*Nulli Secundus*
Second to None
My motto

Arthur Evans
Chapter 4
The Sorting Feast

SKIPPING TO THE SORTING FEAST
(A/N: Arthur was sorted into Gryffindor)

Dumbledore stood up, A few announcements before the feast, Ron groaned aching for food. First years should note that the Forest is forbidden to all, some of our older students should note that too. Looking towards Fred and George who seemed shocked at the accusation of disobeience. No magic is to be used in the corridors without special permission from a teacher, and finally Quidditch trials for some houses will be held two weeks from now. Now for the feast, Dumbledore opened his arms and the food magically appeared on the plates.
'Bout time said Ron as he dived for the Chicken drumsticks and the vegetables. Hermione also pick some food off the plates to eat, Ron noticed this and said, Haf yu gifen uf that shew spuf then? (Have you given up that Spew stuff then?)
Arthur grimaced and said Ron if I wanted the weather I would have asked for it.
Hermione gave a brief laugh and answered Ron's question, Yes, I have. Arthur convinced me that House Elfs loved to work for nothing. I wonder why you didn't tell me that?
Ron looked in disbelief as Hermione dug into her plate of mashed potatoes and steak. He quickly forgot as he grabbed a whole chicken for himself and started to eat it. Harry looked in amazement as Ron did not just finish the chicken but grabbed two more, Where are you putting it Ron? he asked.
Ron just rubbed his stomach and let out a extremely loud burp. Harry shook his head and said, Shouldn't have asked.
Dumbledore stood up at the head table, Prefects will lead their houses to their dormitories. Other students will follow at their leisure, Hermione and Harry got up with Arthur. Ron started to get up but fell down groaning Shouldn't have had that last chicken. Arthur just smiled and said, You two go ahead, I'll help Ron. Hermione called out for all 1st year Gryffindors to gather near the entrance, Harry and Hermione led the Gryffindors up the staircases to the Fat Lady, discussing how you need a password and how it is changed every week. Hermione warned the 1st years not to write the password down on a piece of paper, she gave an example of Neville Longbottom losing his piece of paper and allowing Sirius Black entering Gryffindor Tower.
Settling down the 1st years in their new dormitories was easier than Harry expected and as he entered the Common Room, he saw all the Gryffindor boys from his year settling down in the common room with their blankets, excluding Arthur. Why are all of you down here? he asked to no one in particular.
Dean answered, Because Ron is up there and he is snoring at the top of his lungs. Arthur is up there at the moment casting a Silencing charm on him.
At that Arthur came down and said okay guys, all set.
As the Gryffindor boys went back up to their dormitory Arthur was lagging behind, feeling concern for his new cousin, Harry said Are you okay, Arthur?
Um.. yeah I'm fine, I am not really tired, I think I read my Potions text, I need to brush up on a few things.
Sure, make sure you are awake tomorrow, Double Potions tomorrow with the Slytherins. Snape favours them by the way.
As Arthur made his way back to the Common room, Harry went up to his room to sleep. Harry fell into a deep sleep, and for the longest time he had a dreamless sleep.