Hogwarts and the Sorting Ceremony! Part-2
{Great Hall, Hogwarts, Somewhere in Scotland}
{08:49 PM, 1st Sept, 1988}
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In the halls of Hogwarts, where magic comes alive,
Stands the Sorting Hat, wise and old, ready to decide,
In the halls of Hogwarts, where dreams come alive,
I am the Sorting Hat, here to help you thrive.
Listen close, as I weave the threads of fate,
Guiding you to your destined, chosen state,
Four houses await, each with its unique call,
In the realm of Hogwarts, you will stand tall.
Gryffindor, where courage sets the hearts ablaze,
Lions roaring proudly, through the darkest maze,
With bravery and valor, you'll face any test,
In Gryffindor, you'll find your very best.
Ravenclaw, seekers of wisdom and knowledge profound,
With wit and intellect, your brilliance will astound,
Unveiling mysteries, your minds ever sharp,
In Ravenclaw, your light will never fade or warp.
Hufflepuff, where kindness and loyalty reside,
In golden hearts, compassion will be your guide,
Hardworking and fair, with friendships strong and true,
In Hufflepuff, the power of unity will shine through.
Slytherin, where ambition and cunning are embraced,
With resourcefulness and determination, you'll be graced,
Unlocking your potential, reaching new heights,
In Slytherin, you'll conquer any daunting fights.
So wear your house proudly, let your colors unfurl,
In Hogwarts' embrace, you'll discover a magical world,
For united we stand, in this place of wonder and glory,
With the Sorting Hat's guidance, creating your own story.
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Rigel looked at the sorting hat in amazement, the song was different from what he remembered, then again this was an entirely different timeline, he shouldn't feel amazed at hearing a different song. He turned around and looked at everyone around him, names and levels were floating above everyone's head, he scanned through the list of names finding everyone unfamiliar along with a name that did not belong in this timeline.
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[Daphne Greengrass, heiress to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Greengrass]
[Lv- 2]
[REP- 0]
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'There's a name that should not be in this timeline.'
Daphne Greengrass, her hair was a stunning shade of golden blond, it exudes an ethereal beauty that caught the candlelight with a mesmerizing glow. Her locks, cascading down to her shoulders and slightly beyond, are silky and lustrous. With every movement, her hair dances in shimmering waves, framing her face with an enchanting allure. Her fair complexion complements her golden hair, radiating a soft and warm glow. Her skin had a natural porcelain-like, with a hint of rosy undertones lending a subtle flush to her cheeks. Daphne's complexion speaks of elegance and sophistication, while her eyes are a vivid sky blue, sparkling with intelligence.
Rigel's eyes stayed on the anomaly for a moment before his attention shifted as Prof. McGonagall stepped forward, her stern yet fair countenance, standing tall at the front of the Great Hall. Her presence commands respect and instills a sense of authority among the students. As the Sorting Ceremony was about to begin, she steps forward, her emerald-green robes billowing with a dignified grace.
"Please step forward once your name is called," her eyes didn't waver as she pulled up a parchment containing the list of names that Rigel was just browsing.
"...Ashcroft Felix"
Felix was of average height and a lean build, he swiftly and gracefully navigated through the crowd of students and plopped himself on the small stool. Felix had short, tousled chestnut hair that looked slightly disheveled, Prof.McGonagall swiftly placed the hat on top of his head gathering Rigel's attention once again.
"... Slytherin!" It took a couple of seconds for the hat to shout out the result out loud, Felix stood up quietly and trotted towards the far table that politely clapped at their new addition.
"...Bennett Isabella " Prof. McGonagall called upon the next name as the sorting ceremony continued, a quick shout of Hufflepuff and the sound of polite claps once again reverberated in the Great Hall.
Rigel didn't get to enjoy the harmonious atmosphere as his name was called up next, he walked up to the small stool and took a quick look at the hushed whispering that broke out across the hall. He felt the hat flop on his head and its rim blocked his eyes, a new window appeared in front of him.
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[Advanced Runic Legilimency Detected]
[Generating Flase Simulation]
[Simulating response based on actions ever since arriving in the Potterverse]
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"Slytherin..." Rigel heard the sorting hat shout out loud, while he wasn't sure what memories the hat saw, but as long as he wasn't sorted into Hufflepuff he was okay with it.
'That one time Harry and Ron sneaked into the Slytherin common room it looked like a cozy place, I wonder if I would get my own room since most of the aristocrats probably won't be up to sharing their room with other kids.'
He didn't know much about Slytherin, but the table at the far end did burst out into excited claps so at least he had that going for him. It wasn't an exaggeration, the Slytherin table did cheer and clap a little louder than when Felix joined the house. Rigel placed the hat on the stool as Prof. McGonagall read the next name from her list.
"Carter Daniell..."
The Slytherin table looked a little different than the other houses, a quick glance and he could easily see where the difference was. The Seventh Years sat in the middle of the table rather than the extremities of the other 3 tables. The whole table looked like a palindrome of height and after looking at the configuration Rigel simply took a seat right next to Felix at the end which was closer to the faculty table.
"It's an honor to meet you heir Black," Felix spoke as soon as Rigel settled in, he bowed his head lightly along with the greeting.
"Rigel Black," Rigel completed his introduction giving way to allowing Felix to go through the formality of reintroducing himself.
"Felix Ashcroft at your service," He grinned before he ducked a little closer and whispered as a dull-looking Daphne slid into the seat beside Rigel, "...there are a lot of rumors going around about your sudden arrival into the wizarding world heir Black."
Rigel eyed Felix for a moment, his eyes were a little shifty as he kept an eye out at almost everyone around him while at the same time giving focusing his attention on the conversation with Rigel.
"Hmm..." Rigel denied giving him anything for the moment before he turned to greet the new accomplice that had joined their temporary little group.
"Heir Greengrass..." He nodded politely at Daphne.
"Heir Black..." Rigel received an almost monotonous reply back, he sighed in his heart as he realized that maybe Slytherin wouldn't be the best choice.
'I don't want to deal with forced politics with 11 year old's...'
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AN- New month and we back, Webnovel seems to be down at the moment though?