When nothing really happened - aka, when the hat didn't start talking - Aurora determined that this WASN'T the sorting hat. Which she should have known, seeing as how it kind of looked like a leprechaun hat. Whatever. She didn't know what these Brits were in to. She closed her eyes shut as a bright light engulfed her, and when she woke up, she was surprised that she was laying down. The hat was gone, as was the brooch in her pocket. In fact, she looked like nothing had happened at all - even her make up was still completely in tact.

She felt up to her cheek, noticing that the giant gash she'd acquired was also gone. So...none of this had happened? Not REALLY at least?

She felt a bit groggy, and like she needed a strong iced coffee, but otherwise she was fine. She thanked the Ministry worker and then slowly sat up, ready to join the rest of the competitors in the seating area.