by Liz Barr
February 2002
rated G
Universe: Harry Potter
Disclaimer: All characters, situations
and associated sentient hats are the creation and intellectual property
of J. K. Rowling. No profit is derived from this work of fan fiction.
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Summary: The dialogue as various
characters are Sorted. Not exactly my most interesting fic ever,
but a pleasant way to spend half an hour.
Tom Riddle (drabble -- 100 words)
"Oh ... now this is interesting. Bright, brave, hard working ... the kind of mind that I only see once in a while."
"This is all so strange..."
"You'll get used to it."
"I want to do more than that."
"Ah, yes ... a bit ambitious for a newcomer, aren't you?"
"I just ... I want my name to be remembered."
"Yes, you do. It's like a fire inside you."
"Is it ... evil?"
"Ambition? No. It's a tool. It depends how you use it."
"I want to use it."
"Then I guess it will have to be
... SLYTHERIN!"
Severus Snape (mini-epic -- 50 words)
"Hmmm... not afraid of a challenge,
I see. Certainly bright, a very clever boy. Yours is an old
Slytherin family, but your mother was a Ravenclaw... Ravenclaw would suit
you, but you wouldn't stand out ...you want to stand out, don't you?
Yes, there's no doubt ...you belong in SLYTHERIN!"
Neville Longbottom (drabble -- 100 words)
'Ah ... an interesting mind, Mr Longbottom. Many layers, hidden nooks and crannies ... a challenging mind indeed."
"M-Most people expect me to be a Hufflepuff. My Gran says--"
"Hufflepuff? Well, you'd do well there, no doubt about that. But you wouldn't have to grow in Hufflepuff ... you could just keep on going as you are."
"But -- is that a bad thing?"
"Could be, could be ... no. Hufflepuff is not for you, I'm afraid. Gryffindor, now..."
"No! Not Gryffindor -- I'm not brave enough -- everyone says --"
"Yes. The house for you is
-- GRYFFINDOR!"
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