Chapter Two

Sorting Hat

The doors swung open and the students in the room became silent. Rose saw all her cousins' eyes staring at her and Albus. Rose and Albus were walking almost on top of each other. The stars in the sky and candles above illuminated their path to an old leather hat.

The sorting hat began his song starting from the beginning of the time of school. "Let me tell you a little about the four houses that hold this school together. Though it doesn't always show if we work together we could take on anything. There for the decisions made this year will bring the houses back to the friendship that our founders started when this school was just a baby. Now, there's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, so try me on and I will tell you where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart; You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folks use any means To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid! And don't get in a flap! You're in safe hands (though I have none) for I'm a Thinking Cap!"

Professor Longbottom spoke "Now as I call your name please step forward to be sorted." Looking out at the group of students he started. Rose zoned out not knowing any of the names that were being called. She just clapped when she heard the people around her clapping. Finally a name she recognized was called. "Goyle, Justin" The young boy from the compartment stepped forward and the hat was barely on his head when it yelled "Slytherin". He hopped off the stool and walked proudly to the table and sat beside the girl that was teasing Catalina.

A few more names were called then it was her cousin's turn. "Potter, Albus" I squeezed his hand and watched him walk up to the stool. The hat took its time judging but Albus' face Rose could tell they were arguing for a good 2 minutes. Professor was about to take the hat off when it yelled… "Slytherin"

Rose's heart dropped her best friend and closest cousin was sorted into Slytherin. She looked into the crowed and caught James' eye he was furious. Albus walked over to the Slytherin table with his head down and sat next to Justin refusing to look up from the table. While she was zoned out again a few more were called including "Malfoy, Scorpius" he was standing very close beside her she hadn't noticed. As he walked passed his hand brushed her and gives her shivers.

Something about him made her wonder if the stories her dad had told her were true. The hat was placed on his head. The hat took it's time once again. It seemed like it was telling Malfoy a story. Then it paused for a moment and yell… "Slytherin"; he slid of the stool and glanced in Roses' direction and looked like he winked at her. And that's what made her sure she was going to do everything in her power to outdo and out score Malfoy.

She was so much in her own thoughts she almost missed her name being called. "Weasley, Rose". She slowly walked up and took the seat and a deep breath in. 'Well another Weasley. Your family must multiply like rabbits.' She giggled to herself and thought 'no there are just a lot of us.' The Sorting Hat said 'now let's start, yes you are the other in the trio; yes you need to be placed in a different house but which one would benefit you the most. You are extremely smart, but I feel you are more brave and you need to be the one to help this work so I will place you, yes that will work out for the best, you will be …' "Gryffindor" the Sorting Hat Shouted.

Rose slid off the stool and walked to sit beside her cousins. "Well that is all the students for this year. Now the Headmistress will make a speech" said Professor Longbottom.

"Good evening Boys and Girls. I will make this short. I want to welcome everyone to another year at Hogwarts. I will remind you that the forbidden forest is off limits and curfew is 9pm unless otherwise stated. Also prefects rounds will be done with other houses but you will stay within years. Also Professor Bryant has agreed to do extra work with each grade on Defense Against the Dark Arts especially the OWL and NEWT students. She is also taking over as the Head of Slytherin house. That means this is Professor Slughorn's last year here so please give him a wonderful last year. Lastly we have a new medwitch Madam Fawley. Now students let's eat." Headmaster Mcgonagall concluded.

The food appeared on the table. But before they were even able to start gathering food the complaining started. "I can't believe that Al is a Slytherin. He can't be." James babbled.

"James dude he's still your brother" said Fred.

"But he chose it. His mind chose it." James voice rose above the loudness of the table. People were beginning to look at them.

Rose couldn't stand it anymore. "James just shut up. Things happen for a reason and though I think it is extremely unfair to be separated from my best friend but I know he hasn't changed. He is still my best friend and your brother." Rose got up and stormed out the Great Hall doors, without even touching the food on her plate. James sat there in aw that his little cousin would say that.

"Mate, you need to go get her and bring her back she has no idea where she is." Fred nudged James.

"Potter, if you don't go get her I will." said Jackson leaning over to the Gryffindor table.

"I don't even know what I did…" James expressed, moving to stand up. He looked at the far table to where his little brother was sitting. "Where is my brother?"