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Saoirse

Saoirse enjoyed the boat ride to the castle. She wondered whether she would be able to see the thestrals because of her dreams. It turned out she couldn't, and she figured it was because she hadn't seen anyone die with her own two eyes, just in her mind. She was sort of relieved by this because she was a little bit scared of them. When they got further out on the lake, the mysterious carriages left her mind and she began thinking about the sorting ceremony. growl. She felt her stomach rumble. The feast was going to be wonderful.

When they got to the castle the first years were shuffled into a group outside the great hall doors. She held Salazar tightly in her arms. Almost everyone looked nervous. Of course, even if they weren't showing it, everyone probably was. This was about to decide the next 7 years, and possibly effect them for the rest of their life. She gritted her teeth and kept her face emotionless. She couldn't let her future classmates see her falter. Her mind drifted to Joshua. She gave his arm a squeeze, but kept her eyes forward. She knew his grandfather wanted him to be in Ravenclaw, but she couldn't help but hope he would be in Slytherin with her. She was almost sure she would get the house she wanted. She didn't fit anywhere else. Joshua's name was called and she watched her dear friend walk up in front of everyone. She smiled at him and gave him a slight nod. The hat thought for a moment, mumbling things in Josh's ear. "GRYFFINDOR!" The hat bellowed. Her heart sank into her stomach. First she felt sorry for herself then she realized how angry his grandfather would be. As his new house cheered and clapped, she caught his eye for just a moment before he had a seat with the rest of the new first years in Gryffindor.

Saoirse was pulled from her thoughts when she heard her name called. She dropped Salazar and he slinked over to Joshua's feet, careful to avoid everyone else. The cat didn't particularly like anyone else, but he was used to Josh and that was good enough. Sao sat on the stool and the Sorting Hat was placed on her head. She had a fleeting moment of worry for her hair but the thought soon left when the hat started speaking. "Ahh... a bit vain I see," he chuckled. "And smart too. You must have done some studying... but I see an adventurous side too. Hmm what's this? A proud pureblood with a deep rooted desire to be the best.." I am the best. Sao thought, correcting the hat. "Hmm yes... Why didn't I see it right away. Someone with your drive, pride and ambition belongs nowhere but SLYTHERIN!"

The tips of her mouth quirked up as her house bellowed and cheered for her. They were on their feet wooping and hollering as she walked over to the table. She let a smirk slide across her lips as her new family greeted her and welcomed her to the "Purest and Best House" in all of Hogwarts. She glanced at Joshua and softened her gaze. She was sad she wasn't going to be with her best friend, but she figured it wouldn't change anything. Salazar left the safety of Joshua's feet and began weaving his way over to his girl. Someone tried to pet him and he hissed fiercely, batting a paw at their hand. Saoirse picked him up and set him in her lap. "This is Salazar. Named after Salazar Slytherin," she said to the witch she was sitting next to. The next person was making his way up to the stage. His name was Keoni.

Keoni

Holding on to Miko was proved difficult on the boat ride to the castle. Keoni was mumbling to himself about a pesky rodent as he rung out the sleeves of his robes. "Of course you had to jump in the water. Don't you think it's a bit cold for a swim. It's late at night! I could have lost you, you bloody..." He trailed off as the dripping raccoon paced around his feet. Keoni was just about to grab him and put him outside, but the other first years were gathering in the Great Hall, waiting to be sorted. "Don't think you're getting away with this," he said as he turned his back and followed the other witches and wizards. He wasn't paying much attention to the ceremony. He didn't mind which house he would be sorted into, really. He liked the thought of Ravenclaw, because of his desire to learn. But Gryffindor didn't sound too bad either.

Soon enough, name was called to go up in front of everyone. He was feeling a little nervous now, especially since he had been day dreaming about the pretty girl that went up before him. Damn twins, now I can't stop thinking about snogging and I ain't even done it yet," he thought, feeling rather annoyed. He adjusted himself on the stool, waiting for the hat to begin speaking. "Wise beyond your years I see..." the Hat commented. Yeah well that happens when your pap don't do a bloody thing for ya Keoni thought, rolling his eyes. "A bit feisty too. Never mind that, no doubt a brain like yours can't go unnoticed. With your passion of knowledge no doubt you'll be the top of your class, if you keep that fire in you. And maybe take some of that love for the muggle sport, soccer, and try to play some quidditch. I think with some practice you could make a very talented chaser for... RAVENCLAW!"

Keoni smiled and hopped off the stool. He made his way to the Ravenclaw table where he was met with cheers and high fives. A few of them were patting his back, welcoming him to the House, and Hogwarts itself. He thought about what the Sorting Hat told him about Quidditch, and he figured if he got a broom and learned how to ride it, he'd give it a shot. But he definitely wasn't going to give up soccer anytime soon. Or ever. He soon found himself in the middle of a conversation about Charms with some 3rd years. They didn't seem to mind he was 2 years younger than him, especially since he could keep up with the conversation.