"Miss Lily Luna Potter. Please walk up to the front."
As I walked past the boys and girls that were in my Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry class, I took a deep breath. This was my time to be sorted into the house I'd be in for life. Yes. All my freaking life. My mom and dad assured me that I was going to be in Gryffindor. As you know, my two older brothers are upperclassman Gryffindors.
As for what I wanted, I really didn't care. I don't even know if I want to be a wizard. I'm only going to Hogwarts because that's what's best for me, or that's what my parents tell me. If I could choose, I would be a chef for a five star restaurant in London. I love food. Food is my life.
I stepped up the charcoal step and placed myself on the stool while this lady with white hair placed the Sorting Hat on my head.
"Lily Potter. Hmmm. Which house would be best for this young lady?" The Sorting Hat exclaimed.
"Just pick something…" I whispered softly.
The hat was muttering and talking to itself trying to make its decision. Finally it spoke out loud.
"The right house for you is….
RAVENCLAW!"
Wait, what? Wait, did he say just Gryffindor? He could not have not possibly said Ravenclaw. I could hear someone yell, Go Eagles in the background when suddenly I realized I was placed in Ravenclaw. I made a deep breath and sauntered my way to the Ravenclaw House table. My ears were out to pop because everyone was cheering was so loud. The Grey Lady gave me a high five.
As I sat at the table, an Asian girl smiled at me. I couldn't help but think of myself. I thought I was a Gryffindor. It was in my blood. But now I'm a Ravenclaw. That means I'm in a different house from everyone else in my family. Why was this my fate? What would my mom and dad think? What would my brothers think? Gah, this is too much. I'm only eleven years old for crying out loud. I'm so confused.
It took what seemed ages for all the first years like me to get sorted into houses. But finally, Professor Wood clapped his hand and exclaimed, Let's eat and dinner appeared.
I was so hungry, I could eat a cow. But man, this food looked delicious. No wonder my parents loved Hogwarts. First, I grabbed some pork tenderloin with orange marinade and mashed potatoes with light gravy. Then I took a heaping portion of green beans and sweet potatoes. I wondered how they made the sweet potatoes because it had some spice that was extra good. Lastly, I gobbled up some chocolate fudge with bourbon whiskey for dessert. Maybe, I would be able to brush up my cooking skills this year in my free time.
When we were done with our lovely dinner, the Ravenclaw headgirl Sarah Lovegood led us to the Ravenclaw Tower.
This is weird, my brothers are probably going to the Gryffindor Common Room right now.
The Ravenclaw Tower had a tight, spiral staircase leading to it. As we climbed up to the top of the Tower and reached the door, the bronze eagled shaped knocker spoke and said,
"What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
Sarah exclaimed,
"A stamp" and the massive door opened.
Hey, that's clever. I chuckled.
Man, the common room was absolutely gorgeous. With huge arched windows and blue and bronze walls, it was like I walked into a wedding hall or something. It was much nicer than Gryffindor's Common Room. Stars from the sky reflected on the blue carpet.
"Boys, your bedrooms are on the left. Girls, your bedrooms are on the right. There are communal bathrooms as well. Class starts tomorrow at 10 pm. Have fun and have a great year at Hogwarts. Don't hesitate to talk to me!" Sarah exclaimed.
And that was that. We are on our own. I wonder what Albus and James were doing now. I wonder if they were missing me. Heh, of course not.
Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder. A small Asian girl with short black hair put out her hand and asked,
`"Hey, what's your name?"
Shaking her hand, I responded, "Hi, my name's Lilly. Lilly Potter. What's yours?"
"Wow, you're a Potter. Nice to meet you, I'm Mary Chang. I'm a first year as well. I'm so excited to start at Hogwarts. What's your bedroom number?"
I unfolded my schedule and papers that Sarah gave us after dinner.
"Um, it's G63. Yours?"
"Oh my gosh, mine's G64. We're bedmates." Mary smiled.
"Oh awesome." I smiled back.
"Well, I'm going to go to bed. I want to get a good night's rest for class tomorrow. Good night."
"Good night Mary."
Maybe Hogwarts wasn't going to be so bad after all.
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