Classification

Upon reaching the station, the train came to a stop, and all the students began to disembark. It was already night.

Upon disembarking from the train, a large man became visible standing at the station. His hair was black, resembling a mane that covered much of his face, along with his beard. He was tall, at least 3 meters, and he was carrying an antique lamp in his hand.

Hagrid: "Attention, first years come with me." Seeing the students approaching, Hagrid shouted. Upon his shout, the first years gathered around the half-giant.

Silently, Extimum followed the others, examining the place. It was not too impressive, but it was a change of view from the usual, given that he had stayed mainly in his mansion. From his memories, he only had vague images of modern cities.

Harry, on the other hand, greeted the half-giant enthusiastically, bringing with him Ron, who was surprised that Harry knew someone like that.

Turning his attention back to the half-giant, Extimum couldn't help but marvel at his height, even though it was easy to see someone else as tall, given that they were just children and height was already low. However, Extimum knew that Hagrid is only a half-giant, and true giants are much taller and bigger in general.

After gathering everyone, Hagrid led them to the boats that would take them to Hogwarts. Since only 4 people were allowed per boat, Extimum sat together with Ron, Harry, and another boy who didn't bother to pay attention to him.

After a tour of the lake, they finally arrived at the castle. Then Hagrid led them up the stairs to the castle entrance. When they arrived, a somewhat older witch with a tall, slender, strict-looking figure was waiting for them. Her hair was black, worn up in a bun, her eyes were green, and she wore a pointed hat and a green tunic.

Once the students were in front of her, she began to speak.

McGonagall: "I welcome you all to Hogwarts, in a moment you will stop by here to be sorted..."

Extimum continued listening to the introduction. Although he already had a vague idea, it was good to listen in case they said something important. As for which house he would like to be chosen in, he didn't particularly care much. He was quite inclined towards learning and would prefer to spend his time calmly, so he had some expectations for Ravenclaw.

Although he wouldn't care too much if he was sorted into Gryffindor, he believed he had enough courage, and since he had already met Harry and Ron, his stay there could be relatively good.

On the other hand, his character was a bit individualistic and he did not lack ambition, so it was not impossible to go to Slytherin. Added to the fact that that was where everyone he had met before would probably go, although he was not particularly close to anyone.

As for Hufflepuff, although he could be loyal and hardworking, he didn't consider himself too honest; rather, he was somewhat selfish. But these characteristics were for the Hat to consider, so he didn't bother too much with it.

While he continued reflecting on the houses, Professor McGonagall finished her introduction and left. However, silence did not reign in the place for too long. A voice soon opened in the crowd.

???: "So what they said on the train is true, Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts."

It didn't take long for the words to sink in, sending most of the surrounding children who knew the name into a flurry of murmurs and exclamations. While the children argued and sent glances to the people around them, a trio of children made their way until they were in front of Harry.

Draco: "This is Crabbe and Goyle, and I am Draco, Draco Malfoy." Hearing his words, Extimum felt his eyebrows twitch.

Although his formal presentation was also like that and was considered normal in etiquette, something in the tone of Malfoy who presented himself with such presumption made him sound more amused than dignified.

But although Extimum did not react to it, the same could not be said for Ron, who did not possess such consideration.

*juju*

Ron let out a laugh that was barely contained but still clearly audible to everyone. One that sounded especially unpleasant to Malfoy at that moment. However, as he was preparing to scold him and mock Ron, he saw Extimum standing next to him.

Draco: "Oh, Extimum." Malfoy just said that and gave a slight nod. Extimum only nodded in response, although he was not a friend of Draco's, they had already met before at the few gatherings his father took him to, as well as some other children of prestigious families. So they could be called acquaintances to a certain extent. (I will change Malfoy = Draco to avoid confusion in the future)

Draco didn't consider Extimum and Ron to be friends. So after greeting Extimum, he continued with his original plan.

Draco: "Hmp, with those worn-out clothes and the color of your hair, I don't even need to ask who you are; you must be a Weasley." Draco snorted and disdained Ron for mocking his presentation and turned his attention to Harry.

Ron's face darkened a little, and he remained silent. As for Extimum, he simply ignored it. He already knew Draco's attitude a little. Besides, he could barely consider himself Ron's friend, and despite the hurtful nature of Draco's words, it didn't change the fact that Ron also made fun of Draco's name.

Draco: "You will realize that some families are better than others, Potter; you don't want to hang out with the wrong ones. I can help you." After finishing his words, he extended his hand towards Harry.

Harry: "I know who's wrong, thanks." Although Harry was unaware of the general political situation of the wizarding world (and a child probably wouldn't care much either), since Draco was so rude to one of his few friends, he decided to reject him.

Draco felt a little offended by his rejection, but before he could say anything else, McGonagall returned and led them down the hall to head to the great hall.

Upon entering the great hall, they passed through it until they reached the table where all the teachers sat, and there, on a high chair, was a worn black hat.

Looking around, you could see the artificial night sky on the ceiling, as well as candles floating overhead and a crowd of students sitting at their tables in much of the large dining room.

McGonagall: "Wait here please, in a moment, you will be called so that you can be sorted into your houses, but before we begin, Professor Dumbledore will say a few words to you."

After McGonagall finished her words, Professor Dumbledore stood up from his seat. He was a tall old man, with long white hair matching his long beard. He carried on him a red magician's prickly pear.

Dumbledore: "First of all, I would like to say a few words. New students must remember that you cannot enter the forbidden forest under any circumstances. Likewise, our warden, Mr. Filch, asked me to remind you that the right hallway of the Third floor is off-limits to anyone who doesn't want to suffer a terrifying death. Thank you."

After finishing his words, Professor McGonagall returned to the sorting.

McGonagall: "When I call your name, you will approach, I will place the Sorting Hat on you, and you will know which house is yours."

McGonagall: "Hannah, Abbot." 

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McGonagall: "Hermione, Granger."

When her name was called, Hermione couldn't help but feel nervous about her sorting. She had researched the qualities of the houses and already had an idea about which one she would like to go to and which ones she was most compatible with, but she still had her doubts about Ravenclaw or Gryffindor.

Her clear nervousness was evident to everyone, especially Ron, who was observing her figure from further back and couldn't help but scoff.

An act that reminded Extimum again of Ron's bad tendency to make fun of others.

Extimum: 'Maybe... I should try to correct him if we are in the same house. It would be problematic if he started talking without thinking and ended up hurting people, although his bad language also facilitates certain events...'.

Sorting Hat: "Gryffindor!!!"

After the hat shouted the house, a great cheer of applause and shouts was heard.

McGonagall: "Draco, Malfoy."

Sorting Hat: "Slytherin!!!"

Extimum wondered if the hat had been warned beforehand to put it in that house. After all, he didn't even touch the hat, and although which house you want to go to influences the decision, with Draco's character, although he is certainly selfish, but he lacks enough on an intellectual level to resemble snakes.

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McGonagall: "Ronald, Weasley."

Sorting Hat: "Gryffindor!!!"

McGonagall: "Harry, Potter." As McGonagall's words finished falling, there was a momentary silence in the previously bustling room before multiple murmurs began to be heard.

Harry tried to mostly ignore the sudden change in the environment and sat in the chair while they put his hat on. After what seemed like a few minutes, the hat shouted its decision.

Sorting Hat: "Gryffindor!!!"

McGonagall: "Extimum, Enoch."

After his name was called, although the reaction was not as exaggerated as with Harry, it certainly also created quite a bit of controversy over his last name. Extimum walked over to the hat and sat on the chair, then Professor McGonagall placed the hat on his head.

Sorting Hat: "Hmm, interesting... what a curious mind, like an unpolished quartz, in some areas as clear as crystal and in others as dark and murky as common stone... a mind like this at your age and naturally born is truly interesting... it doesn't seem like Occlumency... young wizard, allow me to see your qualities to choose which house I should place you in."

Extimum was surprised by what the hat said. Although he had practiced Occlumency, he had not made much progress. Curiously it was Legimancy that seemed to work best for him, although he did not get very far in the art; it allowed him to perceive certain things.

Like emotions, an empathic ability, although he suspected it was more related to his lineage. On the other hand, he did not expect to hear that his mind already seemed to have something similar to a natural defense, but it was certainly a pleasant surprise.

Perhaps, it was for this very reason that his efforts in Occlumency had been fruitless, as he possessed natural defenses. His approach when applying the art should be different.

After thinking about this, he tried to reveal his entire life, except for his awakening. He didn't care if the hat could see his memories; he had nothing else to hide. Besides, he suspected that the hat mainly searched and probed certain things in his mind more than his memories, added to the fact that he couldn't share anything he saw, so there was a certain layer of security.

Sorting Hat: "Mmm, there is certainly the cunning and ambition of a Slytherin, the bravery of a Gryffindor, and the desire to learn and the wit of a Ravenclaw, given your character you are also a loyal person with those who manage to touch your heart, mmm. Tough decision, do you have a preference?"

Extimum thought about it a lot; he didn't really care that much. After all, he didn't plan to get carried away with this house nationalism. However, after thinking about it a little, he reasoned that he doesn't necessarily need to be in Gryffindor. After all, he doesn't plan to go in Harry's babysitting mode. Sure he would help him and keep the friendship going, but he shouldn't focus so much on following them.

Extimum: 'Ravenclaw.'

Sorting Hat: "Ravenclaw!!!"

Extimum walked towards the table that was cheering and took a seat at the table near the other students. Ron and Harry seemed a little disappointed by their sorting; likewise, Extimum thought he would occasionally go to their table to chat and hang out.

...

After the sorting was over and everyone was seated, Professor Dumbledore introduced all of this year's teachers and said a few more words. After that, the banquet officially began, causing all the tables to be filled with plates after plates of different foods.