Chapter 2
We were all standing outside the great hall waiting to be sorted. I tried my best to stand in the back of the line where the others couldn't stare at me. A few glanced behind them, evidently worried that I would try to sink my fangs into their necks at any moment.
At long last, Professor McGonagall motioned for us to enter the great hall. The walk seemed to take forever before we reached the other end and names began to be called. Both Hermione and Harry got into Gryphandor. Finally, it was my turn.
"Sabre, Lenora!" Professor McGonagall called.
Slowly, I made my way to the stool where the Sorting Hat was placed on my head.
"Ah, a vampire." The hat whispered. "I have never had the honor of sitting atop the head of a Night Stalker! This will be hard indeed. You would fit so perfectly into any one of the houses. You're very loyal to your friends, few as they are. You are wise beyond your years. And you are relentless, yet brave, but this fear… the fear of what everyone else thinks of you. It is so great it consumes you. But without fear, there cannot be bravery, and you'll need bravery to fulfill your destiny. I think I know what will help you. GRYPHANDOR!"
I jumped when the hat yelled, but excitedly trotted towards the Gryphandor table and sat. To my surprise, some of the Gryphandors actually clapped. I sat in a daze until the sound of Dumbledore's voice brought me back to reality.
"I am very pleased to announce that we are the first magic school to accept a vampire student. As Hogwarts opens its doors to all students equally, regardless of what species they may be, you are all expected to extend that same hospitality. Anyone who does not obey this rule will be dealt with accordingly and will be punished to the fullest extent possible. And just the same, any hostility of this vampire towards a student with out cause will also be punished to the fullest extent possible."
I shrunk from the glares other students threw at me. I didn't even hear the rest of Dumbledore's speech I was so scared.