"The four Houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each House has its own noble history and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your House points, while any rule-breaking will lose House points. At the end of the year, the House with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honour. I hope each of you will be a credit to whichever House becomes yours." Harry heard a snigger behind, canting his head to see the Weasley mumbling something about Slytherins. Harry wondered if he should've left him hexed. He wondered if he could get away with it without being caught. 