The Oddity (Harry Potter Reader Insert)

The Sorting Hat

The journey hadn't lasted quite as long as Y/N had thought.

Everyone was now exiting the train. Y/N followed Ron and Harry as they made their way over to a really tall man, who had long unkempt hair and a long wiry beard.

"Right then.First years. This way please!" He called loudly beckoning them over with his hand. Harry kept walking until he was directly in front of him.

"Hello Harry." The large man greeted."Hi Hagrid." Harry replied. Ron and Y/N stared up at the man. "Wow." Ron says in awe.

"Right then into the boats now. Follow me."

Hagrid lead the many first years over to the large rowing boats. Y/N had gotten separated from Harry and Ron as they everyone piled onto the boats.

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After they had all exited the boats they entered the large castle. Y/N had spotted her brother near the front and so lingered quietly in the back as they all walked up a large set of stairs.

"Welcome to Hogwarts!" An older woman who wore an old hat resembling that of a witchs' hat atop her head spoke loudly. "Now in a few moments you will go through these doors and join your classmates but before you take your seats you must be sorted into your houses." It was then that Y/N spotted both Harry and Ron, both stood right at the very front along with Draco.

"They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Raveclaw... and Slytherin." She pronounced Slytherin more sternly making her feelings about the house known.

"Now while you're here. Your house will be like your family." This made Y/N feel cold. She didn't want to have her family being those of the Slytherin house they'd just isolate her...just like her real family does.

"Your triumphs will earn your 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-"

"Trevor!" A small boy interrupted excitedly as he ran forward. He looked up at the teacher in slight fear. She looked at him with a stern gaze but also slight confusion. "Sorry." He mumbled quietly before retreating back down the steps. The woman disregarded his apology before continuing her speech.

"The ceremony will begin momentarily." She then walks away.

It hasn't even been a second later until Y/N heard a familiar voice pipe up. "It's true then, what they're saying on the train Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts." Y/N moved further into the crowd as everyone gasped and began to murmur, hoping he does not see her.

"This is Crabbe and Goyle and I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy." A snort can be heard and Draco turns his head angrily to the side. "Think my name's funny do you? No need to ask yours," He pauses narrowing his eyes accusingly. "Red hair and a hand-me-down robe. You must be a Weasley." He spat hatefully.

Y/N felt awful in that moment as though she was going to be sick.

Draco then turned back to Harry."You'll soon find some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort I can help you there." Y/N saw he had his hand outstretched and she hoped with all her might Harry didn't take it.

"I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself thanks." Harry replied curtly making Draco's face go sour and Y/N let slip a small smile as she looked to the ground.

The woman reappeared and tapped Draco's shoulder who moved away from Harry but not without a glare.

"We're ready for you now."

The smile is wiped off Y/N's face and everyone starts moving.

They enter a large hall filled with other students sitting at four large tables. Y/N blended in with the crowd, head down making sure not to be seen.