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Chapter Three

We are about five minutes away from arriving at Hogwarts. Everyone is really nervous, even Lori isn't talking. But I have a feeling that is temporary.

"Attention students! We have now arrived at our destination. Please exit the train in an orderly manner. Your belongings will be placed in your dormitory for you."

Of course Lori couldn't be quiet for more than a minute. "Oh my gosh I can't believe we are actually here!"

"I know, it's kind of scary, the castle I mean." I said shivering because we were outside now and it was cold. A scary looking man introduced himself as Hagrid and told us to get in the boats that will take us across the lake to the castle. I ended up in a boat with Lori and twins named Parvati and Padma. Lori, as always was asking bunches of questions. We finally reached the castle.

We stepped inside and were about to enter the Great Hall. But before we did we received a lecture from a woman who said she was Professor McGonagall.

"You will be sorted into the houses Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw. After you are sorted you take a seat at the table of your house." She said.

Then we entered the most beautiful dining room I have ever seen. Lori's last name started with an A so she was sorted first.

After about half a minute she was sorted into "RAVENCLAW!"

On her way to the Ravenclaw table Lori wished me good luck. Then she ran to the table and started talking so fast I bet people couldn't understand her. Then I started wondering what house I'll be put into. More people were sorted and soon my name was called. Harry Potter wasn't sorted yet so I didn't know what house to wish for. The hat was put on my head and I decided to clear my mind.

After 20 seconds and counting I was sorted into "RAVENCLAW!"

Lori was screaming and clapping loudest of any of the Ravenclaws. I took a seat next to Lori and while she was talking I was waiting for Harry potter's name to be called. And after a few more people it was.

"Potter, Harry!" That's when things got quiet.

Harry Potter walked over to the stool and put the hat on his head. I was holding my breath hoping for Ravenclaw but was disappointed when the hat called out "GRYFFINDOR!". Harry went over to the table and sat next to the same red head that was on the train with him.

After the sorting Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster, made a speech. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! Lets make this year a good one by enforcing some new rules. The third floor is off limits! And also, some people, not mentioning any names because it is not necessary, should not play any pranks on the first years this year.

I heard Lori mentioning that the pranksters are probably Fred and George Weasley, the famous Hogwarts troublemakers.

Dumbledore continued, "Now please enjoy the feast." After he said this, more food than I have ever seen in my life appeared in front of me and the other students. Even Lori took a break from talking to eat some food. It was probably the tastiest food I have ever eaten. I wonder who prepares it?

After dessert was served and eaten the prefects were asked to take everyone up to the common rooms and dormitories. The password to get passed the portrait was "transfiguration". Lori and I went up the girls' dormitory and picked out the beds closest to the window. Then we fell fast asleep.