That went quite well, Hermione thought while being on her way to the snakes. Next to her, with an annoyed look, was Mr. Filch who was instructed to accompany Hermione to her new home. Professor Dumbledore had excused himself shortly after the Sorting Hat had screamed "Slytherin!" but had made sure that someone showed her the right way. Unfortunately for Mr. Filch, he had been the nearest person and therefore had to interrupt his complaining about students in the hallway.