Chapter 2

Numerous voices were heard from outside the Great Hall, as they stood behind it and waited for the cue to enter. Holly felt nervous and excited, as she kept glancing at the oak wood door. While, Radcliffe was just the opposite. He was worried about the students' reactions. Gordon was extremely happy to be back and finally be a student of Hogwarts. Stephanie was confused of how she should feel, but never the less; she felt amused about what would happen.

They must of all stopped breathing when they heard silence from outside the Great Hall.

Then they heard their cue.

"Why would Dumbledore cancel classes this morning. We'll miss Defense Against The Dark Arts!" Ron exclaimed, as he continued to stuff his face with bacon and biscuits. Hermione scrunched her nose in disgust, but answered his question, gratefully.

"Well, I overheard that Professor Dumbledore invited these important people to Hogwarts."

"Do you think it's the people from the Ministry." Harry asked, as he leaned closer to Ron and Hermione.

"I reckon so. Nobody is as important as the Ministry. Except for powerful witch and wizards." Ron said, from a mouthful of buttered toast.

"Close your mouth when you are speaking, Ronald." Hermione scolded, as she wiped scrambled eggs from her Herbology book. Ron just rolled his eyes, and continued to eat his breakfast.

"Silence!"

Everybody jumped from the booming voice of the Headmaster. Albus put down his wand from his throat, and talked as loud as he can.

"Now, I know all of you are wondering why I canceled classes this particular morning, and I am here to say that we have special guests that I have invited all the way from Russia." Albus paused and took a silent gulp of air before saying, "Please welcome them to Hogwarts!"

Just then, the gigantic double door opened, revealing four young adults wearing fancy dress suits. They walked towards the podium, where Albus stood, smiling. People gaped at the 'important people' and murmured within their housemates.

Holly was smiling nervously as she glanced between tables and tables. Radcliffe was silently fidgeting under the gaze of the students and teachers, while Gordon smiled straight ahead. Stephanie, on the other hand, had her face blank and walked towards the giddy Headmaster.

Once they have reached the end of the podium, Albus spoke, "These fine ladies and gentlemen are going to be joining us in Hogwarts!"

Quickly, whispers and murmurs spread throughout the dining hall.

"Exchanged students?"

"Has that ever happened before?"

"Has Dumbledore finally gone bonkers!"

"They're letting complete strangers entering!"

"Silence! Yes. These four people has already been sorted and are now going to join one of the four house tables." Albus turned to them and gestured to the room and said, "Go on. You know where to sit."

They hesitated. Gordon was the one to step up first and walk towards the Gryffindor table. The table cheered, as he reached the end of the table and sat down.

Holly followed Gordon's example and walked towards the Hufflepuff's table. They did the same action, as well. They cheered and clapped.

Radcliffe looked at Stephanie, who glanced uninterested at him, nodded her head, and walked towards the Slytherin's table, who all clapped, but not cheered. Their pride told them not to.

Radcliffe, being left, walked towards the only table available. The Ravenclaw.

And thus, the ceremony ended, and the four separated to their house