The Boy Who Lived (Harry Potter AU)

Chapter 14

The train soon came to a stop at Hogsmeade station.
The Prefect's got down and opened the carriage doors. Everyone crammed the last of the sweets into their robes and they got of. Hermione's hand found Harry's, a comforting movement that they'd had from years incase either of them were nervous. Harry squeezed her hand in reply as she felt a warmth going through her. The duo were standing like that waiting for their friends, when they heard a voice, " Firs' years over here. Firs' years over here." They turned to see Hagrid. "Hagrid!" Exclaimed both the children. "Alrig' there you two? Where's the rest?" He asked. "We're waiting for them. Ah here they are." Said Hermione. As they saw Ron, Draco, Neville and Daphne untangle themselves from the crowd and join them. "Where were you?" Asked Both Hermione and Daphne at the same time. "Looking for you." They replied in sync. Shaking their heads the boys led the way to the boats. "No more than 4 to a boat." Called out Hagrid. The face of the six fell. "Don't worry we'll see you at the castle. Come on Mogul." Said Draco. The remaining four found a boat for themselves and sat in it. "Everyone for a boat? Alrig' then. Forward." Said Hagrid and the boats moved forward. Everyone looked amazed at the sudden magic. "You'll get your first look of Hogwarts right now." Said Hagrid. There was a sudden "Ooh." As the castle came into view.
A warm feeling passed through Harry as he saw the castle. He saw Hermione looking at him curiously. He smiled back at her and thought back," Later." She smiled in return.
The boats reached the dock and everyone alighted. After which the doors opened and Hagrid said," The Firs' years Professor McGonagall." The first years followed Professor McGonagall up. She led them through the doors of the Great Hall.
Standing in front of them was a three legged stool and an old patched hat.
The hat broke out in a song.

"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 smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats 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'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!"

Everyone applauded for the hat.
"Now when I call your name, you'll come forward and put on the hat and you will be sorted." Said Professor McGonagall.
"Abbot, Hannah"
"Hufflepuff"
"Greengrass, Hermione"
"Griffindor"
"Greengrass, Daphne"
"Ravenclaw"
"Longbottom, Neville"
"Griffindor"
"Malfoy, Draco"
"Griffindor"
"Nott, Theodore"
"Slytherin"
"Oswald, Jake"
"Hufflepuff"
"Patil, Parvati"
"Griffindor"
"Patil, Padma"
"Ravenclaw"
"Parkinson, Pansy"
"Slytherin"
"Potter, Harry"
"Griffindor"
Here the Weasley twins started yelling," WE GOT POTTER. WE GOT POTTER!"
"Sanctum, Theodore"
"Slytherin"
"Weasley, Ronald"
"Griffindor"

And finally the last student "Zabini, Blaise" was sorted into Slytherin when Dumbledore stood up and said," Let the Feast begin."
And food filled the plates, and everyone started eating. Harry asked Percy who was the Prefect that year," Perce. Who's the professor sitting next to Uncle Sev?" "Oh that's professor Quirrel. He teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts. Bit of a joke really. Talk to the twins, I'm sure they have some memorable things to tell you. I mean I pranked him once, but he got so scared that he ended up in Hospital Wing. Also you can never see him without his turban." "Oh okay. I'll ask the twins more about him." Said Harry laughing. "Wait a minute Perce. You said that you pranked a Professor! Who are you and what have you done to our Percy?" Asked Ron and Draco shocked. Everyone on the table laughed. "So Jester, Asena's in Ravenclaw." Said Neville. "What are you implying Mogul? Joker and I know where the Ravenclaw Tower is." Said Fred with a grin. "And also Mogul. I noticed that Empress is not here." Said George with a smirk. Neville's face turned red with embarrassment, while the others laughed.
After dinner, Professor Dumbledore got up and said," Time for a few announcements and then the Prefects will lead you to your rooms. The Forbidden Forest is out of bounds to all students. And a few of our older students should know as well. There's no magic allowed in the corridors. According to Mr Filch, our Caretaker, there are 248 items which are banned in the school, the full list is displayed outside his office. Also the third floor corridor is out of bounds to all students who do not wish to die a painful death. That said, let's sing the school song. Everyone pick up your favorite tune and begin." He waved his wand and ribbons shot out of his wand and made the lyrics.

Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald,
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling,
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest
And learn until our brains all rot.

Only the Weasley twins were left singing at a funeral March tune, the last few words of which Professor Dumbledore conducted with his wand.
"Okay. Off you trot."
"First years follow me please." Said Percy Commandingly.
He led them all the way to the seventh floor where there was a portrait of a lady in a pink dress. "Okay everyone, this is the entrance to our common room. Kindly do not tell the other houses where it is. That's the official statement. The unofficial statement is that don't get caught when you bring other students over here. So the password is Caput Draconis." The lady nodded and opened the door. All the other first years went in while Harry waited out. "Aren't you coming in Aztec?" Asked Draco and Ron. "Nah. I want to meet someone special." Replied Harry. "Ooh, does Snow know?" Asked Neville. "Yes she does. Y'all can wait if you want too." Said Harry. The four boys waited while the door closed. "Hello Marianne. How're you?" Harry asked the Fat Lady. "You're the 7th person to know my name, young man. Strangest thing is that you remind me of 2 of the people. James Potter and Lily Evans." Said the Lady. "They're my parents." Said Harry. "And these are my friends Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom and Draco Malfoy." "Oh I know all your parents too. Great people and good friends. So little Potter, Weasley, Longbottom and Malfoy better get in, the Prefect is waiting for you." Said Marianne. The four boys went in and they saw Percy and Hermione waiting for them. "Where were you?" Asked Percy. "Meeting a special lady." Replied Harry. "Cheating on my already, Mr Potter?" Asked Hermione with a fake glare. "Oh you hurt me Ms Greengrass." Said Harry dramatically placing his hand on the other side of his heart. " Your heart is on the other side Aztec." Said Neville. The rest were laughing at his antics. "Oh I don't know Mogul. I think Snow might have done something to it." Said Harry dead serious. "That's it. No writing to Sirius for a week and no pranks." Said Hermione. All the four boys looked at her shocked. "Did I hear my name?" Came Sirius's voice from Harry's pocket. Harry removed the package from his robe pocket and opened it. Into the mirror he could see his Father and Sirius. "Oh hey Dad, Uncle Pads. Hermione's mad at you Uncle Pads. Said she was grounding me from writing to you and pranking anyone." Said Harry. "Hermione how could you?" Said Sirius and fake fainted. "Sooo, is that the Griffindor common room I see?" Asked James. "Yes Dad. Dragon, Mogul, Hound, Snow and I." Said Harry. "What about Daphne?" "She's in Ravenclaw, Uncle James." Said Hermione. Sirius stopped pretending that he fainted and jumped up at hearing that Harry was in Griffindor. "Well done Prongslet. So proud of you." He said, fake crying. "I'll let the rest know. You get some sleep. Brace yourself for lots of letters tomorrow. Goodnight." Said James and the mirror went blank. The rest bid everyone goodnight and went to the dorms leaving Harry and Hermione alone. "So future Mrs Potter, am I still grounded?" Asked Harry with a smirk. "No Mr Potter. You're not." Said Hermione. "You can't smirk your way out of trouble Everytime Aztec." She said with pout. "That's the fun part Snow." Said Harry. "Goodnight Harry." Said Hermione with a shake of her head. "Goodnight Hermione." Said Harry kissing her forehead.