When they got to Hogwarts Hermione couldn't believe how beautiful the castle looked. She, harry and sadly Ron walked together all the way to the front doors where they now waited for Professor McGonagall who left them to go and announce that the first years had arrived. Hermione was talking to her friend harry before some blond interrupted their conversation it was only when he started to talk. It was the boy that she saw with the mysterious women.
" is true, what they are saying, that the famous harry potter is attending Hogwarts" a blond boy spoke up.
now normally Hermione wouldn't have said anything but keep to her self but something in her wanted to see where this would and something screamed misunderstood she wasn't sure what would happen but she knew the boy had to put on a front and she was going to find out why even if it took her a while. Meanwhile harry stayed quiet
" this is Crabbe and this is Goyle" the boy said pointing out his friends as he continued speaking " and im Malfoy, Draco Malfoy" the blond puffed out his chest as he studied the boy next to harry
" red hair, freckles, handy down robes you must be Weasley " the boy said making the red haired turn red in the face Hermione couldn't help but release a little laugh as she tuned out the rest of the conversation.
A few minutes later the older witch came back holding a scroll explaining what would happen before all the students were lead into the hall.
After a few names were called out before it was hermione's turn to face the sorting hat she had read all about all of Hogwarts houses and honestly she didn't really mind which house she got into although slytherin may not be the best bit considering she comes from a muggle home.
She turned to harry " no matter what ill be your friend harry " whispering in the boy's ear and smiling as she made her way up to the chair,
McGonagall lowered the hat upon the girls head
(bold writing hermione)
(italic is the hat)
" curious you are young one " the hat spoke to Hermione
" why do you say that"
" I see so much potential in you, you are suited for all the houses, it is the first time this has happened, i am not sure where to put you"
" well I'm fine with whatever house I'm in honestly I mean I know there will be some obstacles for me no matter where I'm put"
"how right you are young one,i can see you want to grow in both power and intelligence, you are very ambitious, but you can be sly and cunning when you want to be will suited for Slytherin but you will face prejudice for being muggle born and many challenges that i am sure you will over come, you value intelligence in a person, you are willing to learn all that you can while you can qualities of Ravenclaw and you will be loyal to the select few but where to put you" the hat paused
"I never really thought about my qualities before I mean I know what the houses stand for but I didn't really think I fit in any besides Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor"
" I can see that but there is more to what meets the eye, Miss Granger"
" I know that but please continue"
" very well Hufflepuff I see you fitting in well, Gryffindor you may have some problems not with your blood status but the house will hinder your learning but in Slytherin you will face Pureblood ways and your blood status will define you to many in there but I can see what many don't and like I said you have potential for all houses but where do I put you that will allow you to grow that is the problem" the hat sat there thinking for a few more moments
"I honestly want to be put somewhere that will challenge me in both power and intellect and for the few, I let in I want their loyalty just as much as I will show them mine"Hermione spoke quietly not knowing whether the hat will take in her opinion
" I know just where to put you but be warned it will not be easy and i am sure many problems will arise and when the time comes you will have to choose which path to choose" the hat said finally deciding
" I don't know what you mean but please my house"
" good luck, " the hat said before calling out "SLYTHERIN"
Everyone in the great hall went eerie quiet no one dear speak, no could believe that a muggle born witch a mudblood no less had gotten into Slytherin and no one wanted to accept the fact that the hat had done just that put a muggle-born in Slytherin.
Hermione got up looking at professor McGonagall as to what to do now
" go sit with your house " the women looked very concerned for the young girl it was the first time that a muggle born was sorted into Slytherin and there would be a lengthy discussion between the staff.
Hermione made her way to the table confidently, head held high chest puffed out not showing any sign of backing down.
She knew the looks she was getting from everyone from her table but it didn't bother her, well it did just slightly but not enough to address the issue, listening to the rest of the sorting ceremony she couldn't help but feel happy when Harry got sorted into Gryffindor he had given her a small smile and wave before sitting down with his house.
The rest of the night was uneventful except for the few comments of her blood status among her peers but Hermione had learned how to ignore that kind of hatred when she went to primary school after all kids were hated that she was smarter than them.