Chapter 3- The Sorting
The train arrived at Hogsmead station and all the students got off the train and proceeded to get into carriages to bring them up to the school. Christine was terrified because she was being pushed into a boat with a giant man that looked like he could pick her up and crush her with one hand. The boats brought all the first years to the school and soon they were waiting to be brought into the Great Hall to be sorted.
"I hope we don't have to do anything with magic." a young girl next to Christine said.
"Oh don't worry. My sister said all we have to do is put a hat on our head and it tells us what house we are in." Christine replied.
"You have a sister here. That's so cool. What year is she in?" the girl asked.
"She's a 7th year. She's also the Head Girl." Christine replied.
"Wow. Hey my name is Jessie. What's yours?" she asked.
"My name is Christine." she replied.
"I hope we are in the same house. I really want to be in Ravenclaw. What house is your sister in?" Jessie asked.
"She's in Gryffindor." Christine replied.
"Oh cool. What is her name?" Jessie asked.
"Hermione Granger." she stated.
"Wait...she's going out with Draco Malfoy right?" Jessie asked.
"Yeah...do you know him?" Christine replied.
"Uh huh...Draco is my cousin!" she said.
"Wow. That's so cool." Christine said but was then interrupted by Professor McGonagall.
"First Years...this way!" she said to the group. "The sorting hat is now going to tell each of you which house you will be in. Your house is like your family. You will spend almost all your time with them so get to know them well."
She placed the sorting hat on a stool and began to call off names.
"Allman, Claire."
Before Professor McGonagall even placed the hat on her head it yelled out "Hufflepuff".
"Bayou, Daniel" "Gryffindor"
"Discher, Jonathan" "Slytherin"
Christine was beginning to get really nervous now. She was a shy girl and hated being in front of people, especially the entire school.
"Fern, Katie" "Hufflepuff"
"Granger, Christine"
Hermione and all of Gryffindor were silent.
"Ravenclaw"
Christine was relieved. Hermione had always said Ravenclaw was the brightest house of them all and even though she would not be with her sister she felt she was put into the right house. Hermione on the other hand was a little upset.
"Ravenclaw!" she said in disbelief. "Why wasn't she in Gryffindor like me? Oh she is going to be so upset, I can see it now."
"Hermione why don't you take a look at Christine for yourself. She looks very happy to me." Annelise stated.
"But...But..." Hermione said.
"Listen don't worry about it so much. If Christine is anything like you she will be fine no matter which house she was put into." Harry said to her.
"I guess...thanks guys." Hermione replied.
Professor McGonagall was continuing on with the first years.
"Kell, Jessica"
The hat was placed on her head and it took awhile before it yelled out "Ravenclaw".
Christine was excited.
"Jessie...Jessie! We are in the same house together!" Christine yelled as the Ravenclaw table clapped for their newest arrival.
"I know I can't believe it...I'm so excited!" Jessie replied.
Finally McGonagall was at the last name.
"Wells, Nathan"
"Slytherin" the hat yelled out and the rest of the hall clapped and cheered as the stool and hat were taken away. Professor Dumbledore stood up to make his announcements before the feast began.
"I just wanted to welcome everyone back to school this year. It also gives me great pleasure to welcome back Remus Lupin, as the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts."
Everyone cheered. Most of the kids knew he was coming back to teach so it wasn't such a big shock.
"I would also like to announce that the Forbidden Forest is...forbidden so please stay away from it. And Filch would like me to remind all students that magic is not allowed in the corridors and a list of all objects that are forbidden is posted on his office door. And lastly I would like to introduce the new Head Boy and Girl this year, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. Would you please stand to be recognized."
Hermione and Draco stood and loud clapping and cheering could be heard throughout the Great Hall. They both sat down and Dumbledore continued speaking.
"Well that is all I have to say, so would you all tuck in!"
At these words the entire Great Hall was filled with every food imaginable. All the students were very hungry and began to eat until they could eat no more. Once all the food was cleared, the prefects lead the first years to their houses so they could get a good nights sleep before heading to classes the next morning.
"Mister Malfoy and Miss Granger can I have a quick word with you?" Professor McGonagall asked from behind them.
"Sure. I'll catch up with you guys later." Hermione said to her friends.
"Now Mister Malfoy and Miss Granger, seeing as you are now the Head Boy and Girl you have your own common room and bedroom. If you follow me I will show you where it is." McGonagall said to them.
They followed their professor up three flights of stairs until they reached a portrait of a snake and lion.
"Now your new password will be 'Caput Draconis'. If you have any questions, you know where you can find me." McGonagall said before walking off towards her office.
"Hmmm..." Draco said. "So you mean to tell me we have our 'own' common room and bedrooms. And that we will be living together?" he said with a smirk.
"Ha...don't get any ideas Draco." Hermione replied with a wink.
"Yeah sure...whatever you say Hermione." he replied.
"Caput Draconis" Hermione said to the portrait.
It opened up and Hermione was shocked. This was the most beautiful common room she had ever seen. Draco seemed to be impressed too.
"Hey why don't we go try out the couch? See how comfy it is?" Draco asked.
Hermione laughed. "Sure why not." she said before running over and jumping onto the couch with all her might.
Draco followed and landed on top of her in a playful way.
"Oww...you big loaf get off me!" Hermione replied.
"Not until I get a kiss." Draco replied.
"Fine. I'll give you a kiss." she said before pecking him on the lips. "Now get off!"
"Alright...alright." Draco replied.
Just as Hermione began to get up two arms wrapped around her waist and began to pull her back down on top of Draco.
"That was not a kiss." he replied. "This is a kiss." he said while putting all his energy into making Hermione feel wonderful. She didn't stop him, and for the next couple of minutes they sat on the couch snogging. Neither of them wanting to end it. But of course their bodies needed oxygen so Hermione broke it off.
"Now that is a kiss." she replied with a blush on her face.
They sat together on the couch, Hermione head on Draco's chest until fatigue over took them and they fell asleep with each other in the common room.