A Lifetime *Hiatus*

Chapter 11

A/N: Hey Buddies!

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It was beautiful.

Walking into the great hall was like walking into the ballroom from 'Beauty and the Beast' and it even have magic dishes that moved; Even though they didn't talk.

It was illuminated by fires that ran down both sides of the hall till it ended where I could see Professor Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore sitting. Tons of students were chatting it up, all sitting readily in there governing Hogwarts robes at the four tables that showed through a banner where each house resided.

Moving in between the two inner tables, in a hording line, we continued to walk further into the room where we finally started to arouse attention.

One person spotted us and like a tidal wave everyone now noticed that the first years were going to be sorted.

While admiring everything I look even further up and notice that there is no ceiling and it showed a glorious night sky filled to the brim with stars you normally wouldn't be able to see. I remember reading about the illusions of the ceiling in "Hogwarts, A History" and thought how beautiful and intricate it was.

Hermione must've noticed it as well because she ruined the affect by once again having to show how much she knew.

"It's not real, the ceiling." she started in an uppity tone. "It's just bewitched to look like the night sky. I read about it in Hogwarts, A History" she finished and then fell quiet as we finally made it to the front of the hall.

Professor McGonagall turned to face us and told us to gather round while hushing the rest of the hall.

"Now, before we start the headmaster would like to say a few words" as she gestured up to him while stepping aside.

As he stood up and I gave him my full attention I thanked the heavens he got rid of the periwinkle monstrosity that he visited me in and went for a better even if bias set of Gryffindor red robes that was adorned with very subtle black lions.

"I would like to start with the notices of the year..."

He went to say that no magic should be done outside the classroom and introduced a straggly unkempt looking man named Filch and his cat who was named Mrs. Norris.

I was just starting lose interest when Dumbledore said, "The third floor is off limits this year and anyone who tries to go there will be met with there brutal and untimely death" he finished off with a twinkle in his eye.

This man is barmy!

"And with that last note, let the sorting BEGIN!"

Professor McGonagall came back to the forefront with a parchment long list of names.

"Abbott, Hannah"

It was the first of many. And the longer I stood there waiting for it to be my turn, the more nervous energy was flowing through my body. What house could I truly be in? According to what I read in the books; I could be in any one of these houses. But then I realized its not even down to me. Its down to the dingy looking hat that sung the sorting song.

The rest of my social life during school was going to be decided by a hat of all things!

Everybody I've met so far came and went into their new family. Malfoy went straight into Slytherin with a smirk on his face. He caught my eye a gave me a small smile. As he sat down he look at me then his eyes glanced quickly to a space next to him as if saying, "It's already yours. This is where you belong."

Ron Weasley went right into Gryffindor to sit along with his brothers who greeted him with loud applause.

And then there was Hermione. She must have taken the longest to get sorted so far and that part was shocking as I was sure she would be a shoo in for Ravenclaw but the entire time she had the hat on top of her head, her face was screwed up as if she were in deep discussion with the hat and it wasn't going how she wanted.

Finally after maybe five minutes, the hat seemed to shake itself as if it was done talking to Hermione and finally shouted 'Gryffindor!' rather exhausted while Hermione just went on with a smile on her face and she was greeted by the hesitant applause of her new house.

Finally, my name was called,

"Potter, Bella"

The entire great hall went silent as I walked towards the stool giving off an aura that said 'Heiress of a Most Ancient and Most Noble house'

And as I finally sat down and saw the sea of students before, the hat was lowered onto my head,

And my whole world went dark.

Nothing I can really say ending this chapter except I'm sorry for the delay and that I really wish I could write a 5000 word chapter someday as it seems as if mine just keep shrinking

Also this is your last chance to say what house you want her in because I can work around anything :)

Until next time,

DC_thewriter