Chapter 3 Okay, so again, I'm new at this, and so I haven't put a disclaimer. So yeah, I don't own any of the character (other than Niekyra) or the places. As a quick note, I am SOOOOOOOOOO sorry for not updating sooner. My old laptop broke and I wasn't able to find the time to go and renew my library card. So yeah, it's been like 5 months, and I'm beyond sorry. Anyways, the good news is that I've had a ton of time to plan out a lot of what I am going to write. So enjoy :)

I got all of my books, knowing I already new some of the spells, expectations, ect. McGonagall helped me apparate back to just beyond the gates and handede me a rather large shopping bag, obviously my clothes and shoes. (I had bought my school robes.) I walked through the gates, and followed her far up the grounds. It was getting dark now, the sun setting on the horizon. With the sun disappearing, it allowed a cold breeze to ruffle my hair.
"Go to Hagrid's. Just say your a first year who missed the train and you had an older wizaard apparate you here. Which, mind you, is exactly what happened. He'll take you down to pick up the other students, and then you're on your own. You're just a first year that's going to go and get placed. I'll see you later this week for your first transfiguration class." McGonagall said, rather friendly for her. Obviously she had a soft spot for shopping for clothes and it had set her in a good mood.
I murmered a thanks and began wondering over to the small cabin near the trees. I stopped a ways away and ducked into the cover of the forest. I dropped my cloak and grabbed my uniform from one of my own bags. (McGonagall had taken my new clothes to put it in the students luggage place) I felt so at home in this new uniform. It felt right. Everything fit perfectly and it made me feel like I might finally have found a family. A pplace to call home.
I didn't worry about a centear seeing me, I figured they wouldn't come this close to the grounds without Hagrid needing them. I continued to Hagrids.
When I got there, I knocked hesitantly on the door, hearing Fang bark loudly from the inside. "Get back!" Hagrid yelled at Fang.
The door opened and Hagrid look right ahead, looking right over me. He really was huge. There was no doubt that he was half giant. One of his feet was easily as long as my legs.
I cleaered my throat and spoke, "Um...Hagrid?"
He looked down, a rather surprised look on his face (probably from seeing a student here right now) "Erm...a student? Um, waddy'er want?" He said in a pleasantly surprised voice.
"Well, I missed the train, and so McGonagall went and apparated back here with me. I was told to come to you to go with you to get the other first years, so I'll be with the other students my age without many questions."
My altered version of McGonagalls story seemed to work though, because he simply shrugged and said, "Good. I was 'bout ter leave anyways. Might as well be a bit early."
I stepped out of his way and let him pass, he slammed his cabin door behind him.
I had to run to keep up with him. He walked, in one pace, at least four feet.
We got to the station right as the train pulled up.
I stepped away from Hagrid and faced him, getting ready to blend in with the other first years. The doors soon opened and students spilled out. I had no problem recognizingi many of them. Cho, the Weasley twins, Oliver Wood...and then Harry.
He was a bit taller than me, but his eyes...in the movies, back where this was a movie, he had sky blue eyes. And in the books, it definately put emphasis on the fact they were green, like his mothers...but his were a beautiful startling emerald, shining with wonder as he looked around him. His newly fixed glasses slid down his nose.
Soon he turned and saw Hagrid, giving him a goofy grin. Hagrid was yelling, "Firs' years! C'mon, follow me!" They soon found Hagrid and followed him in wonder, I fell to the back of the group, recognizing Neville.
I smiled a friendly smile at him and he blushed and looked away. I giggled under my breath and carefully stepped int o a boat. The Patil twins climbed in after me and were wispering something to each other, taking turns giggling.
"FORWARD!" Hagrid hollered, everyone was still gaping at the castle, their first sight hadn't done them justice. It was beautiful in the darkness. Every window was alight and welcoming, yet it stood proud and tall. I tried to stay cool and not gape by looking down into the lake where I knew the merpeople lived, where I knew the giant squid lived...where I new Harry would be part of the second task of the triwizard tournament in...
We soon went under ground and clambered out of the boats. I half fell backwards, the bottom of my robe dipping into the water. I saved myself, but not before everyone smirked and some laughed. I flushed and put my head down as we finished our journey.
McGonagall opened the large doors and welcomed us inside, firmer than she had been with me not even an hour ago.
We walked in and everyone continued to gasp in further amazement. I kept my head down. I had the next seven years to do all the sight seeing I could every want.
McGonagall said some things then disappeared into the great hall. All was silent for several seconds, then someone snickered in the front of the group.
"Famous Harry Potter? Weasley? And a mudblood? Better choose the better wizarding families, Potter." Draco.
I elbowed my way to the front of the group and stood in front of him. "Now, is that how you are going to treat others? You'll disgrace your entire family by insulting Harry's friends. You're here to learn how to bring intelligence and magical power to your name. Not shame." I said, standing up straight. (I was a near head shorter than him)
"I didn't ask for your opinion?!" he sneered.
I narrowed my eyes and spat, "Well, if you don't agree, you might as well leave this grand school now. become a near squib."
He looked taken aback.
"Yeah, you need to buck up and learn while your here, you have the rest of your life to insult people." I said, turning away.
He got a quizzical look on his face, his gaze wondering in thought.
He never got the chance to answer though, Because then McGonagall invited us inside.
I took the front, earning a smirk from Dumbledore.
I gazed up at the ceiling as the sorting hat said the words I'd had memorized for years.
I barely noticed the sorting had begun (I was slightly worried about my placement) until Hermiones name was called.
She got up, quite nervously, and sat down. The hat falling down her head, and her hair poofing out at the bottom. "GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted.
I smiled. Alls well. The sorting continued as I thought 'the worst that could have happened was she got placed in ravenclaw...'
I shifted my weight as Draco strutted up.
The hat touched his head.
And it was silent for a moment.
Then the whole story changed.

Okay, so there's your long awaited chapter. I hoped you enjoyed! but as a last thought, much farther into the fanfic here, I've decided I'm going to give Niekyra a boyfriend ;) so good thing I rated it high, huh? Anyways, I would love some advice and maybe some ideas. I already have this big plan for Draco, so I don't need much help there. But yeah, I love advice. Thank you! And I will try to write again next week. (if my laptop don't commit suicide again -.-)