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Chapter Two
The sorting hat definitely needed another job; it had way too much free time on it's hands.
Dumbledore had just finished making his legendary spech and it was time for the sorting. Like every other year, the Sorting Hat had written a song to sing for all of the students.
"Although I may not seem it
I am truly one of a kind,
I'm old but in all the world
A hat like me you cannot find.
It's my job to discover
The perfect house for you,
So place me on the heads
Of the students who are new.
Gryffindor, is for the brave
Whose courage is astounding
Godric was one of the four
Who caused Hogwarts' founding
Hufflepuff was good and kind,
Her house is for the sweet.
They may not be courageous
But no one's nicer to meet.
The intelligent go to Ravenclaw,
Their main focus is their studies.
Their brains are not of normal size
And books replace the buddies.
The last and final house
Is non-other than Slytherin.
They take only the pure bloods
And those who are Riddle's kin.
My song is coming to an end
But first I leave a warning,
Keep loved ones close,
And always say 'Good Morning.'
For deatheaters are slowly rising
Both in numbers and in power.
Never forget the friends you have.
Do not let hatred overpower.
If you stay caring to your friends,
They will always be supporting.
Now that I have said my words,
Let us now begin the sorting."
No one in the great hall was sure about how to react to the Sorting Hat's warning. Even some of the teachers seemed unsettled by it's message.
"Somehow I don't think that the Sorting Hat was supposed to tell the students that," commented Ron.
Hermione rolled her eyes as she said, "Of course not Ron, otherwise the teachers wouldn't have reacted this way. It spends every single day in Dumbledore's office and no one expected it to hint about what was going to happen."
Harry nodded. "Remember when the hat gave a warning before. It did prove to be right, didn't it? I think we should remember what it says and listen to its advice."
Both Hermione and Ron thought that was a good idea and agreed to what Harry said, but neither of them said anything since McGonagall had recovered and was trying to quiet the Great Hall. "Attention Students!" McGonagall yelled, instantly quieting the students. "When I call your name sit on this stool and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head. Abbot, Michelle."
The rest of the sorting continued without any interruptions. Hermione, Harry and Ron, along with all the other sixth and seventh years zoned out. One can only go through so many sortings before they become extremely boring.
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After the all the students had finished eating, Dumbledore stood up to make a few statements.
"Do not worry, I won't keep you from your beds for very long. I just have a quick announcement to make. First of all, this year's prefects are Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson from Slytherin, Justin Flitch-Flennery and Hannah Abbot from Hufflepuff, Cho Chang and Martin Chase from Ravenclaw, and Dean Thomas and Hermione Granger from Gryffindor." Each pair was met with thunderous applause from their houses and Dumbledore was forced to wait for all the clapping, cheering and wolf-whistles to stop.
With the usual twinkle in his eye, Dumbledore continued, "We realize that in the past, there has been very few balls and special occasions. With the war brewing, the teachers and I have decided that we should create a few dances. The first one will be held in three weeks and shall be a masquerade ball. Now, please follow your prefects to your dorms and they will tell you the password."
A/N: Sorry, I know that was also really short but as the plot thickens the chapters will get longer.
What did you think? I had so much fun writing this chapter (especially with the Sorting hat's song) so I really hope you guys liked it. PLEASE REVIEW!
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