I wish I could be at the beach rn and not stressing about school

Once Percy's stomach was full to the max he finally looked up. He was sitting on a long table to his left was Harry Potter and on his right Layla sat looking at him with wide eyes. Not just her eyes but everyone's eyes were looking at him and his empty plate.

"What I was hungry," Percy said in an innocent voice as the table laughed at him. Percy didn't care he was laughing too.

"Are you a vacuum?" Layla said

"Are you from America?" asked a red haired boy on the left of Harry. He had a P badge on his chest.

Before Percy could answer Professor McGonagall clicked her goblet three times.

"Attention Attention" as the hall went silent "Please welcome our Headmaster Albus Dumbledore," Professor McGonagall said in her teacher's voice.

Professor McGonagall sat back down and Albus Dumbledore got up. Percy could see his beard reach his knees.

"Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts," said Dumbledore "I would first like to introduce the new student this year from America joining us." The hall broke into chatter Dumbledore waved his hand and brought everyone's attention back.

"Yes yes I know exciting," said Dumbledore "Could our student please stand up?"

Percy gulped, he then looked around those close to him were staring at him. Layla gave him a node. Percy stood up slowly he was put in the center of everyone's attention and did not like it at the moment. Percy looked at Dumbledore he had a twinkle in his eyes like he knew everything. Dumbledore even winked at him. Percy wondered if Dumbledore knew why he was here and who Percy is. He would have to ask Dumbledore about it in private later.

"Let us all give a warm welcome to Perseus Jackson I trust you will treat him just the same," Dumbledore said

Gosh, what's everyone's problem with calling him Perseus? Percy quickly announced to the whole school "It's just Percy Jackson!"

"Very well then Percy Jackson you may sit back down now." Dumbledore said, "The rest of us will start the feast. After which I will have a few more words to say."

Percy sat back down sighing. He was still getting stared at just because he was American, have these kids never seen an American boy before? He also noticed most of those still looking at him were girls. Why? He had no clue.

"Oh Perseus oh my gosh that's too funny and the thing is I don't feel bad at all," Layla said with a giggly

"Bruh don't start," Percy said annoyed

The redhead next to Harry spoke up "My name is as well Percy, Percy Weasley" "Please to meet you" Percy Weasley said sticking out his hand to Percy Jackson.

Rats, his name was Percy too, well that's going to be annoying Percy shook his hand.

"Nice to meet you too," Percy Jackson said

"If you don't mind answering, what are you doing here from America?" Percy Weasley asked

Percy groaned, Harry and a few other kids were looking at him with curious eyes. Percy had to come up with a solid explanation so that no one would ask more questions about it. There was no way he could tell them the truth.

"Well, I was sent by my school back in America to learn about how you guys do things here." Percy said "Also you guys sent someone back to my school as well" Percy added he didn't want them thinking he was a spy.

"You told me you came here cause you wanted a change," Layla said looking into Percy's eyes

"Yes, I did want a change which is why I volunteered to go," Percy said lying

"Why did you want a change?" Harry spoke for the first time to Percy

Percy shrugged "I just did," he said in a voice that he didn't want to talk about it anymore.

Percy congratulated himself with some dessert as the others were satisfied with his answers. Harry seemed to enjoy those mashed potatoes. The other Percy was talking to a girl with crazy bushy brown hair.

Suddenly Harry clapped his hand on his head shouting "Ouch!"

"What is it?" Percy asked

"Are you okay?" Percy Weasley asked putting his hand on Harry's shoulder

"N-nothing," Harry said

Percy looked at him he seemed fine now. He didn't push him further. His eyes were locked on a teacher next to the one with the big turban. Why did Harry yell, Percy needs to keep an eye on the teacher. After all the reason he was sent here was to protect him. Maybe if he does that quickly he can get back home.

Percy turned back to Layla she had been quiet which was unusual in the short time that his known her.

"Whatcha thinking?" Percy asked her

Layla looked up from her food "Huh, oh uh nothing really." " I guess I'm just tired it's been a long day. I'm sure it was for you, too, since you had to travel all the way from America."

Percy looked at her light brown eyes "Yeah it was an interesting journey, though it did go by quickly." He did get here fast, really fast, faster than she would ever know. Maybe one day he might be able to tell her.

"That's cool," Layla said "How did you get here?" "was it by floo powder?"

"Uh yeah floo powder, that's how I got here," Percy said confidently what the Hades even is that?

"Nice, my family went to Diagon Alley with floo powder too."

Percy looked at her confused now "What's Diagon Alley?"

"Oh yeah, you wouldn't know. It is where all the wizards and witches get magical supplies." Layla said

"Oh, so it's kinda like a shopping center then," Percy said he was getting a better understanding of this new world. They did things similar to the mortal world.

Suddenly a croak came down the table Percy turned and looked behind Layla and saw a fat toad on the table.

"Trevor! Trevor! Come back!" a boy said standing up

The toad leaped over to the right in front of Percy. He could see all of its bumps, dry skin, and its dark green color.

"Ooo look look it's a toad I love toads aren't they so cool," Layla said as she reached out to grab it.

She put her hand out Trevor the toad leaped on her hand and let out a deep croak as its throat puffed up.

"Awwww" went Layla

"Oh er, thanks...um a.. th-thank you" the boy stuttered from behind Layla

"Ah no biggie toads are my favorite animal back home I have 3 of them, though my mom didn't let me bring them here," Layla said with a sad smile

"That's nice, um er...oh uh I'm Neville," Neville got out eventually

Percy noticed his legs were shaking and his eyes were moving fast. He was a nervous wreck.

"I'm Layla Adams nice to meet you"

Layla looked confused as Neville stood there frozen except for his knee shaking.

"Cool," Neville said as he turned around with his head down. Some kids started his sinker at him. That didn't help Neville as he looked worse than a wreck more like the train went right off a cliff and on the verge of tears.

"Hey, hey! Stop laughing at him" Layla snapped at

"Gosh, aren't they so fucking annoying?" Layla said to Percy

"Yeah" was Percy's smart response

"What was Neville so worried about though, I didn't do anything wrong. Right?" Layla said to Percy

"No, I think he was just nervous"

"Why? I'm not scary"

Percy laughed no Layla is not scary she's the opposite. No one could possibly be scared of her she's too friendly.

"I think he was nervous cause you're a girl, so like you know," Percy said looking at Layla

"Oh really thanks for letting me know I'm a girl," Layla said with no sarcasm "Also what do you mean by you know 'cause I don't know?"

Percy was saved in explaining of what he meant. As all the food disappeared he heard a shout from across the hall."Hey, I was eating that!"

Then the hall burst into laughter. Professor Dumbledore stood up smiling and the hall fell silent.

Layal whispered to him "Oh don't think your saved you still owe me an explanation."

Professor Dumbledore started "Oh dear, I'm sorry to interpret your feast but now I have a few words before we go to bed."

"All first years should note that the forest on the grounds is forbidden to all pupils, some of your older students would do well to remember that as well.

"I have also been asked by our lovely Mr.Filch, the caretaker, to remind you all that no magic should be used between classes in the corridors.

"Quidditch trials will be held in the second week of the term. Anyone interested in playing for their house shall contact Madam Hooch.

"And finally, I must tell you this year, the third floor corridor on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a very painful death."

Percy shorted at this yeah right like anything in there is worse than what he has seen. Dang it the memories were coming back. He needs to learn to control it he doesn't need to pass out on the first day in front of the school. He took three deep breaths they didn't help much.

"Hey, you good?" Layla whispered to him in a soft voice

"Yeah," he took one more deep breath, "Yeah I'm good now."

He did feel relieved now just feeling tired after that. Layla still looked at him worried. Percy gave her a reassuring nod. She turned her attention back to the headmaster. Percy couldn't care less for what Dumbledore had to say now. He was struggling to keep his eyes open.

"Very well now I hope we have a wonderful year. Now bedtime. Off your trot."

Percy got up with the rest of the Gryffindors they all followed the other Percy. He couldn't see Percy Weasley though, even if he was taller than the average 11-year-old he was still 11 and short compared to the other older kids. Percy's legs felt like lead he was not nearly as fit compared to where he was. He didn't even care that the paintings were moving, eventual Percy Weasly stopped in front of a portrait of a very fat woman who could fight Mr.D for the title of jelly belly.

In her deep voice, she said "Password?"

"Caput Draconis," said Percy Weasley, and at once the portrait swung open like a door and revealed a hole in the wall. All the Gryffindors stepped through and exposed a round room that looked straight from an Ikea showroom with its furniture in perfect place.

Percy Weasley directed the girls to their dormitory on the right side and the boys on the left both had a spiral staircase. The boys went up and Percy found his bed it had four post things and a roof. With red and golden curtains. What was the point of the roof, there inside? He saw that Harry and Ron were also in the same room as him, Harry's bed was in the middle of Percy and Ron's.

Before Percy Weasley left their room to go to his own, Harry said "Bye Percy"(forever) good night,"

Percy Weasley didn't say anything back, nobody saw him aging that night(also forever).

Percy listened to Harry and Ron's conversation it went like

"Great food, isn't it" Ron muttered

Percy could only agree with him it was truly good, though it could have been better if it was blue. As Percy hit the bed he fell into sleep he fell into a dream. Thanks, Morpheus.

In his dream, he was on a mountain surrounded by dense trees and tall grass. Then Hecate appeared from the grass, she looked the same as when she left him at the train station.

"Hello, Percy Jackson how was your first impression of Hogwarts? I hope nothing bad"

"It's cool," Percy said in a bored tone

"Hmm if you say, but that's not why I requested Morpheus to have a private conversation with you. I need you to know that your goal is to protect Harry Potter at all costs, nothing else, and nothing more. And that you will be able to send letters with your owl wherever you wish, though I can not guarantee Lady Athena will let you be unharmed from her owls. And that you must not tell anyone of your origins knowing your track record monster will somehow find you, but my mist will cover it up from any prying eyes. Finally, I suggest you learn magic with your wand and not be sorely deepened on that sword of yours.

Oh, he completely forgot that he had a wand to begin with. He probably should learn a little bit of magic while his here.

"Yeah yeah, you done now?" said Percy

"Did you hear anything I just said or did it go through one ear and out the other, because I could easily fix that problem?"

"No no I got it all, protect Harry, learn magic, and something about owls. See I'm not a complete idiot."

Percy saw Hercate have a small barely visible tug on her lips and quickly went away.

"Very well Percy Jackson," said Hercate"I hope I picked the right one for this, do not disappoint me."

And with that happy note, she disappeared along with all the trees and faded into black and nothingness. He woke up the next day covered in sweat and his memories haunting him.

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I want to give credit to @anonymousChase for suggesting that Layla loves toads.
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