A Whisper Too Late
For this chapter # = Sorting hat talking, other then the song if it's not in capitals it's not aloud, obee kaybee let's go!
The train had stopped and we glanced upon the castle, our new home.
"Sevri-"
"Haralden, listen closely while we are here I expect to be called by my full name as should you, unless being spoken too by a close friend, ie- Noone, at least for now."
" Severus, I understand... but it's wonderful look at it! That castle is so beautiful and the lake I never even imagined!"
Severus smiled kindly at his brother before nudging him in the arm and saying "I know it is but don't gawk, we are from a respected pureblood family we should not be acting like some slack-jawed hick while we witness the castle and take the tour before the sorting.
The pair followed the gruff giant that had led them out of the train to the boats they were to use to reach the castle. As they crossed the lake it took all of Harry's self-control not to scream with anticipation. Severus mentally cursed whoever decided upon this torturous prolonged method of transport for first years.
The tall man continued to babble on about how great Hogwart's was/is, honestly it was sort of hard for the children to tell as they were currently more preoccupied with whispering between each other then succumbing to this horrid torture method.
" Haralden, is it just me or-
"or is this guy just filler because somebody should have been here already?"
Harry smiled knowing he'd hit just what his brother was thinking.
The two remained in companionable silence until a strict young woman came opened the doors. She wore stylish thin gold-rimmed glasses, a long flowing green robe, and had long shining brownish hair tied back strictly as if it were meant to be in some sort of bun but forgotten.
" Hello, My name is Professor Mc Gonagall, I will be your Transfiguration teacher, hopefully for the entire duration of your time here at Hogwarts. I believe you have all waited enough, due to the delay we will not be giving an official tour. Merely, I will state some facts so that you do not get hopelessly turned about. First the staircases do change at anytime should they steer you wrong turn off and take another route to your destinations, you should eventually get there.
Second the Astronomy tower is not too be entered unless with a Professor's permission and supervision. Third If you get lost do not ever listen to the Poltergeist, Peeves will steer you wrong 97/100 times (the other three he'll tell you the right way just so that you don't believe him and go the opposite). The portraits and other spirits on the other hand are normally quite willing to guide any lost.
I recommend leaving at least twenty minutes before your class begins for the first little while until you've fully adjusted to the castles ways. It is my sincerest wish that none of you arrive late for my class.
Now this, is the great hall, you will now be sorted I'm sure you have many questions and/or concerns but I assure you that you not only are perfectly safe but will receive answers from your house prefects after your sorting, the prefects will also lead you to your classes and lead a tour for you all tomorrow morning."
Inside the great Hall the twins could see what seemed like thousands of people sitting around at four separate tables, each with a banner overtop with bearing the crest of that house. Meanwhile, Professor McGonagall had made her way to the front and was now placing a tattered looking hat on a stool. Before either could comment on what it was for or why they had brought it out, it broke into song;
# I am the hat sorting for many generations
I sort young children without reservation
I place you were you ought to be
So whom is more clever you or me?
I have watched these children learn and grow
I can even see traits you try not to show
I hope that you will one day see
That you were sorted well and agree with me.
The houses are split much like this
Even though the rivalry is not always bliss
Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Slytherin
Want to learn, want to protect, want more, power's in
Places for all shades of grey
Places you'll fit in today.
Dear Rowena's brood
Belief life is for naught
Except to learn.
Dear Helga's clique
Feel life is too fun to be fraught
If you believe in fair play now is your turn
Great Gryffindor
Believes in man's courage and bravery
I assure you in this house you will not simply waste away
Great Slytherin
Sharp as a nail, and sleek as a snake
Are the sort we wish to take
Now listen close and come on near the time for sorting is now here! #
With that roll began, much too Harry and Sev's dismay? Or maybe delight the sorting seemed to be in no particular order this year.
"Chloe Tyme Thistle"
The small nervous blonde girl walked up to the hat and placed upon her head. After what seemed to be the realization that she wasn't going to be bitten by it she smiled and relaxed.
# HUFFLEPUFF#
" Remus Versipullis Lupin"
# GRYFFINDOR#
The frail young boy smiled and bowed o the hat before running to the Gryffindor table, Sev mused that he had very entrancing amber shaded eyes.
Harry noticed the boy he'd thought seemed like a girl while entering the platform fidgeting with his long black hair. Harry wondered what this person's name was and coincidentally barely even had to contemplate before he was called.
" Sirius Astrolus Black '
#GRYFFINDOR#
Why is it Harry seemed to have this sudden urge to be placed in Gryffindor now? Oh well.
" Lily Maria Evens "
# RAVENCLAW#
" Triliny Quisten Corolise'
" My first name is Trilene Ma-am [*tree+len*]"
" Very well then, Trelen Quisten Corolise"
# SLYTHERIN#
James Godric Potter
Sev and Harry both giggled together at the horribly egotistical middle name the boy had.
#GRYFFINDOR#
"Well, wasn't that a surprise heralden"
"Sure Severus, I believe it was just about as surprising as the sun rising every morning."
"Haralden Michael /Snape/"
#Hmm lessee here Ravenclaw seems suitable but I believe Slytherin will be best, if that's that then toodles#
" Umm...not to be rude but since when do hats say stupid things like 'toodles'/ I mean isn't that a bit much even if you /do/ have a brain?"
#yup, knew my choice was on the button#
#SLYTHERIN#
"Gilderoy Narcil Lockhart"
#HUFFLEPUFF#
"Peter Petulance Pettigrew"
#GRYFFINDOR#
"Severus Senouris /Snape/"
# Now, your brother was simple enough, I see some courage but also a great fear of lions so nope, no Gryffindor for you. Just for my curiosity could you answer me a question?#
"Since when did talking hats have things like 'curiousity'?"
# I don't honestly care, now why is it that you are so afraid of lions?#
" /I was bitten by one as a child/"
#Seriously?#
"No, I just sort of don't like them much."
#ahh, well smart enough for Ravenclaw but I see a healthy amount of taint on you. There'll be some suitable sorts in Slytherin#
#SLYTHERIN#
Soon after the sorting was over and the brothers sat down next to each other and exclaimed happily at their luck in both getting into the same house.
AN: Yeeps, I know this is short but ...? I tried!? The song is sorta bad and I apologise (I threw it together kinda quickly because I'm too lazy to get my books and pick my fave sorting song). The consensus basically said Harry would be a Slytherin (I was sorta hoping for Ravenclaw but I can see Slytherin being fun).
As you see yes, Lockhart and and Peter are here and honestly... I don't care for them all that much and as much as it pains me to say this - I will almost without a doubt character bash these two. Now, I don't want to hurt the story with it so I've decided on a contest. The deal is this you pick whichever of those two you like give them any punishment/torture you want and I'll pick the best ones and fit them in. You can just write the tortures in the reviews, but if you don't want to then here's my e-mail. I hope I don't offend any Lockhart/Pettigrew fans but at least this way I won't go overboard or at least am doing something interesting a reviewer has comeup with.
Thank you's:
Lao-chan- Maybe I should bug you to be my beta, and are you certain I am me and I am know you?
Deity - yay! I hope this was fast enough.
Cynical Slytherin - I dunno about him not belonging in Ravenclaw but the Hat agrees with you, so what do I know! ^_____^
Lassy D - I agree with you on Ravenclaw but we were outvoted and hey, Slytherin's not that bad. As for future/past Harry they are linked and are one at the point of him being caught in a _______ event in fifth year. Until that point we may get flashbacks of Boy-Who-Lived Harry and many confusing and twisted things thrown in as more of a subplot to what will happen to this Harry in fifth year. I hope this answers your questions and if it didn't then you'll have to wait and see, as well I apologize for leaving that hanging, but it just is not time to reveal all yet.
Bai Bai! Please Read & Review!
For this chapter # = Sorting hat talking, other then the song if it's not in capitals it's not aloud, obee kaybee let's go!
The train had stopped and we glanced upon the castle, our new home.
"Sevri-"
"Haralden, listen closely while we are here I expect to be called by my full name as should you, unless being spoken too by a close friend, ie- Noone, at least for now."
" Severus, I understand... but it's wonderful look at it! That castle is so beautiful and the lake I never even imagined!"
Severus smiled kindly at his brother before nudging him in the arm and saying "I know it is but don't gawk, we are from a respected pureblood family we should not be acting like some slack-jawed hick while we witness the castle and take the tour before the sorting.
The pair followed the gruff giant that had led them out of the train to the boats they were to use to reach the castle. As they crossed the lake it took all of Harry's self-control not to scream with anticipation. Severus mentally cursed whoever decided upon this torturous prolonged method of transport for first years.
The tall man continued to babble on about how great Hogwart's was/is, honestly it was sort of hard for the children to tell as they were currently more preoccupied with whispering between each other then succumbing to this horrid torture method.
" Haralden, is it just me or-
"or is this guy just filler because somebody should have been here already?"
Harry smiled knowing he'd hit just what his brother was thinking.
The two remained in companionable silence until a strict young woman came opened the doors. She wore stylish thin gold-rimmed glasses, a long flowing green robe, and had long shining brownish hair tied back strictly as if it were meant to be in some sort of bun but forgotten.
" Hello, My name is Professor Mc Gonagall, I will be your Transfiguration teacher, hopefully for the entire duration of your time here at Hogwarts. I believe you have all waited enough, due to the delay we will not be giving an official tour. Merely, I will state some facts so that you do not get hopelessly turned about. First the staircases do change at anytime should they steer you wrong turn off and take another route to your destinations, you should eventually get there.
Second the Astronomy tower is not too be entered unless with a Professor's permission and supervision. Third If you get lost do not ever listen to the Poltergeist, Peeves will steer you wrong 97/100 times (the other three he'll tell you the right way just so that you don't believe him and go the opposite). The portraits and other spirits on the other hand are normally quite willing to guide any lost.
I recommend leaving at least twenty minutes before your class begins for the first little while until you've fully adjusted to the castles ways. It is my sincerest wish that none of you arrive late for my class.
Now this, is the great hall, you will now be sorted I'm sure you have many questions and/or concerns but I assure you that you not only are perfectly safe but will receive answers from your house prefects after your sorting, the prefects will also lead you to your classes and lead a tour for you all tomorrow morning."
Inside the great Hall the twins could see what seemed like thousands of people sitting around at four separate tables, each with a banner overtop with bearing the crest of that house. Meanwhile, Professor McGonagall had made her way to the front and was now placing a tattered looking hat on a stool. Before either could comment on what it was for or why they had brought it out, it broke into song;
# I am the hat sorting for many generations
I sort young children without reservation
I place you were you ought to be
So whom is more clever you or me?
I have watched these children learn and grow
I can even see traits you try not to show
I hope that you will one day see
That you were sorted well and agree with me.
The houses are split much like this
Even though the rivalry is not always bliss
Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Slytherin
Want to learn, want to protect, want more, power's in
Places for all shades of grey
Places you'll fit in today.
Dear Rowena's brood
Belief life is for naught
Except to learn.
Dear Helga's clique
Feel life is too fun to be fraught
If you believe in fair play now is your turn
Great Gryffindor
Believes in man's courage and bravery
I assure you in this house you will not simply waste away
Great Slytherin
Sharp as a nail, and sleek as a snake
Are the sort we wish to take
Now listen close and come on near the time for sorting is now here! #
With that roll began, much too Harry and Sev's dismay? Or maybe delight the sorting seemed to be in no particular order this year.
"Chloe Tyme Thistle"
The small nervous blonde girl walked up to the hat and placed upon her head. After what seemed to be the realization that she wasn't going to be bitten by it she smiled and relaxed.
# HUFFLEPUFF#
" Remus Versipullis Lupin"
# GRYFFINDOR#
The frail young boy smiled and bowed o the hat before running to the Gryffindor table, Sev mused that he had very entrancing amber shaded eyes.
Harry noticed the boy he'd thought seemed like a girl while entering the platform fidgeting with his long black hair. Harry wondered what this person's name was and coincidentally barely even had to contemplate before he was called.
" Sirius Astrolus Black '
#GRYFFINDOR#
Why is it Harry seemed to have this sudden urge to be placed in Gryffindor now? Oh well.
" Lily Maria Evens "
# RAVENCLAW#
" Triliny Quisten Corolise'
" My first name is Trilene Ma-am [*tree+len*]"
" Very well then, Trelen Quisten Corolise"
# SLYTHERIN#
James Godric Potter
Sev and Harry both giggled together at the horribly egotistical middle name the boy had.
#GRYFFINDOR#
"Well, wasn't that a surprise heralden"
"Sure Severus, I believe it was just about as surprising as the sun rising every morning."
"Haralden Michael /Snape/"
#Hmm lessee here Ravenclaw seems suitable but I believe Slytherin will be best, if that's that then toodles#
" Umm...not to be rude but since when do hats say stupid things like 'toodles'/ I mean isn't that a bit much even if you /do/ have a brain?"
#yup, knew my choice was on the button#
#SLYTHERIN#
"Gilderoy Narcil Lockhart"
#HUFFLEPUFF#
"Peter Petulance Pettigrew"
#GRYFFINDOR#
"Severus Senouris /Snape/"
# Now, your brother was simple enough, I see some courage but also a great fear of lions so nope, no Gryffindor for you. Just for my curiosity could you answer me a question?#
"Since when did talking hats have things like 'curiousity'?"
# I don't honestly care, now why is it that you are so afraid of lions?#
" /I was bitten by one as a child/"
#Seriously?#
"No, I just sort of don't like them much."
#ahh, well smart enough for Ravenclaw but I see a healthy amount of taint on you. There'll be some suitable sorts in Slytherin#
#SLYTHERIN#
Soon after the sorting was over and the brothers sat down next to each other and exclaimed happily at their luck in both getting into the same house.
AN: Yeeps, I know this is short but ...? I tried!? The song is sorta bad and I apologise (I threw it together kinda quickly because I'm too lazy to get my books and pick my fave sorting song). The consensus basically said Harry would be a Slytherin (I was sorta hoping for Ravenclaw but I can see Slytherin being fun).
As you see yes, Lockhart and and Peter are here and honestly... I don't care for them all that much and as much as it pains me to say this - I will almost without a doubt character bash these two. Now, I don't want to hurt the story with it so I've decided on a contest. The deal is this you pick whichever of those two you like give them any punishment/torture you want and I'll pick the best ones and fit them in. You can just write the tortures in the reviews, but if you don't want to then here's my e-mail. I hope I don't offend any Lockhart/Pettigrew fans but at least this way I won't go overboard or at least am doing something interesting a reviewer has comeup with.
Thank you's:
Lao-chan- Maybe I should bug you to be my beta, and are you certain I am me and I am know you?
Deity - yay! I hope this was fast enough.
Cynical Slytherin - I dunno about him not belonging in Ravenclaw but the Hat agrees with you, so what do I know! ^_____^
Lassy D - I agree with you on Ravenclaw but we were outvoted and hey, Slytherin's not that bad. As for future/past Harry they are linked and are one at the point of him being caught in a _______ event in fifth year. Until that point we may get flashbacks of Boy-Who-Lived Harry and many confusing and twisted things thrown in as more of a subplot to what will happen to this Harry in fifth year. I hope this answers your questions and if it didn't then you'll have to wait and see, as well I apologize for leaving that hanging, but it just is not time to reveal all yet.
Bai Bai! Please Read & Review!