A/N: Hello Lovelies! How is everyone feeling today? This chapter is a lot similar to Addy's  POV but that's how it be sometimes... No TW today, and I hope this chapter fulfills all your desires :) ENJOY!

Adeline sat down just to get back up again as the boys rose from their seats. She grabbed her novel and threw it into her bag, I leaned over and grabbed mine as well. Fred and George led the way out of the compartment and through the hall. We were slightly held up as everyone was waking up at the same time.

We hopped out of the train onto a cute little station. Past the platform, a dark path with carriages sat. Street lamps lit up the place in a mysterious way, and I turned to see Adeline take a deep breath of air. It felt nice to be off the cramped train, although it was quite chilly.

"Wait guys, don't we have to get our trunks?" Adeline asked George and Fred as they walked off towards the student pathway.

"There's some sort of system that they go through which brings them up to the castle immediately. No work is required. C'mon now, got to catch up to a carriage," One of them said with a smile... they were too far away to tell. The student trail was packed but we eventually made it to the carriages. They were being pulled by nothing but, I assumed, pure magic.

The carriage ride was quite silent as we weaved around the forest. I was getting pretty tired until I saw Hogwarts in all its glory. I gasped and leaned close to the castle, the walls seemed to glow as it sat on the lake. The moon aligned behind it, making it seem especially large. It was astounding, I was speechless.

"Pretty nice, innit?"

"It's brilliant!" Adeline said, turning to see my mouth wide open, "Better than Ilvermorny you think?"

"Very much so," I nodded in amazement.

There was a long line of carriages at the castle. Students were hopping out of them and walking towards the big doors. Fred and George started to get out and motioned for us to do the same. George offered his hand, and I took it with a blush. I used the help to gently hop from the carriage onto the cobblestone pathway. I looked towards Adeline as she took a big step towards the school.

"Well, in we go."

We followed the huge crowd of students through the large stone castle way. When we finally made it through the doors I was in awe at how huge it was, it seemed even bigger inside than out! My stomach got a pang of nervousness as I realized how hard it was going to be to keep track of all the places within the large stone walls, but I quickly buried it. I didn't want nerves to ruin the exciting feeling I was getting right now.

"Ms. Finley, Ms. Bloom, is that you?"

Adeline and I turned to see an older lady standing right next to us. She had a witch hat on and green robes, she seemed quite stern. Adeline nodded hesitantly and the woman's face sprouted a big smile, "Welcome to Hogwarts ladies, I hope the train ride over was comfortable."

"Yes it was wonderful, thank you!" Adeline said a bit too enthusiastically. I thought it was splendid, other than the whole trunk incident of course. I wondered if maybe the professor had recognized us because we looked like our parents... all though it was probably due to the lack of a house color on our uniforms.

"Perfect, I'm Professor McGonagall, now would you two please follow me, I'll bring you to the great hall to be sorted with the first years." The Professor said while promptly ushering new students the correct way. My stomach dropped, so much for not letting nerves ruin the evening. What if I tripped while walking in front of all the students? Or passed out from dehydration and lack of food? I looked towards Addy who seemed just as nervous, "You can both give your bags to the twins and they will keep track of them."

She looked over me and Addy to give the boys a look. They followed her instructions and took the bags from us, and then said in unison, "You'll get them back, don't fret."

"Now follow me," McGonagall said while walking away calmly. I turned towards Adeline and she looked like she was about to pass out, she hadn't been this nervous at the last sorting ceremony at Ilvermorny. We stopped in front of a group full of twelve-year-olds. They were all talking amongst themselves but quickly quieted down once they saw the professor. They gave us a few sideways glances and I smiled at them nervously.

"Hello everyone. We will have the sorting ceremony take place in just a few minutes." She turned to Adeline and me, "You two will get sorted first."

She then walked down the hall to Merlin knows where. The first years again started talking in hushed whispers and it tempted us to do the same. Adeline turned to me and spoke, "Jules, I'm terrified right now."

I turned to her, eyebrows furrowed in concern. She was a nervous wreck, and I felt horrible for her. In an attempt of comfort, I brought my hand down to hold hers. She looked down at me and then back up at me with a smile, "Yeah I'm pretty nervous right now too."

"Yeah but I feel like I could puke at any moment."

"Well don't. That'll only make the situation worse when everyone staring at you with vomit down your shirt." I said quickly. I cringed slightly after saying it, I'm sure it must have been REAL comforting.

"Your hands are sweat-" Addy began, but I elbowed her gently before she could finish. Of course, my hands are sweaty, we were about to be at the full attention of many, many people! Her hands were just as sweaty, mind you!

McGonagall returned and motioned for us to follow her. I rushed to keep up with the group as we came up to a big hall, where four long tables were positioned in a row. Ahead of us sat a table horizontally, where adults were sitting. It seemed to be the professor's table. We were led to the left side of the room where the first years huddled like a bunch of awkward penguins, behind Adeline and me.

An older guy, who I recognized from the papers as the headmaster of Hogwarts, approached the magical podium. Wizarding newspapers were one of my parents' few exceptions of at-home magic. He wore extravagant silver robes that matched his grey beard, "Good evening students. Before we begin the feast, it is time for our annual sorting ceremony. Before we get the first years sorted, we will sort two transfer students from Ilvermorny. I trust that you will make them feel welcome in their new school."

All eyes turned towards us and I didn't really know what to do. I blushed and stared down at my shoes, and pretending all of them weren't wondering about every detail about our lives. Clapping enveloped the room only solidifying their presence, until McGonagall interjected, "Adeline Finley, you will go first."

Adeline looked at me hesitantly before following Professor McGonagall to a small stool sat. She picked up the hat gently and Adeline sat down. I watched as the hat got gently set on her brown hair, but her nervous frown had been replaced with a smile. I looked out into the crowd and saw Cedric smiling at her, a pang of sadness hit my chest as I immediately thought about the one boy who already hates me. I looked over the table until I saw his blonde hair sticking out from all the others. He seemed annoyed at the whole thing, but his eyes darted over to the group. We made eye contact and I swore his scowl slightly melted for just a second and I smiled. He was quick to replace it with another sneer and rolled his eyes away from me towards the boys next to him. I swallowed the rejection and then turned my attention back to Adeline, I held my breath as the hat became alive.

"Mmm yes very brave with a need to prove yourself. You will do anything to protect those of that which you love and care deeply for. You're loyal, yet cunning. Mm yes, okay, let it be... Gryffindor!" Adeline's face broke out into a smile. The Gryffindor table cheered loudly for their new addition and I joined in. I was so happy for her, I knew she would have succeeded anywhere but... I knew she was going to be so happy in her house.

McGonagall motioned for me to walk up next. My heart started pounding loudly, my parents would be proud of me no matter what house I was in... but I couldn't help but considering how much easier it would be to be in Gryffindor with Addy. I knew the hat would take into account my opinion, but I decided that I wanted to be sorted into the house I belonged in... not the one I thought was going to be the "best." I sat down quietly on the hat, attempting to not look at all the people staring at me. I made eye contact with Adeline and she smiled at me in confidence. I nodded in return as the hat slowly made contact with my head.

"Mmmm, I see... very difficult. A great kindness adorns you, almost as much as someone I once knew... Just and loyal, hardworking, and even patient! See this courage almost outshines them all! But that courage is for friends and family, reserved for those you love... I know it! Hufflepuff!" the hat yelled loudly. My face lit up as cheers came from the Hufflepuff table, I was so happy that I truly had all those traits.

My eyes darted toward the people I knew. Ron, Hermione, and Harry smiled at me, although when Ron whispered something to Hermione she elbowed him. The twins were too busy picking on Adeline to notice, but she seemed happy as well. I looked over to Hufflepuff, Cedric nodded his head in approval and I smiled even more. I was happy he thought the same of me!

I made my way to the table with a peppiness in my step, when my eyes darted over to the Slytherin table. Draco looked down, in what seemed to be shame... he obviously hadn't been paying attention to me. I needed to forget that one, and choose somebody I could get along with... like Cedric's friend! Or George was really sweet! Maybe even Ron... But despite my better judgment, my eyes still drifted back to the boy, the one everyone seemed to know so well. The one that I couldn't seem to figure out despite all I've heard.

Suddenly a few girls waved me over to where they sat with a smile. Probably the biggest benefit of being sorted into the kindest house was the people inside it. A huge smile adorned their faces and I speed walked over to sit down with them. The first girl stuck her hand out with a smile, "My name is Charlotte Lantenburg. But I like to be called Lottie!"

Her smile was the prettiest I had ever seen and her brown eyes sparkled with joy and confidence. She was extremely beautiful, her hair pulled back into a beautiful pattern of perfect braids... I wondered how she did them so expertly. I shook her hand and returned a genuine smile.

"My name is Juliet Bloom! It's amazing to meet you," I reiterated, although I was sure at least half the school knew our names. I turned to the other girl who was also smiling, she had straight black hair and a Norwegian accent.

"I'm Maryann! I'm super happy you were sorted into Hufflepuff, I was hoping you were going to be joining us," Mary said with a big grin.

"Do you happen to play quidditch?" Lottie said and I turned to face her, she seemed a little desperate to know.

"Yes, back at Ilvermorny! I used to play on Pukwudgie as a chaser and a keeper, only as a stand-in though..." I said with a smile. Lottie's face lit up and she grew a devious smile.

"This is perfect! Cedric was just whining about us needing a new chaser, you should try out! You're good right?" Lottie asked leaning down as if to keep it a secret. I smiled and gave a bit of a nod yes. And she fist-pumped the air.

"Maybe we'll actually win this year," Maryann said with a bit of a giggle and Lottie narrowed her eyes.

"You know good and well it was only because Cedric got hit by the stupid Slytherin beater! Otherwise, that game would have been in the bag... remember we won that game against the Gryffindor team too! And don't you dare say it was because of the dementors distracting Harry, Oliver said that the win was fair and square," Lottie ranted with passion. Maryann laughed loudly at her scramble to defend the team, and I joined in slightly. I looked over at Cedric and saw him joking around with his friends, he must be the star player... just Adeline's type.

The sorting got done quickly, and it was quite the ordeal. A few Hufflepuffs joined the table and I cheered along with Lottie and Maryann. I was happy in my spot but I wondered how sleeping arrangements were... at Ilvermorny everyone got to choose where they wanted to stay, sleeping wise, and I hoped it was the same here.

"Now we're all settled in and sorted, I'd like to make an announcement. This castle will not only be your home this year but home to some very special guests as well. You see Hogwarts has been chosen..."

The headmaster paused his speech when an older man started running loudly in between the tables. His legs were raised high up in the air as each foot leaped off the ground. I heard a few giggles and murmurs arise from the students as we watched him... run? It didn't look like running, more like an elongated hop. He "ran" up to the podium and whispered something in the headmaster's ear before running off again back down the aisle in his comical way. I almost laughed, but I actually felt slightly bad for him... it looked like he was just doing his job.

"So Hogwarts has been chosen to host a legendary event. The Tri-Wizard tournament. Now for those of you who do not know, the tri-wizard tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests. From each school, a single contestant is selected to compete.

Now let me be clear, if chosen you stand alone. And trust me when I say these contests are not for the faint-hearted but more of that later. For now please join me in welcoming the lovely ladies of the Beauxbatons Academy of magic and their headmistress Madame Maxime."

Ilvermorny had participated in the Triwizard tournament the year before we were enrolled. Our parents even went to watch the final challenge, but we weren't allowed to watch due to the intensity of the games. Murmurs slightly rose from the students as the door burst open with flair.

In pranced a group of girls in baby blue outfits. They danced down the aisle and blue butterflies were released into the air. They took a few steps before bowing and making "aw" sounds in front of the boys. Ron and Harry being one of the lucky few. They finished making their way to the front to do a final bow with a girl in silver and pink doing flips and cartwheels. A very tall woman walked down the row behind them and stood at the front with her students.

"And now our friends from the north, please greet the proud sons of Durmstrang and the high master Igor Karkaroff."

I turned around again along with the rest of the student body to hear staffs hitting the ground and shouting following it. Multiple older boys walked down the aisle now while twisting and twirling around their staffs. Every time they hit the floor, red sparks flew out from the bottom. I recognised Victor Krum in the bunch and excitement rustled in my chest. I looked over to see Ron, his face dropping in pure astonishment.

Maryann looked like she was panicking, while Lotti tried to hide her excitement. As a major quidditch fan, I believe it probably her whole soul not to pass out onto the floor. A boy who had made his way to the front of the hall, kneeled down and blew a fire dragon out of his wand. Greetings were made between our headmaster, and Durmstrangs headmaster.

"Now that they have been introduced, you may enjoy your feast!"

Suddenly, multiple piles of food appeared on the table and hands were instantly grabbing at the items. My mouth instantly watered and I wanted to cry, there was so much food! It looked absolutely delicious and I immediately reached for the chicken that was mere inches away from my plate. I ate unashamed at my appetite as every bit filled me a bit more, eventually ending with some odd yellow pudding.

"Your attention please! I would like to say a few words. Eternal glory, that is what awaits the student who wins the tri-wizard tournament. But to do this that student must survive three tasks. Three extremely dangerous tasks." Dumbledore had silenced the room from conversation, but students were still freely eating, I happened to have already stuffed myself to the brim in the last few minutes.

"For this reason the ministry has seen fit to impose a new rule. To explain all this we have the head of the department of international magic cooperation Mister Bartimus Crouch."

Thunder broke out above the great hall along with rain and some students screaming. I gasped in surprise and stared up at the ceiling. A quick magical spell was cast upwards and the weather immediately stopped.The room went silent as we watched the man make his way up front. He looked very intimidating, limping over to Dumbledore while some mechanical eye scanned the room. He reminded me of the one guy in "Treasure Planet."

"My dear old friend, thanks for coming."

"That stupid roof." He said while swigging a drink from a mysterious flask. He seemed to cringe a bit at the taste... did they allow people to drink alcohol in the castle? Perhaps it was just water...

"After much deliberation the ministry has concluded that for their own safety, no student under the age of seventeen shall be allowed to put forth their name for the tri-wizard tournament. This decision is final."

This did not sit well with the students, many of them started booing in disappointment. Cedric looked down in a bit of shame, and I realized that the other schools sat quiet and respectful at the news. I heard the twins yell in unison, "That's rubbish!"

"Silence!" The whole hall was hushed rather quickly, when the headmaster yelled over the students loudly. He cast a spell over a large box that sat at the front of the room and it started to melt into a blue and silver goblet. It was quite pretty, my eyes widened as I leaned closer to the glowing trophy.

"The goblet of fire. Anyone wishing to submit themselves for the tournament must merely write their name upon a piece of parchment and throw it in the flame before this hour on Thursday night. Do not do so lightly, if chosen there's no turning back. As from this moment the tri-wizard tournament has begun."

The older man retreaded back to the headmaster's throne-like chair. Upset murmurs arose from the students once again and I was a bit confused, why was everyone wanting to join a death game? I mean Quidditch was barely a thrill I could handle. And I thought the twins were 17 in the first place! I wondered who was going to be chosen and slightly hoped it wasn't anyone we knew personally... or at least the task wasn't TOO dangerous, like a pit of dragons or something crazy like that! I don't believe they were that crazy though... were they?

A/N:

Yes, yes they are that crazy... What do you all think of Lottie and Maryann? I'm really excited to get to the quidditch scenes with Lottie and Cedric :)  

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