Author- So, what are your thoughts on the new sorting?

Ron- I hate it! We've been in a house for six, for some seven years, and now we have to give it up?

Harry- I'm kind of neutral about it. As long as I'm not in Slytherin, I'm good.

Minerva (McGonagall)- Mr. Potter, just because you killed Voldemort, doesn't exempt you from these rules!

Harry- Sorry Professor.

Author- Next

Hermione- I think it's a great idea! I don't really care what house I'm in.

Ginny- It's a good idea...

Draco- Thank you so, so, much.

Author- Care to elaborate?

Draco- Nope

Author- *Rolls eyes* Next

Blaise- *Shrugs* I don't really see the big deal here.

Theo (Nott)- I agree with Blaise

Crystal- I think it's a good idea! It'll help with house unity and get rid of house rivalry. *mutters* I hope.

Pansy- Believe it or not, I agree with Weasel. *mutters* How?

Luna- I agree with Crystal. *Points out the window* Ooh look, a Blibbering Humdinger

Author- Here Minerva. *Hands her sheet of paper with everyone opinions on it*

Minerva- *Takes paper* Thank you Miss Author

Author- Any time. Oh, and for those people who are really annoyed about Slytherin stereotypes, you'll like this chapter.

This chapter is dedicated to all my fellow Slytherins.

Crystal's POV

The silence of the hall exploded into chatter as everyone discussed their thoughts on the new rules. Most of her friends didn't really mind, some of them were even glad. Crystal understood why. The stereotypes were getting a bit out of hand. Soon, Professor McGonagall ushered them inside the Great Hall, two years at a time. As usual, the Sorting Hat was placed on an old wooden stool. Professor McGonagall pulled out a scroll and said, "Abbot, Hannah." Hannah walked up to the Hat. As soon as it was on her head, it yelled "HUFFLEPUFF" Next was Terry Boot, who still ended up in Ravenclaw. Tracy Davis became the first member of Slytherin. Seamus Finnagan was the first one to have his house changed. He became a Hufflepuff.

"Granger, Hermione" The Hall went silent. After about thirty seconds, the Hat yelled, "RAVENCLAW!" The students cheered loudly. After it was quiet again (which took a while), Daphne Greengrass was called and put into Slytherin. Daphne's sister, Astoria, was next. She was sorted into Ravenclaw. "Longbottom, Neville." After only a moment's hesitation, the hat called "GRYFFINDOR" Luna Lovegood was immediately sorted into Ravenclaw, where she joined Hermione. Ernie Macmillan got sorted into Hufflepuff. Crystal sucked in a breath. She knew who came next. Sure enough, "Draco Malfoy" after quite a while it said, "RAVENCLAW." Draco, shocked, went to sit by Astoria. 'At least he won't be alone' Crystal thought. She then smiled, she was next. When her name was called, he walked up to the hat and placed it on her head. She heard it say, 'Strong, definitely sly, very ambitious, you'd do amazing in Slytherin. But wait, very smart and witty, wise beyond your years. Maybe Ravenclaw. You're quite loyal, but I don't think Hufflepuff is for you. I know," Crystal got ready, "SLYTHERIN" Shy smiled and sat by everyone else. Next up was Theo Nott, who was once again a Slytherin. Parvati and Padma Patil were both Sorted into Ravenclaw.

"Potter, Harry." Silence descended upon the hall. To the surprise of nobody, he was put into Gryffindor. Dean Thomas was sorted into Gryffindor again.

"Weasley, Ronald" the hat took a minute to sort him. He was sorted into Hufflepuff.

"Weasley, Ginerva" after a while of deliberation, the hat shouted out, "SLYTHERIN" She slowly walked to the Slytherin table, as if she didn't know what was happening. Suddenly, there was a yell from the Hufflepuff table, "TRAITOR!" it didn't take much to figure it out who it was. Weasley.

Crystal was livid. She stood up and yelled, "HOW DARE YOU! SHE IS YOUR SISTER! JUST BECAUSE SHE WAS SORTED HERE, YOU'RE TREATING HER LIKE DIRT! YOU ARE A HUFFLEPUFF! AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE LOYAL? WHILE WE'RE ON HOUSES, BY THE WAY, YOU CALL ALL SLYTHERINS BIGOTS, WHEN MOST OF US HAVEN'T SAID A WORD TO YOU! ISN'T THAT A BIT HYPOCRITICAL? OH, AND SLYTHERIN TRAITS ARE CUNNING, SLY, AND AMBITIOUS, NOT EVIL, DEATH EATER, SCUM!" Crystal took a deep breath and continued. "YOU KNOW WHAT, IF WE'RE MENTIONING THE WAR, I'LL TELL YOU THIS! MOST OF US FOUGHT ON YOUR SIDE! I DON'T THINK YOU'VE EVER THOUGHT OF THIS, YOU WERE ALL FIGHTING THE PEOPLE THAT YOU ALWAYS CONSIDERED ENEMIES, US SLYTHERINS ON THE OTHER HAND, FOUGHT AGAINST OUR CHILDHOOD, OUR FAMILY, AND OUR PAST. PONDER THAT! OR IS YOU BRAIN TOO SMALL TO DO THAT?" She said the last two sentences with so much venom, even the people she didn't direct the speech to shrunk away.

The end of her speech was greeted with a moment of stunned silence and then the majority of that Hall erupted in applause. All the Slytherins, most Ravenclaws, quite a few Hufflepuffs, and even a few Gryffindors. The professors even joined in after a while.

"You too Hermione?" Ron asked, though it didn't seem like he wanted it answered.

"Yes Ronald, and before you ask why, it's because she's right." Ron started to say something but Hermione continued. "I have never once said anything against all Slytherins. I've said many things against Malfoy and his cronies, but I have never said anything against all Slytherins. That's for you and Harry to do."

Professor McGonagall cleared her throat. "Twenty points to Slytherin for that inspiring speech. 10 points from Hufflepuff for discriminating a student because of their house. Lastly, we have Zabini, Blaise." After barely a moment, the hat yelled, "Slytherin!" For the first time, a Slytherin got applause from all four tables.

A/N- Well, I hope you enjoyed it! Sorry that this one's a bit shorter, I've been really busy.