Settling in
Will Pov
At 9:00 I went to wake up neeks, knowing him he probably stayed up late and passed out at 6. When I walked into the cabin my suspicions were confirmed as he was passed out on his trunk in the middle of the room.
I picked him up and put him on the bed easily as this wasn’t the first time I'd done this.
He’d already packed his truck even though it wasn’t exactly necessary as hecate had gifted us ‘wands’ and cloaks though we were allowed to wear our own clothes.
Apparently overnight all the spells and tools wizards use had been implanted into our brains, so we were ready to face whatever challenges awaited us in the wizarding world.
As I watched Nico sleep peacefully, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions. On one hand, I was excited for the adventure ahead, but on the other hand, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The wizarding world was entirely unfamiliar to us, and who knew what dangers lurked there.
But then again, Nico was strong, and so was our team. Even if they were a bit slow sometimes I thought to add as I saw percy sleepily walk into a wall.
Nico Pov
After a quick breakfast at the dining hall and suffering to get will to stop trying to get me to eat we shadow traveled for london.
Obviously AFTER being checked by everyone and given extra ambrosia and nectar.
We ended up in front of King’s Cross, there were so many people it made me start to panic. But Will noticed and grabbed my hand choosing to ignore the looks Leo was giving us. Of course I had to remind him that I have blackmail for calypso.
We walk around looking for the stupid platform but there was just 9 and 10
I had half a mind to march back over to my father and ask him if this was a joke because to be honest that's what the gods are.
Annabeth tried asking the mortal man at the ticket booth but as soon as the number 9 and 3 quarters came out of our mouths he threw a fit about weird kids playing pranks on him every year.
We walked around aimlessly for a bit and I was getting annoyed. I accidentally glanced at a mortal baby and it burst into tears.
We finally saw some weird looking kids up ahead. A ginger with a ridiculous amount of freckles, a bushy haired girl with an aggressive looking orange cat, and a slim boy with round glasses. All of them loaded with trunks and stic- wands
“Annabeth i think they’re wizards”
“Your right neeks!” “Don’t call me that.”
Hermione Pov:
I was walking with Ron & Harry after getting our supplies from Diagon Alley.
We were waiting for Ms. Weasly so we could head on the train as her appearance was tradition. I spent my time wondering who the new professors could be, and what was up with the exchange students.
After a while a group of 7 people walked up to us; A short boy who looked like he’d just destroyed something as his brown hair looked burnt at the edges. He had a elfish look to him. His smile made me want to check my pockets though I suppose he’s cute in a way. A tall lean guy with black hair and stunning eyes he was super cute but he carried himself in a way that said he could be dangerous. A Tall blonde girl was standing defensively next to him with stormy gray eyes. And when I looked closer they were- oh merlin they were holding hands . Banishing every thought of him being attractive from my mind I turn to the last three.
There was a blond guy with a muscular frame and electric blue eyes and a small scar on his lips. he wasn’t exactly my type
And finally there was another blond guy, this one leaner and giving of surfer vibes with the cargo shorts and toned skin. And next to him was a little guy that looked like he could kill me with his glare, his clothes were all black and he was wearing combat boots. He had a scowl on his face and was leaning towards the surfer guy protectively.
He. He looked like an annoyed black kitten…
I walked up to them and offered my hand “Hi I'm hermione! ” The tall guys with the sea green eyes shook it “Percy.” “I think we’re the exchange students for your school?”
“Really?” “Oh I knew you guys sounded american!”
“Yes.” The blonde girl said with a scowl getting closer “I’m annabeth. "Percy is my boyfriend.” “This is leo” she said addressing the elfish looking boy “Jason” The tall muscular blonde waved
I noticed him glance at Percy and Annabeth with a little sadness
“And Will and Nico” The surfer guy who I assumed was Will waved. Nico just scowled harder.
Will turned to nico and murmured something that sounded like latin.
I think i saw a tint of red on his olive skin though i couldn’t tell for sure
He waved and immediately went back to scowling defensively.
Annabeth cracked a smile “Who are the two guys beside you hermione?”’
“This is ron” “The redhead” i added just to spite him “And harry potter”
We all looked at the exchange student looking for reactions when we saw none, harry actually smiled.
Something occurred to me “Aren’t there supposed to only be 4 exchange students, why are there 6 of you?”
“Oh Will and nico are the new professors” Annabeth supplied
“Oh.” I could already see Harry's mental barriers going up.
“Well let’s get you on the train”
“The barrier between platform 9 and 10 is the passage”
Percy pov:
I could see Annabeth mentally kicking herself.
“Thanks lets go”
After running through the absurd passage, we saw a huge train, the structure was beautiful and I wasn't even annabeth. Glancing at her she looked awestruck as usual.
We immediately went to find an empty car. Seeing one we settled on getting comfy. Then the door burst open and another ginger walked in but it was a girl along with a short boy carrying a toad who looked super nervous.
“Oh i’m sorry we didn’t know it was occupied” “We’ll go.”
Without thinking i said “No it’s fine there's space”
“Aw thanks c’mon neville”
I could feel nico glaring a hole into my back.
Along with annabeth.
Damn I’m screwed.
“Hi i’m ginny”
“You guys sound american.”
“Are you the exchange students”
“Yeah but we're super tired,” I said, trying to get her to leave me alone.
“Oh ok”
We sat in an awkward silence for the rest of the ride.
Nico fell asleep at one point and we all worriedly gathered around him ignoring the looks from Ginny and the Neville guy.
When we arrived Annabeth was so excited she wouldn't stop gushing about the architecture of the castle. I looked at her fondly.
We exited the train. I noticed Will grip Nico's hand tighter when he got visibly anxious at the crowd of people.
We saw hermione, ron and the potter guy up ahead so we went in that direction.
“Hey where are you guys going?”
“To the dining hall where everyone’s sorted!”
We all walked to the front where a group of people were surrounding this old battered hat that looked like it’d been through a lot of shit.
“That’s the sorting hat it sorts you into your houses”
“ What are the houses?” Annabeth asks.
“Ravenclaw is for those with intellect, Gryfendor for the brave, Slytherin for the cunning, and Hufflepuff for the loyalty.”
I could see nico frowning but i didn’t think he would say anything but he proved me wrong
“So it’s discrimination and stereotyping” he said bluntly
“No nothing like that!” Hermione said “It’s just because of the 4 founders of this school Godric Gryffindor, Helga hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin.”
“Just tradition”
Nico didn’t look satisfied so he just scowled and moved closer to Will.
The hat suddenly sat up and started singing??!
“The fuck?” nico muttered
In times of old, when I was new,
And Hogwarts barely started,
The founders of our noble school
Thought never to be parted.
United by a common goal,
They had the selfsame yearning
To make the world's best magic school
And pass along their learning.
"Together we will build and teach"
The four good friends decided.
And never did they dream that they
Might some day be divided.
For were there such friends anywhere
As Slytherin and Gryffindor?
Unless it was the second pair
Of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw,
So how could it have gone so wrong?
How could such friendships fail?
Why, I was there, so I can tell
The whole sad, sorry tale.
Said Slytherin, "We'll teach just those
Whose ancestry's purest."
Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach those whose
Intelligence is surest."
Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those
With brave deeds to their name."
Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot
And treat them just the same."
These differences caused little strife
When first they came to light.
For each of the four founders had
A house in which they might
Take only those they wanted, so,
For instance, Slytherin
Took only pure-blood wizards
Of great cunning just like him.
And only those of sharpest mind
Were taught by Ravenclaw
While the bravest and the boldest
Went to daring Gryffindor.
Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest
and taught them all she knew,
Thus, the houses and their founders
Maintained friendships firm and true.
So Hogwarts worked in harmony
For several happy years,
But then discord crept among us
Feeding on our faults and fears.
The Houses that, like pillars four
Had once held up our school
Now turned upon each other and
Divided, sought to rule.
And for a while it seemed the school
Must meet an early end.
What with duelling and with fighting
And the clash of friend on friend.
And at last there came a morning
When old Slytherin departed
And though the fighting then died out
He left us quite downhearted.
And never since the founders four
Were whittled down to three
Have the Houses been united
As they once were meant to be.
And now the Sorting Hat is here
And you all know the score:
I sort you into Houses
Because that is what I'm for.
But this year I'll go further,
Listen closely to my song:
Though condemned I am to split you
Still I worry that it's wrong,
Though I must fulfil my duty
And must quarter every year
Still I wonder whether sorting
May not bring the end I fear.
Oh, know the perils, read the signs,
The warning history shows,
For our Hogwarts is in danger
From external, deadly foes.
And we must unite inside her
Or we'll crumble from within
I have told you, I have warned you…
Let the Sorting now begin.
Hermione seemed startled
“It never said that before.”
“Was that a warning?” The harry boy mumbled the first words since they had arrived
Percy honestly wasn’t surprised warnings when demigods exist are completely normal.
The sorting began but hermione, ron, and harry were apparently already in gryffindor.
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When it was just the seven of them. The headmaster walked up to them, a strict looking lady that Will and Nico had already spoken to.
“Silence” The great hall immediately quieted.
“These are the american exchange students” Just as soon as the talking stopped it restarted.
“I SAID SILENCE” I could barely hold back a snort.
“The Two beside me are the new professors”
“They will be sorted like everyone else but will have separate rooms”
She addressed Nico and will.
Despite looking like a baby to us, Nico could look intimidating when he wanted to, even though at 21 he was still 5 '7. He carried himself threateningly and confidently and only spoke curtly when needed.
Will could look the same but chose not too as his boyfriend held enough hostility for the both of them.
“My name is Will Solace i’m 22 and going to be Madam Promfrey’s apprentice as well as the co teacher in defense against the dark arts.”
“I’m Nico di angelo I’m 21 and i will be the main defense against the dark arts teacher.”
I decided they’d had enough spotlight when nico started to lean towards will
“Im Percy Jackson and i’m 17” i started and the rest followed even though lying about our ages sucked “Annabeth Chase and i’m also 17” “Leo Valdez, I’m the best by the way and 16”
“I’m Jason Grace and i’m 17”
Professor Mcgonagall turned to the hall again “After they are sorted, we will have the feast and then head to our respective rooms”
She walked up to me first and placed the hat on my head
It showed my and Annabeth in tartarus, my mom getting attacked by the minotaur, bob, my apollo and meg getting attacked. The memories kept flooding and personally I thought this hat was a bit intrusive. Did it have to replay me walking in a doorway 6 times?!
Gryffindor I heard it scream and I yanked the little shit off my head.
I walked over to the table where Harry, Hermione, and Ron were and sat down next to them. Hopefully someone gets sorted with me. I can't stand being alone.”
Annabeth Pov:
Mcgongall walked up to me next, laying the dusty looking hat on head. God, I hope I don't get lice from this.
My memories started to play none of them impacting me as much as the 6 months without percy and our first kiss. The journey through tartarus was painful but it was expected to be. The loss of such a constant person in my life hurt more than anything.
And Bob… God, I won’t cry here.
“Ravenclaw!” Oh thank hades. I don’t think I could have lasted. I didn’t know what the Ravenclaw colors were so I walked to a blue table where I saw the most number of kids with glasses and books. A stereotype but it worked.
Leo Pov:
Percy got up looking slightly shaken and so did annabeth so when that strict looking lady walked towards me with it i started to suspect it was a torture device.
She put it on my head and my memories started flashing by.
Oh shit it was a torture device.
Seeing his mom burn to death and her screams all over again. Being controlled by the eidolons and burning down Reyna camp. Leo wanted to rip the hat off his head but he waited.
“HUFFLEPUFF!”
Leo ripped the hat off his head and walked over to the hufflepuff table don’t ask him how he knew which one it was, maybe hecate’s guidance.
Jason pov
When it was finally my turn I was getting a bit nervous because the hat didn't seem to bring much joy.
When she put it on my head my memories flashed by;meeting piper, becoming a roman leader, helping Reyna, meeting Percy all the good and the bad.
“Gryffindor!”
I walked over to where Percy was
He looked relieved.
Nico Pov:
I honestly didn't want to put that shitty hat on my head because anything to do with messing with memories was not happening.
As soon as it was placed on my head I put my mental walls up. After a minute of silence I heard a whine from the hat.
“Oh c'mon just let my read you” “We don't have all day”
After some more prodding from the thing
I picked a select few memories and it finally yelled
“HUFFLEPUFF!”
I walk over to the teachers desk and sit down waiting for Will.
Will pov
I could tell nico hadn't given the hat all his memories as he got up calmly so I just
Decided to roll with it
The hat started digging through my memories and I tried my best not to react to ones about my mom. Then me and nicos first kiss and getting dumped in the lake. Tartarus made me shake slightly but I had since learned how to keep on an emotional mask.
“HUFFLEPUFF”
I walk over to nico and sit down
Soon food starts appearing and I swear they served the weirdest schist.
Nico only had a few grapes and I glared at him.
“We'll talk about this later”
After dinner the rest of us went to their respective houses while nico and I got our own separate room.
As I was getting ready for bed nico straight up flopped on the bed and passed out.
I looked at him with his little kitten snores remembering to tease him tomorrow.
Then we can figure out the rest.