of students in the corridor had considerably lessened.

"We're coming." Sirius yelled back as he slammed his trunk.

"How ironic would it be if we were later to our own sorting." James said as he jumped of the train. "There's Remus." They both slid to a stop beside the boy who was standing with some other first years.

"We are just about to leave." He whispered to the two dark haired boys. "That's Hagrid." He indicated to the giant who was loading several small boats.

"Is he a professor?" Sirius asked in awe.

"Not sure. Come on let's get a boat together." All of them climbed into a boat and sat there for a moment.

"Soooooooo…" James started as he watched some more people get into the boats.

"This is fun." Sirius said sarcastically as the giant settled into his boat. "I wonder how far is Hogwarts ?" He had just stood up to peer into the dark when the fleet of boats started to move forward. He wobbled precariously until he landed heavily on his seat, glaring at the other two as they sniggered behind their hands. "Very funny, how would you like it f you almost fell in?"

"Well I wouldn't know since I don't plan on falling in." James said smugly.

"Oh yah." Sirius's eyes' lowered and he smirked. "Well you can take an unscheduled dip."

Remus had about two seconds to act before Sirius dived at James. Standing up he overbalanced as the boat leaned one way, hitting him in the back of the knees.

Flailing wildly he grabbed the side of the boat next to them. Unfortunately that caused that boat to tip over as well.

Much splashing and yelling ensured that by the time everything had calmed down there was a grand total of eleven people soaking wet including Hagrid and another group of well meaning students.

Remus looked around for the two idiots who had started the mess. Swimming around for a moment he realized he couldn't see them anywhere.

Stopping to tread water for a bit a though hit him. Why was Sirius so touchy about going into the water. 'Maybe he couldn't swim.'

As soon as that though processed he started to panic brain going into overdrive. 'If Sirius went down James surly would've gone down after him. And what if James just couldn't bring him up to the surface…'

Eyes opened wide he didn't realize he was drifting closer to his over turned boat until he bumped into it. Starting his sensitive ears picked up something. A strange echoing sound-

"Hey. Weren't there three of you in that boat?" Hagrid's voice startled Remus but he had heard enough to know what it was. Ignoring the large man he took a deep berath and dove underwater smoothly.

Opening his eyes he came up to two pairs of legs. Pulling at them as head as he could he shot up to the surface and witnessed the floundering of the two missing students. Squinting in the dark under the upturned boat he reached over and hit them over the head.

"Oy. What was that for." Sirius sputtered whipping some water as well as his hair out of his eyes.

"I though you two had drowned." Remus growled.

"Well we're fine." James shivered. "Well maybe a bit on the cold side."

"So what happened out there?" Sirius ignored the young Potter.

"Well we managed to dunk to dunk two other boats."

"Really?"

"Yah and James wasn't kidding, it really is cold. Here help me flip this boat over." Grasping the side of the boat the three lads pushed. After the third try they managed to tip the boat over.

"There you are. I was 'ginning to get worried. " Hagrid's voice boomed out at them. "Are yer alright?"

The James and Remus just nodded though Sirius had to open his mouth. "Yes, just a bit cold."

"Don't worry just a few more minutes before we get to the castle. You can dry off there. I just wonder where that squid has gotten to. He would have usually helped." His eyes glazed over for a bit before reaching out to pull each of them out of the water in turn and put them back in their dinghy. "Now stay put." With a tap of his umbrella on the side the fleet started moving again.

The group reached the land relatively quickly and they were herded up the huge front steps of the castle. Standing on the last step the huge man raised his fist to knock on the door. Though before he could bring his fist down the door opened to reveal a average height man with auburn hair.

"Goodness Hagrid I was beginning to get worried you drowned out there."

"Had a tipping 'bout two thirds the way 'ere."

"Really? How did that happen the lake is perfectly calm."

"Wasn't the lake." He said looking at the trio. The gulped and had the graciousness to look embarrassed at their stunt.

"I see." Looked down at the boys and then at the other soaked students. Casting a spell to dry the wet students he muttered that they shouldn't be soaked and freezing for their sorting and then turned. "Well come on in. The others have been waiting long enough." He then led them into the main hall. Looking up and around in awe they took in the sight of the grand staircase and the stained glass picture of the school's crest and motto.

"I am the Deputy Headmaster, Professor Kendall. Welcome to Hogwarts…"

"Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus?" James whispered to the others as they were told about the sorting and explained the rule on house points.

"It's the school motto. 'Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon.'" Remus muttered back at him starting to look a tad bit nervous.

"That's an odd motto." Sirius said biting his lip, looking back at the set of doors where the Professor had just disappeared through.

"True, still you can't deny it's very good advice." James responded staring intently at the four animals that decorated the crest. They all fell in contemplative silence listening to the whispers of their classmates around them until the door opened and Professor Kendall nodded for them follow him.

They quickly lined up and proceeded to file into the huge room. As soon as they stepped into the large room their eyes opened even wider at the sight before them. The four separate tables each with their own school banner over them announcing to the world the house of the students underneath it. Slytherin' Serpent, Ravenclaw's Eagle, Gryffindor's Lion, and Hufflepuff's Badger. Eached wrapped around the house name of which they represent. Occasionally moving to stare at a group of their students.

At the front of the room was the head table where all the teachers sat with Headmaster Dumbledore at the very center smiling at the newest addition to the school.

Above them hundreds of candles floated illuminating the whole room and above that the heavens seemed to open up into the room as the ceiling depicted the cloudless sky and crescent moon shining down on the hall like a huge smile. Remus shivered at that sight but it went un-noticed by everyone as they were to busy staring at everything.

As they reached the front of the room they watched as the Deputy Headmaster brought out a stool with an old hat atop it. Not knowing what else to do, they, along with the rest of the student body stared at the hat until it split at the rim and started to sing.

How many times have I sat here?

How long have I judged?

Who to go in which house?

With a gentle nudge.

The founders put me in charge.

The task laid out for me

To each specific traits

Each house would look to see

Ravenclaw the house of blue and bronze

Ravenclaw where the knowledge seekers go

The wisest of the houses it has been said

Where wisdom will always show

Slytherin the house of green and silver

Slytherin where ambition is the key

Quick wit and a sharp mind

Everyone there can see

Gryffindor the house of scarlet and gold

Gryffindor where courage is found in abundance

Overcoming fears

Gloom always seen as a hindrance

Hufflepuff the house of yellow and black

Hufflepuff where loyalty shines

Standing by and faithfulness is

Evident in all their kinds

These are the values of the founders

These are what I'm looking for

Do place me atop your head

And I'll look deep in you're core.

The hat fell silent and the hall burst into applause. Professor Kendall stepped up holding a huge scroll and spoke the first name…

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Hahah. Cliffie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Geee it's been a while since I've written one. =D Actually the only reason I stopped was because I have a bit of a problem with the plot. I actually have a question that if anyone can answer would be greatly appreciated since I really want to make this as true to the canon as possible.

Does anyone know what Andromeda's house was? I'm pretty sure they never said. I know Tonks was a Ravenclaw but I don't' think they mentioned Andromeda's house. Also if anyone can tell me if they said what house Peter was in? I would greatly appreciate if you could give the page number if you find out so I could just clarify that. Just leave that in a review.

Also if anyone can come up with a better title… I'm just not liking this one.

And all the rest of you just review anyway.