Katie, Christian and Bonnie
"Paladin Katie," Crio called out next.
Katie, the young woman with pale blonde hair and glasses, gladly stepped forward. "I wonder what I'm in for," she thought to herself. She sat down, and the Sorting Hat was placed on her head. It almost pushed her glasses down her nose.
"Ha!" the Sorting Hat exclaimed, "This is surely someone who would stick out like a sore thumb in Hogwarts, or in Everealm. You are a person some people refer to as a nerd, someone who loves books, pop culture, and studying, basically, but without a lot of athleticism. You have also described yourself before as being curious, clever, and corny."
"That's right," confirmed Katie, "Your point being?"
"Well, you remind me of a certain other girl with pale blonde hair and many unique eccentric qualities," explained the Hat. "She was sorted into Ravenclaw, because of her uniqueness and her talent with creativity."
"You must be talking about Luna Lovegood," said Katie, "I love her! She's Harry Potter's best friend."
"I don't know how you figured that out," mused the Hat, "But now that you know it, you might as well learn your house right now. RAVENCLAW!"
Katie grinned as more clapping ensued and she stepped down from the chair.
"Looks like we have something in common, girl," said Adria.
"Yeah, looks like," agreed Katie.
"Paladin Christian," Crio called on.
The young man with long hair walked to the chair next, sat down, and accepted the Sorting Hat.
"Well, now," it said, "You certainly long to be a hero, and I know you have both the Gryffindor bravery and the Ravenclaw wit to be one. However, I also sense that you are a man who will stop at nothing to see that he becomes the best, even if it means temporarily sacrificing a few virtues. So I think you should be…"
Christian held his breath.
"SLYTHERIN!"
Christian was pretty surprised, of course, and so were the others, but they still applauded him. He stepped down and quietly thought about his sorting.
"Interesting that we're both part of the same fraternity, ain't it, buddy?" Shondo interrupted his thoughts.
Christian shook his head. "Oh yeah, yeah, of course," he replied, not sure what Shondo meant by that.
"Paladin Bonnie!"
Bonnie, one of the most spirited Paladins, walked up to the chair and put on the Hat.
"Hmm," the Hat deliberated on her, "You are very loyal, I'll hand you that. And you make a good friend to anybody you may bond with, too. Those are traits of a Hufflepuff."
Bonnie smiled uncertainly.
"Then again," the Hat continued, "You also have the courageous spirit of a great hero, yet you don't purposely go looking for greatness, so it wouldn't be fitting for you to be a Slytherin."
Bonnie smiled more widely.
"Not especially clever, either, although you are creative with your made-up songs. Well… I say, in your case… GRYFFINDOR!"
Everyone cheered loudly as Bonnie's smile went as wide as it was capable. Evidently, she was proud and happy to be in the most heroic Hogwarts house.
"If I was excited about coming to Everealm before," she said aloud, "I really am now!"
To be continued...
