Hannah sat on the stool with the Sorting Hat on. She chewed on her lip as the hat searched for her compatible partner. A silence fell over the Great Hall as everyone waited in anticipation.

"Longbottom, Neville!" shouted the Sorting Hat.

There was an eruption of cheers from Gryffindor and Hufflepuff as Hannah's face enflamed into a bright red. She got up and placed the hat back on the stool before going over to Neville. Hermione patted her friend's back and moved to make room for Neville's partner.

"Bones, Susan!...Boot, Terry!"

More cheers came from Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Everyone seemed to be anxious to find who they have been stuck with. Lavender was practically jumping out of her seat to put the hat on. She sent Ron a wolfish smile as her name was called out.

"Brown, Lavender!"

Ron gulped nervously and pulled at his red Gryffindor tie, as if it was choking him. He silently prayed that she would be paired with anyone but him. But everyone had known who Lavender would be with before she even put the Sorting Hat on.

"Weasley, Ronald!"

Ron suppressed a groan as everyone around him laughed at his expense. Some sent him sympathetic looks, knowing that he was in for a year of Hell. Everyone knew that Lavender Brown would not think of Parenting 101 as a class, but an opportunity to have a child with Ron. Her obsession with the redhead became known throughout all of Hogwarts. For a moment, even Dumbledore seemed to send Ron a pitying look.

The sorting of partners continued, and Hermione was skipped over since she was already with Draco. A part of her was relieved that she didn't have to sit with him at the Slytherin table. Just the thought of doing so felt like a betrayal to Gryffindor.

"Lovegood, Luna!"

The blonde Ravenclaw walked to the stool with a dreamy expression. She placed the hat on her head and gazed into empty space. A few seconds passed before the Sorting Hat made its decision.

"Nott, Theodore!"

Theodore Nott felt his blood chill as his name was called. He stared wide eyed at the girl who would be the mother of his faux-child. He could vaguely make out the sounds of his fellow Slytherins snickering at him. But after a moment of shock, he composed himself and made room for Luna.

The witch sat down beside him, seemingly oblivious to the stares she was receiving. She smiled at Theo. It was a small sweet smile that wasn't supported by a dreamy expression. But instead, her features seemed neutral, and it was then when Theo saw Luna as Luna and not Loony Lovegood.

"This will be exciting, yeah?" Luna said with a giggle.

Theo looked down at her, unsure of what to say. After a brief silence he nodded. "Yeah. Exciting," he echoed.

Blaise clapped Theo's back and sent him a smirk. "Mate, you got out of being with Pansy," he said, as if it was the greatest news Theo could possibly hear.

Pansy huffed at that and stomped her foot violently. "Blaise, you are such a bloody prat sometimes!" She crossed her arms and pouted. "I hope you end up with a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor."

Before anything else could be said, Pansy's name was called. She got up from her seat and winked at Draco, who pretended that he didn't see. Then she walked to the Sorting Hat with her hips swaying more than necessary. Pansy put on the hat with a slight frown, unimpressed by the lack of change since she last wore it. She didn't bother to sit.

"Potter, Harry!"

Silence was all that could be heard. No one moved or so much as breathed. Harry, who was staring at Pansy with a look of horror, couldn't will himself to say anything. And Pansy, who was still wearing the hat, was internally freaking out.

"What?!" Pansy shrieked. "Call a different name, you deranged old hat!"

"Miss. Parkinson," Snape said in a low warning tone.

"This is impossible! Me with Potter? Incredulous!" Pansy exclaimed. She took off the Hat and was about to throw it, until Dumbledore snatched it out of her hands.

"What's incredulous is that she actually used a big word," Ginny whispered to Hermione, causing the two witches to silently giggle.

"I'm sorry Miss. Parkinson, but please go sit with Mr. Potter now," Dumbledore said smoothly.

It was then when Pansy, in front of everyone, fainted. She collapsed, nearly hitting her head on the stool. And it was then when Harry said his first words since his name was called.

"Oh bloody hell."

After Pansy was taken to the Hospital Wing by Harry himself, the sorting continued. Ginny couldn't stop shaking as she watched couples get matched together. Eventually the only last two unmatched Gryffindors were Dean and her.

"Maybe it'll be us," Dean said to her with a shrug. "At least we'd know each other."

Ginny nodded and sent Dean a nervous smile. Even though they were Ex's, she felt more comfortable being with someone she knew. But when Dean's name was called, Ginny sighed and leaned on Hermione for support.

"I'll be with a random bloke I don't even know," she mumbled. "This is what happens when I listen to you, 'Mione. You convinced me to take this class, and now I'm going to be a mother at the age of sixteen."

"Fake mother," Hermione corrected.

"To a fake child," Neville added.

"You won't be the last one called," Hannah piped in. "One of the other sixth year girls is the last."

There were only six unmatched students now. Ginny, two sixth year girls from Hufflepuff, a boy from Ravenclaw, Marcus Flint, and Blaise Zabini. One of the sixth years from Hufflepuff was called up. She got paired with Marcus Flint, who she seemed to be less than pleased with.

"Weasley, Ginevra!"

Ginny inhaled sharply and grabbed Hermione's hand. Her best friend squeezed her hand gently then nodded with a reassuring smile. Ginny took a deep breath then got up, letting go of Hermione's hand. She walked confidently to the Sorting Hat and placed it on. There were only to options for her. A Ravenclaw she knew nothing of, or a mysterious Slytherin she also knew nothing of.

"Zabini, Blaise!"

Blue eyes darted over to the Italian, gaging his reaction. Instead of grimacing or looking away, he merely stared back at her. And for a split second, Ginny could've sworn that she saw his lips twitch into a brief smile.

A/N Heyoo. I'm glad some of you are coming up with names for me already!

Sorry that the plot is moving so slowly. But now that pairs are made, class will start and the babies will start causing problems! Thank you for reading and sorry for mistakes!

Again, I'm thinking of starting a poll to have you guys vote for baby names. So send me some baby name ideas and specify which couple the names are for! So far I have suggested names for everyone but Ron and Lavender. Someone mention to name their child after a person in the Weasley family, which I'll look into.

Lots of love and thanks for the reviews, favorites, and follows!

~KittyKat