Alina was anxious to be sorted. She didn't really care which house she was, as long as it was to her benefit. Years of trying to read what she could reasonably get her hands on. Part of her just truly wanted to rise above those of her parents and siblings. Was it a thirst for knowledge or power? She wasn't sure. Could never tell. Just wanted - no, needed - to succeed in her goals.

Page would be joining her in the next year, and Alina wasn't sure if she could handle the very idea of her parents taking her out of school for the sake of her siblings going. She actually wanted success. Could the same be said for them? Fiachna was the only sibling thus far to find a noteworthy career for herself. Would Alina's job and Fiachna's wages be convincing enough for the MacRae parents to allow several siblings to stay at Hogwarts. First year tuition was free, but what of everything else?

Everyone else seemed to be quite concerned about what house they would get and whether or not they would make friends. How many were as concerned about their future as she was. Did the hat really make a difference when it came to Alina's potential future? She supposed she would find out as her name was called upon.