The Neglected House and its Champions

by Cherry Blossom Angel 18

What if Cedric Diggory wasn't the only champion to come from Hufflepuff house? What if Harry had someone looking out for him since before his first day at Hogwarts? I bring you the story of two Hufflepuffs who stick to the shadows and try not to get themselves noticed. Some eventual exploration of Cursed Child. Now Complete.

11. Hogwarts Year 1 Chapter 1

A/N: Here we go, their first year at Hogwarts! Once again, I don't own Harry Potter. :) If I have time, because it's a holiday, I'll throw in another chapter, no extra charge. Enjoy!

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A Castle

September 1st, 1989

First Year

As Jo and Leilani stepped off the Hogwarts express for the first time, Leilani's sister, Kanani, directed them towards a voice calling for first years. Jo and Leili followed the hairy half-giant to a lake where magically propelled boats awaited the students.

The girls climbed into a boat and were joined by three boys, two had red hair and the third wore his black hair in dreadlocks. The boys sat in the back of the boat and whispered excitedly about something, Jo and Leili didn't pay them much mind. The boats set off across the water and soon the Hogwarts Castle could be seen across the lake.

"I want one," Jo said.

Leili looked from her best friend to the castle and back before saying, "I think this means we have one."