AN ok I've had some time and I think I'll continue…just a bit, I hate leaving stories unfinished so I'd better break the habit.

Anonymous said: YOU BETTER GO ON OR ELSE! I AM NOT KIDDING!

Answer: okokokokokokok, I'm not much of a joker either, hee hee, yeah I am…Thanks for the review

Pussin Boots said: What! Well, I guess it is our decision, but write on your description that it is discontinued. Because who what people to read it ad then, after they REALLY REALLY like it, find out that it was stopped... Oh well...

Answer: well that's true, but I'm giving it another shot, hope you like it and thanks for the review!

The Iviest said: Goody goody. Keep it up. Plze

Answer: ok, thanks!

Anyway, on with the story,

Chapter 5

McGonagall stopped at a portrait of a rather, ahem, fat lady.

'Password?' the lady moaned.

Emma glanced at the Professor who clearly said, 'Romious Mater'

The portrait swung open revealing a hole. Emma gasped.

'Miss Malfoy, I asked Miss Granger to accompany you to your bedroom,' the Professor said, 'she will be inside. Goodnight.'

Not a second later, Emma found herself alone in the corridor. It was very quiet, scary almost. 'Well,' Emma said aloud, 'I'm going to have to face them sometime…' and she climbed it the hole.

Inside, Emma found herself in a circular room full of students. There were several chairs, at least thirty, and quite a few tables. A fire was roaring in the fireplace, a gold and red banner above it said 'Welcome to the Gryffindor Common Room!'

Many students turned to look at the latecomer, and whispers started spreading. Suddenly, bouncing out the crowd came Hermione Granger, closely followed by Harry and Ron.

'Oh Emma! You're in Gryffindor! Oh, I just knew you would be. It's against school rules to change houses because of family matters. Did you know that? I read about it in Hogwarts a History. Dumbledore is very knowledgeable about rules but it doesn't mean he always follows them. But what did Draco say? How about Dumbledore?' Hermione said this very quickly, Emma had to take a moment to take it in.

'Gee, Hermione! Give her some room, will you?' Harry cried, pulling the bushy haired girl back slightly.

'I was only asking…'

Harry looked at Emma. He seemed to be taking her in, thinking.

'if you don't want to talk, it's ok. Just say and we'll make a diversion and you and 'mione can sneak up to your dormitory.'

Emma laughed. 'no, thank you. I'm still kinda shocked about it and I know I'm going to be in big trouble with my dad. I'm just hoping my mum calms him down…'

Ron had been quiet, Emma noticed. He simply stood staring.

'Do you want to talk about it?' Hermione asked.

Emma sighed. 'Can we talk tomorrow? I would really like to tell you but tonight I'm just really tired, I get like that sometimes…'

'Sure,' said Hermione, 'follow me to your new bedroom,' she walked away.

'Goodnight,' Emma called over her shoulder, following.

Ron stayed silent. Harry smiled, 'g'night.'

Hermione took Emma upstairs and stopped at a door which had 'FIRST YEARS' written on it.

'my room is just two floors up,' Hermione told her, 'if you need anything, just come up.' With that, she made her way back to the common room to see Harry and Ron.

Emma opened the dormitory door to be met by a loud, high-pitched scream.

'Hey, shut up Janine!' someone cried.

'Who was it?'

'Just another girl, geez!'

Emma stood at the doorway, eyes filled with surprise. Inside the room were five four poster beds, all covered in red and gold. The floor was made of fine wood. There was a window that gazed over Hogwarts grounds. There were drawers and wardrobes , and many trunks.

There were also four other girls. The one that had screamed seemed to be getting into pyjamas, she had long brown hair and hazel eyes. She was frozen one the spot, pyjama trousers half on. The other girl who spoke also had brown hair, but shorter. Her large brown eyes were gleaming in amusement. She was kneeling down at her trunk pulling clothes and items and sorting them into piles. The third girl was sitting at her mirror, fixing her raven hair so it sat perfectly on top of her head. She wore a lilac dressing gown made of silk. On her lap lay a purring, pure white cat. The fourth girl was already asleep and Emma couldn't see what she looked like due to the quilt over the girl.

'Hiya!' said the girl with short brown hair. 'Don't be shy, c'mon in.' Emma did so. 'I'm Lorna, nice to meet you.' The girl stuck her hand out to shake.

'I'm-'

'Emma Malfoy, we know,' said the long haired girl, Janine. 'I remembered your name being called out. I'm Janine. I was going to try and memorize everyone's names so I could surprise them when I first speak to them. I'm that kind of person.' By this time the girl had her trousers on completely and was smiling in a way which made Emma feel like home.

Lorna laughed. 'Yeah, you're weird…'

'Hello!' the girl at the mirror cried angrily. She obviously wanted to be involved in the conversation.

'Um, hi!' Lorna said sarcastically.

'How about me? Don't you want to know who I am?' the girl replied.

'We know who you are.' Lorna rolled her eyes.

'She doesn't!' the girl shot back.

Janine sighed. 'Fine, Emma this is Rachel Baird.'

'And this is Cameron,' Rachel pointed to the ball of white fluff on her knee, 'she's a girl in case you thought the name sounded boyish.'

'Hey, I have a cat!' Emma said. At that moment, she heard a 'mew. On the floor was a small cage. 'Jasper!' she ran to it and pulled out her furry friend.

'Is that your cat?' Janine asked. 'We didn't touch him in case his owner got angry.'

'Oh this is good!' said Rachel. They, that is, Cameron and Jasper-

'And my cat, Tiffany!' Lorna added, picking up a tabby cat from her bed.

'yes, well' Rachel continued, 'they can all play, it'll be so cute!'

Emma nodded. It was a lot to take in since she was tired. It was a slight illness she had. All she would need to do was wander round her manor and her mind got so tired consciousness was lost. Luckily Emma wasn't at that stage yet and could probably hide her minds disadvantage till a later date when she knew her roommates well. Only then would she dare tell. She had no idea if they would think it serious or silly, funny or sad. Draco knew of course, and her mother. They were the ones usually around her so they would know what to do if Emma suddenly went tired or limp. Yes, Emma thought, I'll tell them if they can be trusted…

'Hey, you ok?'

Emma was broken out of her thoughts to see Lorna staring at her curiously. 'yeah, I'm fine…'

'Well, I was just saying that's your bed.' Lorna pointed at the bed to the right of the window. 'You're between Janine and I'

'Oh, thanks,' Emma smiled.

She walked to her bed. Her trunk was already waiting on the mattress. Jasper had followed her, taking an interest in her actions. After preparing her clothes and schoolbag for the next day, Emma got changed into pyjamas and climbed into bed. Someone must have turned off the lights for as soon as she placed her head on the pillow, there was darkness.

'Night, all!' Janine said sleepily, follow by three 'night's after her.

Pulling the cover up to her chin, Emma snuggled into her kitten. Sleep took over.

AN. That's it, I'll put more up soon.

SNEAK PEAK AT NEXT CHAPTER: Emma has her first night-time wander of Hogwarts searching for food…