The time was nearing. With each name that was called before her own, Rylee found herself growing more and more excited. So excited in fact that she was very clearly bouncing on the balls of her feet in anticipation. Her attitude had completely changed from that upset, crying tiny little firstie on the train to her normal happy, smiling, bubbly self. Which was good. Stepping up to the stool and being sorted while in tears would NOT have been at all pleasant. None of her former behavior was present as she moved closer and closer to the stool as more names were called.

Shiny blue eyes glanced towards the long house tables, fixing on that of the Hufflepuff's. It only took a few moments for her to find a face she knew so well, Miranda. Lifting her hand she waved at the older girl and best friend of her big sister. Rylee was so sure she was going to get into Hufflepuff, joining Miranda and making her big sister Rian super happy. There was noway that wouldn't happen. She had EVERY quality of a badger.

"Prichard, Rylee."

That was her! She was Rylee! The small ginger haired child bounced her way towards the stool, a wide smile on her face. Sliding onto the stool she sat up as tall as she could as the HAT was placed onto her head where it promptly slid down over her eyes. Well she was small. All she could really see was darkness but that was okay.

"Ah, another Prichard I see. You have qualities from all four houses, yes. A determination and ambition only seen in those of Slytherin but no, no that will not do." Rylee wiggled in her seat as the hat spoke to her. There would be no asking the house to place her anywhere like she heard could happen. She would accept whatever the hat choose... for there was only one place she could go anyhow. "There's a great amount of creativity and wisdom within you just as there was for your mother who found her home in Ravenclaw but that isn't for you either." Come on hat! Rylee chewed her lip in excitement. So close now.

"Perhaps Hufflepuff would be good for you. You have pure loyalty for those close to you as well as patience and dedication that isn't always present in one so young. Very much like your sister." Rylee beamed brightly at the mention of her sister and how alike they were. Surely this meant this was her house just as she had known it would be. "There's also Gryffindor like your father. Bravery, daring, nerve and a courage like no other. Courage to be your own person." There was a brief pause in which the small girl completely froze. "Ah, yes. Yes, this will do nicely."

"Let it be... GRYFFINDOR!"

The hat was lifted from her head, the suddenness of light overtaking her for a moment causing her to blink. There was an utter complete look of shock that had overcome Rylee which lasted for no longer than .002 seconds at not being placed into Hufflepuff.

Hopping down from the stool, Rylee beamed brightly and bounced off towards her new house table to meet all the LIONS! The Sorting Hat was right. It was time for her to pull forth all that bravery and courage inside her and be her own person. She could do this.

Hello, Gryffindor!!!