The sorting
After the train arrived to the destination, the passengers, other than the first years, were led to the carriages that would take them to Hogwarts.
"What is that animal dragging them." Tommy asked curiously.
"What animal?" Tubbo looked confused. "The carriages drag themselves."
"What? But it's right there." Tommy insisted. He pointed at the winged horse with a skeletal body, face with reptilian features, and wide, leathery wings that resemble a bat's.
Wilbur walked over to Tommy. "I see it too." Phil and Niki agreed behind them. "Is that not normal?"
George walked towards them with Karl, Dream and Sapnap. "They are called thestrals. Only those who have seen death can see them." George explained.
"You guys all have seen death before?" Sapnap asked surprised.
"Yeah remember when I told you guys about the woman I saw killed by a thief? They were there too." George easily saved them. It technically wasn't a lie either. A 'thief' did kill a woman in front of them.
"Oh...sorry you guys had to experience that." Sapnap muttered.
"It's fine." Karl said. They had experienced worse.
The group didn't say anything after that. Silence followed even when they boarded the carriages. And when they got off as well. Tommy got annoyed by the tension. He turned to Dream.
"Hey big D! George tells me you play quidditch. I myself am a big fan!" Tommy announced.
"You found out about quidditch last week mate." Phil said.
The group laughed as Tommy said "That doesn't mean I can't be a big fan!" He announced. "Just watch! I'll be the best player within a month!"
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"Hi guys." George greeted his roommates as everyone sat down at their respective tables. His friends were in front of the first years, waiting to be sorted.
"Hey George." Eret smiled at him. "Yo!" Connor greeted. Skeppy waved while eating the remaining pumpkin pastry he had in his hands.
"Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, Let us start with the sorting! This year we have five new students who have come from another school. I hope that they will be welcomed and have a wonderful time while in Hogwarts." The headmaster XD announced. He was a tall man who looked rather young. With somewhat long blonde hair and a majestic air around him.
Another wizard stepped to the front. It was a woman with a bunch of white curls and kind green eyes. In her hands was a piece of paper and a hat. The hat then started singing, which surprised some of the new students.
"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.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!"
"I want a hat like that." Tommy whispered to Wilbur who nodded in agreement. "That was indeed a wonderful song, who knew wizard hats can be such great musicians."
The white haired woman then started to read out names from the paper.
"Anarchy, Technoblade." She called out.
Techno walked up to the front confidently. He didn't look nervous at all. As the hat was placed on top of his head, it spoke to his mind.
'Ah a demigod, though not half wizard like that unusually powerful boy 3 years ago, still very powerful indeed. Also very very courageous, yet very ambitious. The god of war's son are you? Quite a past you have. Extremely big potential in you. Intelligent as well, especially in battle...quite a hard descision.'
"GRYFFINDOR!" Techno shrugged and walked to the Gryffindor table.
"Berry, Nihachu."
Niki, calmly, though a little shy, walked up to the stage.
'Aphrodite's daughter hmm...extremely kind, yes yes, quite smart as well...though not discovered yet there is hidden strength within you, a fire burning inside, but your extreme kindness has little match...I think you fit most at...'
"HUFFLEPUFF." Niki smiled and walked over to the Hufflepuff table.
"Innit, Tommy."
Tommy walked up to the front. More excitement in his steps than the other two.
'...Apollo's son hmm very courageous and kind, quite ambitious...unfortunate thing, such intense memories...determination burning within you, the power you have has huge potential, very strong if trained....'
"GRIFFINDOR!"
Tommy grinned and ran to where Techno was sitting.
"Jacobs, Karl."
'Demeter's son. As expected, every single bone is filled with kindness, the desire to help all mortals, non-mortals, animals, and plants. A very pure heart which is hard to find. The obvious choice of house is...'
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
Karl waved at George before walking to where Niki was.
"Soot, Wilbur."
'Another Apollo child hmm...ah prophecy eh?...The curious type which is dangerous with that power, bravery within too...fortunately intelligent as well...I shall put you with...'
"RAVENCLAW!"
Wilbur smiled happily and walked to where George was sitting.
The first years were then sorted. "We also have a new muggles professor this year, please welcome professor Philza Minecraft! He was sorted into Ravenclaw and will take the place of former head of Ravenclaw Professor Cree who just left us this semester." Philza stood up from his seat next to the other professors, smiled and waved, before sitting back down. "Now the ceremony is over! Enjoy the feast!"
"Why what wonderful food! Truly a feast as he said." Wilbur said happily.
"I know right! It's the reason why I always want to go back to Hogwarts during holidays." Skeppy agreed. "I'm Zak, but you can call me Skeppy."
"I'm Wilbur! Wonderful to meet you all."
"I'm Connor, it's nice to meet you."
"I'm Eret, how do you know George?"
"Well me and Gogy go way back! We met at camp when we were 6, our parents are acquainted with each other as well!" Wilbur said.
"Gogy?" Connor raised his eyebrows at the nickname.
"Yeah, it's our nickname for George." Wilbur explained.
"Oohh."
The group continued to chat with one another until the banquet finished. They then followed the first years to show Wilbur the way to the Ravenclaw dorm. An older boy with dark blonde hair and a rather noticeable purple scarf around his neck led the way.
"This is Callum, he's a prefect. Some people call him Seapeekay." Connor introduced. "Callum, this is Wilbur, a friend of George."
"Hello Wilbur, I hope you'll have a great time here in Ravenclaw, we are all intelligent lads and lassies, so I doubt there would be much trouble around here." Seapeekay grinned.
After some time of walking, they ended up in front of a large door with a bronze, eagle-shaped knocker.
"Each house has different ways to get in their common rooms. For us Ravenclaws, it's riddles." Seapeekay explained.
"Do you want to try?" Seapeekay led Wilbur forward.
"Sure, seems fun." Wilbur agreed.
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears.
I have no body, but I come alive with wind.
What am I?
"Echo." Wilbur said almost immediately. The door opened signaling that he was correct.
"Woo! Give it up for our new Ravenclaw." Seapeekay grinned.
"Nice man, you and George both answer so easily! Welcome to the smart gang." Skeppy grinned.
The group went up to George, Connor, Skeppy, Eret and now Wilbur's dorm. It was a circular room with 5 four-poster beds covered in sky blue silk eiderdowns with navy blue curtains, flanked by a set of windows and space for storing personal belongings.
"So guys how has your summer been?" Connor asked while they were unpacking their things. "I had a pretty good summer. Went to Hawaii and spent a lot of time on beaches."
"Nothing much, just went to stay with my grandparents to help them with some stuff." Eret replied.
"Bo-oring! Well, I for one had a great summer, my parents took me to different diamond auctions!" Skeppy boasted.
"What about you George?" Connor then asked.
"Well nothing much either? Just went to camp like usual with Wilbur and the rest." George replied easily. Saying the same thing like every other year.
"Man, your parents sure are boring. Sending you to camp every year." Skeppy winced. "They should bring you guys somewhere fun for summer! Like Disneyland or something."
"Well our parents are something alright." George murmured.
"Aren't they just." Wilbur shrugged from the bathroom where he was changing his clothes. He walked out in a comfy looking yellow pajamas and plopped down on the bed.
George also changed his clothes to blue pajamas and lied down on the bed. And in no time at all he was asleep.
"Man does he always sleeps so fast." Zak laughed.
"He does love sleep." Wilbur said.
"I know right." Eret agreed.
"I guess we should sleep too, don't want to wake up sleeping beauty." Conner grinned. The rest of the group went to their beds to sleep.
"Welcome to Hogwarts again Wilbur!"
"Thanks." Wilbur smiled, excited his first day of class tomorrow.