The Sorting Ceremony wore on. Albus grew bored. But every time he started to be lulled into sleep, the happy cheers of the Gryffindor table awoke him.

"Scamander, Lorcan," was called, and Albus was reminded of his friends from the train.

The sorting hat thought for approximately a split second. "GRYFFINDOR!" it shouted. Lorcan was confused. He probably thought he would be in Ravenclaw like his mum.

He walked over to the Gryffindor table and sat across the table and a few seats down from Albus. Lorcan waved.

Soon announced was, "Scamander, Lysander." Lysander looked even more fearful then Albus. After watching his brother being put in Gryffindor, he was probably scared to be separated.

"RAVENCLAW," unfortunately was called. Lysander gave a nervous glance at his brother and Albus, and went to the applauding Ravenclaw table. As Lysander got patted on the back, he wasn't quite as excited as the witty Ravenclaws.

Lysander marched right back up to the sorting hat, right after "Taylor, Leila," was called. He demanded, "I am being placed in Gryffindor."

The Sorting Hat did not argue. It just yelled "GRYFFINDOR," and Lysander was off.

Gryffindor applauded, not in the least unnerved by the occurrence. Maybe this happened normally, Albus thought. He'd have to send his father a letter, asking whether or not people changed their minds about what the Sorting Hat chose, later. He planned the letter in his head.

Later, The Sorting Ceremony ended. And it was time for the feast. Lorcan, Lysander, and Albus sat together and stuffed their mouths at the Gryffindor table.

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Side note: Before anyone points out that Lorcan and Lysander are younger than Albus's age, I know that. I just really wanted them to be friends and such. Also, I think I'm gonna stick to short chapters? But updating quickly? Or should I do long chapters and update not as much? Dang, this is a long author's note. BAI