Before they knew it, the four friends were arriving at Hogwarts.
They were told to leave their luggage on the train, and those would be taken care of. When they got off of the train, a Professor immediately escorted the first years, but being new to the school, they didn't yet know his name.

"Hullo first years." The man's voice boomed. "Welcome to
Hogwarts. Here is where your new home will be from now until you graduate. I am Professor Johnson, and I will be teaching you care of creatures this year. That includes all pokémon, duel monsters, and of course, all magical creatures. Now behind me you see staryu, a water pokémon. And see that lake over to my right? Across that lake, you see the school. Have you figured it out yet? Well if you haven't guessed yet, today is your lucky day. You're going to go by pairs across the lake, riding on the staryu's back, and up to the school. Now choose a partner. Time to make friends."

A group of people bunched up, and paired off. Then, it was left to two kids.

"I don't want to be with him!" A kid yelled. "I mean, look at him. He looks like a troublemaker. Why if my father heard about this-"

"Just go with him." Professor Johnson butted in.

"Not on your life!" The kid insisted.

"Malfoy, you're either going to go with Zindello, or you're not going at all!" Professor Johnson once again added.

"The names Draco." Malfoy sneered.

"Alright Draco." Johnson winced.

Yugi couldn't help it. He was always hurt by these kinds of things. Standing up for people played a big role in his life. "Alright Draco, if that's what you insist on being called. You heard what Johnson said. You either go with, er, what's your name kid?" Yugi asked.

"Gregory Zindello." The kid somehow managed to get out.

"Right." Yugi continued. "You either go with Greg, or you don't go at all. Wait till your father hears that you didn't get into Hogwarts was because you didn't want to go across the lake with some kid who would never even harm a fly."

"What do you know?" Draco kept pressuring. "For all I know, you're just some kid off the street. You probably never even heard of
staryu!"

"As a matter of fact I have, Draco Malfoy. But I'm more of a duel monsters expert. And actually, while we're on the subject, if you ever do get into Hogwarts, and if you ever do build up the courage to go with someone that's not your friend across the lake, I challenge you to a duel. And just so you think I'm not running away, I'll give you my name; Yugi Motou, because I'm not afraid of you, Draco Malfoy."

"Alright boys. That's enough chitchat for now. I'm sure Professor Santos has waited long enough for you already. Now get a staryu and cross the lake." Professor Johnson said.

Malfoy just stood there speechless, glaring at Yugi, for Malfoy had no comebacks. Yugi had beaten him, just at talking. Imagine how their duel will be!

When they finally did get to the castle, a lady wearing a tall pointed hat, a black dress, and holding a wand in her hand, was waiting for them. For what all the first years understood, she was Professor Santos.

Santos led them through a couple of halls that seemed rather tall for short first years. But nonetheless, they all entered a grand hall in which all the other witches and wizards had been waiting for them.

"Up here!" Professor Santos pointed to where there were steps leading up to a platform, where other professors were sitting. "Now!" Professor Santos clapped her hands. Heads turned from every which way, staring up at the welcomed first years.

"Welcome first years! Welcome to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry." She pulled up a stool, and placed an old ragged hat on it. Everyone seemed to be staring at the hat intently, as if expecting it to say something. Lo and behold-

"Welcome first years!" The hat boomed. All of the first years jumped with both excitement and fear.

"Welcome witches and wizards of all ages,
This year you will learn more then in the pages.
Into your house you'll be sorted,
So line up now at Professor Santos' order.
You'll be placed in one of the four;
Phewpoos, Ekansin, Haukeye, Growlbord.
Phewpoos are jigglypuffs,
All pink and bright,
Brave, bold, intelligent, for most their answers are right.
And if by chance you're an Ekansin,
Your house color is yellow,
For most the Ekansin young boys,
Are sought out to be mellow.
Haukeye raises a Hoothoot flag with black and brow all around,
When joining Haukeye you are known throughout the entire town.
Our last house is Growlbord, which stands as a pikachu,
Working to their full extent is what Growlbords like to do.
So step right up now don't be shy,
Sit up on the stool,
No need to tear or cry."

The entire hall broke into a wild applause. Some first years just stood there in shock, while others clapped.

"Now, I will call out the order in which you will be sorted. When I call your name, sit down on the stool and place the hat over your head. It will announce what house you are in." Professor Santos said. "Jeff McKenzie!"

Jeff slowly advanced towards the hat, shaking slightly. He barely put the hat on his head when-

"Growlbord!" The hat bellowed. All of the students from Growlbord cheered, inviting Jeff to join them. Maron caught a glimpse of both Henry and Emma.

"Look!" Joey nodded. "There's Ranma!"

"Oh geez!" Maron sighed. Yugi laughed.

"Yugi Motou!" Santos called. Yugi stepped up towards the stool and placed the hat on his head. Yugi, though he was incredibly smart, was very short, and at that moment, looked like a munchkin.

"Growlbord!" Again, the Growlbords cheered, and Henry stood up, helping Yugi to a chair.

"What are we gonna go if none of us are in the same house?" Joey whispered as Fifi Haneoka was made a Pheewpoo.

"I don't know, Joey." Maron said. It was a scary thought, but she tried not to think about it. "Worse comes to worse."

"Joey Wheeler!" Joey slowly approached the platform and placed the hat on his head.

"Growlbord!" The hat shouted once again. Joey gave a hooray, and then skipped on over to where Yugi was sitting.

"Harry Potter!" The hall fell silent. Were people hearing things? Whispers bounced off the wall as Harry stepped forward towards the
hat. Everyone leaned forward as he placed the hat on his head. Whispers such as ˜Will he be in our house?™ or ˜Is that really him?" filled the hall.

"Growlbord!" The hat screeched, after what seemed about ten minutes. Harry lunged forward, and sat quickly and quietly, next to Joey.

"Maron Henderson!" Professor Santos bellowed. Maron glanced over to where Joey, Yugi, and Harry were sitting, and noticed them all staring up at her. She walked over to the hat, sat on the stool, and placed it on her head like every other youngster. No sooner did she place the hat on her head, it began to talk to her.

"So, you're Maron Henderson, eh? Oh! You are a bright one. I see you will have very dangerous and adventurous journeys here at Hogwarts. You clearly belong in once place. But what's this? You want desperately to be in the same house as your friends Yugi Motou and Joey Wheeler. Yes, yes. I met those two a short while ago. Here, I've found the perfect house for you. You'll be in-

"Growlbord!" The hat shouted. Henry and Emma cheered, and helped Maron to a seat next to Yugi, where they all talked about their adventure with the hat.

"It told me I would have dangerous and adventurous journey here
at Hogwarts." Maron exclaimed. "I wonder why?"

"I guess we'll find out sooner or later." Joey added.

"Right. So I heard they have an extensive food menu here." Maron teased as Joey licked his chops.

"I'm ready for it." Joey cheered. Just then, a professor stood up and clapped his hands. The hall quieted down, and heads turned.

"In case you all don't know, I am Professor Betkowski. I am the headmaster of this school. Now, this year, you will learn plenty of things. New and old. On either sides of me, you see other professors. They will go down the line, say their name, and which class they will be teaching, or if they're not teaching, they'll say their job description. Now, Dora, would you like to start us off?"

"Hello children." Professor Santos acknowledged. "I am Professor Santos, and I will be teaching you Transfiguration." She
smiled, and then sat down.

A new teacher stood up. "Greetings. I am Professor Payne, and I will be teaching you potions." His voice was so cold that Yugi flinched at the sound of it.