When my name was called all eyes focused on me and the Great Hall went silent. Katie and Oliver were at the Gryffindor table with their fingers crossed hoping I would be with them. Oliver looked like he was ready to sell his soul to the devil. Cedric just looked entranced. The Ravenclaws and Slytherins paid little attention.
"So Potter has finally arrived."
'Did you just talk to me?' I asked the hat.
"Yes. Hmmmm… Not as bright as your mother…. Definitely not Ravenclaw."
'Three houses left. No Slytherin.'
"Not as dedicated as your father… No Hufflepuff' the hat said in an arrogant tone. Cedric looked crestfallen. I was a bit disappointed.
"Slytherin or Gryffindor? Cunning and brave are you. You would do mighty well in Slytherin…"
'No! I want to be in Gryffindor!'
"You are destined for great things. Why not be in the best house?" the hat was trying to manipulate me, but I would not fall into his trap.
'No I would never be caught dead…'
"Ohhh… you want to be with that Scottish hottie don't you. That's why you also wanted to be in Hufflepuff. And you like that Bell girl also don't you… Better be Gryffindor!" the hat bellowed.
Katie and Oliver were happy, Oliver looked like a kid in a candy store.