The rest of the trip passed quietly, and soon enough, they found themselves in the Great Hall of Hogwarts watching as Professor McGonagall placed the battered hat on Abbott, Hannah, sorting her into Hufflepuff. Harry grinned at Hermione's pleasure in being sorted into Gryffindor, and soon enough his name was called. Harry paused for a second or two to ensure his shields were in place, and moved up to sit on the stool.