The sorting was over, and Mackenzie was relieved because she was absolutely starving. Before they could eat, though, the headmaster wanted to say a few words.
"Welcome to yet another year at Hogwarts, and a special welcome to our first years. I, along with your teachers, hope you have a very productive first year and enjoy all your classes."
Mackenzie heard the twins mumble,
"Yeah right," and had to try really hard not to burst out into a fit of giggles.
"Well, I'm a man of few words, so I guess that is all. Oh! And remember; never tickle a sleeping dragon," he said in a serious tone, causing Mackenzie to question his sanity.
"Enjoy the feast," and with one wave of his hands, plates and plates of food appeared on the table. Mackenzie's eyes almost bugged out of her head when she saw all the different kinds of food she could eat. She was starving, so she dug right in.
A few hours later, the feast was over and they were taken to their dorms by their house prefects.
"Okay Hufflepuffs, I am Gabriel Truman and I am one of your Hufflepuff prefects. While I show you to our commons, I will tell you a bit about our house. So, if you would follow me, please," and the boy turned around and starting leading them out of the Great Hall.
The Gryffindors were led upstairs, while Hufflepuff were led downstairs. The twins tickled Mackenzie as they walked past her, scaring her at the same time, before running off to catch up with the rest of their house, laughing hysterically.
As they were walking down the many staircases, going deeper and deeper into the basements of Hogwarts, they were being told a few things about their house.
Gabriel, the house prefect, would turn around to face the students every now and then.
"Our head of house is Professor Sprout, and she is also the head teacher of the subject Herbology, so expect to see a few strange things in the commons," he laughed jokingly.
"Us Hufflepuff's are generally underestimated, but we have had our fair share of amazing wizards and witches, such as Newt Scamander, Grogan Stump, who was one of the most popular Minister's for Magic, and Bridget Wenlock, who is an incredibly famous arithmancer," he continued.
"I actually got in trouble for duelling a Ravenclaw prefect in my third year, because he was trying to say that Wenlock was a Ravenclaw. Our house ghost is the Fat-Friar, you will recognise him easily, he's plump and wears robes similar to that of something a monk would wear."
He continued leading them through corridors and they ended up at a painting that was near the kitchens. There was a large stack of barrels, and to get access to the common room Gabriel had to tap on a certain barrel.
"Now, you must remember exactly which barrel to tap and you MUST tap it in the rhythm of 'Helga-Hufflepuff,' otherwise you will get soaked in vinegar," explained the boy.
The barrel lid swung open, and a cosy room with a low celing, windows that were at the outside ground level, allowing them to see the bright green blades of grass and dandelions, black and yellow wall hangings and soft looking armchairs was revealed.
The prefect continued to explain to them the inner workings of the house and different areas in the commons.
"There are two tunnels over there, one will lead to the boys dormitory and the other will lead to the girls. I hope you have a fantastic day tomorrow. I'm sure you will make us proud," and he walked off.
Mackenzie used this opportunity to look around some more. There were a lot of plants everywhere in the common room, some were even talking and dancing.
"I see what he means about the strange things," stated a girl that was standing behind Mackenzie.
"Hi, I'm Jessica, Jessica Twyst," she said, offering Mackenzie her hand. Mackenzie shook her hand and smiled back, vaguely remembering seeing this girl being sorted.
"Hi, I'm Mackenzie Robins," she replied.
That was all the introduction the girls needed to get really talking. They sat in the overstuffed armchairs, chatting all night in front of the fireplace before heading off to bed.
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