Hey guys it's me again! Sorry about the late update. Like seriously it's been forever. Goodness I need to get with the program. Anyways updates will now come regularly, from every week to every other week.

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Chapter 2

"This way," said Professor Seltar. She led them to the lake. "Four to a boat!" she shouted.

Two people entered the boat after Slizz and Lave. "Rose Weasley," said one of the girls, shaking their hands, "daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."

"Alice Weasley," said the other girl. "Daughter of George Weasley and Angelina Johnson." She shook their hands as well.

"Sliserah Malfoy. You can call me Slizz."

"Lavender Longbottom, but you can me Lave."

"Which house do you want to be in?" asked Rose. "I myself hope for Ravenclaw."

"Gryffindor," said Rose.

"Slytherin," said Slizz and Lave together.

"Hogwarts castle straight ahead!" shouted Professor Seltar from the front boat.

And there it was. The resounding sound of gasps floated from every boat. The castle seemed to shine in the fading light of dusk. One large side window revealed what appeared to be the Great Hall, decked with sparkling candles floating in the air. As the boats docked the students were eager to disembark and see the magnificent sight up close.

Slizz, Rose, Lave, and Alice all walked toward the castle. As the climbed the stairs a girl bounded up to them. She had billowing clouds of red hair that shone blindingly in the twilight. Her shrewd black eyes gleamed angrily; she was in a huff. "How stupid! I won't be in Hufflepuff. That idiot boy! All my family has been in Gryffindor and that's where I'm going!" Her demeanor changed as she spied the girls. "Rose! Alice! Hi! I didn't see you on the train. Oh, and you've got friends!" Hi, my name's Anna Weasley, daughter of Percy Weasley and Penelope Clearwater," she said, shaking their hands enthusiastically. "What are your names?" she asked bubbily.

"Sliserah Malfoy."

"Lavender Longbottom."

"But call them Slizz and Lave," Alice asserted.

"Okay," said Anna. "Oh, I've got a new friend too."

"Hello," said a girl who stood next to Anna. She was tall and strong-looking with wide shoulders and a square jaw. Despite this she was strikingly beautiful. She had silver-white hair cut in layers that stopped under her chin. She wore a black dress under her black robes, and what appeared to be an obsidian amulet draped about her neck. "I'm Maya," she said. "No need to introduce yourself, I heard. Hope to see you in Slytherin. And Anna," here she winked at the other girls, making Rose's spine tingle, "There is nothing wrong with Hufflepuff. They're all extremely loyal."

Anna started to speak, but a wizard appeared out of nowhere at the top of the stairs. He was tall and wore a long beard. "This way to the Great Hall," he said in a thundering voice.

As they climbed the steps Slizz whispered to Maya, "I know you," she said. "Your father was one of my father's best friends, Goyle. I'm afraid I don't know your mother, though."

"That's Gregory Goyle to you," replied Maya haughtily. And no, you don't know my mother."

Slizz laughed. "Perfect. I've met someone just as sarcastic as myself."