Chapter 7:The Sortings

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A number of boats are plugging across a vast lake, where up ahead a huge castle can be seen. People are in awe.
"Wicked." Ron says

Upon arriving inside of Hogwarts,on a higher level,Professor Porlyusica Flitwick is waiting. She raps her fingers on a stone railing,and then goes to the top of the stairs to greet the newcomers.
"Welcome to Hogwarts.Now,in a few moments,you will pass through these doors and join your classmates.But before you can take your seats you must be sorted into your houses.They are Gryffindor,Ravenclaw,Hufflepuff,and Slytherin." She explains."Now,while you are here,your house will be like your family.Your triumphs will earn you house points.Any rule breaking,and you will lose points.At the end of the year,the house with the most points is awarded the house cup-" she is cut off by Neville Longbottom,a scared looking boy,spots his toad sitting near Porlyusica.He jumps forward.
"Trevor!" He yells.Porlyusica stares down at him. "Sorry." He mumbles,backing away.
"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily." Porlyusica says,walking away
Draco Malfoy,a slicked-back evil looking boy speaks up. "It's true then,what they're saying on the train.Harry and Erza Potter have come to Hogwarts." Draco states.Students begin to whisper. "This is Crabbe,and Goyle," He starts,nodding to thugs. "And I'm Malfoy...Draco Malfoy." Draco gently takes Erza's hand,kissing the back of it.This both angers and flatters her and Draco lets go.Then,Minerva Malfoy,a young girl with slick black hair walks up. "And this is my sister, Minerva Malfoy,her friends are Sting Blanc and Rogue Black." He says.Ron snickers at their name "Think our name's funny,do you?" Minerva sneers. "No need to ask yours.Red hair,and a hand me down robe?You must be a Weasley." Says Draco. "You'll soon find that some wizarding families are better than others,Potters.Don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort.I can help you there." He extends hand. "I think we can tell who the wrong sort are for ourselves,thanks." Harry states firmly.Draco glares.Porlyusica returns and smacks him on the shoulder with a newspaper.He retreats with one last glare. "We're ready for you now." She says bluntly.She leads everyone through two large doors and into the Great Hall, where there are four long tables with many kids,as well as floating candles.The roof appears to be the sky.
"It's not real,the ceiling.It's just bewitched to look like the night sky.I read about it in Hogwarts:A History." Meredy explains to a light blue haired companion of hers(which is Levy Granger). "All right,will you wait along here,please? Now,before we begin,Professor Albus Dumbldedore would like to say a few words."
Albus rises from the main table. "I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce.The first years please note that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students.Also,our caretaker,Mr. Filch," He signals to ragged old man with a cat with red eyes. "Has asked me to remind you that the 3rd floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death.Thank you."
(WARNING:I might not do everything according to the book or movie)
Porlyusica holds a parchment. "When I call your name,you will come forth,I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses.Meredy Milkovich."
"Oh,no.Okay,relax." Meredy says,calming herself down.She goes up and the hat is placed on her head. "Mental that one, I'm telling you." Ron whispers to Harry,who nods in agreement.
"Ah,right then...hmm...right.Okay...Gryffindor!!" Yells the Sorting Hat
There is cheering from Gryffindor table.Hermione jumps off with a smile.Flitwick calls another name."Draco Malfoy."
Draco saunters up proudly.The tattered hat nearly freaks before touching down on Dracos head.The Sorting Hat yells "SLYTHERIN!"
"There isn't a witch or wizard who went bad who wasn't in Slytherin." Gray explains.Minerva is called next and like her younger twin brother is sorted in Slytherin.Porlyusica looks at the next name. "Natsu Drako!" Natsu proudly walks up,the sorting hat is placed on his head.
"Ah,brave this one is.But it is rather tricky where to put you....alright,GRYFFINDOR!"
Natsu heads over to the Gryffindor table. "Lucy Heartland." Ignoring the whispers,she walks up an the hat is placed on her head. "Smart,clever,extremely witty with a thirst to be different...okay,RAVENCLAW!!"
Lucy smiles and she heads over to the Ravenclaw table. "Erza Potter." The room goes silent as Erza goes up.The hat barley even touches her head and the hat shouts "GRYFFINDOR!"
Harry looks around and spots a black haired,pale teacher,Severus Snape,looking at him.His scar hurts.
"Ahh!" He says putting a hand on forehead. "Harry,what is it?" Asks Ron. "Nothing...it's nothing,I'm fine."
"Gray Black." Gray hesitantly walks up,and the hat is placed on his head.Almost 2 minutes pass and the hat yells "GRYFFINDOR!" Gray sighs with relief and he goes over to the Gryffindor table. "Gajeel Snape." A tall,black haired boy with red eyes and piercings walked up.The hat too barely touched his head and it yelled "SLYTHERIN!!" Smirking,Gajeel heads over to the Gryffindor table,welcomed by the Malfoy siblings. "Juvia Bones." A girl with blue hair and dark blue eyes walks up. "Devotion and undying loyalty to your loved ones I see.Without a doubt,HUFFLEPUFF!!" The blue haired girl shyly walks over to the Hufflepuff table.She catches Gray's eye from the Gryffindor table. "Wendy McGonagall" A tiny,dark blue haired girl with brown eyes walked up to the stool,where the hat was placed on her head.
"Let's see...I know...HUFFLEPUFF!" Wendy sighs with relief and also joins Juvia at the Hufflepuff table.Harry sees her and for a brief moment,catches her eye.
"Laxus Dumbledore." A boy with blonde hair and a scar on his left eye walks up.The hat also barely touches his head and yells. "SLYTHERIN!" Makarov Dumbledore sighs as he sees his grandson walk over to the Slytherin table.
"Cana Evans-Gryffindor." The brunette walks up,fearless.When the hat touches her head,it yells. "GRYFFINDOR" A ginger male smirks to himself.
"Levy Granger." The tiny Hazel eyed bluenette walks up.The hat barely touches her scalp yelling "RAVENCLAW"
"Evie Greengrass." "SLYTHERIN'" yells the hat.
"Freed Justine-Moody." "RAVENCLAW!!"
"Bickslow Knight." "SLYTHERIN!!" The sorting continued.The new Gryffindors were Jet Finnigan,Neville Longbottom,and Michelle Lobster.The new Hufflepuffs were Kinana Riddle,Risley Law,Droy Jordan,and Yukino Aguria.Harry and Erza noticed the glares towards Kinana after seeing her sorted into Hufflepuff.The other Ravenclaws were Laki O'Neil,Siegrain Abbott,and Lyon Vastia.The other Slytherins were Rogue Black,Sting Blanc,and Blaise Zabini.
"Ronald Weasley." Ron gulps and walks up.He sits down and the hat is put on.
"Ah!Another Weasley.I know just where to put you...Gryffindor!!" Yells the Hat.Ron sighs with relief.Cheering comes from the Gryffindor table
"Harry Potter." Everything goes silent.Harry walks up and sits down.
"Hmm...difficult,very difficult.Plenty of courage I see,not a bad mind,either.There's talent,oh yes,and a thirst to prove yourself.But where to put you?" The Sorting Hat ponders.Harry whispers "Not Slytherin.Not Slytherin."
"Not Slytherin,eh?Are you sure?" The Hat asks. "You could be great,you know.Its all here in your head.And Slytherin will help you on your way to greatness!There's no doubt about that!No?" Harry whispers again and again."Not Slytherin...anything but Slytherin." "Well,if youre sure...better be...GRYFFINDOR!!" Yells the Sorting Hat
There is an immense cheering and Harry goes to the Gryffindor table.Fred and George are also there and they cheer: "We got the Potters!We got the Potters!" Harry sits down beside his sister.
Porlyusica dings on a cup "Your attention,please." Albus stands. "Before we eat,let me say a few small words.Due to the retirement of Professor McGonagall,we have a new Transfiguration Professor,Mirajane Strauss." Next to Severus,a woman with white hair and blue eyes stands as the room fills with applause.She soon sits down. "Now,let the feast...begin."Food magically appears on all the tables, and the hall is filled with awe and chatter.
"Wow." Says Harry. Draco looks at all the food, raises his eyebrows and digs in.Ron stuffs his face.
"I'm half and half.Me dad's a Muggle.Mam's a witch.Bit of a nasty shock for him when he found out." Michelle says. Neville laughs.Harry is sitting next to Percy and he leans over. "Say,Percy,who's that teacher talking to Professor Strauss?" "Oh, that's Professor Snape,head of Slytherin house."
"What's he teach?" Erza asks
"Potions.But everyone knows it's the Dark Arts he fancies.He's been after Quirrell's job for years." Cana glances at an orange-red headed Professor,then turns her attention to Harry and Erza. "The name's Cana,Cana Evans.I'm you cousin.Your aunt,Cornelia,died before you were born.Aunt Petty wouldn't have told you,seeing as how she hated her older twin sister." Erza looks amazed. "Aunt Petunia had a twin?" Cana just nods. "Uh huh."
Ron,having just finished a chicken wing,reaches into the bowl for more,and a ghostly head,Sir Nicholas,pops out.
"Ahh!" Ron yells. "Hello!How are you?Welcome to Gryffindor." Says the Nearly Headless Ghost.Numerous ghosts come pouring from the walls,sailing along. "Hello,Sir Nicholas.Have a nice summer?" Asks Percy.
"Dismal.Once again,my request to join the headless hunt has been denied." The ghost responds sourly as he begins to leave. "Hey,I know you!You're Nearly Headless Nick!" Says Gray.Nick turns back. "I prefer Sir Nicholas if you don't mind." He responds with pride. "Nearly headless?" Meredy scoffs. "How can you be nearly headless?"
"Like this." Nick grabs his head and pulls it to the side.His head is hanging on just by a thread. "Ahh!" Natsu yells. "Eugh." Meredy shudders

After dinner,Percy is leading the Gryffindors to the staircases. "Gryffindors,follow me please.Keep up.Thank you."
'Ravenclaw,follow me.This way." Hollers a Ravenclaw boy/Rufus Lore. "This is the most direct path to the dormitories. Oh,and keep an eye on the staircases...they like to change." Says Percy with a smirk.We soon see a vast amount of staircases,people walking on them,and some switching places.Percy continues on. "Keep up,please,and follow me.Quickly now,come on.Come on." They begin walking up the stairs.
"Jet,that picture's moving!" Neville says,surprised. "Look at that one,Harry!" "I think she fancies you Ron."
"Welcome to Hogwarts." Says a man in a painting. "Who's that?She looks like Irene" a woman in a picture says pouting to Erza.Approaching the Gryffindor dorms,they come up to a large painting of a large woman in a pink dress.
"Password?" Asks the Fat Lady. "Caput Draconis." The woman nods and the painting opens to reveal a gape in the wall. "Follow me,everyone.Keep up,quickly,come on." (A/N:GOD PERCY WE GET IT!!!)
"Oh,wow." Michelle says,eyes full of awe. "Gather 'round here.Welcome to the Gryffindor Common Room.Boys' dormitories,upstairs and down to your left.Girls,the same on your right.You'll find that your belongings have already been brought up." Percy explains.Once getting settled in,it's midnight Harry is sitting by a window in his pj's,with his owl,Hedwig.He pets the owl and looks out the window,sighing with content.
In the girl's dorms,Erza stares out the window while the other girls sleep.The door opens and in comes Mirajane. "Erza?" Erza turns to see her. "Professor Strauss!I'm sorry,I didn't intend to be up this late." Mirajane smiles at this. "No need to worry.Besides,I hope you'd be awake." Erza raises an eyebrow. "And why's that?" Erza asks. Mirajane sits down on Erza's bed. "Because you deserve some answers Erza.On why Voldemort didn't kill you that night your parents,my friends,died."

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