Title: Slytherins we will be.
Author: Rayne-N-Blood
Rating: T (to be safe)
Pairing: none
Era: Harry's First Year
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Summary: My take on if the trio had a more Slytherin side. I am not sure if I will cover all seven years. I may use lines directly from the book. No plagiarism intended.
Thanks to: My loyal readers and those who reviewed.
In my story, I will have Harry, Ron and Hermione receiving their letters earlier than in canon. Also I am changing the birthdays of Hermione and Ron. Hermione's new birthday is July 15 and Ron's new birthday is July 23. This change is something important to the story later on.
Chapter 4: The Sorting and beyond
Harry, Ron and Hermione was standing outside the Great Hall silently whispering strategies to defeat whatever they would have to face inside. They felt it wouldn't be anything too dangerous but with the lack of logic they noticed many witches and wizards had they felt that being prepared was key.
They were pulled out of their conversation by a blonde boy. Harry remembered him from Malkin's. Ron quickly whispered that his name was Draco Malfoy. "I heard that Harry Potter was going to be in our year" said the boy.
"Yes and I heard that so was Draco Malfoy" smirked Harry.
"Well the Malfoy name is very revered" said Draco not put off by Harry's comment. "Potter being raised by muggles... I believe you need to be around people that can show you the right way of doing things... and I am that person"
For a moment all was quiet because neither Ron, Hermione or Harry thought that someone could be so arrogant.
"Thanks, I just might take you up on that offer later but I am doing fine at the moment" said Harry hoping the annoying boy would leave.
Draco wasn't pleased with that answer. He was a Malfoy and no one refuse a Malfoy. Looking at the people Harry was keeping company with, Draco suspected they were filling Harry's head with dark take of his family. That is the only reason he could think of Harry refusing his offer of friendship.
"Listen, you would soon learn that some witches and wizards are better than others" said Draco directing a sneer at Ron and Hermione.
"Honestly, for a future Slytherin you are acting a bit Gryffindorish" said Hermione shaking her head in shame. "I mean if you saw that Ron and I were on friendly terms with Harry yet you dared to insult us in front of him. A true Slytherin would have pretended to befriend us and all along did everything to drive a wedge between us. By insulting us, you have lost your advantage and made it were Harry would questioning you motives in the future."
Harry and Ron smirked while Draco looked a bit surprised.
"She got a point and also you should have tried to befriend all three of us for the future assets we could become. Think about how your family reputation would look better with you friends with a muggleborn, a Weasley and the BWL. People would think your family was turning over a new leaf." said Ron
Gathering a bit of his senses back, "A Weasley befriending a Malfoy seems a bit... impossible. I thought Weasleys would rather die than do something like that. Also your family are nothing but Gryffindors who hate Slytherins" said Draco.
"Well I can't speak for my family but I could careless less about your family history or house association. I judge people by their actions and characters." said Ron. "Also you can blame the house on how someone turns out. There are good and bad people from all houses and once we leave Hogwarts houses will no longer be important"
"Malfoy never judge someone by appearance or surname" said Harry.
"Why" asked Draco.
"Because I once knew someone that hide her true identity so she could make real friends and could see people for what they were. As people general put on mask when dealing with someone they admire or thinks would improve their status" said Harry.
Draco look like he was going to speak but Prof. McGonagall interrupted by escorted them into the Great Hall.
Every first year looked on in wonderment at the sight but Harry, Ron and Hermione quickly schooled their features because they would need to be ready. Looking up at the front, they noticed Prof. McGonagall standing by a stool with an ratty old hat with a piece of parchment in her hand.
"When I call your name please come forth to be sorted" said Prof. McGonagall.
"I guess everything we done was a waste" said Ron relieved.
"Yes, but it would be helpful in the future" said Hermione.
From the High Table, the staff looked at the new batch of first years with a bit more interest. That was mainly done to Harry Potter being among the new first years.
Well not every staff member was excited by the arrival of Harry Potter. Severus Snape looked on with disgust as the teachers quietly whispered about what a joy he would be in class. But most agreed that it would be best if he took after his mother more than have his father love for pranking. He couldn't understand why the staff was so excited about having Potter's spawn here. He would be just like his father causing trouble with pranks and bullying the weak and defenseless. Severus smiled to himself as he thought about all the ways he planned on keeping the boy in line.
When the door open a new batch of terrified looking first years emerged. Severus looked over the group. He saw his godson looking a bit off. He would have a talk with him tonight. He just hoped he wouldn't be as arrogant and spoilt as his father. Severus knew Narcissa and Lucius tended to spoil him and he planned to teach him some values. Then he noticed Gregory Goyle Jr. and Vincent Crabbe Jr. acting like Draco's bodyguards much like their fathers acted as Lucius during his school days. Severus hoped that Draco wouldn't depend on them to get him out of all his troubles but use his own talents.
Looking away from his godson, he noticed Amelia Bones great-niece, who he immediately knew was destine for Hufflepuff. He noticed the Longbottom boy, he looked a bit overwhelm but with a grandmother like Augusta he could understand. The woman tended to be a bit overbearing. He sized up more students until he reached Potter and his two friends. Unlike the other students, who were a bit nervous, they seemed calm. They faces were blank not allowing any emotions to come through. He was a bit surprise that the boy wasn't a clone of his father as Minerva always talked about Potter looking so much like his father as a baby. Well you could tell that he was James Potter's son but also Lily's as well. He had long black hair with natural red-highlights, he was a bit small for his age, with his mothers lips and cheeks. It was when Potter looked up that he noticed the boy had Lily's eyes. He only looked into those eyes for a few moments but that was more than enough to affect him. Those eyes he thought he would never see again looked at him and he had a hard time seeing the boy as just Potter's son.
Turning away from Potter, he looked at the red-haired child. He knew instantly that he was a Weasley. From what he heard the boy was suppose to be a squib, never showed any signs of magic and everyone was surprise when he recieved a Hogwarts letter. He noticed unlike the boy's brothers, he had a harder edge.
Then turned his attention to the girl, he knew she was a muggleborn but unlike the others she was scared but determined. He could see she was intelligent and probably do well in Ravenclaw.
"A nice bunch we got this year" said Dumbledore.
"I suppose" said Severus.
"I see your godson, Draco. I believe he will be sorted into your house" said Dumbledore.
"Yes" said Severus.
"I see Mr. Potter. He appears to have befriended Mr. Weasley. His parents were quite shocked to learn that it was only a clerical error stating he was a squib. But during that time with the war as it was things like that happened but I believe he will do well" said Dumbledore.
"Another Gryffindor to annoy me" said Severus.
With twinkling eyes, "You never know he might end up in your house" said Dumbled with a light chuckle.
"A Weasley in Slytherin impossible and next you are going to say that Potter is going to be a Slytherin as well" scoffed Severus.
"You never know the strangest things can happen" said Dumbledore.
The sorting was going as expected until it came to Hermione Granger when many was shocked that she was sorted into Slytherin. It wasn't unheard of for a muggleborn to be sorted into Slytherin but it had been a long time since it had occurred.
"I pegged her for a Ravenclaw" said Dumbledore offhandedly.
Looking at the girl, Severus noticed she didn't seem unhappy about her house placement.
Taking a sit at the Slytherin table, Hermione couldn't believe her sorting was that noteworthy but she guess not many muggleborns were sorted into Slytherin.
She wondered have they would take Harry and Ron's sorting as they were expected to be sorted into Gryffindor.
When the students quieted down a bit, the sorting continued. Severus was a little surprised that Longbottom was sorted into Hufflepuff instead of Gryffindor especially with two Gryffindor parents. As he expected, Draco was sorted into his house. Then it was Harry Potter's turn. Everyone was whispering about it and trying to get a glimpse of his scar. He noticed that boy didn't seem to like it and looked a bit disgusted by it.
"Mister Potter, I was wondering when I would be sorting you" said the sorting hat.
"Can you read my thoughts" asked Harry.
"Yes, now lets get do to sorting. Lets see a lot of courage, you are quite intelligent, loyal to those who you trust and cunning... Difficult as you could do well in all houses. Do you have a preferrence" said the sorting hat.
"Well I want to be in Slytherin with Hermione" said Harry.
"I see...so it can only Slytherin... good luck" said the sorting hat.
Instead of the chatter Hermione's reaction received everyone was silent well Ron and Hermione clapped for Harry. Sitting down next to Hermione, "They act as if this is their first sorting" said Harry loud enough to be heard.
This was one of the few times, Severus could say he was rendered speechless. At first he thought it might be the Headmaster's idea of a joke but looking at him, he seemed as shocked as everyone else. He noticed a few of the staff mouth was hanging open along with various funny expression. Making sure his usual expression was in place, he looked at Minevra. He knew she had believed that Potter would be in her house. He might not like the boy but he would enjoy rubbing it into her face.
Even though dreading having the boy in his house, he was happy to note as the boy's head of house that he could make sure to keep him in line. He wouldn't tolerate any foolishness and wasn't about to cater to the needs of the boy. His relatives did that.
After snapping out of their stupor, the sorting continued and it was Ronald's turn. Just like Hermione and Harry's sorting it drew attention and the funniest part was Ron's brother. They couldn't handle a Slytherin brother.
Later in the common room...
They didn't know what to expect when they reached the Slytheirn common room. Their entrance was a portrait of the founder of the house Salaazar Slytherin and the common room was a dungeon style room with its walls having a greenish glow. All the furniture was very expensive looking but looked comfortable.
Herded into the common, the prefect that had lead them hear stepped forward.
"Listen up my name is Marcus Flint. The password changes every couple of weeks. You will receive a note and have only a few minutes to memorize it before it burns up. So best remember it because it would be you sitting outside the common room waiting for someone to let you in. For those of you that don't know. Our Head of House is Prof. Severus Snape. He is teaches potions." said Flint. " In Slytherin House, we do things differently as everyone is against us we must always show everyone outside these walls a united front. We are hated and despise, people will try to harm us and sometimes succeed. If you have any problems come to one of us prefects or your head of house because the staff usually overlook us Slytherins or assume we are guilty. Remember the buddy system and never walk in the less than groups of three because you have a better chance of fending off your attacks. They are usually Gryffindors who are cowardly bastards that get off on preying on the weak"
"First years, you are being given one hour to find a room. After that you are to report back into the common room for our Head of House to speak with you. Remember that any dorm choice is permenant when the hour ends. Unless Prof. Snape deems fit to separate you that is the room you will live in for the next seven years... so choice wisely." said Marcus. "The doorms are through the silver door but if more than one person wants the room you will have to duel for it. But no unforgivables or permenant spell damage"
Following the other first years through the silver door while the others ran off to find their rooms, Harry, Ron and Hermione stayed in place.
"This is a test otherwise our dorms would already be assigned" said Hermione. "Now all we have to do is figure out what the test is."
"I bet this is a test of our cunning and resourcefulness." said Ron.
"So we should look for a room that is placed in a prime location... away from teachers and students with one way in so it could be easily defended and protected" said Harry.
"It would probably be hidden but not to hard that only a seventh year could find" said Ron.
"It would look undesirable but it would have several uses we would have to discover" said Hermione. "We should use density spells on the walls to see if anything is behind it"
So that is what they began to do, going into a room casting the spell on the walls and more on. They eventually turned out to be successful and found the room. It wasn't the most appealing room but not something that a little work couldn't fix. They could order or transfigure anything they needed.
When the hour was up, every first year made sure they were in the common room. It was a good thing because their head of house was waiting for them.
"Welcome to Slytherin" he said.