Summery: Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban when Harry was five years old. They lived hidden from the wizarding world. Now Harry is fifteen.

On the Run

Chapter Fifteen

Sorting Ceremony

Entering the Great Hall the first thing Harry noticed was how big it was. It was large enough to fit hundreds of students. Possible more. Harry had to blink a few times when he saw the ceiling of the Great Hall. It looked like there was no roof top at all.

Remus noticed his look. "Its charmed to look like the sky." He explained.

Now that they were almost standing in the middle of the stage, where the teachers seemed to eat, Harry noticed how many students there were. All of them were looking in his direction. When they had entered the Great Hall, there had been a lot of noise coming from the students. But it was silent right now. Harry thought that if he tried the saying of 'It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop,' he'd prove it right.

He hated being stared at. He hated all these kids staring at him. Sirius had told him of how the sorting ceremony worked. He remembered thinking he'd hate going through that. We'll looked like he was right. He didn't like this one bit.

Finally Headmaster Dumbledore cleared his throat getting every ones attention.

"We have a new student entering Hogwarts, this evening. I promise this won't take long." Dumbledore said smiling. "You may get to your meals afterward." And with that he walked over to the teachers table and took his seat.

A very stern looking woman stood from her seat and picked up a stool with an old hat on it and carried it to where Harry was standing. 'So that must be the sorting hat.' Harry thought. The stern looking woman placed it next to Harry.

"If you'll take a seat Mr. Potter, we can begin you're sorting." Harry heard a collective gasp from the students, and he blushed. He was aware of the story surrounding himself. Sirius didn't keep too much from him. And Sirius always wanted him to be prepared if he ever, for some reason, ventured into the wizarding world.

Harry nodded and sat down on the stool. A moment later the hat was placed on his head. It was so big it fell over his eyes, and he couldn't see the Great hall anymore.

A voice made him freeze.

'So, you're the famous Harry Potter? The voice said. Harry was shocked because the voice sounded as though it were inside his head.

'Finally here for your sorting ceremony.' The voice spoke again.

'So, where to put you?'

'You'd do well in most every house. I see, you have courage, you are loyal, not a bad mind either. You also exhibit Slytherin qualities. Though, I suppose that comes from the life you've lived.'

'You don't really have a preference, do you?' The hat asked.

'Not Really.' Harry thought.

'Though you are leaning toward Gryffindor.' The hat said after a moment. 'Because you're parents were there? The hat paused a moment. 'Personally, I think you'd do well in Slytherin, but…' The hat paused for the second time.

'GRYFFINDOR!" The Hat yelled.

A moment later the hat was lifted and Harry heard cheers coming from the students, and a few teachers. He blinked as his eyes adjusted to the sudden light.

Getting up he sat at an open space at the Gryffindor table. Many students were staring at him. Many started introducing themselves and shaking his hand.

Finally, much to Harry's relief, Headmaster Dumbledore stood up to make announcements.

"Congratulates Gryffindor, on a new house mate." Dumbledore said smiling. "Now let's begin the feast!"

And with that food appeared.

Harry had to ask several of his house mates what the food was. He didn't recognize most of it because he'd spent most of his life out of the country.

Harry was overwhelmed by all of the kids asking questions like 'You've lived with Sirius Black, Haven't you?' and 'Do you really have the scar?' and many more.

He did in fact have the lightning shaped scar, but it was hidden by make up. Sirius had taught him to put concealer over it since he was very young.

End of Chapter Fifteen

A/N: Thank you for reading. Sorry this chapter is so short. I was a bit conflicted as far as what house I wanted Harry in. And I don't really know if he will stay there. I decided to place him in Gryffindor because I want him to meet the Weasley family. We can't have Harry Potter with out the Weasleys and Hermione, can we? Thank you for all the reviews, so far! Please REVIEW!