James Potter and the alchemists ring

Chapter 2 Sorting Hat

We stared at the wall that was waiting to transport us to the Hogwarts station. Many other older Hogwarts students ran through the wall with great speed and disappeared to the other side of the world. Adrenaline pumping through my veins, I grasped onto the handles about to run through to the new schools that awaits me when a girl approached us. She had flaming red hair which was fierce and.... the same emerald green eyes i met at the robe store.

"Hi I'm Lily. I um don't come from a wizard family so I'm not sure where to go", Lily blushed and stared down at her shoes.

"Oh no problem darling! Its my son first day too. Now all you have to do is run straight right through that wall." Mum explained while i kept observing Lily's features. Her emerald eyes suddenly darted towards my direction. I think she saw that i was staring at her. I bit my lip and quickly looked away.

"Lily i was wondering where you were! Oh hey James, hey Sirius." I shot a cold glare at Remus.

"Lets go guys the train is leaving in 5 minutes." I said through my gritted teeth. We all clutched onto our trolley and ran through the brick wall. Instantaneously, a lovely warm atmosphere welcome us. We said our last goodbyes to mum and ran onto the train.

Sirius and I found Peter sitting alone in a carriage so we went to join him. Peter Pettigrew sort of looked like a rat but me, Sirius, Remus and peter go way back to when we were little. My parents are aurors so they know quite a lot of people. After all we are the Potters.

A few minutes later the train departed and we waved goodbye to Mum. Remus walked in and he had someone with him. It was Lily. Lily Evans.

"So Remus how do you know Lily?" I ask trying no to sound to suspicious. Obviously that didn't work out because I saw Remus eyeing me up and down curiously but answered me anyways.

"Lily is my neighbor." Lily nodded. Suddenly the carriage door opened and their stood a greasy black hair kid with dark eyes. Strange is the only word that can describe him.

"Er... sorry. Lily do you wanna come meet my friends?" He beamed at Lily which look more like a smirk.

"Sure Severus. Bye guys see you at Hogwarts." She got up and left with 'Severus'. I think that's what his name is. I turned back to the conversation with my friends. hours past and i saw the sun setting down which means we are close to Hogwarts. I change into my robes and grab my trunk. The train halts as we step off and walk to where all the first years usually meet at. There in front of me stood a huge man with a small black beard but for some reason i know that beard is going to grow quite huge if he doesn't shave soon.

We had to sit on the boats in front us. I search for a boat to sit in, that's when I see her with that same greasy kid. I strut over there because you know I'm James Potter. Her re hair swishes away to reveal those green eyes i love. But it looked like there was a slight annoyance in her eyes...

LILY'S POV

I turned my head and i saw James. He is kinda everywhere. I chuckle to myself but still quite annoyed. Severus told me a little about him and how he thinks hes so great because he and his friends are trouble makers. I guess I'll have to see that for myself.

We arrive at the doors of Hog warts where a tall lady with glasses and he hair tied up in a bun, leads us inside. There were another set of doors but instead of leading us through there she stopped us to explain a few rules and things about what will happen inside the Great Hall.

"I am Professor McGonagall, the school Deputy headmistress. Welcome to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the finest school for magical education. Congratulations on getting a place in Hogwarts." She took a breath and started explaining a few ground rules. Finally she went through what we will be doing today. This caught my attention.

" In a short moment i will lead you to the great hall where you will be sorted into your houses. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. In the next 7 years at Hogwarts, your house is your family. After you are sorted into your houses, there will be a speech by Professor Dumbledore the headmaster of Hogwarts and a feast will be given. Once you have finished the feast, your Prefects will lead you to your dormitories." Professor McGonagall explained and with that she invited us to the great hall.

I really hope I'm in the same house as Severus or Remus. I don't really have any friends except them.

Professor McGonagall starts to read out the names.

"Xenophilius Lovegood" A small boy with bright blonde hair and blue eyes approached the stool where an old scraggy hat was placed on his head.

"Ah very bright very bright indeed. I see alot of potential in you. Better be...RAVENCLAW!" The hat yelled and so the first boy was a ravenclaw. Professor Mcgonagall called more names and more nervous students sat waiting for their house to be revealed. Suddenly I hear a familiar name.

" James Potter." My eyes dart up and avert to James who was confidently walking toward the stool.

"I see only bravery m'boy. The Potter shall live long to be a GRYFFINDOR!" An applause broke out the gryffindor table but silenced when my name was called.

"Lily Evans." I felt many eyes burning at the back of my head as I walked up nervously like every other kid to the stool. Professor McGonagall placed the worn-out hat on my head.

"Hm Lily Evans eh? Muggle born. Very bright, very bright indeed...but i sense bravery too. So Evans Gryffindor or Ravenclaw."I sat there nervous, teeth chattering waiting for this to be over with.

"I say....GRYFFINDOR!" I let out a sigh of relief and joined my friends at the loud gryffindor table. I sat next to James and started talking.

"Hey Evans!" James beamed.

"Hi James."

SEVERUS POV

I watched her slip out of my hands and fly happily to the Gryffindor table next to Potter. Argh! There is no way we can be in the same house. My whole family was Slytherin but perhaps I may be like Sirius Black. His family is Slytherin but he is a Gryffindor. Then again he did hang out with Potter. I stood waiting eagerly for my name to be called.

"Severus Snape"

Wiping my sweaty palms on the side of my robes i walked up to the stool. Quickly taking a glance at Lily i saw her excited and putting a thumbs up. She doesn't know my family...she doesn't know me.

I sat down on the stool and squirmed uncomfortably in it. Professor McGonagall was about to place the hat on my head but while it was still hovering on top it screamed SLYTHERIN with no hesitation or doubt. I hung my head and walked down towards the roaring Slytherin table, taking another look at Lily's pouting face. I felt my heart sink.

We all dug into the food which was incredibly delicious. I made conversation with Lucius Malfoy sneaking occasional glances at Potter and Lily. This is all wrong! After everyone had finished, the plates vanished and the prefects lead us to our dormitories. It wasn't until we reached the door to the dungeons that we realised who our prefect was.

Tom Riddle and Bellatrix Lestrange.