By The Destructive Duo
tarynsnape@yahoo.com
I wish I had never found my mother's pensive. To know everything that happened that year. They were so close to losing one another.
And here they are, 10 years later, on the brink of that very same thing. But for a less serious reason.
Me.
Arguing for the past month on wether I would be sorted into Gryffindor or Slytherin. Like it bloody matters! I swear, they argue about the stupidest things sometimes, considering what they were up against so long ago.
I wish I were never born...
"Well, you certainly have a lot on your mind child." The hat spoke knowingly and I brushed furtively at the tears forming at my eyes. "A true thinker." the hat carried on, oblivious to my mental state. "Yes, I know exactly where to put you."
A hush fell upon the room as I breathed in and waited for the words that would seal my parent's fate.
"RAVENCLAW!" The hat bellowed. I was momentarily startled...shocked even. Then, smirking in wry amusement, I stood up and put the hat back on the stool, sauntering over to the Ravenclaw table. After shaking hands with my new house-mates, I chanced a glance up at the staff table.
Mum and Dad were staring at me in shock. Aunt Ginny was grinning madly and Uncle Harry was out-right laughing. Uncle Draco was smirking, mirroring my own look. Nanny was just as shocked as my parents, grumbling visibly as she handed a stack of coins to Pappy; along with the rest of the Hogwarts Staff.
Seems he was the only one who bet on Ravenclaw...
Go Pappy.
Maybe he really does know all...
~*~
Later that evening, after the sorting had finished, I was enjoying the bountiful meal placed before me. Mum and Dad made their way over when they were finished.
"We're proud of you Taryn." Mum said, tears shining in her eyes. "Ravenclaw is a very prestigious house."
"I know, Mum." I rolled my eyes, glancing at my father for help. Chortling quietly, he laid a hand on Mum's back.
"We also came to apologize for all the stress we put you under this past month." Dad...apologizing!? "We've been acting like the insufferable lot of students we have to teach everyday."
"And to think, we have to put up with you insufferable lot of teachers..." I smirked slightly, noticing my father trying to hold back a satisfied grin.
"Insulting a Professor? My, my..." he trailed off, glancing at Mum. "20 points from Ravenclaw, Miss Snape; and do learn to respect your elders."
"All right, Professor Snape." I mocked, saluting as he and Mum walked off.
"I'm glad that is all over." A soft voice spoke from behind me. Turning around sharply, I glared at the young, chocolate tousled boy.
"Enjoy it while it lasts, little bro." I grinned, punching him lightly on the shoulder. "Because it's going to start all over again in 2 years when it's your turn to be Sorted."
"Who knows..." he trailed off suggestively. "Maybe I'll be in Ravenclaw too."
"I highly doubt it, Jordan" I turned back to my food, picking at the mashed potatoes. "You're not smart enough."
"That's what you think..."
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AN: Sorry about the extreme shortness of the epilouge. Know you all now you were right in assuming she'd be placed in Ravenclaw...my guess is now you'll be wondering what house Jordan will be sorted into. Oh, in case you havn't noticed, we changed Taryn's name from Taryn Jordan to Taryn Rose. Once we decided on adding another kid, we thought it only right.
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