by Paul » Monday 17 May 2004 12:58:33am
Paul runs off to the Headmaster's office to fetch the Sorting Hat
"Oh, you're a bit dusty aren't you."
Gently taps dust off the Hat.
"Well, off we go - there's a Sorting to do in the Great Hall."
Descends the spiral staricase and heads for the Great Hall, wondering how Dumbledore is doing with his secret mission. The Great Hall is packed full of students, and a rumble of expectation can be heard. The stool is already there, with Professor McGonagle standing beside it. Paul passes the Sorting Hat to Professor McGonagle who, without delay, shouts out "Phaerie".
Silence fills the Great Hall as Phaerie takes her place on the stool. Professor McGonagle places the Sorting Hat on Phaerie's head. Immediately, to everyone in the hall's astonishment, the Hat jumps off and into McGonagle's shocked arms. She tries again. This time the hat stays on Phaeries's head for a second or two but suddenly jumps off again.
"Sorry about this" says the Hat. "It's just that I need to study what's inside a person's mind and I get this odd jumping feeling from this one...let me try again and I'll see if I can stay on".
Still dazed by what has just happened, McGonagle places the Hat on Phaerie's head or a third time.
"Hmmm," says the hat "an energetic and sporty person this one. Quite competititive...". Without warning, the Hat gives a quick jump again, but this time only to about an inch in height, and manages to land safely back on Phaerie's head "Ahem, sorry....Aha, wait...I know what's causing this - I see trampolines!...Yes, with the competitive streak, this one would do well in Gryffindor. She's smart too though - a great thinker and an enquiring and lively mind...But the effects of the jumping are strong - It has to be GRYFFINDOR!"
With a final jump, the Sorting Hat flies back into McGonagle's arms.
"Well, I've never seen you do that before", a somewhat amused McGonagle says quietly to the Hat as Phaerie walks toward the Gryffindor tables to the loud applause of her fellow House members.
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Congratulations on your Sorting, Phaerie. If you give the Fat Lady the password, which is (whispers password to Phaerie), she'll let you in to your new Common Room. Have fun in Gryffindor House!