A/N: sorry this took so long to up date my computer is complete crap. I just got it working and I
hope I can keep it that way but I have the worst luck. Well I hope you like this chapter.
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Harry Potter dose not belong to me.
When they got to the station someone was calling for the First years, when Harry turned he
saw the biggest man he ever saw! This must be Hagrid. Harry thought. But he's much bigger then I
imagined. Sirius had told him about the half-giant.
"Over here firs' years! Over here." Called the giant man. When he looked down he noticed Harry
and smiled. Then ushered the kids into the boats. Harry, Ron and Hermione got into one boat. As
they sailed across the lake they got there first look at Hogwarts. It was breathtaking, Harry couldn't
believe he was finally here. When they got inside the castle they were met by a stern looking witch
who introduced her self as Professor McGonagall. She told them all about the four houses
(Gryffindor, Huffepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin) and about house points and such.
As they waited for the sorting to start, a kid with very blond hair came up besides Harry. "So, you
Harry Potter eh? Well I'm Draco Malfoy, I'm going to be in Slytherin of course, think you will be
to? You couldn't very well be my friend if you weren't. Well, maybe Ravenclaw, we'll have to see."
"Actually I was hoping for Gryffindor." stated Harry.
Malfoy looked appalled. "Gryffindor, you can't be serious." "Butt out Malfoy, leave Harry alone."
Malfoy turned to look at the voice behind him. "Ah, another Weasley? How many children did you
mother have?" he turned back to Harry "you don't want to go making friends with his sort." Harry looked back at him coldly. "I think capable of choosing my own friends
thank you." With that Malfoy huffed and stomped back over to his friends/bodyguards.
Finally they entered the Great Hall for the Sorting. Sirius and Remus had never told him what the
sorting was no matter how many times he asked, they said he find out when he got there. As they
walked towards the front of the hall Harry saw a stool with an old pointed wizards hat sitting on it.
When every one finally settled in front of the stool everyone stopped talking, then with out warring
the Hat started talking! Actually it was singing!
"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat then me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!"
So the Sorting began. One by one McGonagall called them up to try the hat on. And one by one the
kids were sorted into the different houses. Both Hermione and Ron were put in Gryffindor- Ron was
clearly relived that he hadn't broken tradition. Finally Harry was called.
"Potter, Harry!" then every body started whispering.
"Harry Potter! THE Harry Potter!"
"Wow I can't believe he's here!"
"Do you see his scar? Oh, I saw it! I saw it!"
Harry nervously approached the hat, he sat on the stool and Mcgonagall put the hat on his head.
"Hmm," said a small voice in his ear, making him jump slightly. "Difficult. Very difficult. Plenty of
courage, I see. Not a bad mind either. There's talent ,oh my goodness, yes – and a nice thirst to
prove yourself, now that's interesting . . . . So where shall I put you?"
Harry started chanting Not Slytherin, Not Slytherin in his head. "Not Slytherin, eh? You could be
great you know? Oh well, better put you in –– GRYFFINDOR!" Harry smiled as he jumped of the
stool and ran to his friends. He was getting the loudest cheer yet, and the Weasley twins were
making the most noise. Harry was completely happy as he watched the rest of the sorting. And
everyone laughed as Neville Longbottem –– Gryffindor — was so happy he ran to the table with the
Hat still on his head! After the sorting was done the fabulous Welcome Feast began.
During the Feast Harry looked up at the teachers table and noticed something he hadn't before. It
was Snape! His Dad and Remus had told him stories about him! He couldn't wait to owl them about
this, though his dad would probably freak and then try to prank the Professor. When they all had
eaten so much that they could not eat any more they went of to bed, dreaming about the classes they would start in the morning.
