"No more than four to a boat!" Bizzaro called pointing the fleets of boat by the shore

Damian and Jon claimed one boat, few others who tried to join them were scared off by the death glares and glowers Damian was giving them. But to Damian's misfortune Bizarro joined them giving both of them a big toothy smile, which Jon returned.

"Forward! " Bizzaro hollered,and the boats started gliding smoothly in lake, Damian was a little bothered about the boat tipping under Bizzaro's weight. He would kill the giant if they drowned in the lake. Todd won't be happy about it but, who cares.

They passed through a tunnel full of ivy to an underground harbour. As soon as they clambered off, Bizzaro knocked on the door which swung open at once.

"These are the first years, professor Prince, " Bizzaro said to the witch who stood there

Diana Prince,head of Gryffinddor,teacher of potions in Hogwarts,she was also another friend of Bruce."I will lead them from here, thank you."

She turned around with a "follow me". She led the students to small empty chamber.

"Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Before we head to Great Hall for start-of-year banquet there are a few things I would like you all to know. Every individual would be sorted in your houses,their names are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin . Your behaviour and discipline will earn your house points and any misbehaviour will lose them. You should also know that you are free to change your seats to sit and mingle with other house in the on exception of start of the year and end of the year meal."

"Any questions?" she asked scanning the faces of the first years,her eyes lingered on Jon and Damian a second more. None came,"Good. Make a line and follow me."

They all scrambled in a line. Damian and Jon almost at the end of. They all followed her to the Great Hall.

The Great Hall was illuminated brightly by the floating candles hovering over the four long tables where rest of the students eyes followed the first years. Damian spotted Dick,Kory and Stephanie sitting side by side, Dick beamed at him and gave him a tiny wave. Damian rolled his eyes nevertheless gave a minute smile. On the next table Tim was sitting with a bored expression similar to Jason and Artemis on the other hand were looking bored out of their mind.

At the top of the hall there was another long table where all the teachers were sitting.Proffesor Kent gave Jon and him a smile and nod.

Professor Prince put a three legged stool and a pointy hat on top of it as everybody knew it it was the sorting hat . Damian tuned out of the song of the hat in the middle as he knew all the qualities of the hat very well. His gaze went to the high table where the teachers sats. Bizzaro was sitting at end of the table along with Hagrid. He recognised most of the teacher ,Barry Allen, John Jonzz, Clark kent, Zatara,Selina Kyle, Ginny Weasley among a few others and in the middle high chair the head mistress of Hogwarts Minerva McGonagall.

The whole class clapped their hands as the hat finished its song and went silent after bowing to each table. Professor prince started calling names of the parchment.

"Harrington,Beckett"

A boy with curly black hair rushed to take the seat and Professor Prince placed the hat on his head. The hat remained silent for a while, before shouting loud and clear that could be heard from every corner of the Hall.

"RAVENCLAW"

Cheers came from Ravenclaw and the boy joined them on the table.

"Mehra, Maya, " An Asian girl strode to the stool.

"SLYTHERIN" The hat shouted.

Cheers erupted from Slytherin table.

This went on and on. Professor would call their names and the hat will shout their house.

"Kent Jonathan, "

"That's me," Jon almost yelped. He walked to the stool with his stomach in knots. He sat and the professor placed the hat on his head. The hat contemplated for a minute while Professor Clark shifted in his seat.

"HUFFLEPUFF"

Hufflepuff table cheered loudly. Jon's shoulder sagged in relief. He walked to the table with a grin and plopped himself beside Dick who gave a beaming smile.

"Good to have you,kid," Dick leaned a little to carry his voice over the drowning noise.

Jon smiled at him,"Thanks."

"Davis,George," Professor Prince called.

This went on and on for a long time.

"Roth, Rachel."

A girl with short raven hair came forward an sat on the stool. She was sickly pale and solemn,with no emotion on her face.

"SLTYHERIN."

She stood up completely ignoring the cheering of people sat at the far end of the table where no on was seated. People exchangdd glances. Probably didn't like company.

'Damn it!' Damian thought. He was planning on sitting at the far end to avoid morons. But if she chose the seat then she must not be interested in useless interaction. He could sit on the opposite side of the table. He mentally shrugged.

"Wayne, Damian,"

Again the class got silent. Damian's back stiffened ever so lightly. He walked to the stool with as much confident he could fake. He closed his eyes as the hat was placed on his head.

'Hmm,'The cap's voice spoke in his mind,'bold, cunning and sharp mind too. All qualities of a...'

"...SLYTHERIN"

The Slytherin table broke into cheers. Damian stood up with a small smile of self satisfaction. He was sure his mother and father would be proud.

He sat on the far end of the table in front of the Roth girl, to other Slytherin's disappointment. Looking at his eldest brother who beamed at him.

"Elisa, Wright. "

"RAVENCLAW."

The sorting ceremony was finally over. Professor prince scrolled the parchment and took the table away.

The class fell into silence as the headmistress of Hogwarts, Minerva McGonagall, rose from her seat. Her wrinkled yet sharp eyes brimming with wisdom, studying the new arrivals,while giving the welcome speech

"... As we all know that Hogwarts suffered the loss of brilliant teacher, professor Bruce Wayne,"

All the eyes shifted to the brothers. Dick's gaze fell on the table, focusing on the empty plate in front of him, Tim kept his eyes averted, while Jason glared at anyone who dared to give him sympathetic looks. Damian's was the only one who strictly kept his eyes on Professor McGonagall's face.

"This year, "she continued,"we have a new professor who volunteered to teach the subject DADA... "

There was a gleam in her eyes and she was visibly trying to keep her lips from twitching upwards.

"... Harry Potter. "

The whole class erupted in excited murmur and cheers of disbelief. There was no doubt that the man was almost everyone's role model. Getting a chance to actually meet him was a dream come true.

Sure Bruce Wayne was an awesome teacher albeit a little or very strict, but Harry Potter was a complete different level of awesomeness.

"However, " The old witch's voice silenced the whole hall,"This arrangement is temporary. "

And just like that she drained the excitement.

"He couldn't be present with us here due to some work he had to take care of. "

Tim frowned. Something was off about the way she said 'work'. What 'work' could a retired auror have?

He grimaced at the realization of how much he was sounding like Bruce. Micro examining thing, being paranoid. That was all Bruce's thing.

Maybe something with family. He gave a mental shrug.

His eyes landed on the wife of Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley- Potter. She was sitting with a complete poker face on the table next to Professor Barry Allen.

Ever since Madam Hooch had retired for years ago, she was giving them flying lessons. Being taught by a professional quidditch player was pretty cool.

Now looking at it, more or less all the people who sat on the table were the coolest witches and wizards of the world. They all were splendid at their jobs. Wait who is this new person beside Professor Kyle. Tim thought.

"Another announcement is that Professor Longbottom has taken a leave of absence. Therefore we have appointed another teacher for your herbology class, Professor Pamela Isley. "She extended her hand towards the new teacher.

Professor Isley stood up. She wore a green robe with her fiery red hair loose. Her eyes were forest green with rosy red lips.Quite frankly she was very beautiful.

"Thank you Professor McGonagall, " Prof. Isley said, " I look forward to teaching these young minds, "she said with a smile that bordered on evil smirk.

Tim sighed. He knew he shouldn't just assume she would be bad teacher but he was honestly disappointed. It was expected knowing that Professor Longbottom had been ill for more or less the whole past year.

Professor Longbottom was one of the kindest teacher. Everybody liked him. Tim wasn't sure that the new teacher would be , especially after seeing the smirk that passed between Professor Kyle and her.

But he was sure of one thing this year was going to be crazy.

Thank you all, who have reviewed and even those who have read it, I am very grateful for your support. A reader had wished for Damian to be in Slytherin, there you have it. Actually I had originally planned for all the brothers to be in different houses. If you have any suggestions regarding characters please feel free to let me know. I appreciate your views.

As this is my first time writing fanfiction, I know this isn't perfect, so I would deeply appreciate if you point out areas where I can improve.

Thank you for reading:)