Shawna Demott And The Lesson Of Independence

by CraftyMineKing

As a Slytherin there are certain unofficial rules that you are supposed to follow. Rule Number 1: You're not supposed to show emotions, as that can show weakness. Rule Number 2: You're supposed to be independent, as others may try to manipulate you. But most importantly... Rule Number 3: You are not supposed to be muggleborn.

1. Prologue

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 folks 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!

"Demott, Shawna!"

A tanned, black haired girl practically skipped forward to the stool after Professor McGonagall called out her name. She flung herself onto the chair and almost tipped it over, much to the amusement to the audience in the Great Hall. Shawna Paten Demott eagerly jammed the Sorting Hat onto her head until it completely covered her brown eyes.

'Ah, yes, difficult, very difficult. Miss Demott, you are very unique, ready to run bravely into any situation, but also ready to use cunning to win your battles at the same time. Hmmm, Gryffindor or Slytherin, darker tendencies or lighter tendencies, both will suit you well. You won't have many friends in Slytherin because of your muggleborn status'.

'I don't need friends, I wish to be in Slytherin, most of the Gryffindor's will accuse me of being dark anyway, at least I know I will be were I am supposed to be'.

'Are you sure? After all, who would want to be alone?'.

'Alright listen here, you ratty old hat, if you put me in Gryffindor, I will find you… and I will burn you'. "Very well, good luck, BETTER BE: SLYTHERIN!".

The house of green and silver gave a polite applause to the new member arriving at their table while analysing her. They needed information on her strengths if they wished to propose an alliance but most importantly… they were trying to figure out her blood status.

So, Shawna Paten Demott, sat at the table of green and silver, the first muggleborn Slytherin in generations.