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Chapter 5- The Sorting

It was dark by the time the train stopped. It was raining a little, but it didn't bother me. A huge man began calling out "Firs' years follow me!" The four of us followed the group down a slope to a lake. We managed to get a boat to ourselves and when everyone was settled the boats began to move.

I heard James and Sirius whispering excitedly and smiled back at them, when I turned around I saw Hogwarts. It was more magnificent than I had ever imagined, the pictures in Hogwarts: A History didn't give it justice.

When the trip ended, I seemed to come out of some trance. I got out of the boat, minding my robes so I wouldn't trip and followed the others. At that point the man left and a frail looking woman met us.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. In a few moments you will enter the Great Hall. But before you are to sit, you must be sorted into 1 of 4 houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin. Now, I must say that your house will be like your family; victory will be awarded with points, rule breaking will take them away. Understood?" Everyone nodded, "Good, now if you'll follow me."

The doors opened on their own accord and the woman led us all across the hall to the front was a long table, holding all the adults. The woman took a list from her robes,

"When I call your name, please come up to the stool and place the hat on your head. Acentra, Jenna,"

I didn't really pay attention until Sirius was called. When he was put into Gryffindor, I set my mind. I wanted to be in Gryffindor.

My name was finally called after Ludan, Leslie was sorted into Ravenclaw. I walked slowly to the chair, feeling more self conscience that I ever had. I sat down as the hat was placed on my head. It fell over my eyes and a voice began speaking quietly in my ear.

"Ah, yes, I've heard about you. You certainly wish to prove yourself, yet you are considerably loyal to your family. And quite a brain, but your courage is unsurpassed. Having to deal with that...yes, yes, I know where to put you... GRYFFINDOR!!!"

I made towards the table, beaming. I sat opposite Sirius, who smiled broadly. Both Peter and James were sorted into Gryffindor, which made me all the more happy.

After Zackary, Jason was sorted into Hufflepuff, Dumbledore stood. "Welcome to everyone! Before we dig into this excellent meal, I must announce that this year a tree called The Whomping Willow has been planted. I must impress to everyone that The Whomping Willow is very dangerous and I suggest caution if you ever come across it. Now! On with dinner!" When Dumbledore sat, food magically appeared.

I smiled at Dumbledore, he winked at me before tucking into the food around him. After dinner and a plentiful dessert, a prefect named Tristan Mann showed us to the Gryffindor Tower and gave us the password (Flutterby).

When we got up to our dormitory, which already had all of out stuff there, the four of us climbed into our pajamas, too tired to do anything else other than mutter "Good Night".

I tried to make McGonagall's speech as original as I could, but wanted it to be somewhat like to the books. Also If anything in this chapter or the others sounds anything like your own story, please tell me! I'm not sure if this came from my head or my memory. Any way. Please review!!