Potter's Sister

the sorting hat

McGonagall leads the first years through two large doors and into The Great Hall, where there are four long tables with thousands of students, as well as floating candles. The roof appears to be a sky. Hermione and Hope were walking together through the aisle, "Its not real the ceiling. Its just bewitched to look like the night sky. I read about it in Hogwarts: A History." Hermione tells her as they both stare at the ceiling.

McGonagall leads the first years to the front where the Sorting Hat lies on a stool, "Will you wait along here, please?" McGonagall says pointing in front of the platform. They all gather around, "Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbledore would like to say a few words." McGonagall says as Dumbledore rises from the main table.

"I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce. The first years please note that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all student. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you that the 3rd floor cooridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you." Professor Dumbledore says before he goes and sits back down.

"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, Hermione Granger." McGonagall said as she called Hermione's name. "You got this." Hope says giving a push to the front, Hermione walks up as shes talking to herself. "Mental that one, I'm telling you." Ron told Harry, Hope looked at Ron glaring at him. "Sorry." He apologizes.

Hermione sits on the stool and McGonagall places the Sorting Hat on her head. "Ah, right then.....hmmm...right. Okay...... Gryffindor!" The Storting Hat says. The Gryffindor table cheer as Hermione smiled and hops off the stool. 

"Hope Potter." McGonagall calls. "Oh, jeez." Hope says as she walks to the stool. McGonagall sets the hat on Hope's head. "A Potter.... mmmm.... very very interesting..... ahh yes i know..... Gryfindor!" The Sorting Hat yells. The Gryffindor table cheers again as Hope walked towards the table and sat next to Hermione.

"Draco Malfoy." McGonagall calls again. Draco saunters up proudly. The tattered hat nearly freaks before touching down on Draco's head, "Slytherin!" The Sorting Hat yells. The Slytherin table cheers loudly.

"Susan Bones." a small redhead goes up and sits on the stool, McGonagall sets the hat on Susan's head, "Lets see..... I know.... Hufflepuff!" 

"Ronald Weasley." Ron gulps and walks up to the stool, and sits down and the hat is put on. "Ha! Another Weasley. I know just what to do with you..... Gryffindor!" Hope, Hermione and the other Gryffindors cheer as Ron sighs in relief. 

"Harry Potter." Everything goes quiet, Harry walks up to the stool and sits down. The Sorting Hat is placed on his head. Hope stares hoping he's in Gryffindor too. "Hmm... difficult. Very difficult unlike your sister. Plenty of courage i see, not a bad mind, either. There's a talent, oh, yes, and a thirst to imrove yourself. But where to put you?" The Sorting Hat says. 

Hope sees her brother whispering, "Not Slytherin, eh? Are you sure? You could be great, you know. Its all in your head. And Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness! There's not doubt about that. No?" Harry is still whispering, "Well, if you're sure..... better be...... Gryffindor!" The Sorting Hat yells.

The Weasley twins yell, "We got the Potters! We go the Potters!" The Gryffindor is cheering as Harry walks over to his sister and friends. "We thought we almost lost you to Slytherin." Hope says. "For a moment there i did too." Her brother said shocked.