Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters and I lay claim to all new characters, such as Michele Kelly, Alex James, and Justin Johnson.
Sorting and Relief"Arthur, Elizabeth," rang Professor Granger's voice. A blonde girl went up to the stool the Professor had set down and sat on it. Professor Granger lowered the ancient hat on to her head and it came to life.
"Ravenclaw!" it bellowed and Elizabeth Arthur walked over to a table where there was a crowd cheering and so it went on.
"Gardener, Warren," called Professor Granger.
Almost immediately the hat bellowed, "Slytherin!" and Warren, looking pleased with himself, walked over to a table bedecked in silver and green.
Shortly after came "James, Alexander" at which Michele and Justin snickered and received death glares from Alex.
The hat bellowed "Gryffindor!" and he went to a table of red and gold.
Soon after came "Johnson, Justin" and immediately came "Gryffindor!". At this point Michele was becoming nervous, hoping to be put in Gryffindor where she had friends. More strongly hoping not to be put in Slytherin.
"Jones, Lee," rang through the hall and a tall boy went up and was put into Hufflepuff.
Then came the moment. "Kelly, Michele,".
Michele went up and sat on the stool. Then something happened, the hat was asking her questions, IN HER HEAD! The hat said she was smart but courageous, kind but ambitious. Finally, the hat chose "Gryffindor!".
Michele let out a great sigh of relief and walked over to side beside Alex and Justin.
5 minutes later…
"That was close," said Michele.
"Why do you say that?" asked Justin.
"The Sorting Hat considered each of the hoses in my case, but it said my courage and intelligence prevailed over my other traits. Then it conflicted between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor. Then, finally, it chose Gryffindor, thank Merlin."
