lOllie was getting nervous. She had taken in the scenes through the boat ride and was overjoyed at the sight. This was DEFINITELY the place a witch would study magic. She couldn't help but envision herself studying in the library, roaming the halls with friends. It was so much better than she imagined!
Then the boats docked. And all the other first years were put together. Thats when her heart started to race. To Ollie, this could make or break her time at Hogwarts. She knew she belonged to Ravenclaw, there was no doubt about it. But what if tragedy struck and she was sorted into another house! What would her father say? She expected a "Congratulations, Daughter. I am so proud to see you following in my footsteps." letter from her father. What would he send if she was sorted into something else?
She didn't have much time to think about it. Everything was happening so fast! Rushing into the Great Hall, starting the Sorting Ceremony.
She watched as other first years got called and sorted, but she knew her faith would come soon. And it did.
"Burke, Olive"
She felt like her heart had stopped beating. She could almost feel her face turn white. She swallowed and began her journey to the sorting hat. She sat down quietly, feeling all eyes on her. Her cheeks flushed bright red, she hated being the center of attention. She felt the hat being placed on her head.
Ohhh... a Ravenclaw lineage.... Ollie almost jumped out of her seat hearing the voice. Don't worry, only you can hear me. Her heart rate slowed a little. She was happy knowing that the rest of the school couldn't hear why she was sorted where.
Now where to put you. Ahh Ravenclaw would be a good match. You are clearly very intelligent.... Maybe you focus too much on your studies. Am not!
I have a good choice for you, daddy's girl Ollie closed her eyes hoping, PRAYING she was put into Ravenclaw.
"Slytherin!"
She gasped. WHAT! There was no way there had to be a mistake. Tears welled up in her eyes. But she didn't get to ask the Sorting Hat if he was sure, or why he said Slytherin. She was ushered off to the Slytherin table, right next to V. |