Okay, originally I was just going to have everyone (well the characters that were submitted, and JKR's characters.) but I decided to get the chapter out so that we can move onto sum more fun stuff, I'm just gonna have Sirius, Remus, James, and Lily, then if I can think of more fun stuff later, I will have the other characters

Disclaimer: You know the drill, having seen it in many other fanfics... nothing belongs to me, except for a few characters and the plot; the rest belongs to JKR, one of the people who reviewed, or a singer/band that I decided to 'borrow' the music from. (Though the music factor will be decided on how brain dead I manage to get while writing this chapter.)

Thorns by Faerielights

Chapter 9: Conversations With a Hat

Last Chapter: I don't really feel the need to put anything here, they're at Hogwarts, and this is the conversations they hold with the Sorting Hat

Black, Sirius

'Ickis and Fungus, He's not a virus.' Sirius sang in his head as the hat was dropped on him, covering his eyes.

' Well what do we have here?' a voice said into his ear.

'I'm singing a song that I heard today. I forget the rest of it, but it's a good song' Sirius thought back. 'Wait a second, who are you?' (A/N: yep, Sirius is a bright one there.)

'Let's see, what do we have in this head of yours. a lot of smarts, that's good for Ravenclaw, but you're too loud and rambunctious for their tastes. Can be sly and cunning, which points to Slytherin, but you're too nice for them.'

'Damn straight! Those Slytherins are a bunch of pompous-'

'Language Mr. Black. Hmm, you obviously are too brash (dunno if that's the right word...) for Hufflepuff. I know where I'll put you; it'll come in handy too, as you're destined for helping out a friend in need, and helping the important ones in the future as well. So there you have it, you'll be put in GRYFFINDOR!' (A/N: yea, we all know that hat shouts out the house.)

Evans, Lily

'Ah, here you are! I've been wondering when you would come to this school' said a voice into Lily's ear, making her jump.

'Sorry, but who are you? And what do you mean?'

'Lily, I am the sorting hat. I wish I could tell you all of what I mean, but that wouldn't go over well. Just trust me when I say be careful around rats. Sorry I can't tell you what that means either' the hat whispered, sensing Lily's next question. 'Let's see, we have to be very careful as to where we put you, for you will be a great help in the future. Hmmm. you're very loyal, but Hufflepuff doesn't exactly suit you. Intelligent too, but you don't like studying too much so Ravenclaw isn't for you either. Muggle- born, so Slytherin is out, leaving us with Gryffindor. Yes, I do believe Gryffindor will suit you well, you're very brave, which you'll need in the years to come, so let us finish this conversation by saying GRYFFINDOR!'

'Umm good-bye then Mr.. uh hat?'

'Good-bye Lily.'

Lupin, Remus

'Ook, we're trying on a hat that yells, nothing weird about that' Remus thought. He heard chuckling in his ear.

'Well, Mr. Lupin it is nice to finally have met you as Dumbledore and Cherrie have been talking about your arrival making plans for your condition and what-not'

'You won't tell anyone will you? I mean, no one is supposed to know about that!' the panic was evident even in his thoughts.

'Calm down now, I won't tell anyone, your ailment will bring some good fortune to you, though it may bring some pain too (A/N: ooh it rhymes.) now let's see we need to figure out where to place you. What was that?'

'I said, what do you mean my "ailment" will bring me some good fortune, it never has before'

'That will reveal itself all in good time. Now let's see, Hufflepuff will not be good, as you have faced too much in your short years to be one of them, Ravenclaw won't really suit you either, because too much time will be taken away from studies, and I do believe that you would like to join your other friends and cousins, am I correct?'

'Yes sir, you are, are you a sir?'

'Don't worry about what to call me, and your house will be GRYFFINDOR!'

Potter, James

'Ah, I see we have our future stag with us. Now I know where to put you without a doubt, but I'd like to have a little chat with you first.'

'Umm. Okay?' James hesitated to answer.

'Now you will be going into your house for several reasons, one being because it's in your blood, another being because we try not to separate soul mates, and the last one being that your help will be direly needed in a few years in your house.'

'Am I allowed to ask for some clarification on those reasons?'

'Well, you can, however, I am not at liberty to say anymore, so let's get you off into your house, shall we?'

'Okay'

'GRYFFINDOR!'

A/N: I apologize for this chapter being so crappy, but I just wanted to get it out of the way. Please forgive me, and please review!