Eva's POV:

I wake to Draco shaking my shoulder. "Time to put on our robes Princess, ready?" He asks. I sit up and smile at him. "Of course." With that I follow Daphne and Pansy out of the compartment. Right when we're out of earshot from the boys Daphne stops and turns to face the two of us.

"You guys will never believe what happened over the summer?" Curious, I ask. "What?" "Mine and Theo's family have made an arrangement between us." She says. I smile, happy for my friend. Pansy is practically jumping up and down.

"Really? That's so exciting! I think I over heard my dad and Mrs. Zabini saying that they're thinking about an arrangement between Blaise and I." Then they turn to me. "Well?" Daphne asks. "Well what?"

"Has your Grandfather talking to Mr. Malfoy about you and Draco yet?" Pansy asks. I stare at them confused. "No, why would they be talking about me and Draco? He's my best friend, nothing else. Besides, we're 11." I say, pushing past and continuing to walk.

"We are too. Come on E, we all know that that is not true." Daphne pushes. "It is. Besides, Dobreva's only make arrangements if the couple is in love. My mum and dad met and made their arrangement in seventh year at Hogwarts after my dad transferred there from Durmstang." I say.

"I know, but even your Grandfather has to see your connection." Pansy says. "Yes, our friendship, now leave it alone." I say. They do as I wish for the time being, but I know that I have not heard the end of this conversation. Once we're in our robes the train is finally pulling into the station.

We all get out together and are lead to the lake where there are boats waiting for us. I spot Crabbe and Goyal, two other friends of mine and wave. I'm not too close with them, but they're my friends none the less.

Separating three to a boat I get in with Pansy and Blaise and we take off across the lake. When the castle is in sight I smile. It's beautiful. We quickly come to shore are are lead into an entry hall where we are met by a Professor. I believe this is Professor McGonagall.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. Now, in a few moments you will pass through these doors and join your classmates, but before you can take your seats, you will be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherins." I notice my friends smirks at Slytherin.

"Now while you're here, you house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you points. Any rule breaking and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points will win the House Cu-" But she is cut off by a boy lunging forward and yelling, "TREVOR!"

He picks a toad off the ground and others laugh. I kind of feel bad for the boy. How embarrassing. McGonagall looks a little angry at the interruption. "The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily." She says. And with that she walks away. Draco nudges me. "What?"

"Watch this." He says, walking in front of a boy with shaggy black hair and glasses. "So it's true then, what they were saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts." He announces. Murmurs go through the crowd. Harry Potter? I didn't realize he was our age. Interesting.

"This is Crabbe and Goyal, and I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." He says. I'm glad he left me out of it. A boy with red hair snorts at his name. "Think my name's funny do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair and a hand me down robe. You must be a Weasley." Ok that was rude.

I sometimes question why I'm friends with theses people. They can be extremely rude when they're trying to cement their place above everyone else. If only they learned that to be above the others all you have to do is show it with actions then everything would be fine.

"You'll soon find out that some wizarding families are better than others Potter. You don't want to go making friend with the wrong sort. I can help you there." Draco says, sticking out his hand. Harry just stares at it for a second. "I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself thanks." He says.

McGonagall comes up behind Draco and taps him on the shoulder. With one last glare to Harry he walks back over to our friend group. "They're ready for you." McGonagall announces. We follow behind her. "Was that really necessary?" I ask him.

He just gives me a smirk before we enter the Great Hall. It's stunning in here. The ceiling is gorgeous. McGonagall directs us to stand in front of a stool. "Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbledore would like to say a few words." She tells us. Dumbledore stands up.

"I have a few start of term notices that I wish to announce. First years, please note that the Dark Forest is strictly forbidden to all students." I wonder why. I quite like magical forest. Yes, they're dangerous, but there's so many fascinating creatures in them.

"Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch, has asked me to remind you that the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds for everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you." With that he sits back down. Well that was a cheery welcome.

"When I call your name, you will come forth. I shall place the sorting hat on your head and you will be sorted into your houses. Hermione Granger." She calls out. A girl with bushy brown hair walks forwards and sits on the stool. The hat is places on her head. It takes a few seconds.

"Gryffindor!" The hat yells. The Gryffindor table roars with approval as the girl goes to sit with them. "Draco Malfoy. I grab his hand and squeeze it before he goes up there and sits down. The hat barely touches his head. "Slytherin!" I smile as he walks over to the serpent table.

"Susan Bones." "Hufflepuff!" "Ronald Weasley." "Gryffindor!" Not surprised with that one. A few more are sorted. Gryffindor. Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw. Gryffindor. Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Gryffindor. Huh, might be nice if my friends make up the entirety of our year in Slytherin.

"Vincent Crabbe." She calls out. "Slytherin!" "Daphne Greengrass." "Slytherin!" "Gregory Goyal." "Slytherin." I smirk. If they're going to continue goes through my friends like this then there's going to be a lot of Slytherins announced. "Theodore Knott." "Slytherin!" "Pansy Parkinson."

"Slytherin!" "Harry Potter." Murmurs burst out across the Great Hall. The boy nervously walks up to the stool and sits down. The hat is placed on his head. It actually takes a little before the hat decides where to put him. "Gryffindor!" He smiles and walks over to the table.

"Evangeliya Dobreva." There's even more murmurs than when Harry was announced. I smirk a little before calmly walking up to the stool and gracefully sitting down. Dobreva's are poised and proper, that's how we show others we are better than them.

'Ah, a Dobreva. I haven't had one of you in a while. You're just like your father and your grandfather before him. You're kind to those you believe are less than you because you don't feel that bragging is a way to show your superiority. You're smart. Almost too smart. Could be good in Ravenclaw. But you're proud. Proud of your family name. Proud of who you are and what you've accomplished. I know where you belong.'

"Slytherin!" It yells. I smile as the hat is removed and I go over to sit by friends. "Blaise Zabini." She calls. "Slytherin!" I smile as he walks over. That's all of us. Once Blaise sits down Dumbledore stands up. "Let the feast begin." He says, and like that, food appears on the table.

I smile when I see my favorite food. I grab some roast as well as some vegetables. I each slowly and listen to my friends talk around me. I've never been one for small talk. After the feast my friends and I are led from the Great Hall to the dungeons where the Slytherin Common Room is.

They explain to us where girls go and where boys go before going off to find their own friends. "Come on girls, time to break in the dormitory. See you tomorrow guys." Daphne says. The boys don't get a chance to say anything.

She and Pansy each grab one of my arms and drag me from the Common Room up towards the Girl's Dormitory. It's stunning in here. I find my bed instantly. Amethyst, Emerald and Sapphire are begging to be released.

I release Amethyst and Sapphire and the girls play with the animals while I quickly write a letter to Grandfather.

Grandfather,

I got sorted into Slytherin! I'm super excited for what this year will bring. I'll be sure to keep you updated on my progress.

Lots of love,

Evangeliya

Smiling at my letter I open Emerald's cage and feed her quickly before handing her the letter and sending her off into the night. Once I'm done with that I begin to unpack. "This is going to be great. It'll just be us three as roommates for the next seven years. How exciting!" Daphne gushes.

I laugh. "I know. I was excited when I realized only our friends were getting sorted into Slytherin." I tell her. "With who our families are, we'll be Slytherin royalty. Especially you E." Pansy says. "Of course we will be." I gloat, my head raised high.

"Come on, let's get some sleep. Classes start tomorrow you know." Daphne tells us. "Right, good thinking Daph." I say, grabbing my shower things and entering the bathroom. Once I've showered and done my night routine I enter back into the bedroom.

Pansy and Daphne are out cold. I laugh a little before climbing into bed. As soon as my head hits the pillow, I'm out like a light.