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Serenity sat in the boat with Hermione, Ron, and Harry. Hagrid was also in the boat directing everyone to the beautiful castle in the night. The glow from what looked to be by torches and candles burned beautifully as the moon reflected the water's surface.
"Ah and about your pup, would you like me to take care of him for ya? You can see 'im tomorrow mornin' and later discuss more of where you would like him to stay." Hagrid offered with a hearty smile after all the students got off of the boats and placed their luggage away.
"Oh that would be lovely!" Valiant was then let out of his cage and placed on her lap, looking up at Hagrid and gave a small bark. Hagrid gave Valiant a little treat before petting his head and grinned,
"Oh I'm sure we're goin' to be fast friends…Yur especially goin' to like Fang."
"Fang?"
"Oh my lazy dog, don't worry he likes to sleep more than goin' out."
The kids all laughed as they all walked into the castle, seeing the inside. They couldn't help all but turn their heads to look at every single thing possible. Hagrid then waved his hand to tell them to go up the stairs to meet Professor McGonagall. Before he left he took Valiant with him as well as a couple of other pets to place them in the stables or in his own hut.
They soon walked up the stairs and as soon as they reached the top, walked in a woman came up to them. She had her hair up in a tight bun while wearing black and dark green robes.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. Now, in a few moments, you will pass through these doors and join your classmates. But before you can take your seats you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Now, while you are here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you house points. Any rule breaking, and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup-"
"Trevor!"
A slightly round faced kid ran up to pick up a toad sitting near McGonagall's feet. She gave him a stare before he backed away,
"Sorry…"
She cleared her throat before saying,
"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily…"
She turned to leave and once she was behind the doors all the kids stared to speak.
Serenity and her friends have all discussed on which house they wanted to be in as the students murmured and whispered to each other.
Soon a boy with slicked back platinum blonde hair came up and spoke,
"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts."
He looked at Harry before nodding his head to two boys next to him.
"This is Crabbe, and Goyle…and I'm Malfoy...Draco Malfoy."
Ron couldn't help but snicker at the boy's funny name before Malfoy turned to look at him.
"Think my name's funny, do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair, and a hand me down robe? You must be a Weasley. Well soon find that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. Don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."
Malfoy extended a hand to Harry as Serenity was about to say something. Harry moved his hand to stop her as he looked back at Malfoy and replied,
"I think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks."
McGonagall returned and made Draco move back within the group. Serenity let out a breathe. She shook her head as she heard Professor McGonagall say,
"We're ready for you now."
The doors opened to let all the students enter inside the grand hall to see floating candles above us, with older students at long rows of tables. Serenity was in awe as she gazed at the stars in the ceiling, seeing them move as if clouds were just right there above them. They stopped in font of a stool with a rugged wizard hat on it, as Ms. McGonagall turned to look at them.
"All right, will you wait along here, please? Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbldedore would like to say a few words."
She looked to see the familiar wizard give a glint of a smile towards the group of children before he stood.
"I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce. The first years please note that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you that the 3rd floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you."
Professor McGonagall turned back to the students and took out a scroll.
"When I call your name, you will come forth, I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses. Susan Bones!"
A hesitant girl came up and sat on the stool, as Ms. Mcgonagall placed the hat on her head. Suddenly the hat said,
"Hufflepuff!" Susan smiled as the hat was removed off her head. SHe skipped over to the Hufflepuff table as they cheered and welcomed her.
"Draco Malfoy!"
The boy from earlier with platinum blonde hair went up to sit down. The hat didn't even touch his head as it suddenly cried out,
"Slytherin!"
Draco gave a sneer of a smile as if he already knew as people from the Slytherin house congratulated him and welcomed him to the house.
"Ronald Weasley!"
Ron sat down next as the hat was placed on his head. The hat gave a huff as it suddenly said out loud,
"Ah, another Weasley! I know just what to do with you...Gryffindor!" Ron suddenly smiled as he ran over to the Gryffindor table, having people give him high fives and welcomes. His brothers patted his back as he sat down.
So this went on for a while. Serenity was getting nervous as people were placed in different houses, leaving her and a few other students left.
"Serenity Alice Aragon!"
Serenity became very shy and nervous as she walked to the stool, looking out at the different eyes staring at her. She suddenly heard the hat mutter,
"Ah...Familiar...Familiar in deed. You seem shy yet you are quite smart...mm yes could go to Slytherin or Ravenclaw...Oh but loyal! a Hufflepuff? Wait...You have something...A lot of courage deep inside of you…Just like a few other students I know…I know GRYFFINDOR!"
Suddenly a loud cheer erupted from the Gryffindor table as she smiled to see Harry, Hermione, and Ron clapping for her, smiling. Even the twins were waving at her as she smiled and ran to the table to hugs and congratulations.
As everyone got settled in, Dumbledore came up to give a speech and then he let the feast begin. Food appeared at the table with various different dishes. Serenity digged in with the rest of her classmates as they talked in excitement.
"Hey, who's that over there?" Serenity heard to hear Harry ask one of the older boys.
"Oh that's Professor Snape, Head of the Slytherin House. But try not to get too much on his bad side, he only favors Slytherins. "
"What does he teach?"
"Potions. But everyone knows it's the Dark Arts he fancies. He's been after Quirrell's job for years."
I glance up to see a man in all black, with shiny hair down to his shoulders. His yes were a very dark color, almost black as obsidians. She saw him look at Harry then at her. Serenity quickly looked down at her food to continue eating and talking to her friends.
The night was over and the Head boy & girl escorted them all to their dorm rooms. They were given the password to enter inside, they were instructed the girls to their rooms and the boys to theirs. Hermione & Serenity said goodnight to the boys as they headed up to their rooms. The room had two bedrooms, though most had three or four, but their room was a bit smaller but had an amazing view outside. Hermione went straight to bed after putting her clothes away, while Serenity was lagging behind.
Serenity smiled to see her clothes were already enchanted with the colors and symbol of her house already on them as she placed them away. She then changed into her PJs and went off to bed, excited for her first day at this magical placed she now called her school.
Severus Snape's POV
Ugh, more insufferable students this year...And Potter! Probably nothing but a snot of a boy with an inflated head by his "fame."
Severus Snape sneered as he looked at each of the houses to see the new first years being welcomed in their houses. He looked at his house to hope to have some more promising students this year. He saw Draco Malfoy.
Ah, a Malfoy...Probably just like his father, another decent Pureblood…
He rolled his eyes as he glanced at each table while eating. He was drinking some pumpkin juice from his goblet until he saw Potter looking at him. He looked so much like James that it disgusted Snape, but his eyes were like his mother's. He was about to look away until he notice another pair of eyes staring at him that almost made him drop his drink.
...That girl…
Bright, rich, emerald green eyes stared at him from a first year Gryffindor. She had a small heart shaped face with fair skin, with long, soft, wavy locks down to her waist. The girl looked away as Snape stared for a moment. It was the girl he saw with Lupin a couple of weeks ago.
Could it be?...No...No! It's only a little girl, she's not the one from my dream...She's just another Gryffindor brat that I have to look after in this year's lot with Potter!
He sneered again as he sipped his juice again, glancing one more time before proceeding onto his meal.
:A/N:- AHHHHH! I can't stop myself~ I can't wait to right the next chapter, but please tell me what you think of this on. THANK YOU! Review people as I make the new chapter *Already starts typing* P.S. I know I said mature and it seems really slow right now but don't worry later! It's going to be a long story so people please wait~ I promise it will get better later on, just right now it's developing! Hehe, alright! See ya next time you guys!