|| Black and White || (marauders era)

Plot twists and Pint-sized parties

"Avery white... There's a very important matter that we must discuss. It can and will change your future."

I turned to my left and at on the top of a shelf, lay the sorting hat.

"Come here and take me off the shelf." It continued.

I walked forwards and reached up to it, my finger tips barely touching the brim. I slid it off the shelf and caught it swiftly.

"Careful!" It barked. "Now place me on your head."

I slowly and cautiously brung it towards my head, until it sat there comfortably.

I heard the door open and I turned around quickly, meeting eyes with Professor Dumbledore.

I glanced at Bane and saw that he was standing proudly in the middle of the room, his chest puffed out.

The headmasters eyes were twinkling, and I felt regretful of even touching the old hat.

"I'm sorry professor, I-it asked me to, please I-"

"Don't worry Avery, it's fine. It seems like the sorting hat wanted to announce something, so I'm glad that I'm here to see. Please continue." He smiled.

The sorting hat sat atop my head, occasionally humming in thought.

I watched as Dumbledore walked over to Bane, who puffed his chest out trying to look strong and cool. He spoke to the Centaur and he left. The professor turned back to us and observed.

It was rather awkward but I tried to take my mind off of it.

By the time I had finally zoned out, the sorting hat started muttering 'yes...' And I was brought back in reality immediately.

After another 20 long seconds, it suddenly shouted.

"GRYFFINDOR!"

I was shocked out of my mind. Dumbledore's eyes were twinkling more than ever, if it were possible.

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"SILENCE!"

All the students stopped chattering a turned to face the front, where Professsor Dumbeldore had stood and walked towards  the podium.

"I have a quick announcement to make."

I frowned, knowing exactly what he was going to say. I shuffled uncomfortably in my seat next to Remus and Peter.

"Avery White is transferring from Slytherin to Gryffindor, as the sorting hat decided so I ask all Gryffindors to welcome her warmly."

All faces turned to me. The marauders were staring, eyes wide and gaping. Erin was cheering and Lily was grinning at me.

I smiled shyly back at them.

God damn attention.

I looked over to the Slytherin table. Regulus was scowling at me and Severus was actually... Upset.

Everyone was whispering and eyeing me. I'm guessing that this doesn't happen often.

"The reason why I announced this instead of just letting the two houses involved know, was because this is the first time in history that this has ever happened." Dumbeldore finished.