Devin listened to the schools headmistress give a curt welcome towards his fellow first years along with a few choice warnings and introductions. 'Definitely beats the assemblies at his school back home' he thought to himself. The sorting began and before he had time to register just how amazed he was over the fact that there was a talking hat in front of him he heard his name ring out clear against the massive dinning room. 

Walking up to the stool he felt little assurance from the headmistresses thin smile as she placed the hat on top of the young Canadian. "Welcome to school boy." The hat said. When it talked Devin could feel a slight tussle from the brim. "There seems to be plenty of confusion in your thoughts. Unsure what to ask for... But a desire to do right is there... That kind of importance to you and your family... Must be. Griffindor!"

As the houses name rang out a steady applause came from one of the tables dressed mostly in red and gold. Seeing the lion symbol above and using common sense Devin went to this table to join his newfound family. As he sat down he was introduced to some of the prefects who would be his RA in a sense. After a quick conversation the group around him turned back and they all watched the sorting continue. Devin let out a long breath. The first hurdle had been jumped.