Chapter 13: Sorting & New Teachers
After hours of talking them all finally get changed into their robes. Half hour later they arrived at Hogsmede station. Harry, his siblings and friends disembark the train to find Professor McGonagall waiting for them.
"Hello, Mr Potter", she says looking directly at Harry.
"Hello, Professor", Harry says politely back, "If Terri gets sorted into Gryffindor can we share a room. We are twins and we have been separated for so long"
"Of course you can share a room if you want. I will let the house elves know if she gets sorted into Gryffindor", Professor McGonagall says smiling
"Thank you Professor", Terri and Harry say at once
She smiled and turned to the rest of the Potter children.
"You all will be sorted separately. Follow me", she turned on her heel.
"Good luck", Harry says to them
"Thanks", they reply
Harry sat nervously at Gryffindor table.
"Why are you so nervous?" Hermione asks her eyes dancing in amusement.
"Because he doesn't want his brothers or sisters in Slytherin", Ron spoke up.
"I don't care if they end up in Slytherin", Harry spoke up giving Ron a look.
"Why not!" Ron asks in surprise. "Surely you don't want them in Slytherin!"
"I don't care if they are in Slytherin", Harry repeated calmly. "It's so stupid how everyone is so obsessed with the different houses. Surely a hat can't decide what a person is going to be like through they're school years here. People change; especially teenagers. Someone may be better suited for one house and then a few years later be better in another"
Ron started again but Hermione spoke up before he could continue.
"He's right Ron. People change, and the qualities in people change"
Ron huffed but didn't say anymore.
"Ron, remember how I told you that hat wanted to put me in Slytherin? Do you think I'd be better off in Slytherin right now?"
Ron begrudgingly answered with a no.
"Why didn't you tell us your mother was going to be a teacher?" Hermione asks Harry
"I wanted it to be a surprise", Harry says
"They are starting", Neville says, "Good luck with your siblings"
"Thanks Nev", Harry replies
Dumbledore picked that time to stand up and announce the sorting.
The hat begun to sing once it was finished. It begun to sort the students.
Ten first years ended up in Slytherin. Ten in Ravenclaw. Ten in Gryffindor and eight in Hufflepuff. Finally Dumbledore stood again.
"Welcome, first years, to your new houses. Now as you all know, we have 10 new transfer students. I know you have all been informed that Lily and James Potter are in fact alive. Potter, Ethan… please take a seat on the stool."
Whispers broke out as Ethan slowly stepped onto the stage and took his seat. Harry could see he was nervous but he was hiding it well. The sorting hat wasn't on his head two minutes before it yelled out.
"Ravenclaw!"
All the Ravenclaw's clap loudly
"Potter, Dylan", Dumbledore says
"Ravenclaw", the hat calls again
"Potter, Matthew", Dumbledore calls
"Gryffindor!"
The Gryffindor house applauded excitedly; some even stood from they're seats. Matt made his way to Gryffindor table and sat next to Harry. Dumbledore again brought the attention back to him.
"Potter, Ravenna", he calls and watched as Rav climbed onto the stage and took her seat. Everyone in the Great Hall seemed to be holding their breath in anticipation.
"Ravenclaw!" The sorting hat finally called.
All Ravenclaw's applaud and Rav goes to sit with her new house mates.
"Potter, Astraea", he calls
"Slytherin", the sorting hat calls
"Potter, Nayeli", he calls
"Hufflepuff!" the sorting hat says
Hufflepuff's cheer. Nayeli goes and sits with her new house mates.
"Potter, David", Dumbledore calls
Dav goes up and sits on the seat. A few seconds later the hat calls
"Slytherin!" the hat calls
Everyone gasps. They didn't expect Harry Potters brother to be put in Slytherin. Harry claps and so does Eth, Dyl, Matt, Rav, Astra, Nay and the teachers. Soon everyone was clapping.
"Potter, Terrence", Dumbledore calls
Harry could actually feel her nervousness it was so strong. But he knew she should be alright.
"Gryffindor!" the hat calls
Gryffindor's stood up and clap and cheer. Terri blushes and sits next to Harry.
"You did great. Welcome to Gryffindor", Harry says to his twin
"Thanks", Terri says
"Potter, Araya", Dumbledore calls
"Hufflepuff!" the hat calls
Everyone claps and the Hufflepuff's cheer.
"Potter, Jayden", Dumbledore calls
"Gryffindor!" the hat calls only being on Jayden's head a second
"Potter, Luke", Dumbledore calls
"Gryffindor!" the hat calls only being on Luke's head a second
"Potter, Pace", Dumbledore calls
"Hufflepuff!", the hat calls
"Potter, Xavier", Dumbledore calls
"Ravenclaw", the hat calls
"Potter, Volya", Dumbledore calls
"Slytherin!", the hat calls
Everyone cheers but the Slytherin's the Potters had nearly got evenly sorted: Gryffindor got 5, Ravenclaw got 4, Hufflepuff got 3 and Slytherin got 3.
"Congratulations Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin on your new members", Dumbledore says, "Onto other business, we have a new additions to our staff as you have most likely noticed. We are starting new subjects at Hogwarts this year. I will introduce their name and subject. I want you to welcome Professor Remus Lupin as our new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor." Most student's clapped in welcome. All the Potter's clap loudly
"Professor Lance Abramson he will be teaching Wizard Law", Dumbledore says as everyone claps, "Next Professor Lily Potter who will taking over from Professor Binns in History of Magic and is duty Head of Gryffindor House"
Everyone but the Slytherin's but David clap loudly clap to have gotten rid of Binns and Gryffindor's all stand up and cheer.
"Next Professor Rubues Hagrid as Care of Magical Creature Professor", Dumbledore continues
All Gryffindor's cheer loudly and wave at the half giant. Hagrid waves back glad at the reception he was getting.
"Next a new subject for the first years and up is Care of Muggle Creatures which will be taught by Professor Nickolas Dickson", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps especially the first years. They get a new subject.
"Next Professor Caitlin Nickles as Healing Professor and Duty Head of Hufflepuff House", Dubledore says
Everyone at Hufflepuff clap loudly.
"Next we have Professor Summer Raines as Journalism Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps and some are even smiling.
"Next we have Professor Kylie Daivds as Publishing Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps loudly.
"Next we have Professor Lance Towns as Duelling Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps loudly again
"Next we have Professor Ted Tonks as Muggle Studies Professor", Dumbledore continues
Everyone claps politely.
"Next Professor Patrick Riley as Muggle Law Professor then Professor Andromeda Tonks as Wizarding Traditions Professor", Dumbledore continues
Everyone claps
"Next we have Professor Randall Luks as Financial Management Professor then Professor Jared Townsend as Politics Professor then Professor Laila Howard of our Warding Professor. Then Professor Peter Walker as Danish Language Professor, then Professor Rachael Thatcher as Spanish Language Professor. Next we have Professor Krista Spades as French language Professor, Professor Adrian Ivanov as Russian Language Professor , Professor Emi Maki as Japanese Language Professor, Professor Cheng Lee as Chinese Language Professor, Professor Boyko Dimov Bulgarian Language Professor, Professor Bastiaan Aakster as Dutch Language Professor, Alexandra Floros as Greek Language Professor. Then the Liberal Arts Professors Sarah Turner and Leanne Timber who will be offering Dancing, Singing, Band, Art, Photography, and Drama", Dubledore says
All the girls clap loudly.
"Next we have our Gym Professors John and Mark Davidson. Who will be offering Running, tennis, dodge ball, soccer, football, rugby, netball, basketball, Water polo, Softball, Volley Ball, Gymnastics, Boxing, Biking, badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Roller Blading, swimming, archery and fencing. Gym is mandatory this year", Dumbledore says
So groan and others are happy they could excises.
"Then Professor Jackson Toby as Mind Healing Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps
"Then Professor Scott Maxwell as Vet Studies Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps politely
"Then Professor Patt Walter and Professor Heather Walter will be teaching Muggle self defence", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps. Most people were happy they would get a chance to protect themselves.
"Professor Judy French is English Professor and Professor Jonathan Trent is geography professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps
"Ancient Language Professor is Fredrick Marks who will be teaching Ancient Greek, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Hebrew, Ancient Arabian, Ancient Latin, Ancient Chinese, Ancient Japanese", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps glad to have a new subject.
"Now we already have Professor Bathsheba Babbling duty Head of Ravenclaw and Ancient Runes Professor and Professor Aurora Sinistra as Dupy Head of Slytherin House and Astronomy Professor", Dumbledore says
Everyone claps
"And lastly we now have a School Councillor she is named Miss Naomi Rock. Please feel free to take to her about any of your problems. Now that's all please tuck in", Dumbledore says
Dumbledore sits down and food appeared on the plates.
"I am glad I am in Gryffindor like you", Terri says to her brother
"I am glad too. I don't want to be separated by you", Harry says
They eat and talk Harry looks around at his other siblings Xavier, Ravenna, Ethan and Dylan were talking to some of their house mates, Araya was also talking to her house mates, David, Astraea were taking to Blaise Zabini and Jayden and Luke were talking to the other first year Gryffindor's. He looked at his mother and his mother smiled at him and he smiled back at her. Everything was great.
"Mr and Miss Potter I have cleared it with the headmaster for you too to share a room. You will find all your things in there", McGonagall says as they leave the great hall.
"Where are we going?" Terri asks Harry
"We are going to the seventh floor. Be careful of the stair cases they like to change", Harry says leading her to the portrait of the Gryffindor common room, "Belladonna", Harry says to the Fat Lady
"Thank you and I'm glad you have your parents back", the Fat Lady says smiling at Harry
"Thanks", Harry says leading Terri into the common room
"Wow. This is great where is are room?" Terri asks
"Lets look", Harry says looking at bits of paper attached to each dorm, "Here we are"
They open the door to find a medium sized room their belongs were already unpacked but their pets. Harry quickly lets Isis, Dorado and Hedwig out while Terri lets Pebbles out of her cage.
"This is a great room", Terri says
"It is. Let's get changed we have a big day tomorrow", Harry says
Both Terri and Harry were happy to be together. The next day was going to be a challenge…
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