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The Arrangement	By : GraceJames Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 4556 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: All characters and places belong to JK Rowling and her many publishers. I am
merely playing with them and I mean no harm.

A/N: The Sorting Hat song is taken directly from Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
pages 117-118. It belongs to JK Rowling not me.

The Arrangement

Chapter 3- The Sorting

As they walked into the Great Hall, Harry glanced along the staff table looking for his father. To his
surprise his father wasn’t the only one he recognized at the staff table. Harry nudged Draco and
slanted his head at the table. Draco and Harry grinned at each other, for sitting at the table were
their godfathers, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin-Black.

Both boys had two sets of godparents. While Lucius and Narcissa were one of Harry’s, the other
was Sirius and Remus. The same went for Draco. Severus and James were one set while Remus
and Sirius were the other.

“This just might turn out to be a fun year.” Harry whispered to Draco who nodded back to him.
Their attention was pulled back to James who had just walked back in carrying a stool and what
appeared to be a dusty, old wizards hat. Everyone was looking at it, waiting for something to
happen. Quite suddenly a rip near the brim of the hat opened and it began to sing.

Oh you may not think I’m pretty

But don’t judge on what you see,

I’ll eat myself if you can find

A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,

Your top hats sleek and tall,

For I’m the Hogwarts Sorting Hat

And I can cap them all.

There’s nothing hidden in your head

The Sorting Hat can’t see,

So try me on and I will tell you

Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true

And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw

If you’ve a ready mind,

Where those of wit and learning

Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin

You’ll make your real friends,

Those cunning folk use any means

To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don’t be afraid!

And don’t get in a flap!

You’re in safe hands (though I have none)

For I’m a Thinking Cap!

When the hat had finished its song and gone still, the whole hall burst into applause. James stepped
forward once again holding a scroll in his hand.

“When I call your name, step forward and place the hat on your head. It will call out your house to
the whole hall. Then please join your house table. Abbott, Hannah.”

A girl with blonde pigtails stepped forward and put the hat on. A minute later it called out
‘Gryffindor’. One of the tables broke into applause and Hannah took off the hat and walked over to
that table.

“Bones, Susan.” A moment later the hat shouted ‘Gryffindor’ and Susan went over to sit next to
Hannah.

“Boot, Terry.”

“Ravenclaw.”

“Brown, Lavender.”

“Ravenclaw.”

Harry was beginning to notice by now that sometimes the hat would immediately call a house out
and other times it would take a few minutes.

“Bulstrode, Millicent.” Here the hat took a few minutes but it finally decided that she would be the
first new Hufflepuff.

“Finch-Fletchley, Justin.”

“Ravenclaw.”

Finally one of the people he had talked with on the train was called. “Finnigan, Seamus.” He also
went to Gryffindor.

“Granger, Hermione.” Harry saw Ron give her a quick thumbs up as she took the hat and sat on the
stool. A moment later the hat called out ‘Gryffindor’. She sent Ron a quick smile as she walked off
to join the Gryffindor table.

“Longbottom, Neville.”

Harry was beginning to get impatient. He wanted the sorting to be over with so he knew what house
he would be in. He was pulled out of his thoughts when the hat decided to put Neville Longbottom
in Hufflepuff.

At long last it was Draco’s turn to be sorted. The hat sat on his head for a moment before it declared
him a Slytherin. Draco shot a worried glance over his shoulder at Harry before moving off to join
the Slytherin table.

Harry glanced back at the staff table to see what his father’s reaction would be as well as Lucius,
Remus, and Sirius. Severus and Lucius looked like they couldn’t have been prouder while Remus
and Sirius didn’t look the least bit surprised.

“Nott, Theodore,” was the next person Harry noticed being called. He quickly became a Gryffindor.

Then there was a pug-faced girl named Pansy Parkinson who was immediately declared a Slytherin.
She went to sit beside a boy named Goyle who had been sorted into that house earlier.

Next up was a pair of twins named Patil. They both became Ravenclaws and went to sit with
Lavender Brown.

Then it was his turn. He slowly approached the stool. He stole a quick glance at his dad who
looked nervous but was grinning at him anyway. Harry slid onto the stool and James placed the hat
on his head. It slipped down over his eyes and was silent for a few seconds before a small voice
spoke in his ear.

“Ah, Mr. Potter, or should I say Snape? Do not worry young one, no one but you can hear me. Ah,
you are wondering how I knew your true identity. Headmaster Riddle informed me of the special
circumstances. It seems that there are quite a few on staff this year who are just like your fathers. I
suppose I should place you in a house. You have Sev’s cunning but your bravery overrides that.
You shall follow in James footsteps and be a Gryffindor.” The last word was shouted for all to hear.
Harry pulled the hat off and glanced at his dad again who was giving him a small smile. Harry then
walked over to the Gryffindor table and sat down beside Hermione and Seamus.

By the time Harry had sat down Dean Thomas had the hat on. He was quickly sorted into
Gryffindor. Harry looked back up at the staff table. His father and Lucius were quietly talking to
each other, looks of concern on both their faces. Remus and Sirius were both beaming down at him
in pride.

Harry turned back to the sorting just as Evan Weasley was called. He sat on the stool for several
minutes before the hat finally declared him a Slytherin. You could have heard a pin drop in the hall,
it had gotten so quiet. This was the first Weasley to end up in Slytherin for quite some time and no
one could believe it, most of all his family.

Then Draco began to clap and the rest of the table weakly joined in. Evan walked over and sat next
to Draco and immediately began to talk to him. There were only two people left now. Ron Weasley
quickly joined his brothers in Gryffindor while Blaise Zabini was sent to Slytherin. He went and
joined Draco and Evan and immediately joined in their conversation.

Silence fell over the hall again as Headmaster Riddle stood to his feet. “Welcome, first years and all
of our returning students to another year at Hogwarts. I know you are all eager to get to the food
but there are a few notices and introductions to be made first. First years should note that the forest
on the edge of school property is forbidden. Some of our older students would do well to remember
that as well. Also there is to be no magic used in the halls between classes.”

“There have been several changes to the staff this year so I am going to introduce all of the
professors. As I do so I would like said professor to stand to your feet so the students can clearly see
you. Another change this year is that the staff and I have decided it would be more prudent to have
both a male and female head of house for each house. I will be informing you who they are after all
the introductions have been made.”

“First we have our Potions Master, Lucius Malfoy. Next to him is Professor Severus Snape who
will be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts. Next is Professor James Potter, our Transfiguration
professor and deputy Headmaster. Next is Professor Remus Lupin, who will be taking our Care of
Magical Creatures classes this year. Then there is Professor Sirius Black, who will be teaching
Muggle Studies.” The Headmaster paused as he turned to the other end of the table and to catch his
breath.

“At the other end of the table is our groundskeeper, Rebeus Hagrid. Next to him is Professor
Rolanda Hooch, the Astronomy professor. Next to her is Professor Bill Weasley, our Divination
teacher. Next is Professor Lillian Finnigan, History of Magic. Next is Professor Charlie Weasley,
our flying and quidditch instructor. Next is Madam Poppy Pomfrey, the school’s medi-witch. Next
to her is our Charms Master, Professor Filius Flitwick. Next is Professor Richard Vector, the
Arithmancy professor. And last, but certainly not least, is Professor Pomona Sprout, our Herbology
professor.” There was a light smattering of applause as the headmaster finished the introductions.

“Two more things and then I will let you get to the feast. Firstly, there have been some changes in
the curriculum this year. We have decided to make a couple more classes mandatory for everyone
to take until at least 5^th year. You will see the new classes when you receive your schedules on
Monday morning. Now to introduce the heads of house. For Slytherin we have Professor Malfoy
and Professor Hooch. Hufflepuffs are Professors Black and Sprout. Ravenclaws are Professor
Lupin and Madam Pomfrey. Gryffindors are Professors Snape and Finnigan.”

Harry had looked over to the Slytherin table when he heard that Lucius was to be the head of house.
Draco flashed him a quick grin at this. Harry’s head had snapped back up to the staff table when he
heard that his father was to be one of the Gryffindor heads. Severus gave him a small smile before
returning his attention to the headmaster.

“Now the feast may begin.” And all of the tables were suddenly filled with food. Harry quickly
began to eat. It seemed like a long time since he had that candy on the train ride here. He glanced
over a few times to the Slytherin table to see Draco, Evan, and Blaise talking and laughing while
they ate.

Harry finally turned to Ron to ask him a question. “So, why do you think Evan ended up in
Slytherin, Ron?”

“I’m not sure. He is the more cunning and ambitious out of the two of us. Maybe he just didn’t
want to be in the same house as the rest of us. We’ve always felt a little overshadowed by having so
many older brothers come here. It just seems as if no matter what we do, no one will notice us
because our brothers and sister did it first. I know that probably doesn’t make sense to you. Him
being in Slytherin though already sets him apart from the rest of us and I’d bet that’s what he was
going for.” Ron replied while looking over at the Slytherin table.

Just as the feast ended, Harry saw Lucius, James, and Severus stand up from the staff table. Lucius
was headed for the Slytherin table, James was headed for the Gryffindor table, and Severus was
headed out of the hall. James stopped next to Harry before he spoke.

“Mr. Potter, I need to speak to you for a few minutes before you go up to bed.” Harry nodded,
stood, and glanced over to the Slytherin table to see Draco do the same thing. Both boys silently
followed their fathers out of the hall and up to Severus’ office. Once there, James placed a couple of
locking and silencing charms before turning back to the boys.

“We have a surprise for the two of you. We had these ready in case you were sorted into different
houses.” Severus said as he reached into his desk and pulled out two pocket sized mirrors.

“These are two-way mirrors. All you need to do is say the name of the person you want to talk to
into the mirror and if they have it with them their face should appear in the mirror. There are 4 of
these total. You each have one while Sirius and Remus have one and Sev and I have the other.”
James said as he handed the mirrors to the shocked boys. Lucius and Severus both had a smirk on
their face while James was grinning like a mad man.

“The 4 of us used these while we were all in school. Severus and I used them to talk to each other
when we couldn’t publicly. Sirius, Remus, and I used them when we were in separate detentions
and got bored.” James said still grinning.

Lucius stepped forward now. “I realize I probably don’t have to say this but I will just for my own
peace of mind. It would be best if you kept these mirrors to yourselves, at least for now.” Harry and
Draco just nodded their heads.

“Alright then. I think that was everything. The boys need to get to bed, its been a long day for
them.” James said starting to take down the silencing and locking charms.

“Wait a moment James. I wanted to speak to Harry for a few minutes before I take him up to the
tower.” James nodded and he, Lucius, and Draco left so Severus and Harry could talk. Once the
door was closed Severus once again put up a silencing and locking charm.

“I know this has been a long day for you but what I have to say won’t take long. I just want to say
how much I love you and how proud I am of you for ending up in Gryffindor. And that’s not
because I’m head of house. Actually the male heads of house weren’t decided until you and Draco
were sorted.” At Harry’s puzzled expression Severus went on. “Headmaster Riddle wanted to put
me as your head of house to give you a reason to come see me outside of being your defense
professor. He had already decided who he wanted to be head of what house but he waited until after
the sorting to make his final decision. If you had been sorted into Slytherin with Draco then I would
have been made head of that house while James took Gryffindor and Lucius would have taken over
as deputy headmaster. He was prepared to shift everything depending on where you got sorted.”
Harry just sat there in shock that the headmaster would go to so much trouble just for him.

“Well, I think its time I take you up to bed.” Severus stood and then pulled Harry to his feet. They
silently made their way to Gryffindor Tower. When they reached it the portrait of the Fat Lady
asked for the password. Once Sev had given it (pig snout), the portrait swung open and they walked
into the common room.

“Upstairs to the left are the boys dormitories. Your trunk should already be up there. Goodnight
Mr. Potter.” Harry just nodded and headed off to find his room. He was barely able to make it to
his room he was so tired. He was asleep as soon as he laid down on the bed.

* * *

Here is a list of students and houses.

Harry Potter- Gryffindor

Draco Malfoy- Slytherin

Pansy Parkinson- Slytherin

Gregory Goyle- Slytherin

Vincent Crabbe- Hufflepuff

Neville Longbottom- Hufflepuff

Ron Weasley- Gryffindor

Evan Weasley- Slytherin

Hannah Abbott- Gryffindor

Susan Bones- Gryffindor

Theodore Nott- Gryffindor

Hermione Granger- Gryffindor

Parvati Patil- Ravenclaw

Padma Patil- Ravenclaw

Lavender Brown- Ravenclaw

Blaise Zabini- Slytherin

Millicent Bulstrode- Hufflepuff

Terry Boot- Ravenclaw

Mandy Brocklehurst- Ravenclaw

Seamus Finnigan- Gryffindor

Dean Thomas- Gryffindor

Ernie McMillian- Slytherin

Justin Finch-Fletchley- Ravenclaw

Here is the list of teachers and heads of house

Tom Riddle- Headmaster

Lucius Malfoy- Potions/Slytherin head

Severus Snape- Defense Against the Dark Arts/Gryffindor head

James Potter- Transfiguration/Deputy Headmaster

Remus Lupin-Black- Care of Magical Creatures/Ravenclaw head

Sirius Black- Muggle Studies/ Hufflepuff head

Lillian Finnigan- History of Magic/Gryffindor head

Fillius Flitwick- Charms

Pomona Sprout- Herbology/Hufflepuff head

Rolanda Hooch- Astronomy/Slytherin head

Richard Vector- Arithmancy and Runes

Charlie Weasley- Flying and Quidditch coach

Bill Weasley- Divination

Poppy Pomfrey- medi-witch/Ravenclaw head

A/N: I am posting two chapters this week because I will be out of town next week for my birthday
and am unsure of when I will return. I will not be updating for two weeks because of this. Enjoy!
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