Chapter 4-
The walk to the Great Hall was much easier. Lars and Remus walked evenly with Sirius and James, avoiding any contact with Montague or Severus. What shocked Lars most though, was the fact that another boy stood next to Severus, he had black hair, and stood very tall. Lars got more suspicious as Sirius jumped away.
"Is that Regulus?" Lars heard James ask Sirius. "You're fake brother!" James laughed that last word, and Sirius did fight back.
"May be different, but still my brother!" Sirius yelled, as Lars followed the pair of them into the Great Hall. It felt different for all of them that they know watched the sorting. Professor Dumbledore had a few announcements beforehand though.
Lars saw Montague stare at Sirius as Regulus spoke in Montagues ear. They were clearly discussing Sirius. Remus grabbed a seat next to Lars, and the other occupied by Anna, Lily's friend, who Lars really missed.
All the Gryffindor's discussed their fun, as Lars stared at Montauge at the Slytherin table. It seemed Lucius had become Head Boy. Lars sighed.
"What's wrong?" Remus asked Lars. "You're staring into space!" Lars suddenly realized he was in deep thought about Lucius becoming Head Boy.
"Nothing," Lars said quietly. "I'll tell you later!" Lars was then cut off by the voice of the headmaster. Professor Dumbledore.
"Attention students," Dumbledore said at the podium. Every student listened in. "This year we have a new Professor," Dumbledore pointed back behind him, at the new Professor. He looked rather pale, his facial features never changed. He had gray hair and blue eyes.
"Say hello to Greg Denstrom," Dumbledore said loudly. "An old student at Hogwarts," Dumbledore smiled back at Professor Denstrom, whose face didn't change.
"Professor Denstrom was excellent," Dumbledore smiled. "10 Outstandings," Dumbledore saw the face of many different students. "8 N.E.W.T's," Dumbledore couldn't believe the applause he had been given for his choice.
"But after this year," Dumbledore frowned. "We may need a new Professor," Dumbledore saw many students sigh. "But, enjoy him for now!" Dumbledore let the sorting commence.
Lars saw Montague and Regulus separate, as Regulus knew it was only a matter of time before he joined Severus and Montague. Lars also noticed a tall black boy, he seemed very proud of who he was. He stood straight, as everyone could tell he looked taller and stronger than the others.
After a few people, Regulus Black went up. Sirius eyed him closely, as his brother. The first few people before that went to Ravenclaw. As soon as Regulus's head hit the hat, it said one word.
"SLYTHERIN!" The hat yelled out. It came at no surprise to Lars, or Remus. But Sirius seemed hurt by the situation, he slumped in his seat, across from Lars, and Remus. James trying to help him.
"I'll explain later," Sirius said. "There is something important," Sirius just looked at the sorting hat, resulting in everyone else doing exactly the same.
A few more students sorted. The names went into the R's and S's. Soon the tall boy that Lars saw from before walked up, he had the name Kingsley Shackelbolt.
"Wow," Lars laughed, as Kingsley was sorted into Gryffindor. "He is really talented," Lars saw Sirius laugh.
"How do you know, Lars?" Sirius asked Lars. "He hasn't even attempted a spell yet!" Lars slumped back.
"Do you see his poise?" Lars asked Sirius and suddenly James seemed to notice it too. "It seems to me, as if he wants to be a great wizard," Lars then sat back and watched the rest of the sorting.
A few Ravenclaws, a handful of Hufflepuffs, and a bunch of Slytherins were sorted, and following Kingsley there were only 3 Gryffindors.
"We aren't loved" Sirius nudged James. "We have no members!" Suddenly Kingsley came over to James and Sirius.
"I am a member," Kingsley smiled at James and Sirius. "How are you two?" Kingsley said hello to everyone at the Gryffindor table, as finally Dumbledore asked for their attention.
"Everyone must be notified that the corridors will be slightly monitored," Dumbledore seemed to look at James and Sirius. "Anyone attempting anything dangerous will be questioned," Dumbledore finished the speech, as everyone began to eat as the feast finally arrived.
After enjoying dinner, James and Sirius were the first to head off; they were talking with Kingsley, who also let Remus and Lars join in. Remus seemed very satisfied with his second year in Hogwarts.
Lars and his friends reached the Gryffindor common room. James told Lars he would show Kingsley around the common room, which left Lars and Remus to head off to bed. There wasn't anything left to do.
Lars quickly put his head on his pillow. He had off the following day where he would get his schedule. Remus seemed to have fallen asleep before Lars, if Lars even recalled.