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The guilty think all talk is of themselves
~Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales
There was a jolt as the train pulled into the station I'm finally here thought Lawson. He looked out the window at the hordes of people who had begun poring off the train as he realised with a mix of adversity and trepidation. What he thought would be a "happily ever after" was really just the beginning.
The three Malfoys all grabbed their bags and left the carriage quickly, leaving Lawson to struggle behind them as he tried to take in the site of the massive castle that was to be his home for the next seven years.
"First years to the boats, first years this way, everyone else to the carriages" called a tall cadaverous gentleman draped in dark blood-red robes. Evelyn turned to head off, with Lawson following her closely.
The older two boys stopped them first "now, I'm in Gryffindor, whilst Connor is a Slytherin. You two don't know your houses yet but try and stick together till then and we'll meet up with you soon okay?" whispered Darcy quickly, by then though he had completely lost the younger two's attention and sighed as he and Connor walked away.
Evelyn and Lawson were chattering about what the castle and grounds would be like in the day time as they settled into the only spots available on one of the small boats which was also occupied by a Dark-skinned boy, a small mousy brown haired girl and a slim blonde girl who carried herself with n heir of importance.
"That's Lucy Lestrange, we used to play together when we were little, before my father…" Evelyn trailed of. "Before he what?" asked Lawson, as he recalled hearing Darcy mention their father earlier.
"Well… you see my father hated mudblo- sorry muggle borns very much and he went…" at this she trailed off again as the blonde girl shifted over so she was seated next to Lawson.
"Hi" She said to Lawson with a beaming smile that grew wider as Lawson stuttered out a "hey".
"Why are you sitting with HER" asked Lucy as she looked with disgust at Evelyn. "Because she's my friend." Replied Lawson softly.
"But haven't you heard what her father did? What he did to people like you?" and at this she gave Lawson a knowing look as if to say I know what you are. "No I haven't but Evelyn is not her father" was all Lawson could manage as he pointedly looked away.
A silence descended on the boat and its occupants were all too eager to clamber onto the shore and up the stairs. Where the same man as before towered over everyone and began his announcement"
"Good evening first years" he said in a hushed tone. "I am professor Peverell, head of Gryffindor house. Before we commence with the sorting ceremony, and then feast I would like to tell you all, in hopes that you shall remember this for later times, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a place of learning where everyone is accepted wherever they are from. However, we do not tolerate anyone who threatens to tarnish our fine reputation. Now if you will all follow me, we can begin the sorting.
The first years all crowded into the hall, ending in a group milling about at the front of the massive hall. Lawson stared about, wondering at the floating candles and the roof that seemed a second sky.
He heard chanting coming from the front of the group but when he looked to see who was singing he realized with a start it was a hat.
Godric Gryffindor once wore me
When without these patches, and scratches, when I was new
When Ravenclaw lived, and Slytherin did blew
With proud Gryffindor as Hufflepuff danced free
Are you witty and bright, well we'll see
If the be so then a Ravenclaw you'll be
Are you cunning, and willing to use any means to the end?
If so then you'll find yourself a Slytherin, dear friend
Are you loyal, kind, just and true?
If yes then a fine Hufflepuff we'll find you
Are you proud and courageous with nerve?
If you dare then its Gryffindor that you do deserve
Now step up together,
One and the same,
Let us see where you'll fit,
Where to find your birds of feather.
Lawson was quite astounded by this but no one else seemed to be put off in the least as the continued to call names in alphabetical order. He had tuned out, marvelling at the wonders around him when someone nudged him in the shoulder. Looking up he saw everyone looking at him and the teached repeated "Daley, Lawson William?" looking down his nose at him.
"yes" stuttered Lawson as he stumble up the stairs to sit on the stool and felt the hat be placed neatly on his head. Hmm said the hat… difficult, difficult. You have lots of the qualities of a Slytherin but your blood, loyalty and kindness of heart also make you fit for Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. On the other hand, you have a sharp mind and would fit in just as well in Ravenclaw.
I think I'd like to be in Ravenclaw most, thought Lawson, not realising the sorting hat could hear him. Ravenclaw it is then young muggle born, you shall achieve great things. Ravenclaw, called the hat. Lawson quickly went to the table that was cheering, filled with students of all ages dressed in black robes like his and ties of blue.
Meanwhile, they had continued sorting other students and soon it was Evelyn turn, the sorting hat sat on her head for a short time before shouting Ravenclaw and continuing to the next first year. Evelyn skipped over, clearly delighted with her allotment, and took the seat next to Lawson.
Soon everyone was sorted, with a boy named Arnold taking the place next to Evelyn, with Lucy (who had also been sorted into Ravenclaw, much to her disappointment, for she proclaimed loudly "I should have been in Slytherin, stupid old hat") taking the seat on Arnolds other side.
After the Headmaster(who was a short porky man, vaguely resembling Evelyn's owl siriutuse) addressed the school with a short welcome speech and a list of rules before inviting us to feast. Lawson and Evelyn dug into the food, listening to the seniors tales of their adventures and dreaming of what was to come.
I know I said this chapter would be longer but I want to make the next part and start of classes rather long so you'll just have to live with this for now.
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