Sirius's POV:

Addy had laid her head in my lap, hair spewed across her face and the small crown she had conjured sitting lopsided on her head. She seemed so comfortable with us, Prongs was right. She was way too outgoing for Moony. And he was right that she was more my type too, the only thing was, she wasn't flirting back with me. She was friendly yeah, but I had learned the tell-tale signs of when a girl liked you, and Addy didn't have any of them. She even felt perfectly comfortable sticking her head in my lap to sleep. She was the first girl I could see as a real friend other then Lilly of course. Lilly and I were just friends, most of the time, sometimes we weren't really all that friendly. Normally girls threw themselves at me, but Addy wasn't like that. I think she could be a really good friend, and I could always use more of those.

I sighed and started playing wizard chess with Prongs. Lilly was still blushing at the fact that James's leg was touching hers. I sighed internally. When were those two going to get together? I mean honestly-

"Your move." James said from across the isle, softly so not to wake Addy. I moved my night to C6 and it knocked out his bishop, James scowled. Sooner then to be expected the train came to a halt. I tapped Addy on the forehead again.

"Addy." I called in a sing-song voice. "We're here." She bolted awake,

"W-what?!" She called and her face went white. Her crown hung from a strand of her hair so I slowly worked on untangling it. "Ok. If I thought I was nervous before, its got nothing on right now. What if I get put into Slytherin? I mean, I might not know a lot about the houses but I know enough to not want to be in that house. Or worse. What if I don't get sorted at all. What if…"

"Geez Addy. Relax. Deep breath. First of all, you probably won't get put into Slytherin unless you're pure blood, or pretty damn close to it. Secondly, of course you're get sorted you big baby. Plus you have us so you'll be fine." I was on the verge of laughing. She was funny when she freaked out.

"Ok. You're right. Deep breaths." She stood up and began to gather her stuff. "Oh, and your right, I'm not a pureblood. I'm muggle-born." I gave James a serious look. (pardon the pun)

"Stay away from Slytherins then, especially Snape, the Carrow siblings, oh, and Narcissa and Regulus Black."

"Why? Not big fans of muggle-borns?" She asked. I was surprised she didn't question about Regulus Black, who was indeed my little brother. I knew she was trying to lighten the mood, but gave her a warning look. Great. Now we had to watch out for her as well as Lilly. Wonderful. We all piled off the trains and I heard Hagrid, the half-giant who was our game keeper call,

"Firs' Years. O'er Here! Firs' Years!" Addy pulled on Lilly's sleeve.

"I don't have to go over there do I?" I couldn't help but smirk. She looked like such a little kid, and her hight didn't help.

"Let me talk to him." She ran over to Hagrid, and immediately Addy was at my side, so not to get lost in the sea of black robes. Quick as a flash Lilly was by us again.

"Hagrid said she can come with us as long as we take her to McGonagall first." I nodded.

"Professor Mcgonagall is our Transfiguration teacher and the deputy headmistress. She's in charge of the sorting." I smiled at Addy to show her that everything was going to be alright. We walked to the carriages that most people thought drew themselves, but I stopped to pat the Thestral.

"What are they?" Addy asked from beside me reaching out to stroke the great beast. I was surprised that she could see them. I wondered who she had seen die. For me it was my father.

"They are Thestrals. Not everyone can see them though. Only if you've seen death." She nodded and met my gaze. "If you don't want to talk about it that's ok. But may I ask?"

"Yeah. My mum died 7 years ago. I was nine, she died of cancer. It's a muggle disease. She never even got to see that I was a witch." She sighed and looked at me. I looked towards the muddy floor.

"Sorry" I mumbled. I wasn't sure if I was apologizing about her mother or about the fact that I didn't want to open up to her yet. Not even Moony or Wormtail knew that story, only James did.

"Its ok. It was a long time ago." But I could tell that she understood the other meaning of the word by the sound in her voice.

"C'mon, lets get in the carriage." We climbed in next to James and Lilly. Peter and Lupin had gone to sit in a different carriage I guess, which was probably best considering the carriage only seated four. I climbed in and shared a bench with Addy while James and Lilly were across from us. We started down the bumpy trail. Discussing everything Addy would have to know to survive a year in Hogwarts. We told her about Peeves, Filch, and filled her in on all the teachers. She listened intently and pretended not to be scared but her face got whiter and whiter as we neared the gorgeous castle.

Addy's POV:

I walked into the school marveling at the dome ceilings and beautiful carvings. I saw some lights bewitched to fly over the hall, lighting it with an eerie glow. The paintings on the wall waved and said things like "Welcome back." Or "Good to see you." I was walking in almost a trance. This was nothing like the dark cave where Durmstrang was, where you had to wear woolen coats, and the walls had barely any decorations. I think I'm going to like Hogwarts. I felt Lilly grab my arm and lead me away from the group. I waved nervously to Sirius who had become my fast friend, and he mouthed "You'll be fine." I nodded and hoped so. Lilly lead me to another hall where a young woman, maybe in her late 20's, was waiting. She had sharp features, but they were beautiful in a way. Her dark hair was pulled back in a bun, and she had her robes pulled high onto her shoulders.

"Professor McGonagall." Lilly asked, and the lady turned to look at her.

"Miss Evans, what can I do for you?" Professor asked with a kind, but sharp tone.

"This is Adleena Eldridge, the transfer student. Hagrid told us to bring her here." Lilly said in a respectful tone.

"Ah, miss Eldridge. Nice to meet you." She said sticking out her hand, "I trust that Miss Evans has explained most of our school's customs to you?" She asked.

"Yes Professor, Lilly has been very helpful." I said and Lilly beamed.

"Very well then. Miss Evans you may return to the Great Hall. I'll see you tomorrow in class." Lilly turned, gave me a thumbs up and walked back in the direction we'd came. "Miss Eldridge, as you very well may have guessed, I'm Professor Minerva McGonagall. I'm the deputy Headmistress and in charge of the first years. You will be sorted first, and you must understand you are the first transfer student we have had in a while so you might have to clarify things for the hat. You've heard about the hat I presume?" I nodded. I had heard. "Very well, we will meet Hagrid and the first years in this corridor."

We met with the shaggy half-giant who was leading a bunch of tiny little first years, who looked scared out of their minds. It was at that moment I decided to be brave. I wasn't going to let sorting get me down. Whatever house I got into I was sure I could make the most of it. Secretly I hoped to be in Gryffindor so I could be with my new-found friends, but I don't think I had too much of a choice. We were now on the side of the Great Hall, where I could see four long tables sitting in rows. I saw all my friends at one and smiled. Professor McGonagall placed a tattered hat on a stool and the hat started speaking, singing is more like it. I half listened, but half considered all the houses. There was no way I would be in Slytherin according to Sirius because of my blood type. Ravenclaw wouldn't be too horrible. Huffelpuff would probably be a little boring. I already knew I was fairly 'loyal of heart' or what ever the requirement. I mean who isn't? I just hoped that where ever I ended up I would make a few friends. The hat stopped singing and the headmaster, Professor Dumbledore stood up. He was tall with a gray beard that tickled his stomach and long gray hair. He raised his hand and the Great Hall fell silent.

"Students. This year we have a transfer 6th year student from Durmstrang, we will be sorting her first. I presume that whatever house she ends up in will treat her with respect and kindness. I noticed quite a few interested faces looking at where I stood. Like Professor McGonagall said, they didn't get many transfer students.

"Eldridge, Adleena." Professor McGonagall called out and I walked onto the stage and placed the hat on my head. Almost immediately I heard a voice inside my own head.

"Oh my. What do we have here?"

"I am a transfer student from Durmstrang, 6th year."

"I can see that. You have quite a bit of magical smarts, and would do well in Ravenclaw. You are not quite Slytherin material I don't think. Nor do I think Hufflepuff is right for you. Gryffindor, ah yes. You would be excellent in Gryffindor. I can sense that simply. But you're also very smart. Would you be able to reach your full potential in Gryffindor?" The hat questioned itself.

"I'm sure I would. I don't think it would be a problem." The hat chuckled.

"Oh. I see. GRYFFINDOR it is then." I beamed as I got up, took off the hat and sat it back on the stool. I walked down the isle giggling at the cat calls and whistles I got from Sirius and James. And sat next to Lilly and Lupin. Across from Sirius and James. I could feel several guys watching me intently, and several girls that seemed jealous with my obvious comradeship with the two 'gods' sitting across from me. I smiled and watched the 1st years as they were sorted.

I was talking with Lilly after the sorting was through and the table filled with plates and plates of delicious looking food. Sirius and James started fighting over the quiche that was sitting in front of them. "Guys!" I called at them. There's enough for both of you!" They both gave me incredulous looks and continued fighting.

"Addy, with James and Sirius, there is never enough for both of them. Observe." Lilly looked over "James?" She said putting on a sickly sweet smile.

"Uh… yeah?" James said distracted by the quiche not paying to much attention

"I think I've decided to reconsider. I mean, what harm could it do?" She said throwing herself at him.

"Uhm, reconsider what?" James asked still very distracted. I scrunched up my face in an attempt not to laugh.

"Well, uh if you're offer to go to Hogsmeade with you still stands. I'd like to go." She said reaching over across the table to touch his hand. James's head snapped up and his jaw flew open so fast I swear I could hear the joints pop. Even Sirius seemed shocked but he regained himself quicker and pulled the quiche over to his plate waving his hands in the air like some victor of a great match. I laughed. James's eyes were still on Lilly, and she was blushing. I was surprised she hadn't been withdrawn her offer yet. She seemed transfixed in his look. They were in their own little world now, and I sure as heck wasn't going to be the one to disrupt it. Sirius and I each scooted down a bit in order to give them some privacy and got in an argument over whether the Finnish quiddich team or the English one was better. James and Lilly were talking and I actually saw Lilly laugh at something he said. Dessert appeared on the table but I was tired. I had gathered that Lilly and Lupin had to show the first years the dorm room so I asked Sirius,

"Hey, d'you mind showing me the Gryffindor Common Room? I'm exhausted."

"No, not at all. Let me just get the password from Moony." He went up and asked Lupin a question that I tuned out, then he turned back to me, grabbed my hand and started speed walking towards a giant staircase.

"What's the rush?" I asked, struggling to keep up with his long legs.

"Oh, just trust me. Pretty soon there will be students everywhere trying to find their dorms, and fist years practically in tears from loosing their house's prefects. Its just best to get out before the chaos." I nodded. It seemed logical to me. I tried to remember the path we were taking, but all the corridors looked the same. I sighed,

"You know I'm going to get so lost here tomorrow right?" Sirius just laughed.

"Don't worry. We all have pretty much the same classes, oh, what courses are you taking besides the required ones?"

"I'm taking Advanced Magical Theory, and Dumbledore signed me up for privet classes with him. Something about my old Headmaster recommending something to him."

"Woah. Privet lessons with the big D. No pressure there!" Sirius laughed and I giggled looking down at my feet in modesty. We had arrived at a landing and Sirius stopped in front of a portrait of a voluptuous women. "Addy, meet the Fat Lady. Fat Lady, meet our new transfer student, Adleena Eldridge." The lady smiled at Sirius and asked for the password. "Tempus Agrigas" he said and the portrait swung open. I walked into the small passage way that lead to a cozy, open room with embers glowing in the fireplace. "That's the boy's dorm," Sirius said pointing to the step up on the left, "And that's the girls dorm," pointing to the steps on the right. I nodded and started heading up.

"Are you coming?" I asked I wouldn't even know where to go once I got up there.

"Can't, just go to the left and another left, that's where Lilly said the 6th year dorms are."

"What do you mean you can't?" I asked preoccupied by this.

"I mean I physically can't come up those stairs. School rules don't allow it. Trust me, i've tried" I raised an eyebrow.

"Show me." I said, he sighed by set one foot on the steps. He made it up around four steps when they all of the sudden turned into a slide. I was caught off guard and flew down the steps, landing right on top of Sirius. I laughed. "Let's go again!" I joked. I was still sitting on Sirius so I stood up and ran up the steps. "Good night Sirius!" I called out. If I had looked behind me I would've seen the unbelieving look Sirius gave me, and would've wondered what it was for.