Sucked In

chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

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Still full of yesterday night, I got up without breakfast. Katherina, Cedric, and a few others invited me to join them and I didn't have anything to do on a Saturday so of course, I said yes.

I tried avoiding students from Slytherin all morning but they were probably practicing on the field too. I'II just have to accept that they are also part of this school.

While I was walking towards the huge practice field I saw Cedric who was watching intensely how Slytherin exercised Quidditch with each other. On the other side of the field.

Adrian got shoved by Marcus which made him almost fall of his broom. This led to a gap where his teammates could catch the quaffle.

Near my side of the field, Draco was having a race with another Slytherin. He was quite fast. I can imagine Draco being a very good seeker especially because of his fast broom, and... the fact that he cheats in nearly every game.

As I began to approach Cedric, someone bumped into me. "Watch where you're going!"  Draco spat, his voice dripping with loathing.

I glared at him. "Asshole, YOU bumped into me."

Meanwhile, Cedric spotted me. "Jaida! Hey!" Draco seemed disgusted. "I bet you are a filthy Hufflepuff." He spat out. "Fuck off, Draco." I said while walking away. I could imagine his startled face. Thinking about it gave me a small smile.

"You'll regret that." a whisper behind me said. As I turned around I saw Draco flying off to continue racing. Does he think he scares me? Oh, I will make HIM scared.

But something that he said stuck in my mind. Hufflepuff.

Am I really a Hufflepuff? I have to decide soon about which house I want to be sorted in but I don't think I am able to. Each one of the houses has its positives, but it also has its negatives. There is so many ways to look at this. Do I choose based on my intuition, personality, ability, or which house I'm happiest in?

For example, Gryffindor matches my personality very well. I have courage and dare to do things that many others don't dream of doing. The majority of my friends are in Gryffindor too, so perhaps Gryffindor would suit me best.

Then there is Ravenclaw... If you had mentioned the library to me back home, I would have either ran  away  screaming, or projectile vomited. But I figure if I'm at a magical school, I'd better study. I've seen almost every spell there is and am able to recall those, I could use that to my advantage. The common room is also truly beautiful and peaceful. And I would get a very nice roommate, Luna.

Still, is it clever to go for Ravenclaw only for the reason that I know a few spells? And what if I don't know the answer to get into the common room...I'll be stuck outside all night.

And Hufflepuff? I still have to see where this is going but for now, the ambiance seems nice. These people would accept me for who I am and won't ask about where I come from. However, I'm too moody to be put in Hufflepuff. Excluding my adventure to the kitchen with Cedric and his friends, Hufflepuff students seem... well, dull, to put it plainly. They love plants, and happiness or something cheesy like that, but there's no denying that I'm not bleeding happiness like the rest of them.

At last, we have the house I dislike the most, Slytherin. When I watched the movies I always thought people judged Slytherin too quick but they can be really mean sometimes. I don't think I'd be able to cope with Daphne and Draco 24/7, so I figured Slytherin was probably not the best option.
My attitude fits the house though... no, I just can't pick this house. Almost everyone loathes me in that house, particularly Draco whom I would have to encounter every day. He will probably bully me every time he gets the opportunity to and oh, maybe he will send a snake after me again. Furthermore, don't forget my possible roommate, Daphne. She will most likely kill me in my sleep if the opportunity presents itself.