And as the train came to a final stop, it felt utterly surreal. Watching the perfects direct everyone felt almost wrong. For a moment, I could have sworn I saw younger version myself running off the train. Cheerfully running up to my younger friends catching up with them as though no time had passed. It made me smile but it also brought tears to my eyes.

" Rose you ok" I finally heard Scorpius say once the memory stop

" I'm alright. I'm just being overly sentimental I'll be fine" I said whipping my eyes

" If you're sure. Hey while I'm thinking about. Who did you write when you Ran into Oliver."

" Headmistress's McGonagall." I breathed instructing the last few students to their carriage

" Alright everyone else finds yourselves a carriage. Please note that if you see or find anything suspicious on the ride to Hogwarts notify myself and Rose immediately so we may take care of the situation if need be. That is all." Scorpius waved the perfects off

" Hey Rose do you want to fallow the first years," Scorpius ask suddenly

" Hagrid... you know what sure why not" I smiled as a light blush filled my face as the both of us followed the fairly large crowd of first years

" Hagrid you don't mind an extra hand or two do you?"

" Of course not Rose" Hagrid beamed smiling at all of us

And as usual, Hagrid gave his yearly speech never failing to answer any of the first year's questions. Oddly enough they all became calm after a few minutes of hearing him speak. Sure to any of them, he looked scary but his cheery demeanor easily whipped away any unnecessary fear they had.

" Alright, we will be heading to the Castle by boat only three to a boat. Rose and Scorpius can I ask you two since you both are joining us can I have you ride in a boat together." Hagrid asked the both of us

" Sure thing Professor" Scorpius chimed as his eyes gleamed with joy

And as we helped each kid into there own boat I was filled with there childlike wonder. For some of them, it had to have been the first time they witness something this magical. The star's and moon made the lake glow and their laughter filled the air. Seven years ago myself and Scorpius where in this same position. The only thing different was the fact Albus wasn't in the same boat as us.

"It's just like our first night here. Isn't Red" I could tell Scorpius was utterly happy by the sound of his voice I could tell he was enjoying this as much as I was

" It really is" I hummed

" It's beautiful," We said at the same time breaking laughing seconds later

" So Mr, you're a Slytherin right," A young brunette boy asked him

"That I am Young sir. Do you have any questions that I could answer for you." Scorpius said looking over at the boy

" You don't seem like one, you're really nice for a Slytherin." the little boy winced slightly as though he expected Scorpius to yell at him

" You know" Scorpius paused for the young Lad to say his name

" Nathan" The young redhead sitting with him said

"Delilah" Nathan whined

" You know Nathan, not all Slytherins are mean. We actually are very nice people, you just have to get to know us first. I promise we aren't as scary nor as mean as many people might say we are. Now there are some mean ones out there but if you ever run into any of those you let me know ok. I'll make sure they won't bother you." Scorpius smiled at him reaching out and ruffling the small boy's hair but being careful enough to not tip over the boat both of us were in

" Is it true that in the Slytherin common room there's a giant window to where you can see the humongous squid. My Cousin Logan Hunter said you guys did" Delilah asked

" Well, I guess you'd have to be Sorted into Slytherin to find out. We can't let out all of our secrets now can we." Scorpius laughed

" Aw," The mass of students said collectively as Hagrid, Scorpius and myself chuckled.I definitely had a feeling that there wouldn't be too many sad Slytherians this year.

As our boat arrived to the shore Harrgrid instructed Scorpius and myself to help the first years out of their was the first to exit and my clumsy self almost landed in the water if it wasn't for him and his quick reflexes.

" And that is what not to do " I chuckled along with the students as we helped them each out.

" You alright, You didn't get hurt did you Rose." He said once the group was out of earshot

" Absolutely fine. Guess I'm just as excited as they are." I had a permanent smile on my face

" Well I hope your not like that on the field this year" He joked

" As if" I elbowed him "It's our last year to beat your team yet again. "

" Whatever " We both laughed at each other

We both rushed to our respected tables giving each other a smile before we each took our seat. Waiting patiently for Head Mistress and the Sorting hat to within moments the real fun began. As per usual, the hat sang of the thousand-year-old tale but stanza particularly hit my ears.

As you enter our land again be aware

For as it is written secrets are never good to hold

If I must I will trust you must not snare

for you should be bold

Like a Gryffindor the bravest of us all

or should you be like Ravenclaw wise to a fault

rather you be kind and considerate like our Hufflepuff,

Or should you be resourceful and sly like our slithery folk?

The answer lies in what we value in our time

If only we choose to bring the truth to light

The hat finally stopped singing and one by one the new students were shorted. As I had expected more children this year entered into Slytherin. More than the previous year beforehand.

But two names had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Delilah Hunter. We all sat a good minute before the hat finally called out GRYFFINDOR. While she smiled I could see the defeat in her eyes she definitely wanted to be placed in Slytherin.

" Hi," Delilah said sitting next to me

" Hello congratulations I'm glad to have you as our newest member" I smiled back at her

" Likewise... I hope he gets in. I know he wants to get in" She couldn't tear her eyes away from Nathan

" Nathan Hunter " had the hat been on him any longer he most definitely would have made a new record.

" SLYTHERIN" A broad smile sweep past his face before he quickly moved to his table

" I'm glad" I heard Delilah mumble

While the rest of the ceremony took place I could tell the two of them keep checking on each other. Each of them giving the other a thumbs up and sticking their tongues out playfully at each other. It wasn't long before everyone was sorted and McGonagall gave her yearly speech.

" Need I not remind you all the Forbin forest is directly off limits. Now with that said May our feast begin"

This is where I will leave all of you, for now, I hope you all enjoyed I hope to see you all next time. Vmt Out.