Chapter 5 Hogwarts

September 1st came, and the orphanage staff took him to King's Cross Station. getting off, he remembered the way to the platform from the books. Walking to the barrier between platform 9 and platform 10 with his luggage, he leaned against the barrier and slipped through.

A bustling platform greeted him with parents saying goodbye to their kids. As he moved out of the way he approached the train. getting his luggage on board, he found an empty cabin and settled in, pulling a copy of The Book of The Dragonborn he had gotten from the shop. (Might as well learn about what I am.) He thought as he settled into the comprehensive book.

It was divided into 3 parts. The first part covered all known Dragonborn. It gave a brief summary of their lives and accomplishments. The second part detailed the prophesy and the role that the dragonborn played in it. Apparently, the dragonborn acted as a check against Alduin should he swerve from his path. A way to maintain balance in the world.

The third part was theories. According to many of the scholars who did the research, only Tiber Septim ever reached his full potential. Becoming a God, even that was debated, because he never absorbed the spirit of a dragon. Martin septim also briefly reached the highest potential when he became the avatar of Akatosh. But without a body capable of withstanding the power, he died.

As Tiber began to read the book, he heard a knock on his door. A black haired youth came in and introduced himself as Harry Potter. Tiber greeted him and invited him to have a seat. They were joined shortly after by Ron Weasley, who, just like in the books, was looking for a cabin with the rest being full.

An hour or 2 in they had just gotten snacks from the lunch cart when Draco Malfoy barged in. Tiber was quietly reading, surprised he had gotten the silent spellcasting talent from merely learning about the dragonborn when the door slammed open.

After Draco had insulted, Ron Tiber looked behind Draco at Crabbe and Goyle. Getting an idea to get back to his book quicker, he cast beginner level illusion magic, fear silently hitting Crabbe. Crabby backed out of the room before running away screaming while Draco and Goyle ran after him, trying to figure out what had happened.

"Exciteable fellow." Tiber said as Ron and Harry looked at each other in confusion before sitting back down.

Ron tried to show off magic on scabbers as Hermione showed up and watched him fail. She then noticed Tiber's book and began to ask him about it and if she could borrow it since she never saw that one when she went into the bookshop in Diagon Alley. Warning them that they would arrive shortly, she left so they could get dressed.

(I wonder if I can enchant my robes to be waterproof?) Tiber thought to himself. he already wanted to add a waterwalking enchantment onto his shoes. Hagrid called all the first years to the boats. The man was bigger than the movies and books described. Smirking to himself, Tiber saw Goyle nervously looking around while Malfoy and Crabbe tried to calm him down.

McGonagall looked down her glasses sternly as the first years were brought to the great hall. 4 tables stood in the great hall with a stool and a shabby looking hat sitting on a stool. The sorting cap started to sing:

Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,

But don't judge on what you see,

I'll eat myself if you can find

A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,

Your top hats sleek and tall,

For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat

And I can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head

The Sorting Hat can't see,

So try me on and I will tell you

Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve and chivalry,

Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,

And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,

If you've a ready mind,

Where those of wit and learning,

Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin,

You'll make your real friends,

Those cunning folk use any means,

To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid!

And don't get in a flap!

You're in safe hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

The room burst into applause as the first few students were called to get sorted. As it got to Tiber he placed it on his head. "Curious, most curious. You fit all of the houses." (Gryffendor, please) Tiber thought. "Are you sure? You could be great, Slytheren might be more appropriate? Hufflepuff would be the family you desire? Or perhaps Ravenclaw oh seeker of knowledge.?" (No thank you, Gryffindor is my choice.) Gavin thought back. "Gryffindor!" The hat announced as Tiber stood up before placing the Hat back on the stool calmly walking to his new table.