Chapter 3-The Sorting Hat

'Firs' years over 'ere!' Firs' years over 'ere!' a voice started calling as soon as they got off the train. Stella, Snitch, Willow and Pippa watched as they saw Hag rid hug James Potter, and say 'James Potter! Finally at Hogwarts!"

They made their way to the boats. Stella left to join Scorpius, and Willow, Pippa and Snitch found 3 girls already in a boat, and went to join them. On the way they had a great conversation. The girls' names were Trang, Viahn and Storme. Trang was the daughter of Cho Chang, she had dark brown hair and very long eyelashes. Viahn was an Irish girl with blonde hair and brown eyes. Storme was the daughter of Hannah Abbott and Neville Longbottom; she had reddish-brownish hair and large hazel eyes.

They sailed toward the twinkling lights of Hogwarts, and were mesmerised by the grandeur and beauty of it all.

At last the boat ride ended, unfortunately for them. They disembarked and walked up the hill to the school, nervousness and excitement growing in them. What house would they be sorted into? At last they got to the door to the great hall. A stern looking lady met them there. 'I am Professor Fur. Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In a few moments you will follow me into the Great Hall and be sorted into your house. Follow me now."

They walked into the Great Hall. "It's beautiful!" Pippa murmured. Willow, Snitch and Stella were just looking around in wonder.

They stopped moving and just stood there in the Great Hall.

"Let the Sorting begin!' said a man who they took to be the headmaster, and he was sitting on the biggest chair in the middle of the staff table.

"Davies, Willow!" started Professor Fur.

Willow gulped and walked up to the stool with the ragged and burnt Sorting Hat on it. She remembered the story her dad told her about how it got burnt. She sat down and Professor Fur started to gently put it down on her head. As soon as it touched her head it yelled 'RAVENCLAW!" Willow bounced off the stool with a smile on her face. The Ravenclaw table cheered loudly as she went to join them, with Rollo yelling 'That's my sister!'

They started progressing through the First Years. After "Longbottom, Storme', 'Pepper Viahn' 'Malfoy, Scorpius' 'Mackillop, Trang' joined Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, another name was called.

'Williams, Pippa!"

Pippa walked nervously up to the Sorting Hat. It was put on her head and didn't make its decision straight away. Pippa heard a little voice in her head.

"Ah, another Williams. I know just the place for you…GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor table burst into rapturous applause. Pippa could see Shaquan, Naarah, Geralyn and Jamar clapping and cheering the loudest. She walked cheerfully and sat next to Geralyn who was gesturing for her to sit there.

"Flint, Stella!"

Stella walked up to the Hat and sat down. "Hmmm…" it said "Interesting mind...Now where should I put you..? Oh I see!" The Sorting Hat chuckled. "Well, I suppose so…SLYTHERIN!"

Stella jumped of her chair and walked to the Slytherin table to sit next to Scorpius.

"Wood, Snitch!"

Snitch walked confidently up the stool and sat down.

"Hmm…Another interesting mind…You would do well in Slytherin…also in Ravenclaw for the matter…" After another five minutes muttering to itself, it finally called out 'GRYFFINDOR!'

"Potter, James!"

There was an awed silence in the room as he walked up to the Hat.

"GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindor's burst out into the loudest cheering of the night.

After that the rest of the students were sorted, including Rose Weasley, Guy David, Sybil Thomas, Vincent Goyle, Fred Weasley II, Colin Creevey II, Finnegan Finnigan, Douglas, (whose last name Pippa, Stella, Snitch and Willow didn't hear) Roxanne Weasley and Lysander and Lorcan.

After the Sorting the feast began. All houses tucked into their chicken, roast potatoes and all the other delicious items of food. At the Gryffindor Table the conversation was very animated.

"My brother Albus is coming to Hogwarts next year." said James Potter, with a mouth full of chicken.

Snitch let out a disparaging cough.

"What was that Snitch?" asked James.

"Nothing, nothing," said Snitch hurriedly.

"Anyway," James continued, "I hope this first year will be exciting. My dad told me all that happened in his first year, and it sure was exciting!"

"Hey James, pass the pepper will you?" asked Pippa.

James passed the pepper to Pippa.

"Thanks."

"I'm going to try make the house team. I think I will." added James.

"First years can't make the house team James." said Geralyn.

"How many times do we have to have this conversation Geralyn?" said James rolling his eyes. "I am abnormally good at Quidditch; they have to let me play!"

"Wow you're modest." Said Geralyn sarcastically.

"Oi Snitch, you gonna try make the house team?"

"Nah..." said Snitch nonchalantly. "I already play for one team, why two?"

James looked at her impressively. "Wow. I thought you would've wanted to get on the house team for sure!"

Meanwhile at the Ravenclaw Table Willow, Lysander and Lorcan were chatting about the year too.

"I'm so glad I'm in Ravenclaw!" Willow was exclaiming. "And it's cool you guys are too!"

Lysander and Lorcan nodded. "Yeah. We're going to ask Professor Grassus if we can borrow some potion ingredients so we can make "WizzardFizzle-That brand new fizzy drink in town!""

"Ok, you have fun with that." Willow replied. "And who's professor Grassus?"

"See that stern lady with the frizzy hair up at the staff table? That's her. She's the Potions Mistress." Lorcan replied.

"Wow. I'm wouldn't like to come across her on a dark and stormy night." Willow remarked.

"Yeah, I totally agree." replied Lysander.

At the Slytherin Table, The Slytherins were making fun of Stella.

"I think you were put in the wrong house!" One obese Slytherin teased.

"I think you should cut down on the pork chops!" Stella retorted.

"You're total Hufflepuff material!" another Slytherin said in a deep slurring voice.

All the Slytherins laughed.

"Oi, guys, lay off!" Scorpius Malfoy told them.

"Fine..." They replied reluctantly. Scorpius Malfoy was one of the only people they respected.

"Thanks Scorpius!" Stella blushed as red as a beetroot.

"No probs Stella." He replied. "Now I'm hungry!" And he tucked into a huge piece of Shepherd Pie.