As they entered the great hall with McGonagall many senior students looked at them with smiles. As first years all gathered in front of the podium where a dirty old hat is placed on the stool, it suddenly tore itself and opened a mouth before starting 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.
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!"
Damian clapped. He has to agree, he underestimated the hat. It sung a song on it's own. A hat that can talk and think, that is amazing. McGonagall rolled her parchment and called names.
Hannah Abbot.
Hufflepuff.
Susan Bonss.
Hufflepuff.
Hermione Granger
" Mental that one I'm telling you ", Ron said while Harry nodded.
Gryffindor
Hermione smiled and ran to the Gryffindor table amidst the cheers.
Draco Malfoy.
Draco trotted to the wooden stool and sat down. Before the hat even touched him it said," Slytherin ", Slytherin house cheered.
" We need to look out for that house Harry Potter. It's a den of death eaters. We must never be sorted into that house ", Ron said.
Ronald Weasley.
" Hah, another Weasley. Gryffindor ", Ron's neevouse expression turned into relief as he ran towards the Gryffindor table.
Harry Potter
The hall fell silent, almost everyone turned to Harry. Magimirrors rose from the hands of students capturing pictures. Flashes of light made him uncomfortable.
As he sat down and the sorted hat touched him, ut said. " Hmm, interesting, very interesting. A thirst to prove himself. Brave, kind and loyal just like your parents. The determination is good. It's difficult to sort you into a house boy. Therefore, I'm leaving this choice to you ".
' not Slytherin, not Slytherin ', Harry muttered in a loud voice while the sorting hat announced loudly.
" Not Slytherin? Are you sure? Slytherin can help you become an excellent wizard. Are you sure Mr Potter? ", the sorting hat said loudly making everyone in Slytherin look at Harry with an unfriendly gaze.
" Not Slytherin, anything Slytherin", Harry said.
" Okay then. It's better be, Gryffindor ", the hat announced.
Cheers echoed through the great hall, as the Gryffindor table practically jumped in joy. Some people even cheered saying,' we have Potter. We have Potter ', once again the magimirrors rose and took pictures of Harry Potter. As the commotion died down, the ceremony continued.
Damain Knight.
Damain sat on the wooden seat and let McGonagall put on the hat.
" You're quite a kid eh? Hmm, what is this? Your mind has defenses. And what is this? ", the sorting hat confused voice echoed in the great hall.
" A huge darkness and that monstrous rage. What even are you boy? What is that raging flame in your heart? It's swearing vengeance. I can feel it, the swirling darkness lying dormant in your waiting to consume you whole. Are you sure you're a student? ", the sorting hat didn't say things loud and spoke to Damain.
" Boy, be careful of this darkness and vengeance. They may consume you whole. And I just have the house that suits you ", the sorting hat said and before Damain can even say anything the hat said," Slytherin ".
Damian looked dumbfounded. ' why the hell do you place me there? I'm a muggleborn. I'll become a common enemy and punch bag for them ', but the hat replied," oh trust me. You won't be. It's the most suitable one for you boy ".
McGonagall took off the hat while Damian joined the Slytherin table.
[ Quest : Join Hogwarts (completed) ]
[ Rewards :+2% Darkness affinity and +5% water affinity, Random Skill Upgrade, Spell : Disillusionment Charm ]
[ Skill : Minor Heal has been upgraded ]
[ Skill : Minor Heal has been replaced with the high tier Skill : Intermediate Heal ]
[ Light affinity +3% ]
Damian turned his attention back to the Slytherin table. Not even one of them are welcoming, they just outright stayed away from him as if afraid of touching the filth. Damian laughed internally,' looks like I'm going to beaten for a while but the day my power rises, I'll make sure you suffer the consequences '.
Damian ignored their gazes. Draco on the other hand looked gloating, he can teach Damain a lesson using senior students though he didn't know Damian can defend himself quite fine actually. He may not be able to figure against many numbers but even a small group is fine for him. Afterall, Aberforth was never lenient on him. That's how much harsh that training was.
That old man didn't even hesitate to use fatal spells that can inflict serious injuries on him during the training. He may not be on the level of 7th year student who got some experience and more knowledge but he can take care of the other ones just fine.
After the sorting ceremony ended, Dumbledore stood up with a beaming smile," Welcome! Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Thank you ".
' you're right Old man Aberforth. Your brother is extremely weird, cryptic in his ways and leaves riddles to torture curiousity of others ', Damain thought.