Chapter Three: The Sorting Hat

By the time Rose, and the three boys had finished getting into their robes, the train was almost at Hogwarts. So the rest of the time was spent talking about what house the three first years would like to be put into.

"I haven't really thought about it.. I mean Gryffindor, and Ravenclaw sound good... but I guess I wouldn't mind If I was in Hufflepuff either." Maddy said playing with a loose string on her robes.
"Well I won't settle for anything but Gryffindor!" Rose almost yelled. "I mean honestly, I don't even think I would fit in anywhere else." Teddy laughed out loud.

"The lot in Gryffindor are brave Rosie, you freak out over a tiny spider!" Albus, and James joined in the laughter. Rose's ears turned bright red, and she huffed a couple of times to keep her cool.

"Albus don't tell me that you wouldn't be upset, if you were placed in a house, that wasn't Gryffindor." Albus's face became flushed at Rose's statement.

"Well...Uh...err.. I-i mean blimey Rose, I'm sure I'd get over it." Rose rolled her eyes and pulled out The Dailey Prophet. Maddy couldn't help but, notice the way Albus reacted to Rose's words, as if he was scared of not being put into Gryffindor. She figured it had to do with that fact that his father was the chosen one, and was placed in Gryffindor along side all of his Uncles, and Aunt. Suddenly the entire Train froze to a stop, which meant all passengers had to get off.

"Bloody-hell! I spent the entire train ride with a bunch of first years!" Teddy shook his head, while grabbing his luggage. "You'd think my only friends,were you lot." He continued to shake his head as he left the four kids. James got up as well giving everyone a "See you later." before leaving to go find his friends. And so Rose, Maddy, and Albus grabbed their things and went in the direction of all the rest of the first years. When they stepped out a creepy looking man named Mr. Filch took all of their things and packed them up, while they were lead by a Diana Michelle, a Ravenclaw prefect, and Andrew Cartfield,Hufflepuff prefect, to the boats. Once they arrived Maddy gasped at the man in front of her. He had to be at least 10ft tall. Albus noticing the terrified look she had on her face, and gently leaned over to whisper in her ear.

"That's Hagrid, the game keeper. He's really quite nice, more of a gentle giant." He chuckled at the last part, and she gave off a nervous laugh. Albus grabbed her hand and dragged her closer to Hagrid.

"Hey Hagrid!" He yelled to catch the giant's attention. Once he noticed it was Albus yelling for him, his face was plastered with a huge smile.

"Eh Albus! How've ya ben?" Hagrid placed his large hand over Albus's shoulder, and patted it lightly.

"Been good Hagrid. This is my friend Maddy." Albus said pointing to an almost whimpering Madeline.

"Oh nice ter meet'cha Maddy, Names Reamus Hagrid!" He extended his large, grimy hand out to her, and with a lot of hesitation she shook it.

"Nice to meet you." Maddy smiled up at him. Hagrid looked past them, for a moment before turning back to the boats.

"I s'pose you two wanna sit next to eech other?" Albus and Maddy looked at each other for a quick second before nodding, and without blinking Hagrid lifted them up in the air, and gently placed them inside the boat. He then did that with the rest of the kids, before setting off to Hogwarts. The sight was truly beautiful, Maddy thought to herself, as the school approached. It was like a giant castle, and she had no clue how she would remember where all her classes were but, she'd figure it out sooner or later. Her and Albus didn't say a word through out the entire boat ride. A couple of "wows" or "woahs" escaped their lips once or twice but that was it. Once they had arrived at the main entrance, the nervousness started to set it. What if she would be asked to do some important spells that she couldn't preform. What if they asked her trivial questions that she didn't know. On the train ride over, no one had told her how exactly they were put into the houses. With a panic stricken face she turned to Albus.

"They're not going to make us do anything, right?" She asked, and he smiled.

"Of course they won't. They sort us with a hat." She sighed in relief but still felt extremely nervous. Albus grabbed her hand to reassure her.

"If you're really scared about it, you can tell the sorting hat what you want, it takes it into account." She nodded, and looked ahead. All of the sudden a man stepped forward.

"Hello I'm Professor Slughorn, In a moment you will all be sorted, but right now Headmistress McGonagall is saying a few words to the other students.

"What house do you think I'll be put into?" Maddy sheepishly whispered to Albus. He looked down at her, because he definitely was a good couple of inches taller.
"I-i" Before he could answer Professor Slughorn told everyone that it was time to go in. Maddy gripped Albus's hand tighter, as they walked through the great hall. This of course didn't go unnoticed by James, who was deliberately looking for Maddy in the crowd of kids. Then every stopped suddenly in front of a large stool with a dark,hat on top of it. Maddy then had to cover her mouth from shrieking as the hat sat up, all on it's own and opened it's great mouth to speak:

"Once upon a time Hogwarts founders were united
but as their disagreement piled up, they fighted.
And so they created me,
the hat who sorts the wizards, when they first come,
Don't be scared or alarmed there is a house for everyone.
Gryffindor for the ones who have courage and nobility, Slytherin for wizards who's blood is pure as can be. Ravenclaw is where all the smart ones must go, and Hufflepuff is where the others are thrown. So don't worry, I've never yet been wrong, I'll have a look inside your mind and tell you where you belong."

Everyone around them cheered, but the first years wouldn't dare to. They were far to frightened to even dream about it. Professor Slughorn stood up next to the hat, and pulled a large list from his cloak. If Albus was in pain from how hard Maddy was gripping his hand, he didn't let anyone know. (t's funny how someone who was so nonchalant about the entire thing only an hour ago,is freaking out about it now. While the one who was freaking out, is calm and collected.) Professor Slughorn gently placed his reading glasses on, and then started to read aloud the names:

"Cartfield, Daniel!" And a flushed boy, with sandy blonde hair, sat down on the stool. After a moment for the hat to think it spoke:
"HUFFLEPUFF!" and everyone cheered.
"Domoris, Luna!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
"Domoris, Lola!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
"Fadget Peter!"
"SLYTHERIN!"
"Farder, Norris!"
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Finnigan, Ally!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"
"Herga,Maybelle!"
"SLYTHERIN!"
"Longbottom, Kayla!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"

"Malfoy, Scorpius!" As he went up he eyed Rose, who was behind Albus and Maddy, warily. Maddy noticed this and when she turned back to look at Rose, her face was looking anywhere but in front. Finally the hat spoke after some time:
"SLYTHERIN!"
After Scorpius, everyone else seemed to go very fast until they heard:

"Potter, Albus!" Maddy whimpered, knowing that she had to let go of his hand. He gave her a look of reassurance,before she reluctantly took her hand off of his. He walked up to the stool and sat down. His eyes never left hers from under the hat, and she silently prayed that they would be in the same house together.
"Potter?" The hat asked loudly, and Albus nodded. "Well I know just where to put you! GRYFFINDOR!" Albus sighed with relief and got off the stool heading towards the Gryffindor table, where his brother waited for him.

"Teriminee, Madeline!" Professor Slughorn called, and Maddy felt a lump in her throat as she reached the stool. She gingerly sat down, and Professor Slughorn placed the hat on her head.

'Now you... I'm not quite sure what to do with you' The hat said almost like it was inside of her head. This at first shocked her but, she kept her cool.
'I'd reckon you'd be better off in Gryffindor. How does that sound?'
He whispered inside of her mind, and a smile crept onto her face.
"Perfect" she murmured so softly,that know one else could hear.
"ALRIGHT IT'S SETTLED, GRYFFINDOR!" The hat shouted loudly, and she practically skipped over to the table. The first seat she could see,was next to James so she plopped down next to him.

"Well done." He whispered in her ear, and another chill went down her spine.

"Uhh... Thanks." She gave her best smile, and tried to pay attention to the other people's sorting but it drowned out. Thomas, Mark was put into Hufflepuff, and Turpin Mary was put into Slytherin. But eventually it came up to Weasley, and Rose sat down on the stool. The sorting hat took a long time with her. Maddy couldn't help but think that they were arguing in Rose's mind, because of all the sore looks she was giving out to no one in particular. Finally the Sorting Hat spoke:
"SLYTHERIN!" When I say everyone, I do mean everyone in the entire room's mouth was wide open, hanging down. Especially, Rose, James, Teddy, and Albus's mouth. If there were any flies they would've zoomed right inside. No one could believe that a child of two members of the golden trio had ended up in Slytherin. Professor Longbottom looked a tad faint, and then all of the students registered the information,and began clapping as if it was no big deal. James leaned in close again, which made Maddy tremble uncontrollably.

"Uncle Ron isn't going to be to thrilled with that."
"No I reckon he won't." Said Albus who had been listening in. Rose sat down next to Scorpius, and gosh if looks could kill that sorting hat would be dead.

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