So guys, before I start this story, I'm just gonna say that Clover Brookhelm is my own character and this is my own story as I will not be using the events that occur in the Harry Potter timeline due to the fact that this story is set during Albus Severus' time at Hogwarts.

I hope you enjoy, and without further ado, lets begin! :D

* FIRST YEAR *

I stared up at the strict teacher who stood at the front of this gigantic hall, and gazed around as she opened up a long roll of parchment. Suddenly, she called out a name and her voice echoed throughout the whole hall. "Abneene, Amanda!"

I watched as Amanda slowly walked up to the front, and gingerly placed the fraying hat on her head. It lingered there for a while before it shouted, "HUFFLEPUFF!" Behind me, one of the four tables gave a cheer, and Amanda sat at that table. I saw a couple older kids shaking her hand, and I thought that maybe bullying wouldn't be a problem here. Not like primary school.

I was a half-blood, my dad was a muggle-born wizard and my mum a regular muggle, so they both saw it fitting that I attend a primary school until I got my Hogwarts letter. Those years were utter torture. I wouldn't relive those years for anything, though I did miss my best friend Emily.

My head perked up when I heard my name being called, and my heart was suddenly pounding at my chest. it was actually starting to hurt a bit.

I slowly crept up to the front, though each step seemed impossible, and my legs felt like lead. I lifted the hat and sat on the stool, then precariously placed the hat on my head. Immediately, a small voice filled my head.

"Hmmmm. Not at all ambitious, or daring, so that rules two out. You're quite loyal, except for that one time you lied to Emily. You remember that, don't you?"

I internally groaned, I had been trying to forget that, but I gave a small nod, and the hat continued.

"Intelligent though, very intelligent and wise. I know exactly where to put you!"

The hat yelled this next word out to the whole hall, this next word that would determine my friends, teachers, classes and living arrangements.

"RAVENCLAW!"