"...GRYFFINDORRRR!" the hat yelled and I almost fell of that chair. I put the talking hat down and ran to the Gryffindor table. Everybody was up and clapping, beside Fred and George who were whistling and coming towards me. They both hugged me, happy that I was in the same house as them. I run to Hermione and hugged her and Harry too. As I sat down, I turned my head to see the Slytherin table, I knew I would see him. Draco was staring at me, I could tell he was a bit sad; but he smiled to me anyways. I smiled back, and turned to meet the rest of the Gryffindors.

The feast began and food came out of nowhere. Everybody started grabbing food as fast as they could, pushing others so they can get the best piece. Fred saw my amused face and started laughing.

"You look like you've never seen food!"

I smiled, but before I could answer him a ghost came out of the pie plate, making Ron scream. Percy was calm as nothing really happened:

"Ser Nick! How was your summer?"

Ser Nick?

"Oh! You're the Nearly-Headless Nick!" I almost yelled, making Fred choke on his chicken.

Nick looked at me, holding his head high "I see I'm well known... Yes, little miss, I am Nearly-Headless Nick. But, I prefer Ser Nickolas."

"Nearly-Headless? How can you be nearly-headless?" Hermione asked confused.

I wish she didn't. He showed us - literally, showed us how. Hermione put down her sandwich.

"Next time-please don't ask." Harry said to her and we all started laughing, even Hermione.

The dinner was finished and we were taken to our common rooms by Percy, our prefect. The room was huge! It looked like an ordinary living room, except it had room for much more people. There were chairs, couches, a fireplace... It looked so warm and cosily...

I went to sit in one of the chairs, but Percy pulled me back

"Later" he said with a teasing smile, "now you will go to your rooms. Boys' dorm is on the right and girls' is on the left. Your stuff is already there." he said and everybody headed to their rooms.

Thank God I was in a room with Hermione and just one another girl, Lavander. We started unpacking our stuff, while chatting about school, classes, music...and, don't know why, Ron...? I think Lavander mentioned him for some reason...

It was about midnight when we went to bed. We talked a little more, but both of them fell asleep quickly.

I couldn't sleep, I was too excited. I started thinking about all the good things this place had... I was so happy and grateful for coming here, this place was amazing. Maybe, I wouldn't have to go back to that house... Maybe, if I talk to Severus... He will understand...Maybe...

With that hope, I finally fell asleep.