The sudden opening of door surprised us, as I saw the only female witch highlighted in harry potter series even overshadowing lily potter sacrifice. 'The most talent witch of her generation.'-Hermonie Granger.

Hermione had a light complexion, bright brown eyes, lots of bushy brown hair (once described as a "long mane of brown hair") and large front teeth. Not horribly so Like a buck tooth. Overall, she is a cut 11-year-old girl with an insecurity regarding her large teeth on the front. It is not exactly visible until I scrutinized from the lot of mentions in fanfics.

Her eyes took everything in the compartment rapidly and asked us,

"Has anybody seen a toad? Neville lost his."

She possessed a no-nonsense tone of voice. Now that would look stern in adults like McGonagall but for children coming from their peer , it will feel Bossy tone of voice.

"H Hello Daphne, Hello Tracy."

The squeaky voice of Neville came from behind the witch. He is round-faced, short, chubby, and had blond hair. He is also buck-toothed. Well, he paled on seeing the girls beside me.

""Hello Neville""

One cheery and one cold.

I do not need say which is which. Well Hermonie's eyes narrowed at that. Ah, Now I see her dislike to Slytherin came from here. Neville is the pureblood scion of Longbottom house. It is obvious they knew each other from before. Even rest of the purebloods too If I am correct. It must be the bullying from Dark faction's kids coupled with her grandmother's comparison between his father and mother destroyed his confidence and socially stunted him. Now the Longbottom couple, between them has the highest kill count from Dumbledore's side.

Anyways the bullying has left its mark him and Hermonie has seen them. From her own experience, she had supportive friends and lots of talent to build herself up. If Nevilles reaction is same with rest of the would be Slytherins , no wonder she does not like them. The Slytherins are digging up her past trauma.

"It would be best to ask the older years or the professors after the train ride to help find it. I am Arjun Prasad. Nice to meet you."

Well, her embarrassment is evident to everyone as she introduced herself, "I am Hermonie Granger and nice to meet you too. I am sorry about being rude. Some the students are cussing at me for no reason."

Ah! The bias is so strong, even before the sorting has already started. The exchanges between the girls confirmed it.

"Thanks for the advice, there are only few compartments left. We will check them. If we cannot find it, I will ask the seniors. I will meet you guys in Hogwarts."

"Sure, Meet you there."

As I saw the girl go through the hallway, Daphne's voice is heard , "She is a muggleborns."

"So?"

"It will affect you in forming relations in the future."

I give her a smile and say , "Relation with her worth. I will bet you a galleon that she will score better than you."

"You're on."

Well, that hurt her ego. The benefits of future knowledge. In fact, I was deliberate in this attempt. I wanted to arouse her curiosity both towards me and Hermonie. I am not going to lose the connections from ΒΌ of Hogwarts. Her curiosity will make her realize Hermonie's talent. Oh! It is not like they will be friends. Nay, both are proud with completely different circumstances in opposite houses. It is more for their acceptance of me being friends with both. It will start from these two, I can form relations with Harry potter and the Slytherin house. Even Draco Malfoy too. The Malfoys form the foundation of their house and have been mercantile in nature. They are businessmen with deals to Politicians, working as hands behind the government.

I am surprised that most fanfic either make an enemy of one of them or both sometimes. With the canon knowledge it is easy to become a close friend to both in transparent manner. Both are similar in the fact they had no genuine friends from before Hogwarts. One Spoiled beyond words, drowning from his parents' affection and other abuse from lack of affection.

Crabbe and Goyle , they are from the Malfoy's servant house. Apparently, that is a thing in wizarding world. Though the price for the Malfoys is that they are responsible for their protection and safety for their best of abilities in exchange for loyalty.

The rest of the trip was uneventful, until we arrived at Hogsmeade station.

"Firs' years over here."

The half giant of Hogwarts and the kindest according to the canon knowledge. With a thing for XXXXX class beasts and belief that they are harmless to others as they are to him.

"Arry, Ello there."

"Hagrid!" A scrawny kid with black hair waved at the half giant and hugged him.- Harry potter , the hero around which the world is going to run around for the next seven years.

Hundreds of sounds made by the excited students made even the half giants voice undistinguishable. We followed him as he guided us towards the lake.

"No more than four boats".

I sat with my two new friends, joined by a slender boy with sleek white-blond hair, cold grey eyes, a pale complexion and sharp, pointed features. Now I am reminded of the proverb I read somewhere, "Talk of the Devil, He appears."

Draco Malfoy

The schoolyard rival of Harry potter. Talented, rich, and currently the student whose father has the most political power. As long we remove exceptions like Voldemort or Dumbledor, whose prowess in magic is unrivalled, Lucius Malfoy is the most powerful person in Britain now.

He greeted both the girls and looked at me,

"Hello, I am Draco Malfoy. Scion of house Malfoy."

"Hello, I am Arjun Prasad."

Draco's eyes narrowed at that. Again. Seriously, these would -be -Slytherins are trained too much by their parents in politics. The girls, now this guy is also cross referencing the pureblood list or something. The only thing stopping him from asking is the girls' association with me and the Off chance that I may be from a new pureblood family.

Shortly after, the majestic castle came into view on the huge rocks above the Black Lake. The black starry sky, along with the well-lit castle and their reflection on the lake, made sure this view was imprinted onto all who took a glimpse at it. The first years were entranced by its beauty, even those who lived in luxurious manors; none can compare to such an ancient building.

We soon found ourselves in front of a black-haired witch in emerald, green robes. She had a stern face, making the first thoughts of any who saw her that she must not be cross.

"The firs' years, Professor McGonagall." Said Hagrid.

"Thank you, Hagrid, I will take them from here." She nodded at him and escorted them into the entrance hall.

The stone walls were lit with flaming torches like the ones at Gringotts, the ceiling was too high to make out, and a magnificent marble staircase facing them led to the upper floors.

We followed Professor McGonagall across the flagged stone floor. I could hear the drone of hundreds of voices from a doorway to the right -the rest of the school must already be here - but Professor McGonagall showed the first years into a small, empty chamber off the hall. Soon everyone crowded in, standing closer together than they would usually have done, peering about nervously.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Professor McGonagall. "The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is an especially important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your house dormitory, and spend free time in your house common room.

"The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each house has its own noble history, and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your house points, while any rule breaking will lose house points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup, a great honor. I hope each of you will be a credit to whichever house becomes yours.

"The Sorting Ceremony will take place in a few minutes in front of the rest of the school. I suggest you all smarten yourselves up as much as you can while you are waiting."

Her eyes lingered for a moment on Neville's cloak, which was fastened under his left ear, and on Ron's smudged nose. Harry nervously tried to flatten his hair.

"I shall return when we are ready for you," said Professor McGonagall. "Please wait quietly."

I waited to watch the reactions of others, my boatmates have their emotions masked looking around. Though Tracy and Draco failed in hiding their nervousness.

I soon saw Harry Potter with Ronald Weasley, telling them they'd have to fight a troll to be sorted. Neville Longbottom was visibly shivering with fear. The children were shaking in fear at that.

I replied lazily, "That would be idiotic, and we will be dead. Considering there are lot of alive students. It seems you were pranked by your brothers."

I saw Ron blushing from embarrassment. Well, he is insecure about his siblings each special and talented compared to his plain self.

"He didn't know about that ; I too would have believed that."

Ah! Mr. Savior is already protective of Ron. I just shook my head, noticing Draco making his way here. Probably to antagonize them for insults in the train. Now I don't want that.

"I am saying that because others were shaking from fear especially the muggleborns. I know about the feeling of being pranked by my elder brother and it's embarrassing. And I am sorry about that Ron."

I continue saying to hurry as I made my way back, "You lot to live up too. See you, 'Mr. Savior'"

I intercepted Draco and made way back to the girls as I heard his questions, "Why are you talking to Wesley and Potter?"

Now I saw the spoiled brat. It seems the other 2 boys are the red buttons to push for him to break out his manners and politics engrained into him.

I just laughed and said, "You will know in the future."