The train finally came to a stop and i couldn't hold in my excitement. I wanted to discover every part of Hogwarts and find each secrets it held. I was so thrilled to see my new home i forgot to put my robes on. Thankfully Draco reminded me smoothly.
-Hey firehead put your robes on, ill wait in front of the compartment to make sure no one walks in. But be quick i dont want to miss anything.
-Thanks Draco.
I quickly took my luggage from the top of the cabin and took my wizards robes out with the uniform i had to buy. I laced up my shoes fast and quickly closed my luggage. I took Lune and finally opened the door.
"Was about time, were late already." Draco looked at me
-Yeah lets get going.
And so we did. We followed the first years towards the lake, where a giant under the name of Hagrid showed us the path to take. We arrived at the border of the water, where we could see the castle perfectly. It was beautiful and majestic in every way possible. I couldn't help but stare at every detail i could pick up.
Not long after everyone arrived, the giant gave us our instructions:
-Alreght ye first years,me names Hagrid,Gatekeeper of Hogwarts. Ill be showin ye the way. Now 4 people per boats please.
I looked at Draco, Crabbe and Goyle and nodded in approval. We stepped in our boat and as soon as we were settled in, the boat started moving by itself towards the castle. I could hear other people behind us awing in amazement as they looked at the scene. I could totally understand why,it was beyond gorgeous.
The boat ride lasted 15 minutes and we were on the other side of the river already, disembarking. We followed Hagrid closely watching our steps as it was dark and made it to the castle, entering through a great door.
-Alreght thats yer stop. Yer luggage will be in yer house dormitory after yev been sorted, Just go up the stairs and you'll be handled by professor McGonagall there. Good luck fellas.
And so he left. We followed his instructions and went up the big marble stairs where a tall teacher was waiting for us. She looked somewhat old, strict and very serious. Her eyes gave a shivering stare at everyone, giving a cold in the room. She cleared her throat and spoke in a high pitched voice:
-Now, welcome to Hogwarts. Behind these doors you will be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor,Ravenclaw,Hufflepuff and Slytherin. May I please ask you to remain quiet for a minute and I will come back soon to start the sorting ceremony.
She disappeared through the doors. A heavy silence fell in the room, everyone staring at eachother not knowing what to do. Just as I was thinking no one was going to say anything, Draco stepped in front.
-So its true, what they're saying on the train? Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts.
Numerous amounts of whispers were suddenly heard from many people.
-My names Malfoy, Draco Malfoy.
A little ginger boy chuckled after hearing Dracos name. I assume he was a Weasley, by the look of his features.
-Think my names funny do you? No need to ask yours, red-haired and a hand-me-down robe, you must be a Weasley. You'll soon learn that some wizarding families are better than others,Potter, and you dont want to go making friends with the wrong sort.. I can help you there.
-I think I can tell the wrong sort by myself, thanks.
Harry snapped back at Draco leaving everyone stunned. Me including. He was a witty little boy.
As soon as the friction ended, Professor McGonagall emerged from the door, a smile on her face.
-You may now enter the Great Hall.
She lead us through the hall. It was another wonderful feature of Hogwarts. Never I would have imagined it would be so magnificent. The ceiling is bewitched to look like the sky, with hundreds of candles floating in the air. The Hall was filled with 5 excessively large tables, one for each house i presume, and one for the teachers. We stopped behind the Professor, waiting for the next instructions. She took a piece of parchment from her pockets.
-Now when I call your name, you may sit on the stool and shall be sorted into your house. After you have been sorted, please sit at your house table at the closest end. Abbott,Hannah!
A shy ginger girl slowly made her way up to the stool, sitting carefully. The Professor put the hat on her head, and everyone watched in curiosity. After considering her thoughts (I presume) the sorting hat came to a decision : "HUFFLEPUFF!". The Hufflepuff table applauded and encouraged her as she made her way to the table. 4 more people were named after Hannah, until I heard the words: "Delacour,Violette". I looked at Draco nervously, getting his smile of approval and made my way to the front of the hall. I sat on the stool and waited for the hat to be placed on my head. As soon as it was on, I heard it speak.
-Very very cunning you are, I can see great things for you. You are a bright little girl, Ravenclaw would make a great house for you, but never as much as SLYTHERIN!
I smiled in relief and quickly made my way to the slytherin table, greeting people and introducing myself quickly, as the sound in the hall faded out. The next names were called and my attention was elsewhere. Harry Potter was sorted into Gryffindor and Draco, Crabbe and Goyle were sorted into Slytherin and came to sit with me.
The headmaster then clapped his hands and food appeared on the table magically, and everyone devoured the food as soon as it arrived, enjoying a nice sociable first feast of the year. Except me.
