Alexis Greene: Book 1 (Based on Harry Potter books/movies)

Ch-7 The Sorting

So, after changing into our robes, the train stopped at the station. "Come on. Time to take out first good look at Hogwarts." I said while opening the sliding door. "What are you guys waiting for? Cone on!" I grabbed Apollo and headed out

"Hey! Wait up!" Yelled Ron as he rushed out the door.

"Hold on!" Screamed Harry!

As I walked out into the cool September night I was welcomed by a soft breeze, the hooting of owls, and a whole bunch of people. At the end of the station I saw what Harry explained as Hagrid. A big, tall, and heavily bearded guy. He must've been at least eight feet tall. He was big-bellied too, but his abnormal height evened him out.

Then Someone tapped on the shoulder. "Hey you left us."

"Sorry, Ron. Maybe you two should speed up a little."

"I'll try to remember that later on."

"Alright. First years if you would, please follow me to the boats." Order Hagrid.

"Let's go." Said Harry.

"Yeah." I replied.

So we all followed Hagrid tithe docks. "It's traditional that the first year student ride across the lake to get to Hogwarts. All other students take the carriages up." Said Hagrid. "So if you would, please select your boats. And when we set off across, please try to not provoke the giant squid."

"There's a giant squid?" I asked.

"Yeah." Said Ron. "It's not as scary as it seems. Fred and George told me about him. There's nothing to worry about."

"I hope so." Then all three of us found one of the middle/right sided boats, and climbed in.

The boats automatically started to move across. "This is awesome."

"Yeah it is." Said the Boy Who Lived.

I saw some fish move under the boat. I think I saw the large, dark shape of the squid, but I'm not sure.

When I stopped studying the water, I caught a glimpse of the school. It looked beautiful. You could see the dark shape of the castle in the dark-blue sky. You could see most of the lights on in the lower and middle floors. If you looked close enough you could see the carriages climbing up the hill. You had to be there to see it. I can't explain it anymore. It was truly breath taking.

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Soon after the departure, we made land and headed up to the castle. I think Ron and Harry were in a trance 'cause I had to say their names a few times before ether heard me. "Harry? Ron? Hello!"

"What?" They said at the same time.

"Oh. Sorry, Lex." Said Harry. "It's just so beautiful. I've never seen anything like it."

"Yeah it is wonderful. Breath-taking really." I replied. Ron nodded in agreement. "Can't wait to get inside, get sorted and meet my new family I'll be spending most of my time with." With that we followed Hagrid inside.

It was stunning inside too in a old fashioned kind of way. There were many statues and pillars. A couple benches here and there. What what I guessed

To be the main stairwell and the Great Hall entrance. Hagrid left us there and said that Professor McGonagall will be with us soon.

So we were just standing there admiring the place when a blonde-haired boy emerged from the crowd. "Well, well, well. Looks like the rumors are true. The famous Harry Potter has finally come to Hogwarts."

Many of the students gasped around us. The boy came closer. "This is Crabbe and Goyle." He said as he gestured to two large looking boy behind him. "And I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy." Ron snickered at his name. "Oh, you think my name's funny do you? Need not ask for yours.Red hair, hand me down robes, you must be a Weasley." He addressed Harry," you'll soon find out that some Wizarding families are better than others. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there." He extended his hand.

All that Harry said was, "I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself. Thank you very much." Rejecting the outstretched hand. Then who must've been Professor McGonagall tapped on Malfoy's shoulder and cleared her voice.

"If you'd follow me this way.

As we entered the Great Hall my eyes went immediately to the ceiling it was charmed to look like the night sky. And there was candles. A whole bunch of floating candles lighting up the Hall.

As we stopped at the end of the Hall I saw the teachers for the school. Some were old and some were middle-aged as I would say. I didn't really pay attention. I'll meet the main one's tomorrow I guess.

In the middle was the Headmaster Professor Dumbledore. He was a old looking man with crescent spectacles. He had a nice long white coloured hair with a matching white beard. On top if his hair was a nice pointed Wizarding cap.

"Before we begin Professor Dumbledore would like to say a few things."

Dumbledore stood up and a few warnings about how the Dark Forrest was strictly prohibited to all of the students. That just made me wonder what was in there. He also warned us about how the third floor corridor on the right had side was off limits to students. Unless we wanted to die a painful death... He said, "thank you." And sat down.

"Now," said McGonagall. "When I call your name I want you to come forth, sit down and I will place the sorting hat on your head, and you will e sorted into your houses." She then called, "Hermonie Granger."

She then stepped up muttering to herself. "Mental that one I'm telling ya." I heard Ron say.

After a few moments I heard the Sorting Hat call out "Griffindor!" Many from that house cheered.

"Draco Malfoy." The professor called.

He sat down and with the Hat barely on his head the hat shouted, "Slytherin!" And he sauntered over to that table.

"There isn't a with or wizard that didn't go bad that was in Slytherin." Ron said to Harry.

"It's true." I said.

Then I heard "Alexis Greene" from McGonagall.

"Oh crap." I thought and I walked up to the old wooden stool. McGonagall placed the old hat on my head. I heard it speak inside my head.

"Hmmmmm. Bright, brave, funny. Yet can be cunning and shrewd. A hard one to place... Hmmm I wonder... Let's it be" He then spoke out, "Slytherin!"

My dropped open a bit and my eyes went but I stood up and walked over to the Slytherin table.

"Oh damn" I thought, "I'm screwed."

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OMG! Sorry for such a late update. I've been so busy with school and is any to keep track with the world so Ive had no time to write. I basically forced myself to write this. So except my apology!!!!!!! I'll give you cookies or some socks.

And by the way I may be updated later now for reasons above.^ So be patient. Try to keep calm!!!

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Love,

Lexie

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