The Unknown Potter (A Harry Potter Story)

Which House Am I Going To Be In?

Alexa's POV

    I woke up with a jolt and looked around. Severus was still sitting there, book open and reading quietly. I sat up and put my books away. I had read all of them in about ten hours and spent the rest of the time sleeping. I hadn't meant to fall asleep but I did. I was afraid that Severus would be angry but he didn't seem to mind at all. I saw we still had about three hours until the train left and I saw people starting to arrive.
    "Hey, Severus?" I asked.
    "Yes, Alexa?" he answered.
    "When you see Harry, could you wake me? I want to get on the train with him," I said.
    "Of course, Alexa," Severus said with a smile.
    I closed my eyes and resumed sleeping. Minutes later, it seemed, Severus shook me awake. I looked around and saw Harry emerging onto the platform, closely followed by a red-headed boy about our age. I jumped to my feet and ran over, embracing my brother and taking him completely by surprise. I had already changed into my Hogwarts robes and I saw a couple of others already dressed for school. The red-head stared at us in confusion.
    "I'm sorry. I am Alexa Potter. Who are you?" I asked.
    The boy's eyes widened and he stared at me. "A-Alexa Potter? I... I'm Ron Weasley. I assume you already know Harry?"
    "Yes. I actually didn't know I had a brother until early today. I met him in Diagon Alley. Are you ready for school?" I asked.
    Ron nodded. A group of other red-heads gathered around him and the little red-head girl caught sight of me. She squealed and started tugging her mom's hand.
    "Yes, Ginny?" the woman asked.
    "Mummy, it's Harry and Alexa Potter!" the girl, Ginny, shouted.
    The red-head family looked over at us and I waved at them, taking Harry's hand as I did. The group surrounded us in a matter of seconds and the woman was fussing over us. I looked at Harry who had no clue what was happening.
    "Please, excuse me," a familiar voice called out. The group separated and Severus came up to me. "I think you should find a compartment. It's getting crowded. I'll see you at school, Alexa," he said before he Disapparated.
    "That was Snape, right?" one of the older boys asked in disbelief.
    "Yes. Severus Snape, Potions Master and teacher at Hogwarts. He's also my godfather," I said proudly.
    "That explains why he seemed happier than usual, right Fred?" the other red-head boy asked.
    "Right, George," Fred told his twin.
    "Come on, Harry. Let's get on the train," I told my brother.
    He nodded and we slipped off. We got on the train and searched the compartments. Near the end of the train, we went into an empty compartment and sat down. A knock made us look up and we saw Ron.
    "Can I sit here?" Ron asked.
    "Of course. You're welcome to join," I said.
    Ron sat down across from Harry and I leaned against my brother. Harry put an arm around my shoulders and smiled. Ron chuckled.
    "So, you didn't know about each other until today, right?" Ron asked.
    "That's right," Harry replied.
    "Well, it seems you are very comfortable around each other already. Harry, do you have the scar?" he asked.    
    He held back his bangs and revealed the scar. Ron's shocked look made me giggle as he let his hair fall back to hide the scar. Harry smiled and took my hand, tracing the birthmark.
    "Why's it a dog shape?" Harry asked.
    "Why is your scar in the shape of a lightning bolt?" I asked.
    Harry laughed. "Fine."
    I closed my eyes but opened them when the trolley of sweets came by. Harry paid for the entire thing and dumped the sweets next to Ron. I laughed at the amount of candy there was and I looked at my brother, amused. Harry just shrugged and handed me a Chocolate Frog.    
    "Are these real?" I asked Ron as I opened the package.
    "It's a spell. They're edible but they do move around a bit. It's really the cards you want. They have famous witches or wizards on each one. I have close to five hundred myself," Ron replied.
    I grabbed the Frog before it could jump and bit its head off. It tasted like regular chocolate and I swallowed. I picked up the card and saw the headmaster of Hogwarts; Albus Dumbledore. I didn't bother reading the card but Harry took it from my hand and read it. I opened a box of Bertie Botts' Every Flavor Beans and popped one in my mouth. I got cheesecake and smiled. I handed one to Ron who took it warily, biting the corner. He forced himself to swallow and made a face.
    "Sprouts," he said.
    I burst out laughing. I handed one to my brother and he hesitantly put it in his mouth. Almost immediately, he spit it out, causing me to laugh even harder.
    "That was vomit flavored!" Harry shouted.
    "It was?" I asked, trying to control my laughter.
    "Yes!" he replied.
    We settled down a bit and Ron pulled out his wand to try and turn his rat, Scabbers, yellow. A girl with bushy brown hair opened the door and looking around.
    "Has anyone seen a toad? A boy named Neville's lost one," she said.
    "No," I replied, but she wasn't paying attention.
    "Oh, are you doing magic? Let's see," she said, looking at Ron.
    "Sunshine daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow," Ron said, pointing his wand at the rat. Nothing happened and I snickered.
    "Are you sure that's a real spell? Well, it's not very good, is it? I've tried a few simple ones myself and they've all worked for me," the girl said, walking in and sitting down across from Harry. "Example. Oculus reparo," she said, pointing her wand at Harry's glasses.
    The Scotch tape holding them together disappeared and Harry was surprised and so was I and Ron. We looked at the girl in astonishment and she smiled.
    "You're Harry Potter, aren't you? And you must be Alexa Potter. I am Hermione Granger. Who are you?" she asked.
    "I'm Ron Weasley," Ron said.
    "Pleasure. You boys had better change into your robes. I expect we'll be arriving soon," Hermione said, leaving the compartment.
    I stood and turned to the boys. "I'll wait outside for you two to get ready," I said.
    "Thanks," Harry replied.
    I smirked. "I don't plan to see you two half naked, boys."
    They laughed and I stepped out of the compartment. As I was waiting, Draco spotted me and came over, stopping in front of me. He glanced at the door and then back at me, silently questioning me.
    "I'm waiting for the boys to get into their robes," I said.
    "Ah. I see. Well, do you want to wait with me?" Draco asked, smirking.
    "I'd rather not. Sorry. I want to spend time with my brother," I told him.
    "I understand. I'll see you later, then," he responded and walked off.
    The door of the compartment opened a few seconds later and I went back in. The boys were now in their school robes and we sat back down. I stared out the window at the darkening sky. Eventually, we pulled into the station and we heard the whistle blow. We got out and walked along the platform. We heard a familiar voice call out and turned around.
    "Firs' years, over here please," Hagrid called out to the sea of students.
    "Hello, Hagrid," Harry and I said together.
    "Woah!" Ron exclaimed. Harry and I laughed and followed Hagrid through the trees to the Black Lake where multiple boats floated, waiting to take us to the castle.
    "No mor' than four per boat," Hagrid instructed.
    Harry, Ron, myself, and another boy named Neville got into a boat together and looked around. We sailed peacefully across the lake and rounded a bend, the castle coming into view. The first years gasped at the sheer size of the castle, illuminated by the many windows with candlelight and other light flowing out of them. We reached the opposite shore and disembarked.
    "You there, this yer toad?" Hagrid asked Neville, holding up a toad.
    "Trevor!" Neville cried, taking the toad from the Hagrid's hand.
    We followed the man up to the front door and knocked once. It opened almost instantly. I found myself looking up at Professor McGonagall, Head of Gryffindor House and Transfiguration teacher.    
    "Thank you, Hagrid. I'll take it from here," she said. "Welcome to Hogwarts. The start-of-term feast will begin momentarily, however, before you can take your seats, you must be sorted into your Houses. They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. While you're here, your House will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you points and any rule-breaking, you will lose points. At the end of the year, the House with the most points will win the House Cup. Wait here, quietly," McGonagall said before walking away.
    "So, it's true then? What they're saying on the train? Harry Potter and Alexa Potter have come to Hogwarts," Draco drawled out from behind us. People murmured our names as they looked around. "This is Crabbe and Goyle. And I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy," he said as he came up to us. Ron sniggered and Draco looked to him. "Think my name's funny, do you? No need to ask who you are. Red hair and hand-me-down robes. You must be a Weasley," Draco said before turning back to Harry. "You'll soon find out that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there," he said, holding his hand out to the both of us, waiting for us to shake his hand.
    "I think we can tell the wrong sort for ourselves, thanks," I said coldly.
    Draco looked at me, shocked. Before he could reply, McGonagall came back and tapped Draco's shoulder with a roll of parchment. He returned to his place.
    "We're ready for you now. Follow me," she said.
    We followed her into the Great Hall and saw the four House tables lined up, perpendicular to the teachers' table. Behind the teachers, hanging on the wall, were the House banners. The scarlet and gold banner with the lion of Gryffindor hung behind an empty seat, no doubt McGonagall's. The silver and green banner with the snake of Slytherin hung behind a male teacher, Severus Snape, my godfather. I flashed him a smile and received one in return. The yellow and black with the badger of Hufflepuff was on the wall behind a plump, little witch named Professor Sprout, the Herbology teacher. And lastly, the blue and black with the raven of Ravenclaw hung behind a small, short wizard, Professor Flitwick, the Charms teacher. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, sat in the very centre of the table, watching the first years approach the teachers' table, resting his chin on his linked fingers.     "Now, when I call your name, you will come up and sit on the stool. I will place the Sorting Hat on your head and you will be sorted into your Houses. Hermione Granger," she called the first name on her list.
    "Oh, no. Okay, relax," Hermione whispered to herself as she stepped up to the stool.
    "Hmm, I know where to put you. GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted.
    The Gryffindor table erupted into cheers as Hermione went to join them.
    "Draco Malfoy."
    "SLYTHERIN!"
    "Harry Potter."
    Mutters broke out around the hall at his name and he looked at me nervously before I gave him a small shove forward. He sat on the stool and I heard the hat's voice in my head.
    "Hmm, difficult, very difficult. Plenty of courage I see, not a bad mind either. There's talent, oh yes, and a thirst to prove yourself. But where to put you?" it said.
    'Not Slytherin, not Slytherin,' Harry thought.
    "Not Slytherin, eh? You could be great, you know. It's all here in you head. And Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness. No doubt about that. No? Well, if you're sure, better be GRYFFINDOR!" The hat shouted its final decision to the whole hall.
    The Gryffindor table again erupted into cheers and Harry smiled at me.
    "Alexa Potter."
    Even more mutters broke out because not many people knew that there was another Potter. I saw Snape smiling at me, giving me an encouraging nod. The hall was completely silent as I strode up to the stool. I sat down and the hat was placed on my head.
    "You're even more difficult than your brother," the hat said. I looked at Harry and saw his eyes widen and I knew he was hearing the hat's voice. "You should be in Slytherin but your head and heart agree on the same. I suppose you want to be with your brother, so I guess it'll have to be... GRYFFINDOR!"
    I sighed in relief as I practically ran over to my brother and I heard the Weasley twins, Fred and George, chanting, "We got both Potters! We got both Potters!"
    I sat down next to my brother and watched the rest of the first years get sorted. I caught Draco's eye and smiled. He smiled back, sad that I wasn't with him. Severus was smiling widely, having known I would've ended up in Gryffindor. I reminded him of my mother, Lily, and he loved me for that. Ron joined us and sat across from Harry.
    "Before we begin the feast, I would like to give some instructions to all of you. First years are to keep in mind that the Forest is forbidden to all students and Mr. Filch would like me to remind you that the third hand corridor on the right hand side is out-of-bounds for all those who don't not wish to die a most painful death. Let the feast begin," Dumbledore said, sitting down.
    As we ate, Harry looked up at Snape, who was talking to Professor Quirrell, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Harry felt a searing pain in his scar and looked at me. After the feast, Percy Weasley, prefect, led us to the Gryffindor Tower. We came to a stop in front of a portrait that guarded the Tower.
    "Password?" she asked.
    "Capus Draconis," Percy said and the portrait swung open. We followed the red-head into the common room and looked around. "Girls dormitories are upstairs and down the right and the same for the boys on the left. You'll find your belongings have been brought up," Percy said.
    Hermione and I ran up the steps and claimed our beds before returning to the common room. We sat in front of the fire for a few minutes before going up to bed, to get some sleep before the first day of class tomorrow.