Authors Note: I am completely new to all of this so please review and let me know how I am doing. Thanks!
Disclaimer: The wonderful world of Harry Potter, sadly, doesn't belong to me. HP and the other characters are property of JK Rowling!
Chapter 1
"Abbot, Alexis"
Hannah Abbot's little sister stepped up to the Sorting Hat and placed the very famous hat on her head. She was shaking horridly, but looked very hopeful. The hat had barely covered her long blonde hair when it shouted HUFFLEPUFF! She pulled the hat off, her eyes twinkling, and ran into her sister's arms. She was beaming with excitement because she was in the house she wanted.
"Batson, Dennis"
They were just on their second person and Hermione was already becoming very restless. She was very hungry since the Hogwarts Express left late today because Neville's toad was lost again and the whole bus was looking for it. Finally, after a long period of time, the hat yelled "GRYFFINDOR!"
"Billups, Jennifer"
"RAVENCLAW" came almost instantly. Jennifer gave a broad smile while the Ravenclaw's cheered loudly.
The list seemed to continue forever. There were a lot of 1st years this year for some reason. Finally, after "Willis, Amanda" was sorted into "GRYFFINDOR!", the list was done. Professor Dumbledore stood up almost instantly and said the feast could then begin. With a clap of his hands, the food appeared and everyone dug in.
Although Hermoine desperately wanted to talk to her friends, she wanted to eat at that moment more. For once, almost the whole Great Hall was silent and were busy eating. Soon, everyone was done. In fact, they ate in record time. You could definitely tell they were hungry. When everyone started talking, Dumbledore stood up and cleared his throat. Everyone turned their attention to him.
"Welcome back to Hogwarts everyone! I trust you had a wonderful break and are ready to get back to work. But before you get too depressed about the work, I have a surprise for you: We are going to be have a Welcome Back dance in two weeks. 1st through 7th years are invited. There will be further information to come. That is all. Prefects, please lead your House Members to their Common Room."
Ron and Hermoine stood up, telling Harry they would see him in the Common Room, and went to the head of the table.
"Attention!" Hermoine said. "Everyone, fall into line behind us and don't stray." She flashed a smile at everyone as they followed behind. Harry, Ginny, and Neville walked to the Common Room together, talking about the Dance. You could definitely tell that Ginny wanted to go with Harry, but he wasn't so excited. He really wanted to ask someone very special...