Tom Riddle Era: Faline Potter

Boats and Sorting

Teresa's POV

I got off the train and went over to the boats to see a middle aged man standing. Right, Hagrid isn't the keeper of keys and ground yet. "Miss Potter I presume" he says when he spots me and I nod my head. "The name is Ogg. You shall get in a boat with two first years. While the rest will split up four to a boat" he states.

I nod my head and get into a boat. I'm soon joined by a pair of red head boys. Who remind of Fred and George. "Hello Gideon" says the one with slightly longer hair.

"Fabian Prewett" says the one with the shorter hair.

"At your service" they finished and I smile.

"Teresa Potter, at yours" I tell them. I remember now, these are the uncles Fred and George are named after. The ones Moody talked highly of, it took five deatheaters to kill them. Wow, I wonder who else I'll meet in this era.

"Why are you with us?" Fabian asks me.

"And not in a carriage?" Gideon answers.

"I'm transferring from another school, I guess they want me to have the whole experience" I tell them. Soon the rest of the boats are filled and we set off towards the school. "What house do you want to be in?" I ask them.

"Gryffindor" they say smiling and I chuckle.

"Same here, I hear it's the best house" I tell them.

"It is, our neighbor Bilius is in it" Gideon states.

"He's in third year" Fabian adds.

"He's also trying out for the quidditch team this year, they need a new keeper" Gideon says proudly.

"I'm sure he'll do great" I tell them smiling. "Look, there's Hogwarts" I tell them as I look up at the castle smiling. At least I'll have a semi normal year. I'll be able to focus on work and getting home. Hopefully I'll be in Gryffindor again. At least then not everything will change.

We reached the docks and I help them out first. Before getting out. Once everyone was out of the boats I notice a large boy by the open doors. "Rubeus, go tell Dumbledore that the first years and Miss Potter have arrived" Ogg tells him. So that's Hagrid? Wow he was a big kid. I'll be sure to talk to him.

We entered the castle and Ogg stayed with us. Until a younger Dumbledore appeared with Hagrid. Ogg then left for the great hall. "Welcome to Hogwarts, now soon you shall enter the great hall and join your class mates. But before that, you must all be sorted into your houses. There is Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Good behavior will earn your house points and rule breaking will make it lose points. Points are also gained through quidditch and there'll be new open positions for your second year. If any of you wish to try out. Now relax while I see if they're ready for you" Dumbledore states.

Hagrid remained to watch us and I noticed some of the first years whispering. Pointing him looking nervous. I walk over to him with a small smile. "Hi, I'm Teresa" I tell him.

"Rubeus Hagrid" he states.

"Pleasure, do you like animals? I heard Hogwarts has a giant squad in the lake" I state smiling.

"It does, quiet friendly he is. Saved me in first year, would of drowned without him" he says smiling.

"Amazing, do you think you could tell me more about the creatures here?" I ask him

"I don't get a lot of free time, but you can come to my hut during lunch anytime to talk" he states.

"I'll do that, it's nice to meet you Hagrid" I say smiling. Just then Dumbledore returned and he gives me a grateful smile. He leads us into the great hall leaving Hagrid out there. I feel sorry for Hagrid, he should be in here enjoying the feast with everyone else. Not eating alone in his hut.

We lined up in front of the hall. Where the sorting hat sat ready on the stoll. I look at the staff table and hide my frown. I knew none of the professors there. Except for Professor Slughorn, Madame Hooch, and Professor Dumbledore. Man they all look young.

I watch the first years be sorted into their houses. I clapped loudly when Gideon and Fabian were placed in Gryffindor. I notice them sit next to another red haired boy with hazel brown eyes. That must be their neighbor Bilius.

It's finally time for my name to be called. "Teresa Potter" Dumbledore calls. I take a calming breath and walk over to the stoll. I say down on it and Dumbledore placed the hat on my head.

'I feel like I have meet you before in a different time Miss Potter. How intriguing. Let us see where you belong this time. Very smart, would do well in Ravenclaw. But you also very loyal to your family and friends. Hufflepuff would suit you well with that. However, I see a better house for you other then these two' the hat states.

'Not slytherin, not slytherin' I chant in my head.

'Not slytherin hey, are you sure? You could be great you know and slytherin would help you on the road to greatest. There is no doubt about that no' he says. I continue to silent pray. 'Well, if you are not sure. Better be... Gryffindor!' he shouts and I sigh in relief.

'Thank you' I say in my head as the hat is taken off. I look down at my now Gryffindor robes and smile. I head over to the Gryffindor table and the twins pull me down beside them.

"Bilius, this is Teresa" they tell him smiling.

"Pleasure to meet you" he says holding a hand out.

"Likewise" I say as I shake it. I notice Tom looking at me over his shoulder looking annoyed. I hide my victorious smirk. One point Teresa, zero points Tom.

"Hi, I'm Lyall Lupin. What year are you in?" asks the person across from us. I look at him closely and smile. Remus didn't get many looks from his father, but he has his father's eyes.

"Sixth year" I tell him.

"To old for you Bilius" Lyall says smirking.

"Oh what might of been" Bilius says with fake longing. I can tell he's a massive flirt. We spend the rest of the feast getting to know each other. Then afterwards Lyall and Bilius show me to Gryffindor tower. Not that I needed a guide. The girl prefect appeared and said I'd be sharing her dorm with her & her friends.

So I said goodnight to the boys and followed her. Faline was already there and I gave her a pat before she left. I then changed into my winter pjs and did my teeth before going to bed.

A/N

Picture above of Teresa's view from her boat and picture on the external link of the Sorting Hats quote about Gryffindor.