Harry and Ron are visited by Neville, who is looking for his toad, and Hermione. They watch Ron try to turn Scabbers yellow, Hermione tells Harry about all of the books he's in, and she and Neville walk off.

Alone in their compartment once more, Harry and Ron continue their conversation, discussing Hogwarts houses, Charlie and Bill, and [Quidditch].

Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle show up and almost instantly begin bullying Harry and Ron. When they reach for some candy, though, Scabbers bites Goyle on the finger and they leave.

Hermione returns as Ron and Harry discuss Malfoy, managing to irritate them again before walking off.

The Hogwarts Express arrives at Hogwarts and Hagrid herds the first years into boats, which they ride to the castle before walking up the steps

Professor McGonagall leads the new first years into the castle, introduces them to the four houses of Hogwarts, and tells them to wait in the [chamber] next to the Great Hall.

Waiting in the small [chamber] for the [Sorting] ceremony to begin, the first years talk about the ceremony and watch as the ghosts come in, discussing Peeves.

Professor McGonagall returns and leads the first years into the Great Hall for the first time.

The Sorting Hat breaks into song, introducing the four [Hogwarts houses], and then begins sorting students as their new houses celebrate.