Edward POV

I really hoped we could be friends with the newcomers, and Harry agreed, but Ron is absolutely against the idea. He had the stupidest reason for it, as well. "They could be potential Slytherins, which means they could be Death Eaters." So what? Just because they might be Slytherins doesn't mean that they're evil. I swear, the boy sees Death Eaters under his bed.

I chuckled and pulled out of Hermione's head. The train had just arrived, and we had been told to leave our luggage on the train.

"Firs' years! Firs' years over here!" A giant man was rounding up all the eleven year olds and steering them towards the lake. "We should probably go with them. We are starting with them, after all." Bella nodded her agreement. We started towards the giant man.

When he spotted us, he asked, "You the Cullens?" We nodded our response. He smiled. "Great! Jus' follow the firs' years and when you get to there, Professor McGonagall will tell you what to do." We thank him and followed the first years.

After all the kids had been rounded up, the giant had said, "Alright! No more 'an four to a boat!" Bella, Renesmee, Jacob, and I were on one boat, Carlisle, Esme, Alice, and Jasper were on another, and Emmett and Rosalie were in a boat with to human boys that couldn't seem to take their eyes off Rose.

I read Emmett's mind to see what he thought of this particular situation.

If those two hit on Rosalie one more time, some bones are going to get broken. We already established that she was my mate, and not single. These boys are totally oblivious to the fact that Rose is annoyed and about to break something. Maybe I should hold her back...Nah, I want to see those humans get pummeled. Talk about a blast to their ego.

I pulled out of his thoughts. Typical Emmett.

A series of "oohs" and "aahs" were heard as we approached the other side of the lake. Alice squealed. I looked up to see what all the commotion was about. There, right in front of us, was a huge castle.

We followed the giant man into the castle, stopping in front of a rather stern-looking woman in Emerald green robes.

She thank the giant and began to speak. "Right now, you first years are about to be sorted into your Houses. Your House will be your family for the rest of your time here at Hogwarts. The Sorting will take place in front of the entire school. I suggest you tidy yourselves up."

She walked towards our group. "The Cullens," she asked. Carlisle nodded. "When you go in, just stand off to the side. We will announce your entry separately."

"Alright, thank you," said Esme. Professor McGonagall walked away then, and the doors opened.

Sorting Hat POV

Ah, yes. Another school year. Time for me to do my job. But, I wonder...who are those teenagers standing off to the side. There two old to be first years. Ah, well. I suppose it will be explained later. But for now, time for my song.

A thousand years or more ago,
When I was newly sewn,
There lived four wizards of renown,
Whose names are still well-known:
Bold Gryffindor, from wild moor,
Fair Ravenclaw, from glen,
Sweet Hufflepuff, from valley broad,
Shrewd Slytherin, from fen.
They shared a wish, a hope, a dream,
They hatched a daring plan
To educate young sorcerers
Thus Hogwarts School began.
Now each of these four founders
Formed their own house, for each
Did value different virtues
In the ones they had to teach.
By Gryffindor, the bravest were
Prized far beyond the rest;
For Ravenclaw, the cleverest
Would always be the best;
For Hufflepuff, hard workers were
Most worthy of admission;
And power-hungry Slytherin
Loved those of great ambition.
While still alive they did divide
Their favourites from the throng,
Yet how to pick the worthy ones
When they were dead and gone?
'Twas Gryffindor who found the way,
He whipped me off his head
The founders put some brains in me
So I could choose instead!
Now slip me snug about your ears,
I've never yet been wrong,
I'll have a look inside your mind
And tell where you belong!

The room burst into applause. I bowed to each of the four tables and began sorting.

"Abbott, Hannah" was a Hufflepuff, "Bailey, Jennifer" was a Ravenclaw, "Brown, Dylan" was the first Gryffindor, and so on. Finally, the only people left standing were the group of teenagers.

Dumbledore stood up. "For those who don't know, we will be having students starting here today that are not of normal first year age. For reasons unknown, they were overlooked in their magical abilities, and were just found this year. Please give a warm welcome to the Cullen family!"

There was clapping from all the tables except Slytherin's. Go figure.

"Black, Jacob." Just one look at his brain and I knew where he needed to go. "GRYFFINDOR!" When he walked toward the table, I noticed Harry scoot over so he had room. Hmmm...

"Cullen, Alice." I perched atop her head. You are going to put me in Ravenclaw. It wasn't a question, nor an order. She said like it was a fact. As I searched her mind, I found that she was clever. So, of course, I said, "RAVENCLAW!" I realized after I had been taken off her head that she had known what House she was going to be in. Interesting...

"Cullen, Bella." Difficult, very difficult. Hmm...what was this? She was a vampire? As was the others? The Jacob boy was a werewolf? So, a whole coven of vampires, huh? Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. You're a hard worker, and loyal, too. Better be "HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Cullen, Edward." Put me with Bella. Please, I can't be away from Bella.(Edward) So, let's see, loyal, hardworking, oh you can read minds? Hmm you're brave, clever, too. Hmmm...you'd do good in any house, really. But you want to be with your wife. Well then, I know where you need to go. "HUFFLEPUFF!"

Edward smiled and sat by Bella.

"Cullen, Emmett." I took one look in is mind and knew where he out to be. He wasn't afraid of anything. "GRYFFINDOR!"

"Cullen*, Jasper." I was placed upon his head. Let's see, this boy had been in wars, he'd do anything for Alice, ooh, he was an Empath. I knew where he should be. "GRYFFINDOR!"

"Cullen, Renesmee." After being place atop her head, I found myself getting lost in her life's story. Though she'd only five, this girl looked and acted like a seventeen year old. Her boyfriend was a werewolf, her parents were...Bella and Edward? Alice could see the future? That explains how she knew what house she was going to be in... Oh, Renesmee has a gift as well? She can show people her thoughts. Wow. This was by far the most interesting group of vampires I've ever met. Please put me with Jacob.(Renesmee) I was planning on putting you there anyway. You're very brave. Better be "GRYFFINDOR!"

She ran to the Gryffindor table and hugged Jacob, who slid over to make room for her.

"Cullen, Rosalie." Ah the last one. Hmm...she was brave, but would use any means to get what she wants. Very cunning, hmm...she loves Emmett. I know where to put her. "SLYTHERIN!"

So she went to the Slytherins. She nearly broke three boys arms on the way there. Don't they know to keep their hands to themselves?

Professor Dumbledore stood up once more. "Carlisle and Esme Cullen will be working in the hospital wing. Also, this year there will be no House cup -" "RUBBISH!" someone yelled. "As I was saying," he continued, "there will be no house cup because this year, Hogwarts will be hosting the Tri-Wizard tournament!

*I know Jasper's last name is Hale, but in this story he's posing as one of the Cullens, so he and Alice have to change their names for the time being.