Finally his name was called. He couldn't see his face but guessed he was pale green, walking towards the stool was suddenly the hardest thing Ron had ever had to do, every step took effort to push his body forward. Fear was stopping him, it had completely replaced the day's excitement. He steadied himself before sitting down, the sorting hat was lowered and then Ron waited. 1. 4. 8. 15. 20 seconds passed and yet nothing had happened, Ron was sweating now.