A/N: Hey all, i know long time since I posted here but I'm getting back into the swing of my online life so hopefully some more stuff will be coming soon.

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It was a view of the castle that Elizabeth hadn't seen before though to be honest she couldn't see much through the rain and if you listened to Ron it was so heavy the Lake was going to overflow. Walking into the castle for the what really felt like the first time Elizabeth had to jump out of the way as a wayward water balloon was thrown all over poor Ron. Looking up she saw something or someone floating.

"That's Peeves, keep out of his way and he wont bother you," a twin whispered in her ear as he helped pull her out of the line of fire and away from Professor McGonagall trying to yell at the Poltergeist. The twins now placed on either side of her helped her through the entrance hall so that none of them slipped and into one of the most splendid rooms Elizabeth had ever seen. The twins waved at people as they made their way past the Slytherins, the Ravenclaws and the Hufflepuffs before they guided her to a seat at the Gryffindor table. She let the voices in the hall wash over her as she took in the long tables and the starry sky as well as the house ghosts that had sat at the tables.

Everyone was excited for the Sorting Ceremony though as much as she wanted to see how Hogwarts welcomed its students home Elizabeth just wanted a hot shower, a warm bed and some dry clothes. Though sitting between the twins was helping her stay warm to a degree, as they both seemed to radiate warmth. Elizabeth was just looking at the teacher's table trying to remember whom they all were when the doors to the Great Hall opened, causing the students in the room to stop talking. A long line of first years followed Professor McGonagall towards the front of the room were she placed a three- legged stool and on top of it the Sorting Hat Elizabeth had worn not that long ago.

Not knowing exactly what to expect Elizabeth watched on as the silence drew on until suddenly the Hat started singing. This was completely different to how it was done the day she came and even more different to how she had been sorted at her old school. As the Hat finished his song the Great Hall rung with applause, voices quickly rose through out the Hall before Professor McGonagall started the process of calling the first years forward to be sorted. As each student was sorted a round of applause spread through the Hall with the students new house cheering for each arrival. Though Fred and George had a tendency to hiss at any new Slytherin student that was until Elizabeth managed to kick them both hard under the table.

Finally all the new students were sorted and Dumbledore stood up "I have only two words to say to you," he told them, his deep voice echoing around the Hall. "Tuck in."

As the feast started Elizabeth sat in silence trying to work her way through as many of the dishes in front of her as possible, with the twins helping her by piling on food that they thought she would enjoy. They listened as Nearly Headless Nick told them of the fiasco that had occurred earlier in the day causing Peeves to make more mayhem than normal and nearly cancelling the nights Feast in the proccess. Elizabeth wanted nothing more to throttle the ghost when he mentioned there were House Elves down in the kitchens, because as soon as the words where out of his mouth Hermione knocked her goblet over and started to ask questions. Her questions shocked the Gryffindor ghost and she placed her knife and fork down on the table, "Slave labor," said Hermione, breathing hard through her nose. "

That's what made this dinner. Slave labor." And she refused to eat another bite.

Elizabeth glared at her cousin who seemed to have completely forgotten what she had told her the night before. Hermione just ignored her looks, whilst Ron tried to get her to eat some puddings. That was until she gave him a look that rivalled even that of Mrs. Weasley causing him to give up.

As the last crumbs disappeared from the golden plates Professor Dumbledore stood, and the Hall once again fell into silence. His voice drifted through the room providing the students with what seemed to be the normal start of year notices, forbidden objects, out of bounds areas, and made note of the local village being out of bounds to those below third year. This all seemed mundane to those who were not first years or Elizabeth, then he seemed to break the news that no student wanted to hear. Quidditch was cancelled and no one seemed to know what too say. The twins were for once lost for words and looking over her head gobsmacked, as were the other members of the Gryffindor team, even Hermione seemed to be rather shocked.

Dumbledore did continue to explain that there would be an event occurring that would take up the teacher's time, making an Inter House Quidditch competition difficult. Just as he was about to say just what would be happening, the Hall was filled with a deafening rumble of thunder and the doors flow open. A man stood in the doorway as the thunder and lighting in the Great Halls ceiling continued on. The figure made its way to the staff table, and when he reached it, the lighting crossed his face causing the Hall to let out a collective gasp. He was no Greek God his face was aged and scarred, however it was his eye that looked to swivel on its own that seemed to scare the students more then his battle scars. A brief conversation with the Headmaster ended with the new comer being directed to the empty seat at the staff table.

"May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?" said Dumbledore brightly into the silence. "Professor Moody." Not a sound was heard through out the hall except for Dumbledore and Hagrid who put their hands together in a rather brief round of applause.

All too quickly those who had been at the Weasley's this morning started to connect the dots and came to the conclusion that he must be the same Mad Eye Moody that Mr Weasley went to assist that very morning.

Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued his previous announcement breaking the silence, "we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year."

The seat next to Elizabeth jumped slightly as Fred's voice carried across the Hall "You're JOKING!" this caused George to grab hold of her to stop her falling off her chair and the Hall to break out into a fit of laughter.

Dumbledore continued on with a brief history of the event and to no ones great surprise Hermione picked up on the words death toll. The rest of the students were more interested to hear about their tournament not the ones of the past, which had possessed those deaths. With this enthusiasm filling the Hall the Professor continued on explaining that the other schools would be arriving in October and that the prize would not only be glory for oneself and their school but also a monetary prize.

This time a little more subtle though not by much Fred hissed down the table that he along with nearly every other student in the school stating that they would be going for it. That was until Dumbledore opened his mouth again and crushed the dreams of many who were dreaming of their own glory. As Elizabeth learnt of the age restriction she knew that her limited circle of friends was safe and that she need not worry just yet how this would affect her world.

Once they were dismissed the twins stood and glared at Dumbledore, both felt slighted, as they would be over the age restriction when the tournament was still in play. The six Gryffindor's made a move for the Common room only after Hermione urged them upstairs. The boys were discussing how to convince the judge of their age and Hermione was looking at Elizabeth for help to make them see reason. Though to be completely honest Elizabeth was in awe of the school, taking note of every turn they took whilst trying to take in as much as she could. Her old school was nothing like this, houses didn't really separate and their common rooms were fairly close together well once one knew their way around the underground tunnels. Elizabeth was soon brought out of her trance when she heard Neville behind her saying something about his gran probably wanting him to try for the glory if he could. She had also noticed that the group had stopped in front of one of the thousand of portraits on the wall.

Once George gave the password they all stepped in to the Common Room, this was definitely something else, large red sofas and arm chairs were scattered around the room and a large fire provided warmth and light, she just stopped again this was so different from her old common room that she almost missed Hermione saying goodnight to the boys and heading through a door, thankfully she remembered her cousin and turned back breaking Elizabeth out of the daze she kept finding herself in.

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