Chapter Two

Author's Note: Hello again! Thank you so much for the views and reviews of the story! I have to say, I'm really excited to be writing this! It's definitely a first for me, but I like to step out of my comfort zone once in a while. In this chapter, there will be a sorting, but I only use Gryffindor and Slytherin. I felt that it would be a bit too complicated if some glee club members were in some other houses that we don't know as much about. I based the sorting mostly on friendships and relationships, not as much on personalities. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Sorry, I forgot this for the first chapter! I do not own Glee, Harry Potter, or any of the characters!

Before Brittany knew it, the sky outside the window had grown dark and the lamps lining the corridor had ben lit. There was a sudden curve in the ride and there, outside the window, was Hogwarts Castle. The torches were burning brightly and the light glowed out of the windows. The picturesque image was then cut off by trees and the dark forest surrounding the Hogsmeade train station. As the train slowed to a halt, Brittany stuffed her wand into her robes and ran a hand through her hair, making sure it was straight.

When the train doors finally opened, Brittany made her way onto the platform. She looked around fearfully, unsure of where to go. All she could see were tall older students pushing through the crowd, trying to reach the carriages.

"Firs' years, follow me!"

Brittany turned to see a huge, burley man with long, stringy, brown hair and a beard. Hesitantly, she walked over toward him and was relieved to see many other first-years gathered around the half-giant. She stood next to Mike Chang, who gave her a nervous smile.

"Right, my name's Hagrid. I'm gamekeeper here at Hogwarts, but tonight, I'm showin' you lot up ter the school. Firs' years go in them boats across the lake, but the rest o' the students take the carriages. So, if yeh'll follow me, let's head on out!"

The first years followed Hagrid to the edge of the lake and boarded the boats. Brittany sat with Mike Chang, Finn Hudson, and the teary brown-haired girl Brittany saw on the platform. No one talked as they sailed across the lake until they caught sight of the gigantic castle that stood in front of them. The blonde gazed up at the castle and watched the sea of black-clothed students walk up the path and into the school.

Once they'd reached the grassy slope, all of the first years and Hagrid trooped up to the oak front doors and stood there, waiting for the next step. Hagrid stepped up and knocked loudly on the door. Only a few seconds went by before the doors opened wide to reveal a stern-looking old woman dressed in green robes and a matching hat.

"The first' years, Professor McGonagall," Hagrid said professionally. The professor nodded to him before he walked past her and through a side door in the hallway.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," the woman said, looking down on all of the students. "In a few moments, you will all head through these doors and officially become students here. But first, the Sorting Hat must decide where you belong. There are four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Wherever the Sorting Hat puts you, is where you will stay. Your house will be your family for the next seven years. With that, follow me."

As Professor McGonagall turned around, another pair of oak doors opened to the Great Hall. The first years quickly entered after the professor, tilting the heads up to admire the night sky that illuminated the ceiling. The first years all gathered at the base of the platform. Brittany stared at the teachers behind the staff table; most looked down on the students happily, while a few didn't. Brittany spotted Hagrid in the far corner. She smiled shyly when he waved.

"When I call your name, please come forward to try on the hat. Once your house has been selected, please go to your long table and join the rest of your housemates," Professor McGonagall said, unrolling a piece of parchment. "Arthur Abrams."

A small boy with glasses limped forward and sat down on the stool, eyes screwed shut. Once the hat touched his head, it seemed to come alive.

"Hmm…you have your father's personality," the hat began. Brittany was suddenly overcome with nerves and squeezed Mike Chang's arm next to her. He squeezed back, nervous too. "But, you have your mother's heart. GRYFFINDOR!" The hall erupted in applause as the boy limped back down the platform and to the Gryffindor table. There, they welcomed him with open arms.

"Blaine Anderson!"

A boy with slicked-back black hair walked up to the stool and sat down, awaiting the hat. After waiting a few moments, the hat called, "SLYTHERIN!"

This time, the table against the wall erupted in the loudest applause as they made room for their newest member.

"Rachel Berry."

The brown-haired girl, who had been in Brittany's boat, giddily walked up to the stool and sat down. The hat took a few seconds, only to then shout, "GRYFFINDOR!" The hall applauded once more before Professor McGonagall spoke the next name.

"Michael Chang."

Brittany's arm received a squeeze as Mike stepped forward to take his place on the stool. She could only watch with crossed fingers as the hat began to deliberate. Then suddenly, "Gryffindor!" Brittany cheered loudly as Mike walked over to the table. He caught her eye and gave her thumbs up.

Brittany grew uneasy as she watched the next people go. A girl named Tina Cohen Chang followed Mike to the Gryffindor table, as well as Sam Evans and Finn Hudson, which Mike looked pleased about. An African American girl with two curly pigtails named Mercedes Jones went to Gryffindor too, but a blonde girl, whose name was Quinn Fabray, broke the streak and went to Slytherin. Then, a boy who had hair that was styled to the extreme followed Fabray to the Slytherin table. Brittany giggled when she heard the boy's name, Kurt Hummel. It made her think of bumble bees.

"Santana Lopez."

Brittany let out a small gasp as the beautiful brunette she'd stared at on the train stepped up onto the platform and sat down on the stool. As the hat was lowered onto her head, the brown eyes were covered by the brim and Brittany used the time to freely stare at the girl. She could already tell the girl was shorter than herself. Not by much, but enough to tell the difference. Santana was very tan compared to the blonde, but it suited her with her dark brown hair.

"Slytherin!"

Brittany cheered loudly as Santana Lopez rose and walked over to the green-clad table, sitting down next to the Blonde Quinn Fabray and immediately began a conversation with her. Brittany watched with a twinge of jealousy until she was interrupted by Professor McGonagall.

"Brittany Pierce."

"Brittany gulped and walked forward onto the platform before sitting on the stool facing the hall. She felt hundreds of eyes upon her, but only looked for one set. Before the hat blocked her view, blue eyes locked on brown once more before the hall disappeared. All that she could see was the brown interior of the hat.

"Hmm let's see…what do I do with this one?" Brittany gulped. "Oh, don't worry. It's a good thing to have so many great qualities.. You're much wiser than you think. Your courage is remarkable. Your loyalty is stunning. And your ambition is incredible. What a stellar personality, Brittany S. Pierce. I think…Gryffindor!"

The hall applauded once more as Brittany felt the hat being lifted from her head. She slowly made her way to the long table on the left and slid onto the bench next to Mercedes Jones and across from Mike Chang, who gave her a high-five.

"Welcome to Gryffindor," an older girl said before sitting back down. Brittany grinned.

"Noah Puckerman."

Brittany watched as the last of the first years walked up to the stool and sat down, waiting for the decision. A few moments passed before, "Slytherin!" Brittany clapped and watched as Puck slid into his seat, smiling as his new classmates. He immediately joined into the conversation with Quinn and Santana. Brittany's heart couldn't help but sink a little as she watched the brunette smile and nod at Quinn and Puck before beginning to eat. The blonde's attention snapped back to her table and gaped at the mountains of food before her.

After helping herself to all of the food she wanted, the blonde settled into her seat and looked up at the staff table to see a very old man standing up and getting everyone's attention. The hall immediately fell quiet.

"Welcome to yet another year at Hogwarts! For those of you who are returning, welcome back! For those of you who are just joining, we hope you enjoy your seven-year journey with us! Now, off to bed!" the man said.

"Is that Professor Dumbledore? " Brittany asked Mike. He nodded.

"Yes, he's a peculiar man. He's very wise, but also very different. That's why they say he's the best Headmaster."

"Oh," is all Brittany could say as the pair followed a prefect and the rest of the Gryffindor first years up to Gryffindor Tower. Once there, they split up to go to the separate dormitories. Brittany collapsed onto her bed next to her cat's carrier.

"What's your cat's name?"

Brittany looked up to see the African American girl with the pigtails. She smiled.

"Lord Tubbington!" The girl laughed, then stuck out her hand.

"My name's Mercedes. Over there, that's Tina. She stutters, but is still pretty cool. Very quiet, though. And over there, that's Rachel Berry. Don't talk to her unless you want your ear blown off. She never stops talking or singing!" Brittany nodded.

"My name's Brittany. I like your hair!" Mercedes smiled.

"Well, thanks, Brittany! It was nice to meet you! Goodnight!"

The blonde smiled as she got ready for bed. Once Lord Tubbington was asleep in his bed, Brittany crawled into hers and under the sheets. Turning onto her side, she looked out the window and at the starry sky, knowing that the next seven years would be the best of her life.