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Chapter 2: Sorted into Houses.
The Hogwarts Express pulled into the station later that evening. The three boys were now trading Wizard cards they had received from the Chocolate Frogs. The three boys immediately stopped when they pulled into the station.
"Looks like we're here." Remus said nervously.
"Hey cheer up Remus! This is going to be lots of fun! I can't believe I already have two great friends." James said.
Both Remus and Sirius grinned. "Well lets grab our trunks and get off the train." Sirius said as he grabbed his trunk.
James lifted Remus' trunk down and then lifted his own and his owl's cage.
"Wow that is a beautiful owl. What is his name?" Remus said.
"I was thinking about calling him Chocolate." James said delighted that his friend liked his owl.
"Good choice."
The three boys walked out onto the station and looked around as most of the students walked towards the castle. The boys started in that direction when they heard a loud voice.
"Firs' Years this Way!"
James looked towards the voice and was shocked. The man looked like a giant.
"Wow, who do you suppose that is?" James asked.
"I dunno, but he looks like a giant." Remus replied.
"Firs' Years follow me. Jus' leave your luggage and follow me."
The three boys put their trunks on the ground and James told Chocolate that someone would get him. Then the three boys walked towards the "giant" and stood with the rest of the first years.
"My name is Rubeus Hagrid and you may call me Hagrid." Hagrid turned towards the boats ad said, "All right get into the boats, but no more than four to a boat."
James and his friends climbed into one of the boats and sat down. They were joined by a pretty looking black haired girl who smiled at the boys. The boats started across the lake. Suddenly, Hogwarts came into view. All the students gasped. The building was immense and seemed to light up the entire sky.
The boats came to a stop and Hagrid led the first years into a large hallway. A fierce-looking woman was waiting in the hall.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!" The woman said. "I am Professor McGonagall. Please wait while I check to see if we are ready for you yet."
James turned to Sirius and whispered. "That woman looked very stern. We might have to work hard in her class."
Sirius grinned."You know James, there are many ways to break a teacher in."
Remus and James looked at him in shock. "Break her in? Are you mad Sirius?" Remus asked astounded.
"Nah, I was only kidding. You guys looked a little too serious."
Professor McGonagall returned to the hall. "The other students are ready for you now. Follow me."
The first years followed McGonagall into the Great Hall and noticed four tables which all the students were arranged around. Towards the front of the room was the Staff table and in front of that was a stool was a tattered hat sitting atop it. Remus nudged James and pointed upwards. James looked up and saw that the ceiling matched the sky outside.
Professor McGonagall took out a list and started reading names off the list in alphabetical order. James groaned. He hated being towards the end of a list.
"BLACK, SIRIUS."
Sirius jumped up and walked towards the stool. He sat down and put on the hat.
"Hmmm, Yes I see much courage in you. You are different from the other Blacks. I believe you belong in GRYFFINDOR!"
Sirius took off the hat and walked towards the table that was roaring loudly. He sat down and grinned at his friends. James grinned back, but noticed a witch in Slytherin looking very angrily in Sirius' direction.
"EVANS, LILY."
James looked up to see a beautiful red headed girl put on the hat. "GRYFFINDOR!" the hat screamed.
Lily ran to join the table and sat not far from Sirius.
"HENRY, CHRISTINA."
The black haired girl from the boat ran up and put the hat on. The hat seemed to take longer with Christina than it had with most people, but then it screamed "GRYFFINDOR!"
"LUPIN, REMUS."
Remus smiled at James and went to put on the hat.
"What do we have here. Very courageous to have come through so much suffering. Better be GRYFFINDOR!"
Remus removed the hat with a look of glee and ran to sit next to Sirius.
"MARTIN, EMMA."
A sandy haired girl walked up to the hat and put it on. The hat seemed to consider for a moment and then "RAVENCLAW!"
"PETTIGREW, PETER."
A small mousy haired boy who looked like he was about to faint walked up to the stool and put the hat on. "GRYFFINDOR!"
Peter jumped down and joined the Gryffindor table.
"POTTER, JAMES."
James walked towards the hat hoping he was to be in Gryffindor. He put on the hat.
"Yes, Yes. I can see that you are very trusting and have much courage. In that case, it had better be GRYFFINDOR!"
James rand down to the table and sat between Remus and Sirius who were both grinning at him.
"SNAPE, SEVERUS."
James looked up to see a greasy hooked nose boy put the hat on his head. "That boy looks like trouble." he whispered to his friends.
"SLYTHERIN." the hat shouted.
"Yeah, he is going to be a problem. Know any good curses?" Sirius asked.
"Yeah, I do." James replied grinning.
The final students were sorted and McGonagall took the Sorting Hat away. The teacher in the highest chair stood up and silence ensued.
"Greetings, and welcome to Hogwarts. My name is Professor Dumbledore."
James looked at his friends who were staring in awe at the legendary headmaster.
"Just a few reminders before we start the feast." Dumbledore said. "All students are reminded that the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds. No students may enter without a teacher present. Also, remember that no magic is to be used in the halls between classes. Mr. Filch has asked me to tell you that any banned items will be posted outside of his office."
Dumbledore cleared his throat and spoke again."Any students wishing to play Quidditch must talk to their team captain. However only second years and older are allowed to play."
James gave a sad sigh. He wanted to try out now.
"And Now," said Dumbledore."The feast may begin."
The empty platters filled themselves with loads of food. James looked at Remus and Sirius and their eyes were very large. The three of them laughed and started to fill their plates. Hogwarts was going to be great James thought.