Here's the next chapter I hope you all enjoy it and please don't forget to review it so I may know what you think of it, Thank love Angel x
Hagrid stood with his lantern waiting for the train to stop moving which it did shortly. "Firs' years this way please. Come to me an follow the lamp. That's it now don't be afraid come on!" he said loudly but happily as everyone went over to him. Harry jumped as his eyes landed on the half giant in awe. He's massive Nev. I hope he doesn't teach classes cause he looks a bit freaky. I dunno he may be fine but still it's weird! Hagrid lead them down towards the boating area. I know what you mean Harry. He's positively strange. What say you and I ask the hat to place us both in the same house? I know what Dumbledore wants you to do but would you really go to Gryffindor because he wants you to? I also know he'll probably want that idiot Weasley in our house with us what should we do? Asked Neville as they both boarded the same boat. GO! Shouted Hagrid causing the boats to move. I know what you're saying. I think it might be fun to go to Hufflepuff as we both adore plants and besides which it's not what anyone else expects us to do. I think we should actually request that he is placed either with us or in Ravenclaw to screw with his head as he won't be expecting to not join his family in Gryffindor. Stupid twat! Harry sneered as they went on to the school.
They all gasped at the school as it appeared before them with the lights from it's windows like twinkling stars across the night sky. It truly was beautiful. They all got out and headed up a broad set of stairs where a strict looking professor was waiting for them. She had on green robes and a nice black conical hat with an ornate broach on it. Hagrid handed the students over to her smiling brightly as he entered the great hall taking his seat at the top table. "Ok now silence everyone. My name is Professor McGonagall and I'll be leading the sorting ceremony today. In this school we have four different houses. They are Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Now each house is like a family unit and everyone in this unit is responsible for what happens within. As you progress throughout the year your triumphs will gain you points for your particular house but any rule breaking and you will loose some points. If the rules broken are a bit more severe a detention will be handed out as a further punishment. At the end of the year the house which has a higher house point total will win the coveted house cup. It is an honour to win this cup and each house tries their hardest to win it each year and as a result the results are often varying. Next each house has a quidditch team and the team that wins the most matches against other houses will win the coveted quidditch cup for their house. These are honours so we always encourage people to aim high in order to get the results they want" here she paused for a moment to see that everyone was still listening to her.
"Slytherin house is located in the dungeons of our school along with Hufflepuff house which can be found in the basement. Ravenclaw house is located on the fifth floor astronomy section and Gryffindor house of which I am the head is located on the seventh floor. Each house has a unique way of entering whether that be answering a riddle, tapping out a pattern or giving a password. Now then I'll be back in moment once we're ready for you. You should all straighten up your uniforms and cloaks as you'll want to look presentable for us all!" she said leaving them alone a moment. Self consciously Harry and Neville adjusted their uniforms perfectly. Harry was thinking that it would be funny to have Ron in Hufflepuff with them so his parents would need to shell out more money for new things. From what he knew of them they were getting money from him before he put a stop to that so he had assumed they had none in the first place if they needed to steal it from him. He smiled as he thought of everything. "Ok we're ready for you. Please follow me and stick together" called out McGonagall opening the doors to the great hall making everyone gasp. The ceiling was charmed to look like the night sky with floating candles all over it. Although he'd read about it in Hogwarts A History nothing compared to seeing it in real life. They reached the end of the hall and waited there for further instructions.
"Ok when I call out your name you will come forth and sit on this stool here. I will then place the sorting hat on your head and you will be sorted. Now first we have Susan Marie Bones!" she called out as Susan went and sat on the stool up ahead. Hmm Susan Bones eh! Very interesting my girl. You could be in either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff but since I can see your loyalty for years to come it's got to be HUFFLEPUFF! She got up and ran happily to the to Hufflepuff table while everyone clapped in joy. "Ernest James McMillan" she called out as he approached the chair nervously. Hmm Ernest yes ok alright RAVENCLAW. Ernest or as he preferred Ernie ran to the Ravenclaw table in excitement his nerves all gone now. "Draconis Abraxas Malfoy!" she called out.
Draco who seemed to have no fear in him at all swayed up to the hat very sure of himself indeed. Boy was he in for a shock since Dumbledore's manipulations on the hat had been severed. Hmm Draconis not too bad. I can see a lot of potential in you that you have yet to realise. I'll let you in on a secret shall I? Your father paid Dumbledore to charm old Silas here to place you in Slytherin. You see people are always so unaware that I may be a hat but I'm always observant, always. He does not have faith in any of the other houses and it is this fault that we must correct. You need to learn vital lessons that being able to express yourself freely educationally or otherwise is the most important part of being a student here. Asides from the pretty ladies of course. Lucious should have known better then to try and buy me as I'm not for sale but I am insulted he'd even try and to think he's supposed to be smart bloody ignorant fool. Let's shock Lucious shall we as your far to smart to diminish in Slytherin. RAVENCLAW!" The hat called out getting everyone's in shock to do anything Draco just walked to the Ravenclaw his mouth hanging open in awe. Dumbledore looked highly freaked out as Draco glanced at him. Maybe getting his attention this way would serve his father right for thinking so little of him. He'd show everyone and be the smartest in the year.
"Hannah Una Abbott!". Hannah approached the stool her long blonde hair flowing out behind her and making Neville think she looked quite pretty. He actually blushed up to his roots as he thought this feeling funny for having such thoughts. Hmm Hannah you're the embodiment of knowledge, power and loyalty. You'll find great things in your future and I can simply say I am delighted for you. Also note that Dumbledore is not as trustworthy as others wish him to be. If he ever asks to see you in his office please bring your head of house with you always and don't forget it's there in the school rules. He's a bit fond of legillimency our old headmaster so perhaps get someone to teach you occlumency. Enjoy your time here pleasant girl. HUFFLEPUFF!
She was surprised at all she had been told by Silas the hat but knew that he would not have told her if it was not important. "Luna Marie Lovegood". Hmm Luna you're very smart and will have an incredibly bright future. You should know that crumple horned snorcacks don't exist but then you already know that don't you Miss Lovegood. I would advise you talking to Harry Potter about the fact that you believe so strongly in these things as it's just not normal. You're a very sweet natured girl and you'll do fine in RAVENCLAW! Luna was highly confused by what she'd been told by the hat but knew he would never say something for nothing so was determined to talk to Harry whenever she had a free moment.
"Neville Frances H Longbottom!" she called out to which Neville nearly burst out laughing. It would seem the Halliwell had been included after all. He sat on the chair giggling slightly at the whole situation which thankfully no one noticed. Hmm Neville you are extremely brave, courageous, strong willed, cunning, loyal and clever. To be quite honest any house would suit you and so I'll have to do something I rarely do but ask you into which house you would like to go. There was a pause as Neville thought. Please place me into Hufflepuff and if you can please place my brother Harry there also. The hat was momentarily stunned at the boys confidence in just asking for what he wanted. HUFFLEPUFF! The hat called out to much clapping from everyone including Harry. "Ronald Billius Weasley!" she called out watching him slowly saunter over to the stool with a look of serious fear in his eyes. She'd kill Fred and George for telling him he'd need to wrestle a troll to get in as she'd overheard him telling someone that earlier on. Oh yes you are very determined indeed to succeed and not disappoint aren't you. Always feeling so small and left out like the outcast of the family. You have emotional deprivation issues which need to be sorted out and I know the perfect house to help you out there. You are courageous and cunning but these are minor in you for you are loyal and often to a fault I might add. HUFFLEPUFF! Ronald gasped and didn't move as he glanced down at his shocked brothers in Gryffindor.
"This is an outrage! I won't go there! My whole family has been in Gryffindor ever since we started going here and I won't stand for this! Professor Dumbledore do something" he snapped in distress. Dumbledore looked furious indeed. "It seems our hat does not agree you should be in Gryffindor like I do however as it's mind has indeed been made up I have no choice but to send you to Hufflepuff where I'm sure you'll make lots of friends. Off you go now and please don't cause a scene as you'll get detention if you do!" he snapped causing a few people in the hall to gasp. Many of them were thinking why is he so so upset a student didn't get into the house he wanted to how abnormal Of course his staff all looked at him with questioning faces which hacked him off further. "What?! I'm allowed to be annoyed on behalf of a student. His whole family was in Gryffindor and he isn't. I can just empathise with how left out he's feeling!" he said as his staff began to understand him a bit better. "Harry James B Potter!" at this Harry spluttered. Even the Black had made it on there. He was ecstatic at this new information smiling brightly at this new information. "Thank you ma'am!" he said politely as he sat down making her blush slightly. He was so well mannered and it was refreshing to say the least. All the staff had noticed this and were elated with him even before classes. Hmm Harry it would seem that yourself and Neville are out to cause me trouble this year as you have all the traits of all the houses so I could put you anywhere. I told Luna Lovegood to come and speak to you as Dumbledore has charmed her and you can permanently remove it I'm sure. I'm just told her to speak to you as she will not know what it's about really. I know your secrets and I'm fine with it. Dobby was very gentle and thank him for saving me and you as well of course. I hated being cursed like that as it was not my purpose in life. Where shall I put you then your choice!?" asked the hat shocking Harry who had not expected that.
Thank you for telling me about Luna I'll help her and I think I'd like to be in Hufflepuff with Neville thank you! The hat smiled as Harry felt joy radiating all through his thoughts. Clearly the hat was elated with him too. HUFFLEPUFF! People were shouting we've got Potter in the older years but no one said to much. As the sorting ceremony continued it ended with twelve new Gryffindor's, eight new Slytherin's, ten new Hufflepuff's and ten new Ravenclaw's. Time to put my plan into action here we go show time! Thought Dumbledore smiling happily as he stood and approached the podium.
"Welcome everyone to a brand new year here at Hogwarts. Mr Filch our caretaker has asked me to remind you all that all Zonko's products are strictly forbidden as is the Forbidden Forest which may only be accessed when accompanied by a teacher. Everyone is to note now that the third floor corridor is strictly forbidden to all those who are not brave enough to encounter the dangers there. As none of you are even remotely that brave I know I don't have to worry about you getting injured by going there as none of you will be going. Besides no one has ever been brave enough to go there without getting hurt. Enjoy your meal nitwit tweak and blubber. Let there be food!" he called out as the tables filled with a sumptuous feast ready to be eaten.