A Mothers Love

Chapter 12: The Sorting

Harry was excited to see his aunt Minnie. She was tapping her fingers impatiently on the railing when the group of students had arrived.

"Before you can join your classmates, you need to be sorted into your Houses. They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. While you are here, your House will be lime your family. Your triumphs will earn you points, any rule breaking and you will loose points. At the end of the year each house will compete for the House Cup. Now excuse me a moment." Minnie didnt like smiling at the new kids. She is a stern woman, but not souless.

"Ooh, how are we getting sorted?" Hermione asked nervously.

"George told me we had to fight a troll. Oh Im ready!" Ron said excitedly.

Hermione groaned.

"Dont worry, George is only a prankster. I wouldnt believe what he says." Harry elbowed Ron.

"What was that for?!" Ron hissed.

"Shes scared as it is. Lay off her." Harry growled.

Ron laughed a bit harshly, "sorry Hermione only yanking your chain."

"Ron, please just be quiet." Draco cut in.

Ron opened his mouth and Harry thanked Godric that Minnie had returned.

When they were walking in, Hermione continued to blab about the enchamtments while Ron tried imitating her.

Harry was getting sick of it. He hoped with all his being that Ron would not be in his house. He knew Ron as a loyal friend, but he at times had no filter. Letting whatever on his mind out of his mouth, not caring who he hurt. Whenever he got mad or annoyed is when his mouth would run for too long. He also harbors a boatload of childish grudges.

Minnie lead them into the Great Hall where the Sorting Hat stood. Harry reflected on the traits of the Houses, and thought which was more him.

He thought more between the brains and the brave. He knew either would please him. The ravens would constantly keep him on his toes. The lions would challenge him to be a brave person.

Harry watched as Draco and Hermione took their ranks as ravens and Ron became a lion. All too soon it was Harrys turn

"Ah another Potter, you are brave at heart Gryffindor would suit you well, but you have a scholor mind, determination like a Slytherin and loyalty of a Hufflepuff. But where to put you?" The hat asked. "Hmmm...you want to badly prove yourself so you belong in...

"RAVENCLAW!"

The ravens burst into applause that the famous kid had chose them. Harry sent Ron a sad look of pity but continued on with the feast. Neville also went to the lions.

Just as he grabbed a bit of food Harrys eyes clouded as a vision came. Harry saw himself at Gryffindor and felt his intense hatered towards his uncle Sev. When it was over, Harry shivered slightly, like he would ever accuse his family of hurting him! He internally scoffed at the thought.

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"Ok to get into the common room all you have to do is answer a riddle. If you get it right, you can go in, if not, you have to wait until someone gets the right answer." The Prefect explained.

The Prefect then gave them instruction on on where their dorms were. Harry scurried up and fell asleep at once.

However, his dreams were disturbed again. He saw himself as a Gryffindor friends with Ron and Hermione, enemies with Malfoy. He watched his first year play in a fast forward way. He saw on Halloween that a troll came in and he saved Hermiones skin.  He had become Seeker in his first year, he and his friends devised ways to overcome the puzzles guarding the Sorcerers Stone. He also saw who the real culprit is.

Harry awoke with a start breathing heavy. He had a few things to get done first before classes began. He left the tower in search of Minnie.

"Who is it- Harry! You know classes dont start until 9 right?" Minnie smirked.

Harry rolled his eyes playfully. "I know that Minnie, I just nedd to speak with Dumbledore now."

"About what?" Minnie became suspicious.

"A teacher who wants to steal the Sorcerers Stone, but by all means you can just go on thinking your defenses are good enough." Harry said casually walking away.

"Harry wait!" Minnie sighed asHarry swiveled on his heel. "I'll take you to Albus."

Harry grinned. "I knew you would see reason Minnie."

"This better be good Harry." Minnie muttered.

"Trust me, it is."

Minnie sighed, "Lemon drop!" The gargoyle leaped aside revealing a staircase. "Come on then."

Minnie knocked on the door. "Come in." Dumbledore replied.

"Albus! Potter here told mesomething about the Sorcerers Stone. A teacher will be stealing it soon right Potter?" Minnie demanded turning to Harry.

"Yes, I know all your defenses from the Cerebus to the Mirror of Erised." Harry paused as both Minnie and Albus gasped. "None of it will keep the thief away. The best course of action is to make a decoy and destroy the true stone."

"Harry, how do you know this?" Minnie asked.

"I could tell you, but you would think Im telling lies, its an unbelieveable story." Harry hesitated.

"Try us."

"It has to start with my mothers Seer abilities. After I was born she forsaw Voldemort kill her and Dad. She also forsaw great danger to thr Longbottoms. So she used some ancient magic to protect both families. When Voldemort came, he only knocked Mum unconcious. The magic activated when He struck me."

"What does that have to do with the stone?" Minnie asked.

"Im getting there. However, Mum told me Ive been getting memories in chronological order of another dimension where Mum and Dad were killed and Im the boy who lived. In this time, I hate Draco and Sev with a passion and spend most of this year accusing Sev of being the thief. I know who the culprit is, but not how to get rid of him." Harry sighed

"Harry, must you carry the weight of the world on your own?" Minnie asked concerned.

Harry shrugged. "I dont mean to Professor. It just happens. Now I better get breakfast before my classes start."

"You may go." Dumblredore stated.