A/N: Welcome to the third chapter of It's a Whole New World We Live In. This one has taken me a while to complete as I struggled a bit with the song but I believe that it worked out alright. Now I know it may not be a super awesome one but considering as I don't really know how to do sonnets and poems that well I think it came out alright. As per usual comment on whether you find any spelling mistakes or other mistakes throughout the chapters. R&R and enjoy.

Disclaimer: As this is an important part in any harry potter fan fic I do not own harry potter just Carson Conwell and the other OC's.

As found on the mirror of Erised.Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi also known as I show not your face but your hearts desire

Chapter 3: The Hats Tidings and Tales

Everyone was talking animatedly with one another guessing what houses they would be in what the classes would be like when suddenly four ghosts popped out of nowhere. "Ah" A girl screamed as one of the ghosts went through her.

"Oh I am so sorry. Please forgive my clumsiness my name is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington at your service. Resident house ghost of Gryffindor, I take it that you are all new students?" Some of the students nervously nodded their head. "Well I hope you find your stay here at Hogwarts enjoyable, but we four really must be off as we need to get ready for our arrivals to the feast." With that the four ghosts left leaving everyone perplexed.

Headmistress Mcgonagall came back. "They are ready for you follow me." With that she turned on her heels and everyone followed her as the doors swung open revealing a huge room which held what seemed the entire schooling body. Carson was looking everywhere it was just so mind blowing. Looking up he gasped nudging both Sirius and Simone next to him. "Look up" he said. They were just as amazed at the surroundings they found themselves in. All the first years were. It was like one of those field days that Carson used to go to when he went to a muggle school. His mum always wanted him to learn the basics of what muggles could teach.

As they were heading to the teachers table Carson noticed a lone hat sitting on a stool. The hat looked so withered and had patches all over it. His mother had told him something about the hat how it determined what house you would be in. All the students came to a stop and looked expectantly towards the hat like something was going to happen. Suddenly a tear could be seen in the hat and the hat started singing?

Once many years ago

There was a war for survival

Where many had to be let go

And all had a rival

This bloody war

That was fought by all

Caused a need for revival

There was a boy called Harry

Who became the chosen one

He beat Voldemort in a tarry

Once the deed was done

Evil was undone

And thus freedom now reigned

But now a task I must do

To divide you into quarters

A house stands for each of you

And I'm the best of all sorters

Now's the time to put you in your place

Where your qualities lie true

Here I'll give you a little taste

Of what's in store for you

Perhaps you'll go to Gryffindor

Where dwell the brave and daring

Or make your way in Hufflepuff

Hardworking, just and caring

You might be fit for Slytherin

Where cunning is admired

Or find your home in Ravenclaw

Where wisdom is inspired

Just put me on

And sing along

To the sorting hats new song.

The entire room broke out in applause. Carson and the other two couldn't help, but join in it was quite impressive. "So Sirius what's it like having your dad in a song?" questioned Carson.

"I am soo going to tell dad as soon as I can. He'll just love been appreciated by that hat. Though I'm not sure how well he'll take the fact that the hat actually sang a song about him." Shrugging his shoulders he looked to the Headmistress.

"When I call your names I would like each of you to come forth and put the hat on your head." Professor Mcgonagall instructed.

"Andreas, Caldor" A small unkempt looking boy walked forward and placed the hat on his head.

There was a moment's pause and the hat shouted out "RAVENCLAW!" The table furthest to the right started applauding as Caldor Andreas joined them.

Another three names were called then "Conwell, Carson"

Carson started walking towards the sorting hat a million thoughts running through his head. He picked it up and turned to everyone and plopped the hat on his head and was instantly put into a world of blackness. Then a voice was sounded in his head. "Hmm you're a tough choice you definitely won't be an easy one. You are a strong minded person and head strong. You go into situations headlong and are often rash. You can insult people without realising it until it's too late. I'd say that you would either be a Gryffindor or a Slytherin. But when I look down deep I see that your heart is true and you wish to help those that are weaker than you or cannot defend themselves. So I believe that I will put you in GRYFFINDOR!" The last word was shouted so everyone could hear it. "Good luck Carson Conwell." Carson took the hat off and headed to the table to the left of Ravenclaw.

More names were called out and then it was Simone's turn "Fletcher, Simone." Professor Mcgonagall called out. She was very timid about sitting in front of the entire school but she was determined to see this through to the end. Simone sat on the stool and put the sorting hat on her head.

She then heard a voice talking to her. "Amazing, I have never seen anyone with such a talented mind before. You would do extremely well in Ravenclaw. However I see that you don't believe that knowledge is everything and that trust, friendship and loyalty are the more important qualities. That is a very Hufflepuff view on life, but you are too adventurous even if you are timid and shy. I believe that when you grow out of this timidness and overcome your quiet nature you will be able to show true courage and strength which is why I believe that the best house for you is GRYFFINDOR!" Simone felt so happy she had done it. "Don't forget dear Simone to keep your friends close and your enemies closer." A little bit confused by what the hat had just said she took it off and found a seat next to Carson.

"Hart, Terry" Mcgonagall called forth.

A boy strode up confidently to the sorting hat and then tripped earning many laughs from everyone. Madly flushing the boy quickly put on the hat and the hat called out "SLYTHERIN!" The table furthest to the left let out a massive cheer as Terry Hart joined them.

"Leon, Yolan."

A tubby looking boy walked forwards and placed the hat on his hat and it decreed him Hufflepuff.

Four more students came. Two went in Ravenclaw and the other two in Hufflepuff.

Silvan Malfoy was called and immediately put into Slytherin.

Then came Sirius's turn. "Potter, Sirius." Sirius strode forward and elegantly put the hat on himself like he was knighting himself king.

"A potter is it," The hat began "Your other siblings were all put in Gryffindor however you like your father have a lot of potential in the Slytherin house. However unlike your father you really don't mind which house you are put in which means I will now have to choose through your traits. You're a brave and courageous boy which seems to run in the blood of the Potter's. However you are a very sly person and have great potential to slither your way out of trouble. This is a great reason as to why you should be in the Slytherin house. I must say though you are so much harder than your father. It seems that the traits of the Slytherin house balance out the traits of the Gryffindor house which leaves me no choice but to let you decide. However choose wisely because whichever house you go in will dictate how you spend the rest of your life and what kind of friends you will have." Sirius thought about it seriously. He knew that he would do well in Slytherin however by choosing that house it would be harder to see his new found friends. He then thought back to the sorting hat and thought. I wish to go with my new found friends in Gryffindor. Please. "Alright than as you wish." The hat then shouted "GRYFFINDOR!"

Everyone at the Gryffindor table applauded Sirius. "Remember young Sirius that your choices dictate your path." Sirius ran to the Gryffindor table and sat a long side Carson. Many more students came becoming sorted into the different houses. Gryffindor also received two more boys and girls by the name of Trent Prichard and Cameron Stint. The two girls were called Sarah Orion and Bianca Owens the girl who screamed beforehand.

With the sorting completed professor Mcgonagall addressed the hall. "Thank you all for waiting so patiently. No without further ado. Let the feast begin."

Suddenly food of all kinds was placed on the plates in front of them. Every kind of meat you could thing off. Mountains of potatoes, tankards of juice, sauces of every kind, pastas, rice and so much more that Carson couldn't even think about been able to eat for there was so much. He quickly dug in to some chicken and conversation started striking up amongst everyone. There was another squeal from Bianca as once again Sir Nicholas popped out of nowhere this time deciding to sit next to her. "And so we meet again how do you do?" All the first years got over the shock of the ghosts and their conversation started again.

Sarah leaned into Sirius and said "Are you seriously Harry Potter's son?" Both Sirius and Carson looked at each other and smiled.

"Ah my dear Sarah I believe it is? I think very soon you'll come to know that no matter how many times someone asks me I will always be Sirius, but for the record yes I am his son." They all laughed at this. It seemed like all the new Gryffindor's were going to get along quite nicely.

Just as Harry was about to take a bite out of one of his chicken drumsticks it vanished. "Hey!" he exclaimed "What's going on" The answer was immediately replied to as deserts were formed in front of him and his mouth started watering. Ice cream flavours of colours and flavours he had never seen before were in front of him along will chocolate fondue with so many different types of fruits and lollies that could be dipped inside. "I think I can get used to this," and immediately dove for some of the fondue.

After everyone had their fair share, the plates once again were cleared and Professor Mcgonagall stood. "Before we all head off to our house dormitories I would like to make a few announcements. First years please note that our caretaker Mr Flinch asked me to warn you that the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds, anyone found going in there will be severely punished. Also I would like to announce some staffing changes. Our Defence against the Dark Arts teacher has finally resigned so that he may spend time with his family. His place will now be taken by recently named auror Professor Lupin who I hope will be able to help you all with your work.

"I would also like to announce that there will be a change to a few of the rooms in this school. It has come to my attention that last year a student left a fake classroom and door on the 4th floor near the left wing of the school and other places throughout the castle. While in there students are allowed to contact one other person. If for any reason you find yourself trapped in that room you must wait for someone else which is why it is advised that you call upon someone as soon as possible. You will then be able to be released after you meet the requirements of the room. In the beginning they were planned to come down immediately however we have decided that they will stay as they can form bonds between people and you can learn a lot from one another. That is all now would the heads of houses please show the first years to their dormitories. Thank you."

There was a scraping of many chairs as everyone got up to head to their dormitories. The Great Hall became a loud buzz, but surprisingly over the noise Carson heard the sounds of the Gryffindor head boy and girl and led Sirius and Simone to them. They were forced to walk up what seemed to be a mountain of stairs and by the time they got to the entrance they were as tired as anything. The head girl whose name was Natalie Weasley told them the password was 'Serised mouth.' Everyone clambered in Carson struggled to lift his feet up and only just managed to do so.

Natalie told them the basic rules of the common room and let them be as she headed to her dormitory. "Have a good sleep Simone." Carson called sleepily. She nodded back to them and headed to her room equally as tired as everyone else as the excitement of the day started to wear on. Carson and Sirius headed up to their room and went inside to see four four-poster beds arranged around the room. "How about we get to know each other tomorrow morning when we can actually talk." They all nodded in mutual consent and headed to their bed. Carson lay there thinking his last thought on his new friends and with that he drifted off to sleep.

Thanks for reading just in case i get reviews in confusion to Professor Lupin. It is Remus' son. Also tell me what you think of the song I know its not the best one out there, but i gave it a go. R&R