Chapter 4: Things to do
After following Professor Hagrid through the lake, all the first year students finally reached the castle. The castle looked ancient and dirty, but really magical. As all the first years came into the castle, they heard the loud voice and low voice from behind.
"First years! Now, please follow our headmistress inta the Great Hall." Professor Hagrid yelled.
Then, Professor Hagrid walked next to the four friends standing in the corner. He came and shook hands with them which scared Howard a little bit since his hand is so big.
"Emma 'n Andrew," Professor Hagrid said. "I know ya parents pretty well. And I hope we can meet more frequently in the future."
"But, um, Professor Hagrid," Emma said nervously. "What do you mean by meeting more frequently? We don't even have a class with you until the third year."
"First, don't call me Professor. Hagrid is fine." Hagrid said with a smile. "Second, don't ya all wanta be friend with me? Just like how 'Arry, 'Ermione and Ron did."
"Yes, sure," Miki answered happily.
After there talks, Hagrid walked into the Great Hall without another word. The first year students stand silently and awkwardly in front of Professor McGonagall.
"Why are you all standing?" Professor McGonagall said. "Line up. And then we will all walk into the Great Hall and get you sorted."
The first year student quickly lined up into a not that straight line. And they quietly walked into the Great Hall behind Professor McGonagall. As they walk into the hall, other students clap and yell at them. Some saying welcome, some yelling for the first years to be in their house. Then, finally, Professor McGonagall stopped in front of an old looking hat with patches and stitches on it. Professor McGonagall raised her hand and the hall fell silent. Suddenly, the old hat started singing.
"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've got a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!"
After the hat finishes it's song, all students and staffs in the hall clap. Then, Professor McGonagall walked to the first year and look at them calmly.
"Now, when I call your name, please come in the front, sit on the chair and put the hat on to be sorted." Says Professor McGonagall.
She then starts calling names from a long list.
"Abisia, Lucy." She yelled out.
The girl went up to the front and put the hat on. After only about a minute, the sorting hat yelled out.
"Hufflepuff."
The girl then went to sit where the Hufflepuff table is. All the students from Hufflepuff clap in welcome.
"Ai, Kimisuka." Professor McGonagall yelled.
The waite is quite long and the four friends can't wait to be sorted.
On the other side of the country, inside the Ministry of Magic, people are busy doing their work. And inside the office of Head of Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, a loud conversation is ongoing.
"Hermione, please, I really want a job here. I will do everything you ask me to do. I promise." A young man with white-blond hair said in a pleasing voice.
"I don't trust you, Draco Malfoy. What will you do to prove to me that you are capable of working here, in my department?" Says a young lady whose name is Hermione.
She sat down in her chair behind the long desk and looks at Draco doubtfully.
"I will prove that, that I can do everything you ask and never join the dark, um, dark side," Draco said nervously and he turned his head to look at Hermione in the eye.
"Then a deal is a deal," Hermione said with a smile.
At the same time, Harry walked into the room. Seeing Harry's appearance, Draco bowed to Hermione and quickly walked out of the office.
"Are you crazy, Hermione?" Harry yelled at Hermione. "You give him the job as your assistant!"
"It's ok, Harry. I believe in giving people second chance." Hermione said with a pleasant smile. "Oh, and don't forget, today night at the Burrow, we will have the reunion party."
"Wait, what? The Burrow? I thought is at my house?" Harry said, apparently confused.
"Well, your house is, um, too small for all those people." Says Hermione. "And Harry, do you want some tea?"
"Um, no, thanks," Harry said quickly. "I have to go and meet with Teddy, so, uh, bye."
And then, Harry walked out of the office and shut the door.