So this was it! It was finally Aaron's big moment. This was when he would find out which house best suited him. This is where he finds out who he'll be rooming with, seeing more often, and even competing against for the House Cup at the end of the year. This was all so exciting for him! Only one thing to do now. Go up there, and put on that hat, once his name was called of course. A slight chill went down the boy's spine. It was a big moment for every first year. There would probably be tears today, but
none would be from Aaron Valentino.
And that's when it happened. He heard his name ring loud and clear throughout the entirety of the Great Hall. After a brief pause and a deep breath, Aaron walked up those few steps and took a seat on the stool placed before the students. And then, the hat was crowned upon the tip of the kid's head.
Almost out of nowhere, the hat spoke up. "Ah yes, a Valentino. I remember sorting your parents. It seems you have the energy of your father when he was in his first year." That croaky voice said, and then it continued "Hmmm. But the question is where shall we sort you. You have the undying loyalty much like your mother, but I can also tell you fight for honor. On the other hand you seem very wise." After a considerable silence the hat chimed in for, what would be, it's final time for little Aaron. "But above all you are cunning and ambitious. So we better put you in Slytherin!"
And that was it. Just like that, the boy's house had been chosen. It wasn't necessarily surprising to Aaron. That's the house his father was in during his time here at the school for Witchcraft and Wizardry. With his part of the ceremony being done, Aaron had got up with a grin from ear to ear, and made a b-line towards the Slytherin table to join his fellow house mates.
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