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Maddox stood in line with the other students, their head down in a futile effort not to tower over the others in line. They were certainly a long way from Ilvermorny and home! At least they weren’t the only transfer student here.
Their blue eyes darted about the hall, taking in the various tables. One long one at the front - must be for the teachers - and four others for students. They wondered which of the four tables they’d sit at. They knew a little bit about the Hogwarts houses from reading, at least enough to know the names and basic traits associated with each house. Gryffindor for courage, Huffelpuff for loyalty, Ravenclaw for intelligence, and Slytherin for cunning. They didn’t feel particularly clever or ambitious, so that left Gryffindor or Hufflepuff as the most likely options…
“Buchanan, Maddox!”
A voice jerked them out of their thoughts. Was it their turn already? That was fast! They nervously ran a hand through their hair, making it stand up as they walked to the stool. They sat down, trying to ignore the many pairs of eyes on them as the hat was placed on their head.
“Ah, a new face. A transfer from Ilvermorny, I see. “
Uhh, yeah, Maddox thought. They had lived in the wizarding world long enough to be used to talking objects, but a hat reading their mind was a new one!
“Now let’s see here… friendly, hard-working, and humble. Maybe a bit too humble for your own good sometimes! I see you have plenty of courage, a thirst for adventure, and a little bit of an impulsive streak. There’s talent and a desire to prove yourself…”
Maddox’s cheeks flushed red at the hat’s words.
“I know just what to do with you. Better be… GRYFFINDOR!”
Maddox removed the hat and slipped off the stool, making their way to the red and gold table.
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |