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Chapter 3 – The Sorting Hat

Eve was sitting alone in the garden with the grass tickling between her toes. It was nice for her to have some time alone. She stretched her arms and lay down in the grass. A green caterpillar crawled up her leg. She sat up and placed her hand next to the caterpillar. Eve stood up when the caterpillar crawled onto her hand and placed it on one of the gnarled trees near the house. Off the garden she saw a tiny stone house. Taking a closer look, she watched through the small window. Brooms? She sure did not hope they were used for transport. Who rides on brooms these days? No one. Not that she knew of.
Meanwhile inside the house, Molly and Dumbledore were discussing what they should do with her. They've never seen anything like her before. Dumbledore was fascinated about Eve. He surely wants to keep his eyes on her.

Eve was still thinking of escaping. She was outside and alone, why not take the chance. A strong feeling said that it might be dangerous to go home to her parents. That someone might be waiting for her, like Sir Simon or worse, Richard. She couldn't take that chance. Even if she did try to escape, she had no idea how.
The backyard door opened with a harsh crack. Professor Dumbledore, surprisingly, came outside. A friendly breeze flew passed him.
''Finally decided how to get rid of me?'' Eve asked with a laugh in her voice.
''No, not yet,'' Dumbledore said with a wink. ''We're taking a little trip.''
''A trip? Where?'' She had the feeling this would be her first broom flight. ''How?''
''I'll explain everything when we're there.''
''Not on a broom I hope.'' Although Eve couldn't remember 'falling' out of sky, since then she feared heights.
Dumbledore grinned. ''Take my arm.''
With a question mark written over Eve's face, she took his arm. Even before she could say anything they apparate. ''Crack!''

It all happened so fast. The one moment she was at the burrow and not even a second later she was in the middle of a village. ''Hogsmeade'' said the sign. Eve felt so dizzy and disorientated.
''Welcome to Hogsmeade,'' Dumbledore said. Hogsmeade is a picturesque little village of thatched cottages and shops. Not far from Hogwarts. Eve wasn't paying attention on what he was saying. Her breakfast was swimming in her stomachache.
''I'm sorry. The most people can get a little dizzy or sick after apparate for the first time.''
''Only the first time?'' Eve said while trying the get back on her feet.

They left Hogsmeade and entered the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This was beyond her imagination. The Hogwarts Castle was a magical building with many towers and turrets. But this was just the outside of the castle. When she opened the door she couldn't believe her eyes. It was even more beautiful on the inside. And this was just the Entrance Hall. On their way to Dumbledore's office he talked about Hogwarts. About the school, the teachers, the students and lots more. At the end of the corridor stood a gargoyle statue. It was the entrance of the headmasters office. ''Chocolate toffee,'' Dumbledore said. The statue moved and an entrance appeared. His office was a large circular room with many windows and many portraits of old headmasters and headmistresses. Dumbledore asked her to sit down. He continues his story and started talking about the founders of Hogwarts.

''Hogwarts is divided into four houses, each bearing the last name of its founder. Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin. '' Dumbledore told her the whole story of how Hogwarts and houses were created.
''So you use The Hat of Godric Gryffindor to sort the students?'' Eve asked raising one eyebrow. Dumbledore nodded. From behind where he was standing he grabbed something from a high shelf. When he turned around she saw it was the Sorting Hat.
Dumbledore came standing in front of Eve. ''Would you mind trying it on?''
''What? I'm not a student here. That wouldn't be right.''
''You will be soon enough. I'd love to have you as a student here. You'll be like a trainee.''
Eve was so confused right now. Why would he do so much effort for her. All she has been since she's been here, is a pain the ass. It's great that they trusted her but she didn't seem to know why.
''Please,'' Dumbledore continued. ''Do me the honor of sorting you in one of our houses. The house you'll be sorted in will be your family in the time you're staying here.''
''I'm sorry, but I can't. I have to go home and figure things out.''
''That's why I'm offering you to stay here.'' Dumbledore's voice was calm and deep. A very trusted voice you can listen to for hours. ''You'll have plenty of time to think and learn about yourself. And there is someone who would like to meet you.''
''Me? Why?''
''Let that hat sort you and we'll talk further.''
What was she going to do? She knew she had no other option then staying here. She looked Dumbledore in the eyes and nodded. With worried eyes she looked at The Sorting Hat. Did she really have to? Before she touched the hat to try it on it started to talk.
''Oh you may not think I'm pretty, but don't judge on what you see, I'll eat myself if you can find a smarter hat then me,'' The Sorting Hat said in a deeply low voice.
''I'll keep you to that one,'' Eve said placing the hat on her head.

''So what do we have here,'' the hat whispered in her ear. ''You're a stubborn young girl with a mind of her own. Hmmm, difficult. I see a brave and very smart person. You would fit in Ravenclaw perfectly. But your brave heart belongs to Gryffindor. Where shall I putt you?
The hat was still for a minute. Which was odd. ''Very, very odd. You are not a wizard nor a witch. Your magic abilities are far beyond then wizards. More dangerous but great in good hands. I know where to put you. There is only one place for you…''

''GRYFFINDOR!''

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