Chapter Nine - No Slytherin!

- "So can we see your girlfriend?"- Molly Weasley asked.

- "We're not dating, at least not yet," - She remained silent, analyzing the situation, and he continued. - "I like her, and she likes me, but unfortunately, we have a four-year age difference and that's a lot at Hogwarts. She knows about my dreams and we both agreed not to date since that will only hurt us. Besides, the O.W.L.s and NEWTs are the priorities. Maybe something could happen when she graduates, but for now, I prefer not to set expectations. And don't look at me like that since my only concern is the NEWTs. They made me Head Boy. It's going to be hell. Time management. The pizza is ready. Do you want to try it?"-

- "Yes, you know, Muggle cuisine is very good. I wonder why there isn't a book about it."-

- "You're a great cook. Why don't you write it yourself?" 

The two discussed the recipes for a possible one for a while. Arthur and Molly's house was one of Aster's favorite places. It gave off a homey and comforting atmosphere. The place was heavily protected because, with the strange attacks that were happening, it was dangerous to keep the houses unprotected.

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The clothes that were too feminine would be sold, the materials were in excellent condition and it was clear that they were of good quality in terms of expense they would only have to buy six pairs of pants the potion ingredients, and the defense book (since it changes every year) and quills and parchments.

She knew that Severus was technically stealing from her father but Petunia had seen the kind of parents those two were and how happy he was to be away from them, his mother didn't even mind going with her son to Diagon Alley and the worst thing was that he didn't even seem to care.

In previous years, Margaret didn't even mind Petunia coming alone, but since it would be Lily's first shopping trip, all four of them had to go. 

Instead of going to the bank, Severus gave his money to Margaret to exchange and went with Petunia to sell the clothes. The two went to a store and, in addition to selling them, they bought six pairs of pants. They were a little worn out, but they were cheap and they barely spent any money, and nothing that a repair spell couldn't fix.

Robert and Margaret had already bought the Cauldron Telescope trunk and were on their way to the bookstore. The two future students were sent to Ollivanders. Petunia didn't like the wandmaker because he scared her. The three waited in an awkward silence for the two adults.

The wand selection took almost an hour and when everyone left they had to dodge many wizards since the place was full.

In the following days, Lily was in a mix of euphoria and anxiety. She couldn't do magic at home without Petunia present because if something happened she would be there to reverse it.

She doesn't understand, thought Lily. Petunia didn't even know she was a witch and she could already do magic. 'I had to wait for years. I understand that it's for my own good, but she couldn't be more compassionate. I don't want to be in the same house as Petunia. She's always so good at everything. If we were in the same house, it's likely that my friends would like her more than me.'

Lily was a naive child who didn't understand the dynamics of the house. She envied the autonomy and trust her mother had in her, and for her, her only magical friend, Severus, liked her more, but he understood because Petunia was simply being an older sister to him and Severus needed all the attention and affection he could get.

Petunia spent the last few days teaching them some useful spells like cleaning and repair. She explained important things like never walking alone because it was possible that an older student could hex them and the importance of getting along with their roommates. 

They already had the general information about all the subjects and were well prepared. In fact, they would be better than 90% of the students, thought Petunia. It was very dangerous to build schools for very young children because accidental magic was uncontrollable. The children were taught to read and write by their parents and relatives, who were not always good teachers. Only the richest ones had tutors. It was no wonder that it was so difficult for some children to get used to studying. They were not used to the school workload. 

Since it was a special day, Mr. Robbert had taken a day off to take them to the platforms and Margaret came too. The family arrived early at the station and Lili and Severus were delighted to see the locomotive. 

Margaret cried a lot and Petunia rolled her eyes many times. The two adults stayed there saying goodbye until more people arrived at the station and the two finally left. 

We settled into a carriage. Lily tried unsuccessfully to find out how the selection works, but Petunia said it was tradition. She didn't know. 

Eloise joined them and she and Lily had a good conversation about spells. 

The trip was peaceful and was only interrupted when Lily and a student named Potter had an argument that neither Petunia nor Severus could have. 

The most interesting thing that happened was Gwen revealing that she had become captain of the Quidditch team. 

Petunia gets a little nervous when it's time for the Sorting. 

Lily is visibly disappointed to see that the first surprise of the night was a Hat. 

When Sirius Black goes to Gryffindor instead of Slytherin, it takes a while for the hall to calm down. 

It takes about two minutes for the Hat to shout Gryffindor and her little sister goes to the Lions' table. It takes a while for it to be Severus' turn. There was a tie. The Hat, Petunia, didn't pay much attention. The boy with whom Lily argued also goes to Gryffindor and it's Snape's turn that makes her anxious. She fears that the boy will go to Slytherin, but she is relieved when the Hat shouts Ravenclaw, and he joins her table. Lily in Gryffindor and Severus in Ravenclaw. Petunia is relieved for both of them because they will have calm and trouble-free school lives.

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