Disclaimer & Notice!: JKR's characters, borrowed only to speak my words. This tale was inspired by the Conversations with a Hat challenge, created by Maraudercat. Enjoy!
Learning Where You Belong
Filius Flitwick
"Flitwick, Filius!"
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'Hello, dear boy.'
You're the Sorting Hat. You speak, how interesting! Can you tell me what charm was used to make you speak?
'Oh, so Charms intrigues you then?'
Absolutely! I've already read all the books that I need for this year, but I especially loved the book on Charms – it was so good I read it twice!
'Would you call yourself studious, child?'
Absolutely! I read all about the four Houses and the four Founders – Godric Gryffindor chose the brave, Helga Hufflepuff the loyal, Rowena Ravenclaw drew the clever and Salazar Slytherin lured the cunning.
'Which category would you place yourself in?'
Err…
'For such a clever boy, I seem to have you stumped.'
Well, I've always liked Ravenclaw, but I'm not sure I'm smart enough.
'Boy, put your keen mind to the task and realise the House that was made for you.'
Are you putting me where I think you're putting me?!
'There is only one House for you, child. I know you will enjoy your years in – "
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"RAVENCLAW!"