Harry's Second Chance

The Sorting Hat

Harry stood nervously along with the other first years. His mind racing with thoughts. What house would he be in? Would Ron and Hermione be with him? Was his game going to make a difference?

Hermione reached over and put her hand on his shoulder. "Harry calm down." She whispered. Ron nodded in agreement. "Seriously mate, everything's gonna be fine. Unless we get put in Slytherin that is." Hermione smacked Ron on the head. "Ronald!" she scolded.

"Hermione Granger." Professor McGonaglle called. Hermione took a deep breath and slowly walked up the steps towards her. She sat down on the stool and awaited for the hat to be placed in her head. "Gryffindor!" The hat shouted. The Gryffindor table cheered for their new student. Harry and Ron clapped happily as they watched Hermione go join the rest of the Gryffindor's. Harry waited nervously for Professor McGonaglle to call his name. Half of him was excited about it, but half of home was terrified. He stood and watched Ron feet put into Gryffindor, praying he'd be along side him.

Finally after the agonizing wait his name was called.

"Harry Potter." as soon as his name was said the hall burst out into a hum of whispers. Harry walked up and sat down on the stool, awaiting the hat to tell him his fate. "Ah difficult." The hat said. "You've got qualities of a Slytherin, but your brave like a Gryffindor, the only problem is where to put you." The hat said. Harry froze. 'Not Slytherin' he thought. 'Anything but Slytherin'

"Both Slytherin eh? You wouldn't do bad there you know. Well.... better be... GRYFFINDOR!" the hat roared. Harry's heart felt suddenly lighter. He happily walked to the Gryffindor table to greet his new friends.

They sat in front of beautiful golden plates and goblets. With a wave of Dumbledore's hand the plate and goblets filled.

"Harry glad to have you!" a fifth year boy said. Then he stuck his hand out. "I'm Oliver Wood by the way." Harry nodded.

All the students began scarfing down their beautifully made feast. Soon it was time for them to head off to bed. Harry was amused when the prefect scared most of his first year classmate with the moving staircases. His parents had told him loads of stories about their days in Hogwarts. His father also gave him the Marauder's Map. A secret between him and his father. If is mother found out it was going to be taken away.

Harry walked to his dorm to find Hedwig sitting at the end of his bed.

He grabbed a spare piece of parchment and began his letter.

Dear Mum and Dad,

The first day here was great. I made it into Gryyfindor! Just like mom said I would. Ron and Hermione both made it in Gryffindor as well. The prefect (Percy Weasley) scared a bunch of my fellow first years about the changing stair cases, I was some what amused because you guys had already told me about it. The feast was even better than you said. Ill write you guys again soon. I love you guys.

Love

Harry J. Potter