"Weasley, Ronald!"
The first year boy was shaking in his shoes he was so nervous. What if he was in Slytherin? Mum and Dad would pretend to be fine with it, but really they'd be disappointed their last son didn't make it into Gryffindor. And Fred and George... They'd take the mickey out of him every day! He couldn't live with destroying the Weasley Legacy, he just couldn't. He walked slowly up the steps and sat down onto the stool. He felt the Hat be dropped over his head, and he took a deep, steadying breath.
Oho, what have we here? Another Weasley! Well Mr Weasley, I must say you are different from your other siblings.
Ron gulped, but said nothing.
Yes, yes. You are more like your mother I think. But, she was a Gryffindor too of course...
"G-G-Gryffindor would be nice." He stuttered quickly, ears flaming.
Hmm, but, you are incredibly loyal. I reckon if you had a friend you'd always be there for him... Hufflep-
"I-I'd rather b-be in Gryffindor." Ron said, surprising even himself by his bluntness. Could you even do this? Talk back to the Hat's decisions?
Bold, aren't you Mr Weasley? The Hat chuckled to himself. Well, maybe there is some of your father in you after all... I think I've reached my decision Mr Weasley.
Ron crossed his fingers under the stool, praying for Gryffindor.
No need to pray Mr Weasley... You'll be a fine "GRYFFINDOR!"
Ron thanked the Hat and made his way over to Harry Potter, his new friend who was grinning from ear to ear. Ron grinned back, and ran over to his new house table that was cheering for him. He loved hearing people cheer for him, and knew one day, he'd hear it again. Somehow, he'd feel this great about himself again.
AN: Just how I imagine it'd be. I might upload another today, but please review and tell me what you thought about it! Thanks!
-Taylor :)