Chapter 7
I do not own Harry Potter in any way.
Ron, Anya, and Harry stuck together as they got off the train.
Hagrid led them over to a bunch of boats.
Anya was wary about getting in.
"C'mon Anya", Ron said.
"Uh uh Ron Weasley. I'll fall out", Anya said.
"C'mon", Harry said holding his hand out to her.
She took Harry's hand and practically fell into the boat. She looked over and saw her cousin Draco in one of the boats.
When they arrived at the castle, they walked up lots of steps.
Anya looked and saw her Aunt Minny (Professor McGonagall).
"Welcome to Hogwarts", she said, "Now, in a few moments you will pass thru these doors and join your classmates, but before you can take your seats, you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin".
Anya noticed her eyes fell to Draco, who just smirked.
"Now while you're here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you points, any rule breaking and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded with the house cup", McGonagall said.
"Trevor!" someone yelled.
A slightly pudgy boy ran forward and scooped up the toad in his hands. "Sorry", he said and went to the back.
"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily", she said and went inside.
"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts", Draco said.
There were whispers.
Anya stepped between the two boys. "Now Draco", she said.
Draco shoved her back into the crowd of students.
Anya moved to stand behind Harry.
"This is Crabbe and Goyle. And I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy", Draco said.
Ron snorted.
"Think my name's funny do you. No need to ask yours. Red hair and a hand-me-down robe. You must be a Weasley", Draco spat, "You'll soon find out that some wizarding families are better than others Potter. You don't want to go around making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there". Draco held out his hand.
"I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself thanks", Harry said.
Draco looked dejected.
McGonagall tapped him on the shoulder with a roll of parchment. "We're ready for you now", she said, "Follow me".
Anya walked into the Great Hall with rest of the 1st year.
Despite being raised by Remus, she had never been to Hogwarts.
"Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbledor would like to say few things", McGonagall said.
"I have a few start of term notices I wise to announce. The first years please note that the Dark Forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch, has asked me to remind you that the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you", Dumbledor said.
"How cheerful", Anya said sarcastically.
"When I call your name, you will come forth, I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses", she said. When McGonagall started calling out the names, Anya became nervous and started twisting her moonstone ring around her finger.
Harry grabbed her hand and said, "Don't be nervous Anya".
"Anastasia Lupin", McGonagall said.
Snape's head shot up.
As Anya took a seat on the stool, Snape examined the girl. She looked nothing like Lupin.
Something was going on.
When the sorting hat was placed on her head, it began to speak.
"Ah, I wondered when I would be sorting you. I see bravery and mischief, much like your father. But I also see a deep love for one's closest to you. People would be wise to keep you close to their sides in the coming years. You will be continuing a tradition started by your father…Gryffindor!" the hat shouted.
The twins both stood up and said, "Yes! We got Anya! Take that Slytherin!"
Anya laughed. She hopped off the stool. She walked up to Harry and kissed his cheek. "Good luck Harry", she said.