Chapter 17 - 17-Hagrid and the future seeing hat

Third's pov

It was evening by the time the train stopped, and the last people to get of it were the first years, and as everyone got down the train, they couldn't help but hear the baritone deep voice yells "first years, first years, over here, there you are. Is there anyone missing? No? Great. Now get into the boats, three or four in a boat."

After everyone went inside the boats they started moving, they could see the giant octopus and grindylows swimming in the water, they were so amazed by the lake that they almost jumped when someone said look.

When they looked up they saw The Hogwarts castle, it looked majestic, and old yet beautiful. Even Harry couldn't help but think 'this is how you should be introduced to the magical world'

After they arrived they all got into the castle quickly.

"The firs'-years, Professor McGonagall," said Hagrid.

"Thank-you, Hagrid. I will take them from here."

"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Professor McGonagall. "The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your house dormitory and spend free time in your house common room.

The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Each house has its own noble history and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your house points, while any rule-breaking will lose house points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honour. I hope each of you will be a credit to whichever house becomes yours.

The Sorting Ceremony will take place in a few minutes in front of the rest of the school. I suggest you all smarted yourselves up as much as you can while you are waiting." Her eyes lingered for a moment on Neville's cloak, which was fastened under his left ear, and on Ron's smudged nose

"I will return when we are ready for you," said Professor McGonagall. "Please wait quietly."

As they waited Harry could see everybody were nervous, even Hermione and Neville, who should have calmed down after their conversation at the train. Suddenly Hermione said "Let's make a promise, no matter what house we would be let's stay friends." "Sure." "Of course"

They waited for another 15 minutes while the ghosts came and go, talking about Peeves. Finally the sorting time began. They went inside the great hall, and it was amazing, the ceiling was really beautiful with the flying candles and than the Hat sang

"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!"

Then they started to call names, Abbot Hannah - Hufflepuff

They continued like that but Harry was interested in the changes he might have made.

The hats power wasn't looking inside the mind, it was the power he got from Gryffindor himself, The power to see the possibilities of people. Most people would only grow strong in one house, some won't complete their studies if they are not put in specific house,those children were the easiest to sort. The difficult ones to sort Were those who would fit well in all houses and those who fit at none.

So when it was Hermione's turn, the hat really didn't know where to put her, you could see the loyalty to friends she would have, you could see her mind expand while she learn, you could see her bravery and Nobility when she fights a lost cause at all cost, and you could see her change the world with her ambition. So in the end when the hat didn't have a choice he asked, and when she answered he yelled "Gryffindor."

In neville's sorting it was easier, The boy didn't have much ambition and he didn't want to know everything but he could be so loyal and so brave and noble even if he didn't know it. In the end they had chosen to put him where he can do the best for the school. "Gryffindor"

Another difficult one was Draco Malfoy, he had courage and loyalty to his family but his family expectations didn't let him think about being anywhere else but Slytherin, more than that, in more futures than one, being in a different house killed him, so even though he should have been a Hufflepuff the hats quickly called Slytherin.

There were earlier and harder ones after that, he even split twins for their benefit, but it was hard. Then came the strongest challenge of his semi-life sorting Harry Potte