Sitting alone on the train, Emma was terrified. The door opened and a girl popped her head in. "Hello, I'm Rose Zeller. Is it ok if I sit here?" "Of course." She made Emma feel better because she seemed quiet but really nice. They talked until they were about 10 minutes away, then, they changed into their robes.
"Firs' years, over here!"
She heard people whispering that that was Hagrid but that didn't really clear things up. As they walked in the door, her heart began beating twice as fast. Especially, when McGonagall came to take them to the Sorting. She knew about the houses but she was getting really worried as she listened to all the crazy stories people were telling her about the Sorting. As she walked in, she was confused to see a hat on a three-legged stool. It sang a song about the houses and she realized that all they had to do was put it on. That made her feel a bit better. She wondered where she'd end up, she didn't think she had a preference.
"Abbott, Susan." said Professor McGonagall. She put the hat on the head of a girl with brown braids. It took about a minute, then the hat said "HUFFLEPUFF!". One table cheered and the girl went to sit with them. Emma zoned out for a bit and then "Boot, Clark." He was the first kid to go to Gryffindor and they cheered loudly when he went to sit with them. Emma zoned out yet again. Finally, "Misthaven, Emma." Her whole body shook as she walked up to the stool and put the hat over her head.
"Well, what do we have here. Oh, a nice thirst to prove yourself, you want to prove to the world that you're not just an orphan. Nice thought but not enough for Slytherin. Hmmm, a good mind but you don't have the passion for knowledge necessary for Ravenclaw. Regardless, I expect you'll do well here. Now, Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. Well, you've got plenty of courage but what stands out to me most is your sense of fairness and loyalty." "HUFFLEPUFF!" the Hat said out loud. She was really excited when Rose was sorted into Hufflepuff too. Finally, the Sorting was over and she could eat. She didn't think she's ever seen this much food before. She had plenty and was exhausted by the time the two fifth-year prefects, Hannah Abbott and Ernie Macmillan took them to their dorms. To get into the common room they needed to tap a specific barrel in the rhythm of Helga Hufflepuff. Their common room was really cozy as were their dorms. She got a bed in between Rose who was also a muggle-born and Sarah who's big sister was the fifth year prefect of Hufflepuff. In the morning, they woke up and thanks to help from the prefects, found their way down to breakfast. Their first class was charms which she was really looking forward to. Unfortunately, she also soon discovered that Defence Against the Dark Arts was a complete waste of time. She remembered at the end of the week that she needed to write a letter to Mrs. Grey.
Dear Mrs. Grey,
I don't know if I've ever said this but thank you so much for finding me and telling me about magic. Hogwarts is great! I got sorted into Hufflepuff and I'm really happy. There are four other girls in my year in Hufflepuff. Rose Zeller, Susan Abbott, Mia Fawley and Maya Fawley. I think my best friend is probably Susan even though I like all of them. Susan's really funny and nice and Rose is really good friends with the twins. I think they know each other from before school. My favourite class is Charms but I'm really looking forward to flying, we're trying it tomorrow. Defence Against the Dark Arts is the worst but that's because we don't get to do magic and all we do is read. I hope you're happy back in London.
Thank you for getting me here,
Emma
Flying class was really fun but really hard. She hoped she'd be good enough for the team next year so she kept on practicing. The current Keeper was a seventh year and she thought that would be a really fun position. The Abbotts had invited her home for Christmas and Mrs. Grey had said she could go. She had a great time and received lots of presents which was a first. Mrs. Grey had gotten her a Hufflepuff scarf and hat. Susan had gotten her treats. Rose had gotten her a wand cleaning set and Maya and Mia had gotten her some charms books. The first-year Hufflepuff boys: Jack, Sam, Nick, Ted and Dan, had gotten her a book on flying. It was her first real Christmas made better by the fact that the Abbotts had gotten her a really pretty snowflake necklace. Jim Abbott worked in the Department of Magical Transportation and Ingrid worked at Florean Fortescue's. They were both really nice. In a way, she was almost sad to return back to school. Months flew by and then suddenly two exciting things happened. The first one was that Hannah had told Susan and her that there was going to be a club so that they could learn Defence Against the Dark Arts. It was called Dumbledore's Army, she couldn't wait. The other thing was a letter she got from Mrs. Abbott.
Dear Emma,
We had a wonderful time with you at Christmas and we have a proposal for you. For a while now, we've been looking to adopt another child and we've never found the one perfect for our family. We've spoken to both Hannah and Susan and they think you would be the perfect addition to our family. Please don't feel pressured to say yes but please do think about it. We have spoken to Mrs. Grey and she says that she would be able to have you come home with us if you can let us know within the next two weeks. We hope you say yes.
Love,
Ingrid and Jim
Emma was completely in shock which resulted in many a late night discussion with Susan. She couldn't believe that they wanted her. All the things that had stopped her before were now not a problem, her magic would fit in with a magical family. Eventually, she decided to say yes. It was exciting and she decided to have hope and go through with it. Not to mention, having Susan as a sister would be amazing. She spent an hour trying to figure out how to write back to them.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Abbott,
Thank you so much and I feel honoured that you would want to consider me as part of your family. I've thought it over and I think I would really like to live with you if the offer is still open.
Thank you so much,
Love,
Emma
A week later became one of the happiest days of her life. March 28th, the day she was adopted. She had to go into the Ministry and sign some forms and then she saw the most amazing certificate.
Parents: Jim David Abbott and Ingrid Elsa Abbott (née Arendelle). Daughter: Emma Ruth Misthaven.