A/N: ok, next chapter. it might intrest you to know that I have finished the 6th book and am in the process of rereading the other books. Just so you know. No new reviews for chapter six? all well, I'll live. My friend Gabby, who hates Harry Potter, is actually going to read this. I'm shocked! lol. R+R please! Oh, this is in Mel's POV. ok, so for her, I'll say I.

Chapter Seven

Rain was pounding on the roof of the carriage.It came to a sudden stop, and everyone hurried out of them. "Like the article Weasleby?" came a drawling voice from behind them.I just shookmy head and headed up the steps with Padma Patil, her twin sister Parvati trailing behind. "bye" I whispered to them, and headed into the Great Hall.

"What happened?" Padma andI asked together. The Great Hall looked normal, but the atmosphere definately was tense.We waved good bye to Parvati and sat down atour house table. Just aswe did so, Ron, Ginny, Harry, Malfoy, and Hermione came bursting through the doors, followed closely by Crabbe and Goyle.

Igot up and headed over to them.I could make out a few words they were yelling at eachother.

"Mudblood!"

"Stupid git!"

"Hey! Stop it you two, he's not worth it!"I was trying to restrain Ron from pouncing on Malfoy. Crabbe and Goyle gave them loathing looks. Next thing they new, they were all bound together by some invisible force and on the floor.

"Serves them right it does" Ron said, purposely treading on Malfoy as he headed to the Gryffindor table. Shaking my head, I returned to her own table.

Professor McGonagall came through the doors of the Great Hall carrying an old, shabby looking hat everyone knew as the Sorting Hat, on a spindle leg stool. A group a scared looking first years came in. "They get shorter and shorter each year, don't they?" Padma asked me. I shrugged.

Everyone was quiet, waiting for the song, but it never came. Professor McGonagall pulled out a piece of parchment and read off the names.

"Auny, Megan" was the first name called. A trembling and pale looking first year girl sat down on the stool and placed the hat on her head. The rip near the brim opened wide and yelled out "Ravenclaw!" Everyone at my house table erupted in cheers and clapping.

Megan came shakily over and sat down next to Padma. The sorting went on. 25 new students joined our house. "I just have to be Head Girl" I mumble to Padma. She giggles.

"Right, now the feast can begin" Professor McGonagall said, and as soon as she did, the golden plates filled with food. Everyone seemed to eat rather quickly, because the plates cleared within a half an hour.

I was kind of surprised about the fact that there wasn't a big speech, but we had just lost our headmaster. The only things McGonagall said was the basics about the rules and who the headmasters and prefects were. Not all that exciting. I sighed and got up. "Ravenclaws this way!" I called, leading them out of the Great Hall. Padma and I were taking, and she suddenly nudged me in my side.

"Whaaat?" I asked, not paying attention. Padma was grinning. I turned to follow her gaze. "Justin!" I shouted. He didn't notice. He seemed to be dragging his feet. I just sighed. He was walking with some of his friends, so it wasn't that shocking he didn't hear me. Some of his friends were quite obnoxious.

"Mel, we're here..." Padama murmered. I jumped. "Huh? Oh, right. Sectumsempra." The door swung open. I sat down on a chair near the fire. "Get some rest, classes start up tomorrow" I instructed the other students. Most of them gave me incredulous looks but some actually did go to sleep. I rolled my eyes.

Padma and I stayed up until all the younger kids had gone to sleep. We talked about summer and her summer boyfriend. I teased her about it and got it right back about Justin. I threw a pillow at her and got up to go to sleep. We had a big day tomorrow.

A/N: Right... My friend said it's well written, but seeing as she doesn't read Harry Potter, she didn't understand stuff. I feel loved. lol. R+R please!