I am sorry I haven't written in a while. But my grades are falling. And if you didn't know, Indian education system sucks. Lots of weekly tests. Parent teacher meeting every month. This chapter is going to be fun and also kind of filler. Hope you people will like it. Thanks for the reviews son of whitebeard.

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Chapter 4- Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Bill drove them to school on the big day. Fleur kissed all of them goodbye.

It was the first time they were seeing the castle from the front. It was made of white marble. They followed the other students to the assembly ground. The grass had been properly mowed. Although it had been raining outside heavily, the enchantments above the ground prevented them from getting wet. The four houses stood in separate lines according to their height. A platform stood in front of them which James correctly assumed was for the welcome speech. Standing on the platform were- four people. They had to be the head of houses. Then the principal arrived escorted by Stanley.

Olivia Sophia Rophenstein was a tall woman with a dark complexion, slim shoulders and ebony black hair. She was exactly the American equivalent of Hogwarts's headmistress.

"Welcome to Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We have new students among us today, and we wish them best of luck for the journey they are about to embark on today. All of you are reminded that misbehaviour in my school will not be tolerated. Head Janitor Stanley Lieber has been reminded to hand out strict punishments to all those who break rules. I will not keep you all waiting for long, go enjoy your feast, work hard in classes and do well."

It was a speech taken straight from a book, James thought as he followed Thunderbird's line to the dining hall. In the dining hall he noticed some changes compared to the Hogwarts's Grand Hall. Here instead of long benches there were individual seats in house rows. You could sit in the rows of other houses. He also noticed that the teachers did not eat with them. James and Dom took their seats in a corner when another Thunderbird greeted them.

"Jonathan Pine", he said extending his hand.

"James Sirius Potter, and this is Dominique Weasley".

"So you two are the new transfers?"

"Yes, and our brother Louis. He is in Horned serpent."

"Jonathan, are you from Britain?", Dom asked gazing at him intently.

"Yes, my parents moved here in '96."

"What subjects have you taken?"

"Defence, charms, transfiguration, alchemy and arithmancy."

"Good we are going to be together in many classes. Who is the head of our house?"

"Ashley Grunt. You don't need to worry about him. He is very nice and friendly. He teaches charms."

"So, just like Professor Longbottom then".

"Who?"

"I am sorry, he was my head of house at Hogwarts."

"You must have been really popular at Hogwarts."

"Just a tad."

The rest of the dinner they talked about Ilvermorny and Hogwarts and Quidditch. When they had finished Stanley entered the hall from a back door, which James suspected lead to the kitchens. He announced-

"House captains please escort the students to their respective dorms."

They all stood up and followed the house captain.

Unlike Hogwarts, there were no dungeons. There were long towers separated from the main castle. The ground floor was the common room which was huge as compared to the cosy Gryffindor common room. To James's and Dom's utter surprise there was a pool table at the corner. They knew about it because of Hermione but seeing it there was extremely strange. The house captains said things along the same lines as the headmistress. After giving instructions they left.

"You get to the dormitories from the stairs. The first floor is for first years, second for second years and so on", Jonathan explained.

"We have to climb seven set of stairs", James said in shock.

"No, they are magically enchanted that every student has to climb only one set of stairs."

"Ok", James said realising that his question was indeed stupid.

Jonathan introduced them to few seventh year students. Stephen Parker seemed nice, another bloke named David Holt and two girls- Angela Burke and Joanne. After talking for a while they headed upstairs. The floor was divided into two wings-Boys and Girls.

"Let me guess, boys can't enter the girls wing but girls can", Dom said smiling.

"How did you know that?", Jonathan asked.

"Some things never change, right James."

"Yeah."

"Good night guys."

"Good night Dom."

She left for her wing.

As they entered the boys wing Jonathan further explained.

"There are twelve students in each house, six boys and six girls. Two students share a room. Since you and Dom are the odd ones out I think you too will get your own room."

"Who is your roommate?"

"Parker, guy's a dork. Studies all the time."

They reached the end were there was a room with James's name on it.

"Told you."

James tried to open the door but it was locked.

"You need your key", he said in a matter of factly tone.

"Where is it?"

There was small shelf nearby with names of students written on it. James took his key and entered the room. He liked it. There was a four by four poster bed. A big window, a wardrobe, an attached bathroom and a study table. His trunk was already there under his bed. His owl was sitting in its cage at the corner. It was great, small and cosy.

"Our rooms are bigger, obviously."

"Yeah."

"Unpack and go to sleep. Classes start from eight in the morning. Good night."

"Good night Jonathan."

James unpacked his stuff, enlarged the small mirror attached on the wardrobe and changed quickly.

He took out the books he had brought. He took a piece of parchment and his quill.

Dear Dad,

I have safely reached school. Things are pretty different from Hogwarts. We get our own rooms. There is an assembly hall and a separate dining hall. The teachers don't eat with us. The principal seems just like Professor McGonagall. I have been told that our head of house is nice. The house towers are also separate from the main castle. The common room is huge and there is a pool table. You remember what pool is right? Tell me aunt Hermione and uncle Ron are visiting. Tell mom I miss her. Make sure Padfoot eats his food. Say hi to Albus and Lily.

Love You,

James.

He attached a photograph to the letter. Bill had taken it with all of them dressed in proper school attire.

He took the letter and tied it to his owl's leg.

"Go Gale, get there fast."

The owl hooted happily and sped off.

He was stretching his arms when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Dom entered wearing pyjamas and a long shirt.

"Since when did you become polite enough to knock."

"I did not. The door didn't open till you said come in."

"What?"

"I think no one can enter without your permission or unless you let them in."

"Wow. You got a single room too?"

"Yeah, it is nice. Got some privacy."

"You are right. Wrote to your parents yet?"

"Naah, will do in the morning."

"Great."

"You know two girls have already asked me about you."

"Yeah? You know none of the boys have asked me about you."

She threw a pillow at him.

"Jonathan is nice, don't you think."

"Yeah."

"The girls told me that we have to get up early tomorrow. The head of house will give us the routines in the common room."

"Then get out."

"Dog."

James lay down on his bed and quickly fell asleep.