A.N. I know that some of you may be wondering about why Harry and Ron are on the train during their second year. Well, if you remember, the reason they were not able to get on was because Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were dealing with Ginny, and because of Dobby. Well, since there is no longer a Ginny, some things, such as how they get to Hogwarts, are going to have to change… I hope that you continue to read, and like the story.
Please Read and Review.
-bellaswancullen
1 September 1992
Scotland
Great Hall
"Welcome, welcome!" Professor Dumbledore's voice could be heard ringing through the hall as he welcomed the second through seventh years. "Let us bring in the newcomers, get them sorted, and begin. Professor McGonagall, if you will?"
Professor McGonagall stepped out into the hall and brought in the first years. Near the front of the group stood Virginia. Many of the students were craning their necks or standing up to see if the rumors were true. Everyone was very interested as to why Lady Virginia Falcon was coming to Hogwarts instead of Salem like so many before her.
Professor McGonagall led the group to the front of the Great Hall where she placed the stool and hat. She unrolled her parchment and called the first name.
"Creevey, Colin…" a small boy with a camera around his neck, and Hagrid's robes draped around him walked to the front. He sat upon the stool and Professor McGonagall placed the sorting hat on his head. Almost immediately it yelled out "Gryffindor."
Professor McGonagall continued to call out names, and the hall remained quite. Reaching the middle of the parchment, Professor McGonagall called out "Virginia Falcon." Virginia strode up to the stool and took a seat where McGonagall placed the sorting hat on top of her head.
"Hmmm… Interesting. You are a special one aren't you? Coming from two different family lines, yet claimed as another. You would do great in any of the houses, but would do even better in either Ravenclaw or Slytherin. Such a hard choice. You are wise beyond your years, yet you are sly and cunning. I think it will have to be… Slytherin!"
Professor McGonagall took the hat off of her head and Virginia stood up beaming. She sauntered over to the Slytherin table where most of the table stood clapping and welcoming her. Ginny walked over to Draco and sat between him and Blaise. She then looked at the head table where she saw her godfather, head of house and potions teacher smirking at her. Virginia smirked back then turned to Draco and Blaise where they talked till Professor Dumbledore called for their attention.
"Good evening children, and welcome to another year hear at Hogwarts. Please keep in mind what is banned. There is a list of all items on Mr. Filches office door if you need help remembering." Professor Dumbledore stated as he looked across the student body. "Also keep in mind that the Forbidden Forest is just that, forbidden." He continued, looking pointedly at Ron and Harry.
"Please give a warm welcome to Professor Petry, who will be taking over the Defense Against the Dark Arts classes." He paused briefly, allowing students and staff to clap. "Now then, with all necessities out of the way, let's eat." Professor Dumbledore finished, clapping his hands, and the food appeared.
Virginia enjoyed the company of her housemates all through dinner.
As the evening wrapped up Dumbledore stood once more. "Now that you all have eaten to sustain yourselves till morning, I bid you farewell and goodnight." With that he sat back down, and everyone got up to leave. Virginia followed Draco and Blaise out of the Great Hall, into the Entrance hall and then down to the Dungeons.
They continued down a hallway until they reached a picture of Salazar Slytherin. "Password." The portrait said in a deep baritone.
"Dead of night, slain is the dragon." Blaise said.
"Very well, and welcome Lady Dark, Lady Virginia Annabeth Falcon, Queen of Serpents. And welcome back, Lord Draconis Lucius Malfoy, King of Serpents, and you Lord Blaise Zareth Zabini, General of Serpents." The portrait said before swinging open to allow then entry.
The common room was packed, many students saying hello to friend and welcoming the first years.
"'Tis truly a family, isn't it?" Virginia asked as Blaise and Draco led her over to their reserved seats. Draco and Blaise sat in these seats so often that no one bothered to try and sit in them anymore.
"Yes it is." Draco replied. "Here we are unprotected except with the help of those around us. Very few of us wander around alone. We are considered the outcasts of this school and therefore must stick together and help each other out. I would recommend that until you know who you can trust, try to stay with at least one other Slytherin at all times." He said looking her in the eye.
"Do you not trust my ability to protect myself?" Virginia asked in a clam voice, raising one eyebrow, looking very much like her godfather in that moment.
"No, no of course not, it is everyone else that I do not trust." He answered looking just a little sheepish.
"Good one Draco." Blaise stated.
"Shut it Blaise."
"Boys!" Virginia almost yelled. "As entertaining as this is, it is late, we have classes in the morning, and I am tired. I believe that I shall retire for the evening." She stated standing. Both Draco and Blaise stood with her, bowing slightly as she left them. As soon as she was through the door to the girl's dormitory they both sat down again.
"Well, this shall be an interesting year." Blaise stated.
"Indeed it shall." Replied Draco.
"Did you hear what Lord Slytherin said to the three of us before entering the common room? Do you have any idea what he meant?" Blaise asked with a curious look settling on his features.
"I did, and I have to say that it is quite intriguing. He did not say anything of the sort to us last year if I remember correctly. Perhaps we should pay Professor Snape a visit tomorrow and ask him." Draco said also pondering the statement.
"I quite agree, not only with you, but also with Virginia. I believe that it is too late to be pondering about this now. Perhaps we should sleep on it and talk about it tomorrow. We are both tired and it has been a long day." Blaise stated as he also stood up.
With that both Blaise and Draco stood and walked to their dormitories for the night.
