Prologue

A/N: I've always wanted to write a sorting, so I figured I might as well do it for a prologue.

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A short, tiny girl hopped up onto the red train.

She was quite cute, her shoulder length hair was in two braids. It was a reddish-brown shade, that leaned a little more on the side of red. Her green eyes sparkled, and she had pale skin. She was lugging along her trunk, looking for somewhere to sit on the train.

In one compartment sat a girl with long black hair and ocean blue eyes.

The redhead peeked inside.

"Would you mind if I sit here?" she asked shyly.

The girl with black hair nodded energetically.

"Sure! Hi, my name is Effie Anderson. What is your name?"

The redhead smiled.

"I'm Elena Williams." she said, sitting across from Effie.

Effie smiled.

"Nice to meet you!"

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The Great Hall was gigantic.

Elena was holding on tightly to her newfound best friend, Effie.

"Oh, my God, I'm so nervous!" Effie whispered, staring up at the ceiling.

"Me too!" Elena replied, fidgeting with her robes.

"Abbot, Jacob!" McGonagall called out.

Elena blushed.

In all he excitement, she had missed the introduction!

"Hufflepuff!"

What house will I be in? Elena thought to herself.

"Anderson, Effie!"

What house will Effie be in?

"Gryffindor!"

It felt like forever until her name was called.

"Williams, Elena!"

She scurried up, and McGonagall placed the hat on her head.

It slipped forward, nearly covering her eyes.

"A half-blood, I see..."

Elena jumped at the voice.

The hat laughed.

"Relax. Hmmm, let's see. You're not very cunning..."

Elena blushed.

"Very smart, but lazy. Not too brave either. But I could see you in Gryffindor. Definitely one of the choices, yes... You are very loyal. I have to say that the Slytherins would cut you apart."

Elena scowled.

"You've got quite the fire in you. Yes, definitely. I don't see you in Hufflepuff, you've got too much fire. I'd have to say its between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor... Better be..."

"Gryffindor!" it roared.

The hat was off her head immediately, and Elena blinked quickly at the brightness. She hurried over the roaring red table, and sat next to Effie.

Effie smiled brightly at her, and patted her back.

"Good job." she whispered.

Elena smiled shyly, and turned her attention to Dumbledore.

When the food appeared, her hand collided with another.

"Oh, I'm awfully sorry." she apologized, blushing.

Her green eyes were met with a kind amber.

The boy smiled gently.

"I'm Remus Lupin." he said kindly.

"Elena Williams."