Letters - Year 1: A Post Potter Fan Fiction

Darian - August 31, 2014

August 31, 2014

Marian Blyth
Alderwood Academy
Room - Dragon eating Princess?

 

I hate you...

Now that you're in tears... I'm sorry. I had to get you back for teasing me and Amelia.

So, we got to Hogwarts and attended the banquet. Dad told me they would lead us first years though the lake. The boat ride was awesome! I swear the giant squid bumped my boat! Once I learn all the powers Hogwarts has to offer, I shall tame him and name him Willy.

Yes, I shall ride Willy the squid into battle. I will make a bubble charm for him, so he can keep mostly underwater, and he shall terrorize all those who defy me.

Muhahahaha!

Amelia came over to see what I was laughing maniacally and said Willy is a stupid name for the squid. He needs to be something cooler like Smasher or Doom Kraken.... girls just don't get it.

We got off the boat and went to the feast. It was awesome! the great hall was lit up and I could see the sky through the roof!

The professors and Headmistress McGonagall was there to greet us. The Headmistress was scary! She spoke in a Scottish accent, and gave us all a warm smile. I can't remember most of the speech, other than we'll all die if we go into the forest.

Then it was time to be sorted.

Everyone lined up by name. Amelia was before me. Headmistress pulled out this dusty hat and it began to sing!

Once a year Hogwarts sets me free ,
Sorting the ragged lot I see .
Though eyes I have none,  
I will have much fun .
Meeting you one by one,
Then Tossing you where you ought to be!

Will you follow that of the lion?
Godric, he was never for cryin'.
For adventures he won,
Looted dungeons a ton.
Gryffindor's adventures are fun!
Even if you wind up dyin'.

 

Will you follow that of the raven?
Rowena, she was never craven.
Her nose was always in a book,
Relishing the knowledge she took.
For if it's brains that you look,
Then Ravenclaw's is your haven

 

Will you follow that of the badger?
Hellena, she did have that swagger,
She had those she could depend
Never had to make amend
For if you turn your back on a friend,
Hufflepuff' won't greet it with dagger.

 

Will you follow that of the snake?
With lies and deceit in your wake.
Nothing makes Salazar sadder,
Than a Dark Wizard adder.
If you want to climb the ladder,
Than a fine Slytherin will you make.

 

Younglings welcome, one and all!
This is the Sorting Hat ball!
So singly approach me,
And I shall sort you free!
Fine addition you shall be,
Then I'll be back next fall!

 

Ok, I didn't memorize it, it took all of us in the common room to get each verse. The hat was funny and it did a little wag while it sang his song.

So the sorting began, the crazy hat shouted out each of us. Amelia was ahead of me and looked nervous when the hat was placed on her head. Dad said the hat usually shouts right away, but this one took a few minutes before it shouted. I heard

"Slytherin!"

Amelia looked like she was going to faint. Some gave a long whistle behind me. I asked him what and he shook his head. Apparently Amelia's aunt and mother were in Hufflepuff. This is is going to be a huge shock for her family to be put in as a Slytherin, especially with death eaters killing her great aunt and namesake.