Alrighty! First off, I wanna say thanks to Nikki P, Akalei, ShadowStar21 for reviewing! Thank you so much! . Hehe! Anyways, I got this chapter done, so I thought I might as well post it! I probably should be doing my summer school work, but this is way more fun! It's so funny though, cause I'm actually doing it for English...I find that a little odd considering I'm writing this, but oh well!

Disclaimer: I forgot one last chapter, but I didn't really need it, cause there wasn't any Harry Potter stuff in it. There is in this chapter though. The Song of the Sorting Hat is from Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.

Ok last thing! I'm really sorry that there hasn't been any action or any interaction with the Golden Trio or Draco or what not, but it's going to start soon! Probably next chapter! Until then, I hope you enjoy this one!

The next few weeks flew by pretty quickly. Most of mine and my brother's time was spent outside. We'd go down to the lake or hang out in the back yard and around the pool. We became friends with some of the other kids that lived around us.

It was now the 26th of July and my brother and I needed to go to Hogwarts to get sorted. We were going by Floo Powder with our bother to Professor Dumbledore's office.
"Mom, why does everyone have such weird names in this country? I mean come on what's with the name Albus Dumbledore anyway?" Matt said as we were getting ready to leave.
"Oh shut up Matt, I'm sure people here will think that Matt McTiernan is a weird name." I spoke up.
"What are you talking about? My name is perfectly normal. Now your name..."
"Oh will you two stop fighting! It's time to go. And Matt," my mother said, making Matt be quite and look at her. "Your sister's right, shut up."
Oh man the look on his face was priceless! As soon as my mom had turned her back, I stuck my tongue out at him and then pointed and silently laughed so my mom wouldn't hear me.
"Alright, now remember to say 'Professor Albus Dumbledore's office'." My mother reminded us as she took a handful of Floo Powder, and stepped into the fireplace. She said the location, threw the Powder into the fire, and was gone in the emerald green flames.
"Man that is so wicked. It just gets cooler every time I see it." I said.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, you're next." My brother said.
I shoved him and then took a handful of Floo Powder. I stepped into the fireplace, said 'Professor Albus Dumbledore's office', threw the powder into the fire, and was off. I remembered to keep my elbows in, and my eyes shut. I loved to see some one leave and arrive by Floo Powder, but I forgot how sick it always made me feel when I did it myself.
I opened my eyes to make sure I was in the right place. I saw my mom and stepped out into the most amazing place I'd ever seen. The walls were covered with portraits of old witches and wizards talking to each other and moving around as they pleased. I saw cabinets and tables filled with so many different, strange, and cool items.
Just as I was turning, to take in even more of this amazing room, who unceremoniously falls flat on his face onto the floor from the fireplace but my brother.
"Wow Matt, you sure are graceful." I said helping him get off his butt.
"Sarah! Be nice to your brother!" My mom half yelled at me. As I turned to defend myself, she added, "especially in front of your new headmaster!"
I mumbled a "sorry mom", and looked at the ground. Oh he is so gonna pay for that later.
"Don't worry my dear Mrs. McTiernan. It's quite alright. I've heard much worse in my years at headmaster here at Hogwarts." Another voice piped up. I looked up and saw the oldest looking man I'd ever seen. He had a long silver-grey beard, and his hair, which was equally long, was the same color. He wore half-moon spectacles, elegant robes, and had the brightest blue eyes. They had a bit of a mischievous twinkle to them. Right then, I knew I was going to like this guy.
"All the same sir," she paused and gave us the evil eye, before looking back at Dumbledore, "I still apologize. Anyway, these are my children, Matthew and Sarah." She said pulling us in front of her.
"It's very nice to meet you sir." I said politely while shaking his hand. Matt followed suit. What? We were raised with some manners you know.
"As it is a great pleasure to meet you both as well." Dumbledore replied. "Now the first thing we need to do is get you both sorted. If you would sit down please." He said, motioning towards some chairs. We sat down graciously as he got up and walked over to some shelves. On the top most shelf sat an old beat up hat. Dumbledore took it down and placed it on his desk.
"This," he motioned toward to had, "is the Sorting Hat. It will decide which house you are to be in while you attend Hogwarts." With that, a rip at the bottom of the hat opened up and started moving. It looked like it was...no, hats don't yawn, do they? I didn't have time to think about this, because all of the sudden, it began speaking.
"Oh you may no...wait a minute, something isn't right here. Where are all the children?" it said.
"Ah, yes my dear Sorting Hat. I'm afraid I've forgotten to tell you. Today you will only be sorting two students." Dumbledore said. The hat actually looked rather disgruntled at this.
"Only two?" it replied.
"Yes, yes, only two. You see we have two new students joining us from America this year. They are in their 6th and 7th years. We thought it best to get them sorted early." Dumbledore explained.
"Ah, very well then. Shall I continue?" the Sorting Hat asked Dumbledore, who nodded yes.

"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 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 folk 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!"

"That, my dear students, was the song of the Sorting Hat. Now, I think that we will sort Matthew first." And with that, Dumbledore picked up the hat and put it on Matt's head.
All I could do was sit there and watch my brother's face go from shock, to embarrassment, and then back to shock. At this point I'm totally scared out of my wits, 'cause I don't know what's going on.
All was quiet for about a minute, then the Sorting Hat cleared its throat like it was getting ready to yell something.
"Please remember there is no need to shout here in my office." Dumbledore spoke up before the Sorting Hat got the chance to yell.
"Ah yes well...as I was going to say, Gryffindor."
"Ah, a very good house indeed! I think you shall make some good friends there, Matthew." Dumbledore said. It looked like his eyes were twinkling again as he said this.
"And now, Miss MicTiernan, it is your turn." He said while turning to me and placing the hat on my head.
'Yes, yes, it's all here in your head. You're very kind to others, a quick learner, attributes of Ravenclaws. You'll do whatever you must to get the job done, and want to prove yourself, yes good Slytherin qualities.'
Holy Shit! I'm going crazy! I'm hearing things now! I'm sure my facial expressions could show my shock, because Matt was sitting there laughing at me. Figures.
'Ah, a fiery personality as well. Yes well, my dear, don't you worry. You're not going crazy. Most students think that when the first hear the Sorting Hat inside their heads. I assure you, it's perfectly normal.'
Great, now I've got a hat talking to me. That's real normal.
'Ahem,' the Sorting Hat cleared its throat to show it's annoyance with me.
Sorry, sorry, I won't interrupt again.
'Back to business. Hmm... I see you are loyal to those you care about, that's the Hufflepuff in you. And you are brave, yes, yes, that's the Gryffindor. But wait, what's this?'
What's what?! What'd I do?!
'It's nothing you've done; it's what you shall do. I had not realized that you were the other McTiernan. The 7-greats-grandaugher of the beloved Sarah McTiernan. Well we've been waiting many years for you to come to Hogwarts. It's been almost five years since your cousin came to us. But now you are here. Both the McTiernan girls, and you, you are the one that will set the prophecy in motion. There is only one place for you to go!'
"Yes, the girl shall go to Gryffindor as well! But why did you not tell me she was coming Professor Dumbledore?! I would have liked to have known in advance that this one would be coming to us. I mean after all, she is the one that will bring about the –"
Dumbledore cut the Sorting Hat off. "I think that is enough talk about that, my dear Sorting Hat. Well, since you are both in Gryff-"
"Please Professor, what was the prophecy the Sorting hat talking about? And who is the other McTiernan? And what did it mean you've been waiting for me?" I interrupted.
"Sarah! I though we raised you better than that! You know not to interrupt adults!" My mom was fuming.
Dumbledore just put up his hand and said, "It's quite alright, Mrs. McTiernan. I had hoped that the Sorting Hat had not told her anything. I see that it has though. Very well." Dumbledore suddenly looked rather grave. "We should step into my sitting room. This might take awhile to explain." He motioned for us to go into a small room behind him. He then turned to a portrait of a knight and said to it in a low voice that I think only I heard, "Please round up the McTiernans. It's time for a talk."

So was that ok? I hope so! I wrote most of it at like 3 in the morning when I was supposed to be sleeping, lol. So you all know the drill! Please review and tell me what you thought! Thanks!