The Wizarding World

5. Hogwarts & Sorting

We finally made it to Hogwarts and I gotta say it looks so amazing. Hermione and I followed the other first years off the train and on to the side walk where the 2nd years and up were walking to carriages. "All right first years follow me please." I heard a thick Britain accept call out and I turned to see a giant. He's huge at least over 8 ft. "Hello Hagrid." Harry said excitedly. I could hear the first years gawking at the sight of the giant. "All right first years follow me."

We did what we were told and followed Hagrid to a bunch of boat that would take us across the lake to Hogwarts. Me, Hermione, and Neville shared a boat and we're magical rowed to the school. "This is amazing." Hermione gasped as we finally docked and left the boat. Hagrid led us inside and left us in front of two huge doors. "Alright you lot stay here, Professor McGonagall will be with you shortly." Hagrid ordered as he took his leave. I couldn't help but look around until I heard a croak from a frog. I looked and and tapped Neville on his shoulder making him look at the frog. "Trevor there you are." Neville said as he crouched down and grabbed his toad. "So it's true then what they say." A boy called out. I turned and see a platinum blonde haired boy who wore his hair back with gel. Definitely a snobby Pure-Blood. "Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts." He called out making his way to Harry. Definitely a Daddy's boy and attention seeker. "I'm Draco Malfoy." He introduced which made Ron snort in a chuckle. "And what are you laughing at?" Draco questioned as he made his way to Ron. "Red hair and a hand me down robe, you must be a Weasley." He sneered. "Obviously you don't know where to find the best of ones Potter." Malfoy sneered again. "I believe I know the best when I see them." Harry quipped back which gave Malfoy a look of disgust. Malfoy readied another sneer but soon a woman is black and green robes walked over to us. "Attention first years my name is Professor McGonagall. Through these doors is the Great Hall where you will be sorted into four different Houses,you there's Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. In the year you will be awarded House points that will tally at the end of the year where your house will be rewarded, now let's get you all sorted." McGonagall explained as she then opened the doors of the Great Hall and now showed another amazing sight. McGonagall made her way to the end of the hall where we followed looking around at the Great Hall. "They're not real clouds they're enchanted. I've read about them in..." Hermione started telling me about ceiling but I already knew. "Hogwarts A History, I've read about it as well." I said as we finally got a look at McGonagall who stood behind a stool. "When I call your names you will be sorted into your correct houses." McGonagall stated which gained the first years attention. "Hermione Granger." McGonagall called as Hermione got nervous. I out my hand on her shoulder for reassurance. Hermione made her way to the stool and sat down and McGonagall put the hat on her head. "Ahh, smart one this is but courageous, Gryffindor." The hat bellowed which made the Gryffindor table root out. "Susan Bones." McGonagall called. Susan made her way over and sat down where the hat was then placed on her. "Hufflepuff!" The hat bellowed again. The Hufflepuff table cheered as they got a new year mate. "Draco Malfoy." I can already tell with him. "Slytherin!" The Slytherin cheered loudest of all. "I've heard a bad lot come out of Slytherin." I heard Ron whisper to Harry. Certainly better hope I don't get placed there. "Y/N L/N." I heard McGonagall call out my name. Here we go. I made my way over and sat on the stool where Professor McGonagall put the hat on my head. "Ahhh a L/N, your courageous, loyal and selfless but also a smart and noble lad, difficult better be.... Gryffindor!" The hat bellowed again and called out as the Gryffindor table cheered once again. Wow, guess I get it from Dad. I made my way over to the Gryffindor table where I received pats on the back and sat down next to Hermione. "Must get it from my Father to be in Gryffindor." I quipped to Hermione which made her giggle. "Gryffindor!" I heard the hat call out. I turn and see Ron as more cheers of Gryffindor rang the halls. "Harry Potter!" Professor McGonagall called out. The hall was now silent as Harry made his way to the stool. Once the hat was placed on his head the hat frowned. "Ahh... difficult very difficult you have the personality of all house which is without a doubt but where to put you?" This must be new because older year were staring hard and the Professor's at the table we're leaning forward. "Not Slytherin ehh... why not, Slytherin will help you gain your success in your heart and there is no doubt about that....better be.... Gryffindor!" The hat called which in response Gryffindor cheered louder than ever, I look over at the other table and see them cheering as well except for Slytherin. Annoying lot that is. Harry made his way over as the rest of the unhoused first years were sorted. "Professor Dumbledore would like a word." McGonagall called out as Professor Dumbledore stood. "Let the feast begin." Suddenly food appeared in front of us on all four tables. Ron waists no time and digs in while I take my time. "I'm half and half." I heard an Irish voice say aloud. "Dad's a muggle, Mum's a witch, took a nasty turn when he found out." Half-Blood, Pure-Blood, Muggle-Blood. Diversity, that's cool. "AHH!!!" Ron screamed making me turn to him to see a ghost. "Hello." He greeted. "I know you your Nearly Headless Nick." Ron gawked as if he were meeting a legend, in this case he somewhat did. "Nearly Headless? How can you be nearly Headless?" Hermione asked as if it were impossible making Harry roll his eyes and making me smirk. This won't be pretty. "Like this." Nick said as he tilted his head and like what Dad said his head was only hanging off by flesh making Ron screamed and Hermione cringe. "Just like Dad mentioned, creepy." I said going back to my food which was short lived. "First years follow me." Percy, the third oldest of the Weasley's and the Gryffindor Prefect said trying to get us to our house room. He stopped in front of a moving portrait. "Password." The lady on the portrait asked. "Caput Draconis." Percy replied and the portrait opened. "This is the Gryffindor common room, you can come in here to study and have fun with your fellow mates, go ahead and go up to your rooms and you'll find your belongings there, classes obviously start in the morning so go get some sleep and stay out of trouble." Percy explained and left to his room. Most of the Gryffindor left while others stayed behind looking around. I decided to be one of the ones who went up to room. I walked in the room and saw five beds. Shared rooms great. I decided to changed and went to bed. Tomorrow is gonna be the first day.