Daughter of Padfoot

Chapter VI

The Hogwarts main hall was beautiful, as was the little room the Professor led the first years and I into. When she came back to get us and led into the Great Hall I was astounded. Looking up at the ceiling I realized that I could see none, but just the evening sky. While Professor Mcgonagall called our names I just stared at the so-called ceiling. I snapped back to reality when she called my name.

"Black, Aphrodite."

Murmurs filled the hall.

"Black?"

"Related to the Sirius Black?"

"My god!"

"We're not safe any more."

"Wonder if she takes after her dad."

When I heard that comment while I was walking up I immediately thought, "hope I do."

I got up to the stool and sat down putting the hat. I sat waiting for its decision when I heard a voice. I jumped.

"Hmm, your whole family has been in Gryffindor. And you're very brave. Also have a lot of brainpower. I like that, so maybe Ravenclaw. But I can see you're a bit to out going for they're strict ways. Now you're certainly not a Hufflepuff, so it's Gryffindor or Slytherin. I think Gryffindor would be better though, so lets say... GRYFFINDOR!"

I was very glad when that trial was over. The Gryffindor table was applauding loudly, and I could see Maxis and Remus applauding at the staff table. Snape was giving me a death stare. I quickly looked away and walked to the Gryffindor table.

When I sat, Harry pointed to Snape and said
"Welcome to my life."

I groaned and shook my head.

"Shhh!" said some one

I looked up and saw that an old wizard was standing up. I knew that he was Dumbledore.

"Welcome to a new school year," he said "a lot of things happened last year. Some bad and some good. I know that last year I informed about the most serious thing that happened."

He stopped for a second while people mutely nodded their heads.

"This year there will be various people around the castle. I feel that it is your right that you know who these people are. So I inform you that the League Against Voldemort has formed again."

Some people gasped at the name Voldemort, and the silence swept over the hall again. Dumbledore smiled,

"On a more joyful note we have three new staff members this year. One not so new. Returning to us we have Remus Lupin teaching Defense Against The Dark Arts."

He got a roaring applause from every one except for the Slytherins.

"We have Maxis Johnson teaching Illusions our new class."

There was more murmuring than applause for her.

"And taking over for Hagrid while he is out is Fleur De leclur teaching The Care Of Magical Creatures. Some of you might remember her from last year."

Ron's mouth fell open.

"Here we go again." Hermione whispered.

I giggled; it was obvious that Ron liked her.

"And furthermore," continued the Professor. "There has been a new pet added to the grounds. His name is Snuffles."

Harry, Hermione, Ron, and I all started shaking.

"And that is it for announcements. Now fill up."

Food immediately filled the golden plates in front of us.