CHAPTER 2 - The Sorting Ceremony
“Is the book list complete?” Matilda asked, hurriedly gathering Peter’s school supplies. “Defence Against the Dark Arts—where’s that book? You have Defensive Magic , but that isn’t the one on the list.” “Jacob didn’t have that one,” Peter replied. “All right. I think Hogwarts keeps a few spare copies.” Peter was happy, but a little anxious too. His mother was a nurse at a Muggle hospital, and there was only so much she could afford towards his school fees. “Mom, I want to talk to you about something…” He had tried saying it several times, but Matilda kept putting off the conversation, concentrating instead on gathering everything he needed. Soon, the packing was finished, and the day of his departure arrived. Mother and son passed through the barrier onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King’s Cross station. On the other side, they stepped into an entirely different world. The magnificent Hogwarts Express stood beside the platform, whistling as parents and children crowded around i...