First feast and sorting.
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As they exited the Hogwarts express Hagrid came into view announcing
"firs' years this way" they made their way over greeted by Hagrid.
" 'ello you lot" Hagrid said. "ready to go on the boats?" They all nodded enthusiastically. He lead them over to the lake where some small boats that rocked gently across the lake which was being slightly rippled by the giant squid which lurked the murky waters. Maria, Ben, Rose and Albus all climbed in to one boat. Lorca and Lysander climbed into another which was already occupied by a round plump boy with a chocolate frog in his hand and his brown curly hair blowing lightly in t he wind and a girl a little shorter and considerably thinner also with brown curly hair. The looked like brother and sister a despite there nervous looks they both turned out to be quite friendly there names where Elliot and Shannon and they where actually twins which seemed quite weird because Lorca and Lysander where to. The boat trip soon ended and Maria looked like she was going to throw up. She clutched her stomach when she stood up before swaying slightly and started to fall in an ungracefully manner and landed with a loud thud which caused the boat to topple over and they all got plunged into the icy waters. Maria didn't look very sick any more her expression changed from a rather dazed to wide awake as she swam toward the edge where Ben was already hauling himself up onto the muddy bank. He lent out a hand for her. As he then held out his hand for Albus who was helping Rose up onto the side. Hagrid looked at them with concerned but also looked like at any moment he'd burst out laughing.
"well that's just the luck of the Potters' and the Weasleys'" Hagrid chuckled. "your lucky it wasn't that flying car and the whomping willow."
Both Rose and Albus looked at each other, clearly neither had ever been told that story.
"come on then lets get you lot inside before yous' freeze to death." Hagrid said leading the first year towards the castle which all the first years started at in awe. Ben, Maria, Rose and Albus where given a towel and the right to change into some home clothes before heading to the great hall. As they entered they saw a stool with a rather battered hat which looked very old. When it started to speak the first years jumped slightly before listening to its song:
'oh, you many no think I'm pretty,
But don't judge by what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find a smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts sorting hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in you head
The sorting hat can't see
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff
Where they are Just and Loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you're a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!'
The hall burst into applause and several first years swallowed the lumps that had risen in their throats. McGonagall read out a list of names which Rose and Albus where to busy talking to listen to.
"what if I'm in slytherin?" Albus said again for what seemed the hundredth time and once again Rose replied the same answer.
"there is very little chance that you will be, and if you are no one will think of you any differently" Rose replied
"James will" Albus muttered under his breath. Rose sighed dramatically and opened her mouth, but instead she got cut off by McGonagall.
"Potter, Albus" she called. He looked at Rose who gestured for him to move forwards. He walked up to the stool which had the sorting hat sat upon it. He took one last glance backwards before gulping and sitting on the stool. McGonagall had lifted the hat of and placed it upon Albus' head.
"hmmm…good potential, clever, brave, loyal… better be…GRYFFINDOR!" the sorting hat screamed a burst of applause rang out from the Gryffindor.
"Scamander, Lorca" McGonagall announced.
Lorca made his way to the front and like Albus he looked scared.
When the hat touched his head he was immediately sorted. "RAVENCLAW!" Lorca looked happy with the sorting hats decision but was now nervous for Lysander.
"Malfoy, Scorpius" McGonagall called.
The hat was gently lowered onto his head a quickly taken of to.
"SLYTHERIN" the sorting hat called. Scorpius looked very smug as he headed towards the Slytherin.
"Scamander, Lysander" McGonagall's voice Rang out. Like his twin the hat barely touched his head. "RAVENCALW"
"Beechly, Maria" McGonagall shouted. The sorting hat was placed on her head,
"hmmm...well i reckon it should be GRYFFINDOR" Maria looked relived as she went to join Albus.
"Darvill, Ben" McGonagall said. the sorting hat was on his head.
"hmmm... I'm not sure where to put you, to diffrent houses I can't decide well I think only just GRYFFINDOR"
"Weasley, Rose" McGonagall she said over the dying applause from the Ravenclaw table. Rose took a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself.
When the hat touched her head it hesitated for a moment. "well I suppose the best place for you would be GRYFFINDOR" Rose sighed in relief and so did Albus.
"I just like to say every body welcome back to the older years, welcome to your new school First years and everybody tuck in" McGonagall announced. She had been assigned headmistress. When they tucked into the feast James came over.
"well done guys, y'know for getting into Gryffindor" he smiled weakly and walked away. Both Albus and Rose Exchanged shocked glances before mirks crept across their faces.