I heard the Gryffindor table burst into applause and the Weasley twins cheering loudly. I jumped up and with a smile on my face, handing the hat back to Professor McGonagall I raced over and sat by Hermione. She gave me a hug before saying, "That was quick, almost as fast as Malfoy's." The hat had barely touched his head before shouting out Slytherin.