Forever and always

Chapter 2) A hat that...Sings?

Tayla POV

I smiled at Remus but must have still looked nervous. "These people are nice, they aren't going to do anything to you" he reasured me. "Can I see your drawing?"

I slowly turned around my note pad and I heard gasps from the others but ignored them.

"Great drawing!" Remus smiled at me.

"How did you do that" James asked in awe whilst the others where still to amazed to say anything. I quietly shruged as I sunked further, embarressed that all the attention was on me.

"By the way, not meaning to be rude but who are you" Sirius asked me.

"This is Tayla Hope guys, our parents are friends and we always hang out together." There was a chorus of 'oohh's in understanding from the other boys.

"So tell us about yourself and is that an Australian accent I hear?"

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I had become a bit more comfortable around the boys and found them enjoyable to be around.

I had also got in my robes and we were nearing the station.

"Can you guys please not mention my drawings to anyone" I found myself and I was satisfied with the 'sure's and 'ok's that echoed after it.

When the train stopped, we made our way to a voice calling for the first years.

As soon as I saw the man I started to shrink away.I had heard of him and knew he was really friendly but didn't want to go near him.

He saw me though and said in a kind voice " 'ello there, who are you" "Tayla" I said in a small voice. "I won't hur' you, I'm Rubeus Hagrid, keeper of Keys" he said as he extended his arm.

I slowly shook it with hesitation but did it anyways. Now I see what they mean by he was nice.

"You must be Grace's daughter (A/N: Grace is gonna be her mum's name and Matt is her dads), I was good friends with Grace, nice person, always told me about the muggle she liked, think his name was Matt".

"Thats my dad" I said quietly. "Anyways, probably should go finish my job but it would be lovely if we could have tea together some time, I'll send you an owl when I get the chance" he told me. "That would be lovely" I answered him.

"Tay" Remus called me over and I waved goodbye to Hagrid as I ran over to the boat Remus was sitting in with the other boys and hopped in.

"Who was that?" Remus asked me "Hagrid, he says we can meet for tea and he knew my mum!" I said, really excited, "Maybe you can come with me!"

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I stood in awe as we silently walked in to the great hall. I had heard about it but it was better than any story told.

I, of course, read lots of books on it but none of them could capture it fully either, it was just so amazing and I made a note to draw it tonight when everyone was asleep.

A hat sa on a stool infront of everyone and my nerves started to kick in. 'what am I going to do, I'm going to fall and embarrass myself, I'm going to get a bad house or even worse, it will say i'm a squib and I will be sent back home, oh no, oh no, oh no...'

As if sensing my nerves, Remus sent a reassuring smile my way and mouthed "You'll still have me around whatever house you're in, can't get rid of me that easy'. This made me feel a bit better but all the attention would still be on me!

Then the hat started singing. I almost jumped up to the ceiling I got that much of a fright which made some other first years laugh and me to go beetroot red. I looked down at the floor whilst I listened to the hat sing about the houses.

Sirius was called up first and got into Gryffindor like he wanted. After a few more people, Professor McGonagall called up my name with a slight smile. She was my mother's favourite professor and Professor liked my mother as well, so much they still catch up for tea once in a while, Sometimes letting me tag along. Professor McGonagall is basically a family friend!

I started walking towards the stool infront of me, almost shaking with fear as all eyes were on me. Hagrid sent me a thumbs up from where he sat at the staff table and I offered a small smile back but continued to walk over to the stool.

As soon as I sat down and the hat was placed on my head, I heard a voice in my ear. Ohhh, we have another Hope, your mother was nice, yes, yes, shy, but you have a talent in art and music, It will have to be.

HUFFLEPUFF the hat shouted

I was very happy to be in the house my mother was once in and was greeted by happy faces as I walked down to the table.

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A/N

Hey people,

I am sorry I haven't updated sooner but I have been busy with school.

I have just got Paramore's new album (After Laughter) 3 days ago and I think I am a bit over obsessed. It's a bit different but its still AMAZING!!!

Listening to it right now!!!

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter,

Keep reading!

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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