Albus Potter: The New Generation

Chapter 3

     "Alright first years!" bellows Hagrid. "Make a single file line and follow me!"

      We walk into the huge castle. As we enter, I already see things that are out of the ordinary. People in paintings moving around, different creatures, and even ghosts! I shudder as a ghost flows past me.

     "Sorry about that!" said the ghost as he continues making his way.

     Finally, we stopped in front of a hefty door. Screams, shouts and chatter were heard from the other side. In front of the door sat an old, plump lady.

     "Finally here?" she says as she conjures a folder out of nowhere. "I'll take it from here Hagrid."

     Hagrid bids us a final farewell as he goes inside the door.  The attention goes back to the lady.

     "Alright. My name is Mrs. Masusi. I'm a professor that teaches transfiguration here at Hogwarts. Not only that, but I am also the Head of the Gryffindor house. Any questions so far?" she says unreluctantly looking at us with a bored look. "No? Okay. Now when we go inside, I want you guys to gather around the stool in the front. Now follow me."

     We follow Mrs. Masusi as she makes her way to the door. She opens it, and a blast of noise greets us. I first noticed that the tables were set up into 5 sections. It looked like there was 1 section for each house and in the front was the section for the staff. I look for James as we continue walking up to the front and spot him in the table to the right. I wave at him and he waves back in return. Finally, we stop at the front surrounding a wooden stool.

     "Alright." Mrs. Masusi commanded as she took out something from her pockets, which apparantly was this sleek, black hat and placed it on the stool. "Hat do your thing!"

     I glance at the hat, confused. Isn't it suppose to talk? Then I look at Rose and she tells me to wait. After a few moments, the hat finally blurts out.

I'm the good ol' sorting hat

that may not seem exciting,

but please listen to the story I will tell,

it's you that I'm inviting.

Long, long, long ago

before you were even born,

four people had sewed me

and this was what they sworn.

Their mission was to create a school

that was fun and educating,

these four wizards most might find

extremely fascinating.

First was gallant Gryffindor

that helped people from thick and thin,

he were always ready to accept a challenge

whereever that may have been.

Then was wise ravenclaw

who just couldn't be tricked,

she was so smart and intelligent

that she could win any conflict!