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Chapter 2: The House Sorting

September 1, 1992 - 10:30 am.

People, both muggles and wizards, buzzed through the platform of Kings Cross. Sienna watched as people pushed through while talking on their bulky, muggle device that has a voice box, reading the muggle news paper, and even shoving a sandwich in their mouth as they rushed to their trains. Walking beside her mother, Sienna pushed her trunk and owl cage to the platform she was to board the Hogwarts train. Her black owl, Mavi, chirped as they hit another crack in the platform, being upset that she was locked in a cage. Sienna gave Mavi a treat, her apology for keeping her in there.

Alesia walked with anxiety and anticipation. The talk five nights ago did not go as bad she thought it was. Telling Sienna about her father and her cousin was the hardest conversation she has ever had in her life. However, it was also like a ten pound weight came off her shoulders.

"So… my father… was one of his followers?"

"Yes, sweetheart, but he wasn't truly a follower. He helped a good man for reasons that will help us in the future." She looked at Sienna with apologetic eyes.

"And Sirius… he did bad things?" Alesia nodded.

Sienna looked at the glass of water that sat in front of her on the table, but paid no mind to it, deep in thought about the conversation she just endured. "Does he know I exist, my father?"

Alesia smiled sadly at her daughter and shook her head signaling a 'no'. Sienna nodded, understanding the intentions her mother had. She rested her chin on the table, arms folded under her. Processing all of this in her head was not easy. Alesia got up from her chair and kissed the girls head. "I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. This was not an easy conversation, love."

Sienna picked her head up and smiled sadly at her mum. "I know you didn't do it to hurt me, mum. I love you."

She thanked Merlin she had a daughter who was so understanding and mature. She knew that that trait had come from her.

As she and Sienna walked near Platform 9 ¾, she walked behind her daughter and started to prep her for what was about to happen. "Here we are!" Sienna stared at her mother like she had 3 heads. "Where exactly is it?"

"Beyond that pillar!"

"But I don't see a train behind this pillar, mum?"

"Sweetheart, it's through the pillar!"

Again, Sienna had a blank, confused look on her face. Alesia stood behind her and pointed to a group of familiar red headed children. Sienna looked at them curiously, before her eyes went as wide as dinner plates. "MUM! Where did they go?!" She was so perplexed! Alesia laughed, "to the train, of course!" Sienna could not believe her eyes. Alesia put her hands on top of her daughter's that was holding onto the cart. "Here, I'll help. On the count of three… one…"

"Two…"

"THREE!"

Alesia and Sienna ran straight through the pillar, Sienna's eyes closed the entire time. When she opened them, she was even more amazed than she was before. She saw hundreds of students climbing onto a big red train that sat on the track. She saw all sorts of animals in their cages, or being held by their owner. She saw children and teenagers kissing their parents goodbye before they boarded the train. She couldn't believe it was finally happening.

Sienna wasn't paying attention as she ran her cart into another person's. Her eyes shot up to a girl with bright red hair and freckles on her face. "Oh, I'm sorry!" Sienna looked at her worriedly. "Did I knock anything off?" The red headed girl shook her head no and smiled at her. "No no, everything's still on. It's quite alright."

"Ginny! C'mon!"

The girl, Ginny, whipped her head around. Sienna glanced over the girl's shoulder to see another red headed person, this whom she presumed was her mother, waving for her to hurry along. Ginny turned back to the girl and smiled at her. Sienna awkwardly smiled back as she walked off. Sienna turned around to see her mother staring at the train. "Mum?"

Alesia looked at her daughter. She smiled at her and said, "yes, darling. Are you ready?" Sienna reluctantly nodded her head. Alesia bent down a little and hugged the girl. "Write to me whenever. Mavi will bring it to me." Sienna hugged her mum back, squeezing a little tighter. She realized this will be the first time she will be away from her. Tears started to flood her eyes, cascading down her pale cheeks. Alesia heard her sniffle and squeezed her a little tighter as well. She pulled away, wiping the tears off her cheeks. Tears started to well up in her eyes as well. "It will be alright, Sea. These will be the best years of your life. I promise." Sienna nodded and wiped her cheeks quickly. The horn for the train blew.

Sienna grabbed her trunk and Mavi, and hurried onto the train. She took one last look at her mum and waved. Alesia, smiling, waved back at her and blew her a kiss. "I love you, see you at Christmas!"

Sienna gave one last smiled before she boarded the train. She slowly walked down the aisle, looking at all the students in the compartments. She saw a group of boys that sat together, trading all the chocolate frogs that they got from the trolley. Another compartment housed a group of teenage girls that were all sitting and chatting about their summers. Sienna continued to walk down the aisle, still looking for a place to sit. She came to a compartment that held a familiar face, the girl she accidentally ran her cart into.

Sienna slowly opened the door, Ginny looking at her. "Erm...is it okay if I sit in here?" Ginny half smiled at the girl and nodded her head. Sienna, thankful for her permission, closed the door behind her and put her trunk on the shelf above her. She placed Mavi next to her as she seated. Ginny looked curiously at it. "What is its name?"

"Mavi! I just got her this past week."

Ginny nodded and looked at the bird. She then looked at Sienna and said, "and your name? I never caught it before. My mum called me over before I could ask."

"Sienna. Sienna Snape."

Ginny's eyes went as big as dinner plates. "Y-You mean…"

"Yes, Severus Snape's daughter."

Ginny looked very perplexed. "I've heard things about him from my brothers." Sienna raised an eyebrow at her.

"Oh? I've never met him actually."

"You haven't? But he's your father?"

"My mum never told him I existed. I didn't know until this past week."

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize.."

"That's alright, honestly. You said you had brothers?"

Ginny rolled her eyes and nodded. "Six of them to be exact."

Sienna's jaw dropped. "Six?! Merlin, you poor thing." Ginny laughed, Sienna following suit.

September 1, 1992 - 8:30 pm.

Sienna couldn't stop staring at the ceiling above her. Dressed in traditional first year pre-house sorting robes, she stood waiting for her turn to be called. Her eyes scanned the room, looking for her father. Then, she saw him, sitting at the table with all the other teachers. Black hair that fell just at his shoulder, pale skin, and dark brown eyes. Sienna thanked Merlin her eyes were just like her moms.

"Snape, Sienna!"

Whispers erupted through the hall. She felt a big lump in her throat. Swallowing with nerves, she eyed her father, his face surprised and confused. Ok, you're fine, don't panic, it's okay. She barely felt her legs start to move as she walked toward Professor McGonagall, whom was holding the sorting hat. Sienna sat on the stool, officially seeing all the eyes that landed on her. Everyone, and she really meant everyone was staring at her.

"She looks just like him!"

"I can't believe Snape has a child!"

Sienna took a deep breath. This is going to be a nightmare.

"A nightmare, you say?" A voice suddenly erupted above her. She jumped slightly. "Yes dear girl, you look just like him." Sienna's breathing sped up a bit. "Hmm, you have some history in your family too, eh? I can see the blood line that connects you."

Sienna raised an eyebrow. What does that mean?

"You see young girl, you have the determination of a young entrepreneur, as well as the heart of a brave young knight. I remember when your mother sat in this same seat and jumped the same way you just did. That Alesia Black was always a clever, yet strong willed girl."

A goblet suddenly fell to the floor, pumpkin juice spilling all of its content near the feet of Professor Snape.

"But dear girl, you resemble just like your father. I see how you are a cunning young thing. You are witty, sarcastic, and have the utmost respect to those you care about. I think I know exactly where to put you…. SLYTHERIN!"

An eruption of claps and cheers could be heard from the table on the far right of the room. Sienna sighed with relief, thankful that her turn was over. She hopped off the stool and walked slowly over to the table that was draped with green table runners. She looked back to find GInny in the crowd, who waved slightly at her. Sienna smiled softly at her. She sat down next to a group of girls whom she saw get sorted shortly before her. They all looked at her and introduced themselves. She awkwardly shook hands, when she saw a familiar blonde boy a few rows down from her. The boy looked at her and smirked. Sienna felt heat reach her cheeks as she quickly looked away.

She looked up to see her father staring directly at her. His eyes full of confusion and worry. She looked away and made sure that her hair blocked her face. She looked around, noticing that people were whispering and looking at her. Sienna felt uneasy and almost as if she wanted to run out of the hall and back to her mum's house. It was going to be a long year.