Estella Evans thought she was just another average orphan with a lot of bad luck, that is until she gets a one way ticket to Hogwarts and her life changes immediately - and it's not exactly for the better
BOOK ONE!
[cos - gof]
[started - 25/10/20
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——— Hagrid knocked on the large oak doors a few times before they opened to reveal a tall, stern looking older witch dressed in emerald green robes. Immediately Estella realised that she didn't want to end up in this woman's bad books.
"I have the firs' years for you, Professor McGonagall" Hagrid said.
"Thank you, Hagrid" the witch responded as she opened the castle doors wide.
As the doors opened, Estella let out a small gasp at the sight. There in front of them was an enormous entrance hall that had a ceiling too high for Estella to even comprehend. There was a grand marble staircase that led up to the floors above, and the stone walls were lit with numerous torches.
They all followed Professor McGonagall across the stone floors, into a small, dimly lit chamber by the side of the hall, and all squeezed tightly in.
"Welcome to Hogwarts" McGonagall started. "In a few moments, the start-of-term feast will begin but before you can take you seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your Hogwarts Houses. This sorting ceremony is very important because while you attend Hogwarts, your house will be your family. You will attend classes with your house, sleep in your dormitory, and spend spare time in the common room".
"The four houses as some of you are aware, are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Throughout your time at Hogwarts, any triumphs will earn you house points, while any rule breaking will cause you to lose points. The house at the end of the year with the most points will win the annual house cup. The sorting ceremony will begin shortly in front of the school" Professor McGonagall concluded.
"I shall return once we're ready for you" said McGonagall. "Please wait quietly"
Once she left the chambers, Estella's heart sped up.
"I hope we are in the same house" Grace said turning towards her.
"Me to" Estella said nervously, as she fiddled with her fingers and ran her hands down her cloak to try and flatten any wrinkles.
They continued to nervously smarten themselves up, and made light chatter until Professor McGonagall returned to the small room.
"We are ready for you now. Please, form a line" she instructed as she began to lead them out.
