My Shot

September 1st, 1st Year

"What's Quidditch?"

John laugh incredulously and Lafayette exclaimed in French (Alex had quickly learned that Laf had only recently moved to the United Kingdom, and still had a strong French accent).

"Only the best game in the entire world!" John exclaimed loudly, making his frog jump of his shoulder with a start. Lafayette and Hercules nodded along as John grabbed his pet and rested it on his head like it was the most regular thing in the world.

"How does Herc know about it?" Alex asked. Mulligan was a Muggleborn like Alex (at least, he thought so… he wasn't entirely sure), while John was Pureblood and Lafayette was a half-blood.

"I've hung with this freak almost every day since Diagon Alley," Herc shook his head. "Worst mistake of my life." Lafayette laughed and John punched Hercules, although all three were smiling.

John patted Alex's knee. "You should tryout for Quidditch with me next year! Herc says he won't."

"Too big for his broom, he says!" Lafayette joked.

"Or my broom is too big for me!" Hercules winked and everyone laughed again.

"And Laf says French Quidditch is different than British," John rolled his eyes at Alex, but Lafayette just sighed.

"Too confusing," he muttered.

"You'd have to teach me…" Alex said, but felt excitement at the thought of learning a new game and having fun with his new mates.

"Sure!" John said eagerly, while Hercules shouted, "No!"

Herc shook his head sadly again. "You've just signed up to a year of torture with this Quiddtich-obsessed psychopath."

John scowled jokingly while Lafayette laughed. Alex smiled. "So… what do you want to do after Hogwarts?"

Hercules shrugged and patted his cat.

Lafayette immediately replied, "Magical French Governement." He grinned. "There is, 'ow you say…" Laf frowned in confusion. "...Unrest in France. I will be ze Savior to all!" He raised his fist and his friends laughed at his antics.

Finally, they all looked to John, who was thoughtful.

"I would say Quidditch, but…" John paused, and Alex leaned forward eagerly. "Auror, maybe. No Ministry stuff, that's boring, but I wanna make a difference, y'know? There are so many muggle-borns who are mistreated..." John frowned. "It's really sad.

Alex's cheeks hurt from smiling this much. "Me too!" He said excitedly. "I only just learned about aurors, but I can't wait to sign up for the Auror Academy! Do you know if they offer scholarships? I don't have much money but I wanna do a lot of good work and not be lazy," Alex didn't realize he was rambling. "I figure if I get good scores on my O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.'s, the rest will be easy. My mom told me I already have a knack at magic without my wand, and I almost blew up Ollivander's workshop when I bought it myself!" Alex paused and realized all his friends were staring.

"Oh, I guess was rambling a little," Alex said. "I'm sorry, I've never really had friends before, and I've never told anyone about this…" he sighed. "Maybe I'm too excited, I can stop if you-"

"It's fine, Alex," John interrupted. "That was … impressive," He grinned.

"Wow," Hercules summed up in one word. Lafayette just smiled at Alex. John mirrored Alex's bright eyes and wide smile. He reached across and patted him on the shoulder.

"That was some bloody inspirational thing you got there."

"I don't, uh… understand half of it," Lafayette piped up.

Hercules barked out a laugh.

"You don't understand half of anything we say, Laf!"

Alex looked to Hercules. "Hey, now that we all said something, maybe you know what you want to do."

Herc looked thoughtful. "Yeah, I think I do…" He smirked. "With all your big plans, you're gonna need someone to keep you from messing everything up." The four boys laughed and mimed punching each other.

Alex smiled to himself as they kept talking. New friends at a new school and a new chance to be great. Soon, the Sorting that would (at least Alex assumed) determine the rest of his life.

Hey, guys, I'm back! I've got a lot of chapters written so far (although, it's a pretty small number compared to how many songs are in the entire musical). I hope you're enjoying! REVIEW what you think. Also, what houses do you think the boys will be in, and why? Thanks!