New Generation HP pt.2

As the children entered the dining hall, the older students stared and waved at the eleven year olds. The first years waved back, grinning at friends and older siblings. They crowded together, staring up at the enchanted ceiling, watching as stars seemed to fly across it. Friends grabbed hands, comforting each other while they waited to be sorted. Albus stood between Rose and Olivia, both of them gripping his hands. Scorpious stood on Rose’s other side, and she was squeezing his elbow so hard it hurt. The sorting hat was placed on a stool and said its speech:

Come young witches and wizards, and I’ll tell you what you seek.
Don’t be frightened of my holes and voice.
You seem surprised that I can speak!

Bold and daring Gryffindors hold their heads up high,
No matter what the pain or peril,
They’ll always be ready to stand by your side!

Sweet and kindly Hufflepuffs offer help to those in need,
Their kind words and actions never end,
They will always assist when it comes to a kind deed!

Brainy and witty Ravenclaws always rise above the rest,
They seem to draw on their endless knowledge,
To help them pass a difficult test!

Sly and quick Slytherins challenge us all,
With their quick wit and sharp tounges,
Their cunning will make you fall!

Try me on and I’ll tell you exactly where you belong!


“Abbot, Casey!” An old white-haired witch called. A small dirty blonde-haired girl came forward, trembling.

“We’ve got a while until our names are called.” Scorpious whispered to Albus and Rose. Olivia was pale, and she shook a little.

“Yes, but out of us four, I have to go first.” Olivia whispered, now shaking so badly that Albus was shaking along with her. Albus held her arm and she stopped shaking slightly. The alphabet flew by quickly. After a boy named Charlie Longsome, Olivia was called.

“Lovegood, Olivia.” Professor McGonagall called, motioning for her to sit on the stool. Olivia squeezed Albus’ hand and walked shaking up to the stool. Professor McGonagall smiled lightly at her, and placed the hat on her blonde wavy-haired head. The hat seemed to be contemplating something, and then yelled, “GRYFFINDOR!!” Olivia’s face lit up with a huge smile as the blank patch on her chest suddenly had the Gryffindor Lion roaring on it. The Gryffindors were on their feet, cheering. Even Olivia’s brother was cheering, though she had not been put in his house. After a few more names in the L’s, Scorpious was called.

“Malfoy, Scorpious!” Professor McGonagall’s voice rang out over the hall. It was so silent; you would have thought someone had frozen the entire school. Scorpious walked, frightened, up to the stool. Professor McGonagall placed the hat on his head. Scorpious sat their longer than anyone had, shivering and pleading with the hat. The hat listened to his pleas, and then yelled, “GRYFFINDOR!!!!!” Scorpious froze. The entire hall was staring at him. The Slytherins slumped in their seats, shocked that they had lost a Malfoy. No one was clapping and Olivia looked around, appalled. She stood up and clapped vigorously, stomping her feet and slamming her hands together. Her brother followed in suit. Soon enough, the entire Gryffindor and Hufflepuff tables were clapping. Scorpious stumbled down the step and fell into a seat next to Olivia. He was crying. Olivia rapped her arm around his thin, shaking shoulders. The older students near him were patting his back, trying to comfort him. They had to continue with the sorting ceremony. Albus thought, if a Malfoy gets into Gryffindor and I don’t my family will disown me!  The remaining letters flew by, and Rose held even tighter to Albus’ hand. Finally Professor McGonagall called, “Potter, Albus!” Every head in the hall swiveled to look at him. They had already seen one son of Harry Potter sorted into Gryffindor. Which house would get the second? Albus walked up to the stool. Hagrid waved at him and then Albus turned to face the school. The hat was barely on his head when it screamed, “GRYFFINDOR!!!” Albus leapt up and burst into laughter. He ran down the steps and flung himself into the waiting crowd of screaming Gryffindors.

“THREE POTTERS IN A ROW!!!!” They were chanting. The teachers laughed along with the rest of the hall. Now Rose was left among the few children still standing there.

“I hope she gets in our house too.” Olivia mouthed to Albus over Scorpious’ head. He was still hiding his face in his arms. Albus patted his back until Rose’s name was called.

“Weasley, Rose!” Professor McGonagall yelled. Rose walked forward. The hat eyed her.

“Another Weasley? Where to put you, where to put you…” The hat trailed off, deep in thought. Rose was shaking, staring up at the hat as if it could here her thoughts.

“RAVENCLAW!” The hat burst out. Rose smiled and ran to Victorie who was on her feet clapping. Once she reached the table, she waved sadly at Albus and Olivia.

“I’ll be in your classes.” She mouthed. The last of the children were sorted and all the students sat down. Professor McGonagall stood up. It was her duty as Headmistress to announce teaching changes and welcome the new students.

“Welcome back and welcome to you new students. I don’t wish to put off dinner, as I know many of you haven’t eaten much today. I do have to announce your new teachers,  as you know, we had to find a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, as Professor Chang just recently got married; therefore Theodore Lupin shall be teaching in her stead. Victorie’s eyes widened as she stared at Teddy, who took a low bow next to Professor McGonagall. He winked at her and Rose.

“I guess Teddy forgot to mention he was going to teach.” Albus whispered to Olivia.

“Is he her boyfriend?” Olivia asked, noticing how Victorie’s cheeks suddenly matched the color of her hair. Albus nodded. Professor McGonagall continued, “our only other teaching change is this: our old potions teacher, Professor Slughorn, has finally retired. He is over 95 years old, and doesn’t see it fit to continue teaching. He is being replaced by one of our ghosts, who was an excellent potions master in his time. Please, if you have problems with ghosts, don’t take his classes. Our new potions teacher is Severus Snape. That is all, please enjoy your dinner.” Foods magically appeared on the plates and on the table, but Albus, Scorpious, and Olivia were too shocked to eat.

“THE Severus Snape? The one I’m named after?” Albus asked, utterly shocked.

“Well,” Olivia reasoned, “she did say he was a ghost.” Scorpious was still moping. Olivia poked his arm.

“Care for some pudding?” Olivia asked, pushing a large bowl of chocolate pudding towards Scorpious. He stared at the pudding for a moment, and then grabbed his spoon. He was eating so fast Olivia and Albus were afraid that he was going to take someone’s eye out. Scorpious finished the pudding within seconds.

“Is there any more of that?” Scorpious asked breathlessly. Olivia and Albus pushed their servings toward him.

“Why aren’t you guys eating?? It tastes great!” Scorpious asked, spooning more pudding into his mouth.

“I kinda lost my appetite.” Olivia said honestly. Albus laughed as Scorpious frowned at her.  The food disappeared quickly and the prefects stood up to show the children to their houses. Olivia noticed a note hovering above her head. She reached up and grabbed it.

Dearest Liv,
I am so proud that you made it into Gryffindor. It’s a wonderful house to be in. I only wish you were in my house so that I could show you around. I hope you have some classes with me. Watch out for the boys, they’re going to need your help. Mum would be so proud!

    Much love,
         Colin.

P.S. A Miss Rose Weasley congratulates you as well. She sends hugs to you, Albus, and Scorpious.
Olivia squished the note in a hug. Colin grinned at her from across the hall. Rose waved at her again before following Victorie to their common room. The new Gryffindors followed the prefects to their common room. The Fat Lady smiled kindly at them.

“Password?” The Fat Lady asked.   

“Mandrakes.” The prefect said calmly. He turned to face the new students as the portrait hole swung open. “If you forget the password, wait until I or one of the other prefects comes along to open the door. Or, get one of your friends who have half a brain to remember it for you.” The prefect said rudely.  The first years shared insulted glances as they entered the common room.

“My dad and mum lived here! This is so awesome!” Albus whispered to Scorpious and Olivia. Another prefect stepped forward.

“You’ll have to excuse Jacob, his girlfriend just dumped him. My name is Emma, and I am one of the other prefects. If you ever need help getting around the castle, just find me. It will be no problem.” Emma said, beaming kindly at the new students. As the children cleared out of the common room to go to their dormitories, Olivia tapped Emma politely on the shoulder. Emma turned around and smiled at the younger girl.

“Do you know my brother? Colin Lovegood?” Olivia asked. Emma flushed and nodded.

“Why do you ask? Has he spoken of me?” Emma asked, her cheeks turning redder by the moment.

“Oh yes, often. I think he quite fancies you.” Olivia said dreamily, smiling at Emma. Emma blushed deeper and giggled.

“I’m Olivia by the way. Nice to meet you, the famous Emma.” Olivia said, grinning. Emma shook her hand.

“He talks about you a lot too, Olivia. I’m glad you’re in my house.” Emma said, hugging Olivia sisterly. Emma made sure the younger girl made it up to her dormitory before letting herself to a little jig.

Scorpious and Albus put their stuff in trunks next to each other. All the other boys had introduced themselves to Albus, but ignored Scorpious. Albus kept introducing them to Scorpious, but they drew away from him like he was about to curse them on the spot. The other boys crowded in the other corner of the room, whispering to each other. Scorpious kept staring at the ground, wishing he could disappear into the floor. Albus flopped down on Scorpious’ bed.

“Oh don’t listen to those idiots, Scorp. They’re just afraid of a little change, that’s all. I’m sure they’ll warm up to you.” Albus said comfortingly, patting Scorpious on the back. Scorpious looked miserably at his friend.

“I shouldn’t be here!” Scorpious said crossly. Albus’ eyebrows knitted together.

“Oi! Just because his father was in Slytherin doesn’t make him any less a Gryffindor than us!” Albus shouted angrily. The other boys looked shamefacedly at the floor. James knocked on the door.

“Go to sleep, Al. You’re going to need your rest for the first day.” James said to Albus. Albus nodded. James gave him a quick hug and walked out. The boys climed in bed and went to sleep. Scorpious stayed awake for a while, listening to everyone else’s breathing. When he finally dozed off, his dream was more disturbing than being awake.

“But I should be in Slytherin!” Scorpious whispered, glaring up at the hat.

“Foolish child, you are much too brave to be a Slytherin.” The hat hissed back.

“My father was in Slytherin and he’s brave!” Scorpious yelled indignantly. The hat chuckled.

“Yes, but within you beats the heart of a true Gryffindor. I cannot change what I see and you cannot change what you are.”

“But-!” Scorpious protested, but the Hat interrupted him by yelling,

“GRYFFINDOR!!” The silence was roaring in his ears. Gryffindor? How could he, a Malfoy, be in Gryffindor? What will Dad say? A person coughed, somewhere far from him. He saw Olivia stand up angrily and clap. He saw her brother join her; Colin, right? He saw Rose and Albus jumping up and down to be seen, they were clapping as well. He made his way, dazed, down the steps and proceeded to burst into tears. Why the hell am I crying? Through his tears, he saw Olivia’s eyes widen. She threw her arms around him in a hug, similar to the way a sister would.

“Why are you crying?” She whispered to him. Scorpious’ answer was coming out in squeaks and sobs. She rubbed his shoulder and a while later he heard Albus’ name being called. When his house was announced, the entire hall burst into cheers. Why am I so different from him? Why do people hate me before they know me?<i>