The last day before Harry had to leave for school. He was packing up all his things and talking to Salvitor. Snape had said Salvitor could go only if he remained in Snape's quarters then Harry could visit him as often as possible. He Made sure to pack things for Salvitor and gave the bag to Snape. Now the snake lay coiled up on Harry's bed as he packed.

"Ssssshould I really be going?" Salvitor Lifted his head unsure.

"Of courssss. You are my familiar after all." Harry responded proudly.

"But I will get you in trouble." That Shopping even stayed with the snake.

"No don't be sssssilly father agreed." Harry wasn't sure how to make his friend and familiar happy.

"What about masssssterssss life partner?" At this point Salvitor was at a loss.

"I told you to ssssstop calling me masssster. Draco will be fine. I don't think he feelsssss the ssssame." Harry huffed annoyed with his familiar's antics.

"All ready? Or still talking to the snake?" Snape asked startling Harry.

"All ready father. Can Salvitor ride with me to Hogwarts?" Harry asked putting his trunk on the ground allowing the snake to climb onto his shoulders.

Snape thought for a moment. "If he can behave himself While we wait I'll let you know."

Content with the answer Harry walked to the lounge with his trunk. He placed the trunk by the floo and sat down sipping the coco Snape made for him. They were waiting for the two male Malfoys and Pansy and Blaise. Blaise was Draco's friend. Pansy had practically refused to pass up the opportunity of having a gay best friend. They would floo to the train together. Since Blaise was a year older he was intrusted with their safety during the ride. The fire place flared up as Pansy stepped though followed by Blaise. She squeaked upon seeing Harry.

"Isn't this just so exciting!" She gushed at Harry who smiled.

"Miss Parkinson would you mind if I had a moment with Harry." Snape said By the doorway.

"No sir."

Harry stood up and walked to Snape. Snape kneeled down and gave him a box with a ribbon.

"Keep this with you and I will always find you." He said kissing Harry's forehead.

The fire placed roared again and out came the Malfoys.

"Late as usual Lucius." Snape said gliding over. "Shall we go?"

"Yes Father. Harry said grabbing his hand."

At the platform they were saying their goodbyes when Harry asked again if Salvitor could ride with him. Snape agreed. The four found an empty cabin and took a seat. not long after the train started to move Blaise excused him and Draco for a 'chat'. Pansy was talking about what the Daily Prophet was saying about 'Harry James Potter' snickering over all the lies.

"Harry Potter is my friend you know." A red head boy said standing at the door.

Harry and Pansy shared a look. "Ohhh Reeeaaaally?" Pansy said.

"Yeah. He's my best friend."

"Who is your best friend?" A girl asked.

"Harry Potter." The boy said proudly.

"Do you even know him? Besides what everyone else says." She asks with attitude.

"Ahhh Ahhh. Yeah of course." The boy scrunched his nose.

"Well then what does he look like?" The girl asked and the boy huffed then stomped away.

Harry and Pansy were laughing. Draco and Blaise had just got back and walked past the girl to sit. They were rather confused.

"What was Weasel doing here?" Draco asked.

Harry composed himself well Pansy was still laughing. "He claims to be best friends with THE Harry James Potter." Draco and Blaise started laughing now.

"This fine young lady ahhh" Pansy started.

"Hermione, Hermione Granger." The girl said.

"... Mione put him in his place." Pansy finished. She turned to Hermione. "I'm Pansy, Pansy Parkinson."

"Nice to meet you." Hermione shook her hand.

Draco and Blaise Had calmed down now. They were wiping away stray tears from laughing.

"I'm Blaise Zabini."

"I'm Draco Lucius Malfoy. Have a seat."

"Thank you. Malfoy do you know anyone working in the ministry?" Hermione asked instantly recognizing the surname.

"Yeah my Father."

Salvitor slithered onto Hermione's lap and she screamed.

"Stupid snake get back here father will take you right back home if you case a scene." Harry said in a growl. The snake obliged. "Sorry about him he just wanted to say hi. His name is Salvitor." he said to Hermione then looked down.

"It's okay I just got a freight. What's your name?" She asked.

Harry smiled. "You will find out at the sorting ceremony." He said proudly.

The train ride was fun and in no time everyone had accepted Hermione as one of them. The got dressed into their robes and carried on talking. Once the train stopped they exited and were lead to boats. Only 5 were allowed and luckily there were only 5 of them. They hurried together so they wouldn't be separated. On the boats was when Hermione told them why she thinks Weasley lied.

"I believe he was paid to say that. Last year this old man offered me money to be friends with Harry Potter and I told him I wouldn't do it. He was quite upset. But I will not be forced to be friends with people I don't know. I think he got the same offer and took it. The old man even threatened to get me taken out of enrollment for this school. But I told him to go ahead and do it. That's when I got a letter from the ministry and it was signed by 'Malfoy'." She explained.

"My Father helped you keep your education here. Wow!" Draco's mouth hung open.

In the hallway everyone was chatting Blaise had already gone into the great hall because, unlike with the boats, he couldn't convince any of the teachers to let him stay with the four. A professor came out and ushered them all inside after introducing herself as McGonagall. Walking down between the tables Draco and Hermione shared notes on what they knew. Pansy noticed Harry's sad expression and she figured out it was because of Draco. She asked Harry if she was right and he nodded. Soon everyone stopped in the front and Harry quickly concealed his expression. The professor brought out a hat and placed it on the stool. After explaining the procedure the hat started to talk it's voice projected over the whole hall.

A mistake I have made
Which is rare indeed
It is getting late the sun fade
I'll talk with speed

My insides have gone greasy
So I've misplaced a Weasley

Everyone at the Gryffindor turned to the three Weasleys there.

My mistake will be rectified
The second one specified

Fred is cunning
Therefore can not be a Gryffindor
George is charming
Too much for a Gryffindor

I beg your pardon
For I am not mistaken
There is somewhere you fit in
And that is in SLYTHERIN!!!

The whole hall went quiet in shock. Fred and George stood up. They looked at each other then to the front at Snape then Harry.

"HELL YEAH!" Fred Laughed.
"AT LAST!" George jumped onto Fred's back.

They went and sat next to Blaze as commotion broke. Professor McGonagall hushed everyone and started sorting the first years. She went down a list in alphabetical order by surname. Hermione was the first of the four to be called up.

"RAVENCLAW!" The hat yelled and she smiled.

A few more names were called before Draco.

"Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." McGonagall called.

"Wish me luck Harr Bear." Harry looked at him stunned.

"SLYTHERIN!" The hat had barely touched his head.

"Parkinson, Pansy Parkinson."

She walked up to the stool. It took a couple of minutes but came to a decision. "RAVENCLAW!" The hat yelled out.

"Potter, Harry Potter." The hall went silent.

Harry didn't move. McGonagall called out again. Chatter started through the hall and Snape stood up making his way to the front. Salvitor was still sleeping over Harry from the boat ride so no one had made any fuss about him.

"Professor I believe your list has not been updated." Snape said, the hall going quiet again to hear what was going on.

"What do you mean Severus?" McGonagall asked.

"Harry come up here please." Snape said and everyone looked surprised.

"Father!" Harry protested walking forward. He didn't want to be the centre of attention.

"Oh hush Harry. I told you this was going to happen did I not?" Snape scolded.

"Yes father you did." Harry hung his head.

"Would you like to or shall I?"

The hall was quiet listening with intent. Harry huffed and handed Salvitor over to Snape when the snake moved everyone gasped. Harry took a deep breath then turned to the hall.

"I, Harry Salazar Snape, was formally known as Harry James Potter. It would be preferred if you all remember I am no longer Potter. If proof is required of my title you can find copies of my adoption papers in Professor Snape's Class room for anyone and everyone to access."

"Well done Harry now was that so hard?"

"Father can I just get sorted now so I can sit down or leave."

Snape nodded his head and lead Harry to the stool. He placed the hat on Harry's head and went back to sit down. Everyone was still shocked as the hat spoke to Harry. It couldn't decide between putting him in Ravenclaw or Slytherin. Harry told it he would like to be with Draco so it agreed.

"SLYTHERIN!" The hat yelled and everyone was back to normal.

Harry got off the stool and walked over to Slytherin. He plonked down next to Draco with a huff. Draco laughed at how cute he was.