The Other Evans

Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

Hogwarts

,,Ah, Miss Evans, you are here."

The calm voice of an old man greeted her. Jasmine liked him instantly; he had a phoenix next to his table (Jasmine loved Phoenixes), shelves full of books, half-moon glasses and a kind smile.

,,Hello Professor! Nice to meet you!"

She greeted him with a smile while brushing the dust on her robes off. Dumbledore smiled as well

,,It is nice meeting you too. You will get sorted into a house as soon as possible, which would be at dinner. That is" He looked at his clock ,, in ten minutes.As soon as I say your name you will enter the Hall. Your trunks will be brought to your dorm as soon as you are sorted. You already know the four houses, right?" Jasmine nodded ,,I believe you have a sister here?"

Jasmine frowned a bit

,,Well, yes Sir, but...we are not the best...well, she hates me"

Dumbledore nodded

,,Yes, living with siblings is difficult. I also heard you are the Swan Lady" He eyed her ,,Quite impressive magic dear, I don't think I ever saw anybody of your age being able of doing that"

Jasmine blushed a bit

,,Thanks, Sir, but could you keep it secret?"

Dumbledore nodded

,,Sometimes, at these dark times we just need a little laugh, don't you agree?"

Jasmine nodded enthusiastically

,,Anyways, we should get going to the Hall, follow me"

Dumbledore lead her out of the office and walked throw the corridors. Hogwarts had a charm that Jasmine had never felt in any of the other schools; not in Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, Ilvermony, Castellobruxo, Uagadou, Koldovstoretz or any other. Mahoutokoro was the only one who had this similar welcoming charm, making you feel at home.

The corridors were deserted, probably because all students were already at dinner, but it didn't bother Jasmine much. The later she saw Lily, the better. Soon they arrived at a big, wooden door. Dumbledore tuned to look at her

,,Well, Miss Evans, remember, as soon as you hear me say your name the doors will swing open, you will walk to the front, Professor McGonagall will make you sit on a stool, place a hat over your head-the hat will decide which house you belong in- and then you will sat down at the table who bursts into cheers. Alright?"

Jasmine nodded, trying to remember everything, and Dumbledore entered the Hall. She stood there, nervous and could hear every word of his speech.

,,Dear students and staff" He started ,,You may be wandering why the Sorting Hat is here, when the Sorting was two days ago." She heard the Hall break into murmurs ,,The reason, is simple: a student was expelled -for reasons I can't share- from her school (Beauxbatons, in case you're wondering)-" Jasmine could imagine Lily at her table that moment, sitting with a horrified look on her face, which made her sign sadly ,,-and asked me if I could offer her a place here. Please welcome warmly Miss Jasmine Evans!"

As she said her name, the doors opened dramatically and Jasmine (trying to be confident) walked to the front, where, as the Headmaster had said, there was a stool. Next to the stool there was a woman who looked very strict (yet she offered Jasmine a little smile) and held an old hat in her hand. Jasmine sat down and the woman put the Hat on her head. She had expected anything to happen, anything except of hearing a little voice she was only sure she could hear, muttering:

,,Smart mind, huh? Never seen such a smart one...And brave too? Well, clever..."

The hat started mumbling

,,Bad sister relationship...suffered...Now, where shall I put you? You are nice and kind, but not in the Hufflepuff way...Also very determinated...You could do a good Slytherin or Ravenclaw, but you are very loyal...I am not saying that they aren't loyal, but I think you would do better in...no, not that one...How about...? Yes! GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor table bursted into cheers and Jasmine walked over to them. While walking she catched Severus eye and smiled brightly, which he returned (though not that brightly), before sitting at a left space. And that left space was next to Lily Evans. Dumbledore sat down and food appeared on their plates.

A girl with dark hair looked curious at Jasmine

,,Hello, I am Alice, Alice Fortscue. You're Jasmine, right?"

Jasmine nodded

,,It is a pleasure meeting you Alice"

,,You too" Alice smiled ,,Are you related to Lily? 'Cause you sure look alike"

Lily, next to them butted in: ,,Yes, Al, we're twin sisters"

Her voice was bittersweet and her eyes were full of anger.

,,Really? You never told me! Besides, I told you not to call me 'Al' thousand times!" Alice groaned ,,My name is Alice. ALICE, not 'Al'"

Alice started eating, and Lily turned to her sister.

,,What are you doing here?"

She hissed quietly, trying not to look angry, and not knowing that the Marauders were listening to their conversation.

,,You already know" Jasmine replied, trying not to tremble and keep calm.

,,Tell me! First you ruin my fun in the holidays, then you appear here and get sorted into Gryffindor! What is going on?"

Lily whisper-yelled. Jasmine crossed her arms

,,One, that was no fun, but dark magic. Two, as you know, I was, once more, expelled."

Lily narrowed her eyes. ,,You got yourself expelled in purpose, right?I know how sneaky you are! Because there is no other wizarding school than this one where you didn't go and that way, it was assured that you would get sent here and be able to tell everybody about my lies- I mean, life and invent stories."

Jasmine locked eyes with her, trying to ignore the pain in her chest

,,Wow Lily, you are smarter than people give you credit for. Yes, I got myself expelled on purpose, but that isn't your business. I know you Lily, now, please let me enjoy my first evening at Hogwarts."