AN: Plot Progression with a lot of Pics because there will be many intros to new characters. Enjoy the Feast and the Song.

The Great Hall was even more magnificent than any image I could have found in my past life, all failing the sheer awe-inspiring majesty that the view produced for those who witnessed it for the first time. We were led past the rows of staring students, whispering conversations that I could barely make out coming from all sides. Soon, we were in front of the High Table where the rest of the staff sat. A quick look showed me who was there.

There were certainly more teachers than I expected, though it makes sense that all the staff would be in attendance for the opening feast. We were made to stand in line facing the sea of curious eyes, while McGonagall placed down a sturdy looking stool and a worn, ratty wizards hat covered in stains of numerous unknown substances. It didn't take long for the Health Violation to suddenly twitch, and one of its folds to become a mouth with which it started to sing.

" A Thousand Years in the Past,
When I was still a Brand-New Hat
Four Wizards of Great Renown
Came Together so they could Found
The First Institute Free for All,
To Teach them Magical Ways

Together they were Inseparable,
their Might could not be Ignored
The Might of the Valiant Gryffindor,
The Cunning of Noble Slytherin
Met Foe and Opposition
From Above and from Below
While the Knowledge of Fair Ravenclaw
The Care of Lovely Hufflepuff
Kept the Students Secure

They Taught those Who they found Worthy
Each Passing on Valued Traits
For Godric it was Chivalry,
To be Courageous and Brave
For Slytherin it was Ambition,
To be Cunning and Wise
For Ravenclaw it was Wisdom,
To be Knowledgeable and Prepared
And Lady Hufflepuff took the Rest,
Teaching then all with Care

Now you're here to put me on,
To see where you rightfully belong
Come now Don't be Shy
Just put me right there on your Head
And let me Peak inside your Head!"

The whole Hall burst into applause when the hat finished, and honestly, I found myself clapping along. That I know for sure was not the original Song it sang, but it still got the message though clearly. A bit away from me I could hear Ron complaining to Rose about being tricked by his sisters. For my part I was simply wondering how the Hat would react to what's in my head

"When I call your name." McGonagall said stepping up, holding a scroll. "You will Put on the Hat and sit on the stool to be sorted. Abbott, Hannah!" said girl rushed Up and slammed the hat on her head, followed by its loud shout of "HUFFLEPUFF!"

And like that the Sorting had begun.

"Bones, Susan!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Now there is someone I want to capture before the year is out. I mean who doesn't love busty redheads. Her aunt being the head of the MLE is just a bonus.

"Boot, Terry!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

I have no clue who that is, so I guess he isn't that important.

"Brocklehurst, Mandy!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

Again, no recollection, but if the opportunity presents itself, I wouldn't oppose capturing her.

"Brown, Lavender!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

Definitely one of the priority catches in my year.

"Bulstrode, Millicent!"
"SLYTHERIN"

She looks better than she did in the movies, for sure. Company bless [Universal Calibration].

"Corner, Micheal!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

Another Background character here. There are going to be a lot of these aren't there?

"Crabble, Vincent!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

There's Idiot 1, wonder why he wasn't following Malfoy around though.

"Davis, Tracey!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

That's new though. Isn't she the girl that always follows Greengrass around in Fanon?

"Dunbar. Fay"

"GRYFFINDOR"

Cute girls are always welcome.

"Finch-Fletchley, Justin!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Pretty sure he's the one who freaked out at Harry after he stopped snake from attacking him, then got petrified for being an ass.

"Finnigan, Seamus!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

Mr. Explosion if I remember right.

"Goldstien, Anthony!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

I got nothing.

"Goyle, Gregory!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Idiot 2 has arrived. And he does seem to be close to Idiot 1, so they are still together it seems.

"Granger, Hermione!"
"RAVENCLAW!"

Another change, though she did mention wanting to be Ravenclaw now that I think about it. It's definitely the better pick for her compared to Gryffindor.

"Greengrass, Daphne!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

Okay I know for a fact that she is supposed to be in Slytherin. Also, a definite capture before the year is out.

"Harriet, Leanne!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Who? I mean she is hot, but I don't remember if she was a student.

"Hopkin, Wayne!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Another nobody. must be a Hufflepuff thing.

"Jones, Megan!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

I think she was only known because she's related to someone famous.

"Li, Sue!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

Ah, yes. The forgotten Asian student. Always looked over because of Cho Chang. Shame that.

"Longbottom, Neville!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"

Still a surprise that he made it in even with the knowledge of what he could become.

"MacDougal, Isobel!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

Redheads for days. not that I'm complaining. Both me and Harry seem to share the same type.

"Macmillan, Ernie!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Background character number what now?

"Malfoy, Danica!"
"SLYTHERIN!"

She still looks like shit from what Rose did to her.

"Marchbanks, Morag!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

She definitely does not look the type for the Jock House, though I could just be judging a book by its cover.

"Moon, Lillian!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Yeah... she has issues. Not that it's going to stop me though.

"Nott, Theodore!"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Oh, that's who the idiot duo are following. I don't think he did anything in canon though.

"Parkinson, Pansy!"
"SLYTHERIN!"

And she's staring at me the whole time. This is also going to be a thing. Well, it'll help with one of my tasks I suppose.

"Patil, Padma!"
"RAVENCLAW!"

"Patil, Parvati!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"

I'm going to start collecting sets of twins. There is no other choice.

"Potter, Harry!"

Oh, looks like I'm up. Making my way to the stool I look around the hall as I see everyone has stopped what they are doing, staring at me in some form of shock or confusion, whispering things like "Potter as in Rose Potter?" and "Why haven't we ever heard of him?".

I don't waste a moment placing the disgusting hat on wanting it to be over with as quickly as possible. Immediately I can hear something speaking to me.

'Hmm very strange, young man I don't know what it is your doing but it its muting your emotions, making it quit ethe chore to place you.'

That actually explains a fair bit. I suppose that it would make more sense for the Hat to be able to analyze your emotions to find what best resonates with the Four Houses, and maybe the ability to read surface thoughts in order to communicate privately.

'It's a necessity that I had to develop due to my upbringing Hat, is there any other way you could do this?'

I bullshitted again, not sure how else to explain [Stress Defense]. It stays silent for a moment, seeming to ponder the issue.

' I dare not ask what would make one so young find it necessary to mute their own emotions, but here at Hogwarts you will need not worry about such things. From what I can gleam from your mind though I sense a great ambition, one that you strive towards with all your being.'

So Slytherin then. I mean it doesn't really matter to me too much, but that will make things slightly more difficult in many regards.

'But that is not all there is. Beneath the ambition, below the cunning, I see an endless Thirst for knowledge, one that would even put Lady Rowena to shame. It's nearly overwhelming and I cannot begin to imagine what it would be like without being muted. There is no other choice, it must be'
"RAVENCLAW!"

Okay, that took a sudden turn. not that I'm complaining though. I quickly take the hat off and hurry to the table of Blue and Bronze, my robes changing color as I approach. People have been clapping and cheering for me, buts its more of a confused cheer than one of actual joy. No matter though, Rose is next, and she should take most of the attention off of me. I decided to sit next to Daphne, and across from Padma.

"Potter, Rose!"

Once again silence. I can tell every eye is locked onto the legendary Girl-Who-Lived, a mythical figure to most of them. She seems nervous as she sits down, looking towards me for comfort. I give her a reassuring smile and that seems to do the trick. Placing the hat on she seems at first surprised, then almost ...fearful? She definitely pales a bit as she starts shaking, wide eyes looking back and forth across the Hall. I'm just starting to get concerned about her when the hat finally speaks up, after nearly five minutes of being on her head.

"SLYTHERIN!"

There was no sound throughout the entire Hall, everyone seemed to share a look of shock and in some cases, horror. Even up on the High Table, Dumbledore seemed concerned while Snape looked pained. Seeing that everyone was just staring at her, causing whatever was freaking her out to get worse, I started to clap, breaking the silence. I see her eyes look to me, seeming scared and vulnerable in a way that she hasn't been in the short time I have known her. Slowly, others follow my lead, clapping for the Girl-Who-Lived as she makes her way to Slytherin, now dressed in Green and Silver. Once she sits down next to Moon, which is as far as she can get from Malfoy, McGonagall continues.

"Smith, Zacharias!"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

What the hell happened during her Sorting? Something must have gone wrong, and she is clearly aware of at least part of it.

"Thomas, Dean!"

"GRYFFINDOR!"

She should have had even less of a reason than normal Harry since she had a different upbringing. The only difference between us is ... oh. That could end poorly.

"Turpin, Lisa!"

"RAVENCLAW!"

I need to check in on her, sooner rather than later.

"Weasley, Ron!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"

Looking at the carrot top he is just staring at the Slytherin table with a look of rage and betrayal. Despite the cheers from his new house, he doesn't seem to really be paying them any mind, stewing in his frustrations.

"Zabini, Beatrice!"
"SLYTHERIN!"

And like that the sorting was concluded. McGonagall took away the stool and hat while Dumbledore stood and began addressing us.

"Welcome! Welcome to a new Year at Hogwarts! Before we begin though, I would like to say A few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!"

The second he finished speaking the plates in front of us were filled, and the Feast began.