Press space to read here<< As they walked through the corridors, queues of students burst through them trying to be the first to get to the main hall first. You could tell which students were the first years as they stood timidly at the sides, waiting for the crowds to pass. This year the great hall was lit up by warm flames, hung from the ceilings with ancient golden chains. Each house had its coloured tablecloth, Gryffindor had a deep red, Ravenclaw had a dark blue, and so on. The friends separated to their house tables and waited patiently as the sorting ceremony began. An hour passed and each first year had been sorted into their house. Bella and her friends greeted them kindly and tucked into their food happily. But as Bella looked around she noticed that Jackie still hadn't arrived, it was unusual for students to arrive this late to Hogwarts. This bothered her for the rest of the meal and as soon as the ceremony ended she hurried up to her dorm room. She stated the password to the singing lady in the picture frame and ran into the common room, pushing each dorm open until she made it back to her own again. The bed was empty and there was no sign of Jackie even coming to Hogwarts again this year. She sat on her bed and thought about Jackie's letters and how they had suddenly stopped part way through the summer holidays. Bella's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Harriet rushing into the room "Bella what's going on?" she asked worriedly. Bella shook her head "Where's Jackie?" she asked back. Harriet shrugged casually "shes probably just late, stop overthinking," she said, although Bella could sense that she was unsure of this statement. Bella nodded anxiously. "I know something that will cheer you up," said Harriet "Have you heard of the new professor?" she asked, and when Bella shook her head Harriet gasped sarcastically "It's Gilderoy Lockhart himself" she squealed excitedly
This is the second year of my Fandom, Hope you enjoy! Bella Jones @Bella_Jones_
