A/N I hope you guys like this next chapter!

Disclaimer: I have not yet won the lottery, so JK Rowling still owns Harry Potter and Hogwarts

Chapter Two: Scorpius

I'll admit it. I was nervous. A little scared even. And I had just thought that my luck couldn't get any better. Then, everyone started rushing towards the boats and we were separated.

Paige and I.

I knew she was probably nervous too, but would just suck it up and go with the flow.

That was one of the things I liked about her.

I remember that I was so happy when she had let me sit next to her when everyone less said no, because they, or their parents, didn't like my family. But she accepted me.

Then, the three boys came in. At first they seemed a little uptight around me, but they warmed up pretty fast.

But now, I was alone again. And most likely, nobody would sit with me in the boats. At least probably not voluntarily. I sighed. I couldn't wait to see Paige again.

I then sat down in an empty boat, hoping that someone would willingly sit by me. I ended up with some boy named Lusander Sacmander, who was just staring of towards the woods, Sammy Sparks, who had dark hair and a pointy nose, and last, and certainly the least, Blake Zabini, who was talking to Sammy, while looking at me evilly.

You see, be and I knew each other. Our fathers got together a bit, and had introduced us. We had never really gotten along well. And now, of all the people to be stuck with in this itty, bitty, boat with, it had to be him. Just my luck.

Finally, the boats started moving and I saw the castle for the first time! It was amazing! Especially on a night like that night, where the skies were clear, so you could see the stars and half moon.

The castle looked so welcoming. I just couldn't believe that it was my new home. All around me I heard oohs and ahs.

Then suddenly, a splash!

I turned around, like everyone else, and saw Linus in the water. Zach was trying to pull him up, and eventually, with Damien's help, they succeeded.

"Serves him right," I heard Blake say. I turned and saw him sneering. Then he focused on me.

"Are you ready to be roommates Scorpie? 'Cause once we're both in Slytherin together, we'll be best friends." He and Sammy laughed, while I just turned around and ignored them.

I started thinking about the sorting. Again. But this time, I wasn't thinking only about myself. I was thinking about Paige as well. I really hoped that we'd be in the same house together, but, to me, that didn't seem very likely.

When we finally got to the docks, I was probably first to get off. Anything to get away from Blake.

I looked around, hoping to spot Paige, but with everyone getting off at once, I soon gave up. I'd see her in the Great Hall.

Once the boats were empty, Hagrid led us up to the school, where a professor was waiting. He introduced himself as Professor Longbottom.

He then started telling us about the rules, and house points, and houses. I was partially zoned out, for I already knew this stuff. My mother, wanting me to be prepared, had told most of the rules that she could remember.

Finally, he stopped talking and led us into the Great Hall. Even after everything my mother had said about it, I was still not prepared for that amazing sight to see.

Five long tables, floating candles, a ceiling that looks like the sky, four large hour glasses at the front, and the hoards of students sitting at tables. Soon I would be one of them.

I looked at them and got instantly nervous again. I could feel the many pairs of eyes watching us walk up. The whispers of students echoed in the cavernous room. I heard someone behind me wimpier. Probably Linus.

I thought about how Paige would be reacting. She'd probably be amazed at the splendor of everything. I smiled thinking about it.

Then, Headmistress McGonagall smiled at us and said, "Welcome to Hogwarts. This will be your new home. You will get house points awarded to your house hour glass for good deeds, and subtracted for bad. But first, you need a house. And to find your house, you need to be sorted. May I present, the Sorting Hat." She motioned to the side, and a short person carried over the hat and stool.

I watched all the older kids stare silently at the hat. Then, it broke out into a song;

"A long time ago,

Before all of you were born

I was just an average hat,

On a head I was worn.

But then one day,

I got pulled off a great founder's head

He looked at me and the other three,

And said, 'This shall sort instead'

They all agreed, then I could breath,

And talk and sing like them all

And it became my job to find,

Which house you'd rise in, not fall

You could be a brave Gryffindor,

Tall, straight, and true

Their colors are scarlet and gold,

Now on to color blue

Ravenclaw, where wise belong,

They know just what to say

Who knows how many Ravenclaws,

Have come to save the day

Hufflepuff is yet another option,

For the loyal that will light

The way for all us others,

And will have all of us unite

And last, not least, is Slytherin,

Sly and cunning are they

They accomplish much, are determined, and

Will always find a way

Now where will you be sorted?

Only I can tell

So step right up, try me on,

And the answer I will yell!"

Everyone in the Hall started clapping and Professor Longbottom stood up next to the stool, holding a list in one hand and the hat in another.

"Alright, when I call your name please come up and sit on the stool while I set the hat on your head. Adams, Isabella."

I watched a girl with kind of wavy, brown hair, go up and sit down.

"GRYFFINDOR!"

I watched one table stand up and cheer, while the others clapped.

"Bones, Amelia."

I watched her go up and become a Hufflepuff. And it continued for a while. It was only when we got to the Ms, when I really started to pay attention.

"Malfoy, Scorpius."

I gulped and walked up. It felt like it took years to get up there. I heard the whispers bouncing off the walls. My palms got sweaty. I sat on the stool in front of the entire school. Longbottom placed the hat on my head. I waited for the voice to come, like my mother said it would, thinking, "Not Slytherin," knowing it would hear.

Sure enough, the voice came.

"Not Slytherin? Are you sure?"

"Yes. I want to show my dad and everyone else that I don't have to be a Slytherin. It just doesn't feel like the right place for me."

"Well then, where to put you? You're kind, wise, and brave. But better be," it paused for effect, even though I was the only one who could hear it, then yelled to everyone, "GRYFFINDOR!"

I was so happy I couldn't, and still can't, even describe it!

I heard a couple gasps. At first, everyone seemed a bit shocked, but then the Gryffindors started cheering and everybody else clapped.

I was beaming as I went over to the Gryffindor table and sat across from Linus, who had already been sorted in. We smiled at each other and I turned in time to hear, "Malone, Paige."

I saw her walk up and sit on the stool. She looked at me, and for a brief second, she looked nervous. But she quickly hid it, knowing that everyone was watching. I admired that. I smiled at her, letting her know that everything would be okay.

She sat there, in the silence of the hall, with the hat on her head, thinking a conversation with it, when finally, it yelled out, "GRYFFINDOR!"

I stood up and started cheering and clapping for her along with almost the whole school. She came down smiling and sat next to me. I smiled at her and she said, "I knew this would turn out fine."

We continued watching the sorting and clapped for everyone. Then, we heard a particular name that caught everyone's attention.

"Potter, Albus."

Almost immediately, people started whispering. Even more than when I went up. A boy with black hair went up to the stool.

Paige looked at me and said, "Potter? As in Harry Potter?"

"Probably," I replied. "You do know that You-Know-Who was defeated only nineteen years ago, right?"

Paige looked surprised and shocked. I guess I forgot to mention that to her. Oh well, she knows now.

We turned to watch the boy get sorted. It seemed to take quite a while. I imagined that he and the hat were having a very heated argument inside the boy's head because of his annoyed face. Finally though, after what seemed like ages, the hat made up its mind and yelled out, "GRYFFINDOR!"

Our entire table stood up, cheering. I could hear a bunch of people chanting, "We got Potter! We got Potter! We got Potter!"

I watched the boy come over. His face showed relief and embarrassment. Another boy, maybe a year older, patted the seat next to him and the Potter boy sat there.

When they sat next to each other, I noticed that they looked similar in some ways. I assumed that they were brothers.

Then, I heard, "Puckle, Zachary," and turned to see Zach get sorted. He came over to Gryffindor too. Eventually, Damien did too.

Finally, there was one more person to be sorted.

"Zabini, Blake."

I watched him go up and sit on the stool. The hat barely touched his head before it yelled, "SLYTHERIN!" He got up, walked to his table, caught my eye, and mouthed, "My father'll hear about this." I ignored him again.

I turned and was surprised to see food on the table. I looked over at Paige, who was wide eyed and amazed. I leaned over and whispered, "It's magic." She smiled and started eating. I followed her lead and dug into all the delightful options.

Next, came dessert. While I was enjoying some pudding, I felt someone watching me. I turned to see a girl my age, with dark red hair, looking at me, confused. I noticed that she was sitting by the Potter boys and more redheads, so it was pretty safe to guess that she was a Weasley.

When she realized that I saw her looking, she turned away and started reading a book. I just shook my head and continued eating my delicious pudding.

When we were all done, Professor McGonagall stood up and started talking.

"Welcome, new and old, to yet another year at Hogwarts." She paused as a bunch of people clapped. "Before we send you off to bed, I have a few announcements to make. First of all, first years should know, and students should be reminded, that the Forbidden Forest is, as its name states, forbidden. Second of all, Mr. Filch would like me to remind you that any items from a company known as Weasley Wizard Wheezes, are prohibited. Anyone wishing to see the full list may contact Mr. Filch. Finally, house Quidditch team tryouts will be held within three weeks. Check your house notice boards for updates, and for more information, please contact our four captains, Melissa Weasley,"

I saw a Ravenclaw girl with freckles and brown hair stand up as people started clapping.

"Zoe Smith,"

A Hufflepuff girl stood up to the clapping.

"Larissa Ringwauld,"

A Slytherin stood up, accepting her praise.

"And Benjamin Wood."

Finally, a Gryffindor stood up and got clapped for. Then they all sat down.

McGonagall then announced that before we left we had to sing the school song. Paige's eyes lit up. I guessed she liked singing.

When McGonagall started us, it didn't sound very professional. Everyone was singing different notes, going at different speeds, with different beats. Paige seemed very happy. I made a mental note to tell her to join the choir.

Eventually, there were only two people left singing. They were Gryffindors, with their arms linked together, swaying to the beat of their very slow song. When they finished, everyone clapped, while the professors smiled.

"Wonderful. Well done everyone. Now, if you would please head up to your common rooms. First years, follow a prefect."

At that, almost everyone got up at the same time. This time, I somehow manage to stay by Paige, and we found a Gryffindor prefect to follow.

I looked at Paige as we walked up. I smiled her and she smiled back.

That was when I realized that I wasn't a loner anymore. Now, I had friends.

A/N chapter two done! Now, some of you probably realized that Rowling never made a Melissa Weasley. You're right. She didn't. I did. You see there is some logic behind this. Arthur and Molly Weasley had six children. In the end of deathly hallows, Ginny has three, Ron has two, Percy has two, George has two, and Bill has three. In my mind though, I imagine them having more kids, and Charlie too. So, I kept the original canon ones, and added a few of my own. You have already learned about Melissa, so I will tell you a bit about her. She is captain of the ravenclaw Quidditch team, as you already know. She is in her fifth year and her best friends are Evelynn LaBreeve and Maria Shepards. Melissa is the eldest child of Percy and Audrey. She is the first grandchild of Molly and Arthur's to be a Ravenclaw. She likes school and is at the top of her class, but much to her father's dismay, loves Quidditch. She hopes to work in the International Gaming Department in the Ministry. (I think that's what it's called. Like Ludo Bagman.) She is very good at encouraging others, but often doesn't think much of herself and needs others to encourage her. I hope you guys are okay with me adding new Weasleys. Let me know by reviewing! I will tell you about a different one I've added at the end of each chapter. Thanks! Sorry this is a very long author's note, but I want to say that the sorting hat song just popped into my head and that I am vey proud of it. Review! Thanks