Since I love both Harry Potter and How I Met Your Mother I decided to do a sorting for these main characters.. So each character will get their own sorting chapter and then its over... (tears are coming)

The first chapter is all harry potter though... hope you enjoy!

Minerva McGonagall waited patiently on the steps for the first years to arrive. It was the same routine every year- welcome them, lead them in the Great Hall where they will soon join their new houses, and finally introduce Dumbledore where he gives his usual welcome speech.

As she looked out the window in the distance, she could see the first years loading into the boats with Hagrid helping them. His dog, Fang (she believed was the beast's name) was happily giving welcome kisses to anyone near him.

She walked down the corridor leading into the main halls. Peeves' laughter could be heard in the distance, probably finalizing his plans to scare the first years.

She continued to walk briskly to the top of the stairs. There she was greeted by the first years. Some looked excited, nervous, or that they were on top of the world. She coughed. Everyone instantly gave her their attention. She noticed a small group of six near the back. A tiny red head, next to a tall but gentle looking boy, a girl holding a yellow umbrella, another boy standing near her and behind them, a girl with maple leaf earrings, and finally a boy in a suit.

"If you will follow me, please." She stated. "You will be brought to the Great Hall where you will be sorted. You will join your house which is your new family. Oh and welcome to Hogwarts!" She finished.

She led them into the hall where many mouths fell and whispers. She briskly led them to the front.

"Ahh, the first years!" The hat shouted. Some students jumped. "Come to get sorted, huh? Well, here is my advice to you.

Oh you may not think me wise,

But don't judge what you may despise,

You can keep your nerves relaxed,

There isn't going to be a tax,

For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat!

Not a big fat rat.

There's nothing hidden in your head

You don't have to go to bed,

So give me a try and I will tell you

What is meant to be true!

You may belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindors apart;

You may belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true

And unafraid of toil;

Or maybe 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!" He finished.

Many got up and clapped. After a few minutes later the cheering was interrupted.

"When I call your name please sit in the stool, and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head." said Professor McGonagall.

Let the sorting ceremony begin!

I plan on doing Lily, Barney, Ted, Marshall, Robin and the Mother.. If you have any others please comment!

Please R+R!