A/N: I don't own Harry Potter

This is for Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry

Pinata Medium (Friendship)

Word count: 1036

Hyacinth Potter nearly missed the train. She was so busy trying to figure out how to get onto the platform. Finally, she spotted a girl with an owl and followed her through the wall. There she stood, mesmerized at all the action. All around her were people wearing cloaks and robes. There were cats in cages, owls like hers, and she thought she saw a rat. Not an icky rat, but a fancy looking one. Her fingers held tight to the trolley containing her trunk and owl. She didn't want Hedwig to get lost in the shuffle. Also, if she lost her supplies, she doubted the Dursleys would get her new ones.

"This way, this way," someone announced. She followed the flow of the people and managed to get onto the train. She entered the first empty car and tried to yank her trunk in with her.

"Here, let me help you, George, this firstie needs help!" Hya watched as another boy appeared. They picked up her trunk easily and put it in the car. One studied her while the other poked his head out of the car.

"Ron, get down here," he called. A boy about Hya's age joined them. Like the twins, he also had red hair.

"I'm Fred, this is George, and the boy over there is our brother Ron." Hya smoothed her red hair and smiled up at them. She hated being so short.

"Ron's a first year too," Fred stated. Hya looked at him. Ron stared at her and then at his brothers.

"She looks like us, are we sure she's not related?" George asked. Hya blinked. That would be amazing if she was related to these boys.

"Pretty sure, I'd remember if I had two sisters," Fred commented. "We never did ask her name. What's your name?" he asked turning to Hya.

"Hyacinth Potter."

"Potter? Wait, you mean you're the Hyacinth Potter?" She stared at him in confusion.

"You're famous," Ron exclaimed, "You know, for beating you know who!" Hya shook her head.

"I don't remember doing any of that," she whispered. Fred elbowed Ron.

"It's not important, not to us anyway. What's important is the fact you look enough like our family to prank our parents." Hya laughed.

"I'd love to be your new sister," she stated. Ron rolled his eyes wondering if this prank would blow up in their faces somehow.

"Perfect. Hopefully you're in Gryffindor, all the family's been in Gryffindor." Hya nodded. Gryffindor, she'd remember that, maybe?

"Has anyone seen a toad? A boy called Neville's lost one." Four red heads turned their eyes to the door.

"Nope, not in here."

"Are you all siblings?" she asked looking at them. Fred shot Hya a look.

"Yes, we're all siblings," she lied. Ron shook his head. This girl was insane.

"Really? Did you grow up in the wizarding world, I'm a muggle-born myself." Hya nodded. She had been raised muggle, until her eleventh birthday when she'd found out the truth of her heritage.

"I was raised muggle too," she admitted. The girl seemed confused for a moment.

"But you said..."

"Long lost sister," Fred answered. "Don't ask too many questions."

"I'm Hermione, what are your names?"

"Gred."

"Forge."

"Ron."

"Hyacinth."

"Potter?"

"Yes..." Hya admitted knowing their little prank was up. Hermione laughed.

"I really thought you all were related!"

"Do you think you could...you know, not tell anyone else the truth? We want to see just how far we can push this?"

"Well, you're not breaking any rules...and it would be fun to be included in something," Hermione said slowly. She'd been lonely for a long time, being so much smarter than everyone else. She hadn't expected to make friends this easily at her new school.

"Alright. Now, if anyone asks, Hya is a Weasley, same as the rest of us," Fred stated outlining their plan.

The train finally stopped and Hya got her first look at Hogwarts. She couldn't believe how large the castle was compared to the house her aunt and uncle thought was impressive.

"First years, please, this way." Ron, Hya and Hermione were herded with the rest of the first years.

"I am Professor McGonagall, I am deputy headmistress, and head of Gryffindor house. Now, as your name is called, come forward and you will be sorted." She glanced over and saw the Weasley twins.

"Misters Weasley, you're supposed to be in the great hall."

"We know, but see, there's a little problem, our little sister...she's listed under a different name... and we're worried...that she won't be properly sorted."

"The hat doesn't care what name is called. Please take your seats." Professor McGonagall looked at the first years, noticing two red heads among them. She didn't think there were supposed to be two this year. She quickly scanned the list of first years. No, only one Weasley.

"Abbott, Hannah." Hya watched as people were sorted. Suddenly her name was called.

"Potter, Hyacinth!" She walked out in a daze as everyone watched her.

"That's our sister," Fred yelled. An older boy glared at him.

"Gryffindor," the hat shouted. Hya smiled joining her new siblings at the table.

"She is not our sister," Percy hissed at the twins who were welcoming Hya.

"Weasley, Ron!" Hya and the twins were at the edge of their seats waiting to see if their brother would join them.

"Gryffindor!" The three yelled and screamed happily.

"See, I told you the whole family has been in Gryffindor," George stated.

"She's not family. She may have red hair, but she's not related..."

"Sod off," Hya paused looking to George.

"Percy."

"Right, sod off Percy, I'll tell mum you said I wasn't your sister." Fred burst out laughing. Ron stared at Hya. This girl was even crazier than he'd thought, and right here, right now, he was glad he was her friend. Percy glared at all of them.

"We should write mum and let know you're both in Gryffindor," Fred stated. Ron nodded. Hya smiled. For the first time in her life, she had a 'family' who cared about her and friend who were prepared to defend her. She had a feeling she was going to like Hogwarts and the wizarding world.