Abandoned and Neglected Doesn't Mean I'm Done

The Sorting Hat

'Hot...'

"Slytherin!!" The Sorting Hat exclaimed, barely touching to boy's head.

After some more names were called, McGonagall then asks, "Madrigal, Mirabel?"

Some snickered at her name, but Mirabel ignored how bad it sounded.

McGonagall apologized for pronouncing it wrong, but Mirabel kindly smiled before having the Sorting Hat on her.

When it did, another waiting came along, making everyone question if the Hat was okay.

'Another interesting mind; well, I never...'

'Hello, I'm Mirabel Madrigal, nice to meet you, Mister...?'

'Thomas, interesting past with magic, or should I say gifts?'

'Yeah, my... you know, they get a gift ceremony at age of five. Sadly for me...'

'I apologize, child, but don't worry, great things will come along your way...'

'Thank you, Mr. Thomas...'

"With a brave heart, a  sassy attitude with a thirst for knowledge, and a considerate heart like no other, you should be in... Hufflepuff!

Hufflepuff clapped but not as loud as the rest of the Houses, but Mirabel was content, regardless. 

Lastly, Harry waited for her name to be called, but it came with something unexpecting. 

"P-Potter, Harry?"

Whispers could be heard, making everyone, except the quads, question who was Harry.

Harry, meanwhile, ignored the voices and sat to receive the Sorting Hat.

McGonagall looked at the girl before placing the Hat on her, making another waiting happen.

'Oh my. The long-lost twin sibling, Harry James Potter, brother of the Boy-Who-Lived.'

'Sister, actually, mister...?'

'Thomas, my! What a unique coincidence I meet such brilliant minds! Never have I ever experienced something odd...'

'Thanks, Mr. Thomas. I hope that your decision will make all of us proud!'

'Indeed, it will... Against the past of being abandoned, you'll be sorted somewhere safe...'

"With a mind so pure, boldness like no other, yet with cunning and ambition talents, I'll sort you in... Slytherin!!"

This time, no one clapped except Danny, Mirabel, and Kathern, confused about what was going on.

Harry ignored the whisper again and sat far away from the table of Slytherins, who were looking at him either with disgust or shock.

'What's going on?' The quads ask, looking at everyone with confusion.

McGonagall then cleared her throat and began the name-calling again.

"Potter, Jace?"

Everyone, including the quads, looked over to see a boy with brown hair and hazel eyes. 

However, unlike the quads, the Sorting Hat exclaimed, "Gryffindor," without much enthusiasm. 

This didn't stop Gryffindor from clapping loudly, except for Danny, who only glared at him.

'So, this is my/Harry's brother...' The quads thought, observing/glaring at the boy.

He looked exactly like Harry, minus the hair, eyes, and gender. 

Soon enough, everyone was sorted, and then Dumbledore said, "Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment, Tweak!"

This caused the food to appear, and everyone began to feast. 

Meanwhile, some were gushing over Jace while others stared at Harry, confused by her appearance. 

As the time ticked, Harry became more and more nervous before feeling someone tapping her.

"Wanna eat at my table?" Mirabel asks, seeing her stressed.

Harry, instead of responding, quickly got up and sat near Mirabel, who sat in front of Katheren and Danny. 

This made everyone stare at the quads, seeing them feeling even more stressed/annoyed.

"Do. You. Mind?" Katheren annoyedly asked, getting everyone to look away.

Dumbledore, though, had his eyes twinkled as he stared at the quads, a genuine smile forming.

'Finally, after eleven years, I never thought to see you, Harry. I don't mind you being in Slytherin, and I can only hope that things will get better in the future. I'm sorry for not being there for you, but I will be from here on out...'

Dumbledore's stare made Harry and Katheren question if he was someone good or not. That was until he formed that smile that changed their opinions. 

'Guess the old man favors me over Jace. I don't know whether to consider it good or bad...' Harry thought.

After the feast ended, everyone was assigned by the Prefect of each House to lead them to their representative corridors. 

As the quads were separated, they glanced at each other one last time before leaving.

With Harry, she learned that her corridors were literally in the dungeons, making her slightly regretful of her choice.

'At least that cute boy's there...' 

The Prefect then told everyone that "Pureblood" was the password, causing a slight snicker from everyone except Harry.

'I don't get it...' She thought, before hearing that she was assigned with Draco.

'I guess it's because they misgender me. Oh well, wait until a few years later. Then, things will begin to spice up~'

Harry mentally chuckled before leaving with Draco.

"Listen here, you and I aren't friends. You and I are not going be 'buddy-buddy,' and you better respect me or else..." Draco threatens. 

'Yep, my crush has dropped from one hundred to low forties...' Harry thought, only nodding. 

'Someone's basically in a mood...'

As they were getting into their pajamas, Draco had his back turned, unfortunately not knowing Harry's little secret. 

Once Harry got into bed, she thought about how her first year is going to be from here on out, but she doesn't regret coming to Hogwarts.

'One thing I'll need to be careful with is Jace and his family...' Harry thought before closing her eyes.

'Let the year begin with a bang...'