Hi everyone! I love reading Harry Potter Sorting stories, but there were some that I really didn't like, so I decided to write my own. I'll be doing Next Generation ones too. Hope you like it! This first one is Dumbledore's - I'll be doing them in chronological order.
Albus Percival Wolfric Brian Dumbledore. Of course, the Deputy Headmaster only called out, "Dumbledore, Albus!" but it was enough to set whispers off about my father, my family, and me. No wonder, given that the Daily Prophet had decided that it was the scandal of the year. But, despite what they thought, we were definitely not Muggle-haters.
I tried extremely hard to ignore them as I sat down onto the chair. The famous Sorting Hat was placed on my head and I waited, thinking about all of the Houses.
"Ah! Albus Dumbledore. I see many traits inside you. Many that will be a cause of pride for you in later years, most likely. And I can tell that you will reach brilliance in your life, Albus Dumbledore. But which House to put you in?"
"Isn't that your task? You are the famous Sorting Hat."
"Yes. I am. But don't you have a preference? Many witches and wizards do."
I thought for a moment.
"My father was in Gryffindor. My mother was in Ravenclaw. But I don't mind. Whichever house I'm in, I know I will be able to achieve goals and enjoy my time at Hogwarts."
"A wise answer! And, certainly, you are wise for your years."
"So I'm in Ravenclaw?"
"Not necessarily. I see wit and intelligence, a thirst for knowledge, but also bravery. I sense courage in you, and chivalry worthy just as much for a Gryffindor. And there is also loyalty in you, a certain selflessness. And, oh, ambition."
"Please. Not Slytherin. I… have a feeling about Slytherin. I don't think I would like it there."
"No? Remember that Merlin was in Slytherin. Well, I can tell already that this requires a lot of thought. Perhaps not Hufflepuff, and you don't want to be in Slytherin, so that leaves Gryffindor and Ravenclaw."
I waited.
"Which house should I Sort you in? In which house with you achieve your full potential, as well as everything I can see you wish to achieve. Yes, I have reached my decision. Definitely GRYFFINDOR!"
The Gryffindor table exploded with cheers, but not from all of them. I supposed that they didn't trust me because of my father's deeds. I took the Sorting Hat off and walked over to Gryffindor table. This was it. My time at Hogwarts had begun.