Here's the next chapter...I hope you like it! Please review…

Also, I forgot to add on the first chapter… I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER! (I came up with a few characters, but the genius behind it all is JK Rowling, not me!)

Chapter Two

The train pulled to a stop when we finally reached Hogsmeade station. I grabbed my bag and followed Al and the others from our compartment down onto the platform. I saw Hagrid, and led the others over to him.

"Rose! Albus! How good to see you! Ready for your first year at Hogwarts, eh?" Hagrid bellowed.

"Oh, I'm so excited. Do we really get to ride in the boats with you over to the castle?" I asked eagerly.

"Why, of course. YOu know, you remind me of your mother many many years ago, when she was just a first year." Hagrid chuckled. When most of the other first years had joined us, Hagrid called out one last time for all of the first years to follow him. He then began to lead us down the stairs, away from where all of the older students were headed.

As we descended the stairs, I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I looked up to find Scorpius Malfoy smirking down at me. I let out a sigh.

"What do you want, Scorpius?"

"Want to ride in a boat with me? I think we have something to discuss." He said, looking a little nervous. It was kind of cute, it was almost like he was asking me on a date. I was only eleven, and I knew I was way too young to start dating, my dad would probably freak if I did.

"Fine. I guess it can't hurt, right?" I reluctantly agreed. A little grin appeared on Scorpius' face. He sped up a little to walk next to me. We had finally reached the boats, and Hagrid began helping everyone on. Scorpius headed towards one on the side, and reached out a hand to help me in. I saw his eyes dart to the left, where his friends were already seated in a boat, and he pulled back his hand just as I was stepping onto the boat. I lost my balance and fell backwards into the lake.

I was underwater for barely a second before Hagrid pulled me out. My face was burning, while the rest of me was shivering with the cold. Al somehow found a blanket from one of the boats, and wrapped it around me. I saw Scorpius climbing into a boat with the rest of his friends, laughing the whole time. A hatred surged through me, and whatever I had thought earlier about him being different from his father, I knew to be wrong. He was just buttering me up for his master plan to humiliate me in front of everyone.

Ryan Davies rushed over to ask me if I was okay. I managed a weak "I'm Ok," and he wrapped his arm around me to lead me to a boat. We pushed off from shore, and all of my anger was swept away when I looked up at the magnificent sight above me. There it was, Hogwarts castle. The castle was all light up, shining against the night sky. The journey here had taken all day, so it was pitch black now. My stomach rumbled, and Ryan laughed.

"You won't be hungry for long. We're about to have a feast." He said with a smile. A smile grew on my face as well, for it was impossible not to be happy imagining that. The boats pulled in at the docks on the other side of the lake. Hagrid instructed the others to wait where they were, and led me into the boat house. There, he found an old robe and uniform, which they must keep on stock in case someone falls in.

"Here you go, Rose. You can change in here, I'll make sure no one comes in." Hagrid said, and then closed the door. I quickly changed, drying my hair with my dirty shirt. Satisfied that I couldn't get much better, I pulled open the door and joined the rest of the group. I saw Malfoy snickering with his friends, and my hands balled into fists. Hagrid then led us up the hill to the castle. We walked in the huge doors to the entrance hall, where we all stood in awe. The castle was magnificent. MOving paintings lined every wall, a massive staircase went up to the left, and hallways leading who knows where branched off from the room. I saw the house point counters, empty at the moment. The grand doors of the Great Hall stood closed, but I heard voices and laughter coming through.

Professor Longbottom entered the room from one of the hallways. He gave the classic speech about each of the houses, and how the sorting ceremony worked. He then led us through the doors into the Great Hall. Every student at each of the four tables turned to face us as we walked down the center aisle. When we reached the front, I saw the sorting hat sitting on the famous stool. As it started its rant, I looked around me. I saw James sitting at the Gryffindor table. He caught my eye and winked at me. I was a little nervous, but more excited than anything.

When the sorting hat was finished, Professor Longbottom began calling out names. Matthew Corner was the first to be called from our compartment, and was sorted into Ravenclaw. Ryan was next, and was also sorted into Ravenclaw. Oliver Goldstein joined Hufflepuff. When Malfoy's turn came, I watched as he took a seat on the stool and placed the sorting hat on his head. The sorting hat took a while to decide between Ravenclaw and Slytherin, but eventually chose the latter. Dylan McLaggen got Gryffindor, and one of Malfoy's friends, Conor Moran, joined him in Slytherin. Albus' turn came. After a long time, the sorting hat called out "Slytherin!"

The whole hall was shocked, including me. Al, the kindest person I knew, a Slytherin? How could it be? I looked over to see James storm out of the hall, furious. Al looked horrified. He reluctantly stood up from the stool and slowly walked over to the Slytherin table. Surprisingly, Scorpius was the only one who invited Al to sit next to him. Nervously, Al took a seat.

Professor Longbottom continued calling names. I was the last to be called. When I was finally called, I nervously walked up to the stool. If Al had gotten Slytherin, what would I get? I heard the sorting hat talking in my head.

"Hmmmm...another Weasley. But you're different from the rest, aren't you. Hmmm...you've got the classic Gryffindor bravery, but also quite a bit of smarts. You are kind, but also have a devious side….hmmm….I think you would do best in...RAVENCLAW!"

I left the sorting hat on the stool, and went to join Ryan and Matthew at the Ravenclaw table. I saw Al and gave him a small smile. We were both breaking tradition today.