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The Sorting Hat's Fundraising
The Sorting Hat had been doing his job for thousands of years. He showed no signs of retiring soon. Despite all the fancy technology muggles and wizards have nowadays, nothing would be able to replace his great legendary judgement. As Great Britain was coming out of the EU, The Ministry Of Magic's funding was slashed. Students at Hogwarts always had their tuition fees covered by the ministry, but that was about to change unless someone did something about it. The Sorting Hat decided to be that something. He wanted to be a brave Gryffindor, a cunning Slytherin, an intelligent Ravenclaw and a loyal Hufflepuff.
He only had one job and it only happened once a year. That meant he had three-hundred-and-sixty-four days to spend at his own pleasure. He was fed up of gathering dust when he felt that he could have done so much more. He knew that Harry Potter was famous worldwide and he decided a good way to raise funding for the students to charge muggles and squibs to sort them in a house if they were a student at Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat found his job challenging. Every year a plethora of students walk through the doors and wait to hear their fate. Many things were on the line for them; their family reputation and future were at steak. All of them had complex personalities.
Everybody had a little bit of all four houses inside them, but it's the one that strikes the most is what the Sorting Hat is looking for. He has to take many things into consideration? The first is their achievements. Have they done something that made the world tremble or rescued a cat from drowning for example. Another thing was their name? The Sorting Hat did his best to keep up with the family traditions of their house. Thirdly, what do they value. There have been cowardly Gryffindors, dumb Ravenclaws and uninspired Slytherins to name a few. It is what they value that is just as important. And finally, the Sorting Hat takes choices into account. He didn't always agree with their choices, but he always respected them.
And so the Sorting Hat travelled the world and he found himself in unknown territory The tip of him crooked as he bounced his way onto the streets. It was dark so the Sorting Hat blended into the shadows of the night. He spotted a few young people walking down the street. He decided to take a rest. All that they had to do was wear him.
A black and white cat purred before him. He bowed.
"Why hello there," the Sorting Man said like a true gentleman. The cat tried to scratch him and then stormed back under the bin. "There's no need for that," the Sorting Hat lectured. "Why don't you come under here and let me sort you into a house." The cat frowned at him and ran off. "Never mind, I'm sure that there will be somebody to try me on soon."
Walking towards him was a young lady with hair as pink as the cherry blossoms that fall in Spring. Her eyes were a legendary green and her long dress reminded him of a certain house. The Sorting Hat coughed and the lady stopped moving. "Good evening Sakura Haruno," the Sorting Hat said. "I am the Sorting Hat from Hogwarts. I'm raising money for the school funds."
Sakura didn't seem convinced. "How do I not know that you're not a scam."
"Pick me up," the Sorting Hat said, "and you shall see that I am the real deal."
Sakura did as she was told and flowers suddenly emerged from his bottom.
The Sorting Hat saw Sakura gasp in amazement. "Yes, it's very impressive. For a humble sum of 500 yen, I can tell you what Hogwarts House I would have placed you in." Sakura's curiosity got the better of her. She put her coins inside the Sorting Hat and placed him on top of her head.
"Hmm." The Sorting Hat was amazed. "This is a tricky one. Plenty of courage and a very sharp mind. Your ambitions would make you a good Slytherin. Your kindness as a medic would also make you quite a good fit in Hufflepuff too." The Sorting Hat began to shake his head. "But I believe Ravenclaw or Gryffindor would be a better fit for you. Alright! I've made up my mind. If you were a Hogwarts student, then I would have placed you in GRYFFINDOR!"
"Really?" Sakura dropped her mouth and squeed. "That's my favourite house. Thanks a lot."
"Anytime," said the Sorting Hat. "Now, if you can help me find some more customers that would be most appreciated."
