The heir of Lestrange

Chapter 3

The Malfoys were happy to know that Albert had made friends with Potter. They thought that Harry was himself a Dark Wizard. However, Albert thought other ways. He was getting ready to go to Hogwarts. He had packed his trunk and this time as well Dobby had agreed to escort him onto the train. Albert had developed a liking for Dobby and would usually smuggle him sweets. However, Dobby always refused. 

The Hogwarts Express was probably the longest train Albert had ever saw. And he boarded the train and quickly sat next to Draco and two other boys. "Hello Albert," Draco said. "This is Vincent Crabbe," Draco said pointing to one of them. "And this is Gregory Goyle," Draco said pointing to the other. "Crabbe, Goyle, this is Albert Lestrange," Draco said.

"But Draco-" Albert spoke, but was cut off by Draco. "Don't worry, they are of our sort. Albert was sitting amongst many other Slytherins. There was pug faced Pansy Parkinson, who was eyeing Draco with great interest. Then there was a fat girl called Millicent Bulstrode and Blaise Zabini were some of the first years in the train. They reached an hour and a half later. There wasn't anything fun to do on the train, except for eating sweets. Albert liked the licorice wands the best. When they got off the train and on to Hogsmeade station, they were greeted by a huge man. Albert knew he was Rubeus Hagrid as Harry had told him. They went on boats, he shared one with Blaise, Theodore (Another first year) and Millicent. As Draco, Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy, who forcefully made her way into the boat were on the other one. Hogwarts Castle was a huge and vast castle with many towers. When they walked they were greeted by a woman who had a hooked white nose. Hagrid told them that she was Professor McGonagall. "Students, you will all be sorted into your houses today, where you will join your classmates and your family while your time here at Hogwarts. There are 4 houses, Gryffindor for the brave, Ravenclaw for the wise, Hufflepuff for the kind and loyal, and Slytherin, for the cunning and ambitious," She said. 

"Now you all wait while we check if we all are prepared for you," She said as she walked off. 

"So its true, Harry Potter is here at Hogwarts!" Draco said as he moved towards Harry. Albert walked towards him too. "Hello Harry, remember me?" Albert said. 

"Yes, but why are you with Malfoy?" he asked, sounding disgusted. Just then, Professor McGonagall came and called us inside. The Great Hall was massive with 4 long tables, one for each house. students were sitting here and there, as they clapped. At the end of the hall was a large table with Dumbledore and all the professors sitting there. And in front of them was a stool with an old tattered hat. Professor McGonagall then started calling names, as they went to get sorted. 

Susan Bones, Hannah Abbott and Justin Finch-Fletchely became Hufflepuff's. Terry Boot and Padma Patil became Ravenclaw's. Everyone was getting sorted, when Harry Potter was called. There was silence in the entire hall, even Dumbledore seemed to give his full attention. After a minute the hat called out "GRYFFINDOR!" and Harry moved to join the table with his new friend Ron Weasley. "Adkins, Albert" Minerva McGonagall called. Albert moved towards the stool and put the hat on. A small voice spoke in his head. "Ahh, I see, not a bad mind, but its all in there, all in the blood. I see your desire, but that cant be done!" And then it shouted, "SLYTHERIN!" as Albert moved towards the table as the house was clapping. Marcus Flint, the prefect shook his hand, as he sat opposite to Draco.