The Hogwarts Express.

Hermoine is shocked and asks."Do you hate your siblings?"Danny and Ron burst out laughing. Danny says."I love Jazz. And I'm sure that Ron loves his brothers too." Ron then adds."It's just not fun. To be compared to your other siblings all the time."

Danny says."My parents and uncle were great. But there was one teacher. Mr lancer. Who always seemed to enjoy tormenting me that I could not live up to Jazz academically. Oh, Mr Fenton, Why can't you be more like your sister? The example of what a student should be. I, for one. I'm glad to be rid of him."

Hermoine looks shocked and asks."Why would a teacher do such a thing?" Danny replies."Some. Kind of motivation? Personal Bias? Lancer favors the football team. And The perfect academic students. They can get away with anything the rest of us he comes down on twice as hard."

Danny then changes the subject by asking."So, have either of you successfully tried Magic?" Just as danny finishes his question, a boy opens the door. And asks."Have any of you seen a toad? I can't seem to find mine anywhere."

Danny says."You might want to check your hoodie. It seems to have a stowaway." The boy looks. And says."Thank you, I'm Neville, Neville Longbottom." Danny Replies."Daniel Fenton, but please call me Danny." Hermoine introduces herself next."I'm Hermoine Granger. Nice to meet you, Neville." And then Ron introduces himself." I'm Ron, Ron Weasley."

Danny then asks."Why dont you sit down, Neville?" Hermoine and Ron nod. And Neville happily joins them. Neville says."My cage broke down. That's why Trevor keeps escaping." Hermoine says."I can Fix it For you." she pulls out her wand and says."Reparo." Neville's cage fixes itself. And Neville Puts Trevor back in his cage. And he says."Thanks."

Hermoine says."I tried a few simple spells. But they all worked for me. What about the rest of you?" Danny pulls out his wand and says."Lumos." And a small light appears on the top of his wand. Danny says."It took me a few tries, But I got it to work in the end." Ron says."Mom would not let me practice at home." And Neville says."I did not practice any magic either."

The door opens, and a kind woman and a cart full of snacks are in the opening. she Asks."Anything of the trolleys, dears?" Ron says."No thanks, im all set." Neville says."No thanks, im good too." Danny says."I like a bit of everything, enough for four, please." Danny pays the trolly witch and Shares the candy with the others.

And despite Hermoine's insistence that she won't have any. The eleven-year-old girl inside of her wins in the end. Time passes, and the Hogwarts Express is moving on.

Suddenly, the door opens. And Draco asks."Is there anyone Named Daniel Fenton in here?" Danny says."You found him. How can I help you?" Draco says."Some Wizarding families are better than others, Fenton. You dont want to make friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."

Danny replies."Please tell me what makes you think Im the right sort?" Draco awsners."My family was there too. And my mother saw you emerge from the vaults with a Seizable bag of Gold. Therefore, you have at least some Prominent magical ancestors." Danny then asks."And what is wrong with my friends here?"

Draco says."A Mudblood, A Squib, and A Blood traitor. These are not the kind of people. People like us associate with."

Danny replies coldly."Get out, now." Draco says."You heard him. You losers get out." Danny says."Oh no, not them you." Draco says, surprised."Why me, Fenton?" Danny awsers."I did not travel 4,455.06 miles to exchange American Dash Baxter with his English counterpart. And I Know About your belief system. And I must say. I dont care for it at all. So get out and go annoy someone else."

Draco storms off and says."You pay for this, Fenton." Danny sarcastically replies while rolling with his eyes."Oh no, Im so scared." He closes the compartment. And he sees that Ron, Neville, and Hermoine are laughing.

Ron says."Danny mate, that was bloody brilliant." Danny looks shocked and says."Ron, dont look now. But you have company." And Danny Points to a rat eating out of a bag of candy on Ron's lap. Ron says."That is Scabbers. Pathetic, isn't he? Want to see a Spell that turns Him Yellow?"

Danny says."Sure, that sounds awesome." Ron says."Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, Turn this stupid, fat rat yellow." But nothing happens. And Hermoine says."Are you sure that's a real spell? It's not very good. Is it? I tried a few spells, but they all worked for me." Rons thinks to himself."Danny is a nice bloke. And Neville is alright, too. But Hermoine? I hope im Not in the same house as her."

Hermoine says."What if we are not in the same house?" Danny replies."I dont care about stuff like that. I would still be friends with you guys." Hermoine then says."What house do you all think that you will end up with." Ron says."My whole family is in Gryffindor, But I Suppose Ravenclaw would not be too bad either."

Hermoine says."I think Gryffindor is the best. After all, Dumbledore himself was in Gryffindor." Neville then says."I like to be Gryffindor. But I probably end up in Hufflepuff." Danny says."As long as I dont end up with British Baxter, im good." An announcer says."We will be arriving in thirty minutes."

Danny says."I guess it's time to change into our uniforms." Danny, Ron, And Neville give Hermoine some privacy. And after she finished changing. She does the same for the boys.

The train arrives at Hogsmeade station.

The four friends get out. And they hear a voice say."First years over here." They see a giant of a man waving his hands. And he says."Follow me." They arrive at a dock. And the man says."No more than four a boat." The four all sit in the same boat and are amazed by the castle.

Hogwarts castle.

They walk into the entrance hall and see McGonagall waiting for them.

The man says."Here are the first years, Professor McGonagall." McGonagall says."Thank you, Hagrid. I will take it from here.

Welcome to Hogwarts."

McGonagall continues explaining. "The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly. But before you take your seats in the Great Hall. You all, will be sorted. Into one of the four houses."

She finishes Her explanation." The four houses are. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each house has produced outstanding witches and wizards. Your triumphs will earn you points, While any rule-breaking will lose them. The house with the most points at the end of the year wins the house cup. I shall return when we are ready for you. Please wait quietly."

Ron says to Danny."I heard it's a kind of test. It's supposed to be painful." Danny asks."Who told you that?" Ron says."My brother George." Danny asks."The one who gave you the spell?" Ron nods, and Danny says."I think he was messing with you."

Suddenly, a couple of ghosts emerge. And they are arguing. The short ghost, who looks like a monk, says."Forgive and forget. I say we give Peeves a second chance."

The other ghost replies."My dear Friar. Have we not given Peeves enough chances? He is not even really a ghost. I say what are you doing here?"

The ghost monk smiles and says." Look, new students are about to be sorted! I hope to see you in Hufflepuff. My old house, you know."

McGonagall returns and says."We are ready for you now." She leads the first year into the great hall. And Hermoine says."I read a book about this. The ceiling is enchanted to resemble the night sky."

They stop, and Danny sees an old hat. Who suddenly starts to sing.

"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,

But don't judge on what you see,

I'll eat myself if you can find

A hat smarter than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,

Your top hats are sleek and tall,

For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat

And I can cap them all.

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 have 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 folk use any means

To achieve their ends.

Don't be afraid! And Put me on.

And don't get in a flap!

You're in safe hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

(The song is from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone but slightly adjusted.)

The great hall starts clapping. And McGonagall says."When you hear your name, Take a seat. And the hat will sort you." She begins naming people and after a few names. McGonagall shouts."Fenton, Daniel." Danny walks up to the chair. And McGonagall puts the hat on.

The hat says in Danny's mind."Well, this is a first. I can't seem to read anything at all. Could you lower your shields, please? Danny replies."Not happing." The sorting hat asks."Dont you trust me?" Danny says."No, I dont. Now sort me." The hat says."I can't do that until you lower your shields." They keep arguing for a long time.

Danny says."Im not lowering my shields. So I pick for you." The hat says."Mr Fenton, I must read you to sort you." Danny says."Fine, I leave." The sorting hat relents and says."Fine, what do you pick? Mr Fenton." Danny replies."The house I choose is.." And The hat says."Better be Slytherin."

Danny walks over to the Slytherin table and Meets Marcus Flint, who says."I have never seen such a long sorting before." Danny says." Sorry, Me and the Hat could not agree on where I should go."

Flashback to the debate.

Sorting hat."Let me sort you." Danny says."Go ahead, but im not letting you read me." Sorting hat."Come on." Danny says."Not a chance."

End flashback.

To Danny's disappointment, Ron, Neville, and Hermoine Joined Gryffindor instead. And to make matters worse. Draco joined Slytherin as well.

Draco says."Well, well, Fenton, I guess you regret.." Danny replies."Shut up, Peacock." Draco replies."You can't talk to me in this way." Danny says."What are you going to do about it?" Draco pales and says."My father will..." Danny interrupts him and says."I dont care, just shut up."

Dumbledore stands up and says."Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts. Before we begin our banquet." "I Want To say a few words to you all. Before we start, here they are, Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!"

Danny asks."Is he for real? The guy is nuts." This comment causes most of the Slytherin table to start laughing.

And the feast commences. Danny is enjoying the feast but feels a bit lonely. He looks around and sees Hermoine and Neville waving at him, and Danny waves back.

He looks around again and sees a man with long robes and Dark hair looking at him. Danny chooses to ignore it and continues eating.

After the feast, Dumbledore says."I have a few start-of-term notices I wish to announce. The first years, please note. The Dark Forest is strictly forbidden. to all students. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch, has asked me to remind you that the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death."

The prefects take the younger students back to the Slytherin dormitories. Danny enters the dungeons, and the prefect says."Welcome to Slytherin. Now Professor Snape has to say a few words."

Snape starts to say."Welcome to Slytherin. You have joined the most hated house in Hogwarts. As such, I expect you all to present a united front against the other houses. Any disputes must settled here."

He continues."You will all have a private room. Slytherins are of a higher standard, after all. Here are your schedules. I expect you to be better than dunderheads. So when you get out there, Make Slytherin proud."

Snape leaves, and everyone is talking when Draco says."It's time you learn. To respect your betters, Fenton." Danny laughs and walks up to Draco. Danny then says."Make me."

End of chapter.