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Teddy Lupin – 2009
Teddy Lupin filed into the Great Hall with all the other nervous first years, tripping over his robes as he marvelled at the sky above him. A few older girls giggled at him causing his hair to turn red with embarrassment, before turning back to its usual turquoise. The students around him gasped and started whispering. Great, he thought, Day 1 and I'm a freak already. Just perfect. Ignoring the stares and murmurs he focused on listening to the hat's song, but it wasn't long before he switched off and looked around the hall. He knew the stories and knew what happened here over 9 years ago, he knew that this is where his parents were brought after they gave up their lives in The Final Battle. He knew that this is where Harry had defeated Voldemort. He was so absorbed in these thoughts, that he didn't hear his name being called. The professor had to call it twice before he registered.
'Lupin, Ted'
Oh well isn't this just bloody fantastic. Not only am I known as the freak that can change his hair but I am now the stupid little first year that doesn't pay any attention whatsoever. He thought as the tatty old hat was shoved onto his head rather forcefully.
Ahh a Lupin; didn't think I'd be seeing any more of you…
What? Who said that?
It's me the sorting hat; now let me have a little explore in your little head. Hmmm….
What? What is it?
Well you are very inquisitive that's for sure….oh and a thirst for knowledge here. Let's see, you're quite mischievous aren't you, oh and cunning….very loyal, just like your mother.
So it seems I'm a perfect fit for Ravenclaw and Slytherin and Hufflepuff….
Oh and cheeky! Never in my hundreds of years have I met a student to talk back to me…quite brave considering I'm deciding your fate for the next few years! And you didn't seem to be disappointed with any of them! Why's that I wonder?
Well Grandpa was in Ravenclaw and Gran was in Slytherin and Mum was in Hufflepuff and Dad was in Gryffindor….there's a bit of each house in me so I belong anywhere, and I'll still be Teddy….
You are a very intriguing little boy Teddy, and all rounder as you say, that's why it will have to be
'GRYFFINDOR!'
And so Teddy threw the hat off revealing scarlet and gold hair and ran over to his cheering house table, where he felt he truly belonged.
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