King's Cross station was unusually busy today. Families carrying owls in particular stood out. The Muggles kept sending these families odd looks.

A certain family was there today though. The Potters were there to see their children off on the Hogwarts Express.

Their youngest child, Lily, was the most excited though. After watching her two brothers go, made her envy them very much. Now it was her turn.

"Remember, Lily, you do not want to get into Slytherin," James kept telling her. Unlike her older brother, Albus, who used to be worried about this, she remained calmed.

Her mother shot her son James a warning glance. "Your sister would do great in Slytherin, James."

Lily smiled up at her mom and dad. Her dad kneeled down next to her. "Don't let your brothers tease you, Lily, just do your best and stay out of trouble." He stood up. "Now where are they, Ginny?"

His wife smiled at him. "Knowing, Ron, they could be parked in their driveway because he's having trouble driving the car and Hermione won't let him use magic."

Albus leaned down and whispered in Lily's ear, "No matter what James says, Hogwarts is great. Just stick with the right crowd."

James cut in. "Meaning away from the Slytherins."

"James...," Ginny warned.

Just then a family of four strolled up to them. "Morning, mate," said Ron, clapping Harry on the shoulder.

Hugo was practically bouncing on the balls of his feet with excitement. Lily laughed and did so as well. "I can't wait!" he told her.

"Remember, Hugo, we will disinherit-" Ron started.

"Ron," warned Hermione. She smiled at Lily and Hugo. "You'll love Hogwarts! We really need to get you guys on now though."

Everyone leaned against the barrier between nine and ten. One by one they each fell onto platform nine and three quarters.

Lily, Hugo, Rose, Albus, and James each put their luggage into a compartment. "I'm going to miss you, Lily," said Ginny, giving her daughter a hug and a kiss on the head. She did this with the rest of her children as well.

"Write to me once a week," Lily told her mum.

"Of course." Lily hugged her dad next.

"Have fun," he whispered in her ear. "Don't let anyone mess with you. Write to us if James gives you a hard time, okay? We'll send him a Howler."

Lily laughed and nodded. Hugo and her joined their siblings in the comparment. Rose, James, and Albus left to join there friends.

Lily and Hugo, the only one's left in the compartment, waved good-bye to their parents. When they were out of site they sat back down. "Can you believe we're on our way to Hogwarts?" Hugo asked her in awe.

"Now I can. You want to change into our robes now?" she asked him. He nodded enthusiastically.

Each of them dug through their trunks then changed into their school robes. Lily sighed happily.

"Well, Hugo, in less than twenty-four hours we'll be sitting in a class room at Hogwarts to start our first class!"

"Blimey, it seems like I've waited an eternity for this," Hugo said. "What house do you think we'll be in?"

"Haven't we already had this conversation?" she asked him, leaning back against the seat with her eyes closed.

"Yes, but now it's just a hours away until we find out. Everything's different now." Hugo leaned his head against the window. "I don't want my dad to disinherit me."

Lily laughed quietly. "Don't worry your mom won't let him. Besides our whole family has been in Gryffindor, we'll probably be in it too."

"You're probably right." A few minutes later Lily heard soft snoring coming from him. She stood up and exited the compartment into the corridor. She was heading towards the bathroom when she bumped face first into a boy about a foot taller than her with pale skin and hair.

"Watch it, first year," he snapped then pushed on past her. Lily glared at the retreating figure of Scorpius Malfoy.

"Watch yourself, third year," she muttered. Lily continued on down the corridor to the bathroom.

An hour later Lily and Hugo were eating Chocolate Frogs, exchanging cards. "I have seven Dumbledore's now!" said Hugo, exasperated.

Lily smiled. "I have eight." She handed him some Every Flavor Beans.

He ate one then practically turned green. "I think that was vomit," he choked out. Lily ate one of her own.

She sighed in relief. "It was chocolate."

"Lucky."

Lily ate some more Chocolate Frogs. "This is fun." Hugo nodded in agreement. "Guess who I bumped into in the corridors?" she asked.

He leaned forehead curiously. "Who?"

"Scorpius Malfoy," she told him. "He told me to 'watch it, first year' then shoved past me."

Hugo stared at her. "He didn't! You have to right to your dad and tell him-"

"No, Hugo, I need to learn how to fight my own battles. Besides, Scorpius isn't that intimidating." She pulled out her copy of Hogwarts: A History that her Aunt Hermione gave her. Lily has read this book at least seven times already. "Have you read this, Hugo?"

"Yes, my mum practically has the whole book memorized, she basically forced me to read it. I'm also pretty sure she read it to me when I was a baby," he explained to her.

Lily sat back in her seat with her legs up, and her book out so she could read it. Slowly, the train forged on to her new journey at Hogwarts.

She eventually dozed off dreaming that she was a Seeker on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. She zoomed through the air on her dad's old Firebolt, caught the Snitch and her team carried her on their shoulders.

Hugo shook her awake. "Huh, what?" she sputtered.

"We're here!" His smile was so big, she was surprised his face didn't crack. For a moment she thought she was dreaming.

"We are?"

"YES!" Hugo yelled with joy. She stood up and followed him into the corridor.

A very large human was at the end shouting, "All firs' years over here!" Lily recognized him as Hagrid. She and Hugo pushed their way to the front of the crowd of first years. "Ahh! Lily, Hugo! Good to see yeh!"

Lily and Hugo smiled at him. Hagrid ushered all the first years onto the boats that took them across the lake. All of the first years were very nervous.

They all walked into a room where they all waited axiously. Lily wasn't sure how much time had passed when someone walked in. She recognized him immediately.

"Okay, students follow me! Leave your belongings!" bellowed Neville. Or Professor Longbottom now that she was at Hogwarts.

Lily and Hugo followed the other first years out of the room into the Great Hall. Professor Longbottom picked up a piece of parchment. "This is the Sorting Hat. It will decide what house you will be put into."

The Hat started singing:

"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 folk 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 sake hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

The hat stopped singing, and those that weren't first years applauded.

Professor Longbottom then started reading from a sheat of parchment. "Abbey, Brett," he called.

A short first year sat on the stool and put the hat on. Immediately it screamed, "Ravenclaw!" The kids at the Ravenclaw table applauded and wolf-whistled.

Slowly the line of kids became shorter. All too soon Professor Longbottom called, "Potter, Lily."

Lily walked up to the stool and put the hat on. It took about three minutes until the hat screamed,

What house do you think she'll be put into? Was it a good cliffhanger? REVIEW OR I WILL SEND DEMENTORS AFTER YOU!

By the way, the Sorting Hat's song was the one in the first book. I couldn't think of a new song, so I stole it... Don't tell anyone! SHHH!

REVIEW! If you guess what house she's in correctly you will get a virtual cookie! (::)

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