Chapter 8: The Houses
The WSFF students continued to stride in. Some looked nervous, some looked excited, and some were looking around the Great Hall. Especially the younger ones.
The group of American students then broke off into four groups. First years, and the other three houses. The Hogwarts first years and the WSFF first years were in two different groups. Dumbledore spoke again.
"As to be polite, we will be good hosts and let our WSFF students attend their houses first."
Professor McGonagall walked towards the stool where the Sorting Hat usually sat. Instead, a purple mist seemed to appear from the chair. The Hogwarts students were staring at the mist, not knowing what was happening. Harry cut his eyes to the side and noticed some American students either looking his way or searching around him. He knew they were trying to get a good look at him. Harry expected that.
The purple mist seemed shape into a mid-sized shape of a woman. The mist then exploded into the air and there stood a genie. She was sitting there in a purple and pink outfit with her legs crossed. All the males seemed to be fixed on her. She was beautiful with ebony black hair.
"Please welcome," started Dumbledore again. "The Sorting Genie from WSFF."
Another applaud rolled through and the Genie bowed. She sat up and a microphone appeared in her hand. It seemed to be the same tradition for every sorting figure. She was going to start a song.
"Ladies and Gentlemen,
Boys and Girls of all ages.
I am here to tell of the three houses,
They all have a statement.
The Neroes are here to study and have a plan for the future already
Always prepared, and brave, Neroes are always ready
The Sapphires are wise and have advice
But interfere with studies and it will not be nice
The Legionnaires are tricky and use it for advantage
Very nice at dueling and are known for causing great damage.
The Houses of WSFF will choose you fate
Let's begin the sorting
Because I cannot wait."
The Great Hall erupted with clapping again. The genie had a beautiful voice. Harry could see a smile on Professor McGonagall's face.
The Genie walked behind the chair and Professor McGonagall pulled out a scroll for the American students.
"Bridges, Barry."
A young light skinned student walked up to the stool and took a seat on the stool. The genie put her index fingers on the students dome and the mist appeared over her heads. The mist clearly printed the words,
SAPPHIRE!
The middle table with American students started to clap as the young man made his way down towards the table.
The selections continued and ended with "Williams, Jessica" going to,
NERO!
Right afterthe first year Hogwarts studentswere called, Ron turned directly towards the front of the table waiting for food to come.
"Now," pronounced Dumbledore. "Let's feast!"
All the food suddenly appeared in front of all students, surprising a few first years.