(When the time came for class to be let out, I was only too happy but to rush out the door. Harry caught up to me.)
Harry: Is it really true?
Me: (I looked at him.) Yes. (I looked into his eyes.) Are you mad that I didn't tell you?
Harry: (He smiled.) Why would I be mad? I just met you. I don't expect to know your life story yet.
Me: (I sighed. And then there was a pause.) I don't even know you very well, but you have effected my life without even knowing it. So! Harry, who do you hang out with?
Harry: Come with me to the cafeteria, I always meet them there.
(As we walked and talked, I felt myself drawn to Harry. Not because he was a celebrity, but because he seemed sweet. One of my powers is that I can tell what people are thinking when I look into their eyes, but with Harry, I couldn't. I had a strange feeling in the pit of my stomach but I didn't know why, I wasn't hungry at all. We walked down the enormous halls of Hogwarts that lead to the cafeteria. It was such an enormous school I wasn't sure if I would be able to find my way around this place. As we walked into the cafeteria, Harry spotted Ron and Hermoine.)
Harry: (Waving.) There they are!
(We rushed over to them.)
Harry: Ron and Hermoine, this is Brittany. Brittany; Ron and...
Me: Hermoine!
Hermoine: What are you doing here? I thought you said you weren't coming to Hogwarts?
Me: Well...here I am! (I turned to Ron.) So...you're Ron. Hermoine's told me a great deal about you. But...(I turned to Hermoine) why didn't you say anything about Harry?
Hermoine: Remember when I told you that there was something special about Hogwarts that you had to see to believe? That would be Harry.
(We all laughed. As we sat and talked I felt as if there was no other place I was meant to be than Hogwarts.)
Ron: So are you a Gryffindore?
Me: (They all looked at me.) I don't know yet. I hope so. I'm supposed to be sorted during...lunch...
(No sooner did those words come out of my mouth, the lights dimmed and everyone became silent.)
Dumbledore: Quiet down now everyone. We have one late arrival who is to be sorted. Ms. Samuels, please come here.
(I stole a quick glance at Hermoine. Then I stood up and walked toward Dumbledore.)
Dumbledore: Please take a seat here young lady.
(I sat in the chair. Another teacher came and put the sorting hat on my head.)
Sorting Hat: Hmm...you are Brittany Samuels. You bear the internal mark of greatness. Would you care to share your story before you are placed?
Me: Perhaps I should. (I glanced around at the sea of faces. I found myself looking at Harry, Ron, and Hermoine.) I was born on the exact same second that Harry Potter received his scar. I am the only one. Because of that reason I have strange powers. I do not know if I am a wizard. I do not need a wand to cast my spells. When I came here, Prof. Dumbledore already knew everything about me and my powers. He said that my powers are great and that I would get to skip a few levels. That's all I really feel to tell.
Sorting Hat: I sense bravery in you. And a truthfulness...
(I closed my eyes.)
Sorting Hat: I will have to put you in...(it stopped and looked over at Harry.)...Gryffindore!
(There was a sudden roar of applause from the Gryffindore section of the cafeteria. I got up and ran to Harry, Hermoine, and Ron. I hugged each one of them.)
Hermoine: I just knew you would be in Gryffindore!
Ron: Welcome aboard!
( I turned to Harry. I looked into his eyes but could not read him, once again.)
Harry: Congratulations!
Me: Thank you!
(After things settled down we were back talking to one another.)
Hermoine: Have you a place to stay yet?
Me: No, they haven't given me a dorm yet.
Hermoine: (She smiled) There's an empty space in my dorm...you're more than welcome to stay with me.
Me: Thank you!
LATER
(It was dark now, and Hermoine and I were in our dorm talking.)
Me: So...I finally get to meet Ron. (She blushed.) He seems sweet. And...he likes you...
Hermoine: You didn't read his mind...
Me: (I smiled) Sorry. So does it usually snow this early in the year?
Hermoine: No, I haven't yet figured that out. Oh well, I don't mind. I love the snow.
Me: Me too. (Then there was a long silence. Hermoine stared at me. I finally looked at her.) What?
Hermoine: What are you thinking about?
Me: Oh, nothing.
Hermoine: (She smiled mischievously) You know...when you were being sorted. I saw the sorting hat look over at Harry. And when I looked at him...he had a look on his face that I've never seen before. (I looked in her eyes.)
Me: Oh, come on! You think?...that's crazy!
Hermoine: Hey, you don't know him as well as I do.
Me: Well...I hope to.
Hermoine: I knew it!
(We laughed and talked for what seemed like forever. I knew I was going to have the time of my life here at Hogwarts. Being in Gryffindore just made everything even more exciting. After all, Gryffindore was exactly where I wanted to be placed.)