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a/n I guess that I had a lot of typos in the last chap. Oh well this one'll be better.

Tai felt more than nervous. It had just occurred to her that she might be separated from her newly made friends. She let none of this show on her face, of course, but flounced her hair a little. It was a nervous habit she had developed during modeling, waiting for her turn to go on. She had a funny feeling that this "sorting" would have a much greater effect on her then any modeling show she ever took part in. Even the one that determined that she was the image of the normal kid. Suddenly this Professor McGonagall said "follow me please," and with a look at James and Sirius who were trying and failing to look innocent "and behave your selves". Tai followed Prof. McGonagall to her destiny. Without thinking, she assumed her modeling walk, the cat walk it was called, it wasn't that different from her normal walk, but she felt herself assuming it just the same. Must be nerves, she thought. As they walked out of the doors into an amazing hall, she unconsciously assumed her modeling smile. When they reached the end of their walk, it was all she could do not to turn in a slow circle. As they stood in a line waiting for the sorting to begin, her smile never faded. She could feel many peoples eyes on her. But, differently than her fellow first years, who were feeling rather embarrassed, she loved it. She stood proudly, beaming. She came to herself as the a large brim opened. She realized how she might miss modeling. How she was so good at it, that it was second nature. As the hat burst into song, she remembered the stress, the tension, and all thoughts of missing modeling flew out of her head.

I see the stares of wonderment

You all look at me

Wondering how something as magical as me

Could not be pretty.

But always remember that it's inside that counts.

You know that's the way ravenclaws are.

They study hard and ace their tests,

That's whats important to them.

In Hufflepuff friends are valued,

They love each other it's true.

In Slytherin,

Beauty is valued,

As well as intelligence.

You matter most to yourself,

And don't often make amends.

In Gryffindor, if you are loyal,

True to your friends, but wise in choosing,

You will belong, but make it clear that recklessness

Is desiring.

So lets get this sorting started!