The sorting hat

Chapter 8

A giant man with a large beard (who I'm assuming was Hagrid) took us to these boats that brought us to the castle. I was so nervous I could feel my entire body shaking. We walked inside the castle and I looked around. It was enormous. I looked up at the tall ceiling and saw the staircases change. We passed moving and talking portraits and of course I had to talk to a few of them. We arrived at the top of a staircase, I looked around and saw a woman in front of us. She introduced herself as Professor McGonagall head of the Gryffindor house. She told us rules and about how the house cups, and sorting ceremony work.

"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily." She walked away.

It was silent for a minute until someone spoke.

"Its true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry potter has come to Hogwarts." A boy said to harry.

Students started to whisper.

"This is Crabbe, Goyle. And I'm Malfoy." He said holding out his hand. "Draco Malfoy."

Then, Ron laughed.

"Think my names funny, do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair, and a hand me down robe." He sneered. "You must be a Weasley."

"Well, soon find that some wizarding families are better than others Potter. Don't want to make friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there" He held out his hand.

I stared at him.

"Great example of who not to be friends with! We'll stay away from anyone who acts like you. Thank you so much for your help!" I smiled rudely at him.

Draco looked me up and down. "Who do you think you are? Talking to me like that. You're probably just a filthy little mudblood."

I heard Hermione gasp.

"Say that one more time Malfoy I dare you." I challenged him, putting my hand on my wand.

Draco snickered. "Just wait. You won't be acting so tough soon." He put his hand on his wand.

"Ahem. Fighting or threats of any sort will not be tolerated here at Hogwarts. This is your first warning." McGonagall appeared out of nowhere.

"Yes Professor. I'm sorry." I apologized and glared at Draco.

"Now follow me into the great hall to begin the sorting ceremony." She led us inside the great doors.

I looked around and saw hundreds of people sitting at 4 tables. Each table seemed to belong to a specific house. There were floating candle lights across the room, and the ceiling seemed to be the sky. Hermione informed me it wasn't real though.

"When I call your name, you will come forth, I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses." She paused and looked down at a piece of paper. "Hermione Granger."

Hermione walked up and sat on the stool.

"GRYFFINDOR" The sorting hat yelled loudly.

Hermione's face lit up into a large smile and everybody im assuming on the Gryffindor side cheered loudly.

"Draco Malfoy" Professor McGonagall read.

The hat didn't even have to touch Draco's head before it yelled "SLYTHERIN." Draco happily ran over to the Slytherin table. Next up was Ron Weasley. Gryffindor too.

"Harry Potter" Professor McGonagall looked up.

I saw a man with greasy black hair look up and examine Harry strangely. He gave me a weird feeling.

After a moment the Sorting Hat yelled "GRYFFINDOR." I can't say I wasn't surprised.

After about 20 more people Professor McGonagall called my name.