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Chapter 2: The Announcement
As each of the eager first years were sorted, house in which they were sorted in would erupt in cheers when the hat called out either "GRYFFINDOR" "HUFFLEPUFF" "RAVENCLAW" or "SLYTHERIN".
When they were all sorted, Dumbledore stood up, made another speech and talked about the out of bound areas.
"I would also like to announce out new heads, Head Girl is Ms Hermione Granger of Gryffindor house." The Gryffindor table erupted in cheers.
"and our Head Boy is Mr Draco Malfoy of Slytherin house. Could you two please come up here?" The Slytherin table was unbelievably quite except for Blaise Zabini; Malfoy's best friend, who was clapping and cheering loudly. What was more unbelievable was that the rest of the Great Hall was quiet, all still in shock of their new head boy. Draco and Hermione made their way up to Dumbledore and received their head badges which they pinned on their uniform robes. As they turned and made their way to their tables Dumbledore announced for the feast to begin.
The regular noise started up again and soon enough everyone but the seventh years made their way out of the Great Hall towards their dormitories. The Seventh years moved closer to the front but stayed at their respectable house tables. Once everyone was settled Dumbledore spoke.
"Now, yet again I want to thank-you for your involvement in the war. As part of your school subjects this year we have added a "Life Class". You will be put into partners for a project and learn what marriage is like as well as what is waiting out there in the world. You see many young witches and wizards have been marrying too early causing the marriages to most of the time, end horribly. Now we will use the sorting hat to determine your partners. This project will last for the rest of the tear and will be worth most of your grade, insuring you to pass you N.E.W.T.S".
McGonagall steeped forward with the sorting hat and stool. "Now ladies, line up in front of Professor Snape and when I call your name step up and find out your partner."