The sorting hat

Chapter 2

The next morning when I woke up I was beyond excited. I could hardly wait until I finally received that letter. I had been looking forward to it ever since I learned about Hogwarts. I only hope its as magnificent as I imagine. The day went by so slowly but then finally it was 10 pm. I decided to get a good nights rest so that way I would be "refreshed" for when I open my letter. I laid down on my bed and stared at the ceiling for what seemed like hours thinking of what would happen when I got into Hogwarts. I wasn't sure what house I wanted to get into yet but I knew whichever house it was, itd be perfect. Somehow, I finally ended up falling asleep.

The second my alarm rang I jumped up from bed and ran downstairs into the living room. My family was sitting at the table reading the newspaper and drinking coffee.

"Good morning Aphy" My father said not looking up from the newspaper.

"Happy birthday darling!" My mom squealed while giving me a hug.

I stared at them waiting for them to give me the letter.

"Well?" I asked impatiently.

"Oh right! Heres your present" Mom said giddily.

I opened it and saw it was a small notebook with a tiny lock on it. I instantly smiled remembering the notebook I saw one day sitting on the display window when I walked by the mall. I had wanted that notebook for so long.

"Oh and one more thing Aphy." Father said eyeing a small envelope sitting on the counter.

I could feel my heart stop. It was right there. I was so nervous but so excited. I quickly opened it and read it so fast like my life depended on it.

"I GOT ACCEPTED INTO HOGWARTS!!!!" I screamed while jumping up and down.

"Congratulations honey! I know you'll make a fantastic witch" Father said smiling brightly.

I smiled brightly and ran upstairs to my bedroom to call my best friend Cedric Diggory and tell him the news. I met Cedric when I was about 3 and he was 5 because our parents used to be best friends, ever since then we have been inseparable. He was already going into his third year at Hogwarts though. I dialed his number and he picked up before the first ring. You can always count on him to be there for me.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY APH!!!" He yelled into his speaker

"hehehe thank youuu" I smiled waiting for him to realize

It didn't take long because he immediately remembered his 11th birthday.

"DID YOU GET IT??" He asked anxiously

"get what?" I decided to play dumb

"oh come on aph don't be like that" he sounded annoyed

"hmmh fine... Im going to Hogwarts!!" I yelled

"YESSSS!! Okay first thing tomorrow I am taking you to Diagon Alley."

"yes u bet u are. I'm so excited. I wonder what house ill be in"

"hopefully Hufflepuff like me"

"hahaha maybe" I smirked

Just then I heard my mom yell for my name

"oh my moms calling me. Ill see you tomorrow. Love you!" I said as I hung up.

I took a deep breath and left my room wondering what adventures I'd have at Hogwarts.