This fanfic is based on a future generation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. All references or use of J.K. Rowling's characters are rightfully hers, but they're much older now. This story follows the seven years of a group of new students and how they go through their lives at Hogwarts, either happy or miserably. This includes romance, physical and magical violence, and some swearing. This will deal with classes, relationships, magic(of course!), and a soon to be major dark-plot, but won't come after several years. I hope you all enjoy it and review every time I write a new chapter, since your reviews are very helpful and encourage me to continue writing.
Author's Note: This chapter is longer than both the prologue and chapter one, and this is how most chapters are regularly going to be in length. The reason the prologue and chapter one were short, was because I was rushing and yeah. Anyway, here you'll met up with all the main characters, some minor, basically who's in it. This chapter includes both the sorting and the express train ride. One thing before you read, Tyler's last name is really Wolvesclaw, not Anderson like I had accidently put in chapter one. I hope you like it and start reviewing soon.
Chapter Two - Start of Year One
Time flew by fast for most wizarding families as that day grew near. The day they sent their children to Hogwarts for another year, and for some, their first. The Kings Cross Station was filled that day, since early in the morning. Most wizarding families arrived early like at 9 or 10 before the train departed at 11. Since there was no floo service at the station, most travelled by muggle taxis or their own cars. And for those that chose the wild life, they either flew here on their brooms or apparated right into the station. They all had to be careful, of course, of muggles seeing them. One wrong move and they would blow their cover for good, causing a whole lot of mess and many oblivious spells flying about. Nobody wanted that to happen now, especially in front of their children.
Tyler and his mother arrived at the King's Cross station later than Helen planned, as Helen always was precise with time. They had arrived at 10:45, just minutes before the Hogwarts Express would leave. The two came in his mother's car, which she had enchanted to drive straight to King's Cross, but because of traffic, they were delayed. Tyler hopped out of the car, and took out his owl cage and trunk. His owl cage had a dark brown owl, with flecks of black near the pupils, and silverish-gold eyes, which went well with his distinct war figure. He put them in a trolley, and turned to look at his mother so she could show him where to go. The two went down to platform 9, as Tyler looked around. She pointed him towards the wall in between 9 and 10, and told him to run through. He did as he was told and she followed, no muggle seeing what occurred.
As they reached the other side, Helen wrapped her arms around her son and tried kissing him on the cheek, but was pushed off by the boy. Embarrassed, Tyler told her he'd be all right and was going to be fine. He said his good byes to his mother and took his possessions from her before entering the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express was a large red train with many compartments which fit hundreds of students. Tyler went in and searched his way through the compartments, trying to find an empty one. As he went through them, he noticed one that wasn't empty but well worth the stay.
A compartment had about four seats, two at the end, and two in front of it facing the other two. There was a large window next to them, and trunk shack in the back. Sitting down on one of the chairs next to the window was a girl reading the latest Daily prophet. She had long black hair, with brown highlights and hazel eyes; she had her robes on, but Tyler could see she had on a red t-shirt and black jeans underneath. He couldn't resist but look at her from head to toe, and liked what he saw. He grinned at her, and put his trunk and owl cage on the trunk shack without moving his eyes from her.
She had noticed the guy come in, and liked what she saw too. He was handsome and looked like an interesting person; black spiked hair and gray eyes, and wearing a loose dark blue t-shirt and baggy blue jeans. She kept reading, but noticed his eyes watching her as he put his stuff away and sat down in the seat in front of her. Tyler smiled at her and decided he would speak up to get her talking, "Hey, I'm Tyler. You are?" "Crimson. Crimson Fire, nice meeting you, Tyler," Crimson responded, putting down her newspaper and looking at him. Tyler felt an urge to sit next to her and be closer as he cooled down and smiled back.
"Lovely name, Crimson. Pleasure meeting you as well."
"Thanks. What house do you want to be sorted into?"
"It depends, I'm not sure. Gryffindor might suit me I guess, as long as I'm not Hufflepuff. And you?"
"I'm sticking to Slytherin."
"Alright, so..um...," Tyler said, nearly stuttering, "So do you have a boyfriend?"
Tyler couldn't believe he said that, as his face blushed in red. She started laughing as if he said a joke, and added in while she was laughing, "You're funny!" She laughed for awhile, and Tyler joined in as well for awhile but was still embarrassed. When the laughter settled down, the two looked at each other before Crimson replied, "No, I'm quite sure I don't. Why do you ask?"
"Oh nothing, nothing. Just wanted to start a conversation."
Crimson laughed again, "Well thats a nice topic to start off with!"
Tyler blushed slightly, but Crimson didn't notice. Then as the train was moving, a huge bump caused Crimson to fall over onto the ground. Tyler lifted her up, standing with one hand on her shoulder and arms length apart; looked at her and said, "You -" Then before he could finish his sentence, another horrible bump caused Crimson to fall into Tyler's arms as he tried to steady himself from the bump.
"Oh shi..," Tyler sighed, as he looked at her and said, "Are you okay?"
As Crimson slowly glanced her eyes up towards him, Tyler felt a strong emotion swell up inside of him. He couldn't describe the feeling, he never felt it before but it felt so good; he looked back at her eyes, still holding her. Crimson felt a distinct and rare feeling, it felt as if there were butterflies fluttering around in her stomach. She felt herself blush five shades of red and become mesmerized in his deep, gorgeous gray eyes. She began having a hard time breathing. She whispered in a low, hoarse voice.
"Never been better."
Meanwhile in another compartment, Andrea and Trevor had found a place to stay while in the train ride. Their mother couldn't drop them off at the station, so her good friend, Mr. Hornston, the Minister of Magic dropped them off himself. Chiharu had to finish up something and also get to Hogwarts with Melanie. Melanie would be staying in her office during the year but could spend time in the Kitchens with the House Elfs. She didn't want her to be with her siblings so they wouldn't be disturbed during their studies. Melanie could, however, watch the Quidditch games and attend any parties or festivities.
Andrea figured that the Minister liked her mother, but knew it would never work out. Trevor didn't really care, barely paying attention to the man as they had driven to the station. When they had arrived earlier at the station, the two went inside to look through the compartments to find a good one. As soon as Trevor saw Rex, he immediately chose to sit in that compartment, not allowing Andrea to say a word. Andrea sat in the empty seat by the window, as Trevor took the seat next to his new friend and they began chatting. Andrea had taken out a book on dark creatures and began reading it. The book was quite large and had the title engraved on the front: Magical Guide to Fighting Dark Beasts. Every once in awhile, Andrea would pause and glare at her brother for all the noise he was making.
After the lady with candy passed by, the compartment's door slid open again. Two girls came in, one taller than he other. The tall one had shoulder-length black hair, with red highlights. She was very pretty, and looked about 14 or 15. She was wearing an emerald tank top underneath a white loose dress shirt. She had on dark green jeans, wit the Slytherin insignia on them. Andrea thought she must've made the jeans herself. The other girl was Rose Delave, whom Andrea had met at the robe shop. Rose had her black hair resting on her left shoulder, and some hoop earrings on. She was wearing a white t-shirt and similar jeans to the other girl's but without the insignia. She smiled at Andrea, then looked over at Trevor and Rex.
"Hey Andrea. This is my sister, Cecilia," Rose said, pointing to the other girl. She then looked back at the two boys, "And who are your two friends?"
"Hey Rose, Cecilia. Well he's," Andrea said looking at Trevor, "my brother, Trevor. And the boy next to him is his friend, Rex." Rex smiled at the two girls, "Pleasure meeting you." Trevor just sat looking at Rose as if he was in a trance. Rex snickered again and snapped his mind back into focus as he place a chocolate frog on his hair. Trevor immediately jumped out of his seat and took the frog out of his hair and watched it run out of the compartment. Trevor blushed and smiled weakly at the two girls, as Rose took the opportunity to sit in the now vacant spot that Trevor had gotten off of. She smiled at Trevor, finding him amusing and cute. Cecilia sat down in the seat next to Andrea and smiled back at Rose. Trevor looked at them as he thought of something.
"Um, I'm going to go to ... um... the candy lady, and go buy some more sweets. Okay, bye!" Trevor said as he rushed out of the compartment before anybody could say a word. Andrea couldn't resist a small laugh as she then put her book back in her trunk and started talking with the other three people in the compartment.
"Well that was odd," Andrea said, still smiling.
"Yeah, you two are twins right?" Cecilia asked, curious since they were in the same year.
"Yes, but I'm older by four minutes."
"They usually say that the last twin to come out appears to have mental problems," Rex said, snickering at the thought.
"Hey! Come on, don't be that mean," Rose shot back at Rex, glaring at the boy.
The Hogwarts Express didn't take much long to arrive at the edge of Hogsmeade. The students were ushered out to the lake, and were introduced to a medium-height lady. She had long frivolous blonde hair at her waist. She had large, protuberant eyes and a smile that seemed too nice. She had on black robes, with different colored stars on it. They were enchanted to swirl, and glow in bright colors. She looked at the students and began speaking, "I am Professor Lovegood, for those who do not know. First Years follow my lead, and the rest go to the carriages. They're waiting for you," The lady said, adding in, "They're quite hungry too, haven't been fed recently."Andrea had a feeling she didn't mean the carriages, seeing them horseless.
The first year students were then seated into boats that fit four. Tyler and Crimson sat on one, with two other students. They had been talking through the whole trip and were starting to get along very good. Trevor sat down on one end of a boat, and out of the blue, Rose came and took the seat next to him. She smiled at him, yet she didn't notice the red look on his face. Andrea and Rex sat behind them, and Cecilia had gone with the other students on the carriages. As the boats magically drifted to the large castle, the students all looked at it in awe. Hogwarts was magnificent, a large castle with dozens of windows and fascinating views. From outside it was a marvelous castle, and the inside couldn't be better.
They arrived slowly after, and were helped out by Professor Lovegood. Three other students had the pleasure of sitting in a boat with her, and from what Rex saw, they didn't seem so enthralled at being with her. He grinned, and followed the other students as they all ran up the stairs that Professor Lovegood told them to go up. They were at a large oak door, as it swung open at once. They were introduced to a tall man with brown hair with crisps of gray hair as well and hazel eyes. He looked old and well aged, as if he had been through a lot. His robes were black, and he had a pin of the Gryffindor insignia on it. They were in the Entrance Hall, and the students assumed the Great hall would be even bigger.
Professor Horris smiled at them all, and raised his voice as he began to speak, "Welcome to Hogwarts, I am Professor Horris. Head of the Gryffindor House for those future Gryffindors. The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you sit down to eat, you'll be sorted into one of the four houses each. The Sorting is an important part of the first day because the House you are assigned to will be like your family here at Hogwarts for the next seven years. Except for breaks of course. Now their are four houses which some of you may already know. Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Gryffindor.
Each house has had an outstanding history of witches and wizards and you have to keep it up. While at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn you House Points and your naughty pranks will deduct house points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points earns the House Cup, a great honor. Now, during the Sorting, you will be sorted infront of the whole school, so smarten up your minds. That, I heed, is a warning you must consider for you will be chosen specifically. Now all of you be quiet as we go inside the Great Hall and begin the sorting! Form a line students! A straight line!"
They entered the Great Hall as they all looked at the place in awe. The Great Hall was lit by millions of candles floating midair above four long tables.The rest of the student body was already sitting down on the four tables, which most students assumed signified which house they belonged in. On the tables were glittering gold plates and goblets, all empty and awaiting the feast to start. At the top of hall was another long table where the staff was sitting. Andrea and Trevor saw their mother sitting at that desk, in the middle, and smiling proudly. Professor Horris led the first years up the middle aisle and up to the staff table. As they were moving most of the students looked up to see the ceiling, but instead saw a dark ceiling dotted with stars and the quarter moon in the far right, just like it had been outside.
Professor Horris summoned a four-legged stool in front of the first years. On it was a wizard's hat. It was black, frayed, extremely dirty and with patches. The Hat then began twitching, as a rip soon became the mouth of the hat and started singing:
"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindor apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!"
"When I call your name, you will put on the hat and sit on the stool to be sorted," Professor Horris said, "Amaya, Andrea!"
Andrea was nervous, seeing she had to be first. She hadn't even thought about it, until they called her name. Why did she had to have two A's in her name, she thought. She went up to the stool and picked up the hat and sat down on the stool. She sat down on the stool and put the hat on her head, the hat drooping down to her eyes. She could hear it speaking, "Hmmm, a very bright mind. Haven't seen a witch like you since Granger. Yet you like the spirit for gryffindor, and Hufflepuff will not suit you, Slytherin does have potential. Big potential, and Ravenclaw aswell. You'll do well in that, better than in Slytherin, like your parents. Hmm, RAVENCLAW!" Andrea sighed of relief and took the hat off and saw the Ravenclaw table clapping for her. As she walked there, she turned to see her mother beaming happily at her.
"Amaya, Trevor!", Professor Horris called out.
Trevor seemed way calmer than Andrea had been, and went up to the Sorting Hat. He immediately put it on and the hat took recognition of his family tree, "Mister Malfoy's son eh? You're not like your sister, more like your father! SLYTHERIN!" Trevor seemed quite pleased, knowing he would be following the family traditions well. Chiahru smiled again at her boy, seeing them grow up so fast. One more name was called out, when Professor Horris called another name.
"Delave, Rose!"
Rose moved from her place and slowly went up to the stool. She arrived and put the hat down, sat down, picked the hat up and placed it on her head. Without a second to spare the hat yelled out, "SLYTHERIN!" Rose smiled, and brushed her hair back as she walked over to the Slytherin Table and took a seat next to Trevor and her sister, Cecilia. They smiled at each other, as Trevor smiled too.
"Fire, Crimson!"
Crimson almost dashed up to the stool, and almost fell also. She smiled weakly, remembering when she fell in the train and Tyler was there. She felt the feeling again but brushed it off as she sat down with the hat on her head. Crimson felt it's voice begin speaking to her, "Well hello Miss Fire. Your mother is Diana, I presume? Hmm, you have a lot of her qualities, cunning, yet smart. But you always feel better in Slytherin, well that's what you belong in! SLYTHERIN!" Crimson Fire smiled, and grinned at her fellow Slytherins as she walked over to them.
"Kliderune, Davien!"
A tall boy with long, shoulder-length whitish-gray hair walked up. He had on a stern face, yet Davien was really trying to hide his nervousness behind his brown eyes. He reached the stool and sat down and put the hat on his head. The hat smiled and spoke softly, "Well, I don't remember any Kliderunes back in the day. Ah, you're parents aren't exactly wizards or witches, yet you still became one, thats why! I see, well you have potential due to prior knowledge. You're loyal and just, like the song, you should be in HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Lafayette, Rex!"
Rex headed to the stool, and sat down on it. He grabbed the hat before, and placed it on his head. The Hat began speaking," Hmmm, you seem to be a Slytherin type of student. But there's something about you that I have to find. Your mother was Hufflepuff wasn't she? I think you'll be following her tradition and not your fathers... HUFFLEPUFF!" Rex looked stunned, as he was expecting Slytherin. He glared at the the hat and threw it on the stool before walking to the Hufflepuff table in a fit.
"Potter, Lance!"
A medium-sized boy stepped up to the front in a fast-paced walk. The boy had unruly black hair, similar to his fathers and brown eyes hidden under regular glasses. He was Harry Potter's son, Lance James Potter, yet he didn't look exactly like his father. As he reached the stool, he placed the hat on his head. It fell beneath his eyes as it began speaking, "Well, Lance James Potter! Ah, you remind me of your father, yet you do not have his fame. That is good, yet it is sad that he had to die. The war still rages on in some people's hearts. Anyway, you should be GRYFFINDOR!" The Sorting Hat shouted proudly, as Lance walked down to the Gryffindor House Table.
"Twilight, Stephanie!"
A girl about Andrea's height started walking up. She had brownish-black hair, and similar colored eyes. She seemed calm, yet inside was hidden her anxiety. She walked up to the stool, and tried on the hat. The hat began speaking, "Twilight. Twilight, all of you have been bright! Your family is destined with knowledge which makes you perfect for RAVENCLAW!" Stephanie smiled at herself and brushed some dirt off her robes. She stood up and walked over to the Ravenclaw House, sitting down next to her new classmates. Professor Horris looked at his list as he called out the last few names.
"Wolvesclaw, Tyler!"
Tyler went up from his place slowly, and watched nervously. He noticed many students looking at him as he went up, and went to the stool. He took the hat from the stool and placed it on his head softly so it wouldn't ruin his spiked hair. He then sat down and waited for the hat to respond, "Well if it isn't Helen's young boy. Now Helen was bright, and your father. He was very brave and courageous. You have his spirit, yet you tend to spend too much time on other things. I guess you belong in... GRYFFINDOR!" Tyler grinned and walked over to the Gryffindor table, seeing his new classmates cheer him on.
After everybody had been sorted, Chiharu felt the need to announce the usual announcements. She told them not to go to the Forbidden Forest, etc etc. She then lifted her hands and immediately the plates and goblets were filled with fresh juice and a buffet of food. She told them all to eat and enjoy the feast, for it was a wonderful event. The start-of-term banquet. The students were having fun eating, and drinking. They spent that evening chatting, playing games, of course, eating!
After the banquet finished, Chiharu stood up once again, "Remember tryouts for Quidditch begin next week, and no first years are allowed to tryout. Sorry, but those rules are mandatory and must be obliged. Now your prefects will lead you up to your common rooms so you can get a good night's sleep. You'll see that the house elves have already placed your belongings in your dormitories. Goodnight!" All the students clammered out of the hall, each student following their own house's prefects. Most of the older, mischevious students though tried to avoid that and run off to snog or create mischeif.
To the west of the Hogwarts Castle was the Ravenclaw house headed toward their common room. The prefects were in the lead, as the other students followed along, on a creaky, old staircase. While walking up the stairs, Andrea, accidentally, dropped her wand which she had in the back pocket of her jeans. Stephanie saw what happened, and walked over to the wand, picking it up and handing it over to Andrea; she smiled, and blew into the air, watching the other first years pass by.
"Thanks."
"No problem. You're Andrea, the Headmistress' daughter right?"
"Yeah, How do you know that?"
"Well, same last name. And my aunt is your mum's best friend, Emily Rump," Stephanie answered.
"You're Emily's neice?"
"Yeah. Nice meeting you."
"Same to you, I never knew Emily had a niece joining Hogwarts this year," Andrea said, surprised.
"Well, She's always busy at the pub, so she hasn't have much time to talk. Especially with your mum becoming headmistress and all."
"Oh, well, we should be going, or the others will leave without us."
"Yeah!", Andrea, said smiling at Stephanie. The two eleven year old girls ran up the stairs after the other first years. They arrived to the West Tower, and were given the password to the Common Room. As they entered the common room, the male prefect spoke up, telling them where their dormitories were. The female dormitories were through the stairs at the left, and the males to the right. Their were five first year males, and four first year females. Stephanie and Andrea would be sharing their dormitory with two other Ravenclaw girls, leaving one bed empty. The two other girls were Elise Ilyasova, and Haylee Rinestone.
Elise was a tall, light skinned girl with curly brown hair and hazel eyes; she had a quiet and simple complexion to her appearance. Haylee was an inch smaller than Andrea, and had unruly black hair falling to her shoulders. She had a slight tan, and dark rimmed glasses settled on her nose; she seemed like an overachieving type of person. Stephanie and Andrea introduced themselves to the other girls, and after small talk, they got bound in a chat that lasted the whole night. When it came time to go to bed, the girls decided on which bed they would pick; Stephanie the one at the far end of the room, Andrea next, then Haylee, and Elise last next to the empty bed. They also decided they would use that bed as an extra storage place. They placed most of their belongings on it already.
The other first years were doing good acquainting themselves too. The Gryffindors had a very nice welcoming when they found out the ghosts were having their own buffet in the Gryffindor Common Room. The common room was filled with the smell of decayed food, and burnt body parts; yet nobody knew why it would smell like that. It also seemed to appear that one ghost didn't attend though, and that was Peeves the Poltergeist. Peeves, the naughty ghost he is, decided to have some fun with the Slytherins for once. He enchanted the dungeons with dozens of water balloons that would fall on anybody who walks underneath them. That got the Slytherins fumed, as their yelling could be heard from the first floor.
The Hufflepuffs, like the Ravenclaws, had a calm welcoming too. Unlike the other two houses, these two slept peacfully without drenched hair or the smell of rotten food. Yet at the new year began, they would all be having their dreams and fantasies on the many things they wanted to happen over the year...
