He and Hermione got off the train. The sky was darkening, he could feel a cold breeze blowing through. People were gathering, and fear was developing. A small light in the distance approached, gradually showing more clearly the large body of the bearded man. A few of the children frantically backed away. The man looked around, then he raised his voice, looking extremely scary:

- Follow me, first year! Don't run around alone out of curiosity. Harry and Hermione looked at each other and shook their heads. The student were divided into wooden boats, just like that floating on the water.

- Be careful, you guys may fall down if you keep shaking like idiots over there.

"Plop"

Everyone turned their eyes to where the sound came from. The thing is that the boat of the boy in front of them had just been terrified because he had shrugged continuously and almost capsized the boat. That led to everyone's gloating laugh.

- Harry, look.

She tugged on his cloak, flipping her face to the front. Harry looked at where she pointed. Hogwarts appeared as soon as they got out of the thick layer of fog. A majestic castle with ancient features resides on the vast island. He stared intently, and unconsciously uttered an exclamation:

- So Gorgeous!

The man then left immediately, leaving the entire group of students to find their own way to where they needed to go. Harry and Hermione stood in the middle, so when they saw the line running away, they followed. They all ran upstairs, not forgetting to watch the furnitures inside the school. A professor appeared on the stairs, seeming to have waited a long time. Professor then holds out her hand and stops the feet that almost went straight into the room.

- Okay, come here. Now wait here, and we will go in to prepare for the Sorting Ceremony.

The professor turned on her heel and walked into the room behind. Hermione suddenly pulled at his sleeve:

- Harry, which house do you think you will in?

- House?

He smiled wryly, scratching his head with his hand in the hope that she would explain it more clearly.

- At Hogwarts there are four houses divided, which are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Later you will be assigned to one of those houses, and each house will have a different home room teacher. For me, I want to go into Ravenclaw, the people in that house are very smart.

- I don't know - Harry was impressed with the emerald green flag - How about Slytherin?

- Not Slytherin, Harry. People that from Slytherin, according to the books, mostly use Dark Magic.

Her low voice made him feel bad. The silver haired boy appeared, raising his voice slightly:

- So the rumors are true? Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts.

The people behind looked at each other blankly, whispering something. He expected himself to get used to this attitude. She stood beside and crossed her arms looking at him, wincing slightly trying to remember something, he didn't know.

- I'm Draco Malfoy.

- Malfoy?

Hermione raised her voice and he turned to look. The muscles in his face suddenly relaxed. Is she.

- Right.

He held out his hand in front of him, offering an invitation:

- You will need me, it will benefit both of you if you join me, Potter.

- Thanks Malfoy, but I think I know who to choose. His rejection made him very angry. Harry and Hermone walked pass him. The fragrant scent on her made him calmed down his anger.

- Nice job, Harry.

She sneaked up her thumb and praised him, then started to look around. The place called the Great Hall was a dining room, divided into four long rows of tables full of older students watching them. The table was full of food, looked really delicious.

- Up there, Harry. The ceiling is enchanted to look like the outdoors.

- You know a lot of things, Hermione, you must be doing well in class.

- Of course, I've read the Hogwarts History book many times before coming here.

They stopped in front of a chair. In front of them was a hat that looked quite old. On the podium was the teacher's desk. The professor with a white beard stood up on the podium:

- I am the principal of Hogwarts. You can call me Professor Dumbledore. When I call your name, please step up here and the Sorting Hat will divide you into houses.

All first-year students have finished their positions, the new professor continued:

- First, Hermione Granger.

- So you're Granger, such a pretty name - Draco smiled and whispered.

- What did you say? - Pansy by the side came to hear his voice.

- I said that you're crazy, shut up! - He used his hand to stop Pansy, who was working on the side, using his eyes to find the familiar silhouette.

Hermione looked startled at Harry. He nodded his head and tried to calm her down. She walked up the steps, muttered to herself, and sat down on the chair. The hat was placed on her head, it silenced for a moment and then spoke aloud:

- Gryffindor.

The Gryffindor's students massively applauded as she smiled toward them, she looked up at him expectantly. Harry could feel his heart beating very fast, nervous feeling covered his whole body. Professor McGonagall looked at the paper, continuing with a name:

- Draco Malfoy.

He stepped forward, his arrogant face showing no signs of worry. The hat although hadn't fit right away , immediately shouted:

- Slytherin.

Now it was turn of the Slytherin's students clapped and applauded to welcome the new member, shortly afterwards also be silent. Professor McGonagall looked at the scroll, saying his name aloud:

- Harry Potter.

He realised everyone's surprise when heard his name, even the teachers also sat up straight to listen. He hesitantly sat on the chair, and then she put the hat on: 

- Well, it's hard to identify your home, isn't it? That cunning, should I put you Slytherin?

- Not Slytherin, not Slytherin.

He closed his eyes in a whisper, and unfortunately the hat spoke loudly. He thought he would get in a lot of trouble with those eyes ...

- Not Slytherin, so Gryffindor. He let out a breath, ran toward his row of tables and smiled at Hermione.

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