Where The Dreams Come True

Chapter 8

"Well... Yeah... And I didn't think it was so important?" Aristea replied slightly taken aback

"Of course it is important!!!" Eva replied still in enthusiasm

"Is it that bad?" Aristea asked worried

"What? Of course not! It's way too good! Why would you think it's bad?"

"Well... You know... He is not the most beloved person in the Wizarding World..."

"Naaaaah... I think he's brilliant!" Eva said with a smile

"You may be the first person that has told me that so far. Oh, by the way, I noticed that you called him by his nickname, right?" Aristea smiled back

"True. I don't know why, it was just the first thing that came in my mind. Is it not used at all anymore?"

"Hahaha not so much to be honest. But I guess it's fine."

"Alrighty then, I guess we should change I our school robes, right?"

"Yep we should!"

Not long after the two girls put on their robes the train arrived at the Hogsmeade Station. There was Rubeus Hagrid, one more time calling for the first year students. When his gaze fell on the two little girls, he smiled warmly at them. Soon, when all first years were gathered, he led them to a bunch of small boats in the Black Lake, that would lead them to the grounds of Hogwarts. Eva was at least fascinated. She was looking all around her, trying to paint in her mind every single detail of her surroundings. Sooner or later, they were headed to the Great Hall, guided by Professor McGonagall. When the doors flew open, Eva couldn't sustain a small gasp out of surprise. She heard a giggle from beside her.

"What? I may have read about it but it's way more different seeing it up close. It is... magical!" she said with a broad smile

"I didn't say anything!" Aristea kept giggling

"Oooooh come oooon!!!" Eva joined her new friend

All first-years were leaded to the front of the room for the start of the Sorting Hat Ceremony. After listening to the Sorting Hat's song for that year, Professor McGonagall gave a small speech to the children:

"Welcome to Hogwarts. Before the initiation of the term, you will be sorted into your houses and then you will be free to take a seat in the Great Hall. While you are being students in this school, your house will be something like a family for you. Whilst you are here, your triumphs will earn you house points while any troublemaking will lose house points. House points are important because at the end of each year, the house with the most points is awarded with the House Cup, a great honor for each house to hold. There are four houses, called Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Each house has its own noble history and has produced outstanding witches and wizards. Now, for the start of the Sorting Ceremony, when I call your name, you will come forth, I shall place the Sorting Hat on your head and you will be sorted in your houses."

Several names were called before the ones of the two girls

"Aristea Peregrino!" called Professor McGonnagall

The two girls exchanged a look, and with a sigh Aristea stepped forward. When the Sorting Hat was placed on her head, made it's decision quite clear:
"Oh, well... I see... I see... Just the perfect fit for... SLYTHERIN!!!"

Aristea smiled a sigh of relief and while making her way to the Slytherin table while getting applauded, exchanged smiles with her friend

"Eva de la Rosa!" was the next name to be called

The girl was pretty anxious, but with a sigh she stepped forward. Her nervousness though resulted on her nearly tripping, only to be saved by another kid's hand that supported her. She slightly turned around to see a girl smiling encouragingly at her. She mouthed a "Thank you!" and went forward. This time though, the Sorting Hat took quite its time to decide on where to put her.