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1, September, 1991
Finding out that your mom is dead because of some dark wizard having beef with your 1 year old twin brother is not in Harry's want to learn bucket list'
But he supposed beggars can't be choosers.
"Uhm.. Hello-? Can i sit here? Everywhere else is full.." A ginger boy peek in Harry's compartment.
"Yeah, come in" Harry smiles at the boy which the boy return.
"Thanks mate, my name is Ron, Ron Weasley." The boy offer a handshake which Harry accepts.
"My name's Harry, Harry Potter"
Ron's eyes widen. "Potter? Isn't your name supposed to be Grayson Potter?"
"No-?" Harry gulps. "Eh, I don't care. Nice to meet you mate!" Ron seems happy to made a friend.
Suddenly a woman called out. "Anything on the trolley boys?" Ron frown. " I'm settle" Ron pull out a bag of.. food?
Harry see how upset Ron is and decided to buy some, with galleons he currently have in his pockets. "Can we have one of each kinds?"
Ron turn to Harry.
"Of course boy." The woman gladly accept.
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"Thanks Harry for giving me some!" Ron swallow another chocolate with a smile. Harry felt happy.
Harry randomly pick a chocolate and inspect the box. "It's not a real frog is it?"
"Of course not, the chocolate was just charm to act like one." Ron then grab another candy to open.
"W-oah!" The frog jump out of the box and then out of the window and flown away. "Next time mate"
Harry then saw a card in the chocolate box. "Albus Dumbledore.." Harry reads of the card.
"I have 5 of those, if you keep buying them, you can maybe be like me! A collector!" Ron wipes of the chocolate stain on his mouth. "Hey 'arry wanna see magic! I'm gonna change my rat into yellow-"
Someone then knock on the door of the compartment. "Sorry to bother but have you seen a toad? Our friend Neville lost his" A bushy hair girl peek her head in
"Sorry- but we haven't-" The girl then rush to sit beside them. "Are you doing a spell? Can i see?"
"Hermione?" The bushy hair girl look back at the compartment door. "My bad Theo, but you can go first! I really wanna see!"
The boy name Theo nodded and left.
"Well? Go on! I wanna see!" Hermione smiles excitedly.
"Sunshine daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow!" Ron's rat just stood there doing nothing. She seems disappointed. "That's not a real spell is it-" Hermione words were cut off when she look at Harry. "You're Grayson Potter!"
"Nice to meet you, I'm Hermione Granger" She offers a handshake which Harry awkardly accepts.
"I'm sorry but my name's Harry Potter"
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Hermione were stunned
"B-But you look like exactly what they said in the books! Green eyes and messy black hair! Even the picture look the same!"
"That's what i thought too, but his name is Harry."Ron share what happened earlier.
"Wait, isn't Harry Potter supposed to be dead? No offense Harry but in the books they said you die with Lily Potter your mother" Hermione quoted
"Well, i guess I'm supposed to be dead, but I'm not. Hagrid told me it was just incase You-Know-Who try to get revenge"
"I guess"
She then turn to Ron and inspects him. "Are you a Weasley?" Ron then look at her with his eyebrow raised. "How did you know?"
"Your older brother help me earlier, he's very nice"
"Were there two of them?"
"No, i think he was a prefect" Ron nodded
"That was Percy, my name's Ron"
"Nice to meet you Ron" Hermione turn her attention to Harry. "What happened to your glasses?" Harry then took off his glasses to see what she was talking about.
Harry then remember on how Dudley snap his glasses in half and how he was force to tape it so it will stay together. "Can i have it for a second?"
Harry then gave it to Hermione.
"Oculus Reparo" She waves her wand. Harry and Ron now stares at the fixed glasses. "Here." Harry laughs. "Thank you Hermione!"
"No problem! Anything for a friend!"
"We're friends?" Harry tilt his head. "I suppose so? Do you guys want to be friends?" Harry and Ron looks at each other and back to Hermione.
and the boys nod at the same time.
Hermione smiles gleefully "Well then! I'll be going back to my original compartment! See you guys!" Hermione then step out of the compartment.
"Oh yeah! You guys should wear your robes, we're getting close" Hermione reminded them and left. "She's cool" Ron mutter
"Agree"
Harry's very happy! He managed to befriend 2 people from his year! He hoped their friendship will last long until he graduated.
But he still wonders.. who is he? Is he even supposed to be here? Is Harry Potter supposed to be going to Hogwarts?
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Grayson Potter..
Who are you..Who am i?
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Hermione's happy, she made two new friends! Maybe Hogwarts won't be so bad.
She then open the door of her compartment. "Sorry for disa-" She then saw Neville sleeping on Theo's shoulder while he was reading. She giggle and sat the opposite of them. "Hello Hermione"
"Hello Blaise" She then open one of her books and read in the comfortable silence.
And that's when the train stopped.
Hermione and Blaise immediately get ready meanwhile Theo's the only one taking it slow. "Don't rush, you guys are gonna get push" Theo reminded them.
"Nev, Neville" Theo softly shake Neville to wake him up. "..Hmn..?" Neville blinks
".s-Sorry Theo!..!" Neville immediately apologize and move away. "It's fine, you should get ready, we're getting out."
Neville nod smiling sheepishly.
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"First year! Firs' year!!Com' ere'!" Hagrid call the 11 years olds and lead them to the boats.
Harry's eyes sparkles seeing the school
"Are you excited 'arry?" Hagrid waves to the boy. "Of course!
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After arriving the first years follow Professor McGonagall to wait Infront of a huge door.
Harry nudge Ron. "Hmn?"
"Do you think we'll be roommates?"
"It depends on what house we're in actually." Ron then explain about the 4 houses and sortings.
"My brothers said that were gonna have to duel trolls.. i very much hope not." Harry laughs.
"-son Potter!"
"It is him-!
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"It is true then, Grayson Potter is here at Hogwarts"
The boy who's said to be Grayson turn around to look at the blond. The blond look at the boy behind Grayson with dirty blond hair i disgust. "I'm Draco Malfoy"
"And you'll soon find out that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. You don't wanna go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."
"I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself, thanks" Grayson turn around to talk with the 'wrong sort'
The blond eyes widen, he was about to say something but Professor McGonagall came back.
"Welcome to Hogwarts,"said Professor McGonagall. "The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts."
The first years then line up as they were told.
"So that's my brother?" Harry inspect the boy Infront of him. "I suppose so Harry, i mean he look basically like you but he have neater hair and your hair have a lighter colour." Ron then plays with Harry's hair while waiting for his name to be called.
The sorting hat sat on the stool
Oh, you may not think I’m pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
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You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be .
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on ! Don't be afraid !
And don't get in a flap! And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
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For I'm a Thinking Cap.
A couple of muggle borns laughs at the pun.
Professor McGonagall stood beside the sorting hat holding a parchment.
"Abott, Hannah!"
"HUFFLEPUFF"
"Bones,Susan!"
"HUFFLEPUFF"
"Finnigan, Seamus!"
"GRYFFINDOR"
"Granger, Hermione!"
"Ron, that's Hermione!" Harry nod at Hermione as she awkwardly walk to the stool. "I think she's a ravenclaw, she likes books and reading right?"
"Yeah, i think so. Maybe Ravenclaw is the best fit?"
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"SLYTHERIN" Only the other houses claps. The Slytherin stay quiet. "A muggleborn in Slytherin!?" The blond boy gritted his teeth. "What's so bad about that?" Harry muttter.
"Slytherin is known for the pure-bloodness i supposed, if i got sorted in Slytherin, I'm pretty sure I'll be dead" Ron gulps. Harry tilt his head. "Why? You're a pure-blood right?"
"Well.. my family is also know for being a blood traitor, my father is called a muggle fanatic by some people.." Harry nods
"Longbottom, Neville!"
The boy almost stumble down, he's walking while his body shook in fear. "You'll be fine Nev" Another boy Harry remember named Theo assure Longbottom.
"GRYFFINDOR" The Gryffindor tables cheers once again. Longbottom were accepted by the students smiling.
"Malfoy,Draco!"
"SLYTHERIN" Malfoy smirks and sit on the Slytherin table.
"Nott,Theodore!"
"SLYTHERIN"
"Patil, Padma!"
"RAVENCLAW"
"Patil, Pavarti!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"
"Potter,Grayson!"
The great hall sat in silence. "I guess that's it?"
Ron mutter. "Now I'm scared.. I'm supposed to be dead Ron!" Harry gulps his fear down his throat. "Calm down mate! You're great at finding friends if we're not from the same houses" Ron laughs cheerfully. "Helpful Ron-"
"GRYFFINDOR!"
"WE GOT POTTER!!" The ginger twins shout in excitement. And so did the rest of Gryffindor.
But, the excitement didn't last long.
"Potter,Harry!"
"Did i heard that right?"
"Are you sure it's not Peter?"
"Isn't he supposed to be dead?"
Grayson snap his head around as soon as he heard the name.
Harry can felt eyes looking at him as he slowly walk to the sorting hat. Ron gave him an assuring smile, while Hermione nod from afar.
Ah another Potter, interesting.
'Please let me be with my friends..'
Oh boy interesting indeed.
You could be great, you know. It's all here in your head. And Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, there's no doubt about that.
Your friend Granger is in Slytherin, yes?
H-Hermione?.. i suppose..
Well then.
"SLYTHERIN!" This time, the Slytherin cheers.
Harry immediately get off and went to Hermione. "Hey Harry"
"Hello Hermione"
The two talk for a while, ignoring the stares.
"Weasley,Ronald!"
"It's Ron's turns!" Harry turn his attention to his friend. "I guess it's fitting for him to be named Ronald" Hermione shrug.
"SLYTHERIN!"
Only the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs clap their hands. Ron awkwardly walk to Harry and Hermione hiding his face from the Gryffindors. "It really can't be help is it" Harry pat his friend.
"I'm soo gonna get a howler.."
"Howler?"
"You'll see.."
"Your brothers are starting Ronald" Hermione mention the looks of the older Weasley.
"Don't call me that.. and of course it's a shock! My family have been a Gryffindor for generations!"
Harry giggles.
"Uhm.. Hermione?"
"Oh- Sorry Theo!" Hermione turn to Nott and waves. "If you need help, just ask okay?" Theo reminded the bushy hair girl.
Hermione just nod. "If anything happens I'll update you tomorrow." Theo frown. "You should threaten to hex them if they did anything" Hermione grins "Thanks for the suggestion!" Hermione laughs softly.
The headmaster then did his speech.
With professor Quirrel and that the students are forbidden to go to the forbidden forest and the third floor if they do not wish a painful death.
"Finally i can eat-!"
"Oi, Weasle" Malfoy called.
"Ignore him" Theo mutter as slowly as he could that only the four can hear it. Ron nod and continue to eat. "Weasle!?" Malfoy grunt and turn away in anger.
"Hey, Nott-"
"Call me Theo"
"A-alright! Uhm Theo, do you know anything abot the Potters?" Harry ask which really got Theo's attention and some Slytherins. "You're a Potter?"
Harry awkwardly explain and how he was raised in the muggle-way. "I suppose i could explain."
"The Potter kids and Longbottom is part of a prophecy." Zabini but in. "Where did you get the information?" Hermione ask not knowing about the prophecy even after reading all the books she could fine. "It's not talk about much but since me and Theo are part ot an ancient 'Pure-Blood' family we heard it from our parents."
Theo nod. "We don't know the exact words of the prophecy but we knows that the prophecy said that one of the children of the Potter and Longbottom will be the one to defeat The Dark Lord or something like that"
"Take it with a grain of salt"
Theo then added on what happens to Neville parents.
"Bellatrix Le'strange should die"
The boys snap their head towards Hermione.
"What? In the muggle-world if you do something that bad like torturing someone to insanity I'm pretty sure you're gonna get the death sentence"
Hermione then grab her spoon to continue eating.
"When the Dark Lord attack the Potters he was not alone, one of his followers was there too and was the reason your father got in a coma. meanwhile.. your mother were killed trying to protect you and your brother."
"Professor Dumbledore then announce that your brother is the one that defeated The Dark Lord. And i suppose you were then send to a relatives to assure your safey i assume?"
"Yeah, it was my mom's sister. Her sister was a muggle that hate magic, so you can imagine how terrible it was" Harry sighs and grabbing another dessert .
"No offense Harry but you ate more then me!" Ron eyes seems happy for some odd reason. "Well if you were force to only eat your cousin leftovers once a day-"
"What-?" Harry look at his friends staring at him like he just kick a cute kitten. "Continue eating Harry" Hermione assure. "Okay?"