Chapter Four
Hiccup-
Hiccup and Jack stood up as the train came to a halt. They pulled their things from the bag compartments. Hiccup stashed Toothless in his pocket again. "Remember, no one can know," he reminded Jack. Jack nodded.
Together they pushed open the booth doors and stumbled into the throngs of students trying to get off the train. For a moment they were both separated then Hiccup spotted Jack's white hair and struggled back to him.
"Thought I'd lost you for a moment," Jack said. Together they were able to fight their way off the train behind some third years. On the platform they looked around, unsure where to go.
"First years," they heard someone calling. Jack nudged Hiccup and motioned to where a very cranky looking elderly man was standing. "First years," he called again. They hurried over to him.
Hiccup spotted Merida and Rapunzel with a few other first year girls. Rapunzel waved, but Hiccup pretended not to see. He and Jack were in a group of large first year boys. Hiccup moved closer to his new friend, wanting to know he wouldn't be alone if they were bullies.
"Alright, my name is Gossle. We will be taking the boats to the castle. It's four to a boat, no more and no less," the old man snarled.
"What's his problem?" one of the big boys asked.
"Probably wishes he could be this cool," Jack answered. The other boys laughed and nodded their agreement. Gossle began to hobble towards a large lake where several small boats were docked.
Jack and Hiccup grabbed one. As they were getting in Merida ran up to them. "Hey that's our boat," she pointed to her and Rapunzel. Jack and Hiccup exchanged a look.
"I think it's technically the school's boat," Hiccup pointed out. Jack laughed. Merida looked furious. Rapunzel seemed to be hiding giggles behind her hand.
"Everyone in a boat right now," Gossle ordered. Merida and Rapunzel had no choice, but to get in the boat with Jack and Hiccup. Jack and Rapunzel didn't seem to mind sharing it. Merida looked angry and Hiccup was just uncomfortable. Jack sat at the front steering with Rapunzel right next to him. She was leaning over the edge to look in the water when she screamed and jumped back.
"What?" Merida asked. She gave Jack an accusing look, obviously suspecting he had done something.
"There's a squid in the water," Rapunzel gasped.
"Oh yeah. I almost forgot Hogwarts had a giant squid. It's harmless really, just really big," Hiccup assured her. Rapunzel looked back at the water with interest now instead of fear. Merida and Jack looked too. Hiccup even dared a quick peek into the dark, murky water to see the faint pinkish form of the squid.
Soon the reached the other edge of the lake. It was like a large island with a huge castle on it. The castle was made of several towers, and covered with hundreds of glowing windows. It was a sight to behold from the little boat.
"So this is where we are going to be staying for the next year," Jack breathed. His blue eyes were wide with awe. On the train ride he had told Hiccup about not having a family. Hiccup thought it was probably one of the nicest places he had seen.
"Alright now, follow me," Gossle snapped as he began to walk towards the castle. Merida and Rapunzel stayed next to them on the walk up. Merida had lightened up now and seemed comfortable with them. Hiccup however was still unsure about hanging out with girls.
As they entered the castle the whole group gasped. It was filled with pictures and suits of armors that covered almost every inch of the walls. There were also floating candle sticks here and there down the hall.
The pictures were alive with activity as the first years walked by. Some of them waved to them and others called out hello. Jack looked mesmerized by it all, as did Merida. Hiccup noticed Rapunzel didn't seem surprised that the people in the pictures were moving.
Gossle lead them up a stair case where a man in long black robes, similar to what they were wearing, was waiting for them. He had tan skin and black hair.
"That's Alex," Jack whispered. Hiccup nodded. Jack had also told him about his escape from the police and how Alex had rescued him.
"Here they are Alex," Gossle said.
"Thanks Gossle. I can take it from here," he said to the old man. Gossle nodded and slipped into a large wooden door. "My name is Alex Yosterfield. I am the Defense Against the Dark-Arts teacher. I'm also the head of Ravenclaw house.
"Before we go in to be sorted I'm going to tell you a few rules. First of all, you are not allowed to use magic in the corridors. Second, the teacher's lounge is off limits to students. Third, the Dark Forest is off limits to first years. If you break and rules you will have points deducted from your house, points that could win you the House Cup.
"The House Cup is presented to one house at the end of each year that has the most points. Good grades and behavior help you earn points. Now I will go see if they are ready for you," Alex said. He spun around and his robes flowed out around him. He walked swiftly towards the door Gossle had entered.
"Ready to find your house?" Hiccup asked Jack.
"I guess," Jack shrugged. He didn't seem nearly as excited as Hiccup was. Rapunzel and Merida were whispering behind them about what house they wanted to be in. Hiccup was trying to hear what they were saying when someone shoved him forward.
He yelped and fell onto the stairs. The kids began to laugh at him as Jack helped him up. To his horror Merida was laughing loudly with them. Rapunzel looked sympathetically at him then elbowed Merida in the ribs. Merida quieted down, but the others didn't.
"Who did that?" Jack demanded. At that the kids grew quite. Someone coughed. Hiccup recognized him immediately.
"Gowthur," he growled. Gowthur looked at him innocently.
"Sorry, I guess I didn't see you," he shrugged. Hiccup glared at him. Jack stepped in front of him.
"You better be sorry or you'll have me to deal with toad boy," Jack threatened, raising his fist. Hiccup could see the fear in Gowthur's eyes, but he hid it.
"What's the matter? Have to get your friends to fight for you? I'm very surprised," Gowthur said, "that you have friends," he added at the end. Hiccup grinded his teeth.
"Why you little," Jack said, but Hiccup grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back.
"He's not worth it," Hiccup shook his head. Jack still looked furious, but didn't argue. Just then Alex reappeared.
"Come on," he called. As the crowd began to move forward there was a commotion behind them. Hiccup turned to see Gowthur lying face down exactly where Hiccup had been lying. Merida was reaching down to help him up.
"I'm so sorry. I guess I've just got big feet," she winked at Hiccup. Hiccup blushed and hurried to catch up to Jack.
Merida-
The banquette room was even better than the halls. The ceiling above them, if there was one, looked like the nighttime sky. It looked like the pillars just traveled up into the sky then disappeared. There were candles floating in the air and lit the room with a warm glow.
The room was filled with five tables. Four of them were obviously for the four different houses. The fifth stretched across at the end of the room. It appeared to be for the teachers. Sitting in the very middle of the table was an odd man.
He was very tall with long brown hair and pale skin. His eyes were a bright hazel. He was decked in and a golden robe with silver trimmings. He had his hands folded on the table in front of him. His fingers were long and bonny and reminded Merida of spider legs.
Alex led them in between the tables to the very front of the room. The students at the four tables watched them eagerly. They bunched into a group when they stopped walking. Alex stepped in front and pulled out a three legged stool. He placed a very old, very ratty looking pointed hat on it.
The whole room had turned quiet. The hat had begun to move. A long rip at the front opened like a mouth and began to sing:
Hogwarts, Hogwarts
Oh what a name,
Hogwarts, Hogwarts
It went down in fame.
Filled with smart people
And those who are not.
Those who are brave,
And those who worry a lot.
Four houses it homes
Not one is the same.
You each belong in one
But which do you claim?
Hufflepuff is for heart
Ravenclaw is for brain
Gryffindor is for courage
And Slytherin is for gain.
Don't worry what to choose
That's what I do.
I'll search your inner thoughts
And find where to put you!
The room exploded into cheers as the hat ended its song. As the noise died down Alex approached the stool. He pulled out a long parchment.
"As I call your name come forward," he said. He looked down at his list. "Addison, Deb," he called. A short girl with pale skin and dark hair stepped forward. Alex pulled the hat off of the stool so she could sit down. Then he set the hat on her head. It was quiet for a moment.
"RAVENCLAW," it shouted. A table to the right exploded into cheers. The girl quietly took a seat next to some ginger boy.
"Baker, Florence," Alex continued. A skinny boy with blond hair, glasses, and buck teeth walked forwards. He looked like a nerd and Merida thought for sure he would get Ravenclaw. It surprised her greatly when the hat yelled GRYFFINDOR. Alex ticked through the B's and then he reached the D's.
"Dunbroch, Merida," Alex called her name. Merida swallowed and walked forward nervously. Her knees were shaking slightly as she hoped for Gryffindor. As she sat down Alex placed the hat on her head. It was large and almost covered her eyes. This close she could hear it muttering about her mind.
"Hmmm interesting. You don't know much about wizards, but you are dying to prove you belong. Brave too. Interesting," he mumbled. Merida held her breath. "GRYFFINDOR," the hat finally cheered. The table to the far right cheered loudly. Merida let out a relieved sigh and rushed over to her table.
"Welcome to Gryffindor," smiled a pretty strawberry blond girl. "I'm June, a third year."
"Hi, I'm Merida," Merida smiled. The girl laughed.
"I know. They did just announce your name to the whole school," she pointed out. Merida blushed with embarrassment.
"Be nice June," a gangly brunette said.
"My name is Ferris," he introduced himself. "Fifth year." Merida nodded then turned back to Alex and the others. He had already reached the F's.
"Flynn, Liam," he called. A cute boy with shaggy brown hair and dark skin walked forward. He had a nice build and warm brown eyes. The hat hardly touched him before yelling "GRYFFINDOR." He sat next to Merida.
"Frost, Jack," Alex said. Merida glanced at Jack a he took a seat on the stool. He looked calm and confident. Most of the people so far had looked like they were about to pass out. The hat sat on his head in silence. The room grew quiet again.
After a few minutes the students broke out into frenzied whispers. "What if he doesn't belong?" Merida heard someone say.
"SLYTHERIN," the hat finally decided. The table on the far left cheered loudly as Jack made his way to them.
"Gothel, Rapunzel," Alex called. Rapunzel hurried forward and sat on the stool. It didn't take long for the hat to choose her house.
"HUFFLEPUFF," it screeched. Rapunzel grinned and hurried over to the table of cheering people.
"Haddock, Hiccup," Alex called. The thin boy from the boats walked forward. He looked excited instead of nervous when he sat down.
"RAVENCLAW," the hat cried. Hiccup nodded and ran to grab a seat.
By the end of the sorting ceremony they were joined by Blake, a charming black haired boy who looked like Liam, Dorian, a bubble head blond, Ellen, a quiet brownish-blond, Rallis, a beefy curly haired blond, and Ruben, a slim brunette.
"Now here are a few words from Nicholas Jurntry," Alex said before taking a seat next to a slim witch with white hair and a thin face.
"The sixth corridor is off limits," Nicholas said as he rose from his seat. "It's a new rule and I want ALL of you to obey it," he emphasized all. "Now remember to do your best to earn points for your team and don't go wandering around at night." Silently he sunk back into his chair.
"He seems friendly," Blake noted.
"Like a snake," Merida agreed.
Jack Frost-
Jack was sitting next to Tess and Bounder, a large boy with black hair. Another big boy with black hair was sitting across from them.
"The name's Shade," he introduced himself. Jack raised his eyebrows.
"Shade?"
Shade laughed. "I haven't got the weirdest name. Did you hear that guy named Gowthur. Now that is one weird name." Bounder nodded his agreement.
"I think he's from some old wizard family. Supposedly they are very close to the Ministry of Magic," Tess said.
"The what?" Jack asked. They looked at him.
"Are you from a muggle family?" Shade asked suspiciously.
"I honestly don't know," Jack said. "I don't have any family that I know about. Recently I've been living with Alex," he told them.
"The Defense Against the Dark-Arts teacher?" Tess asked. Jack nodded. "So you're probably ahead in class," she joked.
"Yeah right. So far all I've done with my wand is freeze some windows," Jack shrugged.
"So who are our other teachers?" Bounder asked Shade. Shade motioned to the women next to Alex.
"That's Professor Starling. She teaches potions, head of Slytherin. She's not one to mess with. Next to her is Professor Durwing. He teaches transfiguration. He's the head of Hufflepuff. He's very easy to get off topic," Shade said. Professor Durwing was short with grey hair and tiny glasses.
"Who's that?" Jack gestured towards the man who had come to talk to Alex when they had been in Diagon Alley.
"Drake Yosterfield. He's Alex's brother. He teaches you how to fly. He's the head of Gryffindor. Some say it's not fair since he referees the Quiditch matches and favors Gryffindor, but I say they need all the help they can get beating us," Shade said. "I'm a beater myself."
"What's Quiditch?" Jack asked. They looked at him again. Then Shade began to explain the game that involved flying on a broomstick and trying to shoot a ball through three rings.
Rapunzel-
"Hufflepuff first years, follow me," Tanner led them out of the Great Hall and into the corridor. Rapunzel was walking with Drew and Ashley. Drew was rather short with grey hair and grey eyes. He said that his older brother had turned his hair grey as a joke and it hadn't changed back. Ashley had crazy poufy brown hair.
"Come on," Tanner called. He was the perfect for Hufflepuff. He was very nice and cute with curly brown hair and had dimples when he smiled.
He led them to a large portrait of an old man in a rocking chair. "Newt tail," Tanner said. The old man's portrait swung open to reveal a common room. It was decorated with a bright yellow rug and yellow tapestries of badgers. There was a large stone fireplace at one end of the room along with several armchairs.
"The girl dormitories are that way," Tanner motioned up some stairs. "The boys are that way," He pointed to another flight of stairs. The group separated as the girls and boys went to their own dormitories.
Rapunzel found a bed where her large suitcase had been placed. It was open and now had an arrangement of yellow ties and scarves. She pulled the suitcase off her bed and dug through till she found her PJs.
The other girls in the room were changing into them too. Everyone was so full of food that all they could do was crawl into their beds and fall asleep.
A/N:
So they've been sorted now! I gave Merida the last name of Donbruch because her clan name was something close to that so I made it her last name. Rapunzel's last name is Gothel because her mom's name is Mother Gothel so it just seems more like a last name. I'm not saying her mom's first name is Mother, but it's probably something other than Gothel. I saw on Youtube where Hiccup's last name was Haddock. If that's wrong then sorry. Thanks to YAY for reviewing. And I just saw Josephine's review and I love it. Thanks for reading! So what did you think of my song? Haha I like it. Oh and does anyone know what grade they choose the Perfects and Head Boys and Girls and which one is more umm I guess powerful? Thanks for reading and please review!