When Lilian Shafiq turned eleven, she received her letter of admission to Hogwarts.
On the night of the Sorting, when she heard the wise voice declare her to be a “Slytherin,” the boy in Gryffindor frowned deeply. Lilian lowered her head, hiding the sadness welling up in her eyes...
The Sorting Hat said, “You have sincere ideals and lofty ambitions. Your mind is sharp, but not selfish; your soul is noble, but without prejudice. Slytherins are proud and have clear goals. Like them, you yearn for success and pursue your desires with all sincerity. Here, you can find friends who share your aspirations, but you must also beware the growth and allure of darkness.”
But what do I desire most?
Years later, Lilian stroked the person who had turned into a big black dog and thought, I finally know what kind of success I desire.
Theme: Cherish those around you.
