Sorting Ceremony
"Evans, Lily" Professor McGonagall called.
Lily made her way to the stool and Professor McGonagall placed the Sorting Hat on her head. It sat quiet for a while and Phoenix held her breath.
"Do you think the Sorting Hat has ever NOT sorted someone?" Kally asked, breathlessly. They feared for their friend.
Suddenly the Sorting Hat yelled "GRYFFINDOR!"
Phoenix released her breath in a sigh of relief. Kally's relief was visible as well.
Many names were called and Phoenix waited impatiently. After what seemed like eternity …
"Denryoku, Phoenix."
Phoenix walked to the stool. The hat was placed on her head.
"Oh," a voice whispered in her ears. "So much potential, but where to place you? Hmm…"
"Hurry!" Phoenix pleaded. She could feel the eyes of everyone on her.
"Very well," the voice said. "GRYFFINDOR!"
Phoenix calmly walked to the Gryffindor table, and sat next to Lily.
Kally was sorted into Slytherin, and Phoenix felt a pang of sadness realizing her friend wouldn't be with her. James and, much to Phoenix's dismay, Sirius were sorted into Gryffindor.
A boy with mousy brown hair and tattered robes turned to Phoenix.
"Hi," he said shyly.
"Hello," replied Phoenix with a smile. "I'm Phoenix Denryoku."
"Remus Lupin," he said with uncertainty.
Phoenix suppressed a giggle. She realized he must be very shy and for him to start the conversation took a lot of courage.
"Nice to meet you, Remus." Phoenix extended her hand, and Remus hesitantly took it.
He beamed. Phoenix couldn't help but smile.
James came and sat by Phoenix.
"Oy," greeted James.
Phoenix noticed the opportunity and took it. "James Potter, I'd like to introduce you to Remus Lupin."
"Hello?" Remus said, more of a question then a statement.
"It's a pleasure Remus." James shook his hand.
Sirius felt left out and joined them.
"Sirius, meet Remus." James said by way of introduction.
"Hi," Sirius said.
"Great you are all friends." Phoenix said quite pleased.
"Wait I didn't…" Sirius was interrupted by a swift kick under the table by James.
"It's great, isn't it?" James asked.
"You will all be best friends for life." Phoenix prophesized.