The Odd First Year.

I don't own Harry Potter.

Chapter 3: My sorting and new friends.


Rakel pov

I sat on the bed of the wing. I looked around, it was peaceful. The lady from before came in and examined me. "I'm fine really." I said as she checked me for intern bleeding or a concussion for the tenth time. "I'll be the judge of that." she said "The last thing we need is a injured student with all these damentors around. They're already targeting Mr. Potter." I didn't think I wanted to know what these things were, so I didn't ask.

Professor Snape came into the room looking ready to go out. "We need to get your supplies, so we had better go." I smiled and jumped off the bed. Madam Pomfrey started to protest, but I spoke first "You heard the man."

Snape pov

The girl wasn't turning out to be what I expected at all. I my mind, Shades were just one step down from Potters. But, this girl, the last member of the Shade family tree, was so far from her ancestors it was confusing. Before this girl, lady of the family only wore pants when riding, they wanted to look like ladies. Rakel was different, as I learned, she hated the very thought of herself in a skirt and, even in the summer, could stand sleeves that didn't go past her wrists.

We walked through Diagon ally, Shade looked around wearily as we past the shops. She looked like someone you don't sneak up behind. She turned and I saw the hilt of a sword at her side. I steered her into Olivander's and we waited for the wand maker.

I knew he would jump out of no where and frighten the girl. Sure enough, his voice spoke from right behind me. I jumped and turned to see him standing there. I looked back at the girl and saw her hand on her blade.

We both relaxed as we left the store. She had gotten a willow and unicorn hair "That guy is creepy." she said, speaking for the first time since we came here. I couldn't help but smile, that was everyone's first impression of the man. We bought the rest of her supplies and robes. To her horror, I made her get witch's robes. Which had no pants.

We returned to the school, she was wearing her new robes. It took me forever to get her to do just that let alone get her out of dressing room. We walked into Dumbledore's office again. The sorting hat was waiting on a stool. Shade looked up at me and I nodded toward the stool. She walked forward and the hat was placed on her head. After a few moments it cried the name of her house "Slytherin!"

Rakel pov

Everyone in the room stared at me in shock. Was something wrong? Professor Snape cleared his throat and spoke "Well then, follow me, Shade." I got off the stool and followed the professor. He lead me down some stairs and into the common room. I shivered, it was so cold. He told me where the girl dormitory was and I went up. There were other girls there already. I saw the bed with my name. I put my treasures on the night table by it.

Sleep wasn't really something I got, I haven't slept since I was a baby. Haven't needed to, tonight was no exception. I picked up my sword and began to practice. I could attack silently, I practiced at the orphanage. I never made a single noise, not even my breathing could be heard. I didn't want to awake the other girls so I left and went to the fire lit common room.

I not sure how long I had and audience as I practiced, but when I was done I heard some one applauding from the stairs. I turned and saw a skinny, pale boy with white blond hair. He grinned "I must say, I haven't seen you before. Who are you?" I chewed my lip "Rakel." I said simply. He raised an eyebrow "Rakel what?" I rolled my eyes "Shade, Rakel Shade." he looked me over "I thought Rakel Shade is a girl. You look like a boy to me." I smiled "That's the idea, but yes, I'm a girl." he shook his head and offered me his hand "I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." I shook his hand "Pleasure." He looked at a clock and back at me "Should you be in bed?" I sighed "I haven't slept in years. I don't need to." Draco watched me as I check my blade for dents or scratches.

The next morning, I met my fellow first year Slytherins. They were a dark bunch, but I could fix that. I was known at the orphanage for being able to turn the most sour people as sweet as cotton candy. My first encounter with a Gryphidor was on my way to breakfast. I accidentally ran into a boy with untidy black hair and toxic green eyes. "Sorry." I said "Are you okay?" the boy stood "Yeah, fine." then Draco appeared "Shade, what are you doing with Gryphindors? Their our rival." I turned to see him standing over my shoulder. The boy and Draco glared at each other "Malfoy." said the boy "Potter." I looked at the boys friends who were glaring at Draco as well. "Okay, break it up and slow it down!" I cried making them all look at me. Before I could say more, a second year girl came over and pulled me away. "Geez, first year, do you have a death wish?" she asked leading me to the great hall. "What is with Draco and those three?" I asked ignoring her question "Malfoy and Potter have been rivals since their first year. They hate each other. There is always a Gryphidor/Slytherin rivalry. It's like our houses are constantly at war." I rolled my eyes "Well, looks like someone needs to change that.

Later at breakfast, I saw the boy and his friends at the Gryphidor table. I ate quickly and stood, walking to their table. All eyes were on me as I did so. I tapped Potter on the shoulder and he turned "I would like to apologize for my classmate's behavior earlier and bumping into you in the hall." everyone, including the teachers, stared at me in shock. "Um, that's all right. No harm done." I smiled "I didn't get to tell you earlier, my name is Rakel, Rakel Shade." I offered my hand and he took it smiling "Harry, Harry Potter." I released his hand and turned to leave. "Hope to see you later, but I need to get ready for class." I waved and ran off to our common room.

Snape pov

There was a stunned quiet after Rakel left the room. Potter was staring at his hand as though he could believe what had just happened. I didn't blame him. I don't think Dumbledore saw that coming either. Slowly, the kids started talking again, but it was clear the subject was the same through out.