Chapter 10: Welcome to Hogwarts

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It is nighttime at Hogsmeade station, the train blows its whistle and pulls into outside the station. Hagrid walks along the side aisle, with a lantern. People, in their robes, begin pouring out of the train.

Hagrid: Right, then! First years! This way, please! Come on, now, don't be shy! Come on now, hurry up!

Athena and Ron, now in their robes, walk up to Hagrid.

Hagrid: Hello, Athena.
Athena: Hey, Hagrid.
Ron: Whoaa!

People chucked at Ron who sat there embarrassed.

Hagrid: Right then. This way to the boats! Come on, now, follow me.

Later, a large number of boats are plugging across a vast lake, where up ahead a huge castle, known as the Hogwarts Castle, can be seen. People are in awe.

Ron: Wicked.
Athena: it's beautiful

Many nodded in agreement with Athena. Reminiscing the time they first came to Hogwarts.

They continue on further towards the castle. Later on, the first year students walk in the castle, and up the staircase. As the camera pans, we see on a higher level, Professor McGonagall is waiting. She taps her fingers on a stone railing, and then goes to the top of the stairs to greet the newcomers.

McGonagall: Welcome to Hogwarts. Now, in a few moments, you will pass through these doors and join your classmates. But before you can take your seats, you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Now while you're here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you house points. Any rule breaking, and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup.

"Same old speech Minnie" "Mr Black how many time have I told you not to call me that" "all the time I said it" "then stop" "no" Sirius said cheekily.

A scared looking boy called Neville Longbottom, spots his toad sitting near McGonagall. He jumps forward.

Neville: Trevor! [he catches his toad; McGonagall stares down at him as some of the students laugh] Sorry. [He backs away, embarrassed.]

"Oh Neville" smiled Alice shaking her head at the boy fondly.

McGonagall: The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily. [she leaves to go into the Great Hall]

Neville walks up to Athena and taps her on the shoulder, she turns around and smiles at him, he smiles back at her and hands her a piece of paper. Athena glances down at the paper, confusion written over her face. 'Read it' Neville mouths.

I, Lily Potter neé Evans, except the role of godmother to Neville Frank Longbottom. I promise to take care of Neville Frank Longbottom if Alice Longbottom and Frank Longbottom no longer can. I promise to protect him from harm and raise him as my I own.

"I'm Neville's godmother" Lily turned to Alice teary eyed. Alice looks at her and takes ahold of her hands. "I know you would look after my boy" Lily brings Alice into a hug.

Athena looks up at Neville and smiles at him, she hands his paper back to him and brings him into a hug.

Neville: I wanted to show you on the train but couldn't find you
Athena: it's okay I'm glad you found me now, I can't wait to get to know my brother! [Athena smile gets bigger]
Neville: b-brother?
Athena: yep you're now my brother whether you like it or not [Neville smiles at her]

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