September 1st, 2017: The Great Hall

Getting to Hogwarts was just like everyone described. Once you get off the train all the first years go over to a dock. There they would get into boats with one small lantern at the front. It was dark so the only way to see what comes next is Hogwarts. Once they got into the castle they were led by other students to the great hall. Everyone was silent walking up the grand staircase. Professor Longbottom was waiting right before the entrance to the Great Hall. Neville was a friend of the Potter’s and Weasley’s. They all knew him as Uncle Neville.

"Freddie, Albus, Rose, are you ready?" Neville says.

"Of course Uncle Neville" Freddie said.

The doors opened without flaw. The Great Hall was lined with students, and candles floated around the room. All the teachers sat on a long table that was slightly raised. Professor Slughorn who was late tripped on the platform getting to his seat. After guiding the students to the front Neville joined the rest of the staff at the table.

After a few moments, the Headmistress stood in front of a podium. She loudly stated.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. Both new and old students. I am your headmistress McGonagall. The sorting ceremony will begin shortly. An announcement from Mr. Finch, Please stop putting toilet paper on my door and my bed and my own toilet. Well now back to the ceremony. Professor Flitwick will call out your name, you will step up to the Sorting Hat and be sorted. Once you have been sorted go to the corresponding table and receive your tie".

Rose and Harper talked but Albus looked nervous. Freddie tried to calm him down but it didn’t work. Luckily their names were at the end of the list.

"Potter, Albus"

"Your turn Albie," Freddie says.

"See you at the Gryffindor table" Albus replied sarcastically.

"A Potter," The Sorting Hat said. "Slytherin!"

Everyone was shocked. Albus walked slowly to the Slytherin table. He sat alone. Freddie tried to go to him but Rose stopped her.

“It’s okay Dom’s got him now,” Rose said, trying to reassure Freddie.

A few more names were called but all Freddie and Rose could think about was Albus and how he was doing.

"Thomas, Harper"

"Your dad was a troublemaker, and your other dad was smart, I say Ravenclaw!"

"Gryffindor"

"Hufflepuff"

"Slytherin"

"Ravenclaw"

"Gryffindor"

"Hufflepuff"

"Finally, Weasley, Fredrica"

"Red hair, brave, smart like your dad, and your mother...well Ravenclaw suits you best"

"YAY" Victoire Weasley yelled from the Ravenclaw table. "Sorry..." She said loudly.

Freddie walked over with happiness, she wasn't alone, she had a new friend and one of her cousins in Ravenclaw.

“Weasley, Rose”

“Ah, the daughter of two strong heroes. Two strong Gryfindors. Well, I have to put you in Gryffindor then.

Rose took one look at the table and walked over with purpose. Most Weasley’s were Gryffindors so she didn’t stick out like Freddie or Albus.

Dinner

"So are you happy to be in Ravenclaw?" Victoire asked.

"It gives Uncle Harry one more reason to hate me but yeah," Freddie said.

"Uncle Harry doesn't hate you," Victoire reassured Freddie.

"He does I just don't know why"

“Well, you have four months till you have to see him. “Vic said while eating some soup.

“Do you think Albie will be okay?” Freddie asked Vic.

“He will be fine, Dominique is, so he will be too.”

“I know but, he looked so sad,” Freddie said, trying to see Albus over the crowd of heads.

“Freddie, it’s okay. Being a Slytherin won’t change who he is” Victoire said.

After dinner, Freddie tried to talk to Albus but he wouldn't even look at her. Walking in the other direction. Freddie tried to see where he was going. Maybe to find Dominique but Professor Flitwick stopped her before she could get far.

"Weasley let’s go, right now," Professor Flitwick said. "It's time for the tour of Hogwarts"

Ravenclaw Dormitory

Hogwarts was beautiful, paintings and sculptures lined the walls. The Ravenclaw dormitory was in one of the towers. Across the school from the Gryffindor dormitory.

"Now that everyone has seen Hogwarts it's time for bed. You do have classes tomorrow, breakfast starts at 6:00 and ends at 7:30. Be there before the food runs out." Professor Flitwick said before leaving the dormitory for the night.”