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Okay Everyone lets start. This was written by Athenea as a starting point for everyone.....



Students filled the Great Hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardly. Everyone at there assigned House tables discussing their summers and what they learned before coming back. The Daily Prophet was saying that Professor Dumbledore was nothing more than a old Kook and that Harry Potter was a disturbed boy who was just seeking attention and telling lies about the return of ‘He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named’.

Already there were rumors flying about what really happened at the end of last term at the Tri Wizard Tournament. There were some though that chose not to believe what they read, and instead chose to believe Dumbledore. These select few could feel the change in the air, they knew in their hearts that the Dark Lord was back and they wondered why people around them were smiling and laughing over trivial matters when they all were on the verge of War.

After listening to a rather long and boring speech made by the new Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher, Professor Umbridge. After a the usual beginning of the year feast, Dumbledore stood up.

“I have one more announcement to make before we retire.” Dumblebore said with a slight twinkling in his eyes. “This year we will be joined by two new exchange students from Alikan’s School of American Witchcraft.” At this the door opened and two girls stepped through. They were dressed very much like muggles, they wore black slacks with black vests over a white dress shirt. They walked down the long aisle towards Dumbledore. Both girls walked with confidence that was well beyond there years.

They were both beautiful but in different ways. One was blonde with sparkling blue eyes and had smile on her face and seemed like a very friendly person. The other girl had curly, dark brown hair and dark eyes. But this girl looked like the type of person that was not to be messed with.

“Ah…” Dumbledore said as they approached him. He held out his hand to both girls and the blonde shook it immediately while the other girl seemed some what hesitant to take the hand offered to her, but she finally did and Dumbledore finished by saying. “Everyone this is Regan Riddle...” He said indicating the blonde girl, “…and Arianna Black.”

At the introduction of the other girl’s last name many people started whispering. All wondering if this girl could be relate to the notorious Sirius Black, the murderer who escaped from Azkaban almost two years ago. Not a lot of people noticed Professor Snape eying both girls with a strange look on his face. “Okay Everyone. Dismissed….”

[Dreamer_Dreaming]

*Liz*

Dumbledore is giving his speech. I am so happy to be back at Hogwarts. I love being here where I can practice my magic; at home mom and dad would be afraid I'll blow up the house. Then they would have to explain to the neighbors and the fire department how the explosion starts. I smile as I listen to every word. Dumbledore is such a smart and powerful wizard.

Dumbledore introduce two girls that are exchange students as he explains before they enter the hall. He said the names and everyone start whispering about the blood. It could be possible she is related to Sirus Black, but would that mean she is exactly like him? No one really knows, but I know is everyone is different in their own little way.

Dumbledore dismiss us as we begin to walk up the stairs to our dorm, I spotted a little short blonde head, I smile as I see who it was, "MARIA!" I scream in excitement. I ran to her. I miss her so much, I have so much to tell her. It was lonely without talking her for last three months. Sure I had Alex with me, but it not the same as having a girl as your best friend. There things I can tell Maria that I can't tell Alex.

[madroswellfan]

(ooc: I hope these are ok? )

~~~~~HARRY~~~~~
I look around the great hall. Whispers haunt me.
"Harry is Disturbed." "Crazy Potter" "Lost his marbles"
I sigh. Why won't anyone believe me! Im not mad, and I havent lost it!Cedric is dead at the hands of lord Voldemort. And the whole world thinks Im making it up for attention. If it werent for Dumbledore, Hermione and Ron, I would feel entirely alone.

The new defense against the dark arts teacher....Professor Umbridge I think....finally sits down. I have to stifle a yawn. What a load of....

Dumbledore stand up and I immediately sit up straight to hear him. He is one of few I have complete and utter respect for. And whatever he says is correct and important...except "Nitwit, blubber, oddment, tweak" perhaps.

“I have one more announcement to make before we retire.” he says with a twinkle in his eyes.
An announcement. Thats never good. Lets see...theres been third floor corridors with three headed dogs...dark forrest...tri-wizard tornaments...what now!

“This year we will be joined by two new exchange students from Alikan’s School of American Witchcraft.”
I raise an eyebrow. What? Why is this so important....

I hear the door opening and I turn to see two girls standing in the doorway.

They're stunning.

I have to try to keep my mouth shut. They wear somewhat muggle-ish clothing, but none the less are beautiful. They are like light and dark, one fair and one dark. My eyes dart between the two of them as the two girls approach the teachers table. The blonde shakes Dumbledore's hand immediately while the darker girl is hesistant.

“Everyone this is Regan Riddle...” he says indicating to the blonde.

Why do I know that name....Riddle....

“…and Arianna Black.” he says indicating to the other.

Sirius!!!
Could it be? Could she be related? Oh please say she is! That would be so cool!
I ignore the whisperings all around me as I look at the two girls. One in awe, the other with intregue.
Its going to be an intresting year.

“Okay Everyone. Dismissed….”

With my eyes firmly on the two girls I mutter to myself
"Riddle. Why do I know that name?"


~~~~~ISABEL~~~~~
I eye the two girls who entered with distaste. Muggle clothing. Common. Tess's face clearly agrees with me.
"No competition" I state boredly looking at Tess.

I then look at Max on the gryffindor table. He looks ok....Good. As long as that Harry doesnt go anywhere near him he should be fine.

“Everyone this is Regan Riddle...”
"Riddle" I whisper to Tess turning to her. I raise an eyebrow.

“…and Arianna Black.”
My eyes almost come out of there sockets. Could it be a relative of the murderous Sirius Black has come out of the woodwork?

I smile at Tess and smile. "Intresting. Scandelous" I say with a little smile.

[Fehr'sBear]

Maria

As Dumbledore concludes his speech, I gasp along with everyone as he introduces the two new girls; Regan Riddle and Arianna Black. A Black? Attending Hogwarts? Could she possibly be related to Sirius Black, the murderer?

Finally Dumbledore dismisses everyone, and I get up along with the rest of the table, heading for the door to the stairs, so I can get to the commone room and relax after the train ride. It's so good to be back though.

"MARIA!" I hear from behind me, and turn to see a girl with long brown hair running towards me.

"Liz!!" I scream back, hugging my best friend before jumping up and down. I missed her this summer; Kyle got even more annoying, if that's possible, and I couldn't wait to get back here.

[Fehr'sBear]

Ron

Having been in the Prefect's car with Hermione and the other prefects the entire train ride, I hadn't yet seen Harry, and we'd gotten stuck at the other end of the table during dinner. Dumbledore and this old batty lady gave speeches, but I didn't really pay attention, seeing as there was still food in front of me. Then Dumbledore mentioned two new students, and I looked up, nearly choking as he mentioned the name of the second girl; Arianna Black.

Black? Is she...could she be...related to Sirius? "Blimey, Hermione!" I said, turning to my friend and fellow prefect as we stood up to lead the first years to the dormitory. "You think she's...related to...?" I made sure we had all the kids before heading for the door; it was so odd I'd been made prefect. I mean, my grades were alright, but I wasn't as good as Hermione, or Harry.

[Dreamer_Dreaming]

*Liz*

"Liz!!" Maria scream as well as we hugged each other jumping up and down. I miss her so much, "Maria I miss you, and how was your summer?" I ask as we head upstairs to meet with the new Hogwarts students. I am perfect this year and I'm frankly I'm a little surprise. I don't know what made the professors or Dumbledore presents me as a Perfect, all I know I hope I make them proud.

I put my hand on the railing as we walk step by step, I am so happy to be back at Hogwarts where I spend the rest of the school year with my best friend. Hmm I wonder how Kyle summer was with Maria. They probably fought all three months. But I don't see why they wouldn't get a long, wait a minute. I do have brother myself, so why shouldn't I understand. All summer Alex ever done was breathing over my neck, watching me. I didn't complain once, but I did find it very annoying.

[Fehr'sBear]

Maria

"Maria I miss you, and how was your summer?" Liz says, once we've stopped hugging.

"Oh, it was...boring. As usual. And Kyle was extra annoying the entire three months, oh my god I just wanted to strangle him." I say with annoyance in my voice. Kyle knows exactly what to do to drive me insane; so I do the same to him. We were at each other's throats all summer.

"How was yours? And was Alex as annoying as Kyle?" At least Alex is nicer than Kyle. I had wanted to hang out with Liz this summer, but everything was just so busy. I was excited that she was prefect though. That I had expected.

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~Hermione~

I sit beside Ron at the Griffidor table. The great hall is decorated for a new school year. I tune Dumbledoors welcoming speech out, by now I have it memorized by heart and can resite it to any one who asks. I continue to read my newist book, "Defense Against The Dark Arts- spells to ward off enemies- special edition- part three." I don't even notice the new students until Ron begins yelling in my ear about some one being related to some one else.

I stand to leave along with the rest of the crowd I don't even bother to close my book, and yet still Ron is blabbering on and on. Usaully I can tune Ron out, that is no big deal but he is some what getting on my nerves today. I raise my voice without really meaning to "Ron don't you ever shut up..........I am trying to read" but then I notice his face and realize it must be important, "I'm sorry Ron.....what did you say?"

[Fehr'sBear]

Ron

"Ron don't you ever shut up..........I am trying to read" Hermione snaps at me, and I look at her, astonished. Maybe even mock crushed. Though not really, considering she never pays attention when she's reading. When she looks up, she must have realized what I said was worth interrupting her, because she apologized. "I'm sorry Ron.....what did you say?"

"I said, blimey, that girl's last name is Black. I wonder if she is related to..." I got really close to Hermione and whispered in her ear. "Sirius." I also motioned to her to get up, now that we were dismissed, and turned to all the Gryffindors.

"First years, everyone, follow me and Hermione."

[maxandliz4ever1357]

<center> Tess </center>

I tried not to fall asleep as that appalling Umbridge women recited her dull speech. She must have prepared it for weeks, she seemed to know it so well. She needn't have bothered; no one was paying the slightest bit of attention. She finally sat down after what seemed like ages. I turned back to Isabel, intent on gossiping more about what had happened in her life over the break, but Dumbledore interrupted me.

“I have one more announcement to make before we retire. This year we will be joined by two new exchange students from Alikan’s School of American Witchcraft.”

Oh, they were from America. How intriguing. As I thought this, the huge doors opened to emit the two students in. I stared coldly at the beautiful girls; I hadn't expected them to look like this. I wondered if they'd try to take over my spot as queen of Slytherin. They wouldn't be able to, though, I'd make sure of it.

"No competition." Isabel whispered in my ear. She was what one would call my best friend, and the only one that rivaled my beauty. She was, perhaps, also the only one able to take my thrown, but we had decided long ago to share it. Before I was able to answer her - I wasn't as sure as she was that the girls wouldn't stir things up - Dumbledore began talking again.

Everyone this is Regan Riddle--” The headmaster began.

Isabel's head jerked sharply, and I looked at her.

"Riddle," She whispered. My eyes widened; I hadn't even caught that.

"It's probably a common name," I whispered, though I had never heard of another Riddle besides....

"--and Arianna Black.” At this Isabel almost started quivering in excitement, and I knew exactly why.

"Interesting. Scandalous." She said.

I nodded slowly. "It certainly is. And it'll cause her to become popular quickly. Both of them will, if anyone else picked up on Regan's last name as well." I paused, pouting. I noticed more than a few guys glance in my direction as the sexy little look, and I smiled in satisfaction. "We'll have to show them who runs this place, Iz."