Before the Sorting
Draco’s Pov
They were finally at Hogwarts. They were all dressed in their black robes and they had already made a new friend. Ron Weasley, while Cinder was gone he explained the school house’s. He told us his entire family has only been in Gryffindor and that Slytherin was supposedly the “evil house” of the school.
Draco didn’t know if he believed that. But he said that was what his mother and father taught him. That was also the house of who must not be named. That still didn’t prove anything but Ron didn’t sound like he fully believed it either. But Draco didn’t say anything. Night was currently walking beside him.
Harry was skipping ahead of them. He was so happy. “So we just leave our stuff in the apartment?” Draco said, he was double checking stuff, “And it should appear in our dorm room.” Ron nodded and said, “Yup, and I’m pretty sure your dog could have stayed too and she would have ended up in you guys dorm room too.”
“No way,” Draco said, “Night usually refuses to leave one of our sides.” Draco has caught Night too many times waiting for them outside of school before. Night just doesn’t like to be far from one of them. She has always been like that ever since they met her. Once they were off the train they heard Hagrid. “First years this way!” He said, “This way first years!”
“Hagrid!” Harry said, walking over to him. “Hi Harry, Draco, where is Cinder?” He said. Draco scanned the crowd and saw Cinder walking over here with Hermione and Neville. “Hi Hagrid,” She said. Hagrid said, “You know Night isn’t supposed to be at the sorting right?” “We couldn’t leave her if she tried,” Draco said, “She will just follow us whether we want her to or not.”
“Well I guess she can stay with me during the sorting then,” Hagrid said, “I’ll make sure she gets to one of your dorm rooms tonight.” “Thank you Hagrid!” Harry said, “Ok Night when we say go with Mr. Hagrid then do it.” Night just barked in response. Draco has a feeling that Night won’t listen for long.
Cinder Pov
Cinder was so glad that they found Percy Weasley. He was more than willing to help them summon Trevor back. Neville was currently holding Trevor as they left the train. “Neville, maybe you should invest in some form of a tank that Trevor could live in, then he maybe won’t won’t want to escape a whole lot.”
“I think I will,” Neville said, “Hey aren’t those you friends over there.” “Yeah,” Cinder said, “I will see you guys later.” Cinder then went over to them. Neville and Hermoine followed her. “Hi Hagrid,” she said to him. Harry and Draco then started a conversation about how Night is not supposed to be at the sorting.
“How do you know him,” Neville asked. “Oh he came to introduce me to the wizarding world,” Cinder informed them. Hermione and Neville nodded. Hermione said, “Professor Mcgonagall came to my house.” Cinder said, “She is one of the teachers here right?” Hermione nodded and said, “Yes she is, she is also the head of Gryffindor house.” Cinder nodded. Cinder said, “Well I can’t wait to meet her then. I’m really looking forward to meeting the teachers of Hogwarts.” We continued our conversation until we had to get on the boats.
Harry’s Pov
We were now on the boats heading for Hogwarts and did the school awesome. It looked like a castle straight out of a fairy tale. Night was also looking amazed. Hope was currently on longer hiding in his sleeves and looking around too.
“~This place is amazing~” Hope said, “~I can’t wait to go and hunt some mice around here~” “~Yeah Hope this place is amazing~” I spoke can to her, “~But when you go hunt mice, please don’t get into any trouble with anybody~” Harry know there are a lot of people who don’t like snakes.
Hope nodded and was still looking around. Draco had Royal sitting on his lap. He was petting Royal and Royal was also looking around. And was making so ferret noises. We finally made it to the castle after the boat ride. Once they were off the boat they followed Hagrid until they saw an older woman.
“I’ll take them from here Hagrid,” the old woman said, before turning to us, “I am Professor Mcgonagall, Deputy headmistress of Hogwarts and Head of Gryffindor House. Now if you will please follow me.” We all followed her. Once we reached the door we all stopped, she said, “You will stay here, I will be back for you shortly.”
She entered the door and left us all here. People began having conversations all around. Someone said, “I heard the boy who lived will be starting Hogwarts this year!” “Where is he?” Another asked. Harry inched closer to Draco. He wished Night was with them, but she had to go with Hagrid.
Hope was hidden within his sleeve. He heard her say, “~If any of these kids hurt you, they will have to deal with me, Cinder, and Draco~” Harry knew that was a threat that they could and would follow. A girl then walked over and said, “You Harry Potter aren’t you?” The girl had a black hair cut short bob with bangs.
Harry gave a quick nod and said “I am.” Draco was watching the interaction intently. She just studied him. Harry took a deep breath and said, “Is there anything I can help you with?” Everyone was staring at them now. He saw the two kids from earlier get behind him along with Ron and Cinder.
Then a kid with black hair walked. He had brown eyes. “Again, can I help you with something?” Harry asked. Draco said, “If there is nothing we can help you with can you please stop staring at Harry.” “Blaise Zabini,” The boy said, “And this Pansy Parkinson and we shall be going.”
“Who may you be!?” Parkinson questions Draco. “Not any of your business,” Hermione said. “Draco,” Draco said. She seemed to falter at Draco’s name. Maybe they knew somebody with that name. Before more could be said Professor Mcgonagall came back. “We are ready for you,” She said as she opened the door to the Great hall.
We all followed her and saw there were four tables, one for each house Harry guessed. Everyone was staring at them. He also guessed that they knew Harry Potter would be getting sorted tonight. They saw an old hat sitting on a stool. The hat began to sing,
“Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
For I'm a Thinking Cap!”
“My brother’s told me we would have to fight a troll,” Ron whispered to me and Draco. “Well I’m glad that we are being sorted by a hat then,” Draco said. Professor Mcgonagall then began calling out names.
