alt_harry | The decisions of the Sorting Hat are final

alt_harry

That is very good to know.

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alt_harry

What's the password for Gryffindor tower?

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alt_harry

Also, did the elves take away Dean Thomas's bed? Or is it still there?

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alt_ron

Remember Madam Hooch.

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alt_harry

That's the password, you're not just telling me not to do this, right?

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alt_ron

Yeah, it's the password.

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alt_ron

Are you-?

Seriously?

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alt_harry

Yeah. If the decision of the Sorting Hat are final, there's no question where I belong, is there?

I'll see you in a few minutes.

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alt_ron

And yeah, they took Dean's bed out over the summer, now there's just the three of us.

But I reckon the elves can at least bring up some pillows and blankets and whatnot. I'll ask them. There's plenty of room, at least.

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alt_harry

Yeah it's okay. I can sleep on the floor if I have to, there's a charm that makes it soft.

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alt_harry

Just so you know, I'm moving to Gryffindor.

If the decisions of the Sorting Hat are final, that's where I belong, right?

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alt_neville

Whoa. Blimey.

Yeah, you do. You really do, Harry.

One thing's for sure, if you switch Houses now and come to Gryffindor Tower, you'll prove to everyone that you're brave as any Gryffindor would hope to be. You'll be defying the LP, and probably embarrassing Professor Dolohov to no end. I'll bet he didn't remember or maybe didn't know you were sorted into Gryffindor--he was out of the Protectorate then, right?

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alt_neville

I suppose I don't have to tell you this, but really, watch your back with Seamus.

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alt_neville

I'd better give you a reaction that's not Order Only, too. Except--bloody hell. I've had a spotlight on me, too, being the son of a blood traitor. I don't want to make things even more hot for you.

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alt_harry

You don't have to say anything yet. It might be better not to, and wait until we see how Dolohov reacts.

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alt_neville

Too late, mate.

I'm a Gryffindor, too, remember. We tend to rush into things.

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alt_harry

Yeah, he was out of the Protectorate. Maybe he really didn't know? I sort of assumed he knew but it wasn't exactly on his mind when he said that thing about the Sorting Hat.

I'd been thinking about it already, but yeah.

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alt_harry

Given that the Sorting Hat knows best where each of us should be, I am moving my trunk over to Gryffindor Tower.

Fortunately all NEWT students have classes together so my schedule won't have to change.

Sally-Anne, I guess you'd better take over as Slytherin Quidditch Captain. Sorry to muck with that, but with Gryffindor Quidditch having been disbanded it's going to be an awfully strange year anyway.

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alt_sally_anne

You can't just make me Slytherin Quidditch Captain and LEAVE SLYTHERIN. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

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alt_harry

What do you mean, I can't? I just did!

You'll do great.

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alt_neville

Wow.

Welcome to Gryffindor, then.

Thank you. I don't know how the staff will take it, not to mention, you know, our Lord. ~~Probably not~~ But this will be a real morale boost to the House. So thank you for that.

All the Professors have said they expect you to show leadership.

It's not quite the type of leadership they had in mind, though, I'll bet.

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alt_harry

Thank you, Neville.

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alt_frank

go go gryffindor.

watch your back, kid.

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alt_gredforge

BRILLIANT!!!

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alt_bill

I can just hear my Dad saying, 'What a sneaky and brilliant chess attack! May be bloody dangerous, though.'

Welcome to Gryffindor, Harry. I really hope you're not biting off more than you can chew, but then that just proves you're in the right House; Gryffindors do that ALL THE TIME. And frequently surprise others with what they can accomplish by doing so.

Try to retain enough of your inner Slytherin, though, to be very careful with what you say the next time you meet with Dolohov.

I'm glad you have the rest of the Junior Auxiliary there as well as Order staff to help watch out for you.

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alt_seamus

What exactly do you think you're doing?

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alt_harry

Moving back to the House that the Sorting Hat chose for me.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better as a House mate, Seamus.

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alt_sirius

Good show.

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alt_harry

Thanks.

They're not going to let me stay if they can possibly avoid it. But I'm here for now.

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alt_sirius

You made the statement, though, and that's what counts. That's what people will remember.

Your mother used to say that if someone's trying to kill you, you're probably doing it right. Keep the pressure on, Harry.

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alt_harry

Well my plan for tomorrow is to go to breakfast and then Dark Arts. In Gryffindor robes.

I guess we'll see what happens.

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alt_sirius

In some countries, Harry, Muggles have barristers who argue cases in courts of law. Frequently, a barrister will say something or do something, knowing full well that the judge will order it stricken from the record. It doesn't matter; even if the jury are told to disregard what just happened, they can't. Not completely.

Even if they force you to return to Slytherin tomorrow, no one in the school will be able to ignore what you've just done. You'll have made it part of their record.

Meanwhile, get some sleep. You'll need it to stay strong tomorrow.

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alt_harry

Yeah.

Thanks.

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alt_terry

When I read your post I just about bust a gut laughing at the way you took Dolohov's words. And then I was in awe.

The Sorting Hat is never wrong, as I have reason to know. Congratulations on coming home to your true House. And good luck staying there.