Safe...Clean...Now Time ta Eat!
Author: Sykra Sawyer
Date: 12-05-01 07:13

Without even looking at who caught them....Sykra managed to sneak off and enter the Great Hall. She quietly headed for the bathrooms, hoping no one would notice her. She breathed a sigh of relief once she was safely inside the bathrooms. "Bloody 'ell that woz close!" She said aloud to herself. She managed to clean herself up as best as she could, and made her way to the Great Hall with a smile on her face. She was glad to be back. Especially because Hogwarts was probably the safest place anyone could be right now. She headed for the Ravenclaw table, spotted Cho and hurried to sit beside her.

"Hey Cho!" Sykra sat down. "That wos a close one!" She laughed.

"Hi Sykra!" Cho replied. "Yeah was..." She smiled.

Sykra looked up and down the table. "Don't see Lilah or Adam yet. Guess they didn't get away." The two girls laughed and waited anxiously for the feast to begin.

Worried
Author: Lostark The Rude
Date: 12-05-01 08:38

Oh I wish she would stop that look! It's so serious! According to my benefactor, I am to show her what I can do as soon as I am sorted and can arrange an evaluation. "Uh Professor McGonagall? I'm told I'm to show you what I can do, when convenient," I said. "Very well, Mr. Lostark. I left my appointment book in the castle, but may we discuss this at a later time?" she said very dignified. "Yes ma'am," I said as I followed the other first years and transfer students into the Great Hall...

Entering with the Other First Years
Author: Lostark The Rude
Date: 12-05-01 23:42

I followed everyone into the Great Hall. I saw Neville and went to visit him. Professor McGonagall tugged me back to my spot and waved her finger. "Only if you are a Gryffindor," she said sternly and patted my head as she went to the head table and took out a very tattered hat.

From Behind
Author: Adam Higginton-Smythe
Date: 12-06-01 02:09

Adam Higginton-Smythe slid into the Great Hall quietly, but rather unconcerned. He stepped from the moving paints and colors that could be describe the Great Hall presently and sat at the Ravenclaw table. He glanced from the corners of his eyes, left then right, and zoned in on the culprits. Adam enjoyed the possible torments their curiosity might bring them.

As Adam before her, Lilah slid towards the table and sat next to Adam, almost as from thin air. She sat and looked at Sykra Sawyer and Cho Chang. She leaned and without changing her stare on the girls and whispered something to Adam, he smiled looking back at the girls. Adam lifted his robe and checked his pants...

Quizzical Look
Author: Cho Chang
Date: 12-06-01 03:02

Cho glances at Adam, feeling Lilah's stare, she raises a quizzical eyebrow and opens her mouth to question, but the doors blow open and the first years enter, looking nervous and ready to be sorted. She gives one more quizzical glance at them before turning her attention to the first years and Prof. McGonagall.

Settling In
Author: Katie Bell
Date: 12-06-01 03:40

Katie sat down at Gryffindor's table, happy to be back at the castle. Looking around, she saw the teacher's table, complete with one unfamiliar face that she figured must be the new DADA teacher. "I bet the first years are absolutely petrified", she thought to herself, remembering her sorting and how nervous she was. It seemed so long ago now. She'd been daydreaming for quite a while; Katie began looking expectantly at the teacher's table, waiting for Dumbledore to being.

What Are They Up Ta?
Author: Sykra Sawyer
Date: 12-06-01 04:28

Sykra glanced towards the door where the first years had just entered. She noticed Adam and Lilah looking this way. She leaned close to Cho, who seem to have noticed them also, and whispered, "Wot do ya think those two are up ta?"

"I dunno." Cho wispered back. "But they're up ta SOMETHING."

"Yeah..." Sykra replied. They looked at them for a lil longer then turned back to the nervous first years, awaiting the sorting.

Snickers
Author: Lilah Baldwyn
Date: 12-06-01 04:43

Lilah and Adam watched the mass of First Years filing in with expressions of silent awe and apprehension. Lilah squinted her eyes slightly and found the Prefect of the Ravenclaw house at the very front of the long table. She smiled smugly to herself and nudged Adam.

"It's safe now! I thought that you were going to 'set' them off during the Sorting!"

Lilah hissed as the last of the First Years were sorted. "I don't want Professor McGonagall after me!" Adam said muttered annoyed with Lilah's jolt to his stomach.

"Fine!" She whispered. "It'll be funny anyway."

Adam craned his neck and looked around, then smiled good humorly at Cho who was eyeing them suspiciously again.

"What are you staring at?" She asked the two.

"Nothing!" Lilah chirped happily, and then elbowed Adam sharply in the stomach. "Isn't that right?"

Perhaps she had nudged him a little too hard (poor Adam! But she didn't really mean to... *grin*), for Adam didn't answer and flashed Lilah a furious glare.

"That hurt!"

Re: Meeting Professors
Author: Amerah Patterson
Date: 12-06-01 04:57

"Miss Patterson?" said the Professor. "Yes," I reply. "I am. Pleased to meet you." I look at Aradia and Samantha and think it will be interesting to see how long they can stay out of mischief. This professor seems very strict, and I make a mental note not to anger her.

Finally Getting Somewhere
Author: Samantha Thatcher
Date: 12-06-01 05:01

The doors opened to the Great Hall. Samantha walked in with the first years and McGonagall. She had never seen a more awesome sight than the bewitched ceiling. She looked around at the multitudes of faces watching as the first years entered the hall. Samantha spotted Sykra and Cho at the Ravenclaw table. She wiggled her fingers at them with a wink.

Then she noticed the blonde boy, Malfoy at the Slytherin table. He was glaring at her. Samantha pouted at him teasingly and he scowled even more, but she rose a brow at him and walked on.

As they neared the front of the room she saw yet two other familiar faces...the redheaded twins. She wasn't sure quite yet what to think of them. Their last encounter was...well, interesting to say the least.

Finally reaching their destination all the first years gathered together in front of the teachers table. Samantha felt a little uncomfortable, being as the eldest one that had to be sorted...or so she thought...

Re: the Great Hall
Author: Amerah Patterson
Date: 12-06-01 05:48

I take my seat in the Great Hall with the other new students waiting for the sorting to begin. As I wait for the sorting I quietly hope to not disappoint my mom and to be placed where I truly belong.

About to be Sorted
Author: Aradia Forest
Date: 12-06-01 05:49

I follow Prof. McGonagall into the Great Hall and stand with the first years and the few transfer students. I'm so excited. I'm surprised I'm not boucning. I can't wait to be sorted! I really hope I'm in Gryffindor, though Ravenclaw would also be cool. I have nothing against Hufflepuff. I can think of worse things than friendliness, loyalty, hardworking and a sense of fairness. Worse things like being overly ambitious and malicious and - oh! That would be Slytherin!!! Ugh! I WON'T go there!!! I WON'T!!! I watch as a large, tattered hat is brought out. Is this what will sort us? It seems so, for no sooner is it put down on a small stool then it begins to sing.

Re: About to be Sorted
Author: Amerah Patterson
Date: 12-06-01 05:56

I take my place next to Aradia and Samantha and listen to the hat's song. I try to relax despite the butterflies creeping into my stomach. Where WILL I be?! As long as it's not Slytherin, I'll be happy!

The Speech
Author: Prof. Dumbledore
Date: 12-06-01 08:02

Dumbledore sat at the teachers' table watching as the first years gathered around. When all was settled Dumbledore stood and all eyes fell upon him.

"It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you all to a new year at Hogwarts! I have a few announcements to make. First off, I'd like you all to remember that the Forbidden Forest is strictly off limits to ALL students. Secondly, I know that some of you must be scared or nervous about the events that took place last year. But remember you all could not be in a safer place than here at Hogwarts." He smiled. "Now, on with the sorting ceremony!"

Sorting Ceremony
Author: Minerva McGonagall
Date: 12-06-01 08:25

McGonagall led the new students across the room to where she had placed the three-legged stool and the old Sorting Hat.

She looked out across the line of First Years and their three transfer students.

She stood in front of everyone and cleared her throat.

"Everyone, may I have your attention! Attention, please!" She called, "We have three transfer students this year, and it has been decided that they will be sorted first."

She looked down at the parchment she had just unrolled.

"Lostark, Christopher"

The young man stepped forward and sat on the stool and Minerva placed the Sorting Hat on his head.

Hmm, a good heart, I see. Yes, loyal and kind to others, and a good worker . . . RAVENCLAW!!

The Ravenclaw table erupted with cheers and applause as Lostark went down toward his table, being greeted by his new Housemates.

"Thatcher, Samantha," McGonagall read off of the parchment.

The girl came up to the stool and sat down and McGonagall placed the Sorting Hat upon her head.

Ooooh, Kind-hearted, loyal, a true friend to all! Oh, and a general sweetheart . . . . GRYFFINDOR!

Miss Thatcher jumped up, squealing and ran to the Gryffindor table as the table cheered and whooped for her.

A New Gryffindor
Author: Samantha Thatcher
Date: 12-06-01 20:45

Samantha rushed over to the Gryffindor table and found a seat next to Ron. She had met him on the train.

"Alright Sammi! You made it to Gryffindor!!" He congratulated.

With a big smile on her face Samantha replied. "O' course Ron! Dinna think I'd be an'where but Gryffindor, did yeh?!" She was very happy. After shaking some hands she settled down and watched as the first years were sorted.

Ravenclaw?
Author: Lostark The Rude
Date: 12-06-01 23:02

"Welcome Chris," said a fellow Ravenclaw.

"I prefer Lostark," I said wishing my new friend Neville Longbottom was in the same house I was.

"So, are you a transfer? From where?" asked another Ravenclaw.

"Cowboils, in Texas," I said.

"What year will you be?" asked a third Ravenclaw.

"First, but I was able to advance in transfiguration," I said.

"Are you sure you are a Ravenclaw?" asked a fourth Ravenclaw.

"That is what the hat said," I said.

"Maybe you are extremely good at transfigurations?" said a fifth Ravenclaw.

"Yea, I am. I can make Golems," I said remebering I can just make them but can't get them to behave. Meanwhile in my home in Texas was a forgotten gift for Hagrid, my cousin.

A Gryffindor Surprise
Author: Fred Weasley
Date: 12-07-01 00:02

Fred's jaw dropped when he saw her take a seat on the stool. Samantha Thatcher's 'er name, eh?

George grinned wide, "You're 'oping she gets put in with us, aren't ya?"

"No!" Fred scowled, "Wot gave you that bloody idea?" He narrowed his eyes at his brother, although he was secretly hoping Samantha would get sorted into Gryffindor. Please, please, please, pleeeeeease, pleas- YES! YES! ahem...yes. Fred had the urge to pump his arm in the air and shout out his joy, but knowing George's reaction he opted against it, instead going for a silent celebratory happy dance in his head.

His eyes followed Samantha as she took her seat next to Ron. To Ron? What the bloody...? Fred shook his head and shifted his gaze to George, who had the biggest grin upon his face. "Somebody's jealous!" George taunted, causing Fred to kick him hard under the table.

"Ouch! You bleedin' idiot," George screeched, holding onto his aching shin.

"Let's get somethin' straight, George," Fred demanded, "I'm not jealous that she's sitting next to our lil brother."

"Is that so?" George asked, between clenched teeth, "You do look a lil off colour."

Fred broke into a sly smile, "That's only 'cause I'm starvin' an' eager to get the show on the road, if you know wot I mean."

"Gotcha. So, when shall our lil plan start?" George asked, as the pain in his leg started to subside.

Fred grinned, "After our bellies are full!"

FOOD!
Author: H Potter
Date: 12-07-01 00:17

As the Sorting Ceremony dragged on, Ron and Harry began to get extemely hungry. The candy and cauldron cakes on the train seemed like a century ago.

Fred grabbed his knife and fork and started to chant "FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! FOOD!"

Ron, Harry and a few other Gryffindors followed suit.

Professor Mcgonagall stopped this soon after Ravenclaw and a few Hufflepuffs started to chant.

McGonagall said, "Utterly outrageous! Mr. Weasley, you are supposed to be setting an example for the lower years! NOT ROUSING THEM UP! And Mr. Potter, I'm surprised that even you would take part in this."

Harry said, "Sorry professor. Hunger clouds the mind."

"Be that as it may, Mr. Potter, Gryffindor must once again suffer the price..."

McGonagall was furious. "Well now, since Gryffindor started this little food riot...5 points from Gryffindor! That should teach you to be more mature!"

Just then Harry looked at Snape who had a big grin on his face, looking at Malfoy and his henchmen who seemed to have a new member...

Laughing at Trouble
Author: Sykra Sawyer
Date: 12-07-01 01:06

Sykra and Cho, after seeing the look on McGonagall's face, stopped chanting. "That woz funny!" Sykra laughed. "But we better be careful so as we don' loose any points!"

"Yeah." Cho said. "But whatever Lilah and Adam are up to could cost us some."

"Oh yea." Sykra thought for a second. "Well...as long as we don' loose TOO many points it's alright."

"Sykra!" Cho looked at her.

"Wot?" Sykra replied. "With everything that's goin' on we're gonna need some humor. Besides those two couldn't POSSIBLY get into as much trouble as Fred and George!"

"You're right!" Cho agreed. "Those two excel in that. Fred and George will be hard to beat!" The two girls looked over at the redheaded twins and started laughing, wondering what those two had in store for this year.