Chapter 4
When they arrived at Hogwarts, Remus couldn't believe his eyes, the castle was so huge. This is even bigger than Buckingham! Remus thought. But as he was gawking at the numerous tall towers, the nearly full moon came into view. Suddenly he was reminded of how different he was. All these friends that I keep making would never stay with me if they know the truth. I will never tell them. And to think, I finally felt normal on the train ride here, oh foolish Lupin.
"Hi Remus!" Lily said happily, she was standing with Severus before the doors of the castle.
"Hello you two. I'm sorry I didn't sit with you on the train ride, couldn't find you. Are you excited?" Remus asked kindly.
"Yes we are. We were wondering, do you want to be in a study group with us in the library every night at 7?" Severus asked excitedly.
"Sure! That sounds like a great idea!" Remus gladly accepted. He was worried that the marauders would want to spend too much time pranking and not enough time studying- now he could have it all.
A middle aged woman wearing a witches hat and long purple robes came out of the doors. She looked orderly with her black hair pulled tight into a bun. "Hello first year students, welcome to Hogwarts. My name is Professor McGonagall and I teach Transfiguration. Tonight you will brought into the great hall, where we dine, and be sorted into one of four houses. There's Hufflepuff, a house for loyal students, Ravenclaw, a house for very wise students, Slytherin, a house for ambitious students, and Gryffindor a house for the brave. Please follow me."
Remus was walking with Sirius as he said "I hope I don't get into Slytherin. They're also known for being cunning and evil. Plus that's all my family ever was. I would love to see their reaction if I get into Gryffindor!"
"Yeah I hope we all get into Gryffindor!" James said.
Remus thought: Gryffindor would probably be the best for me too. It wouldn't be good for the first Werewolf of Hogwarts to be in Slytherin. He caught up to Lily and Severus. "What house do you want to be in, Lily?"
"I don't know, whichever is the best for me, I guess." Lily replied sweetly.
"And I just want to stick with Lily!" Severus said.
"Cush!" Remus said.
The line of young students arrived in the great hall and Professor McGonagall stood next to an old brown wizard's hat. "I will call you in order by your surname. Alice Abbot."
She placed the hat on Alice's head and it shouted "Hufflepuff!" The Hufflepuff's table erupted in applause.
"Narcissa Black" Sirius's cousin
It only took a second on her head before "Slytherin!"
"Sirius Black."
"Oh another Black, I know where to put you Sly-"
"Wait! I don't want to be in Slytherin. I'd like to be in Gryffindor please." Sirius pleaded.
"A Black in Gryffindor? You can't be serious!"
"Actually I am. That's my name." Sirius chuckled at his own joke.
"I can see your bravery, Serious, Gryffindor!" The Gryffindor table applauded and Sirius high fived Peter, James and I as he passed.
"Lily Evan's"
The hat said with confidence "Gryffindor!" Remus gave Lily the thumbs up as she passed.
"Remus Lupin"
Remus nervously sat in the chair and the hat was set on his light brown hair. `Ah a werewolf, that's a new one!` The sorting hat said in Lupin's head. Please don't tell anyone. Lupin silently pleaded. Don't worry, child. I see your memories, you are a very strong and brave boy, Mr. Lupin. That will make you a perfect "Gryffindor!"
Remus smiled and took his place between Lily and Sirius. As the sorting hat continued, Peter and James in Gryffindor, a small nervous boy with a stutter, Quirinus Quirrell, in Ravenclaw, and Lucius Malfoy in Slytherin. Next was Severus. He looked over to Lilly and waved.
"Slytherin" Severus looked heartbroken and grudgingly walked over to the Slytherin's table.
"Too bad he wasn't in Gryffindor." Lily said sadly.
"Yeah."
"I don't know, he looked pretty evil to me." Sirius laughed.
"Yeah, Severus, more like Sneverus" James stupidly said. Lily looked and Remus shook his head but didn't protest.
"It's okay, we'll still be friends with him." Remus said to Lily.
"And may the feast begin!" Dumbledore boomed. Instantly every food the children could think of appeared before their eyes. Remus and his new friends ate happily and with excitement for the new school year to begin.