Author's Note

So here's the next chapter. You'll read about how Bell interacts with her house members and other first years.

I used the song Storybook Love by Willy DeVille and the Sorting Hat song in the first book. Sorry, but I like the Sorting Hat's songs.

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Chapter 3

The front door open and we all went inside. Hagrid left us, but we were shortly joined by a tall, old woman. She looked us over and made sure we all were here.

"First years, I'm Professor McGonagall." McGonagall spoke eyeing us. "You will follow me."

We then proceed to follow her across the stone floor and into a small chamber. We all could hear voice and wanted to know what was going to happen next.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. There are four house: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Skytherin. Throughout the year you'll either be earning points for your triumphs or losing them. At the end of the year the house with the most points receives the house cup. Now all of you wait here until I come back. The Sorting Ceremony will begin in a few minutes and it's done in front of the whole school. Take this time to smarten yourselves up." McGonagall stated before she headed into the Great Hall.

"Great, we get to be sort now." I said unhappily.

"Don't be so unhappy." Aza said with a smile.

"You know that I'm not feeling well." I replied.

Aza moved me over to where Hermione was. I looked around and noticed Harry and Ron were with us, then a boy that I haven't seen in a while was walking over.

"Neville!" I screamed.

Aza looked up as I ran the rest of the grasp and pulled him into a hug.

"Neville!" Aza screamed as Neville and I walked over.

Aza then hugged Neville when McGonagall walked back in.

"Now form a line and follow me." McGonagall announced.

We all then followed McGonagall into the Great Hall. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Candles were floating in the air, and the entire school literally was sitting at four long tables. I think I'm going to pass out. I thought as all the first years finish walking in. McGonagall then placed a stool in front of us, which she then placed a pointed wizard's hat.

The hat began to sing:

"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,

But don't judge on what you see,

I'll eat myself if you can find

A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,

Your top hats sleek and tall,

For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat

And I can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head

The Sorting hat can't see,

So try me on and I will tell you

Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindor apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true

And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,

If you're a ready mind,

Where those of wit and learning,

Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin

You'll make your real friends,

Those cunning folk use any means

To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid!

And don't get in a flap!

You're in safe hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

"When I call your name, you will come forward, put the hat on, and then go to your house." McGonagall stated after the hat stop singing.

McGonagall then start calling people's names and the hat announced which house we were in.

"Rigoletto, Aza." McGonagall called.

Aza then walked forward and sat down. The hat was on for a second.

"Hufflepuff!" The Sorting Hat announced.

Hufflepuffs yelled and clapped as Aza walked over to them.

"Rigolletto, Bell." McGonagall called.

Ron had to push me forward. I then proceed to sit on the stool. I knew where everyone was going, but not me. I sat down and then the hat was placed on me. I could hear it talk to me in my head. Please don't place me in Slytherin. I've no desire to be like my father. I'm fine in any of the other houses. I would like to be with Aza, my cousin, but you know what I need… I hope. I thought as the hat continued to decide what house I was in. I was coming up to being on the stool for two minutes.

"Gryffindor!" The Sorting Hat announced.

I breathed out. Thank you. I thought before heading over to the yelling and clapping Gryffindor house. McGonagall continued to call names and the Sorting Hat continued to announce houses. Once they were done, grandpa Dumbly took their place.

"Now before we begin, my two nieces are with us this here. Aza and Bell could you please stand. Andrew is their brother." Grandpa Dumbly said with a smile.

All three of us stood up and waved before sitting back down.

"Bell, you do know that Gryffindor is negative five points right?" Grandpa Dumbly asked in his serious tone.

I was the only one standing. "Yes, I know and I also know that my house members aren't happy with me. Draco Malfoy was warned, so in my opinion he desired it Mr. Grumpy."

I then sat down and allowed grandpa Dumbly to finish speaking. When he was deal, food appeared on the table. I watched as everyone started getting food.

"So what did you do to Draco?" Fred asked me with a smile.

"Yeah what did you do?" George asked curiously.

"Um… well he insulted my new found friends. I asked him to leave and gave him a warn about what was going to happen if he didn't leave, so he didn't leave and I gave him a black eye." I stated as calmly and quietly as I could.

I knew that the tables around us were trying to listen in. Breathe. Remember to just keep breathing. You'll be fine. I kept reminding myself in my head.

"So you actually punched him??" George and Fred asked seriously.

I brushed and nodded my head. They busted out laughing. What's wrong with them? I asked myself.

"Bell, the house members like you. You just need to relax and have fun." George stated while laughing.

"It's hard to relax and have fun, when you don't want to be here and you've got a bad headache." I replied.

Hermione passed me the mash potatoes with the look that said eat something. I started getting food and listening to the conversation going on around me.

"Hey Andrew. Is there something that you want?" Fred asked smiling.

Andrew nodded and tapped me on the shoulder. I looked up at him and attempted a smile, which faded fast.

"You all right?" Andrew asked with anxiety.

"Isn't it bad for you to be talking to me? Doesn't it go against your house??" I asked before putting food into my mouth.

"No it isn't bad, you're my sister. Now, are you all right?" Andrew asked again a little frustrated.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I answered looking at him with a fake smile.

Andrew shook his head. "I don't believe."

"That's your choice not mine. I'm going to eat now. You should probably do the same." I replied waving my hand at him.

"All right, but you'll talk with me later." Andrew responded before heading to talk to Aza.

I stuck my tongue out at him and went back to eating. Fred and George laughed while Hermione just shook her head.

"What?" I asked her.

"He's your brother. You could've told him the truth." Hermione replied.

"You don't know my family." I sighed. "I don't want them to worry. I'm able to take care of myself, for the most part."

Everyone was congratulating the newbies and finishing up their food. I sighed and gave up on eating. Now I'm just waiting to be shown to my room within the house tower. Sleep probably will help me… I hope. So want to go to my dorm. I thought as I watched and listened to everyone.

"Are you okay, Bell?" Harry and Ron both asked.

I saw concern on their faces. "I'm fine, really."

They just nodded and went back to whatever they were talking about. I sighed. I don't think I can this anymore. I want to go back home; back to the way things were before my life was turned upside down. I sighed again and looked at Fred and George.

"Why are you staring at me?" I asked confused.

"You've sighed twice in the last five minutes and you look like you could use some cheering up." George answered with a smile.

I couldn't help but smile back. "What do you guys have in mind for cheering me up?"

"You'll see." Fred replied with an evil smile.

"Bring it on." I replied back with a grin.

"You bet we will." They answered.

We then laughed as the food on our plates' disappeared and desserts appeared. We began to fill our plates with dessert and eating it. Once everyone was gone eating, grandpa Dumbly got up to speak again.

"Now that we are all filled up, there a few notices to give you." Grandpa Dumbly started.

I tried to listen, but my head started to hurt big time. My left hand was now on my head.

"Are you all right?" Ron whispered.

"Yes, just a headache." I whispered back shaking it off.

Grandpa Dumbly was still speaking and I was starting to feel sick. Hurry up, grandpa Dumbly before I pass out. I thought as I sat there waiting for him to be done. He's never talked this long before, well that I can remember.

"Now off to bed." Grandpa Dumbly said happily.

I was one of the first people up and the only on who had to grab Harry's right shoulder to keep balance.

"You all right?" Harry asked taking my hand from his right shoulder and getting up.

"Just got up too fast is all. I'm fine." I answered trying to smile.

Harry nodded and let go of my hand when he was sure I wouldn't fall over. Ron and Harry got on either side of me. It made me smile seeing two boys, who just meet me, be so concerned about me. Neville and Hermione walked in front of us, as we followed Percy to our house. He took us through sliding portraits, up staircases, and final to a portrait of a woman, who wanted a password.

"Caput Draconis." Percy said and the portrait swung forward.

We all walked into the common room, where Percy began to tell us everything we needed to know. As soon as he was done talking, I collapsed in a chair next to the fireplace. Fred and George walked over to me.

"Ready?" Fred asked with an evil smile.

I smiled back and nodded as I got into a better position.

"You sure?" George asked.

"Yes." I replied still smiling.

Fred and George's hands opened up, letting a lot of smoke out before suddenly the smoke was gone and there in their hands were beautiful colors of roses. I smiled at both of them.

"Thank you. Are they going to disappear if I touch them?" I asked curiously.

"No, but they will disappear in a few days." Fred answered still smiling.

I carefully

"So we heard from your brother that you could sing really well. Is it true?" George asked with a smile.

I laughed. "Yes, it's true."

"Well, could you sing for us?" They both asked.

I laughed again and shook my head.

"Come on, please." Fred begged.

"I sing along to songs and I only know a few very well. Plus I'm not really comfortable singing in front of people." I admitted shyly.

"It's just in front of me and Fred." George stated. "Please."

"All right, but just this once." I replied.

Fred and George sat down on the floor in front of me. I swallowed and took a deep breath.

I then started singing Storybook Love by Willy DeVille.

"Come my love I'll tell you a tale,

Of a boy and girl

And there love story.

And how he loved her oh so much,

And all the charms she did possess

Now this did happen once upon a time,

When things were not so complex.

And how he worshiped the ground she walked,

And when he looked he became obsessed.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel.

His love was stronger than the power so dark,

A prince could have within his keeping.

His spells to weave and steal her heart,

Within her heart but only sleeping.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel.

And he said:

"Don't you know I love you oh, so much?

And lay my heart at the foot of your dress."

And she said:

"Don't you know that storybook loves,

Always have a happy ending."

Then he swooped her up just like in the books

And on his stallion the rode away.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel.

My love is like a storybook story,

But it's as real as the feelings I feel."

Everyone in the common room clapped. Fred and George both whistled and clapped. I blushed and smiled shyly.

"Okay, I'm going to bed now. Your guys are welcome." I said as I got up and head for the staircase to my dorm.

"Goodnight Bell!" Fred and George yelled.

I was half way up the stairs when I hear them yell.

"Goodnight Fred! Goodnight George!" I yelled back and finished going up the stairs.

Hermione was already passed out on the bed next to mine. I got into my pajamas and crawled into bed. The moment my head hit the pillow, I was out.