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As the many students filled the dining hall, Hermione nervously remembered that Ariele was to be sorted too.
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"Gryffindor," Hermione murmured, "It has to be Gryffindor."
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The sky-like ceiling glittered as the students took their seats, laughing and chattering. Harry and Ron were discussing Quidditch, and took no notice of Hermione's tenseness. Finally, the sorting hat and stool were brought out, and the first years (Plus Ariele) took lined up. Ariele was smiling slightly, as she brushed her hair back from her face and waved to Hermione. Hermione grinned, revealing her 'tin' covered teeth. At last, it was time.
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"Astrough, Celina!" Was made a Gryffindor. So was "Bandwell, Toby."
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"Berthwood, Alina," Became the first new Hufflepuff, followed by "Cerk, Chancellor," a meek boy with glasses, who became the newest Ravenclaw.
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"Ceese, Jonothan!" Hufflepuff.
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"Check, Rosine." Slytherin.
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"Cistine, Sybille." Hufflepuff.
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"Cisterne, Anna Marie." Gryffindor.
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"Cisburry, Matthew." Ravenclaw.
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And finally…
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"Clearwater, Ariele!"
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Ariele walked gracefully to the stool, sat, and pulled the hat onto her head, but not before smiling weakly to Hermione.
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There was a long pause. The hall was silent. The hat said nothing.
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"Tick, tick, tick," Went somebody's wristwatch. It was the only noise, except for the nervous breathing of the first years waiting to be sorted. More time passed. Hermione frowned as she stared at Ariele, who sitting patiently.
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Finally, when everyone though that Ariele I really /I must not be meant for Hogwarts, the hat shouted…