Sadie couldn't believe it - she was actually in the Great Hall at Hogwarts! Everything was so... well, she hated to use a cliché, but everything was so enchanting here! Even her home didn't have as many magical things in it, like floating candles and a bewitched ceiling! In awe at the superb magic that must have been used to make the ceiling reflect the sky, Sadie patiently waited for the Sorting Ceremony to commence.

"McQuillen, Sadie!"

Immediately, Sadie's head turned down from the ceiling to the stool on which she was to sit. It seemed extremely daunting now, though only moments ago she couldn't wait to finally belong to a house.

Sitting down on the stool, Sadie held her breath and waited for a reaction from the hat as it was placed upon her head.

"Hmm... you've got some smarts, that's for sure... but your heart... yes, your heart is overwhelming..."

Sadie had no idea which house she would rather be sorted into. She knew she wasn't brave, and she didn't really feel as though she were clever or cunning... was she hard working? Admittedly, she could be very lazy if she wanted to.

"Well then... you must belong to... HUFFLEPUFF!"

Joyously, Sadie hopped off the stool, beaming, and joined the Hufflepuff table. There, she noticed some kind, familiar faces from the train, and suddenly, all of her now-silly fears were gone!