Amelia Potter : Harry Potters Twin

Chapter 6 - The Sorting

We all Stumbled out of The Train in packs , 'Mione , Neville and I had one to our-selves since no-one wanted to talk to the Nerdy Girl and the Clumsy Boy. People came to me and asked me to move into into their comprtment and they were mostly boys who tried flirting with me. When they did I felt my wrist grow hot and looked down to see Neville with a deathgrip on it. Awe , hes a protective friend!

"Alright , 'Arry 'Amelia?" Hagrids voice snapped me out of my trance to see i was in front of him. I smiled up at him and nodded. I saw Harry do the same and decided to put our telepathy to use. 'Hiya James,' I said. Harry head snapped to me and smiled back at me. 'Hiya Lily , ready for this?' Nervousness took over and I shook my head at him. He smiled slightly and walked over before grabbing my hand and kissing my forehead. We were going to be sorted next to each other , Even if it killed me. I dont think I would have the courage otherwise. We walked dwon a slope , all of us slipping and sliding everywhere , I occasionly had to hold onto Harry or even Neville (To which he blushed)! We eventurally reached the bottom and in front of us was a Gigantic Lake! I looked into the water and immedietly wanted to know what it felt like stepping into it. Somehow , I had been self-consiouslly stepping towards the lake and felt a hand go around my waist dragging me back. I looked and found the eyes of Barbie, I slapped his hands away and went to stand by my Twin who wrapped a protective arm around my waist , glaring at Barbie. I put my hand on his shoulder and he relaxed, not much, but he did relax. People were watching the exchange in silence , There heads looking side to side as if they were in a Tennis Match. I clapped really loudly and they shook there heads and continued getting into boats. Wait? I didnt notice any boats down here when we first came... Oh well. I carefully stepped into one and Hermione and Neville Followed , doing it less carefully. I held up a lantern and exchanged looks with my Brother who did the same thing to me. That little exchange calmed my heart beat right down , most likely doing the same to James.

"Everyone in? Alrigh' FORWARD!" Hagrid shouted from the front. Suddenly , the Boats made a lurch Forward and every one gazed at the sight around us. The castle stood towering over us, it's historic look slightly intimidating me. We reached the other side eventually and everybody stepped out of their boats. I joined my twins side and gripped his hand tightly , probably cutting of his Blood flow. We entered the Castle where a Witch Clad in Emerald Robes was, waiting for us.

"The firs'-years, Professor McGonagall," said Hagrid.

"Thank you, Hagrid. I will take them from here." she said. Hagrid left and Professor Mcgonagall started her speech.

" Welcome to Hogwarts,' said Professor McGonagall. 'The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your house dormitory and spend free time in your house common room.

'The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Each house has its own noble history and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your house points, while any rule-breaking will lose house points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honour. I hope each of you will be a credit to whichever house becomes yours.

'The Sorting Ceremony will take place in a few minutes in front of the rest of the school. I suggest you all smarted yourselves up as much as you can while you are waiting.' Her eyes lingered for a moment on Neville's cloak, which was fastened under his left ear, and on Ron's smudged nose. Harry nervously tried to flatten his hair.

'I will return when we are ready for you,' said Professor McGonagall. 'Please wait quietly." (I just copied and pasted the speech! All rights go to Queen J.K Rowling) She left and immediately Barbie started to speak.

"So it's true then, Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts," He drawled, Whispers broke out and everybody scanned the crowd for him.

"So, what if he is?' I said, putting my hands on my hips and walking in front of my Twin. Barbie sneered at me and pushed me to the ground , that moment I felt my over-protective brother reach climax on his temper. I ran to him quickly,

"James, James, calm down." I quickly said, putting my hands either side of his face. He looked me right in the eye and I knew he calmed down a bit. I stepped back cautiously incase he lunged at Barbie dude and Neville guided me a bit. They continued taking and I heard Barbie say something along the lines of 'not want to hang around people like them' and his eyes flicked over to me and Ron. I rolled my eyes at him as Harry said that he can choose for himself. I cheered for my Twin as The Professor came back and hit This Malfoy dude on the head with a scroll.

"We are ready for you now," She said , pushing open the doors to a GIGANTIC hall. I gasped in shock as I looked at the ceiling , I heard 'Mione say something about it being enchanted to look like the night sky and how she read about it in 'Hogwarts : A History'. I should really read that... oh well. My eyes flickered over everything in the room , including the teachers table. One teacher caught my eye , he looked somewhat familiar to me so I Weakly raised a hand and waved at him. He saw my action and the edges of his lips tugged upwards , Which caused most students to look at me in awe. I guess he doesn't smile much , unless a person is in trouble maybe.

I gripped Harry's Hand Tightly as she took out a scroll. "Now , when I call your name , come and sit on the stool." She ordered and read the names out from the list, "Abbot , Hannah." She called. A red faced girl walked forwards shyly , her pigtails swinging from side to side. As soon as a Hat was placed on her head , it shouted ,

"HUFFLEPUFF!" I jumped back in shock as my eyes widened a little. Harry laughed silently at me as I playfully shoved him , Which meant he shoved me back , and since I'm competitive , I shoved him back as-well. Soon , we had a full blown shoving war on as we laughed silently at the confused stares we were given. I only stared paying attention to the sorting when Hermiones name was called.

"Granger , Hermione!" Proffesor McGonagall called. Hermione walked up to the stool eagerly , whispering things to herself.

"She's mental , that one." Ron said and I elbowed him in the ribs , it must've hurt because a second later his face was scrunched up in pain. Oops. Hermione was still on the still but only for a second more as the Hat shouted "GRYFFINDOR!' I cheered with Gryffindor while she went and sat at the respective table.

"Malfoy , Draco!" The professor called again , but with a slight sneer. No-one else seemed to notice it though , so I will let it pass for now. He swaggered up to the stool and sat down , as soon as the hat was just above his head , it shouted Slytherin! Evil Toe-rag he will be... I bet you.

"Potter , Harry!" Whispers flew everywhere as my brother went up to the front but stopped to ask Professor McGonagall Something. She nodded with a easy smile before placing the hat on his head m the Hat took quite a long time to sort Harry and nervous whispers again went around the hall. Harry needs the comfort so I pulled the exact same trick I did in the Dress Shop , I went into his head and held his hand. As soon as I had done this action , the Hat Yelled "GRYFFINDOR!"

"Potter , Amelia!" Everyone looked around curiously unto they found my figure walking up to the stool. Harry jumped off and stood next to the stool as I sat down , everyone watched in complete silence as He gripped my hands in his and the Hat was placed on my head.

What do we have here! I heard a voice say in my head , An exact replica of Lily Evans mind , you must be her daughter. There is only one house for you , It continued out loud , "GRYFFINDOR!"

The Hat wS taken of my head and I jump hugged Harry as he laughed , dragging me to the. Gryffindor table where some older twins were chanting "WE GOT THE POTTERS!". Harry's and I sat next to each , well , I was more on his lap. We watched the rest of the sorting but only paid actual attention when Rons name was called up. The hat didn't even hesitate before it said Gryffindor! All my friends are in Gryffindor , oh , Neville is too by the way.