A/N: I didn't make the world of HP, JK Rowling did. Aurora is my creation. I don't know most of what's going to happen, so if you have an idea for this that you would like me to use, just comment it, I might use it, if I do I will obviously give you credit. I do know who she is going to end up with in the end. 

~Nxwspxper 

Aurora's pov

We rode across the lake on small wooden boats, and I was going to sit with Harry and Ron, but I was a bit behind, and when I got there, they were sitting with Hermione and who I assumed to be Neville. He had a toad with him, I guess the one he was looking for.

When they saw me, Harry gave me an apologetic smile, and mouthed, 'I wish we could sit with you instead', then turned back to Hermione, who was talking about something.

There was only one boat with a seat empty, and as I got closer I saw Draco was sitting in it. Well, at least I don't mind him, I thought as I walked towards the boat. Could be nicer, though, they're  right about that. He looked upset that Harry rejected him, though, I get that.

Draco was on one side, Crabbe and Goyle on the other. I stepped into the boat and sat next to Draco. 

"Did I say you can sit with us, Nettles? Your friends decide they need some quiet?" He sneered.

"They went faster than me, and Hermione and someone else got there first. And Hermione talks even more than I do. And faster. But anyway, there were no other free spots, sorry."

"Fine"

"I'm sorry about earlier, he's had a hard life. His cousin tormented him. His aunt and uncle made him do everything. They even made him live in the closet under the stairs. He thought his parents died in a car crash. And he's protective of Ron, I guess." I paused for a second, then said, "I'll be your friend. If you want. No. Of course you don't. I'll shut up now."

There was a pause and then Draco said, "Okay. You get one chance. Don't mess it up." He then took out his charms book and started reading.

"Thanks"

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We got off the boats, and followed Professor Mcgonagal inside. She lead us to the great hall, and told us to line up. She then proceeded to pace a stool in front of them, an old hat on top. 

The castle beautiful. It was bigger and more decraitive than any other place I've ever seen.

How will we get sorted into our houses? Oh, we'll probably draw a price of paper with a house name on it out of that hat.

The hat then 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, Griffindor
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!"

I was, again, amazed by the stuff in this world.

Professor Mcgonagal started speaking quickly after it stopped. "When I call your name, sit on the stool and put the hat on your head. It will then sort you into one of the four Hogwarts houses. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Abbott, Hannah."

 She put the sorting hat on her head, and a few seconds later it called out 

HUFFLEPUFF!

More people were sorted. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sorted into Gryffindor. Draco was sorted into Slytherin before the hat was even fully on his head.

Then, after Theodore Nott was placed in Slytherin, my name was called. 

I walked to the stool nervously, and the sorting hat was placed upon my head.

Let's see... Loyal. Brave. Always kind. Friendly. Very smart. You should be in...

"HUFFLEPUFF"

I walked over to the Hufflepuff table and sat down. I girl with shoulder length black hair glared at me from the Slytherin table. I think Mcgonagall had called her 'Parkinson, Pansy'. I ignored her, but I was curious as to why she was glaring at me. 

The headmaster, who introduced himself as Dumbledore, had us sing the school song. The lyrics were floating next to him, and he told us to sing in whatever tune we want.

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.

"Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak. Also keep in mind to stay out of the third floor corridor, if you don't want to die a painful death" Dumbledore added, before sitting down, and food appeared on the tables.

As I ate the feast along with everyone else, I thought about the new friends I had made. I hoped I wouldn't mess it up with any of them.